Praise God with us for the lives and marriages represented in these February lists!
Readings and Collect for Sunday, January 29
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Upcoming Baptism Class
All Saints’ next scheduled baptism will be on Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the 11 a.m. service. The required pre-baptismal discernment class will be held at the church on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9:30-11 a.m. for infant and child baptisms.
Nursery care can be provided during the class if you let us know when you register. To register, please contact Deacon Julie Tilton via email or by phone 703-670-0093. This public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ takes place during Sunday morning worship on or near four occasions each year: Pentecost, All Saints’ Day, The Baptism of Our Lord (the Sunday after the Epiphany), and Easter Eve (a Saturday evening service).
More information about the meaning of baptism can be found in questions/answers #126-130 listed in To Be a Christian, An Anglican Catechism of the Anglican Church in North America.
Nursery Needs and Upcoming Protecting God's Children Class
Willing to help with our most precious Lil' Saints'? The Nursery needs substitutes and attendants to help with the care of our children once a month or less on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, or Monday mornings. Serve when it works for you!
'Protecting God's Children' at All Saints’ Church is a required workshop for all those 14 and older who volunteer with youth and children (Nursery subs, Youth Group, Parent Volunteers, etc). The next class will be offered Tuesday, January 31 from 7-9:30 p.m.
Nursery and child care for children in third grade and younger will be made available upon request by January 25. Please RSVP to Tara with any childcare needs by this date. Everyone who plans to attend the workshop is asked to register by emailing Tara.
RSVP for Childcare During the Annual Meeting
Childcare is available for the Annual Meeting (after one service at 10 a.m.). However, in order to provide enough bagged lunches for the children, please RSVP here.
The Annual Meeting and 2023 Vestry Nominees
The All Saints’ Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 29 after the one service at 10 a.m. At the annual meeting, three new Vestry members will be elected by current members. Individuals listed below have been nominated for Vestry service, meet all the eligibility requirements, and have agreed to allow their names to go forward for election during the annual congregational meeting.
Childcare is available during the Annual Meeting. In order to provide enough bagged lunches please RSVP here.
Serve the Community: Ferlazzo Shelter Meal in February
Help us provide over 60 people dinner Sunday, February 12! All Saints’ Church will provide the homeless shelter dinner at the Ferlazzo Building at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive. You can sign up to bring a food or drink item here.
Readings and Collect for Sunday, January 22
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Moms in Prayer Winter Tea
God's power is unleashed as we pray for our children and schools!
As mothers of All Saints', we are women who pray God's Word for our children, and schools to be transformed by Christ. Come rest with a formal tea and scones in the multi-purpose room on Monday evening, January 23, 7-8:30 p.m., while receiving information about the community of Mothers In Prayer (MIP), starting right here in our own church's Prayer Rooms.
Whether sending your little one off to kindergarten for the first time, navigating the teen years, or experiencing an empty nest of "grown and flown" adult children, you love your children and desire God's best for them. God is moving in the lives of our children and schools as moms, grandmas, and women who have a heart for the next generation while gathering in united, scriptural prayer. More information about MIP at www.momsinprayer.org. All ladies are welcome! RSVP to Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org
Registration Now Open! Women's Stay Retreat at All Saints' Church
Ladies of All Saints’ Church age 16 and up are invited to the “WonderFull World” Stay Retreat from Friday February 24- Saturday February 25! This will be a time for worship, games, laughter and fellowship! The retreat will begin Friday evening from 5 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. where you are invited to bring an international potluck dish for dinner. The retreat will resume Saturday morning from 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday is included!
Registration is open now. You can register here.
Dates: Friday, February 24, 5 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 25, 8 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
Location: All Saints’ Church Multipurpose Room
Cost: $20 (registration will open in January)
What to bring: International Potluck Dish (Friday Evening), Water Bottle, and a Bible. All other supplies will be provided!
We invite our brothers in the Lord to consider this opportunity to give a gift to their wives, sisters, mothers and daughters!
Readings and Collect for Sunday, January 15
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Prayer and Worship Hour
Sunday, January 22 we resume our fourth Sunday prayer and worship hour from 6-7 p.m. at All Saints’ Church in the sanctuary. Join us as we pray for our congregation, community, and upcoming outreach events.
Mark Your Calendars for 'Stellar VBS' This Summer: July 24-28
July 24-28 from 9 a.m.-noon All Saints' Church will launch kids on a cosmic quest where they'll have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world!
Stellar VBS rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that's lightyears of faith-building fun! Preschoolers have their very own VBS experience in the children's wing in 'Preschool Space Place!' 6th graders and up can serve as Crew Leaders or Assistants! We invite you to pray in the coming months about how you can serve our VBS children, or to join the Stellar Launch Crew! Contact Tara to launch with other leaders into this out-of-this-world adventure.
No Evening Compline this Friday
Because of the Epiphany service this Friday, January 6, there will be no Compline via Zoom on Friday evening. Compline will resume next Friday, January 13 at 8:30 p.m. For more information about our weekly Compline click here.
Alverda Boyce Funeral Service
Alverda Boyce’s funeral service details are below:
Tuesday, January 17
11 a.m. Service at All Saints’ Church
Reception to follow at All Saints’ Church. Sign up here to bring a dish to share.
Alverda Boyce, longtime member of All Saints’ Church, died on November 28, 2022.
O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that your servant Alverda, being raised with Christ, may know the strength of his presence and rejoice in his eternal glory; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
January Food Giveaway!
Saturday, January 14 is another opportunity to give food away to our neighbors in need. We have been averaging more than 200 people collecting food at each food giveaway! There is a real need in our community, and God is orchestrating a way for us to work together to share his love by meeting that need.
Volunteers are needed Thursday (sorting food), Friday (at the perishable food drive and helping with set-up), and Saturday at the giveaway. Sign up to serve and experience the joy of giving firsthand! This month we have an extra need for fresh produce!
It is a blessing to provide non-perishables as well as fresh meat and fresh produce to every family who comes! During the winter/spring months, we will not receive fresh produce from First Fruits Farm.
We especially need donations of fresh fruits and vegetables to be collected Friday, Jan. 13 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Non-perishable Food items most needed:
cartons of oats
pancake mix
corn
Bread and fresh produce will be collected Friday, January, 13 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Please pray! This ministry belongs to God and only through Him are we able to make a difference in the lives of others.
Thanks again for all your support! If you have any questions, please contact Tammy.
“You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.”
Deuteronomy 15:11
Protecting God's Children Workshop Coming Up!
Domingo Bellamy Funeral Service
Domingo Bellamy’s funeral service details are below:
Wednesday, January 11
10:30 a.m. Service at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home (on Dale Blvd)
Private Family Graveside Service
1 p.m. Reception at All Saints’ Church. Sign up here to bring a dish to share.
Domingo Bellamy, son of GT and Kae Bellamy passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. You can read Domingo’s obituary here.
O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that your servant Domingo, being raised with Christ, may know the strength of his presence and rejoice in his eternal glory; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
RSVP for the Bishop's Consecration
You are Invited to the Consecration Service of Bishop-Elect Chris Warner.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 @ 10 A.M.
Subject to the consent of the Anglican Church in North America’s College of Bishops in January, Bishop-Elect Chris Warner will be consecrated at The Falls Church Anglican in Falls Church, VA on February 18, 2023.
Please register if planning to attend: RSVP
Reception following
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