Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
May Birthdays & Anniversaries
Operation Christmas Child Equipping Event
Do you find joy in preparing gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child (OCC)? Since 1993, more than 209 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox, and All Saints' Church has sent thousands of them! The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God's love, and the gospel message.
In preparation for the collection season, October and November, you are invited to an Equipping Workshop on Saturday, May 20, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 6299 Token Forest Drive, Manassas. This OCC Team Event will be hosted by Samaritan's Purse Area Project Leaders for Prince William County to share ideas and resources available for our church, as well as Samaritan's Purse exciting updates. If you would like to attend, please contact Tara.
Name Tag Update
Thank you to those who submitted their names to receive a new name tag. Unfortunately the new lanyards we ordered were not printed correctly so we are waiting to receive the correct lanyards. We will keep the congregation updated as we receive more information. In the meantime, if you have not already submitted your name to receive a new name tag, you can still fill out the sheet on the clipboard in the Atrium.
Upcoming Baptism Class
All Saints’ next scheduled baptism will be on Pentecost, May 28, 2023, at the 11 a.m. service. The required pre-baptismal discernment class will be held at the church on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. for infant and child baptisms.
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 (May 28), All Saints’ Day (October 22), 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.
Readings and Collect Sunday, April 23
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
GAFCON Updates!
This week Fr. Scott is amongst the many clergy and delegates from around the Anglican world who have arrived in Kigali, Rwanda for the fourth meeting of the Global Anglican Future Conference (April 17-21, 2023).
You can follow along with what’s happening at GAFCON this week here. This site the ACNA has created features live streams, videos, photos, news updates, and more!
For more about the history and importance of GAFCON read this helpful article in Anglican Compass.
Calling all Gardeners!
There are plots in the All Saints’ Food Pantry Garden available for you and your family to bless our community by growing fresh food to give to those in need! Please contact Susan Baggott to sign up for one of these plots. Temporary and substitute positions are also available.
Serve the Community: Ferlazzo Shelter Meal in May
Help us provide over 60 people with dinner Tuesday, May 9! 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.
Daytime VBS Decor Day!
On Tuesday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. come help with VBS Decorations as we create and decorate for 2023 Stellar VBS (July 24-28 9 a.m.-noon). Creativity not required! There are lots of little (but fun!) jobs to help out, with plenty of guidance. Refreshments served. All ages are welcome! RSVP's helpful to Tammy or Tara.
The World's Largest Baby Shower!
For Life for a nationwide baby shower benefiting local women who are facing unplanned, crisis, and new pregnancies. Your participation is part of a national effort to support women and their babies. Together, let’s show the world what the church can do for life! We will be donating collected items to Life First which has two crisis pregnancy centers: in Woodbridge and Manassas.
From April 16- May 21 you can donate and bring any of the following items to the Atrium: Diapers, Wipes, Clothing, Blankets (must be gender neutral), Pacifiers, Bibs, Toys, and Mom’s Bible.
You're Invited: Anglicans for Life Spring Chapter Meeting
The All Saints' Church Anglicans for Life Chapter is hosting a meeting on Sunday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Children's Wing. This meeting is open to all All Saints' Parishioners interested in Life Issues. Our guest speaker will be Allie LaCourse, Virginia Coordinator for "Her Plan", a directory of services and support for mothers who have chosen to keep their baby rather having an abortion. She will provide information on how All Saints' can become involved with Her Plan as well as a more hands on support activity called "Embrace Grace". In this post Roe era, it is vitally important for those of us who are supporting Life Choices as a moral stand also become involved in practical ways to support women who choose life. Please come and bring a friend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Life First Baby Bottle Campaign
Save Lives, Fill a Bottle! The Baby Bottle Campaign for Life First will kick off Sunday, April 16! The funds you collect will help save lives, spare hearts, and share the Gospel. It’s easy to participate! Pick up a bottle in the Atrium and fill it with coins, cash or checks over the coming weeks. Bring it back to church by May 21 and know you are making a difference in the lives of women and children in our community!
Prayer and Worship Hour
Sunday, April 23 we continue 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.
Acolyte Training Sunday, April 30
There will be acolyte training for all new and current acolytes after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, April 30. We will begin at 12:30 in the Administrative Conference Room with lunch, which will be provided.
We need to know how many will be attending so we can be prepared with food. Please respond by to Katherine Monroe by April 26 if you are planning to attend.
In case you are asking, “who may be an Acolyte?”
1. A baptized & committed Christian and active follower of Christ.
2. Be 9 years old or older.
3. Commit to faithfully serving at the worship service to which you have been assigned.
4. Faithfully attend Sunday worship services.
5. Commit to treating fellow Acolytes and other Worship Team members with respect and a spirit of mutual support and encouragement.
“If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.” John 12:26
Block Party at Featherstone Elementary - DATE CHANGE!
Due to the miserable rain forecast, the date for the block party has been change. The sign-up form has been updated as well. Will you consider signing up? Heidi will be in the Atrium on Sunday to answer any questions you might have about volunteering!
On Friday, May 5, 5-7 p.m., All Saints’ will support one of our local elementary schools with their annual family fun block party. Volunteers are needed to set up, run activities, and help break down.
If you are available to do any of the above (or all!) will you please sign up here?
We'll send additional details closer to the event!
Contact Heidi Reichert with any questions via email.
Readings and Collect Sunday, April 16
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings 2023
Honoring our loved ones, past and present, with a gift of beauty.
Readings and Collect for the Triduum and Easter Sunday
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for the three services of the Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil) and Easter Sunday this week.
