Once again, God was on the move in meeting people's prayer needs at the November 9 food pantry.
Life First is training a new sonographer and seeks pregnant volunteers to come in for free ultrasounds.
Angel Studios is releasing a new film about Dietrich Bonhoeffer on November 22 called “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin.”
Yesterday, Father Scott sent out an email with important information regarding the election of new Vestry members at the annual All Saints’ business meeting in January 2025.
Today is Ascension Day! Service will be held tonight at 7pm. Childcare is available if needed, for ages 5 and under.
What is Ascension Day?
Ascension Day is forty days after Easter. After Jesus’ rises again, he spends forty days with the disciples, and then “while he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.” (Luke 24).
Read more from the Anglican Compass here.
The children's wing Mother's Day Tea was a delightful time of rest and fellowship! Thank you to the Dads for teaching children's Sunday School classes so our Moms could truly take some time off. Look below for photos of the event.
The Dorcas Ministry will meet Saturday, June 3rd, in the Children’s Wing (Heaven room) 9:30-11:30 am. Please bring crocheting, knitting, sewing, and other items to work on while we are gathered, as well as items you have completed. We will bless and collect completed items for distribution to the poor, the sick, and the needy.
Someone will be at the main church doors to let you in from 9:20-9:40 a.m. If you arrive after that time or have any questions, please email Deacon Julie at jtilton@allsaintswoodbridge.org.
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Protecting God's Children at All Saints’ Church is a required workshop for all those 14 and older who volunteer with youth and children (VBS volunteers, Nursery attendants, Youth Ministry). The next classes offered will be:
Thursday, June 8th, 7-9pm
Tuesday, June 27th, 7-9pm
Monday, July 17th, 7-9pm
Nursery and childcare for children in third grade and younger will be made available upon request at least one week prior to the class.
Please RSVP to Tara with any childcare needs. Everyone who plans to attend the workshop is asked to register by emailing Tara.
Protecting God’s Children is now updated with a PowerPoint presentation, to include recent photos and stats, thanks to a combined effort of our 2022 college summer interns and members of our congregation!
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Ascension Day is on Thursday, May 18th; Service will be held at 7pm. Childcare is available if needed, for ages 5 and under.
What is Ascension Day?
Ascension Day is forty days after Easter. After Jesus’ rises again, he spends forty days with the disciples, and then “while he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.” (Luke 24).
Read more from the Anglican Compass here.
Remember that baby bottle you picked up? If you did, thank you! You are helping spread the gospel in our community by supporting our local pregnancy center to minister to women and families as they experience the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy. Keep filling it with coins, a check or cash! Don't forget to bring the bottle back to the church by May 21 so we can return them to Life First. Your change changes lives!
The summer event that launches kids on a cosmic quest where they'll have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that's light years of faith-building fun. Kids explore how Jesus shined hope, love, forgiveness, and joy to the world and how we can all do the same with His power! Small group crews and their Crew Leader will travel together for each day's adventure in a week full of faith discoveries at Stellar Bible Adventures, worship at Sing & Play Blast-off, play outdoor "All Star" Games, eat fun treats at Galactic Snacks, view Kid-Vid Cinema real-kid testimonies, and experimenting and creating at Imagination Station! Ages Kindergarten graduates through 5th grade. 6th graders and up can serve as Crew Leaders or Assistants! Registration opens Memorial Day Weekend!
How can you help prepare for the out-of-this-world Cosmic Quest?!
1) Help create, paint, twist, splash, sponge, and wrap at our VBS Decor Parties!
Come to the church Monday, May 22nd, 12:30-2:30pm, and/or Wednesday, June 21st, 6:30-8:30pm. Creativity is not required; we will instruct and guide you every step of the way. Refreshments served.
RSVP to Tammy Bailey at tbailey4kids@aol.com or Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org
2) RSVP to attend VBS Training!
If you love seeing kids’ faces light up, then you are perfect!
Monday, June 12, 7-9pm
Saturday, June 24, 9:30-11:30am
Wednesday, July 12, 1-3pm
RSVP to Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org
3) RSVP to attend Protecting God's Children Training!
As part of Diocesan requirements, all VBS volunteers are required to be PGC trained.
Upcoming trainings:
Thursday, June 8th, 7-9:30pm
Tuesday, June 2th7, 7-9:30pm
Monday, July 17th, 7-9:30pm
RSVP to Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org
SPACE PLACE PRESCHOOL VBS is just for Pre-K kids! (Registration priority for volunteers; 30 slots available). Little ones gather with the older kids for Sing & Play Blast-Off each day (except Day 1 so they can immediately connect with their Crew Leaders & Space Place PreschoolArea), experience a little less structure and more free-choice play in a simpler learning environment, enjoy PreK Space Place decorations, play on the playground, get messy with irresistible craft and play activities, and have their own interactive Bible Adventure! Nursery available for trained, volunteer parents.
Thanks to all who have so generously donated to the Anglicans for Life World's Largest Baby Shower event! This is a Spring event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Anglicans for Life as an organization throughout North American Anglican churches that have an active Anglicans for Life Chapter. The All Saints' portion of the event wraps up after church on Sunday, May 21st, with all donations provided to support new mothers and mothers coming through our local Pregnancy Centers in Woodbridge and Manassas under the Life First organization.
The playpen located in the Atrium next to the Anglicans for Life Chapter Table has been emptied twice and now has room for more! Donations of diapers, wipes, new infant clothing, new baby blankets (gender neutral requested), pacifiers, bibs, toys, and mom's Bibles (The Busy Mom's Bible is a good one) are requested. See the flyer at the AFL table or speak to Ed Speare for further information.
If you recently began attending All Saints’, we invite you to our recent attendee meet and greet happening Sunday, May 21st. This is for recent attendees who have visited once or a handful of times. The meet and greet will follow the 11am service in the Heaven room in the children’s wing; light refreshments will be provided
This event is a great way to get to know the All Saints’ clergy, staff, and vestry members. If childcare is needed, please RSVP to Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org by 05/17.
Curious about what happened during the recent Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) and the impacts in the Anglican Communion? Bring your questions and your curiosity to this one-time event and learn from our Rector's first-hand experiences during the conference. Fr Scott attended GAFCON and will share his insights as he addresses your questions. This Q&A will be happening Sunday, May 21st in the Sanctuary during the Sunday School hour between 9:45-10:45am.
The Dorcas Ministry (previously known as the Needlework Ministry) will meet Saturday May 6, 2023, in the Children’s Wing (Heaven room) from 1-3 pm. Bring crocheting, knitting, sewing, and other items to work on while we are gathered, as well as items you have completed. We will bless and collect completed items for distribution to the poor, the sick, and the needy.
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
The next Food Giveaway is Saturday, May 13! This 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 on 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, May 12 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Non-perishable Food items most needed:
cartons of oats
pancake mix
maseca (instant corn meal)
Bread and fresh produce will be collected Friday, April 14 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
