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Communications All Saints'
Answers to Prayer at the Food Giveaway

Once again, God was on the move in meeting people's prayer needs at the November 9 food pantry. 

Answers to Prayer at the Food Giveaway
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Life First Seeks Volunteers for Ultrasounds

Life First is training a new sonographer and seeks pregnant volunteers to come in for free ultrasounds.

Life First Seeks Volunteers for Ultrasounds
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Bonhoeffer Film Coming Soon!

Angel Studios is releasing a new film about Dietrich Bonhoeffer on November 22 called “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin.”

Bonhoeffer Film Coming Soon!
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Call for Vestry Nominees

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.

Call for Vestry Nominees
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NEW Adult Discipleship Offering!

Preparation in Advent: Then and Now Ever wonder what happened in the period between the Old and New Testament?

NEW Adult Discipleship Offering!

Mount Vernon High School Honors Walt DeHoust

Mount Vernon High School will name its Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Wing in honor of All Saints' parishioner Walt DeHoust.

Walt will share the honor with Willie Medley. Walt was the MCJROTC’s first senior marine instructor, and Medley, the MCJROTC’s first Marine instructor, when the program started at Mount Vernon in the fall of 1995. Walt is a retired Marine Corps colonel. Medley is a retired Marine Corps 1st sergeant.

Besides his involvement with the MCJROTC program, Walt also served as an assistant football coach for 15 years at Mount Vernon and coached the girls junior varsity lacrosse team for two seasons.

Walt retired from the MCJROTC program in 2012.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Jan. 31, 2024.

Advent Children's Church- This Sunday at 10 a.m.

There is only one service at 10 a.m. this Sunday, and there is a special Advent Children’s Church for children 3-6th grade. This is the final Sunday in “The Light Before Christmas” Advent series. There is also nursery care during this service. There is also nursery care in the 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. evening services.

The Light Before Christmas guides Pre-K and Elementary children in learning about the reason we celebrate Christmas. Each lesson points to Christ, the Light of the World who came to save us from the darkness of sin. Through a Bible study of light and darkness, children will discover how the theme of light weaves its way through the Christmas story and God’s plan of salvation.  Scripture readings, dramas, object lessons, discussions, activity pages, crafts, and songs will engage our children in preparing their hearts for the true meaning of Christmas.

January PGC Class

Protecting God's Children at All Saints’ Church is a required workshop for all those 14 and older who volunteer with youth and children (Sunday School Leaders/Assistants, Nursery attendants, Youth Ministry, etc). The next class offered will be Tuesday, January 9, 7-9 p.m. 

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 at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org

A Note on End of Year Giving

As the End of the Year Approaches...There are several things to keep in mind. All check requests (for reimbursement, payment of invoices, etc.) must be submitted to the church office by Monday, December 18. Any requests submitted after that time will be issued the first week of January.

Next...Pledges for 2023! If you need a reminder about the status of your 2023 pledge payments, please contact Contributions Administrator, Margie DeHoust,  contributions@allsaintswoodbridge.org, for an updated statement. It is important to have any 2023 pledge contributions to All Saints’ turned into the church by year-end to have your final gifts posted to your 2023 end-of-the-year pledge statement. This can be done in four ways:

  • Drop off contributions at the church office by Thursday, December 21.

  • Place final contributions in the Sunday, December 31 offering.

  • Mail your final contributions which MUST be postmarked by Saturday, December 30.

  • Contribute online via the church website or PayPal before December 31.

Finally...Pledges for 2024! Thank you to all those who have completed their pledge cards indicating their commitment to God through their offerings for 2024. To those who have not yet made a pledge concerning your giving for the coming year, please do so as soon as possible. As the Vestry works on the budget for 2024, parishioners “not yet heard from” are extraordinarily important. Pledge cards are available at the back of the church or by calling the church office. You can also pledge online. Thank you!

Acolyte Training in January

There will be acolyte training for all new and current acolytes after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, January 21. We will begin at 12:30 in the Administrative Conference Room with lunch provided.

We need to know how many will be attending so we can be prepared with food. Please respond by to Katherine Monroe by January 14 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

Stephen Minister Training Information and Resources

All Saints’ Church will be training the 4th group of Stephen Ministers this winter/spring on Sunday afternoons 1:00-3:30 from January 7 through June 2. If you feel led to minister to those who are suffering, or if you would just like to improve your relationships with your loved ones, this class is for you. If you are interested in this training, but this time may not work for you, please contact Deacon Julie.

Here are a few resources to tell you more about Stephen Ministry

For those called to be Stephen Ministers, this is the first step in discerning and equipping God’s call on your service to him. Near the end of the class those desiring to be commissioned as a Stephen Minister will be asked to fill out an application and meet with clergy for discernment on God’s calling and timing. Questions? Contact Deacon Julie or Deacon Andy for more information.

What is Stephen Minister Training?

Stephen Minister training is an engaging, energizing experience that features a mixture of presentation, video, group discussion, skill practice, and spiritual growth activities. Since 1975, more than 600,000 Stephen Ministers have been equipped by this training to provide care to millions of people.

Stephen Minister training . . .

  • teaches principles and skills that equip you to provide high-quality, Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care to others.

  • gives you new insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people who are hurting.

  • equips you with relational and caring skills you can apply to all aspects of your life.

  • helps deepen your faith as the Holy Spirit fashions you into a Christ-centered caregiver.

  • builds a special bond of Christian community and camaraderie among all those in your class.

  • is highly interactive, engaging, and a lot of fun!

December Food Giveaway

The next Food Giveaway is on Saturday, December 9! We have a big need for volunteers and food donations! This is another opportunity to give food away to our neighbors in need. With Christmas approaching, we expect this to be one of our biggest food giveaways of the year! 

Volunteers are needed on Friday (unloading trucks, bagging produce, serving during the perishable food drive, and helping with set-up) and Saturday before, during, and after the giveaway. Sign up to serve and experience the joy of giving firsthand!

It is a blessing to provide non-perishables as well as fresh meat and fresh produce to every family who comes!

In addition to non-perishables, we need donations of bread and fresh fruit to be collected on Friday, December 8 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Non-perishable Food items most needed:

·         Flour or Maseca

·         Canned Tuna or Chicken

·         Oats

·         Pancake Mix

·        Holiday items

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

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