The Newsletter- November 2, 2023

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November 2, 2023

Friday, November 3- Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays
Friday, November 3- Funeral for Thora Davis
Sunday, November 5- Only One Service @ 11 a.m. (Bishop’s Visit & Confirmations) Education Hour with the Bishop 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Monday, November 6- Moms in Prayer (7-8 p.m.)
Thursday, November 9- Funeral for Rose Reid
Sunday, November 12- Ferlazzo Homeless Meal

One Service This Sunday @ 11 a.m.

There is only one service at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 5 as we welcome in the new members who will be received and confirmed at this service. Our Bishop, Chris Warner, will be preaching and celebrating the Eucharist. Bishop Chris will also be teaching during the Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Funeral for Rose Reid

Mama Rose Reid’s Funeral will take place on Thursday, November 9. The order will take place as follows.

It's Not Too Late to Sign-up for Surviving the Holidays

Griefshare’s Surviving the Holidays Zoom with Deacon Julie & Deacon Andy is this Friday, November 3 from 7-9 p.m. It’s not too late to register to participate!

November Food Giveaway

The next Food Giveaway is on Saturday, November 11! We have a big need for volunteers and food donations! This is another opportunity to give food away to our neighbors in need. With the holidays we expect this to be our biggest food giveaway of the year!

November is National Adoption Month!

November is National Adoption Month in America and All Saints' Church is participating throughout the month with information and support. On Sunday, November 12, several of our congregation members will share their experience with adoption.

Serve the Community: Ferlazzo Homeless Shelter Meal Nov. 12

Help us provide over 60 people dinner Sunday, November 12! All Saints’ Church will provide the homeless shelter dinner at the Ferlazzo Building at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive.

Thora Davis Funeral Service Friday, November 3

Thora Davis’s funeral service will take place on Friday, November 3. The visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. with the service at 10 a.m. There will be a reception immediately following the service.

A Workshop You Won't Want to Miss!

Save the date & register for DOMA’s Annual Pre-Synod Workshop: The Art of Neighboring: Going Deeper with People in Your Neighborhood on Nov. 17, 2:30-5 p.m. @ All Saints’ Church.

Lost & Found

Please take a look at the Lost & Found bin in the back hallway by the coat racks. Any items that have not been picked up by November 12 will be donated!

Office Closed Dates in November

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates in November.

Stephen Minister Training

All Saints’ Church with be training the 4th group of Stephen Ministers this winter/spring on Sunday afternoons 1:00-3:30 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.

Readings and Collect Sunday, November 5

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.

November Birthdays & Anniversaries

Praise God with us for the lives and marriages represented in these November lists!

Weekly Morning Prayer and Compline on Zoom

Zoom links are found here for weekly Morning Prayer and Compline.

Thank you so much for your continued generosity to the Lord's work through All Saints’ Church!

There are multiple ways to provide financially to the church: Mailing a check to the church (address below), dropping off the gift to the church office during business hours, or online using this button:

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Saints, help keep the communication flowing. Send your announcements by Wednesday to announcements@allsaintswoodbridge.org.

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