The Newsletter // November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024

Saturday, November 23 - Baptism Training Class
Sunday, November 24 - Prayer & Worship Hour
Wednesday, November 27 - Office closes at 12 noon
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Day (office closed)
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m.
Sunday, December 1 - One service at 10 a.m. & Greening of the Church
Saturday, December 7 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, December 7 - Dorcas Ministry
Saturday, December 7 - Gingerbread Bash

Greening of the Church

Join in preparations for Advent as we come together for ONE service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 1 and the Greening of the Church afterward. Pizza lunch included! Please RSVP here by Wednesday, November 27.

It’s Time For Un-Trim-A-Tree!

Please consider purchasing a gift for a child in need in our very own community by signing up to sponsor a child with a gift through Un-Trim-A-Tree!

The Anglicans Behind the Bonhoeffer Movie

“Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin” opens November 22 at Potomac Mills AMC. “We hope the film will raise up men and women like Bonhoeffer who will be totally committed to Christ no matter the cost.”

You Can Be Part of Gingerbread Bash!

“I don’t have kids” ... “My kids are grown up” ... “We have plans on December 7” ... You too can be part of Gingerbread Bash!

Men’s Prayer Breakfast December 7

Men of All Saints’ and their guests are invited to breakfast at All Saints’ Church at 7.30 a.m. on Saturday, December 7.

Reflect Daily on the Coming of The Christ

Advent Devotionals are available in the church Atrium. Please pick one up this Sunday or through Advent while supplies last.

Matthew 25 Initiative Offers Advent Booklet

The Matthew 25 Initiative, an ACNA organization that equips and sustains Anglicans serving alongside the vulnerable, makes a free Advent booklet available on its website.

Baptism Discernment Class Saturday, November 23

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. All Saints’ next scheduled baptisms will be on January 12, 2025, at the 11 a.m. service.

Call for Vestry Nominees

Last week, 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.

New Adult Discipleship Offering!

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

November is National Adoption/Foster Child Month

Please lift up in prayer all those who are in the process of adopting or fostering a child, as well as those families who have completed the process.

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.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, November 24 (Proper 28, The Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost)

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

Praying for the Persecuted Church Week of 11/24/24: Uganda

There are many persecuted Christians (and Muslims) in Uganda, although we are often not aware of it.

Advent Fridge Sheet

A special Advent edition of the Fridge Sheet is available now! Pick up your copy in the Atrium, or download a .pdf version here.

Zoom Morning Prayer on Thursdays

Morning Prayer is offered over Zoom on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Click on “Read More” for the link to join. Morning Prayer will not be offered on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.

November 2024 Birthdays and Anniversaries

We thank God for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month!

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:

GIVE

Saints, help keep the communication flowing. Send your announcements
by 12 noon Wednesday to announcements@allsaintswoodbridge.org.

Overflowing with God’s love and healing power.