The Newsletter- February 17, 2022

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers, and because, through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without you͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌

February 17, 2022

Sunday, February 20- Our Journey of Hope Meeting
Sunday, February 20- Baby Bottle Campaign Begins
Monday, February 21- Church Office Closed
Sunday, February 27- First All-Church Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, March 2- Ash Wednesday
Sunday, March 6- First Sunday in Lent

Lent 2022- Resources Coming to Your Inbox this Sunday!

Ash Wednesday will begin the season of Lent on Wednesday, March 2. Our clergy and staff have carefully cultivated a list of resources and Sunday offerings for you to enter into a holy Lent. Look for an email in your inbox this Sunday, February 20 to see all the ways you can draw closer to the cross of Christ this season.

Baby Bottle Campaign Begins this Sunday!

This Sunday (February 20) the annual Baby Bottle Campaign will begin. Bottles or donation envelopes will be available to pickup in the atrium this week. Becky Sheetz, CEO of Life First, will share an update on this exciting ministry in the 8:15 and 11 a.m. services.

American Heritage Girls Spreading Joy on Valentine's Day

The All Saints’ American Heritage Girls Troop spent time creating beautiful valentines for some of the wonderful members of our congregation. This project was a great way to connect the generations at All Saints’ Church and show some of our members how much they are loved! Take a look at some photos of the valentines creations!

MOPS Serving the Community

Wednesday, February 16, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) served at Boxes of Basics in Manassas, sorting and packing clothes for Prince William County children in need! Boxes of Basics works with local schools, government, and churches to identify and serve children that need clothing, shoes, pajamas, new socks, and even provide “Sunday Best” outfits.

Church Office Closed February 21

The church office will be closed February 21, 2022 for President’s Day.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, February 20

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this upcoming Sunday. Please note the variation in the New Testament reading this week:

Ephesians 5:1-21

Our Journey of Hope

Being diagnosed with cancer can be scary. Not only is the disease attacking your body, the what-ifs also attack your mind and your spirit. Our Journey of Hope® is a Bible-based caring ministry, beginning at All Saints’ Church, specifically designed to bring emotional and spiritual support to those battling cancer.

Church Prayer Meeting

Sunday, February 27 will kick-off our monthly prayer meetings on every fourth Sunday from 6-7 p.m. at All Saints’ Church.

Children's Eucharist Class

Designed for children third grade aged and older, this interactive, activity centered class prepares children to celebrate their “First Communion” on Easter Sunday!

February Birthdays & Anniversaries

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

Weekly Morning Prayer and Compline on Zoom

Keep up with the weekly zoom links here in the newsletter. Any zoom offerings will be updated here before the upcoming week.

Mid-Week, in-person Eucharist!

Mid-week, in-person Eucharist takes place each Wednesday at 6:30 and 8 a.m.

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 Wednesday to announcements@allsaintswoodbridge.org.

Overflowing with God’s love and healing power.