Undeniable Women's Conference

LifeFirst (the new name of the Manassas/Woodbridge CareNet) is hosting a women’s conference October 22 and 23 at Grace Life Community Church in Bristow, VA. There are a variety of speakers and breakout sessions planned.

This live conference for all women at all stages of life, will inspire you to:

• Be energized by stories of courageous faith, Biblical womanhood, and an undeniable God.

• Believe God’s truths about who you were created to be and who He is.

• Deepen your identity as a confident, authentic, called woman.

• Grow your influence where you are.

• Embrace your God-given abilities and possibilities that you may have life and have it in abundance.

Needlework Ministry Update

The Needlework Ministry will not be meeting on September 4th due to the Labor Day holiday. Mark your calendars for our next meeting on October 2, 2021. At our August meeting, we sorted through all the handmade items in our Needlework Ministry closet.

Once sorted we took the items to the areas, in All Saints' Church, where the handmade items were needed the most:

- baby hats, blankets, booties to Nursery/Children's Ministry.

- prayer shawls to Women's Ministry.

- quilts to Caring Ministry

- scarfs/hats to Food Pantry Ministry

- Threads of Blessing went back into the closet, waiting for the time Uganda ministry is back traveling.

We thank each and every one of you for your time, talents, and generous thread/yarn/fabric gifts that make this ministry such a joy to each other and all the new recipients of your handmade items. The closet is mostly empty and ready for more donations. Take a look at the photo collage below to see the sorted items.

All Saints' Church

Needlework Ministry

Readings and Collect for Sunday, September 5

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

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 29

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

Foundations for Ministry Course Beginning Soon!

A new Foundations for Ministry class will begin Sunday, September 12 from 4-6 p.m.

• Foundations is an adult small group Bible study course designed for those willing to make a commitment to daily Bible study.

• It is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Scripture and our Christian heritage.

• The course is divided into two academic years with students committing themselves to one year of study at a time.

  • This year’s study will be: Year 1- Old Testament

  • Next year’s study will be: Year 2- New Testament

  • Participants must complete Old Testament before they can take New Testament.

  • Old Testament will not be offered again until Fall 2023

• The class will meet on Sunday evenings from 4-6 p.m. at the church.

• Childcare is available for elementary-age children and the class will run during the Middle and High School Youth Group.

If you have further questions please call the church office 703-670-0093 or email Desiree Barker.

Hope for Haiti- Collection Offering Continues this Sunday, August 29

Last week, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, at a time when their government is in chaos after the assassination of the president. The need is urgent in Haiti as the areas ravaged by the earthquake are being hit by a tropical storm with 15 inches of rain. This only heightens the devastation and spread of disease

All Saints’ Church will be taking up an offering at both 8:15 and 11 a.m. services this Sunday, August 29. The funds will be directed to a Christian relief organization with workers on the ground in Haiti. Please bring an offering labeled “Haiti” this Sunday, so we can do our part to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We want to help provide hope to people who have lost so much.

You can also give online by clicking the button below, and make sure to note that your donation is for Haiti.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 22

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

Treasured Volunteers, Thank You!

“You are Treasured! THANK YOU to the over 50 volunteers that brought VBS to All Saints' Church July 19-23! Each of you gave time and talent, and that brought the name and Gospel of Jesus to 65 children from our church and community. What a treasure to meet so many new friends too!

Families, thank you for bringing your children to VBS! We look forward to continuing to get to know the children, and pray for you and your families.”

Tara Pedersen

Children’s Ministry Director

All Saints’ Church

Children's Ministry Open House September 5!

Check out what's happening during the Fall in All Saints' Children's Ministry on Sunday, September 5th, 9:45-10:45 a.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m.!

Bring the kids for donuts and lemonade-with a coffee bar for the parents! Come take a peek at all of our Fall offerings for the children, walk through the children's wing and nurseries, have your child's picture taken for their own personal cubby, stop by the Fall craft table, play with pumpkin slime, ride trikes and bikes, and connect with All Saints' Children's Ministry!

Christian Education Offerings This Fall

Sunday, September 12 kicks off our Fall Christian Education offerings! There is something for everyone to grow in their faith in walk with God. Join us, as we go deeper into our commitment as disciples of Christ together.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 15

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

American Heritage Girls- Building Women of Integrity

American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.

The All Saints’ AHG troop (VA0428) meets on two Tuesdays each month for meetings and for fun, service, and badge-earning activities. On Tuesday, August 17, we'll have a special event for new families to come and "check us out!" See photos from our troop events on the website and send us an email for time and location for the August 17 event!

Educator Prayer List

Public school, private school, and homeschool educators: All Saints' Church is committed to praying for you throughout the year. If you work in a school or in education please fill out the survey below with your information so we can include in the prayer room.

Mothers of Preschoolers Fall Kick-off Park Day

Do you have children age 5 and under? Ready to meet other Christian mothers? Come join in the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Cloverdale Park, Dale City on Monday, August 30, 10 am! All mothers and their children are welcome. Our new 2021-2022 School Year MOPS Coordinator is Susan Arbeiter if you have any questions.

Childcare Needs this Fall

Support discipleship on the front lines and assist mothers and families, to care for their children.

As we prepare for our Fall Kickoff of Christian Education events and Fall Children's Ministries, we have two nursery needs that will need a few volunteers:

• Monday mornings, 915am-1130am, 2nd & 4th Mondays, MOPS Nursery (Mothers of Preschoolers)

• Sunday evenings, 4-6pm, Foundations Bible Study and Youth Group Leaders Childcare

Volunteers can serve once a month, once a week, or whenever fits your schedule. Sunday evenings begin Sunday, Sept. 12th, and Monday mornings begin Monday, Sept. 13th.

Thank you for praying into how you serve our children this coming season. Contact Tara Pedersen for more info.

September Birthdays & Anniversaries

September Birthdays

September Anniversarie

If your name is missing from these lists, it is because the church office does not have that information for you on file. Please contact the office so we may accurately update our records.

Missionary Heroes Visit Children's Church!

As we transition into late summer, Children’s Church is featuring six weeks of Missionary Heroes! Missionary Heroes began last Sunday, August 1, with one of our very own missionaries from All Saints’ Church- Bethany Fair.

Each week the children will be led by some very special guests, as they highlight a hero for Jesus-a Missionary Hero of the week! Our first Missionary Hero was Bethany Fair, a teacher (going into her second year this fall) who experienced a short-term mission a few years ago to Eswatini, Africa (also known as Swaziland). Her send-off and support came from her college, Southern Nazarene University, along with All Saints' Church. Her parents are still part of All Saints’, Jon and Lisa Fair. Bethany is now teaching in Oklahoma, but did a video teaching for our children last Sunday. This was a great opportunity for our children to learn about a missionary hero, who came from our own church!

This week Children’s Church will continue learning about missionaries to Africa. Connie Odems will lead the children in learning about the first African American female missionary, Louise Celia Fleming! What an honor this will be to not only for the children to hear about Ms. Fleming, but also to hear from Connie herself, a gifted Bible teacher of many years at All Saints’ Church.

Here is Bethany on her mission trip to Eswatini!

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 8

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

Read About Our Youth in the Diocesan Newsletter!

Take a look at the Diocese of North America’s monthly newsletter, and subscribe if you haven’t already! This month is a feature on our Youth Group’s time at Camp Booyah!