Bring Your Favorite Dish to Share with David & Lindsey!

Sunday, August 28 we will be honoring David and Lindsey McLendon after the 11 a.m. service for a potluck style celebration! Sign up here or click the button below to bring your favorite savory or sweet dish to share!

Sunday, September 4- Nursery Care Only

Due to the Labor Day holiday weekend, there will only be Nursery Care available during both services for children 0-5 years old. There will be no Sunday School for children, teens, or adults. Stay tuned for details on the Fall Ministry Launch on Sunday, September 11!

Storytime Park Day Fall Kickoff

The 'Back to Storytime Fall Kick-off' will be Thursday, August 25, 10 a.m. at Cloverdale Park! Bring your young children to enjoy a quality story, craft activity, juice & snack, and of course lots of outdoor playground time too. Storytime Park Day meets every Thursday morning, and indoors at All Saints’ Church on poor weather days.  To be added to the weekly email for story of the week, and updates, email Tara.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 21

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

Readings and Collect for Sunday, August 14

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

Deadline to Register! Foundations for Ministry Year 2: New Testament

Foundations for Ministry: Year 2 begins Sunday, September 11 from 4-6 p.m. and the deadline to register is approaching! Register by Wednesday, August 31 to participate in the year-long New Testament study.

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

It is excellent opportunity for those who wish to deepen their understanding of 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. 

The Fall 2022 study will be Year 2: New Testament.

• Participants must complete Old Testament Foundations (Year I) before they can take New Testament Foundations (Year II)!

• If you have completed Old Testament Foundations (Year I) in the past and would like to register to take (or retake!) New Testament Foundations (Year II), please register below.

A new group will form in the Fall of 2023 to study Year 1: Old Testament

Class will meet on Sunday evenings from 4-6 p.m. beginning September 11. Childcare is available upon request.

If you have further questions you can contact Jim Morrison or call the church office.

Prayer and Worship Hour

Sunday, August 28 is our fourth Sunday prayer and worship hour from 6-7 p.m. at All Saints’ Church in the sanctuary. Join us as we pray for our congregation, community, and upcoming outreach events.

American Heritage Girls Meet & Greet!

American Heritage Girls (AHG) 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. If you are interested in learning more about the AHG troop at All Saints', you are invited to a meet and greet on August 23. RSVP to Heidi Reichert for details. Email here or call/text: 571-247-8658

VBS T-Shirts and CD's Still Available!

Would you like a green VBS shirt with 'All Saints' Church Woodbridge' on the front? Extra sizes available in Small and Medium, for $10 each. (Sorry, size Large and XL are sold out). Monumental CD'S are also available for $7 each. Email Tara to order.

Thank You, VBS Volunteers!

MONUMENTAL thanks to all 55 volunteers that have served to make VBS come together so smoothly! So many hands and hearts, from decorating days in the school year to summer snack and craft prep days, to Crew and Station Leaders, to all the contributions in, around, before, during, and after! Each role made for a wonderful event leading our little ones to Jesus. The Lord revealed Himself in bringing the church body together in a beautiful blend of giftings, and many new families coming to ASC for the first time, both during VBS and on VBS Celebration Sunday. Thank you again to each individual that gave to VBS! With our Sunday, Storytime, MOPS, and AHG ministries, we will be able to continue our relationships in discipling children for Jesus! What an AWESOME GOD we serve!

Tara Pedersen

Children’s Ministry Director

All Saints’ Church

August Food Giveaway!

Saturday, August 13, is another opportunity to give food away to our neighbors in need. We have been averaging more than 200 people collecting food at each food giveaway! There is a real need in our community, and God is orchestrating a way for us to work together to share his love by meeting that need.

It is vacation season so we could really use the help of all of you who are in town next week. Volunteers are needed Thursday (sorting food), Friday (at the perishable food drive and helping with set-up), and Saturday at 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 chicken and fresh produce to every family who comes! As always there are specific foods we need donated each month.

Food items most needed:

• maseca

• cartons of oats

• pancake mix

• soups

• corn

• pasta sauce

• rice

Bread, fresh fruit, and vegetables will be collected Friday, August 12 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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

Let's Taco 'bout Children's Ministry Leaders!

Be a part of the Children's Team! Come enjoy a taco salad or your favorite taco as you hear about our exciting Fall plans for the Children's Wing. Whether you are willing to serve as a "helping hands" assistant, want to be an involved parent, or are a teacher at heart, all are invited!

• When: Thursday, September 1 @ 6:30 p.m.

RSVP to Tara.

No Sunday School or Children's Church this Week

Because of the VBS celebration service this Sunday, there will be no Sunday School or Children’s Church! We will celebrate the Monumental Vacation Bible School at one service at 10 a.m. Wear your VBS shirt or picnic attire. The picnic will follow the 10 a.m. service and include a moon bounce, slip-n-slide, watermelon, hotdogs, and so much fun!

Celebrating David & Lindsey McLendon at All Saints' Church!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 28 when we will be having a time together to honor David and Lindsey McLendon immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service. Stay tuned for more details to follow.

Readings and Collect for Sunday, July 7

Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday with one service at 10 a.m.

VBS Set-Up Day This Saturday!

Calling all volunteers this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The time has arrived to transform our building into a MONUMENTAL desert scene for this year's Vacation Bible School. Thanks to our crafty volunteers, the decor is ready to go. Now we need all hands on deck to put it up in classrooms and hallways throughout the building. There are jobs available for anyone and everyone. We can hardly wait to see the faces of all the kids as they arrive Monday to experience God's Monumental Love! Contact Tammy Bailey if you have questions.

Getting to Know the Church- Summer Interns!

Lately the church office has been full of young faces with positive attitudes and a willingness to learn! All Saints’ Church has four college-age interns working with us for the summer: Ethan Wills, Rebekah Nicholson, Esther Wangari, and Lydia Pedersen. They serve in a variety of departments, helping church operations run smoothly throughout the week and preparing for Sunday services! Two of our interns have grown up in All Saints’ and are familiar faces. The other two are new to All Saints’ and have been welcomed to our community. We sat down with all four during one of their Wednesday morning group study to get to know them better.

Lydia and Ethan, you both grew up in this church, but Rebekah and Esther, how did you come to All Saints’ Church and what does your internship entail?

Rebekah: I grew up in the Assemblies of God church here in Northern Virginia, and attend an AG college in Texas. However, my brother-in-law is an Anglican priest and a chaplain in the Air Force. He knew Jedd+ and connected me to him and All Saints’ Church for the internship. This summer I’ve been helping out with Tara at Storytime in the park, serving on Sunday mornings, and seeing the day-to-day operations of the church.

Esther: I grew up Anglican in Kenya, but when I came to the United States I started attending Church of the Apostles in Fairfax. Jedd+ and Emily (I knew them as Mr. and Mrs. Trenum) were my teachers for several years at Christ Chapel Academy. Now that I attend Liberty University there is a required amount of Christian service hours. Serving here, has helped me fulfill those. I also help Tara with Storytime, and Jedd+ with Youth Sunday School.

Ethan and Lydia, what do your internships entail?

Ethan: I work primarily with David for music and Emily for communications. I do a lot of the Sunday morning prep throughout the week- from selecting the music, to preparing the service booklets, and slides for Sundays. I also do other office tasks throughout the week. I’ve updated the room signs throughout the building.

Lydia: I mostly work with Desiree doing administrative work, but I also work with Children’s Ministry. There is a lot of preparation for Vacation Bible School this summer!

What is your favorite part about working here?

Ethan: The staff. I have gotten to know everyone really well between this summer and last summer, and that has been a great experience.

Rebekah: Digging deeper into the spiritual formation Desiree teaches on. Also, the theological discussions with Jedd+.

Lydia: I really like the atmosphere- it’s uplifting and the Wednesday morning group has given us fellowship.

Esther: The people! Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and easy to talk to.

Tell us about your group meeting every Wednesday morning.

Lydia: There is SO much we are reading and discussing. We’re reading The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. We’re also reading chapters from Devotional Classics.

Rebekah: In Devotional Classics, there’s different articles by authors from all different centuries, places, and even different perspectives within the Christian faith.

Ethan: I really like philosophy, and part of that is understanding everyone’s perspective. Even with the author’s different perspectives, they’re still leading us to the same truth and that is God’s truth. We’ve had some really great discussions and teaching from Desiree.

What are your plans for the fall?

Rebekah: I will be starting my junior year at Southwestern Assemblies of God University located in Waxahachie, Texas. I am studying Church Leadership with a specialization in Spiritual Formation. 

Ethan: I am attending my second year at CNU this coming fall and I am starting my path as a music composition major! I'm quite nervous but also unbelievably excited to start doing something I am truly passionate about.

Lydia: I will be attending Shenandoah University for my freshman year to study Exercise Science.

Esther: I will be going back to Liberty University for my senior year, though I still have 3 more semesters to pursue my career in Psychology & Family and Child Development with a minor in sociology.

Is there someone in your life who has really helped you in your walk with Christ?

Rebekah: Yes, the strongest spiritual mentors during most of high school and my early college career were Pastor TJ, and Pastor Brady and his wife Lauren. Pastor TJ and Pastor Brady are the youth and associate youth pastors at Chapel Springs Assemblies of God in Bristow. Additionally, in this last year, I have a handful of close friends I met at SAGU who have really assisted me in my walk with The Lord.

Ethan: For a long time, that someone was Lori Sandavol and after what happened, I felt like I had lost that person who was helping me grow in my spiritual life and grow in my relationship with the Lord. Starting this summer, I wasn't sure I had someone but when we started the Wednesday morning spiritual formation stuff with Desiree, that really helped me because I was walking solo but having Desiree be a guide for me has been truly wonderful.

Lydia: The Trenums and Mrs. Barker.

Esther: My college friends have really helped me with my walk with Christ, with all the encouragements and keeping me accountable if I am attending church every Sunday.

What is your favorite book of the Bible?

Rebekah Oh man, that is difficult to answer... I don't think I am able to narrow down just one favorite. Most recently, I have loved turning to Acts, Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, and 1&2 Timothy.

Ethan: My favorite book of the Bible has always been Romans.

Lydia: My favorite book of the bible is Ephesians.

Esther: My favorite book in the bible is the book of Esther and Matthew.

How can the church be praying for you?

Rebekah: Well, obviously, I grew up in a very different Christian tradition, and serving at All Saints has been an amazing experience outside of what I am used to. As I transition out of this summer internship and back to school, I am still left with a lot of questions toward what I believe and where my spiritual walk is currently headed. Please pray that I continue to form my faith and that I receive direction from God on what my next steps will look like as far as what church He wants me to attend and what denomination He wants me to be a part of. 

Ethan: I could use prayer for guidance in my new endeavors at school with the music program and diving into this unknown world and maintaining my relationship with God while I am at school and somewhat disconnected from the Church.

Lydia: Just for my transition into college and my healing process with my knee.

Esther: For my process of seeking internships to go well and land a place that helps my relationship with Christ to keep growing every day and that I can finish college strong.

What do you like to do for fun?   

Rebekah: I enjoy watching youtube and Netflix, drinking coffee, and listening to music. I can't go through my day without having music playing in my ears most hours of the day.

Ethan: Music is the main thing I do for fun. I play piano daily whether it's practicing or just coming up with something cool. I write a lot of music and I think of new ideas all the time. I also play video games and I love to drive. Sometimes when I'm bored, I'll just go for a drive and take a look at nature or go hiking.

Lydia: I like to go Lake Montclair and go out to eat for fun.

Esther: When I'm at home I like riding my bike and watching Netflix. At school hanging out with friends, going out to eat at new places around Lynchburg (which can be expensive sometimes), and playing soccer.