Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Pray for Our Nation Through Intercessors for America
Take a look at the message from Mother Valarie below regarding an important resource on intercessory prayer.
“Intercessors for America, a 50 year old organization located in Purcellville, VA, is a source of information on a variety of topics related to our nation, as well as weekly prayers which we can utilize to pray for various aspects of our national life.
On their website you can review various topics concerning the current headlines (for example, the war in Ukraine). They publish a new set of prayer requests and information about 2 or 3 times per week.
In addition to their website, they also publish phone numbers where we can join in with other intercessors and prayer warriors around the nation. A staff person from IFA guides the calls, and these also often include well-known figures in the political, economic, or education world who will add their voice to a topic through an interview format. I (Mother Valarie) try to phone into these calls so I can join with others in prayer.
Please consider using this as a resource for prayer. As you are undoubtedly aware, our nation is in desperate need of the prayers of righteous men and women of faith whose prayers avail much! (James 5:16b)”
If you want more information about this ministry, please contact Mother Valarie.
Call for Vestry Nominations
It’s hard to believe we’re into October already. Now is the time to pray about whom God would have you nominate for the 2023 Vestry.
Here are the steps to take:
Pray
Submit a name or names to the Nominating Committee by Email to Jim Morrison (srwarden@allsaintswoodbridge.org) or call the church office at 703-670-0093. The Committee will ensure that the person meets requirements according to Church Bylaws and Diocesan Canons.
Please submit your nominee(s) by December 8.
Nominations are requested to fill three openings. The Vestry has prayerfully decided to transition from 12 Vestry members to 9. This will be the second year in that transition as we are replacing four members with three. In 2024 we will complete this transition.
Vestry elections will be conducted during the annual congregational meeting following the 10 a.m. service, January 29, 2023.
Please give your full and prayerful attention to this important yearly call to leadership in the life of All Saints’ Church.
Needlework Ministry Vision Meeting
Do you love to Knit? Crochet? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Sew? Please come to an information session right after the 11:00 a.m. service on November 13, 12:45- 2:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room to share or find out how you can use your hand work gifts to bless others. Meet with Deacon Julie Tilton and current members of All Saints’ Needlework Ministry to combine our efforts and have lots of fun with each other. Questions? Email Deacon Julie.
No Evening Compline this Friday
Because of the Electing Synod Prayer service this Friday, October 14, there will be no Compline via Zoom on Friday evening. Compline will resume next Friday, October 21 at 8:30 p.m. For more information about our weekly Compline click here.
Be a Part of the Living Nativity this Year!
Participate in the tradition of the Living Nativity this December! The Living Nativity is a church-wide annual event that shares the message of a newborn Savior. This year, signups will be in the atrium at the Nativity Kiosk on October 23 & 30, after Sunday services. All ages are needed to fill five scenes from the Christmas gospels, ending in the quiet stillness of a Holy Nativity. Each scene has a splash of lights, live animals, and friends of All Saints' Church! Signups include non-speaking costumed roles, traffic crew, canned food drive collection, parking lot greeters, Christmas light setup, angels/shepherds, leaders, and more! Costumed roles are asked to attend one mini-rehearsal (after Thanksgiving) and the final Dress/Scene Rehearsal (week before the event) for one hour or less each.
The Living Nativity date this year is Friday, December 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.! Contact Tara with any questions.
Readings and Collect for Sunday, October 9
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
No 8:15 a.m. Service on Sunday, November 6
Due to the confirmations and receptions that will be taking place at 11 a.m., there will be no 8:15 service so that we can gather together as a congregation for Bishop John’s last official visit as Bishop. There will be a Sunday School hour between 9:45-10:45 a.m. where Bishop John will be speaking.
Save the Date for an Evening with Bishop John and Meg
To honor their ministry serving our Diocese, All Saints’ Church will be hosting a dinner for Bishop John and Meg on Saturday, November 5 at 5 p.m. All are invited, and there is no charge. We will be accepting optional donations to cover some of the cost of food. Stay tuned for an RSVP form as space will be limited!
Hurricane Ian- You can help!
Hurricane Ian hit Florida on September 28, where over 2.6 million homes and business have already lost power. One of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the United States, it regained strength as it headed inland. Anglican Development and Relief Fund is taking donations through their Joseph Fund to help with more relief work as they continue to work with their partners on the ground. You can support their work by giving here.
Moms in Prayer Training
If you like the idea of praying for the children of All Saints', who are in public, private, or home schools, and gathering with mothers of all ages and stages to pray, join Tara in this coming Tuesday's (October 4) Moms in Prayer (MIP) training with a local MIP Area Coordinator for Prince William County.
Can't make the the daytime training, but interested in praying for your child's school or the children of All Saints'? Email Tara as we prepare to begin MIP groups at All Saints’ Church!
Our children and schools are in desperate need of prayer. God has an incredible plan for this generation
& has raised up an army of praying women in over 150 countries through Moms in Prayer. Our prayers are reaching heaven, unleashing His power to do His will for the children & schools! Wherever there is a Moms in Prayer group, we see revival & spiritual awakening. Come be a part of this life changing ministry of prayer!
October Birthdays & Anniversaries
Prepare a Gift for a Child
Operation Christmas Child, brings joy and hope to needy children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Shoe box gifts have been delivered to children in more than 130 countries and All Saints’ Church has sent thousands of them!
Shoeboxes will be available in the Atrium or the church office starting Sunday, October 2 with instructions for packing. The ASC Youth, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), and AHG (American Heritage Girls) will also be contributing boxes to this outreach event! The All Saints’ collection date for boxes is Sunday, November 13th or Monday-Thursday by 4 p.m. to the church office. Let’s come together to gift a child not only with quality items that they may not normally have access to, but also with the gospel message of Jesus Christ!
Anglicans for Life Fall Meeting
The All Saints' Chapter of Anglicans for Life will hold its Fall meeting on Sunday, October 23 in the Heaven Room of the All Saints' Children's Wing beginning at 1 p.m. This meeting is open to all chapter members and anyone else interested in Life Issues. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be our own Mendy Gregory, who will talk to us about her work with First Care Women's Health in Woodbridge where she serves as an ultrasound nurse specialist. Light refreshments will be available. Chapter members are encouraged to invite their non-member friends to attend.
Connect With Our Diocese!
The Mid-Atlantic Messenger is the electronic newsletter for the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic. With many events, and the Bishop Transition coming up, subscribing to The Mid-Atlantic Messenger is the best way to stay informed! In addition to a letter from the Bishop and details about transitions within the Diocese, each newsletter includes photos and stories about what the churches are doing in ministry and community outreach. Please subscribe to the Diocese bi-monthly newsletter; you will be encouraged!
Readings and Collect for Sunday, October 2
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
October Food Giveaway!
Saturday, October 8 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.
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
corn
pasta sauce
Bread, fresh fruit, and vegetables will be collected Friday, October 7 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
Readings and Collect for Sunday, September 25
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Get Your October Fridge Sheet This Sunday!
This Sunday, September 25 the October Fridge Sheet will be available to the congregation! Make sure to pick yours up in the atrium or from the ushers.
