Sunday, March 26 we continue 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.
Readings and Collect for Sunday, March 19 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Parish Workday March 25
Saturday, March 25 is our Parish Workday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the event of rain, the workday will be postponed a week to April 1. We look forward to a time of fellowship and tasks to help take care of our building and property. Those individuals/families who have volunteered to take care of gardens near the church building are encouraged to mulch their beds during the workday.
Also, to the list of tools. Trash pickup tools.
We will have a full list of things to do. Please consider bringing the following:
Pickup trucks to move mulch.
Wheelbarrows
Pruning shears
Shovels for mulch
Trash pickup tools
Blessings and thanks for your help.
Readings and Collect for Sunday, March 12 (Third Sunday in Lent)
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Anglicans for Life Webinar Series- Part II Next Week!
If you missed Part I of Anglican’s For Life Webinar Series, you can watch the recording below AND register for Part II which takes place Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. "Caring Not Killing," is a free webinar focused on the growing acceptance of hastening death through methods such as euthanasia and assisted suicide. Learn how these issues continue to threaten EVERYONE.
Holy Week Schedule
Take a look at the comprehensive list of services for Holy Week 2023, starting with Palm Sunday April 2.
Palm Sunday- April 2 (8:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.)
Monday, April 3- Spoken Eucharist (12 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 4- Spoken Eucharist (8 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 5- Spoken Eucharist (6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. & 12 p.m.)
Maundy Thursday- April 6 (7 p.m.)- childcare available
Good Friday- April 7 (7 p.m.)- childcare available
Easter Vigil- April 8 (7 p.m.)- childcare available
Easter Sunday- April 9 (8:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.)- no Children’s Church or Sunday School, nursery available for children 5 and under.
Nursery Needs
Sunday Mornings: Our church nursery is in need of attendants once a month or less, for one hour on Sunday, to play and care for our Lil' Saints either at 8:15 am, 9:45 am, or 11 am. Contact Tara for more info. The rewards include High 5's, little friends to greet you, and friendship with new and young families!
Monday Mornings: Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is in need of another childcare attendant to add to their team on Monday mornings, only to serve once every 4-6 weeks, 9:45-11:45 am. This is a relational outreach to minister to young mothers and their children. If you can serve even a few times a year, please contact Tara .
Daylight Saving Time This Weekend!
This Saturday evening, clocks will “Spring Forward” for Daylight Saving Time! If you use an alarm clock, don’t forget to set it forward one hour!
Donations Needed for Easter Egg Hunt & Door Prizes for Families!
You can help support the outreach to families in the area neighborhoods with a donation of plastic easter eggs, easter candy, or a door prize for a child! The Road to Resurrection event on April 8 is a wonderful opportunity to grow the relationships with families and children in our Dale City area with the Easter Egg Hunt and Door Prize Drawing. For this event we need:
Door prize gifts for a child (ex. scooter, bicycle, any other treasured childhood toy)
You can find the Amazon wishlist for the eggs and candy here. Purchases made through this link will be shipped directly to the church. You can also drip off any eggs or candy to the church office (9a.m.-4p.m. M-Th or Sunday morning).
If you are interested in donating a door prize, please email Tara Pedersen or call 703-670-0093.
Thank you for your support of this community event! It is through the generosity of this church that we are able to have successful community outreach!
March Food Giveaway!
Saturday, March 11 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! This month we have an extra need for fresh produce!
It is a blessing to provide non-perishables as well as fresh meat and fresh produce to every family who comes! During the winter/spring months, we will not receive fresh produce from First Fruits Farm.
We especially need donations of fresh fruits and vegetables to be collected Friday, March 10 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Non-perishable Food items most needed:
cartons of oats
pancake mix
maseca (instant corn meal)
Bread and fresh produce will be collected Friday, March 10 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
Serve in the Community: Hilda Barg Meal Sign-up!
March Birthdays & Anniversaries
Readings and Collect for Sunday, March 5 (Second Sunday in Lent)
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
A Renewed Focus on Prayer for Lent
As we enter into the season of Lent, there are several opportunities for us to deepen our prayer life. The first, is an opportunity to commit to a time in the All Saints’ Prayer Room. You can make your commitment online here. You can also sign-up for a time slot at the prayer kiosk in the atrium. Please note that there are three separate rooms available. You can learn more about the Prayer Room on Sunday, February 26 during the tours taking place after both services.
There are two opportunities to attend the monthly Prayer and Worship hour during Lent: Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, March 26. The Prayer and Worship hour takes place from 6-7 p.m. in the sanctuary every fourth Sunday of the month.
Readings and Collect for Sunday, February 26 (First Sunday in Lent)
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Moms in Prayer Starting March 6
The first Moms in Prayer meetup will be Monday, March 6, 7-8 p.m. Mothers and grandmothers invited! Moms in Prayer helps us pray powerfully, scripturally, and specifically for our children, young or grown, for our grandchildren, and for our child's school.
Whether you have never prayed out loud before, or have prayed for years in small groups, the experience of praying together with other moms in the prayer room of All Saints' Church will inspire, empower, and equip you in your relationship with Christ!
The first Monday of every month, 7-8 p.m., will be our time to come together as mothers of all ages, and all stages, in the ASC prayer room!
VBS Decor Day!
Daytime VBS Decor Day Monday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come help with VBS Decorations as we give ourselves plenty of time to create and decorate for 2023 Stellar VBS. Creativity not required! There are lots of little (but fun!) jobs to help out, with plenty of guidance. Refreshments served. All ages are welcome! RSVPs helpful to Tammy at tbailey4kids@aol.com or Tara at tpedersen@allsaintswoodbridge.org
Children's Seder Meal March 19
Sunday, March 19, 9:45-10:45 a.m., is our tradition of the Sunday School Seder Meal. We will be treated to what has become an annual blessing for the children of All Saints’ Church, the Seder Meal teaching! Children, ages mature 3 and up, are invited to come with their parents. Upon arriving for the Seder teaching and meal, they will be directed to sit with their family. The tables will be low to the ground and children will be seated on the floor with their parents. Vestry member and Sunday School teacher, Dawn Smutz, will provide the instruction that accompanies each portion of the meal. Children will be encouraged to try each food offering and participate in the reading of the scripture.
All Saints' Musicians Meeting!
Are you a musician who has been an active part of the church for at least 6 months? Are you interested in being a part of the vocal and instrumental musicians here at All Saints’ Church? You are invited to two important meetings to discuss and prayerfully strategize regarding music ministry at All Saints’ Church in the coming months.
Doris and Sharon (who have been leading worship on an interim basis) will be participating in both meetings with. The first meeting will take place on Sunday, March 5 between the 8:15 and 11:00 am services. The second meeting will take place following the 11:00 am service on Sunday, March 12, with lunch provided. Both meetings will take place in the main church/sanctuary. Please bring your instruments.
Please invite others from our congregation who you know of who are either instrumentalists or who have a possible interest in singing. The only firm requirement is that each person needs to be a committed Christian who has been an active part of the life of All Saints (including regular Sunday attendance) for a minimum of 6 months.
Please RSVP directly to Fr. Scott+ for the March 12 meeting no later than Monday, March 6 so that we can plan accordingly for lunch.
Archbishop Foley Beach's Statement on the Church of England
The Anglican Church in North America’s Archbishop Foley Beach recently released a statement responding to the Church of England’s General Synod and the recent developments that came out of that Synod.