Youth Families! On Friday, August 4, we'll be tubing on the river in Fredericksburg, VA. We went last year and loved it! We'll meet at the church and head down together. The cost is $25 per person (paid upon arrival). Pack a lunch, and we'll be home by late afternoon. If your middle or high school student plans to attend, please RSVP using this form. We will send out the specific details via email. Tubing location details here.
Foundations for Ministry Course Beginning Soon!
A new Foundations for Ministry class will begin Sunday, September 10 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.
Readings and Collect Sunday, July 30
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Lunches for KinderCamp!
We have the privilege of providing bag lunches for about 45 rising kindergarteners who will be attending Neabsco Elementary School's KinderCamp this summer. This 2-week camp (July 31 to August 11) will help these young ones acclimate to the school before kicking off their first school year.
Please consider volunteering for one or more days to prep these simple lunches and deliver them to the school. Sign up here. and/or contact Tammy with questions.
Donate New School Supplies!
We have the opportunity to provide new school supplies to Neabsco Elementary! The backpack drive will take place during the week of VBS, but you can bring in new school supplies to the Atrium Sunday, July 23 or July 30. See the most needed supplies below:
New Zoom Bible Study to Help the Homebound Get Connected
Readings and Collect Sunday, July 23
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
VBS Commissioning this Sunday!
Are you a Vacation Bible School volunteer? This Sunday, July 23 all VBS volunteers will be commissioned into servanthood for Jesus at the 8:15 and 11 a.m. services. Wear your VBS T-Shirt to church!
Prayer and Worship Hour
Sunday, July 23 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. Please note, RSVP’s are required to Tara for childcare.
VBS Snacks - Donations still needed!
Readings and Collect Sunday, July 16
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
AFL Christmas Card Design Contest!
Are you or do you know a student with a gift for art? Every year, Anglicans For Life sells Christmas Cards as a fundraiser for Life-Affirming ministry efforts. Last year, they decided to create a cover art design contest open to Anglican students nationwide. The contest was so successful that they decided to continue it this year! Submit your design by July, 31 to be considered!
Rules:
1. Artist must be a student.
2. Design should be inspired by this year’s card scripture Luke 2:1-20.
3. Artist much sign a release for AFL to print and use their artwork.
4. Artist must be Anglican.
Prize:
1. Artwork featured as the AFL Christmas card design for the 2023 Advent season.
2. A $100 gift card
3. Promotion in their newsletter, “Carpe Diem,” and on social media.
4. One (1) free pack of cards.
Summer Movie Recommendation!
Looking for a movie to see this summer? Don’t miss Sound of Freedom! Take a look at this recommendation from Mother Valarie!
This amazing and incredibly done new film released July 4th is now showing at the AMC Theater in Woodbridge. It is a true story of Timothy Ballard who worked for Homeland Security investigating and arresting those working in sex trafficking. His compassionate heart could not stop with just arresting those involved in this heinous crime, but led him to actually rescue sex trafficked children being molested by pedophiles. The film stars Jim Caviezel (who played Jesus in The Passion of Christ). He is amply supported by the remainder of the cast.
Everyone should see this film, but especially every parent, guardian and grandparent of young children. The United States statically is the largest market for sex trafficking and pedophiles. Learn from this film so you can prepare yourself to protect your children. The film is fine for anyone over 15. There are no frightening or appalling scenes. The film was completed and ready to be released 5 years ago, but “Hollywood” (including Disney) fought to keep it out of theaters. With a great deal of advocacy, hard work and prayer, it was finally released this summer. Don’t Miss it!!
Upcoming VBS Events!
You are invited to several upcoming VBS events! Take a look and RSVP to Tara to attend.
Craft, Snack, and Pack Day- Tuesday, July 18, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Last PGC Class before VBS- Monday, July 17, 7-9 p.m.
Decor Setup- Saturday, July 22 1 p.m. (stay an hour or however long you are able)
Readings and Collect Sunday, July 9
Read ahead, follow along, and pray with the Saints using the “lectionary insert” for this Sunday.
Midweek Eucharist Resumes Wednesday, July 12.
Wednesday Morning Eucharist resumes this upcoming Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 and 8 a.m.
Help Make VBS an Out of This World Experience!
As we welcome children from the community into our church for Vacation Bible School, we need assistance with setting up the decor on Saturday, July 22 at 1 p.m. If you are unable to serve VBS during the week, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to this important outreach event! Come to the church at 1 p.m. to be the helping hand in a specific room. RSVP to Tara or Tammy if you are able to help for an hour or more. Last year’s decor was a huge hit amongst all the children and their families and is a great way for them to feel welcomed as they come to our church.
Celebration Sunday July 30- One Service & Picnic!
To celebrate Stellar Vacation Bible School, we will have one service at 10 a.m. and a picnic following the service on Sunday, July 30. Please consider helping with the kitchen and setup/takedown assistance. Men of the church, we could use your help with the setup of tables, chairs, and picnic tents during the service. If you are willing to help, please email our Junior Warden, Simon Cronje. If you are willing to prep hot dogs, chips, and watermelon in the kitchen also around 10 a.m., please reach out to Tara.
Making a Difference: A Project to Help our Church and Community
Last month, Isaac Fair of All Saints’ Church led a team of teens (and adults) to help build new storage boxes for our Food Pantry! The new boxes are located inside and outside of the church, with the ability to transport donated food items much easier than the old boxes. The design he developed for the outdoor box has a cart located within the box so that all food items donated are already loaded, and ready to move for organizing in the Atrium before a Food Giveaway. Isaac completed these boxes for his Eagle Scout project. His original idea, work, and leadership have created a much more visually appealing and functional benefit to our Food Pantry! Thank you, Isaac and your team, for supporting the Food Giveaways and the community! Take a look at the photos below that include Isaac leading the team working on his project and the completed boxes.
