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Celebrating Steve and Desiree Barker’s Ministry!
We will be celebrating and giving thanks for the many years of service and ministry Steve and Desiree Barker have given to All Saints’ Church as they transition into retirement and move to Alabama. The celebration of their ministry will be Sunday, August 20 after the 11 a.m. service with refreshments!
New Softball Team
All Saints Church is looking to start up the Co-ed Softball Team. If anyone is interested you are interested, please contact Reilly Pachecano or speak with him in person.
Summer Sunday School Offerings for Adults!
Updated Information on Steve Bauman's Interment
You are invited to the Interment of Stephen A. Bauman, beloved member of All Saints’ Church. The service will begin at the Old Post Chapel at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall at 9:00 am. This is adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, but a different entrance. Those without DOD issued ID should arrive at the main gate of Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall at 8:00 am to ensure they clear all security procedures to get in post to arrive at the service on time. The address for Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall is at the Hatfield Gate: 29 Carpenter Rd, Fort Myer, VA 22211. Click the link below for a visitor’s pass.
Reception to follow at 10:30 Patton Hall Ft. Myer VA
RSVP by 25 July to 703-623-4429
WGTS Returns to All Saints' Church!
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 18 from 3-7 p.m. for the return of WGTS and their Ice Cream Social! Last year, many visitors came to All Saints’ Church for the first time and enjoyed the free ice cream, games, and bouncy castle! All are invited to this family fun event! Also, WGTS has a Great Cereal Box Drive throughout the summer! When you come, we'd love it if you brought an unopened box (or more!) of cereal to be donated to our food pantry. All kinds of cereal will be accepted!
All Are Invited to the VBS Celebration Picnic
Everyone is invited to the VBS Celebration Picnic this Sunday after the 10 a.m. service (approx. 11:30 a.m.). We will have VBS music, a moonbounce, a slip N slide (suits can be worn under VBS T-shirts), bikes/trikes, and other yard games, all in the church backyard. Hot dogs, chips, watermelon, and lemonade will be available for all. An extra large covered tent, tables, and chairs will also be available to provide shade.
No Children's Church or Sunday School July 30
With the VBS Celebration Service this Sunday at 10 a.m., and the VBS Celebration Picnic to follow (approximately 11:30 a.m.), there will be no Sunday School or Children's Church. Children are invited to participate in the full service with music, decorations, and activity bags for each child. Nursery care for little ones, ages 5 and under, is available during the service.
Youth Group Tubing Adventure
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.