We give thanks to those celebrating a birthday, especially, Doug Tice, Kayley Perkins, Judy Gray, Leslie Long, Morgan Tignor, Madeline Goldman, Dillard Watt, Catherine Curtis, Kathryn Bell, Mary Clay Watt, Craig Chwojdak
We give thanks to those celebrating an anniversary, especially, George Cole & Leslie Scott, Bobby & Rhonda Riddick, Danny & Deborah Reynolds
We pray for all those affected by the pandemic, especially for those who are infected, the thousands who have died, and for their loved ones who grieve.
We pray for all healthcare workers and first responders, especially, Erin Anderson, Merv Baldecchi, Sarah Gaffney, Ashley Hinkle, Cameron Hogg, Leah Loomis, Ken Lucas, Beth McGuire, Lauren Nadler, Rebecca Taylor, and Ashley Lucas Wilson
We lift in prayer those who are Sick or Distressed especially, Ted Bishop, Boris & Irina Bondaruch, The Bremer Family, Jane Scott Chapin, Richard & Delores Decker, Phyllis Dudding, The Hightower Family, David Hubbard, The Krantz Family, Tatum Love, The Love Family, Mary Oats, Cliff Pierce, Herb Siewert, and Francine Wargo.
We remember all those who have died.
If you have an addition to our prayer list, please email us.
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The Rev. Penny Nash's Sermon from Sunday, April 11 |
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Preschool Plant Fundraiser - Deadline Extended |
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Ordering has been extended to April 14. All donations/orders placed will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor!
Help support our amazing preschool by shopping their spring flower and garden sale. Orders will be available for pickup the week of April 26th. Checks can be sent to the preschool, or you can venmo @AllSaintsPreschoolRVA Proceeds will go towards building their outdoor classroom.
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Garden Ministry Volunteers Needed + Extra Soil Available |
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We did it! All the soil is finally in the garden beds and we have begun planting the first seeds. Thank you again to everyone who has worked so hard to help get this ministry started. However, the work is not finished and there will be plenty of opportunity to pitch in throughout the spring and summer as we tend to our crops. If you are interested in pitching in whenever you have a little time and want to know how you can help, please sign up here. We will contact our group of volunteers from time to time to see who is available for small tasks throughout the year.
In addition, we have quality composted soil remaining and we are offering it to anyone who may want some for their own uses. You may come by anytime and take as much as you would like. The soil is located under a tarp by the garden itself (please be sure to replace the tarp after you are finished) This is free to all parishioners although any donations you wish to make will be greatly appreciated and will go directly into the maintenance of the garden ministry. Checks or cash will be accepted and can be dropped in the secure black box next to the office entrance. Please Note: We have discovered several dense patches of Poison Ivy along the outer edges of the garden and along the ridge line. This is typical for spring and the issue is being addressed but awareness is the best course outside of the normal pathways.
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New Book Group with The Rev. John Hogg |
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We had such an enjoyable time with the Lenten Book Study that we have decided to continue the group and start another 4 week review with a new book. Therefore, we invite anyone who is interested to join us for good fellowship and opportunity for rich discussion. This time we will be exploring the classic collection of short stories by Martin Bell in his book The Way of the Wolf : The Gospel in New Images. We will be using his stories such as “Barrington Bunny” to help us explore our own questions around faith, prayer and Christianity. We will be meeting via zoom starting on Thursday, April 29, stating at 2pm. Please email Winston to sign up and we will email you the Zoom Link. For questions, concerns or need help obtaining a copy of the book please feel free to email The Rev John Hogg. |
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Indoor Worship Ushers Needed |
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We are in need of a few more ushers for our in-person, indoor worship services Sundays at 11am. If you are interested in ushering on Sundays or would like more information, please email Marie Wilcox.
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Help Needed on Sundays for Livestreaming! |
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Sign Up For Livestream Training
As mentioned in previous weeks, we need more help our livestream services continue beyond the pandemic and into the future! We’re currently training new camera operators and audio engineers/producers. For those who have helped in the past, the camera operator job is very similar to what you’ve always done, with just a few tweaks to make life easier and the production more consistent. The audio engineer/producer role is a completely new part of the ministry – as how we hear the service over the internet is very different from how we hear experience it live in the church.
If you are interested, here is a sign up for training here. In each of these slots, you’ll train with someone who has already trained and knows the routine, and you’ll observe a service with them running the various systems. We’ll do our best to make sure that all spaces are well ventilated and as safe as possible.
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Meet Sparky! He’s our mascot for this year’s Vacation Bible School, entitled. “Knights of the North Table.”
Vacation Bible School is tentatively scheduled for July 26-30 from 9 AM to 12 noon for children age three through rising 5th graders. It will be a while yet before we know what form our VBS will take this summer , but we’re hoping that we can have it in person – indoors, outdoors or a combination of both.
We will be sending out the registration form next week. Please look out for it in next week's DOVE.
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The Patio is Open for Small Groups |
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We are pleased to announce that the patio at All Saints is open for business! Do you have a small group that would like to meet outdoors at church? Book club, Bible study, fellowship group of any kind? Want to get together with All Saints friends for a glass of wine after work? We’d love to host you the patio for an hour or so any weekday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Don’t have a small group? Start one! Just gather up to 10 people you’d like to have in your group and decide on your topic or program.
All you have to do is: 1) call or email Winston to reserve the patio for your time; 2) bring your own chairs and materials for your gathering; 3) remember to space yourselves out 6 feet apart; 4) bring and wear your masks except for when you are actively eating or drinking.
We are looking forward to seeing you on the patio!
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