Plans are being made at Bright Beginnings for the Children’s Day celebration on November 14. John, Sudha, and their son, Roshan, will travel by overnight train to Ponnur this Friday and will be able to celebrate with Bright Beginnings.
Six parents are taking adult education reading classes at Bright Beginnings. Others would like to participate as well, but they need to be at work when the classes are being held.
Praveen is feeling proud because of his school accomplishments.
Each month Outreach sends money to Bright Beginnings. These funds are used to purchase food and materials for the students. At the time the 2022 Outreach budget was approved there were 42 children attending Bright Beginnings. Now the number of students has risen to 63! John and Sudha are trying to “stretch” the funds, but this is difficult. Might it be possible for you to make a one-time or monthly donation to Outreach in India? Every little bit helps!
Any contribution you could make to Outreach in India via Tithe.ly or check would be used to purchase uniforms, food, and materials for Bright Beginnings. There is now a drop down line on Tithe.ly for Outreach in India. Checks may be written to All Saints’ Episcopal Church. In the memo line please write: “Outreach – Mission in India”.
Thank you to those who have already and are continuing to contribute! Your generosity is having a huge impact on the lives of children and their families.
We pray with John and Sudha every Saturday at 8:00 am. You are invited to join us on Zoom as we pray with and for John and Sudha.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, and to receive the Zoom link, please reach out to Angela Furlong, aiofeadamah@gmail.com or Linda Miller, at lindy205@verizon.net.
Action at All Saints’
Centro Hispano
Thanks to all who donated diapers last week. Thanks also to Susie Kelly for delivering the diapers to Centro Hispano. There will be no Diaper Drive on December 1. If folks wish to donate diapers they may bring them to the All Saints’ parking lot on December 17 between 12-1. This will coincide when people will be dropping off gifts they have purchased for Centro Hispano children.
If you are new to All Saints’ and have not received an invitation to the Newcomers Reception on November 12, please contact Rixey Hoult at rixeyann@comcast.net or 301-639-0412. We want to be sure that all newcomers are included!
Action at All Saints’
Advent Wreath-Making Event
Come join us on Sunday, November 20th at 9:00am in the Parish Hall for a multigenerational All Saints' tradition. Please complete the survey below to let us know if you plan to attend. If you are homebound and would like to request supplies or a completed wreath, just indicate that in the survey. This will help us ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
If you are able to help with this event in any way, please let us know that too. We are especially requesting our youth to take a lead role helping in a number of key areas, so please sign up.
We wish to express our gratitude to all of those in our parish who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Your service enables us to enjoy the many freedoms we have today and is observed on Friday, November Nov. 11th.
Life in Community at All Saints’
Gourmet Night has risen from the dead!!!
The premier dinner for Wednesday, December 7th, has been SOLD OUT..
Life in Community at All Saints’
2022 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Dinner at the Frederick Community Table- Sponsored by Frederick Interfaith
For the past 19 years, during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Frederick Interfaith has recognized the first day of that week as a Community Day of Prayer for the Hungry & Homeless. As we encourage all faith groups to dedicate specific thought and prayer to those in need on that day, we culminate the Community Day of Prayer with a dinner provided by many different faith groups and served at the Community Action Agency Community Table (formerly known as the Soup Kitchen), located near the back of the building at 100 South Market Street in Frederick. This year the dinner will be on Sunday, November 13, 2022. We will be serving about 80 people in the dining hall from 5:00 - 6:30pm.
We hope that you can participate in this ongoing endeavor to help those who are less fortunate than us and to come together in solidarity to focus on this issue of deep need. The food for the dinner can be dropped off at the Soup Kitchen at any time but it must be there by 3pm on Sunday, Nov. 13. Kindly sign up below or email me if you would like to contribute food. There is a glass door to the left at the back of the building that you can enter at any time, and someone will be there to take your food donations. Please label it for Sunday Nov. 13 dinner. We are also encouraging you to make monetary donations to Blessings in Backpack supplemental food program for low income students.
The Annual Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Walk will resume this year and will begin after dinner at 6:45pm outside the Community Table. We hope you and your families and friends will join us for this special event. You do not have to contribute to the dinner to join us in the prayer walk. Thank you for helping us continue this important community tradition. Events are sponsored by Frederick Interfaith. If you have questions please contact Teresa Ismach of Frederick Interfaith tismach9@gmail.com.
Life in Community at All Saints’
The Getting Ahead Program
All Saints is participating in the Getting Ahead Program by once again providing meals for the Investigators, Facilitators, Child Care providers and children. We participated last week on Thursday, November 3. Thank you so much to Cathy and friends for providing the meal for that session. The feedback that we received was that the dinner was “delicious”! A reminder that the Getting Ahead program helps low-income families move from dependency to self-sufficiency through education, self-assessment, and mentoring experience. The Investigators (participants) will take a look at their current situation and plan for the future all while building relationships, setting goals, and resources to get ahead. This program serves our local community members who generally would be considered our working poor. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Katy Ackland at kackland921@aol.com or Laura Hammond at lauralucia00@gmail.com.
.
Thank you for all you do to support our community!
Life in Community at All Saints’
Community Thanksgiving Meal
Our neighbors at Asbury United Methodist Church are inviting us to join together for a community Thanksgiving meal. All are welcome to come, gather in fellowship, and eat. If you would like to help serve the food, please send me, Linda Miller, an email at lindy205@verizon.net.
Life in Community at All Saints’
Donate A New Coat. Spread The Warmth And Love
Action at All Saints’
Holiday Outreach Project: Stay Tuned!
Plans are in the making for people at All Saints’ to have the opportunity to buy a holiday gift for a child at Centro Hispano. Like last year, folks interested in participating will be given the name, age, and gender of a child, as well as specific gift suggestions.All Saints' will be "sponsoring" 30 children. I have already heard from 21 parishioners who are eager to participate! There are openings for 9 more folks from All Saints'. Thanks to those individuals and families who have already contacted me. If you are interested in participating, it would be helpful if you could email me, Linda Miller, lindy205@verizon.net, as soon as possible.
Action at All Saints’
Community Conversations about Racism Hosted by Asbury UM and All Saints'
Our next conversation will be on November 10, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Please join us in the brave space of beloved community.
“ We pray for peace. … We pray for a just peace.
We pray that the lives of innocents and the lives of any
human child of God will be spared.
We pray that our leaders will find a diplomatic way, a nonviolent way. “
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Faith Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
Additionally, here is information from the Episcopal Church:
Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s “INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE” fund will provide humanitarian assistance for the crisis in Ukraine. Working through the Action by Churches Together Alliance (ACT Alliance), your donation will provide cash, blankets, hygiene supplies and other needed assistance.
To donate, use this link (the fund is the second option on the list) or call 1.855.312.4325.
Life in Community at All Saints’
ARE YOU NEW?
If you've just found our church during this period of life, we'd love to learn more about you. Please fill out our welcome form and a member of our "Connect Team" with be in touch with you shortly.
