May 7, 2008
Update from All Saints’ Building Committee Chair, Heather Adams…
We have begun! After 6 years of praying, planning and saving, we have finally started the site work on our Gideon Drive property. Bulldozers started moving on the land in December and began clearing and preparing the land for the required wetlands mitigation and the construction of our storm water management pond.
Approximately 7.76 acres of land were cleared and erosion controls were put in place. Two temporary ponds were constructed as well as the main, permanent storm water management pond. The weather cooperated most of the time, although the construction crew did have to clear more acreage than had been anticipated due to wet conditions. The most important thing to note is that the work was completed before our March 18 deadline set by the Army Corps of Engineers.
We have also received an estimate for Phase One of our building, which would include completing all the site work, and building the fellowship wing, prayer and healing center wing (to include nursery, Sunday School class rooms) and the administrative wing. The total cost will be just over nine million dollars.
Unfortunately, we don’t have the money to proceed at this point. However, we are moving forward, doing what we can so that when funds become available we will be ready to act.
We have broken down the remaining site work into phases. The next phase will cost about $1.2 million and would complete most of the clearing, install sewer piping and a gravel access road with two temporary parking areas, which will give us easy access for prayer meetings and other events on the land.
Our architects, Dennis and Barbara, are working with us to compete the schematic design. Once we have approved this they will prepare the construction documents for Phase One. This way we will be ready to build as soon we receive the funds. The cost for preparing these documents will be approximately $190,000.
What you can do:
1. Thank God that the storm water management pond has been competed on time—and slightly under budget!
2. Thank God for the provision of funds so far. The storm water management pond cost approximately $350,000 and we have also paid down our mortgage by $750,000.
3. Pray for the funds to complete our Phase One building.
Yours in Christ,
Heather Adams
Maintenance Help…Once again we had a very successful church work day and I want to thank all of you that gave so freely of your time and effort. However, while the workday is done, our list of things that need attention continues to grow and we need your help. The worklist includes special skill items like refinishing wood surfaces to general thinks like cleaning walls and windows. To attack this growing list I am developing a helper list of skilled and unskilled free labor. The idea is that volunteers will be given a task commensurate with their skill level and will perform the task on their own time schedule. The church will provide all the tools and materials necessary to do the work and I will make sure you can get into the church. I am looking for people with skills in plumbing, electrical work, painting, wood refinishing, working with power tools, and cleaning just to name a few. If you have any of these skills or no skills and just a willingness to help (skilled folks always need helpers), please sign up in the book at the back of the church. If you have any questions please contact Chaz Johnson, 703.897.1550, cvs781@verizon.net.
Jim and Bea Fishback, …All Saints’ missionaries with Campus Crusade Military Ministry in Europe, will be in church with us at 11:00 on May 11. A mini gathering to greet and chat with them will be held at 4:00 pm that day in the multi-purpose room. Any questions, call Jean McCleerey, 703.670.5466.
Lost and Found...The lost and found bin is located in the upper hallway across from the Youth center. Please come claim your “lost items.” Also, there are many unclaimed serving dishes in the kitchen. Any items not claimed by May 18 will be donated to ACTS.
Youth Summer Missions Annual Yard Sale…It’s time for the annual yard sale to raise funds for the Youth summer mission trip to Standing Rock Reservation. Once again we are asking for your good “junk.” Look around for items that are in good condition but are used infrequently. Only children’s clothing will be accepted: no adult clothing donations. The yard sale will take place on Saturday, May 10 at All Saints’. If arrangements need to be made for someone to pick up an item that is too large or heavy to bring in, please contact Mario, 703.670.0093 ext. 5, msandoval@allsaintsdalecity.org.
Final Call for Volunteers…to assist in support of All Saints’ hosting 5 East African Anglican Clergy doing part of their Doctoral studies at All Saints’ during the period May 30-June 8. We have most of the needs covered, but are still short a few drivers, specifically someone who can transport 2 or 3 clergy from All Saints’ to their Host Homes on Thursday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m., one person on Friday, June 6, who can transport 2 or 3 clergy from All Saints’ to their Host Homes at 2 p.m., and 2 people who can transport 2 or 3 clergy each to their Host Homes from All Saints’ on Saturday, June 7, at 4 p.m. We are also in need of a 2-3 more people to assist our primary noon meal volunteers who are preparing and serving a light lunch for 8-9 people each of the weekdays and the two Sundays during the week the students are here. Transportation volunteers please contact Ed Speare, fast1edd@aol.com, 703.878.7706. Meal helper volunteers please contact Kathy Grunden, kathleengrunden@gmail.com, 703.583.9388.
Now Accepting Applications for the Position of Nursery Director…Laurie Argo, our current Nursery Director, will be joining her husband in Indiana soon. Laurie has been an exceptional Nursery Director and in many ways has helped us transition towards the kind of nursery we will need for our new church building. We will definitely miss her gracious spirit and her skills. She will continue to serve in the nursery during our transition to a new Director. The position is part-time, involves supervision of the nursery and childcare staff, scheduling, interfacing with parents and the church staff, planning simple activities and Bible stories, and other responsibilities. She reports to the Children’s Ministries Director and to Valarie Whitcomb. If interested, please see Kerry Walters to obtain an application and job description and submit the application by Friday, May 9.
Childcare Positions Now Open…We are looking to hire several childcare providers for our children in kindergarten through third grade for specific church functions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and members of All Saints’ Church. Childcare providers would work in conjunction with the Nursery Director and Children’s Ministries Director. Please contact Laurie Argo, largo@comcast.net or Lindsey Feldman, lfeldman@allsaintsdalecity.org, 703.670.0093 ext. 9 if interested.
Vacation Bible School 2008: Outrigger Island…August 4-8: 9 - 11:30 a.m…Aloha! Surfs Up, so grab your surfboard and head for the waves! At Outrigger Island, kids will know, speak, and live God’s Unshakeable Truth aloha style! Adults and youth, please be in prayer about where YOU will be called to serve. There are opportunities in the areas of children’s classes, missions, crafts, snacks, music, worship rally, and decorating. Please sign up to help in the VBS notebook at the back of the sanctuary if you are interested in catching the wave and spreading God’s Unshakeable Truth!
Protecting God’s Children at All Saints…a workshop for those who volunteer with children (Sunday school, children’s church, nursery, youth group, KFC, VBS, etc.) will be offered on two upcoming dates: Saturday, June 28 and Saturday July 19 from 8:30 – 11:00 am in the multi-purpose room. Nursery care for children four and under will be available. Please contact Lindsey Feldman for more information and to sign up.
A Call to Serve…Much help is needed for the current Alpha course and there are many ways you can help. People are needed to cook, shop, set tables, plus a host of other tasks. If you have a heart to reach out with Jesus’ love by serving a few hours or more, please call Lisa Anderson at 703.670.0093 ext. 17, landerson@allsaintsdalecity.org, or sign-up on the Alpha bulletin board in the upstairs hallway.
“Taste of Heaven” Community Worship Service…Again this year, the churches of our community will join together in an awesome Sunday service, called “A Taste of Heaven.” Sponsored by the Eastern Prince William Ministerial Association, this powerful worship experience will be held at Hylton Memorial Chapel on Gideon Drive, near Potomac Mills, on Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 p.m. (not Sunday morning this time).
Anglican Men’s Weekend - May 30-June 1, Clarion Resort, Shepardstown, WV…The theme is “Courage: At home, in the family, in the workplace and in the Church.” Highlights of the weekend include awesome worship, inspiring teaching, small group discussions, activities and fellowship opportunities. The speakers include Bishop Guernsey, Bishop Bena, Bishop Minns and the Rev. John Yates. The cost is $195 per participant. Registration is available online on a first come-first served basis at anglicandistrictofvirginia.org. For more details, contact the Rev. James Guthrie at 703.273.1300 ext 440, men@anglicandistrictofvirginia.org.
Next Date for Baptism at All Saints’…The next date for Holy Baptism and pre-baptismal class at All Saints’ is listed below. If you or a member of your family wishes to be baptized, call the church office 703.670.0093, to register. You must attend the pre-baptismal class. Child care will be provided for children age 6 and under during the class.
Class Date Baptism Date
Thursday, July 17 7:00-9:00 pm Sunday, July 27
Kids For Christ…All 4th, 5th, 6th graders are invited to join the KFC CREW on Thursdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Alumni are always welcome for more fun, fellowship and faith building. Bring a friend and get ready for a great year! Check out the bulletin board for more info! Please pray for us.
Consumed Youth Group…Consumed meetings are held on Sunday evenings at 6:00-8:00 p.m. for youth in grades 7-12. It’s an exciting time of fellowship, games, small group interaction and up-beat praise music. Snacks are provided. Come and get connected with other young people as well as connected more deeply with the Lord. If you have any questions, contact Mario Sandoval, 703.670.0093 ext. 5.
Friday Night May 16…the youth group will be going to see the new Chronicles of Narnia- Prince Caspian movie at the Potomac Mills 7:35 showing. If you want to be part of the pre-purchasing have your parent call Palmer Denny 703.791.3978 by Tuesday May 13.
Consumed Youth Group Calendar…(See Youth bulletin board outside the multipurpose room for more details).
Thursday evenings Middle School and High School Girls’ Bible Study 7:15 p.m.
Middle and High School Boys’ Bible Study 7:15 p.m.
May 10 Youth Summer Missions Annual Yard Sale
May 16 Chronicles of Narnia-Prince Caspian 7:35 pm movie at Potomac Mills
July 11 King’s Fest 2008
