Do You Know the Good News?

There’s been lots to celebrate here at All Saints:
On Maundy Thursday, 3 of our youth celebrated their First Communion.  We now commune with Lilly Clarey, Adam Kahl, and Hudson Schick at the Welcome Table.

Please join us in welcoming Hilda Isabel Potter along with mom and dad, Julie and Martin, and big brothers, Angel and Edgar into the family of God through Holy Baptism on Mother’s Day, May 8th.  This day is made even more momentous in that her adoption was also finalized recently.  What blessings in our midst!

On May 15th, we witnessed the Reaffirmation of Baptism of 6 youth who have now claimed their Christian faith as their own as they were confirmed.  Please take the opportunity to congratulate, embrace, and encourage Alex Hansel, Laura Hartman, Addison Jensen, Kaitlyn Kerbyson, Megan Kotnik, and Kailey (Kay) Nelson.  As Pastor Drex noted, this is not a graduation, but truly a new beginning.  Welcome!!

We are drawing closer to moving Pastor and his family into the parish house.  In June laminate flooring will be installed and finishing touches will begin.  Watch for more details, requests, and “homecoming” news throughout the summer.

Another successful Mom2Mom Sale was held in May.  This bi-annual community outreach and fundraising event continues to be a way to bring the community into our midst, to share God’s love, providing an opportunity for fellowship and meeting needs at the same time.  Watch for the next one to be scheduled in the fall.

The All Saints Life Savers are participating in their Second annual Hartland Relay for Life.  Again this is a community outreach opportunity where we gather in fellowship to raise awareness and funds to battle something that touches just about everyone in their lifetime, cancer.  Watch for the stats next month.

Did you know that you can “earn” money for the church by shopping at Kroger?  Last year just shopping at Kroger brought in over $500 to All Saints.  To continue to earn funds for All Saints during 2011/2012, participants must enroll online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com, click on “Michigan” and click on “Enroll”.  It’s easy. 

Progressive Dinner is coming back!!  Back by popular demand, a summer progressive dinner is in the planning stages.  If you want more information or are willing to host, please contact Sandy Kopp at coppout3@aol.com. 

Planning is underway for Vacation Bible School and we welcome a new Director this year, Angela Gordon!!  We are going on a High Seas Expedition July 11th – 15th. We will be sailing on the S.S All Saints on a journey through God’s Word. Our goal for VBS is to create a sense of community, introduce local families to All Saints with the intent to grow membership (discipleship), and to teach the Word of God.  Come see what all the excitements about.

Know of more?  I know there’s something I missed!
Email katezywicki@cs.com with what YOU know is going on.