Weekly Newsletter

Week of November 4, 2026

Dear All Saints’ Family,

Dave and I are so grateful to God and to all of you for the opportunity to be back at All Saints’ and part of the wonderful ministry that happens here. As I settle into the office and become familiar with life in the parish, please know that my door is open to you.

Sunday mornings are a beautiful part of life at All Saints’, but the energetic and busy atmosphere of the day doesn’t always allow for deep conversation. Whether you are new to the parish, navigating a milestone in your life, or simply want to share your spiritual journey, feel free to reach out and schedule a time for us to sit down together. You can set up a time by calling or sending an email to the church office.

The best way to contact me directly is by email at revteridaily@gmail.com. In case of an emergency, please text or call my cell phone (479-774-2722).

I look forward to all the ways God’s grace will show up in our life together!

Blessings and peace,

Teri

Faithful Foundations Update

Our Faithful Foundations projects are moving along! The Neighbors Table storage room remodel and roof replacement are underway. Many items have temporarily been moved into Sutherland Hall, please use extra care as you move through the space.

A big thank-you to the groups who have had their regular meeting spaces relocated during construction. We appreciate your patience and flexibility!

The repair and replacement of the exterior wood trim is complete. Once the new roof is finished, the gutters will be reinstalled, wrapping up another part of our exterior improvements.

Things may look a little chaotic right now, but the work is coming together, and we are looking forward to enjoying these improvements soon. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and generosity as we care for the spaces that make our ministry at All Saints’ possible!

Preparing the Way Update

We are grateful to share that 33 households have submitted pledges totaling $215,100 in support of All Saints’ ministry! Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge.

Pledging is about more than financial goals, it's one of the ways we give thanks to God. Through giving, we put gratitude into action and help ensure that All Saints’ can continue its mission of sharing Christ’s love, welcoming all people, and serving our community.

Pledges also allow us to plan for the year ahead and helps our vestry make informed decisions about our ministries, programs, staffing, and the care of our church facilities. Your pledge gives us a clearer picture of what is possible and helps us be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

If you have not yet made your pledge, we invite you to prayerfully consider doing so. Every pledge matters!

Thank you for being part of the All Saints’ family and for helping us prepare the way for our future together!

Free Dance Class!

Join us and come learn the basic moves for the waltz, the two-step, and some freestyle dancing as well!

We will meet Saturdays beginning November 14 at 10:00 am in Shoemaker Hall. Classes are led by Adele Williams and Barbara Head. This is a fun opportunity to learn the basics and gain confidence! No experience or partner is necessary to participate.

Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scented lotion on the skin or clothing

You can find the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Shoemaker. Questions? Contact Adele at 479-567-8943

We look forward to dancing with you!

Recital this Thursday, November 5

Tim and Kristin Smith, co-directors of the All Saints' Music Ministry, will be performing on piano and cello in a program of chamber music this Thursday, November 5th at 7:30 pm in Witherspoon Auditorium on the campus of Arkansas Tech University. They'll be joined by violinists Drew Irvin and Trisha McGovern Freeney in works by Maurice Ravel and Frank Martin. The performance is free and open to the public. The All Saints' community is invited to attend. For those unable to view the recital in person, it will be livestreamed on the Arkansas Tech Music Department's YouTube.

Job Opportunity: Executive Assistant to the Bishop

The Executive Assistant to the Bishop serves as the bishop’s personal, confidential administrative assistant and supports the bishop’s staff and the diocese in carrying out the mission and ministry of the church. This full-time position manages the bishop’s calendar, correspondence, and travel, prepares congregations for the bishop’s visitations, and serves as the diocesan registrar, maintaining official diocesan records. View the full job description here.

To apply: send a current resume and a cover letter to The Rev. Canon Melanie Lemburg at mlemburg@episcoar.org

EYC this Week

EYC meets again on Wednesday, November 4 5:30 - 7:00 pm. This week's topic is Tricks or Treats. Dinner will be provided by the Moats family.

Photos Wanted!

We are always in need of photos of the various events and activities going on at All Saints'! Whether snaps from a church service or pictures highlighting a special event, we'd love for you to send them to us so we can use them for our website, newsletters, social media, and Shoemaker slideshow. Photos can be sent at any time to news@allsaintsrussellville.org.

Newsletter Submissions

Any events, activities, or news involving All Saints' and our All Saints' community? Let us know so we can keep everyone informed! Announcements are also shared through our official social media channels.

All submissions can be sent to news@allsaintsrussellville.org.

Tim & Kristin Smith Student Recital

You're invited for a showcase featuring Tim and Kristin Smiths' piano and cello students on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 pm in the All Saints' Nave. Free to attend. Family, friends, and congregation are all welcome!