Hi Friends!

I recently saw a post on Facebook that read, "7 Signs You Need More Sabbath In Your Life." Naturally, as someone who feels perpetually busy but also finds time to scroll the internet, I clicked the link.

It listed the 7 Signs as:

1: You don't have time for it

2: You want to strengthen your relationships

3: You need more joy in your week (and life!)

4: You want to participate in God's sevenfold Spirit of Jubilee

5: You feel fragmented, frenzied, or stressed

6: You can't recall the last time you and your loved ones really "rested"

7: It's in the Ten Commandments!

Do any (or all) of those resonate with you the way they did for me? Our lives can become so hectic and busy--between school, work, sports, extra-curricular activities, church, etc. It is so easy to get caught up in what's next on the calendar that we forget to just "be" with our family. This season of Lent, I encourage your family to have a Sabbath Day. Unplug from technology, get outside, make a meal together, whatever it may be--but find time to just "be." I think you might be surprised by how much you all needed a day together filled with love, appreciation, and gratitude!

I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!

Peace,

Hope

MARCH SAVE THE DATES

Exploring Different Types of Prayer Series:

Meditation

6-7:30pm

During our first week of our Lenten series, we will be exploring meditation, specifically a Loving Kindness meditation. We will gather for dinner and games at 6pm before we begin our meditation practice and then end with Compline. Join us!

PARENT CORNER

Parent Volunteer Sign-Up for Spring Semester!

If you have not already done so, please find a parent volunteer opportunity that works best for you! Currently, our biggest need is meal volunteers.

SNL Volunteer

Meal Volunteer

Attic Invasion Volunteer

Chaperone a Summer Trip!

Are you interested in chaperoning one of our 4 upcoming summer events? Sign-up below!

*Note: You must be Safeguarding God's Children trained to chaperone. If you would like to get trained, please reach out to Hope!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CORNER

Middle School Beach Retreat

Who is ready for some fun in the sun?! All rising 5th-rising 9th graders are invited to join us in Laguna Beach, Florida (right outside of Panama City) for a weekend full of fun and fellowship. We will spend lots of time on the beach playing, we will have fun art activities, will will pray together, and we will laugh A LOT.

Curious about where we will be staying? It is called Laguna Beach Christian Retreat and it is located right on the water. It is where we stayed last year for our middle school retreat and we loved it so much, we are heading back!

Cost of this trip is $200 and includes travel, lodging, food, and all activities.

Y'All Saints Rafting Adventure

June 17th

Open to All Youth 12 and older

Who is wanting to add some adventure and adrenaline to their summer?! Then join us for a rafting day trip on The Ocoee River! We will leave bright and early from All Saints and will head up to Tennessee for a super fun day together. We will come home the same day and will arrive at All Saints that evening.

This is open to all 6th-12th graders, however you must be at least 12 years old.

Cost is $100 and includes rafting, travel, and food

HIGH SCHOOL CORNER

High School Mission Trip 2023

June 4-9

We are so excited to introduce our first High School Mission Trip this summer! We will be heading to Asheville, NC where we will work alongside Asheville Youth Mission Co. and dive into our theme "let me be as Christ to you" based on The Servant Song. This week will be full of service, building relationship, and fun!

The trip is described by Youth Mission Co. as:

"Located in the mountains of North Carolina, Asheville Youth Mission gives young people an opportunity to explore the hidden needs and struggles of those who are living on the margins within and around a beautiful tourist town. Groups will work with a variety of agencies working with those who are homeless, in poverty, or food insecure, both in urban and rural settings."

This trip is open to all current 9th-12th graders

Cost is $420 and includes travel, lodging, meals, and all activities

Questions? Contact Hope!

High School Compline and Conversation

Join us weekly on Zoom for a 30 minute mid-week check-in! We will talk about our weeks, offer up prayers for each other, and close with Compline (night time prayer.) We hope this will be a fruitful time for our high schoolers each week.

See you on Wednesday at 6pm!

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86745723464?pwd=MHRFaC8vY1BXc011UU4xUlpiZmpqdz09

Meeting ID: 867 4572 3464

Passcode: 336850

High School Fall Retreat

August 18-20

All 9th-12th graders are invited to a weekend retreat at Camp Mikell where we will explore nature, enjoy fun activities, and spend time with each other before we begin the new formation year!

Our theme will explore the phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" (Hint: He Would Love First!) and how that plays into our lives ands the world around us.

It’s going to be an amazing weekend full of fun and relaxation!

We will depart from All Saints after school on Friday and will arrive back on Sunday afternoon.

Cost is $115 and includes travel, lodging, activities at Camp Mikell, and food

YOUTH CHOIR (GRADES 7-12)

9:00am:

Nate Little, Maddy Johnson, Samuel Jones, Karen Bellini-Lopp, Brooks Brisendine

Youth Reader: Fiona Sullivan

11:15am:

Taylor Docka, Chandler Docka, Virginia Blalock, Charlie Freer

Youth Reader: Edward Askew-Norton