How Can We Hear the Good News?
"How Can We Hear the Good News?"
Sermon by The Rev. Brad Landry
July 14, 2024
We must remember that the good news has begun. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness still has not overcome it. Let the kingdom of God which has come near is brought about not by force, but by faith. And it certainly does not come about by pretending as if everything is okay and as it should be. Rigorous honesty grants us the grace of a moment of clarity, and that clarity that brings us into an encounter with the truth about ourselves before God. And it is this truth that will empower us to experience God's love and speak of it with authentic power.
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We’re excited to welcome our new Nursery Director, Jenni Weikard , who has been part of the All Saints community since 2016. Join us in congratulating her on her new role! From Jenni: I have been a part of the All Saints community since 2016, working primarily in the nursery and supporting our youngest parishioners. Working closely with children inspired me to learn more about how to best support them, and I earned my PhD in child development (with a special focus on play behaviors!) from UAB in 2023. I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where children can grow through play. I am also the mother of two (soon to be three!) wonderful children: Vance (5yo) and Nora(3yo) with Baby Sister expected to join us in July. I am so excited to be stepping into this role to continue to serve in such a wonderful and welcoming community and getting the opportunity to inspire playfulness in your children.
A look at our blessings and our bills! This is a monthly report of our year-to-date income and expenses through March 31, 2025 :
Picnic & Parks! Pack your sense of adventure and join us indoors for a picnic—no bug spray required! This is Tuesday, May 6, at 12:00pm. We’ll provide a picnic lunch in the Great Hall and be joined by special guest Will Collins, Statewide Trails Coordinator for Alabama State Parks. He will share insights about our state’s incredible trail systems. If you have any questions, reach out to Susan Ponder: suponder@bellsouth.net
May 4 is Creation Sunday here at All Saints! Be sure to walk or bike to church, and we will have a "Blessing of Bikes!" As part of this day we also plan to have plantable seed bookmarks available, and a biodegradable paper bookmark with seeds embedded in it, to be given out at both morning services.
Get ready for a brand-new summer tradition! All Saints is launching its very first "Screen on the Green" this year, and you're invited to the debut on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30pm! We will be watching Toy Story! . We’re setting up the big screen on the Terrell Commons grass area—just bring your chair, your popcorn, and whatever else you like. It’s the perfect way to kick off summer!
Join us every Monday at 6:00pm in the Jackson-Thorpe Room for a series of book studies on different topics. We’ll begin this Easter season by discussing Chapter One of " How We Learn to Be Brave" by Bishop Mariann Budde. All are welcome, come even if you haven’t had a chance to read the book.