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From the heart...
"What I've learned about the nature and economy of God..."
By Jolie Lansdowne, ASC Facilities
What is nature..? An unchangeable quality of something...as
water is wet and fire is hot...
I can see back, being involved in many life groups over the
years, even when it didn't seem to make practical sense in my head to spend the
time, I listened, and spent it anyway. And then how 2 years ago, as my life
changed drastically and I had to sell my house in a few short days with no
resources to accomplish that, feeling very alone and concerned about my two
boys - it was the friends I had made, those very same life group friends as
well as others from our church that I had never met, who all generously gave
their time and gifts to fix, clean, landscape and stage my home. God had a plan...He knew what I would
need before I did...He had gone before...
I know that when I started working with youth at our church
8 years ago, and had barely started reading the Bible the week before, I
remember thinking how unequipped I was. I was afraid, but I listened anyway. Thankfully God does not
call the equipped necessarily but rather meets us in those moments when we lean
on him. Today those "kids" are now grown up and some of my very closest and
cherished friends who have in turn loved and guided my own children in very
vital and needed ways. Again... He
had gone before...
I know that when I moved to Ballard as a single Mom two
years ago, and I was so busy trying to keep it all together, it didn't seem to
make sense to follow the urging of the Holy Spirit and give the time to hosting
a women's group every Thursday night.
Two years later I can see it was this very fellowship by God's design,
that keeping it all together was no longer something I had to "keep". Again...
He had gone before. He knew what I would need long before I needed it, and
beautifully woven into my attempts at reaching others I was by a greater
measure comforted and lifted up.
I know that every time I move in the direction of following
the Holy Spirit's leading, every time I build with one of Gods bricks...for His
kingdom, separate of my understanding, of my resources, prayers are answered
that I wouldn't have thought to pray and all I have is all I need. This is not
because of anything that might be decent or deserving in me, but because it is
His nature. His nature of goodness and provision and grace can be trusted.
As we move through this month listening to truth about
stewardship... my words would be of encouragement... to trust a nature that is
unchanging, to move in doubt, to engage in listening to the still small voice. For each one of us this is my prayer...Let
us be Bold in our walk...for He has gone before...
Jolie
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This Sunday Investing Your Life Rather than Spending it. Part 2 A Giving Journey | Ecclesiastes 5:10  This is very straight forward. We are talking about money and what it means to be a giver.
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NEW! Service Team Highlight of the Week
Here at All Saints, we want the people of
Seattle to know and understand the reality of an abundant life in
Christ. This can only happen if we live out our faith in the same
places where we live out our lives. The 1 + 1+ 1 formula is a way to
bring together our faith and our personal lives to coexist as one. The
formula includes 1 church gathering + 1 service team + 1 life group. In
the coming weeks, we will be highlighting each service team. We want
to let you know more about the awesome opportunities to get involved here at All Saints.
City Kids:
Help teach or assist in our preschool or elementary classes to help kids engage in their lessons and experience God's love each Sunday.
Lead: Tammara Beck / kids@believedoubtseek.org
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Just so you know...
Our winter season of life groups begins on January 31st, and sign-ups start next week! We believe gathering together in small groups to share, learn and deepen relationships is part of a full church experience, and we encourage you to join a group this winter. Look for the new 1+1+1 brochure available next week, or check out the new life group listings online at believedoubtseek.org.
Any changes to the Sunday gatherings due to inclement weather will be posted on the website by 6:30am on Sunday morning.
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A new year (with some adjustments)
The start of a new year always brings about the
opportunity to look at things from a fresh perspective. It is a chance to both reflect on the
past, while looking with eager anticipation at what lies before
us.
One of the things that has defined All Saints Church, during our Sunday morning experience, is the deliberate break that we take
during the gathering. This time is
intentional as it primarily serves to foster a sense of community in a welcoming
and hospitable environment for those new or visiting, as
well as those serving to strengthen existing ties between people. The break is also a chance to grab a
cup of coffee, along with a pastry and/or some other type of light breakfast
food.
As much as having something to eat has supported the intent
of the break time, given budgetary considerations as we look
to this upcoming year, we have decided to adjust the type of food service and
limit it to just be beverages only (coffee, tea, etc) at this time. This change is now in place and shall continue until a time resources
will allow us the opportunity to once again offer food with the beverages. This decision comes after much thought
coupled with the desire to be the best stewards of what time, talents, and
treasures God has given us.
Let us hold on to the fact that this adjustment should not force
us to limit the great atmosphere that we already experience, and that our
Sunday mornings have been, and shall continue to be just one of the wonderful things
that makes our community demonstrate the love of Jesus to Seattle and the
world.
Grace to you and I'll see you Sunday.
- Pastor Joel
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LOST & found...
Here at All Saints, we maintain a small lost and found at the Concierge desk, located in the commons. If you happen to be missing something and think you may have left it at the church, feel free to check with the Concierge on a Sunday, or send us an email at life@believedoubtseek.org. Any items left longer than 2 weeks will be donated to one of our partner ministries.
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We need your help at All Saints!
Here are a couple of specific ways that you can serve at All Saints!
Both the Communion team and the Hospitality team are looking for new leaders. If you are interested in helping coordinate the teams and serving here at All Saints, feel free to email us at hospitality@believedoubtseek.org, communion@believedoubtseek.org, or life@belivedoubtseek.org.
The Reading & Announcements Team is looking for a new leader and new team members to help with announcements and reading scripture during our weekly gatherings. If you'd like to help, please contact the office at: life@believedoubtseek.org
The City Kids Team and the Nursery Team are looking for additional volunteers to help teach and assist in the classrooms and nursery on Sundays during both gatherings. If you would like to join one of these teams, please
contact Tammara Beck at kids@believedoubtseek.org or Jenn Gifford at nursery@believedoubtseek.org
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All Saints News is sent out regularly to the community to engage and inform people of all that takes place through All Saints Church. This and previous updates are available on the All Saints website.
If you have any ideas, submissions, or comments, please send them to life@believedoubtseek.org
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