February 02, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 5
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Lorraine Crocker
Ritva Torma
Ushers
Lectors
8 AM
Gail Dietzer
10 AM
Michelle Coffey
Presenters
Volunteer
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
David Haeger
10 AM Susan Fuller
Greeters
Phoebe Giessler & Son
Flower Guild
Penny Curtis
Flower Delivery
Lynne Slocum
Coffee
8 AM Cynthia Quinn
10 AM Gail H.
Arlene S.
Georgia M.
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Rector's Reflections
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God Heals Persons and Communities
When Jesus heals us, we are empowered to serve others. While at first glance it might seem that Jesus' healing of Peter's mother-in-law was self-serving, on further reflection we see the same result in nearly all of his signs and miracles. The object of Jesus' compassion now has new responsibilities. In the very next chapter a paralytic lowered through the ceiling is raised, only to become the center of a religious controversy (Mark 2:3-12), as was the man who lay by the pool of Beth-zatha for thirty-eight years (John 5:2-15). When Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4:35-41) the disciples have to row the rest of the way! Any meaningful encounter with Jesus will result in our being changed, which in turn alters the way we see our relationship to the needs of others and the world.
Hard economic times, natural disasters, and divisive, party strife can make us feel helpless and hopeless, as if we have been abandoned by God. Even the church-local congregations as well as denominations-may feel fear and panic in the face of declining numbers and revenues, loss of loyalty from members, indifference or hostility from the surrounding culture, and internal sniping among factions. The exiled people of Israel in Babylon experienced all of this and more, so our condition is neither unique nor beyond the reach of our God. Isaiah 40:21-31 in the NRSV begins "Have you not known? Have you not heard?" Eugene Peterson, in The Message, translates this idea as "Have you not been paying attention? Have you not been listening?" There is some irony indeed that God's church, entrusted with God's salvation history and the gospel, still panics, still doubts and worries, still feels like it is up to us to save the church. We indeed are "clay jars" (2 Cor. 4:7)-carrying the message but not understanding, preaching salvation but not believing that God cares or will act to save. We live Isaiah 40 every day. [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
This Sunday we will offer the Rite of Healing at both services. In its ministry of healing, the church does not replace the gifts of God that come through the scientific community, nor does it promise a cure. The church offers and celebrates gifts such as these: God's presence with strength and comfort in time of suffering, God's promise of wholeness and peace, and God's love embodied in the community of faith.
See you in worship!
Bill+
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Annual Meeting- January 28, 2018
Photos by Christy Parker
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Pastor Bill
Bob Woerheide - Asst. Treasurer
Ralph Simons
Don & Sandi Johnson
Arlene Salzgeber
Jay Wyman
Warren Muir
Don Holm - Senior Warden
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Wolfeboro Reads Tuesdays 4:00-5:30
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We are reading, watching and discussing
Still Alice
, the award winning novel and movie that is the definitive - and illuminating - story about Alzheimer's disease for our time. We'll meet in the Gathering Space on February 6th (book discussion), 13th and 20th (watch film/discussion).
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Youth Group Annual Pancake Supper
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ove Tuesday will again be celebrated with the Youth Group's Annual Pancake Supper. The date is Feb. 13th. It will be held right in our parish hall. As last year we had such a great turn-out, we are changing things just a bit. We want to insure that everyone eats in a timely manner. With that in mind, we are asking that you sign up ahead of time. The supper will go from 5 to 6:30. Please sig
n up for a 5, 5:30 or 6 seating. You will not need to hurry through the meal. We will not need you to leave in a half hour. We just want to have an idea of numbers ahead of time and stagger our diners to help us plan accordingly. We have found that very few people choose plain over blueberry pancakes. So, when you sign up assume you will be served blueberry. If you prefer plain, please write that next to your name when you sign up. The sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the parish hall. The meal will also include coffee, tea, juice, bacon and fruit salad.
Donations will benefit the Youth Group. Any questions? If so, contact Sarah Day at sarahday66@hotmail.com or 515-1889
Needed: Donations of
real maple syrup, which may be left in the church office.
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Lenten Study - Meeting Jesus
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Have you ever wished to deepen your relationship with God? Wished to experience a warm friendship with God? Or, maybe even fall in love with God - again - or for the very first time?
This Lent (starting February 15th) we will gather Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm in the Beck Memorial Library for Meeting Jesus, a resource
from the monks of Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE) to journey and reflect on the Gospel According to John. For those unable to join us in person, please share your e-mail for our Weekly Bible Study e-blast (if you haven't already) and you can participate in the journey on your own.
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Parents Night Out!
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Outreach Luncheon |
All Saints is hosting and providing the meal for the monthly Outreach Luncheon at noon on Thursday, February 23rd. There will be signup sheets for cooks, setup, and cleanup posted on the board in the undercroft.
Thanks for your help!
Marge Morris and Sandi Johnson
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Annual Meeting Link Booklet |
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Volunteers Needed for Dinner Bell |
Dinner Bell is looking for volunteers for Thursday, February 22nd
If you are able to volunteer 3 hours of your time and talent for this program, please contact Donna Young at 729-7700 or 4youngs03855@gmail.com. Volunteers are responsible for table setup, serving and cleanup. All information is provided on what you will be doing and a buddy can be arranged if this is your first time.
Debra Hoyt, Parish Administrator
All Saints Episcopal Church
PO Box 359
258 South Main St
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone 603.569.3453
Office hours : Mon 9a-5p| Tue 1-5p| Wed/Thur 9a-Noon
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Office Hours
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Monday - 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday - 1 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon
Thursday - 9 AM - Noon
Friday - Closed
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L.I.F.E. Ministries Help Needed!!
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HELP NEEDED!!
The food pantry is still looking for people with a standard SUV or full size pickup truck with trailer skills to pick up food each week on Tuesday mornings at the NH Food Bank in Manchester. Also, pick up food every other month on Thursday mornings at the Tri-County Facility on Rt. 16 in Tamworth. Mileage reimbursement paid.
Contact VP Mike Turner. Email: miketurner4747@gmail.com
FOOD PANTRY - w
elcomes and is extremely thankful for any and all donations. Items that are costly and cannot usually be purchased from the Food Bank are especially needed. These items are: Beef Stew, Soup, Canned Fruit, Hash, Spam, Cereal. Thank you for all your donations!
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February - 2018
Calendar
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Schedule for Lord & Tailor; Food Pantry
Lord & Tailor
Thursday & Friday 10 AM - 3 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM
Food Pantry
Wednesday
-10 AM - 1 PM; 5 PM - 7 PM
SUNDAY, February 4th
5th Sunday after Epiphany
8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist
MONDAY, February 5th
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals & Activities
1 PM Bridge
7 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
4 PM FIT 5K Prep (L) Donna
4 PM Wolfeboro Reads @First Congregational
WEDNESDAY, February 7th
9:30 AM Caregivers (L)
10 AM Sr Ctr Board Meeting
10 AM - 2 PM - Senior Meals & Activities
1-3:30 PM - Knitting Club (L)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Table Tennis - Parish Hall
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, February 8th
7:30 AM - Men's Bible Study - Parish Hall
1:30-3:00 End 68 Hours of Hunger (L)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist - Library
5-7:00 PM - Dinner Bell - Parish Hall
7-8:30 PM Dist 16 AA (L)
FRIDAY, Febr
uary 9th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Senior Meals & Activities
8-9:30 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall
SATURDAY, February 10th
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
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