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Third Sunday in Lent March 2, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 9
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Lorraine Crocker
Linda Brown
Ushers
Lectors
8 AM
Gerry DeGeorge
10 AM
Don Johnson
Presenters
Terri & Lee White
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Carol Dietzer
10 AM Sandy Johnson
Linda Brown
Greeters
Phoebe Giessler and son
Flower Guild
No flowers in Lent
Flower Delivery
No flowers in Lent
Coffee
8 AM Mary Haeger
10 AM
Gail G, Gail H
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Rector's Reflections
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Clearing a Path to Worship
In the gospel for Sunday, Jesus discovers that the temple has been turned from a place of worship into a marketplace. The predominance of the selling of animals and the exchanging of money for profit overshadow what is supposed to be the main activity in the temple, worshiping God. The vendors and moneychangers seem to be more interested in serving their own interests and greedily filling their purses with coins than in serving God and God's people.
Instead of helping people worship God, they are getting in the way. The commercialization of worship means that those who cannot afford the costs are unable to offer their worship to God, and money becomes a god more valued than the God to whom the temple was dedicated.
Jesus finds this situation unacceptable. The first commandment clearly states, "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exod. 20:3). Jesus will not allow anything, especially money, to be given more devotion than God. In addition, Jesus' purpose in coming to earth was to take away the barriers between humans and God, so that all people might be reconciled to God through him.
John's gospel is unique among the four gospels in that it places the story of Jesus clearing the temple at the beginning, rather than the end, of Jesus' ministry. This placement shows how John's gospel emphasizes that Jesus has come to replace the temple. No longer will God's presence be confined to a place, the temple, but instead, God's presence is now embodied in the person of Jesus. Jesus welcomes all to him, and erects no barriers or limits on who can be his follower. [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
What are the barriers or limits we place on who can be a part of the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement God has gathered as All Saints Wolfeboro?
Walking together,
Bill +
Readings for Sunday:
Psalm 19
- The commandment of the Lord gives light to the eyes. (Ps. 19:8)
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Addiction & Recovery
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Did you know there is a prayerful effort to address the drug crisis in our greater community? Please hold the White Horse Addiction Center, those in our area with the brain disease of addiction, and all who accompany and care for them in prayer. As St. Paul writes: "I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me."
Romans 7:15-20 (NRSV)
Substance misuse, abuse and addiction impacts individuals, families, and churches in both powerful and subtle ways. Recovery is possible.
In the Episcopal Church we are called to:
- Help the addicted and those who love them connect with spiritual resources and find lasting recovery.
- Witness to Christ's unfailing mercy by welcoming unchurched members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step programs into an Episcopal faith community.
- Raise awareness about the disease of addiction and the redemption and grace found in recovery.
- Strengthen recovering Episcopalians in the work of their recovery and help proclaim the Gospel in the world and carry their recovery into the Church.
- Resources, information and support are available: https://www.nhepiscopal.org/recovery-issue/?rq=12%20step%20eucharist
O blessed Jesus, you ministered to all who came to you. Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove the fears that attack them; strengthen those who are engaged in the work of recovery; and to those who care for them, give honesty, understanding, and persevering love; for your mercy's sake. Amen.
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Wolfeboro Reads Bishop Rob's Book for Lent
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Shame severs our relationship from God. It is so powerful that it often results in denial, apathy, and even a self-defensive wrath toward neighbor. At the same time, shame may drive us to discover the true source of our dignity beyond our isolated and broken self. The arc of the biblical narrative takes us from the fig leaves of Adam and Eve, who desire to hide from God and each other, to the liberation from self-consciousness that Jesus displays at the Last Supper, which can be seen as undoing the shame of Adam and Eve. Shame is the experience that can bring us close to the experience of the Cross, the place of simultaneous condemnation and liberation. By examining the biblical stories of shame and some personal and public stories of shame and of being shamed, Hirschfeld delves into this emotional and spiritual phenomenon to mine what shame has to teach. Shame cannot be erased, but God does not want us to be stuck in it. Working through our shame can lead us to a deeper sense of joy and freedom so we can, as the Proper Preface for Advent says, without shame or fear rejoice to behold [Christs] appearing?
We meet Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 March 6th, 13th and 20th in the Gathering Space at First Congregational Church Wolfeboro. Bishop Rob will be with us for the March 20th session. Books are available in the church office for $14.
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Episcopalians Against Gun Violence
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This ad-hoc group of bishops, clergy and lay people disseminating information about Episcopalians who are working, collectively and individually, to curb gun violence, believes in a God of life in the face of death who calls our church to speak and act decisively against the unholy trinity of poverty, racism and violence. You can connect to the group via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopaliansAgainstGunViolence/
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Families In Transition
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Construction on Hope House, in Wolfeboro, NH, is in full swing and our mission to provide short-term emergency housing to local families in need will soon be a reality. As many of you know, the
Hope House will be the only short-term family housing in the southern Lakes Region of Carroll County. The Hope House will provide up to seven families experiencing homelessness temporary, safe and secure short-term housing, in addition to social services that will help them get back on their feet.
We are proud of the progress being made thanks to the community and hope you are too.
Click here to take a look at some photos, taken by Thomas Dougherty or watch a video of our recent visit by
clicking here.
Please help us share this information with your networks by sharing this email and encourage people to sign up to receive more updates by
clicking here.
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Becoming Beloved Community
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The Diocesan Reconciliation Commission invites parishes across NH to enter into the Holy Season of Lent with an openness to listen, to wait, to pray and to open our ears so our eyes can fulfill our baptismal vow by promoting justice, peace and love.
The
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
is honored to partner with the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire to offer a collection of short readings on little known historic figures from New Hampshire's African American community for the Episcopalians' 2018 Lenten Program, beginning Ash Wednesday, February 14. In this way, we will join with them to celebrate and honor New Hampshire's inclusive history. To read the first story and to subscribe to the email list for the rest of the stories, one each day, click
HERE
. You'll find a button at the top of the page to subscribe.
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Safe Church Training
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All Saints will host a Safe Church Training on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Registration will begin at 8:30 am with the training starting promptly at 9:00 am and running until 12:00 noon. Our trainers are the Rev. Robin Soller and the Rev. Kelly Sundberg Seaman. Registration is required and a link will be posted soon at:
Safe Church
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All members of the Vestry, Lay Pastoral Care Team, and those who work with youth are required to attend. Those attending safe church training for the first time must complete five online modules prior to attending this event. Contact your Safe Church Minister Sandi Johnson for more information. You may also contact Lynn Eaton at D-House, leaton@nhepiscopal.org, 224-1914.
Please print out your certificate of completion and bring it with you to the training.
Those who are attending this training for a second time are asked to review the module "Keeping your Church Safe" in the online training program. Please bring your certificate of completion as well.
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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.
Watch Presiding Bishop Curry introduce this study:
Bishop Curry
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Dinner Bell Volunteers Needed
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Dinner Bell is looking for volunteers for
March 1st, 15th and 22nd. If you are able to volunteer 3 hours of your time on a Thursday from 3-6 pm, please contact
Donna Young at 729-7700 or
4youngs03855@gmail.com.
Responsibilities include setting tables, assisting cook with serving dinner, plating soup table by table, clean up and washing dishes. You also have dinner with us. Training can be done if this is your first time.
Thank you.
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| Circus Smirkus |
It's official! Circus Smirkus is coming to Wolfeboro on Sunday August 12th and Monday August 13th.
All Saints is proud to be the Presenter of this award winning non-profit arts organization based in Greensboro, Vermont. CS provides a format for youths and adults to collaborate in life-enhancing adventures in the circus arts. Every summer, a troupe of talented young circus artists ages 11 to 18 go a two-month tour around New England in a traditional one-ring Big Top tent show.
More information will be forth-coming but in the meantime, please feel free to contact either Don Holm or Carolyn Sundquist with any questions you may have.
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| Summer Fair |
It's that time of the year again to begin planning for the 2018 Summer Fair. Co-chairs Joanne Crowe (joannecrowe317@gmail.com) and Clint Brown (ipswichgumbo@yahoo.com) will be scheduling a meeting in April to review the fair in an effort to make it less labor-intensive. Plans are to review some of the Donation Categories, eliminate or add some new categories. All suggestions are welcome and appreciated!
If you have been a Booth Chair, your co-chairs will be contacting you soon. If you are interesting in being a Booth Chair, please contact Joanne or Clint. The fair is scheduled for July 21, 2018. We are all looking forward to a successful 2018 Summer Fair.
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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
Deb is on vacation from February 28th to March 9th.
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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
10 AM - 1 PM; 5 PM - 7 PM
SUNDAY
8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist
6 PM AA Meeting - PH
MONDAY
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals & Activities
1 PM Bridge - Lib
7 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
1:30 PM Scrabble Club - Lib
4 PM Wolfeboro Reads @First Congregational Church
WEDNESDAY
11 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
7:30 AM - Men's Bible Study - Parish Hall
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist - Library
5-7:00 PM - Dinner Bell - Parish Hall
FRIDAY
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Senior Meals & Activities
8-9:30 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall
SATURDAY
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
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