Annual Meeting

In Sunday's first reading, God cries, "O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me!" (Micah 6:3). The people of God have forgotten God's deliverance and who God has called them to be. Like a shrewd prosecutor, God has placed them on trial and is examining their actions, recounting the signs of mercy and loving kindness shown to them from generation to generation and searching for a sign that they are living into who God has called them to be. And so, they are reminded that this is how you shall live: do justice, love kindness, walk humbly.

A Latin American prayer asks: "Lord, to those who hunger, give bread. And to those who have bread, give the hunger for justice." The words of this more modern-day prayer do not sound so different from the ancient words spoken by the prophet Micah to God's people. "What does the Lord require of you," asks Micah, "but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8). The hunger of God's people has already been filled by the mercy of God, and so they are called by God to feed the hunger of others through lives of justice, kindness, and humility.

When we gather in worship every Sunday, God surrounds the gathered people with reminders of who and whose we are: we splash in the waters of baptism, are brought to new life in the Word proclaimed, are fed and forgiven through the bread of heaven and cup of salvation. Around the Lord's table, hunger is satisfied, and a hunger for justice is renewed. From that very table God sends us out, blessed and broken, to feed the hunger of others as, together, we await the fulfillment of the kingdom. [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]

See you in worship at 9:00 am this week as the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement in Wolfeboro gathers in worship!

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The Rev. William R. (Bill) Petersen, Rector

All Saints Episcopal Church

258 South Main Street

Wolfeboro, NH 03894

(603) 569-3453

Web Site: http://www.wolfesaints.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsWolfeboro/info

Our annual meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29th at 10:30 am following one combined worship service at 9:00 am. An expanded coffee hour will be offered, so you can enjoy a warm beverage and refreshments during the meeting. We will receive the annual report of our ministry together, the ministry plan/budget for 2017, and elect vestry members. We hope you can join us!

Join us as we more deeply into God's Word. We will walk through Romans to bring contemporary application of Scripture to life. Discover how you can participate more fully in God's kingdom as we read through Paul's letter to the Romans. We gather Thursday afternoons 3:00-4:00 pm followed by a brief Eucharist in the Beck Memorial Library.

Wolfeboro Reads

Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn't commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship-and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever.

Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer's coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.

Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm January 31st and February 7th

at First Congregational Church Wolfeboro, UCC

Sunday, January 29th - One Service at 9 AM

One service at 9:00 AM, followed by the Annual Meeting

David Olson Memorial Service Homily

Thanks to Ralph Simons for the video of David Olson's Homily that was given by The Rev. Canon Randolph K. Dales, Officiant. Just click on the web site below to watch the Homily. Ralph has also posted the complete Memorial Service for David. It is listed in the link to Sunday Services.

Homily for David Olson

Office Hours

Mon. 9 am - 5 pm

Tues. 1 pm - 5 pm

Wed. 9 am - noon

Thurs. 9 am - noon

Fri. - closed

Sat. - closed

Maxine and Paul Dosti

photo taken January 8, 2017

Paul and Maxine have lived in our area for eleven years, and began attending All Saints last spring. Paul graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in music education with emphasis on the trumpet. After spending 6 years in the army, Paul and Maxine settled in Georgetown, Ma. where Paul was director of music for 35 years at Georgetown High School. After retirement Paul and Maxine moved to Florida where Paul played professionally for three years. Their retirement to Wolfeboro was deterred when Paul became director of music at Kingwood for 2 years. Now fully retired Paul is a member of the choir and provides trumpet accompaniment on a regular basis.

We are grateful for Paul's music ministry, and that both Maxine and Paul are worshipping with us.

photo taken Nov. 20, 2016

Office Angels

photo taken Thurs., Jan. 26th

Our office angels were doing double duty this week as they collated and stapled The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany bulletin and the Annual Report for 2016. Office Angels in the photo are Sandi Johnson, Louise Graham, David Haeger, Dianne Wasmuth, Don Johnson, and Arlene Salzgeber. Lorraine Crocker, also an office angel, arrived shortly after photo was taken.

Valentine Tea

photo taken at Valentine Tea on Feb. 6, 2016

20th Annual Valentine Tea For Children ages 3 and up

(All children must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, February 4th 2017 2-4 pm

All Saints' Episcopal Church Wolfeboro N.H.

Tea Sandwiches & Sweets, Fresh Flower Bouquet & Valentine Craft,

Door Prizes and Raffles featuring:

American Girl Doll,

Large assortment of Gift Baskets,

Raffle tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Limited Seating

Tickets $10.00 per person

Parties who would like to sit together should purchase

tickets at the same time

Tickets Available at All Saints' Preschool 9-12

Or Call 603-344-2758

Proceeds to benefit All Saints' Preschool

Lee and Terri White

photo taken Nov. 20, 2016

This week the lens of our camera focused on Lee and Terri White. Lee and Terri have been faithful parishioners for 19 years. Lee has served three terms on the Vestry as Senior Warden. Lee's leadership as Senior Warden commenced with Rev. Randy Dales. The leadership continued thru the interm ministry of Rev. Ted Rice, and finished under our current Rector, Rev. Bill Petersen. Lee also is a Eucharistic Minister, and is a regular participant in the Thursday afternoon bible class. Lee also is a member of the Wolfeboro Reads book study group that is a collaborative class between the Congregational Church and All Saints.

Terri is famous for her delicious baked goods, and has chaired that booth at our summer fair. The baked goods booth at the fair is always the first to sell out. As one can tell from the photo below she is also a greeter. She regularly provides food for the 10 AM coffee hour.

Our church is fortunate and grateful for the leadership and ministry of Lee and Terri.

photo taken May 8, 2016

ECW Annual Meeting

The Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting under the leadership of co-chairs Gail Holm and Dianne Wasmuth met on Wed., Jan. 25th.

New Doors for Narthex

photo taken Tues., Jan. 24th

In the above photo, Roger Champagne of RGC Industries stands in front of new installed french doors leading from the Narthex to the Vestibule.

In the photo below John Smith of RGC Industries stands in front of a newly installed door in the Narthex that opens to the nursery.

photo taken Tues., Jan. 24th

Vestry Terms Completed

photo taken Sunday, January 22, 2017

At the Vestry meeting on January 22nd, Rev. Petersen thanked Dianne Wasmuth and Jack McLaughlin for their ministry to our church as they completed their terms on the Vestry.

All Saints Sponsors Student from Kenya

All Saints under the recommendation of The Mission Outreach Team is sponsoring Mercy Kegonya Amiani, a high school student in Kenya. Mercy is ranked first in her high school class. Parishioners who would like to write to Mercy may leave the letters with Deb in the Administrative Office by Feb. 24th.

Painters

photo taken Wed., Jan. 25th

In the above photo, Al Milligan, the owner of Town House Painting and Home Repairs, applies fresh paint to the north sanctuary wall.

In the photo below Hollie Smith and Property Team member Dianne Wasmuth paint the Altar furniture.

photo taken Wed., Jan. 25th

End 68 Hours of Hunger

END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER thanks you for your contributions to their box at the entrance of the Sanctuary. Now that school has started the items that are particularly needed are those geared to children like peanut butter and mac n'cheese. Please take a pamphlet which provides helpful suggestions for items to donate.

L.I.F.E. Ministries

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!

Calendar

January & February 2017 Calendar

Lord &Tailor Shop Thurs. & Fri. 10 A.M. - 3P.M. ~ Sat 10A.M. - 1 PM.

Food Pantry Wed 10AM - 1PM ~ 5PM - 7PM

SUNDAY

2:00 - 3:30 P.M. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

6:00 - 7:30 P.M. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

29th 4th Sunday after Epiphany 9 AM Service followed by Annual Meeting

MONDAY

11:00 AM Senior Activities and Meals

1 PM Adult Bridge - Library

3:00 - 4 P.M. All Saints' Strength Training Group-Stevens Room

Groups Scheduled

TUESDAY

6:30 - 7:30 A.M. Women's Worship - Parish Hall

1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. Scrabble Club - Library

Groups Scheduled

WEDNESDAY

11:00 A.M. - 2 P.M. Senior Activities & Meal

1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Knitting Club -Library

5:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Table Tennis - Parish Hall

6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Choir-Stevens Room

Groups Scheduled

THURSDAY

7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Men's Bible Study -Parish Hall

3:00 P.M. - 4 P.M. Bible Study - Library

3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. All Saints' Strength Training Group-Stevens Room

5:00 P.M. - 7 P.M. Dinner Bell - Parish Hall

Groups Scheduled

FRIDAY

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Senior Meal & Activities - Parish Hall

8 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

SATURDAY

10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. AA Meeting - Library

8:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

Groups Scheduled

2 PM - 4 PM All Saints Preschool 20th Annual Valentine Tea - Parish Hall

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