Interview with Pat Rankin

This is a strange time of year. The days are short, the nights are long, and even though we dream of more daylight, we walk around hoping against hope that there won't be enough sunshine produced for a rodent (okay, a groundhog!) to see its own shadow. A quick scan of today's news can be equally as bleak. It is time for a little more light in an otherwise dark and dreary time.

Enter Epiphany. The missional emphasis of this season shines like a beacon of light and hope in the dead of winter, bringing good news in the middle of this world's not-so-good news. This week God provides the mission in Isaiah-feed the hungry, care for the homeless, clothe the naked. Upon accomplishing this mission God tells the people, "Your light shall break forth like the dawn." Paul continues his Spirit-led mission, encouraging the church in Corinth, "No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him." Jesus teaches his disciples, "You are the light of the world. . . . Let your light shine before others" (Matt. 5:14, 16). Through these words in Jesus' sermon, he gives followers of every day and age a mission to share the light which scatters the darkness.

Whether you are looking in the news or out the window, things may seem pretty dark and dreary at this time of year, but do not miss the light of Epiphany! We are indeed created in God's image, therefore the spark of the divine is alive in all of us. The light shines through us as we live out God's mission for our lives each day. As Epiphany continues, we should all be prepared to let our light shine and share the good news. [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]

We are call to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly; we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God. Come live in the light!

Bill+

Lakes Region Convocation of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire

All Saints delegates and alternates will gather at 7:00 pm this Tuesday at Trinity, Meredith for our February meeting. We will meet in the All Saints parking lot at 6:00 pm to carpool.

Hold the Date for Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
We will gather the evening before Ash Wednesday, February 28th in the parish hall for our traditional pancake supper. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit our fall youth mission

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

Services for Feb. 5, 2017

Services at 8 AM, and 10 AM

Office Hours

Mon. 9 am - 5 pm

Tues. 1 pm - 5 pm

Wed. 9 am - noon

Thurs. 9 am - noon

Fri. - closed

Sat. - closed

Opening the Annual Meeting

photo taken January 29, 2017

In the above photo Rev. Petersen opened the Annual Meeting with a prayer, and reviewed the agenda with the congregation.

In the photo below Senior Warden Don Holm gives his report to those in attendance.

photo taken January 29, 2017

Annual Meeting

photo taken January 29, 2017

Those attending the Annual Meeting met for a group photo near the Immigrants and Refugees Banner.

Coffee Hour

photo taken at Annual Meeting, Jan. 29th

Thanks to Jane Newcomb, Arlene Salzgeber, Mary Haeger, and Sandi Johnson for organizing the expanded coffee hour. Also, thanks to all who provided food.

International Institute of New England

photo taken January 29, 2017

In the above photo, Amadou Hamady, the site Director for the International Institude of New England speaks to the Annual Meeting about the resettlement program for refugees cleared to live in New Hampshire. The institute helps refugees find work, and lodging. The institute helps with the transition to a new life.

In the photo below, Amadou met with the summer fair directors and the mission team to discuss using fair items for the resettled refugees in New Hampshire.

photo taken January 29, 2017

Humanitarian Issues

The Mission Outreach Team presented a series of initiatives to address the humanitarian issues of refugees and other displaced persons.

The team will continue to share information about these issues and identify ways that our parish ministries and individuals can offer direct help. Initiatives identified to date include:

increasing financial support and collaboration with Cristosal in El Salvador, which is helping families being persecuted there to remain safely in Central America and not risk a dangerous journey to the US; donating socks to "No More Deaths" as an effort to reduce the number of deaths of families in the desert along the US border with Mexico, and a partnership with the International Institute of New England (the largest organization that helps vetted refugees to settle in NH--Manchester and Nashua; none in Wolfeboro or nearby towns).

The partnership is likely to include:

clothing from Lord & Tailor

household goods from the summer fair

non-fair items such as used laptops and other computers, and furniture

helping recent refugee families understand American customs and procedures, to speak in English, and otherwise integrate into the community.

Those interested in learning more or in participating in these initiatives should contact Warren Muir wrmuir@gmail.com) or Cate McMahon ( HYPERLINK "mailto:catemcmahon@metrocast.net" catemcmahon@metrocast.net).

Recognition of Individuals

Rev. Petersen recognized individuals who exemplify the ministries of All Saints.

In the above photo, Priscilla Theberge is recognized by Rev. Petersen.

Also receiving recognition were Joyce Lake, Peter and Susie Walker, Bob Pierpont, Anne Hunt, Penny Meyer, Dianne Wasmuth, Sandi Johnson, and Sarah Day.

Annual Report

NEW

2016 ANNUAL REPORT is available in PDF form. There are lots of pictures!

If you could not make the meeting last week we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to see the report. Please email your request to Deb at HYPERLINK "mailto:allsaints@metrocast.net" allsaints@metrocast.net.

An Interview with Pat Rankin

photo taken Feb. 2, 2017

Over the next few weeks we'll highlight in no particular order All Saints members who have a long history with our church.

Pat Varney Rankin was born in Wolfeboro and has lived here her entire life. Ann Champagne's mother, Mrs. Piper took Pat and Ann, who were in elementary school, to the church on South Main Street. It was not an Episcopal Church, but the rector was Episcopalian. Pat was baptized a couple of weeks after Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941. In 1943, the Parker estate located in the present parking lot of the IGA store was purchased as an Episcopal Mission Church. The church had its first service on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 1944.

Pat married Leslie Rankin in 1952. Leslie died a few weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary.

Our present church property was purchased in 1958, and the building was built the following year.

The first service was held on All Saints Day in 1959. The church could not afford pews so services were held in the Parish Hall for several weeks.

Pat has served our church as assistant treasurer, treasurer, ECW member and chair, and Altar Guild member and chair. We are grateful for the nearly 8 decades that Pat has spent as a faithful member of the Episcopal Church in Wolfeboro.

Karin and Don Hargy

photo taken November 9, 2014

This week the camera focused on Karin & Don Hargy who moved to Wolfeboro ten years ago from Wilmington, NC. Karin has chaired the Altar Guild. She is also a past chair of ECW, and works at Lord and Tailor. Karin has chaired the home furnishings booth at our summer fair. Karin and the present chair Dorothy Maus spend countless hours sorting and pricing items.

Don was a member of the Vestry and served as treasurer for 6 years. Don stated with a chuckle that anytime food is served at a church function, he will show up and eat!

Don & Karin recently purchased a home in Washington NC where they spend a few months each winter. It is always wonderful to see them back at All Saints in the spring.

photo taken November 15, 2013 at the Lord and Tailor Style Show

Online Education Ministry

A new online Education for Ministry (EfM) course is in the making with students from All Saints' and St. Andrew in the Valley, Tamworth as well as Jewish student from Massachusetts with Bill Cruse as the mentor. A description of the program is found here:

Online Education Ministry, How it Works

webpage for EFM

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Susan Fuller, sfuller5277@yahoo.com or Bill Cruse at bcruse61@gmail.com

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

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

5th - 5th Sunday after Epiphany

12th - 6th Sunday after Epiphany

19th - 7th Sunday after Epiphany

11:30 AM - Vestry Meeting - Library

26th - Last Sunday after Epiphany

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

6th - 10 AM - Wolfeboro Friends of Music

5:30 PM - Wolfeboro Area Children's Center - Library

20th - 11 AM - Mission Outreach - Library

TUESDAY

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

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

Groups Scheduled

7th - 6 PM - Lakes Region Newcomers - Parish Hall

14th - 11 AM - Garden Club - Parish Hall

28th - 6 PM - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

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

8th - 1:15 PM - Food Pantry Board - Outreach Bldg.

22nd - 10 AM - Worship & Music Team - Library

1 PM - Pastoral Care Team

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

2nd - 5:30 PM - AMTP - Chapel

23rd - 12 PM - Outreach Luncheon

FRIDAY

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

8 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

3rd - 2 PM - Valentine Tea Setup in Parish Hall

1:30 PM - END 68 Hours of Hunger - Library

5:30 PM - AMTP - Chapel

8 PM - AA meeting in Library

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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