Ron & Louise Locke All Saints e-News

The words of Sunday's gospel are most often heard during a funeral service. It is a popular choice of scripture for that occasion because the words provide wonderful assurance that the one who has died in Christ has now taken up residence in their heavenly home. The gospel begins by Jesus saying that he will prepare a place for each one of us. But as the text continues, we can see that our place is not an isolated room of our own in a giant heavenly mansion. Jesus' words are less about a place than a relationship: our relationship with Jesus and God the Father. They tell us that in Jesus we know all we need to know about God, and just as we can have a relationship with another human person, we can also have a relationship with God that will one day be as real and obvious as are our relationships with one another. The hope of one day being with Christ fully and forever is as real as the works we are called to do in his name today. [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]

As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, we are reminded that our baptism commissions us to share Jesus' mission in the world. As the epistle from First Peter reminds us, we are a holy people, called to proclaim the one who called us out of darkness into light. In words and deeds we bear witness to the risen Christ-our way, our truth, our life.

Grace and peace,

Bill +

Wolfeboro Reads Summer Reading List

Pastors Bill and Gina encourage you to select a few books from our summer reading list to enjoy over these next months. We will reconvene in September to share reflections from our readings and to embark again on a common read. Pick-u the list in the narthex lobby at church or find it online: http://files.constantcontact.com/8937552f001/d2603408-cf54-4767-a12b-883b76f71b8c.pdf

In our last meeting of Discover Islam we decided to gift a set of children's books about Islam to the Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro libraries. If you would like to contribute towards the cost, send it to the church marked Wolfeboro reads.

Understanding Islam: An Historical Overview presentation

Tuesday, May 23rd 4:00-5:30 pm in the All Saints Beck Memorial Library

Following-up our Wolfeboro Reads Discover Islam series, All Saints' member Michael Scadron

will bring a broad base of information on the history and evolution of Islam, primarily from 1924 - the collapse of the Ottoman Empire through to the 21st century. He has substantial experience in global real estate markets having established and operated companies in Singapore; Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree from Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, has taken graduate Real Estate courses at both New York University and at the Real Estate Institute, and served as a lieutenant in the US Navy.

Hold the Date: Ask A Muslim Anything potluck, Thursday, August 3rd

Following-up on our Wolfeboro Reads Discover Islam series, All Saints and First Congregational Wolfeboro will co-host "Ask a Muslim Anything" potluck dinner and evening with Robert Azzi, photojournalist from Exeter. To learn more about Robert visit: http://nhpr.org/post/robert-azzi-wants-you-ask-muslim-anything#stream/0.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 7, 2017

Parish Directory with Photos

Our Parish Administrator Deb Hoyt is putting together a Parish Directory that will contain thumbnail photos.

To help Deb with that endeavor Christy Parker and I will be taking photos during the 8 AM and 10 AM coffee hours.

Thank you for your help with this project.

Phil Wasmuth

Snowbirds Potluck

Welcome Back Snowbirds Potluck, Wed., June 7th

Bob and Christy Parker

This week the focus is on Bob and Christy Parker. Bob and Christy have been coming to Wolfeboro since 1982. Bob taught Math in the summer at the Wolfeboro Camp School. Knowing that they wanted to spend their retirement years in Wolfeboro they purchased land near the Camp School and built a home in 1998-99. They retired from the Hill School, which is located near Philadelphia, in 2011 and moved to Wolfeboro full time.

Bob is currently on the Vestry and is an Eucharistic Minister. Bob and Christy were Summer Fair Chairs in 2013, and are still active in the fair. Christy chairs the silent auction booth, and Bob works at the books booth. He also helps to pick up items for the fair. Bob is on the crew at Lord and Tailor to take clothing to the sorting room from the bin which is located outside the back door of the Outreach Building. In his spare time he washes dishes for the Senior Center.

Christy is also heavily invested in her ministry at All Saints. She is an Eucharistic Minister, is a member of the Altar Guild, volunteers at Lord and Tailor, and is member of the Flower Delivery Committee. Christy was recently a member of the Capital Campaign Committee, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Caregivers of Southern Carroll County. Christy is also a gifted photographer and many of her photos have highlighted events at All Saints.

All Saints is enriched because of Bob and Christy's ministry, and we are grateful that they have chosen to serve God at All Saints.

photo below taken on April 23rd.

The photo below of Bob and Christy was taken at an All Saints Clambake dinner on September 6, 2013

Episcopal Church Women Bridge Luncheon

Episcopal Church Women, ECW, is pleased to announce that our annual Bridge Luncheon will be Friday, May 19th.

Planning for our delicious meal featuring quiche and a flourless chocolate torte is moving full speed ahead. We are still looking for volunteers to help make the event a great success. We need some additional talented cooks and also help with set up and serving.

If you can assist with that or would consider making a donation for the event, please contact Carolyn Sundquist or Bree Schuette. If interested in playing bridge contact Mary Haeger.

Ron and Louise Locke

This engaging couple met in 1946 on a blind date. Louise was in nursing school and Ron had recently been discharged from the Army where he had received a Purple Heart for a combat injury that happened in Germany just before the war in Europe ended.

They were married in October, 1948. After retirement in 1998, they moved to Wolfeboro, and immediately joined All Saints and became active in the life of the church. Louise chaired the Altar Guild for several years. She has volunteered for Lord and Tailor and the Summer Fair. Ron has been an usher, and helped at the summer fair. Al and Carla Bickford provided food for the coffee hour each Sunday for several years. When Al and Carla were not in church Ron and Louise provided the food for the coffee hours.

The Alleluia, He is Risen Banner that is highlighted in the photo shown below was made in 2016 by Louise. The banner was kept in the closed container, symbolic of the tomb, and was opened on Easter and displayed on the baptismal font. Rev. Petersen sent a photo of the banner being displayed for the first time on Easter to the National Episcopal Church. The photo of Louise's beautiful banner was featured on the cover of the National Episcopal Church web site. What an honor!

Louise was trained by Tufts University to conduct strength training for women. The All Saints Strength Training Progam (ASSTG) has been led by Louise for several years. Louise states that, "strong women are healthy women."

Ron has entered his 9th decade and Louise will soon join him in that remarkable achievement. We are grateful for the long life they have led, the three children that they have raised, and the ministry that they have given to All Saints. Their continued faith and love for All Saints is inspirational to all who know them.

photo of Louise, Ron, and Ginger was taken in their home on May 7th.

photo of Alleluia Banner was taken on May 11th.

Episcopal Church Women and Lord & Tailor Luncheon

All Saints Church Women (ECW) and Lord and Tailor Luncheon-Please join us as we celebrate Spring and our ministries on May 31 at noon in the Skylight Dining Room at the vocational center.

Please select your luncheon choice on the sign up sheet on the parish hall bulletin board. $10 payable at the door or to Dianne Wasmuth. Last date to sign up is May 24th. All women in the church are very welcome.

Many thanks,

Dianne and Gail

Community Activities at All Saints

The above photo of the Bingo game was taken on May 8th

All Saints is not only a sacred home for parishioners and others to worship, but the facility is also open for members of the community to enjoy fellowship, food, and activities. The following photos illustrate a small sample of the numerous community events that are held at All Saints.

The photo below of a meeting of the Garden Club was taken in the Parish Hall on May 8th.

The photo below of the Scrabble Club was taken in our library on May 8th.

In the photo below, cook Norma Lunny, on the right, prepares a meal for seniors on Wed., May 10th

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 Help Needed!!

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 Dana Robertson at robertson2900@roadrunner.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!

May 2017 Calendar

Lord & Tailor Thurs. & Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM

Food Pantry Wed 10a-1p ~ 5p-7p

SUNDAY

02:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

06:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

14th- 5th Sunday of Easter - Mother's Day

21st- 6th Sunday of Easter Recovery Sunday

11:30 AM Vestry Meeting in Library

28th- 7th Sunday of Easter

MONDAY

11:00 a.m. Senior Activities & Meal

01:00 p.m. Adult Bridge - Lib

03:00 p.m. All Saints Strength Training Group - Steven's Rm

Groups Scheduled:

15th 7 PM Photo Club - Parish Hall

TUESDAY

06:30 a.m. Women's Worship -PH

01:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Lib

Groups Scheduled:

WEDNESDAY

11:00 a.m. Senior Activities & Meal

01:30 p.m. Knitting Club -Lib

06:30 p.m. Choir

05:30 p.m. Table Tennis-Parish Hall

Groups Scheduled:

17th LAST TABLE TENNIS

31st ECW - Altar Guild- L&T Luncheon at Skylight Dining Room

THURSDAY

07:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study -Parish Hall

03:00 p.m. Bible Study - Library

03:00 p.m. All Saints Strength Training Group -Steven's Rm

05:00 p.m. Dinner Bell

Groups Scheduled:

18th 5:30 PM Appalachian Mountain Teen Project - Chapel

25th - 12 PM Outreach Luncheon - Parish Hall

6 PM - PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

FRIDAY

11:00 AM Senior Activities & Meal

08:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

Groups Scheduled:

19th Noon - ECW Bridge Luncheon

NO SENIOR MEAL

26th Last Senior Meal / Activities

SATURDAY

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - Library

08:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

Groups Scheduled:

20th 10 AM AA Breakfast - Parish Hall

27th 3 PM Governor's Landing Association - Parish Hall

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