Understanding Islam - Discussion Led by Michael Scadron - All Saints Library
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May 19, 2017 - Vol 10, Issue 20
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| Birthdays |
21st Peter Marshall
23rdLynne Moughty
Evelyn Shannon
24th Marie Lander
Charlene Anderson
25th Margaret Barnes
Maya Naramore
27th Megan Rourke
Bhupendra Khetani
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| Anniversaries |
25th Alan & Susan
Harding
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Linda Pacheco
Ritva Torma
Ushers
Joy & Brock Jones
Lectors
8 AM Christy Parker
10 AM
Ralph Simons
Presenters
Anne & Jim Bullitt
Eucharistic Ministers
8 AM Jay Wyman
10 AM Bill Lander
Cate McMahon
Greeters
Georgia Mosher
Jane Newcomb
Flower Guild
Lynne Moughty
Flower Delivery
Lynne Moughty
Coffee
Preschool Bd.
Bill & Penny Meyer
Linda Pacheco
Beth Smith
Dianne Wasmuth
Linda Siracusa
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Rector's Reflections
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Not Orphaned
"I will not leave you orphaned," Jesus promises us in Sunday's gospel. God is not some ruthless heavenly spectator judging us as on reality television, relishing our failures, wishing to exchange us for a better or more attractive child, no curmudgeonly "Daddy Warbucks" in the sky. Rather, God comes to love us in Jesus, singularly loving and accepting, seeking our trust, promising to be ever-present with us in the Holy Spirit. This Holy Advocate moves us even when we don't recognize its power, even when it seems "an unknown God" (Acts 17:23). Though we might battle an elemental loneliness, we have not been abandoned.
Many life experiences can leave us feeling orphaned or abandoned. Family can ease that feeling but also magnify it if our family relationships are strained or if our families live far away. Think of those in your congregation who count deployed soldiers among their loved ones in recent years, or construction workers and tradesmen who need to live in hotels far away from their families to keep making money for their families in the recent difficult economy. The Internet, webcams, Skype, and social networking can link people across the miles but can further aggravate loneliness and isolation when these substitute for real intimacy in our highly connected world. How do we experience this loneliness and this longing for home and belonging? How does Jesus' promise that he will not leave us orphaned speak to these real-life concerns? [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]
I visited folks in hospital and nursing home rooms this week. Both places sometimes difficult for folks to envision how the support of God through the advocate promised in John 14 comes to us. When we do not get to see or hear those we love in familiar circumstances and places,, the simple gifts Jesus offers in body and blood, bread and wine shared with real warm neighbors have great power. Even when life keeps delivering bad news about how far apart we are from another, "I will not leave you orphaned" is the promise God is with us, no matter what.
Walking together with Jesus,
Bill
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P.S. This is the prayer shared with the Ruth bible study group this week that resonates with being a Spirit-led faith community in this time and place...
God of all nations and peoples, be with us in our homecomings. Be with us in the risks we take as we venture into new places. Be with us in our settled lives as we welcome the stranger. Help us to be people of truth-telling and gratitude. Meet our sorrow with blessing and surprise. All this we ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Welcome Back Snowbirds Potluck Dinner
Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00 PM, BYOB (wine)
All are welcome to enjoy everyone's company, relax and share a meal. Program includes an 10 minute slide / video presentation from Phil Wasmuth and a Summer Fair update from the co-chairs Jay Wyman and Joanne Crow. Please sign up in the undercroft acknowledging either Main course, Salad or Dessert. Feel free to contact Anne Hunt if you are unable to sign-up, or if you are available to help:
annehuntpt@gmail.com
. Assistance with set-up and clean-up would be greatly appreciated.
Wolfeboro Reads Summer Reading List
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
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The Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 14, 2017
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Episcopal Church Women Bridge Luncheon
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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.
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All Saints Preschool Celebration
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At the coffee hour following the 10 pm service we will be celebrating 20 years of All Saints Preschool.
Please join us as we honor our teachers, Terry Colby and Tammy Jones.
The All Saints Preschool Board
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Larry and Jane Carville
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photo of Larry and Jane taken in their home on May 13th
Larry and Jane have a long and wonderful history with All Saints. Jane is from Massachusetts and Larry is from Maine and both ended up in Wolfeboro via jobs. Jane's first job was teaching Home Economics at Brewster, which was a public high school for Wolfeboro until 1964. Larry served in the army from 1954 thru 1956, and was working for First National Food Grocery Store that was located in the present Dive Winnipesaukee store. Larry stated that there are still tiles on the wall that reflect that it was a grocery store. A few years later Larry became a fireman and remained with the Wolfeboro Fire Department until retirement 22 years later. A mutual friend introduced them and they were married in 1959. They joined All Saints in the early 60's. The church had been built in 1959, and pews were not added to the Sanctuary until 1963.
After Jane retired from Brewster, she bought a fabric store in Wolfeboro which she kept for several years. Jane used her knowledge from the fabric business to run the fabric booth for several decades at our summer fair. For many years the summer fair was organized and run by the women of the church and was held on a Friday morning. The classrooms were used to hold the booths, and turkey salad or lobster salad were served for lunch in the Parish Hall.
Soon after joining the church Larry became a member of the Altar Guild. His responsibility was to polish the silver and brass, which he did for many years.
After joining the church, Jane joined and was a vital and beloved member of the choir until recently when mobility issues kept her from climbing the stairs to the choir loft.
Jane stated that All Saints did not have carpet in the early 60's. The noise from the choir going up and down the choir loft steps for communion created a distraction for the parishioners. After having the choir take communion after everyone else it was finally decided to have the choir take communion first. Our choir continues to take communion first, not because of some ancient law, but trial and error demonstrated over five decades ago that it caused less distraction. Over the years this became a tradition that is still followed today.
Larry and Jane raised 4 beautiful daughters, and are blessed with four grandchildren. They are a wonderful example of a couple that have lived and contributed to the rich history of our church from its beginnings at its present location. We are grateful for their ministry to All Saints of over 50 years. May God continue to bless them.
photo of Jane and Larry taken at Summer Fair on July 19, 2014.
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Parish Directory with Photos
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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
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Gail Dietzer
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The photo above of Gail Dietzer was taken on May 14th.
Gail Dietzer was raised in Hamburg, New York which is a suburb of Buffalo. She and her husband Kurt had vacationed in Wolfeboro since 1992, and permanently moved here on Dec. 31, 2000. She joined the church soon after moving to Wolfeboro.
Gail is a volunteer at Lord and Tailor, is an Eucharistic Minister, and is a member of the Welcoming Committee. Gail continues to have a huge finger print on our summer fair, and for many years chaired the silent auction booth. This past year she helped with glass ware. On the day of last summer's fair, Lorraine Holley pointed out that the 7 water glasses that were priced at a dollar each by Gail were Waterford Crystal. Gail assumed that the 8th glass which would have made the set more valuable was broken. She grabbed an empty box to take the glasses to the silent auction booth, and much to her amazement saw the 8th waterford crystal glass laying in the bottom of the box. Gail immediately boxed them and took them to the silent auction where they were sold for a much higher price.
Gail is one of those valuable contributors who works well behind the scene. She sees a job that needs to be done and does it. Several years ago I was chairing the silent auction booth for the first time, and noticed each Sunday that a few new "Treasures" were placed in the classroom that housed the silent auction items. No one knew who was adding these valuable items, so one Sunday I came early and sure enough I saw Gail pick out an item from the Parish Hall and place it in the silent auction classroom. I thanked her for the extra help, and she stated that out of old habits she continued to look for hidden items that should be in the silent auction. I think she was probably just helping out a rookie.
Gail continues to work part time at Brewster Academy as a nurse. Gail means so much to All Saints, and all of us are grateful that she continues her All Saints ministry, often behind the scene, that enriches our church.
photo below of Gerry DeGeorge and Gail Dietzer was taken on July 11, 2016.
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Episcopal Church Women and Lord & Tailor Luncheon
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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
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Mother's Day Coffee Hour
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In the photo above David Jeffers helps with the coffee hour on Mother's Day, May 14th.
The food for the coffee hour on Mother's Day was provided by several of the father's of the congregation. The deviled eggs received high reviews and were prepared by David Jeffers. David stated that he followed an online recipe, and this was the first time he had made deviled eggs.
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Summer Fair News
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Summer will be here soon. So will the Summer Fair.
We are still in need of Booth Helpers.
Please take a look at the needs on bulletin board in the Undercroft. If you are available, please sign up. Important dates are: June 11th ( move of items from the Garage to the Undercroft) and July 15 (The Fair) All help is welcome. If you do not have the time, please consider being a Fair Angel.
This is also a time to find homes for those items you no longer need. As of June 11th, items can be dropped off in the undercroft for sorting and pricing. There is also a need for 4 inch plant pots. If you have any extra pots, please save for the fair.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Crowe
(603 930-2607; Joannecrowe317@gmail.com) or Jay Wyman (603 569-3953; jaywyman@metrocast.net).
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Renovation Projects at All Saints
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The above photo of Dave Smith was taken on May 14th.
Recently Dave Smith installed additional lighting in the church.
The photo below shows the stained glass window with new backlighting that Dave Smith installed. This beautiful stained glass window, is located above the Narthex entrance to the Stevens Room. When the church was built in 1959 this was an outside wall at the back of the church. This photo was taken on May 15th.
This beautiful sconce was installed by Dave Smith on May 14th, and is located on the stairway landing leading the choir loft. The photo was taken on May 15th.
Our terrific Junior Warden, Bill Meyer, fastens a pew to floor in the choir loft. This photo was taken on May 15th.
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End 68 Hours of Hunger
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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.
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Sorting at Lord & Tailor
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The above photo was taken on May 15th.
Sorting is a vital job at Lord and Tailor. Donated clothes are sorted and either stored, displayed for purchase, given away, or transferred to the storage shed where it will be picked up by the Salvation Army. In this photo, Arlene Salzgeber, Pam Uthenwoldt, and Cathy Why pause for this photo while on sorting duty.
The photo below shows bags of clothing in the storage shed that will be picked up by the Salvation Army. Photo taken on May 14th.
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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 Dana Robertson at robertson2900@roadrunner.com.
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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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May 2017
Calendar
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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
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:
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:
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:
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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