Bill and Marny Peabody All Saints e-News

A wild goose is strong, beautiful and...utterly unpredictable. It often surprises us and disturbs our plans, leading us on wild and wonderful adventures. As such, it truly symbolizes the spirit we follow and the beloved community we seek to build. After all, wild geese most often fly in flocks, sharing a common direction, honking their encouragement to each other and freely providing "lift" to one another simply by sticking together.

This week Kay and I have returned to the Wild Goose Festival, a gathering that feeds our spirituality and is a "thin place" where we experience the divine. Hot Springs, North Carolina is a small Appalachian Trail town nestled in Pisgah National Forest on the French Broad River. Wild Goose is a four-day art, music, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. This year we look forward to the stories of some of the leading holy troublemakers and prophetic voices in America including: Sister Simone, Diana Butler Bass, William Barber, Otis Moss III, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Brian McLaren.

Wild Goose is a place where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders, writers, dreamers, artists, visionaries, social justice activists, peace-makers. The festival sponsors include both The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and their hospitality tents are next to one another. The board chair is the Rev. Joy Carroll Wallis, one of the first women ordained to the priesthood in the Church of England in 1994 (she was the real-life Vicar of Dibley and the inspiration for the 1994 BBC comedy series).

May God surprise and disturb us, as we fly together in faith!

Bill +

P.S. Please contact our Parish Administrator Deb Hoyt, or Senior Warden Don Holm in case of pastoral emergencies and they will connect you to a local priest.

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Hold the Date: Ask A Muslim Anything potluck, Thursday, August 3rd @ 6:00 pm

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.

The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost - July 9, 2017

The white rose on the altar is in memory of Rachel Gardner. Rachel is the late sister of Michelle Coffey.

Reverend Petersen is on Vacation

Pastor Bill will be on vacation through July 18th. See Rector's Reflections for further details. Please contact the office or Don Holm (603 569-3096) if in need of pastoral care.

Marny and Bill Peabody

Marny and Bill have spent summers on Sleepers Island on Lake Winnipesaukee for the last 27 years. Recently they moved permanently from Atkinson, NH to Alton Bay. They have been attending the 8 AM service at All Saints for several weeks as they continue to look for a church home. Marny stated that the congregation at All Saints has been gracious and friendly. She added that this is a very welcoming church.

We hope that Bill and Marny continue to feel welcome, and we are grateful that they are worshipping with us.

History of Immigration & Governmental Policies

In the above photo, Warren Muir shares a moment with his good friend Jim Ziglar.

In the above photo, Jim Ziglar - the former director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service under George W. Bush - gave an overview of the four major waves of immigration that have occurred in the United States. Mr. Ziglar also talked about immigration policy, and entertained questions from the audience. Several parishioners stayed - after the questions and answers ended - to continue the discussion. Mr. Ziglar's talk was filled with stories, illustrations, and was delivered with a sense of humor and a quick wit. The time with Mr. Ziglar passed very quickly, and he received appreciative and sustained applause for an informative lecture and discussion.

Lord and Tailor July Sale

Sale

Buy One, Get One Free

Lord and Tailor

July 6th - July 29th

Closed July 13th & 14th

Women's Shirts, Pants, Capris, & Shorts

Men's Shirts & Pants

In the photo below, Sam Wasmuth and his brother Leo help load clothes from the bin that have just arrived at Lord & Tailor.

The photos of the grandchildren of Phil & Dianne Wasmuth were taken on July 11th.

In the photo below, Leo Wasmuth carries a bag of clothes that will be picked up by the Salvation Army. This might be in violation of child labor laws.

The above photo was taken July 13th. The Lord & Tailor sorting crew are left to right: Sue Adams, Arlene Salzgeber, Sandy McBeth, Margaret Barnes, Sandi Johnson, and Jeannie Muir.

L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry Summer Relief Weekend

L.IF.E. Ministries Food Pantry is, again, conducting a special summer fundraiser to further their work toward hunger relief for Wolfeboro area families.The L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry Hunger Relief Weekend is July 28-30,

Local musicians are presenting a musical variety concert, Sunday, July 30th at 7PM at the First Congregational Church in Wolfeboro. The following performers are generously donating their time and talents to the food pantry's efforts to mitigate hunger. Back by popular demand are Natalie Hebden, The Starlight Honeys, and the Davey Family Band. Joining the effort this year is String Equinox comprised ofBeverly Woods and Shana Aisenberg.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at church on Sundays, July 16th and 23rd, at Blacks in Wolfeboro during store hours, in front of Harvest Market and Spencer Hughes Real Estate on Saturday and Sunday July 29th and 30th between 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the door if not sold out.

Seven area churches will be receiving donations at services on the weekend of July 30th. These churches include All Saints Episcopal, First Baptist, First Christian, Melvin Village Community, Saint Katharine Drexel, and Tuftonboro Methodist. 50/50 raffle tickets will also be sold at Harvest and Spencer Hughes at the times listed above. You can also place donations in jars located in many stores in Wolfeboro and Alton.

Please remember that 100% of funds raised goes to support hunger relief. All workers, performers, and the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro are giving their time, talent, or space free of charge. The 1591 individuals representing 721 families who received 143,058 meals in 2016 appreciate your compassion and generosity.

Final Days Before Summer Fair

In the above photo taken on July 7th, Fair Co-Chairs Joanne Crowe and Jay Wyman enjoy a lighter moment as they look at fair items.

In the photos below taken on July 9th, Jay and JoAnne review the schedule for the week before the fair at the 8 and 10 AM services.

Summer Fair Angels

Susie Walker is in charge of Fair Angels, and wishes to express her gratitude and thanks for those who have given to the Fair Angels. So, far just over $2,000 dollars have been raised. It takes over $3,000 dollars to pay for the expenses of running the Summer Fair. Some of those expenses are used to rent the tents, pay for police supervision, and buy food that will be sold.

Several years ago Fair Angels was established to pay for those expenses so that every dollar taken in at the fair will be on the profit side of the ledger. A check made out to All Saints can be dropped off at the main office or placed in the collection plate. Please note on the check that the money is to be used for the Fair Angels.

Fair Tents

In the photo below, Tents R' Us owner Dave Coutoure and his son Christian relax after erecting the tents for the fair. Photo taken on Wed., July 12th.

Photo below taken on July 12th.

Table set up photos taken on July 13th

In the photo below Dan Lake and Lee White carry a table.

In the photo below, Sue Adams carries a saw horse.

In the photo below, fair co-chairs Joanne Crowe and Jay Wyman review plans on setting up the tables.

In the photo below, Carter Silva carries a saw horse to a tent.

In the photo below, Alexis Silva carries a saw horse.

In the photo below Tom Adams carries saw horse parts.

Ralph & Holly Simons Granddaughter

Photos supplied by Ralph Simons

In the two photos Grace Alexandra Vyachenko, who was born on June 13th, is held by Holly Simons. In the photo below, Rachel (Simons) Vyachenko and Ralph share the photo with Grace. Holly and Ralph are visiting Vitali, Rachel, and Grace. Vitali and Rachel are missionaries in Moldova.

Dinner Bell

Thank you to all of you who have volunteered for the Dinner Bell weekly meal, it is truly appreciated!

Volunteers will still be setting up (limited) and serving and cleaning up. Two people are needed each week for this. If you are available on Thursday, July 20th from 3-6 pm, please consider volunteering for this enriching meal.

Please contact Donna Young if you are able to volunteer or need to learn more about this program.

Thanks,

Donna 603-729-7700 or 4youngs03855@gmail.com .

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!

July 2017 Calendar

Lord & Tailor Thurs. & Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM Sat. 10-1 PM

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

Saturday, July 15th

Summer Fair 10 AM - 2 PM - Set up at 6:30 AM

8 - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall

SUNDAY, July 16th - 6th Sunday after Pentecost

8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist

2:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

6:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

MONDAY, July 17th

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bridge - Library

7:00 PM - Photo Club

TUESDAY, July 18th

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM - Women's Worship - Parish Hall

1:30 PM -4:00 PM - Scrabble Club - Library

WEDNESDAY, July 19th

1:30 PM Knitting Club -Library

THURSDAY, July 20th

7:30 AM Men's Bible Study -Parish Hall

3:00 - 4:30 PM - Book of James Bible Study & Holy Eucharist - Library

5:00 PM - Dinner Bell Cookout

5:30 PM - 7 PM - Appalachian Mountain Teen Project - Chapel

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Dist. 16 AA - Library

FRIDAY, July 14th

8:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

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