Hank Snowdon Memorial Service

I'm considering entitling this Sunday's sermon: "Pick a Parable, Any Parable" as Jesus offers several brief parables that explore the implications of the announcement "the kingdom of heaven is near!" for people's lives.

A string of parables describe the kingdom of heaven, and then we hear Jesus' question: "Have you understood all this?" The mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure, pearls-these bring good news of growth and joy and riches. Then come the fish, the furnace of fire, and the weeping and gnashing of teeth. Once again this week we hear of a God of mercy and justice. Once again there is good news to be heard in Paul's letter to the church at Rome-nothing will ever separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus. How will we reconcile these two images of God?

"Kingdoms" are not common in our world. When most of us think about kingdoms, we call up images of British royalty-Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, jeweled crowns, a palace. At the time the Gospel of Matthew was written, the people were subject to the empire, or kingdom, of Rome. Perhaps the writer wants us to contrast the oppressive rule of Rome with a vision of heaven's kingdom of love and mercy. The translation of the Greek basileia, a feminine word, usually rendered in English as "kingdom" is difficult. The writer of Matthew may have used the expression "kingdom of heaven" instead of "kingdom of God" in order not to offend Jewish Christ-believers who honored the word for God by avoiding its use.

King Solomon asks God for the wisdom to discern between good and evil, for the understanding to live out both justice and mercy as a ruler of God's people. God was pleased with Solomon's request. The wisdom Solomon seeks to rule his earthly kingdom reflects the wisdom of the kingdom of heaven. King Solomon was variously successful in his discernment of good and evil, as are we. [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]

Grace and peace,

Bill +

This Sunday is L.I.F.E. Ministries Sunday!

Please bring an additional special financial or food offering to support our food pantry. Thanks.

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a wonderful program of study and reflection providing people from all walks of life with the education to grow in Christian faith and to carry out their ministries. There is an on-line group starting in September with a number of people from our Lakes Convocation enrolled (including Susan Fuller and Ralph Simons from All Saints). If you would like more information, please contact Rev. Bill Cruse at bcruse61@gmail.com as soon as possible.

EfM is a 4-year, 36 weeks/year adult education forum - no tests, no grades, no college credit. Students commit to one year at a time. It's fun and challenging.
How much time will this take? Online groups meet for an hour and a half. Students are expected to spend additional time needed to keep up with the group's online discussion board. Reading the course book, the Bible and other works, doing the exercises, etc., will take some more hours. The first year is the most time-consuming, with the Old Testament readings sometimes being quite long. What each student takes away from EfM probably is most dependent on how much time and energy they are willing to devote to the course. It is rare for the work to consume more than seven hours per week, with five hours being a more realistic estimate.
Tuition ($350/year) pays for the course and a set of materials to support the work for the year in which each student is enrolled. The materials provided include the EfM Reading and Reflection Guide, containing the assignments for each of the 36 weeks of study; text(s) for the assigned readings in the Christian Tradition, according to which year of the sequence in which you are enrolled; and two "interlude" texts, common reading for the whole group. Participants provide their own Bible.
Since this is an online course, each student will need a computer and access to the internet. High-speed internet access is preferred.
The course consists of three kinds of activities: individual reading and study, related work in the discussion board and attendance at the weekly seminar.
The group/course is led by a trained mentor, not a teacher or expert. The mentor guides the conversation and participates.
here's the link to the EfM Online PDF:EFM

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 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost - July 23, 2017

Memorial Service for Hank Snowdon

Dear Beloveds of All Saints,

It is with great sadness that I write to let you know of the death of Hank Snowdon. Hank died Monday at Catholic Medical Center after a period of declining health. Please hold Linda and her family in your prayers as they prepare to commend him to God. A memorial service will be held this Saturday at 1:00 pm..

Our eternal God gave Hank a new birth in baptism and entrusted him to us to know and to love for a time that feels too short. As we thank God for the life Hank shared with us, we cast all our sorrow on God, so we may know the comfort and consolation of that love.

In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Bill+

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Worship and Bible Study Groups

Women's Worship Group - Tuesday's at 6:30 AM - Parish Hall

The above photo of the Women's Worship Group was taken on June 27th.

The Women's Worship Group under the leadership of Cate McMahon meets each Tuesday morning in the Parish Hall at 6:30 AM. The group encourages all women to attend. Those in the photo are: Felicity Freund, Dianne Wasmuth, Margaret Barnes, Lynne Moughty, Susan Dean Olson, Lynn Tyler, Louise Graham, Cate McMahon, Connie Mitchell, Lynne Slocum, and Sandi Johnson

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

The Men's Bible Study Group photo was taken June 29th, and is led by Art Slocum. The group reads and studies the Biblical Readings for the following Sunday. All men are welcome to attend. An optional breakfast follows at 8:30 AM at the Huggins Hospital Cafeteria.

Those in the photo are: Pat Morris, Bob Woerheide, Art Slocum, Bill Meyer, James Cross, Ralph Simons, Don Holm, Rev. Bill Petersen, & Don Johnson. Photo taken by Phil Wasmuth who also is a member of the Bible Study Group.

Thursday Afternoon Bible Study Group - Thurs. Afternoon at 3:00 PM- Holy Communion served at 4 PM.

The above photo was taken on June 21st.

The Thursday Afternoon Bible Study Group is an ecumenical group that is led by Reverend Bill Petersen. The group decides on a book to study. Each week passages are read by the group, and discussion follows each passage. Holy Communion is served at 4 PM. A few weeks ago the group read and discussed the book of Ruth and presently are finishing the book of James. The group is open to anyone in the community.

Members in the photo are: Linda Brown, Danielle Pierpont, Elizabeth Preysner, Sandy McBeth, Joyce Lake, Peter Walker, Susie Walker, Lee White, Rev. Bill Petersen, Zell Kellogg, Clint Brown, Bree Schuette, and Don Johnson.

Coffee Hour Schedule

July 30 - Connie Mitchell, Michelle Voss, Louise Graham, Sandi Johnson (coffee)

Aug 6 - Dianne Wasmuth, ___?____, _____?___

This is where the 10 o'clock service needs assistance.

Please contact me if you are willing and available. Thanks, Anne Hunt 569-5650

Holly & Ralph Simons

In the above photo was taken on July 20th. This was Ralph and Holly's last full day in Moldova.

The family was celebrating Ralph's birthday in the capital city of Chisinau.

Those in the photo are: Holly, Grace held by her mother Rachel Dyachenko. Those in the back row are: Vitali Dyachenko, and Ralph.

Beloved friends,

We wanted to share this link to a Google album "snapshot" of our just-completed trip to Moldova to visit Rachel, Vitali and baby Grace. We are recently home recovering, reflecting, and rejoicing. We carried you in our hearts, and are so grateful for your prayers, love and support.

Holly, for Ralph, too

https://photos.app.goo.gl/f9h2d8JwRj9YccII3

The photo below was taken in front of the colorful La Via Center. This is where Rachel, Vitali and eight other staff offer many layers of help to children ranging in age from 6 through the teen years. The lady in the photo is Magda who is a long time colleague and worker with La Via, and comes from Romania. All Saints Mission funds have helped to sponsor the center .

Sue McDonald

Photo taken on July 23rd

Sue McDonald has a long history of over twenty-five years with All Saints. Sue stated that she has been enjoying family vacations in Wolfeboro since she was an infant.

About 20 years ago she permanently moved from New York City to Wolfeboro. Soon after moving here she was hired as a nurse at Huggins Hospital. Huggins recently transferred her to Sugar Hill.

Sue has two girls and is blessed with two grandchildren. Sue states that she is a silent person, but is proud that she kept bidding and finally won a rocking chair at our just completed summer fair.

We are grateful that this quiet, graceful lady is part of our parish and is continuing her long history of worshipping at All Saints.

Thai Scholar Program

Photo taken on July 23rd

Liz Preysner, who teaches at the Tilton Academy and Brewster Academy in the summer brought several members of the Thai Scholars Program to worship at All Saints this past Sunday. This fall the students from Thailand will matriculate to various schools, colleges, and universities. Liz has been attending the Thursday afternoon Bible Study Class and worshipping at All Saints. We are grateful that Liz has been worshipping with us, and chose to share her faith with the students from Thailand.

Host Families for Exchange Students

Hello,

My name is Linda Coffey, and I am the local coordinator for exchange students.

I'm currently seeking families to host an exchange student

for the 2017-2018 school year. There are two students that I would

like to find a family. One is a 16 year old Brazilian girl whose interest is music.

She sings, plays the piano, and is involved with the choir and orchestra in her home country. She also enjoys soccer.

The other student is a 16 year old Italian boy who has a passion for soccer.

He also enjoys swimming and skiing. Both students come with good English skills/own

spending money. All families are welcome to host. Single parents, families with/without children

and the empty nester. School is approaching fast and hoping to find these students

a wonderful host family soon.

More information on the program/students contact linda_coffey@hotmail.com

Would it be possible to put a little information in your Sunday's Bulletin

Thank you

Linda Coffey

Greenheart-LC

Music

In the above photo, Becky Ryder Riley practices the Processional Hymn, Lord of All Hopefulness before the 10 AM service on July 9th.

Becky Ryder Riley filled in for our Music Director, Holly Simons on July 9th and 16th. Becky is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. She holds a BA degree from the University of New Hampshire. She is a member of the NH Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association and the Seacoast Chapter of Music Teachers

In the photo below, Kit Peterson performs the Prelude hymn, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us on July 23rd.

In the photo below, the choir under the direction of Kit Peterson performs the Offertory Anthem Lord, Who Knows My Heart. The summer choir members are: first row, left to right, Susan Fuller, Priscilla Theberge, Lynne Slocum, & Marge Morris. Choir members on the second row are: Art Slocum, Ian Whitmore, Paul Dostie, and John Peterson.

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.

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 & August 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 29th

1:00 PM - Hank Snowden Memorial Service - Reception in Parish Hall

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - AA - Parish Hall

8 - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall

SUNDAY, July 30th- 8th Sunday after Pentecost

8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist

2:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

6:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

MONDAY, July 31st

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - ASSTG - Stevens Room

TUESDAY, August 1st

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

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

WEDNESDAY, August 2nd

1:30 PM Knitting Club -Library

THURSDAY, August 3rd

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

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

3:00 PM - ASSTG - Stevens Room

FRIDAY, August 4th

8:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

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