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In the parable of the wheat and the weeds (Sundays Gospel Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43) Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul (Sundays Epistle Romans 8:12-25), we long for the day that all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having both weeds and wheat within us, we humbly place our hope in the promises of God, and from the Lord 's Table we go forth to bear the fruit of justice and mercy.

While away for rest and renewal, Kay and I stopped at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, New York. It was there that the age-old question became visible in 'BreakFree' the sculpture by Winston Churchill's granddaughter Edwina Sandys in Freedom Court. The two 12 foot figures of Man and Woman emerge from symbolic, giant barbed wire, expressing our irresistible quest for freedom. Appropriately, this sculpture stands on a podium inscribed around the base with Roosevelt's 'Four Freedoms' (freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear).

Of course the ultimate freedom is God liberating us and creation from bondage to sin, death and decay through the cross of Christ. The parable of the wheat and the weeds warns against our tendency to identify (judge) who is evil and who is good. The good news is that God will judge, and that in the face of evil and injustice in our world (and in ourselves), God is not so focused on removing the weeds in the fields of our lives that we are destroyed; for that freedom, I am eternally thankful.

Grace and peace,

Bill+

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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 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - July 16, 2017

Fair Special Edition

The summer fair presents a great opportunity to visually record large numbers of our congregation serving our church at the same time on the same day at the same location. It is a photographer's dream. The fair is the culmination of weeks preparing for this day. This issue captures many of our flock who worked to make the fair a success.

Welcoming Those Attending the Fair

In the above photo, summer fair co-chair Jay Wyman welcomes those who are attending the fair.

Summer Fair co-chair Joanne Crowe is in the center, and Phil Wasmuth is on the right. Phil read the opening prayer that was written by Rev. Petersen. Rev. Petersen's prayer is found below.

All Saints Summer Fair Prayer

Holy God, thank you for summer, for light and warmth,

the gifts of nature and for the annual cycles and seasons.

Today, we thank you for this Summer Fair,

for those who have worked to put it on,

for those who attend it, and for all

who will benefit and be impacted by it.

May your Spirit fill us with joy and gratitude,

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

C0-Chairs Thank the Fair Participants

The two photos of summer fair co-chairs Jay Wyman and Joanne Crowe were taken on Sunday, July 16th. Jay and Joanne thanked those who helped with the fair, and also reported that several organizations were given items from the fair. One of the organizations, the International Institute of New England, (IINE), helps resettle refugees that have recently arrived in New Hampshire. A photo of their director and van that was loaded with items from the fair is found near the end of this issue. Several truck loads of items were also distributed to White Horse Addiction Center, Agape Industries, and Good Will.

In addition to sharing items with other groups, All Saints tithes 10% of the gross receipts for mission.

As with past fair chairs, Jay and Joanne provided exemplary leadership. Our church is grateful for their leadership and their willingness to chair the fair this year.

Fair Financials:

BOOTH Total Net Sales

Auction $3,025.00

Baked Goods $444.00

Books $823.15

Collectibles $1,372.50

Crafts $406.39

Fabrics $166.30

Furniture $415.00

Glassware $359.15

Green Thumb $1,543.40

Home Furnishings $2,991.01

Jewelry $1,175.75

Linens $1,271.00

Raffle $375.00

Refreshments $1,308.30

Toys, Games, & Sporting Goods $1,058.55

TOTALS: $16,734.50

Fair Angels: $2,720.00 As of 7/15

Fair Expenses: -$2,742.43

Net Profit: $16,712.07

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

Early Morning Fair Set Up

In the above photo Candice Tordonato, surprises Connie Mitchell

In the photo below, Don Holm carries several boxes for a booth

In the above photo, Brock Jones, Connie Mitchell, and Joanne Crowe are part of a large group of volunteers that carried items to the booths. It took just over an hour to transport all the fair items to the booths in the tents.

In the photo below, Art Slocum and Charlie Kellogg transport a large chair to the furniture area.

In the photo below, Pat Hodder carries items to the Collectibles Booth

Coffee Hour Assignments

Hi Phil -

I am attaching the coffee hour assignment thru Aug. 6th.

July 23 - Sandi Johnson, Joanne Crowe, Jeannie Muir

July 30 - Connie Mitchell, Michelle Voss, Barbara Elkins

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

The 10 o'clock service needs assistance on Aug. 6th.

Please contact me if you are willing and available.

Thanks, Anne Hunt 569-5650

Summer Fair Booths

Sporting Goods - Tom Wilson, Lynne Moughty, & Julie Wilson

Collectibles - Dianne Wasmuth, Martha Shimkus, Shelly Laine, Donna Cote, & Pat Hodder

Glassware - Dania Jones, Avey Eisenhower, Gerry DeGeorge, Gail Dietzer, Abbey Sauda, & Judy Cole

Linens - Wilma Greymont, Sandy McBeth, Lorraine Crocker, & Sarah Day

Housewares - Dave Haeger, Candice Tordonato, Peter Walker, Mary Haeger, Polly Smith, Susie Walker, Deborah Bunting, Winny Hargy, Karen Hargy, & Ben Hargy

Greenthumb - Wayne Ghirardini, Nancy Ghirardini, Joyce Lake, Pauline deRamer, Charlene Anderson, Inger Woerhide, & Susan Harding

Fabrics - Pam Uthenwoldt & Linda Brown. Not able to identify the two workers on the right.

Baked Goods- Terri White, Jeannine Zwoboda, Georgia Mosher, & Jane Newcomb

Jewelry - Rebecca Coache, Betty Brown, Joanne Zatskin, Penny Meyer, Sarah Cheesman, Prue Fitts, & Lynne Slocum

Books - Steve Day, Joan Newell, Jeannie Muir, Bob Parker, Priscilla Theberge, Felicity Freund, Louise Graham, & Carolyn Day

Furniture - Bob Champagne, Stan Anderson, Bill Meyer, & Art Slocum

Basket Raffle - Joy Jones and Carolyn Sundquist

Foods - Tom Cote, Richard Hayman, & Mark McLaughlin

Financial - Don Johnson, Don Hargy, Beth Smith, Anne Bullitt, & Pat Morris

Toys & Games - Courtney Silva

Silent Auction - Connie Mitchell, Jack Ferguson, & Christy Parker

Robert C. Woodworth

All Saints recently received this note from Sissy Farrow who lives at 5095 Napilihan St. 109B-167 in Lahaina, Hawaii 96761.

Dear Reverend and Members of the Congregation,

Thank you for your prayers and sympathy during Mr. Robert C. Woolworth's going to be with the Lord.

Woody's lovely wife Dottie was a member of your church, always contributing in so many ways.

We laid Woody to rest June 14th at Arlington National Cemetery with full military Honors. It was well attended and many of us walked along with Woody to the service behind the caisson.

Woody's a great man, missed by many, and one who served our country exemplary, honorably and with valor.

Thank you again for your prayers for Woody, please continue.

Bless you for the love you've given to them.

Respectfully yours,

Sissy Farrow and family

Fair Scenes

Perfect weather and lots of bargains attracted a large crowd to the fair.

In the photo below, fair workers Mark Laine, Tom Wilson, and Jeff Blackett enjoy exercise equipment from sporting goods. Jeff Blackett is the spouse of fair co-chair Joanne Crowe

Pat McLaughlin closes out a sale during the fair.

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.

Ending of Fair

In the photo below, the Director for the International Institute of New England, Amadou Hamady shows the fan stuffed with fair items that will be distributed to refugees that recently arrived in New Hampshire. Mr. Hamady was grateful for the generosity of our church.

A successful summer fair ends with the tables and saw horses returned to storage shed.

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

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 22nd

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

8 - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall

SUNDAY, July 23rd - 7th Sunday after Pentecost

8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist

2:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

6:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

MONDAY, July 24th

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

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

TUESDAY, July 25th

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

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

WEDNESDAY, July 26th

1:30 PM Knitting Club -Library

THURSDAY, July 27th

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY, July 28th

8:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall

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