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September 1, 2017 - Vol 10, Issue 35
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| Birthdays |
4th
Shirley Bentley
Gail Holm
Dorothy Tufts
7th Beverly Hulme
8th Bob Champagne
Russell Ellis
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| Anniversaries |
9th
Don & Sandi
Johnson
Adrian & Sarah Pelletier
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Penny Curtis
Joanne Crowe
Ushers
Joy & Brock Jones
Lectors
8 AM Lucy Hancock
10 AM
Susan Fuller
Presenters
Charlene & Stan
Anderson
Eucharistic Ministers
8 AM Gail Dietzer
10 AM Cate McMahon
Linda Pacheco
Greeters
Sandy McBeth
Connie Mitchell
Flower Guild
Cate McMahon
Flower Delivery
Sandy McBeth
Coffee
Pam Doyle
Anne Hunt
Dianne Wasmuth
Jeannie Muir
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Rector's Reflections
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There Must Be Another Way
Peter may be the "rock" on which Christ will build the church (Matt. 16:18), but when Jesus reveals the suffering that will come first, Peter becomes a tempter and "stumbling block." Assuming God must have a different way to save the world, Peter protests Jesus' suffering and death. Jesus explains to Peter and all his disciples that, in fact, this is the way to life-losing one's life in order to find it.
By tempting Jesus to an easier way than his journey through suffering to resurrection, Peter personifies a temptation common to all generations of Jesus' disciples: seeking a way to avoid "losing oneself," instead of surrendering all to and with the one we follow. Rather than losing our lives-our selves, possessions, and time-we hold on more tightly, afraid of what will happen to our comfort, success, and identity if we let go. Those things we hold onto then become, like Peter, stumbling blocks along the way of self-giving love.
But while "saving one's life" sounds sensible, those things also stand in the way of the new life into which Jesus beckons us to follow him. Perhaps Peter's problem is that he sees only the suffering and death, without grasping the new life that comes through it. In times when we too are tempted by worldly ways of comfort and success, convinced that surely God must have an easier way than the way of self-giving love, this gospel reminds us that resurrection and life await on the other side of suffering and death.
This is the way of our God who becomes human in Jesus: emptying himself of power and dignity, losing his very own life for the sake of the world's life. Seen through the lens of resurrection just ahead on the journey, what other way could there be? [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]
May you rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, and persevere in prayer,
Bill +
Worship at 8:00 am inside, and due to the weather forecast, it looks like "Mass Near the Grass" in the Parish Hall at 10:00 am this Sunday (still bring your lawn chairs if you wish).
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The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost- August 27, 2017
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Processional with Reverend Bill Petersen, Eucharistic Ministers Michael Scadron and Art Slocum
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Families in Transition - Great News!
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Subject:
Update on Hope House - Great news!
Date:
August 31, 2017 at 3:40:04 PM EDT
Message sent on behalf of Maureen Beauregard, President and Founder of Families in Transition
Dear Hope House Supporters,
We wanted to share the great news with you that the court case has been withdrawn.
We are now able to proceed with the Hope House project! We are in the process of tying up the loose ends and are hoping to begin construction toward the end of the year.
In order to celebrate, we're planning a "groundbreaking" event late in September. We'd love for our supporters to join us. Stay tuned for event details.
We thank you for sticking with us through this process. We truly can't wait to start housing and providing services the families in need in the Governor Wentworth School District.
Warm Regards,
Maureen
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Refugee Contributions Honored Through Storytelling
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Experience LIVE storytelling from people around the world in Manchester at the Palace Theatre on September 21st!
Please join the International Institute of New England to honor the contributions of refugees and immigrants through the timeless art of live storytelling. Performers are New Hampshire-based foreign- and U.S.- born residents who will share stories from their personal lives focusing on resettling as refugees as well as immigration and integration into our communities.
All funds support the non-profit International Institute of New England which offers services including: refugee resettlement, English language education, workforce training, citizenship services, and more. Hosted in partnership with Mass mouth, TripAdvisor, and IINE's Resettle Together community network.
Date & Time: Thursday September 21, 2017 7:00 PM
Tickets: VIP (includes post show reception) $125; Preferred seating $49.00; Reserved seating $19.00; Student seating: $9.00.
Thank you and see you at the show!
Warren Muir
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Deborah Bunting and her children Sam and Rebecca Coache
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The above photo was taken August 13, 2017
Deb Bunting and her family moved from Worcester, Ma to Wolfeboro in 1996. Deb was raised in the Anglican faith, and the family became active at All Saints shortly after moving here.
Sam is entering his junior year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is majoring in computer science and his future career is pointed toward cyber security. Rebecca will enter her senior year at Kingswood Regional High School and is leaning toward a career in math. Deb is a counselor at Kingswood Regional Middle School.
Both of her children have been raised at All Saints. One Sunday when Sam was an infant he was squirming in a pew that was near the front of the church, and Rev. Randy Dales stopped his sermon and stated to Sam to just hang in there a little longer as he only had a couple of more minutes left in the sermon. Of course the congregation laughed, and I am certain that I heard some mild clapping, too.
Deborah, Sam, and Rebecca are valued members of our congregation, and watching Sam and Rebecca grow up in our midst has been a gift to our church.
The photo of Rebecca and Sam was taken at our Summer Fair on July 18, 2014.
The above photo by Christy Parker of Deb Bunting and her daughter Rebecca was taken at the Summer Fair in 2015.
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September Painting Projects
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HOLY ROLLERS NEEDED
To continue stewardship of our church home, painters are needed to work on the office hallway and other projects. If you are available to help please let Bill Meyer or Dianne Wasmuth know.
We plan to work as a team on September 7th and 8th beginning at 8 AM.
Bill's email is:
wcam46@gmail.com. Dianne's email is:
diannewasm@yahoo.com
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Hope you can lend a hand.
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Potluck Church Picnic
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Mark your calendar September 10th.
Celebrate the end of summer at a
Potluck Church Picnic at the home of Gail and Don Holm organized by Episcopal Church Women-ECW. Weather permitting, the picnic will begin at noon.
Sign up sheets are posted in the Parish Hall.
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Leaf Raking for Elderly Couple in Birch Hill Estates
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An elderly couple in Birch Hill Estates, Wolfeboro needs assistance this fall with raking leaves (and perhaps trimming/taking down trees).
Their community requires that they keep up with this and they cannot afford to hire somebody.
Thanks!
Reverend Petersen
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Lucy Hancock and Joan Newell
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The above photo was taken on July 16th.
Joan Newell and her daughter Lucy Hancock have been coming to the Wolfeboro area most of Lucy's life.
The Newell family is from Hingham, Ma. Joan and her husband Mac who died in 2004 vacationed for years in Alton Bay. They built their present home on Worcester Island in 1965. They would use the home as a base for skiing in the winter and water activities in the summer. After Lucy retired 5 years ago, time at the lake home increased to include the summer and occasional week-ends in the winter.
Lucy and her husband, Arthur "Skip", are blessed with two sons. Charlie is a forester in Vermont, and Will is a police officer in Rollingsford, NH.
Soon after Labor Day Joan, Skip, and Lucy will be moving back to Hingham.
Joan who is 93 years young, has worked the book venue for years at our summer fair. Joan and Susie Walker's mother were friends in Hingham. Joan finished the interview by stating with a smile and chuckle, that the secret to life after 90 is to, "never give up, and do something!"
It goes without saying that we will miss their smiling faces and positive outlook this winter, and we look forward to worshiping with Joan and Lucy when they return next spring.
photo of Joan Newell taken at Summer Fair, July 18, 2014.
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Volunteers Needed for Dinner Bell
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Dinner Bell is looking for volunteers for Thursday, September 7th and September 21st.
Responsibilities include setting up, serving and cleanup. Usual hours are 3-6 pm and dinner is held in the parish hall. No cooking responsibilities are needed as we have a chef and helper prepare the meals.
Training is provided if this is your first time. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Young at 729-7700 or
4youngs03855@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Donna Young
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Alan and Sue Harding's Bountiful Peach Harvest
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The above photo was taken on Aug. 31st at Alan and Sue Harding's North Ridge Farm.
The drone photo showing Alan and Sue Harding's terraced peach and apple orchard on the hillside in front of their home was taken on Aug. 31st.
The peach harvest was so bountiful that the peach tree limbs drooped to the ground. The photo was taken on August 27th.
The photo below was taken on August 27th.
Alan and Sue Harding with the "fruits" of their labor. Most of the peaches were given away, and L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry received the bulk of the peaches. God Bless Alan and Sue for their ministry to our food pantry.
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Offertory Trio
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The photos of Michelle Coffey, Ralph and Holly Simons were taken on Sunday, August 27th
A musical trio consisting of Michelle Coffey, and Ralph and Holly Simons performed the beautiful Offertory hymn Jesus, Hope of the Nations by B. Doerksen
A link to the video of the Sunday Services can be found by clicking on the Sunday Services. That link is just below the Sunday Ministry Assignments.
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Dream Group
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WE WILL MEET THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH BEGINNING IN September, AT 11:30- 1:00 OR 1:30.
BRING A LUNCH OR HAVE A SNACK AT COFFEE HOUR.
Have you ever had a dream that puzzled you, whose images could not be forgotten. A dream group is a great way to begin to understand how we speak to ourselves in our dreams. I hope you will join us in this sacred journey to the self. "A dream unexamined is like a letter unopened." Facilitation offered by Linda Brown MSW.
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Kingswood Theater Boosters
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From:
Susan Fuller [mailto:sfuller5277@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2017 3:27 PM
To: All Saints Church E-News
Cc: Michael Allfrey
Subject: announcement for e-news
Fabric and costuming needed for Kingswood Theater.
As a member of the board of Kingswood Theater Boosters, I've been asked by the costumer, Michael Allfrey, at Kingswood Theater to spread the word about their need for costume and fabric donations.
In particular, black pants and shirts would be appreciated, in addition to fabrics of all color and kinds.
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
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Flowers on East Wall Behind Altar
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The above photo was taken on Sunday, August 27th
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| 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.
Would it be possible to put a little information in your Sunday's Bulletin
Thank you
Linda Coffey
Greenheart-LC
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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.
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!
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September 2017
Calendar
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Lord & Tailor
Thurs. & Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat. 10-1 PM
Food Pantry Wed 10a-1 PM ~ 5 PM-7 PM
Friday, September 1st
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall
Saturday, September 2nd
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - AA - Parish Hall
8 - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall
SUNDAY, September 3rd-
13th Sunday after Pentecost
8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist - 10AM Mass on the Grass (weather permitting)
2:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall
6:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall
MONDAY, September 4th
Labor Day
1:00 PM Senior Bridge - Library
7:00 PM Photo Club - Parish Hall
TUESDAY, September 5th
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM - Women's Worship - Parish Hall
8:00 AM- Vestry Executive Meeting
1:30 PM -4:00 PM - Scrabble Club - Library
WEDNESDAY, September 6th
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Caregivers Board Meeting - Library
10:00 AM - 2 PM - Senior Meals and Activities
11:00 AM - 1 PM - Senior Ctr. Volunteer Meeting
1:30 PM Knitting Club -Library
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Table Tennis - Parish Hall
THURSDAY, September 7th
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study -Parish Hall
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist - Library
5:00 PM - Dinner Bell
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM - Stamp Club - Library
FRIDAY, September 8th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Senior Meals & Activities
8:00 PM AA Meeting - Parish Hall
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