Hank & Kathy Why

This Sunday we mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, a day packed with beautiful images, deep-seeded ideas, and a rich history. Reformation Sunday is a day focused on knowing God truthfully and in the process understanding who we are as people of faith and children of God in light of God's unbelievable grace.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther was an Augustinian monk and professor of theology who spent a great deal of time trying to know who God was and to find ways of expressing what he came to know and believe so that others would know God too. He was as we are, both saint and sinner, a person who used coarse language, drank beer, and wrote hymns using tunes people knew and recognized. When he wrote his catechism he used language his small son could understand. He even translated the Bible into the language people spoke. Truth about God and our faith, as complex as it is, should be something we can grasp and wrestle with.

Reformation Sunday is certainly a festival day where we celebrate and remember history, but it should also be a day to reexamine our faith. Part of that is recognizing the truth about our inadequacies, our failings, and our sinfulness. The law is like a mirror in a room with intense fluorescent lights; it shows us who we are with every flaw and wrinkle. But God doesn't look at us in that mirror. The truth about God brings us new knowledge about ourselves. God shines a new light on us, where iniquities are forgiven and sins forgotten. [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]

The message of Reformation Sunday is God's love for us. It is a love that frees us and redefines us as people of God and as members of the whole body of Christ. In God's eyes, we are beautiful. Come to worship to share in a liturgy that will be used around the world this Sunday. At 10:00 am we have a special Chorale Eucharist with our choir singing liturgical selections from Gordon Young's "Missa Exultate" throughout the service. This collection of seven songs was written by the prolific American composer (over 800 organ and choral pieces in his lifetime) between 1956 and 1964.

Liberated by God's Grace,

Bill +

Wolfeboro Serves: Youth Group Fall Clean-up

The interfaith youth group from All Saints, Brewster Academy, and First Congregational Church Wolfeboro gathered on Sunday, Oct. 22nd and assisted six area residents who needed assistance with fall clean-up at Birch Hill.

All Saints Sunday

This year we will observe All Saints Day on Sunday, November 5, 2017. In worship we will give thanks for all the saints who have died in the faith. We will pray and light candles for our departed family and friends, knowing that we are surrounded by a great, rejoicing cloud of witnesses who showed us the meaning of life in Christ. Please share the names of those who have died in the past year that you would like included in our Book of Remembrance and named in our prayers by contacting Parish Administrator Deb Hoyt at allsaints@metrocast.net or (603) 569-3453.

Wolfeboro Reads - First Congregational Church - 4 PM - Oct. 31st

Tuesday, October 17th we will begin with Jim Wallis's book America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America. America's problem with race has deep roots, with the country's foundation tied to the near extermination of one race of people and the enslavement of another. Racism is truly our nation's original sin. In is book Wallis offers a prophetic and deeply personal call to action in overcoming the racism so ingrained in American society. He speaks candidly to Christians--particularly white Christians--urging them to cross a new bridge toward racial justice and healing.

Annual ChIP's Christmas Collection

We are accepting monetary donations the next three Sundays, Oct. 15th, 22nd and 29th and the youth will shop for Christmas gifts for Children of Incarcerated Parents in New Hampshire. ChIPS is a ministry of the Episcopal Church in New Hampshire that collects and provides Christmas gifts and books that inmates select for their children and then present them at family Christmas visitations. Our Convention Delegates will bring the gifts to the Annual Diocesan Convention on Saturday, November 4th. Please include "CHIP's" on the memo line of your checks.

Wolfeboro Serves: Youth Group

The interfaith youth group from All Saints, Brewster Academy, and First Congregational Church Wolfeboro will gather on Sunday, Oct. 22nd at 2:00 pm at FCCW for leaf raking for area residents who need assistance with fall clean-up. Youth in grades 7-12 are asked to bring work gloves and leaf rakes.

Audit Team Volunteers Needed

The Lakes Region Convocation of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire is seeking volunteers from each parish to be willing to participate on audit teams to assist one another. The Diocese requires annual audits and staff typically conduct parish audits every three years. Please speak with Art Slocum or Pastor Bill if you would like to serve or have questions.

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost - October 22, 2017

In the above photo, Susan Olson reads The Second Lesson, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 at the 10 AM Service.

ECW Fall Ham & Bean Supper

The above photo was taken at last year's Fall Ham & Bean Supper on Nov. 4, 2016.

The Episcopal Church Women(ECW) will host a FALL HAM and BEAN Supper on Saturday October 28th at 5PM in the Parish Hall.

A suggested donation of $10 (children free) will help us support All Saints Church and many local organizations. Please feel free to bring friends. Sign up list is in the parish hall. BYOB. Please join us even if you did not sign up.

Respectfully submitted,

Gail Holm & Dianne Wasmuth

The above photo was taken at last year's Fall Ham & Bean Supper on Nov. 4, 2016.

Left to right: Carolyn Sundquist, Susan Harding, Lorraine Crocker, Gail Holm, & Dianne Wasmuth

Kathy and Hank Why

The above photo of Kathy and Hank Why was taken July 9, 2017

Hank and Kathy are both life long Episcopalians who grew up in the Philadelphia area. Hank was familiar with our area as he had previously been introduced to the lakes region when visiting a college fraternity brother. In 1964, Hank chose our beautiful area to ask Kathy's hand in marriage. Of course she said yes, and they were married the following year.

The Why's bought a summer home in Wolfeboro in 1968, and retired here from Villanova, Pa. full time in 1998. They have been blessed with three children, two boys and a girl.

They regularly worship at 8 AM, and Kathy has been a volunteer with Lord and Tailor for several years. She and Sandi Johnson are currently co-chairing that organization.

In mid November Hank and Kathy will head south and spend the winter months in Nashua, NH. They will return to their home here during the summer months. Hank laughed when he stated that they will become snow birds, but still will be living in the snow. However they will be closer to their children.

We are grateful that this wonderful couple have worshipped with us for many years, and we look forward to their return to Wolfeboro and All Saints when the crocus and daffodils bloom.

The above photo was taken on August 17, 2017.

Dania, Max, Nia, and Ryan Jones

The above photo was was taken on Oct. 22nd

The Jones family will soon be moving to Costa Rica. This family will be greatly missed. Prayers are offered for a safe journey to their new home and we look forward to their return visits to Wolfeboro and All Saints.

The above photo was taken Dec. 21, 2015. Left to right: Carolyn Day, Nia Jones, Anne Hunt, Dania Jones, & Max Jones

In the above photo taken on Dec. 21, 2015 are left to right: Carolyn Day, Nia Jones, & Max Jones.

In the above photo taken on June 11, 2017, Ryan Jones carries a fair item to the Parish Hall.

New Name Tags

The above photo was taken on Oct. 25th

CHECK OUT THE NEW NAME TAGS!

Another project is finished. The Name Tag area has been refurbished with the old holders. A fresh coat of paint has given the area a new look thanks to our Property Committee holy rollers Dianne Wasmuth, and Peter Walker. Mark McLaughlin affixed a piece of plexi-glass in front of each row so each name tag now sits nicely in the holders.

The new name tags have been printed with "All Saints, Wolfeboro" on them, and are reinforced with a piece of chipboard so they will not flop over or bend. If you find that there is no new name tag for you or someone you know, please sign the paper at the tag area and Deb will check this to ensure the tags are done. If you have an old name tag, you can drop that into the bin at the greeter area to be re-used.

Name tags for Vestry and other church roles will be forthcoming.

Sincerely,

Deb Hoyt

Adult Coloring

Bill & Michelle Voss

In the above photo taken on Oct. 22nd, Bill Voss addresses the congregation on Bill's and Michelle's last Sunday at All Saints. Bill emphasized unconditional love, forgiveness, and thanksgiving.

The photo below of Women's Worship on Oct. 24, 2017 was provided by Prue Fitts. Left to right are: Dianne Wasmuth, Lynn Tyler, Margaret Barnes, Felicity Fruend, Michelle Voss, Susan Olson, Betty Brown, Louise Locke, and Lynne Moughty. Michelle and Bill moved to Maine this week.

Coffee Hour Schedule

All Saints' Church 10 AM Coffee Hour Schedule

Oct 29 - Sandi Johnson, Kay Petersen, Joanne Crowe

Nov 5 - Arlene Salzgeber, Linda Pacheco, Ritva Torma

Nov 12 - Jeannie Muir, Sarah Day, Robert Pierpont

Nov 19 - Dianne Wasmuth, Polly Jeffers, Pauline deRamer

Nov 26 -Bree Schuette, Carolyn Sundquist, Penny Meyer

Dec 3 - Choir Food - Arlene Salzgeber, Linda Pacheco

Dec 10 - Dianne Wasmuth, Danielle Pierpont, Sarah Day

Dec 17 - Jeannie Muir, Joanne Crowe, Gail Holm

Dec 31 - Bree Schuette, ________, _________

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Hunt

Offertory Hymn

The above photo was taken on Oct. 22nd

Holly Simons performed as the Prelude the Shaker Hymn, Simple Gifts on the piano. Editors note: This is my favorite hymn. Beautiful photos of Lake Winnipesaukee and gorgeous fall foliage provided by Ralph Simons as the hymn is played. Just click to watch and listen: Simple Gifts

The beautiful Offertory hymn by Dan Forest, Can it Be? can be seen and listened to by clicking on the following: And Can it Be?

Holly Simons states that music can bypass the mind and go straight to the soul. I recommend that you listen and watch our magnificent choir perform Dan Forest's arrangement, And Can it Be, when you have no distractions, perhaps at the end of the day. This hymn will touch your soul.

Flowers

The beautiful floral arrangement was taken on Oct. 22nd

God's Magnificent Fall Tapestry

The above photo was taken Oct. 16, 2014

The above photo was taken Oct. 5, 2016

Office Hours

Monday - 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday - 1 PM - 5 PM

Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon

Thursday - 9 AM - Noon

Friday - Closed

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!

October & November 2017 Calendar

Lord & Tailor Thurs. & Fri. 10 AM - 3 PM Sat. 10-1 PM

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

Friday, October 27th

10 AM - 2 PM - Senior Meals and Activities - Parish Hall

8 PM - AA - Parish Hall

Saturday, October 28th

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - AA - Library

5 PM - Ham & Bean Dinner - Parish Hall

8 - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall

SUNDAY, October 29th

8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist - 21st Sunday after Pentecost

6:00 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall

MONDAY, October 30th

10 AM - 2 PM- Senior Meal and Activities

1:00 PM - Senior Bridge - Library

TUESDAY, October 31st

7 AM - 8:00 AM - Women's Worship - Parish Hall

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

4:00 PM - Wolfeboro Reads - Congregational Church

WEDNESDAY, November 1st

9:30 AM - Caregivers - Library

10:00 AM - 2 PM - Senior Meals and Activities

1:30 PM - Knitting Club -Library

3:30 PM - Called to Care - Rev. Petersen's office

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Table Tennis - Parish Hall

6 PM - 8:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, November 2nd

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 - Parish Hall

6:00 PM - Stamp Club - Library

7:00 PM - Dist. 16 AA - Library

FRIDAY, November 3rd

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Senior Meals & Activities

8:00 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall

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