Prue Fitts; Beth Smith on Stewardship

On this final Sunday of the liturgical year, we receive a parable from Jesus challenging and inspiring our imaginations to grasp our whole vocation that is celebrated in baptism: to embody Christ in every moment and to engage every part of our world as Christ's redeemed creation.

The parable of the sheep and the goats has sometimes been used to instill fear of God's judgment. However, it is possible that Jesus' point here is to urge his disciples to share God's generous saving grace with all. Jesus' parables consistently offer a simple setting and story, but behind them lie a world of rich meaning that takes a lifetime to unpack. For this reason, Jesus' parables are important texts for the postmodern church, which is hungry for story, for connection, and for meaning for our faithful lifelong questions.

With shepherding texts from Ezekiel and the Psalms as well as Ephesians, an epistle written to build faith, we have a constellation of texts that make the shape of God's intimate-even incarnational-love of creation. The parable even suggests that being merely intentional about ministry in the name of Jesus is not the point. After all, both "sheep" and "goats" groups are equally shocked at the news that Jesus was present in those relationships involving thirst, imprisonment, and so forth. Instead, Jesus seems to invite us to wonder what's at the deepest foundation of our presence and purpose-and perhaps even walk away faithfully bewildered at the possibilities of God's kingdom being practiced on earth as it is in heaven. [Sundays and Seasons, 2017]

What if we really do embody the presence of Christ? Come to worship this week to ponder this question anew and make a commitment of generosity in response to how God has blessed you with grace abundant.

Grateful for your prayers during our journey,

Bill +

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 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost- November 19, 2017

Stewardship Report

In the above photo taken on Nov. 19th, All Saints Treasurer Beth Smith speaks about what Stewardship means to her. Click on the following link to watch and listen to Beth's thoughtful and moving remarks. Stewardship remarks by Beth Smith

Prue Fitts

The above photo was taken on Sunday, November 19th

Prue Fitts is sweet, soft spoken, humble, and very accomplished.

She is a cradle Episcopalian who was raised in Amherst, Ma. Her father was a professor at Amherst College. Prue's mother was a pioneer as one of the first women Deacon's and became a Canon Deacon for the Episcopal Church. Prue received her undergraduate degree from Bradford College and her graduate degree from Harvard University.

She met Arthur when their touring choirs from Wellesley and Dedham met and practiced briefly in Boston prior to performing in Taiwan. The relationship began in Taiwan. They were married a year later in 1990. Combined they have seven children and 10 grandchildren.

A few years ago, I drove Arthur to Boston for a doctor's appointment. Arthur is engaging, witty, and humorous. It was an enjoyable trip with lots of light hearted laughter.

After spending summers in Wolfeboro they moved here permanently in 2008.

Several years ago, Prue's father gave her a few gold cupped coins. The Byzantine coins originated in the Roman Empire, and kindled an interest in Prue to find out more about them. The interest that the coins generated resulted in a book that she wrote as a primer for beginners delving into Byzantine coins. The book was published two and one half years ago. Prue chuckled when she stated that writing the book was her PhD thesis, and all she needed now was to complete the course work. Prue is humble as she and Arthur are both nationally recognized numismatists. Arthur's speciality is English Coins and British Medals.

A google search revealed that Arthur and Prue were, "the 2012 recipients of the American Numismatic Association's Farran Zerbe Memorial Award. The Association's most prestigious award is given in recognition of numerous years of outstanding, dedicated service to numismatics." Source: American Numismatic Association, 2012 Press Release

After the interview ended I was walking thru the kitchen at church when a fellow parishioner and a close friend of Prue's asked me if Prue had mentioned her photography exhibit at the library. I again caught up with Prue, and asked her about her photography. As a joke I said that, "not only have you published a book, but I'll bet you are a professional photographer, too." Prue thought for a few seconds and then stated with a deadpan look that she had sold some of her prints. She then broke into a smile and laughed. The truth is that Prue is an accomplished photographer, and is having an exhibit of some of her photographic prints at the Wolfeboro library starting on December 4th and running thru the 28th of Dec.

Prue is a loyal and cherished member of the women's worship group, and is a past co-chair of ECW and a former member of the Vestry. Prue stated that driving into the parking lot at All Saints is like coming home. She truly loves our church.

Prue is a wonderful individual, and a delight to be around. She has excelled in areas that are of interest to her, and we are grateful for her ministry, which has added immeasurably to the vitality of our church.

The above photo of Prue and her husband Arthur was taken at their home during a clambake that Rev. Ted Rice gave to raise funds for the summer fair. The date of the photo was Sept. 20, 2013.

Lord and Tailor Fashion Show

Holy Land Pilgrimage

The photos of The Rev. Bill and Kay Petersen's pilgrimage to the holy land were taken from the All Saints Face Book page. The above photo shows the Pilgrimage Group in the Crusader Chapel at Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem

The above photo: Church of All Nations, Jerusalem

The above photo: the Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene, Mount of Olives Jerusalem

The above photo: the Dominos Flevit, Mount of Olives Jerusalem

The above photo: the Dormition Abbey

The above photo: Ascension Church, Mount of Olives Jerusalem

The above photo: Benedictine Abbey of the Dormition, Mount Zion Jerusalem

The above photo: Church of the Reformation and Abraham's Herberge, Beit Jala

The above: shows Christmas Lutheran Church, Bethlehem

Senior Meals Thanksgiving Luncheon

In the above photo that was taken at noon on Sunday, Nov. 19th, senior meals cook Norma Lunney prepares three of the five turkeys for the Monday, Nov. 20th Thanksgiving luncheon

Over 60 people enjoyed the annual turkey dinner on Nov. 20th that senior meals cook Norma Lunney - in center of photo - and volunteers prepared.

Offertory Hymn

Click on the link to watch and listen to our choir perform the Offertory Hymn: Gifts from God - David Lantz Gifts from God

Coffee Hour Schedule

All Saints' Church 10 AM Coffee Hour Schedule

Nov 26 -Bree Schuette, 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

Closed Circuit Television for Stevens Room

On Sunday, Nov. 19th Ralph Simons demonstrates how to use the new television in the Stevens Room. The television will broadcast the services from the Sanctuary to those watching from this beautiful renovated space.

L.i.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry

In the above photo taken on Tues., Nov. 21st, All Saints Parishioners Ralph Cornwell and Judy Cole fill out food requests from clients for Thanksgiving.

In the photo below that was taken on Nov. 21st, a couple of the 200 turkeys are about to be unloaded and distributed from the food pantry. The turkeys were picked up that morning from the New Hampshire Food Bank that is located in Manchester. All the turkeys were distributed on the 21st.

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!

November 2017 Calendar

Schedule for Lord & Tailor; Food Pantry

Lord & Tailor Thursday & Friday 10 AM - 3 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM

Food Pantry Wednesday -10 AM - 1 PM; 5 PM - 7 PM

Note: Lord and Tailor closed Friday, Nov. 24th, and Sat., Nov. 25th

Friday, November 24th

No Senior Meals

8 PM - AA - Parish Hall

Saturday, November 25th

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

8 - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall

SUNDAY, November 26th

8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist - Pentecost Last Christ the King - Commitment Sunday - Rev. William Petersen, Celebrant

6:00 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall

MONDAY, November 27th

10 AM - 2 PM- Senior Meals and Activities

1:00 PM - Senior Bridge - Library

TUESDAY, November 28th

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

10 AM Worship & Music Mtg. - Library

1:30 PM Scrabble Club - Library

WEDNESDAY, November 29nd

10:00 AM - 2 PM - Senior Meals

1:30 PM - Knitting Club

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Table Tennis - Parish Hall

6 PM - 8:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, November 30th

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

FRIDAY, December 1st

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

8:00 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall

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