Third Sunday after Epiphany



 
              January 25, 2019- Vol 12, Issue 04
Sunday Ministry Assignments
Altar Guild
Ritva Torma
Gayle Gurney

Ushers 
Need Volunteers

Lectors
9 AM Volunteer

 
Presenters
Joy & Brock Jones

Eucharistic  Mini sters
9 AM   Art Slocum
          Dave Haeger

Greeters                
Bob Parker
Doug Smithwood

Flower Delivery

Coffee     
9 AM Vestry
Birthdays January
01/29 Tom Wilson
01/29 Cynthia Hess
01/29 Jeremy Hess
01/31 Connie Mitchell
Anniversaries January
01/30 Kathy & Hank Why
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Living "Words with Friends"
 
Playgrounds still resound with "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." But those words ring hollow. As adults, and as children, we know only too well the power of words to do harm. In contrast, the scriptures for today point us to the word that bears hope, promise, and life. Human words can hurt or fail, but now we hear this holy word of wisdom, challenge, instruction, and hope that really does form us in God's promise. Rather than words that tear down, we are invited by the prophets and Jesus into God's living words with and among friends.
 
Jesus, in coming home and attending the synagogue, reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Jesus announces good news to those struggling economically on the fringes of society, hope to those who are imprisoned, healing to those without sight, a lifting of the burden from those who are weighed down or oppressed, and even the in-breaking of a holy year of favor. Standing in a tradition of prophets and priests who speak, engage, and teach God's word, Jesus now offers one thing more-fulfillment. The words of those who dream and hope, who work for justice and mercy on behalf of God, are now true.
 
Today as we look around and see people spending time speaking, reading, and even playing games with words, this is an opportunity to ground ourselves in the one full Word that bears life. This word counters sticks and stones and all that oppresses; Jesus address announces God's liberating actions. This Word sounds promise to all who hear; it is an invitation to see God at work among God's people. [Sundays and Seasons, 2019]
 
We gather this Sunday together for one worship service at 9:00 am to share the Living Word with friends from both our 8:00 and 10:00 am worshipping communities. Following worship we will gather in the parish hall for more words as we reflect on our shared ministry during 2018 and look forward to what surprises God has is store for us in 2019.
 
In Christ,
Bill+
 
P.S. Thanks to all who joined us online for Sunday's snow day via Facebook Live, viewed the video later, commented, or shared it. Our average Sunday attendance is just over 100 and this week 389 people had viewed it by Monday morning and 279 had engaged the post (Facebook defines engagement as including all clicks, not only comments, likes and shares for a post). In other words, we connected with as many people on a snow day as we do for Christmas or Easter!
Annual Meeting

January 27th One Service at 9:00 am followed by
our Annual Meeting in the Parish Hall

Summer Fair Update
The work for the summer fair has begun.   We are bringing back a few sale items which were cut last year.   We will accept dishes and glassware.   We are also going to bring back the raffles.  Please think about donating a basket, box, or single item to be raffled off during the fair.   We also are planning a 50/50 raffle.  Lots of fun things happening.   More information will be coming.   Please let the co-chairs know of any ideas you might have to improving the summer fair.  
Wayne  Ghirardini, Paul Dostie, and Joanne Crowe
Week of Prayer

January 18-25: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019
 
At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus' prayer for his disciples that "they may be one so that the world may believe" (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. The goal of Christian Unity is not only worthwhile, it is inevitable. What we celebrate is something God has planned all along. The question for us is how will we navigate this unity in the coming weeks, months, years and decades. We are moving in that direction, however ploddingly the pace may be.
 
God our Father, forgive our lust for power and free us from the temptation to oppress others. By your Holy Spirit of communion, help us to live in solidarity with our neighbor, and so share together with your Son Jesus in fulfilling your promise of freedom from poverty and oppression. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
New Neighbor Connections
 
Looking for...
  • Winter boots
  • Winter gloves
  • Contribution towards a driver education class fee

If you can help...
  • Snow boots Size 8 or 8.5 ( 3 girls)
  • Snow boots Size 9 or 9.5 (3 girls and 1 boy)
  • Snow boots Size 10 or 10.5 (3 boys and 1 girl)
  • Snow boots size 11 (2 boys)
  • A student is looking for help in paying a Driver's Ed. fee (estimated cost $650).
  • Any gloves, hats, and scarves will be helpful
  If you wish to donate funds toward the purchase of any of these items, please email NNC at newneighborconnections@gmail.com, and NNC will get back to you promptly. You can also contact Amadou Hamady at ahamady@mansd.org.
 
Ongoing needs...
 
There are also ongoing needs among new American families for items in good condition:
  • used laptop and flat screen-era desktop computers,
  • personal care products,
  • school supplies,
  • bed linens,
  • household goods.
If you have such items to donate, please email NNC at newneighborconnections@gmail.com. and NNC will get back to you promptly.
 
Volunteers...
 
  • NNC would like to request for ongoing occasional volunteers who may be able to help transport items, especially larger items, such as furniture from donor locations to new immigrant/refugees families in Manchester. Currently, we need additional transportation help with donations coming from the Wolfeboro and Hanover areas.
  • NNC is also seeking volunteers in the Manchester are to help with deliveries to immigrant/refugees families in the area. 
 
Thank you!
 
Since our last request...
  • The family in Manchester with the unfurnished apartment has received several furniture donations,
  • the electric bill has been paid, and 
  • other families have received needed bed linens, gloves, warm clothes, and household goods.
  You are making a difference!
 
All financial contributions are tax deductible  (ORIS Tax ID #760826598)
  • Online donations can be made via PayPal at ORIS's website refugeesuccess.org(Click the yellow "donate" button and type "New Neighbor Connections" in the "add special instructions" field) 
  • Checks can be mailed to: Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success, 434 Lake Ave. Second Floor, Manchester NH 03103. However, make sure you include a NNC on the memo line of donation by check.
 
New Neighbor Connections Advisers
  • Mukhtar Idhow, Executive Director of ORIS
  • Ardo Mohamed, Education Coordinator at ORIS
  • Amadou Hamady, Manchester School District EL Program Social Worker
  • Amy Pellegrini, Manchester School District Homeless Coordinator Social Worker
  • Sheryl Power, Kingswood Regional High School Social Worker
  • Marge Thomas-Mueller, Alton Resident
  • Warren Muir, Wolfeboro Resident
  • Sarah Nordstrom, Hanover Resident

Dinner Bell Needs Help
 
Please contact Lorraine Crocker 569-3650 or Pastor Bill if you can help. Our volunteer sign-up sheet (January-May) is on the sign-up bulletin board in the parish hall. Please consider helping with this important ministry. Thanks!
Gospel of Luke Bible Study
 
The Gospel of Luke invites us to explore the story of Jesus and his mission as God's Chosen One (Messiah). From the joyous accounts of Jesus' birth in a manger in Bethlehem to the stark images of Golgotha to the eye-opening meal at Emmaus, we are invited into a remarkable story. Beginning January 3rd, we will explore key stories and events of this Gospel on Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm followed by Eucharist in the All Saints Beck Memorial Library.

This 8-session study explores selected passages from the Gospel of Luke.
  • January 10th What Will Become of This Child? (Luke 2:21-40)
  • January 17th Let God Be God! (Luke 4:14-30)
  • January 24th What Was Jesus Doing? (Luke 7:1-7)
  • January 31st Why Must Jesus Die? (Luke 9:18-36)
  • February 7th And Grace Will Lead Me Home (Luke 15:1-32)
  • February 14th Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended? (Luke 23:26-49)
  • February 21st No Bible Study of Eucharist this week
  • February 28th How Did Jesus' Resurrection Change the World? (Luke 24:13-35)
 
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Wolfeboro Reads
 Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30  


Wolfeboro Reads for January

Passages from the prophet Isaiah are among the most familiar and beloved in Christian  literature as they are central to our worship during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent  and Easter. But how much do we know about either the author or the perilous times through which he lived and wrote bring "light to a people living in darkness"?
 
The Rev's Gina Finocchiaro and Ted Rice will be co-facilitators (Pastor Bill will be a participant). To get a copy of the Kerygma Resource Book: Isaiah; Part I, Holy, Holy, Holy by Boyd Lien, a Presbyterian minister, artist and historian. Call/e-mail FCCW's church office  (kristafccw@gmail.com or 603-569-1555 x101). Study guides are $26.  
Office Hours 
Monday -  9 AM - 5PM  
Tuesday -  1 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon
Thursday -    9 AM - Noon
Friday -        Closed
  January 27 - February 02, 2019 Calendar
Lord & Tailor: Thurs & Fri.10 am - 3 pm, Sat 10 am - 1 pm
Food Pantry: Wed 10 am - 1 pm & 5  pm- 7 pm
Wolfeboro Nursery School: M,W,F 9 am - 4 pm/Tu,Th 9 am - 1 pm

SUNDAY January 27
One service at 9:00 Annual Meeting 
6-7:30 PM AA (PH)

MONDAY January 28
7-8:00 Am AA (L)
10:00 AM WFOM
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)

TUESDAY January 29
6:30-7:30 AM Women's Worship
1:30-4:00 PM Scrabble Club (L)
4:00 PM Wolfeboro Reads @ First Congregational
 
WEDNESDAY January 30
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
5:30 - 9:00 PM Table Tennis (PH) 
6:30-8:30 PM Choir (SR)

THURSDAY January 31
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
3-4:30 PM Bible Study (L)
5-7:00 PM Dinner Bell (PH)

FRIDAY February 01
7-8:00 AM AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
8-9:30 PM  AA Meeting (PH)

SATURDAY February 02
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
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