| Second Sunday after Epiphany |
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January 18, 2019- Vol 12, Issue 03
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Marcella Sowerby
Sue Harding
Pam Hance
Ushers
Lee & Terri White
Lectors
8 AM Gerry DeGeorge
10 AM Art Slocum
Presenters
Alan & Sue Harding
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Bill Woodard
10 AM Bill Lander
Susan Fuller
Greeters
Need Volunteer
Flower Delivery
Coffee
8 AM Pam Doyle
10 AM Ritva, Jeannie M.
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Birthdays January
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01/20 Wayne Ghirardini
01/21 James Thomas
01/22 Bill Meyer
01/24 Jill Young
01/26 Terri White
01/26 Megan Lander |
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Talk About Variety!
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Epiphanies don't just happen in church-a sudden insight can lead to a "Eureka!" in scientific experiments, an "Aha!" in a detective's casework, a "Checkmate!" in a fierce chess game, and even a self-satisfied "Yes!" in Sudoku, crosswords, or finding a set of lost keys. So, too, epiphanies about the true nature of Christ come in a variety of words, actions, and places in our gospel readings during the Sundays after Epiphany.
First wise men from the east, then a dove from heaven and the voice of God, and now water into wine - all pointing to the glory and wonder of God-made-flesh. Just as we have been created and blessed with varieties of gifts, services, and activities, so too has God created and blessed us with varieties of epiphanies throughout human history. In our world that so often relies on an "us-versus-them" mentality, can we see the rich tapestry of differences as part of God's glory? Will we be able to look past our traditions, our comfort zone, and our familiarities to see the glorious diversity of God's revelation? Are we open to an epiphany in any form so that we can in fact "do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5)? [Sundays and Seasons, 2019]
Epiphany Blessings,
Bill+
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 62:1-5
- As bridegroom and bride rejoice, so shall God rejoice over you
Psalm 36:5-10
- We feast upon the abundance of your house, O Lord
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| Baptism of Charlotte Morgan Williams |
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| Thank you from Gary Sredzienski |
Here's a quote from Gary Sredzienski who played the accordion at the Church Supper on New Year's Eve:
"I had the most wonderful time and thank you for having me. I used to play First Night in your town each year, but I thought everyone just forgot about me. It was so nice seeing familiar faces and interacting with everyone. I love it because it feels like home. Wolfeboro, to me, is what America used to be and should be. An accordionist can't ask for a better town or venue. I'm so honored to have been a part of that event. Keep in touch."
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| Sunday Weather and Worship |
Watch your e-mail tomorrow/Saturday regarding the status of Sunday worship and vestry meeting.
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| Concert Rescheduled |
Concert Changed to
Saturday, January 19th at 3 pm!
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| Annual Meeting |
January 27th One Service at 9:00 am followed by
our Annual Meeting in the Parish Hall
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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration |
The 37th annual MLK Day community celebration will be held on Monday, January 21 at Temple Adath Yeshurun in Manchester. The celebration is open to all who wish to attend, and begins at 2 PM. For more information, view the event on the NH Council of Churches website: Celebration
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| New Neighbor Connections |
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Looking for...
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- Winter boots
- Winter gloves
- Contribution towards a driver education class fee
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If you can help...
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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| Hope House Update |
Happy 2019 Families in Transition-New Horizons- Hope House Volunteers~
The holiday season was certainly a busy one for Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) Hope House families and staff! Hope House has been working with local families since late August and I personally have seen the impact that this community and our team at FIT-NH has had on those that have come through the doors of Hope House. Our first round of holidays at Hope House were warm, full of good food and many cookies. This community has been extremely supportive of FIT-NH and Hope House so far and with that, I wanted to let you all know some really great news! We are happy to report that just before Christmas, Hope House saw its first family successfully transition out of our facility. They worked incredibly hard to overcome the circumstances that brought them here, and by working with our staff and other services are now successfully living in their own place. As you may know, our case management will continue with this family for another 6 months to ensure the family is supported in their journey to self-sufficiency. We will be having a new family move in to the facility in the coming weeks.We wanted to share the great news because it's working!
Please review the updates below. If you have any questions I can be reached at
jmburns@fitnh.org
Calendars & Volunteer Needs
I have attached updated calendars for the next few months for volunteer scheduling and opportunities.
The Reading Program is from 6:30pm-7pm Monday through Friday, and I am still looking for readers to fill the yellow highlighted dates. The children look forward to this routine each night, and it is helpful to have more than one volunteer so we can do our best to accommodate different ages. Some kids like to read one on one with a volunteer, some like to read to the volunteer. Let me know if you would like to sign up!
Our Music Jam (Mondays from 3-5pm) could also use another volunteer or two. Do you have experience with guitar, ukulele or piano? Tuning instruments? The Music Jam is a time for adults and kids at Hope House to try out these instruments and have some fun. Let me know if this is something you would like to do with your Monday afternoons!
Direct Service Training (DST)
The next Direct Service Trainings (highlighted in orange on the calendars) will be Monday January 14th from 2pm-4pm, Friday January 25th from 10am-12pm, and Tuesday February 12th from 10am-12pm. Please RSVP if you are able to attend. If you already attended a previous training, you do not need to attend this one. If you are new to volunteering with Hope House, this training is a must if you wish to work directly with families. The training is beneficial in understanding your role as a volunteer and help to create a successful experience for both you and the families we are currently providing services to. We appreciate your support in participating in these trainings and hope that you find them valuable to your volunteer role.
**If you know someone who is interested in volunteering at Hope House, please have them get in touch with me before attending this training**
High Needs & Registry
If you or someone you know are looking for ways to support the families at Hope House, we are still seeking items from
the registry
(you can search "Hope House" on REGISTRY and we keep a "High Needs" list for top priority items. I have attached the list to this email. Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to share with anyone you think may be interested.
**We really need bookshelves! Hope House has been fortunate to receive many donated books for all ages. We set up a lending library on the second floor stairwell so that families and children can borrow and return books as they please.
Volunteer Meet Up & Program Ideas
The Volunteer Meet Up is a once a month gathering for volunteers to meet for coffee or tea, exchange ideas and get to know one another. This can also be a continuation of volunteer training, so that if questions or concerns do come up we have a space to address them. Our next Volunteer Meet Up will be Monday January 7th at 10 am in the Volunteer Room on the second floor. Please let me know if you plan to attend!
Again, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an impactful 2019!
With Gratitude,
Jeannie
Jeannie Burns
Philanthropy Officer- Hope House
Families in Transition-New Horizons
Hope House
16 Lehner St
PO Box 1011
Wolfeboro NH 03894
Tel: (603) 641.9441 ext 610
Hope House High Needs List:
- Allerease Ultimate Comfort Allergy & Bedbug pillowcase protectors & twin mattress covers
- Children's Motrin, Vick's vapor rub, other children's medicine (tis the season!)
- Humidifier
- Shampoo
- Bookshelves
- Plastic under the bed boxes
- Juice boxes & healthy snacks for kids
- Magic erasers
- Coffee
- Neosporin/antibacterial cream
- Wet Ones Hand Wipes
- Plastic storage bins
- Tide pods
- Plastic/unbreakable coffee mugs
- Sheet pans
Online Registry:
The Hope House online registry is at REGISTRY. If you search "Hope House", ours should come up under "Families in Transition-New Horizons Hope House".
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| 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!
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| 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)
*Note: If you do not receive weekly Bible study e-mails and would like to be added to the mailing list, please e-mail
pastorbillpetersen@gmail.com
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Wolfeboro Reads
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30
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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.
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Office Hours
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Monday - 9 AM - 5PM
Tuesday - 1 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon
Thursday - 9 AM - Noon
Friday - Closed
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January 20 - January 26, 2019 Calendar
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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 20
8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
6-7:30 PM AA (PH)
11:30 AM Vestry
MONDAY January 21
7-8:00 Am AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)
7:00 PM Photo Club (PH)
6:30-7:30 AM Women's Worship
9-3:00 PM PEO (PH)
1:30-4:00 PM Scrabble Club (L)
4:00 PM Wolfeboro Reads @ First Congregational
WEDNESDAY January 23
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 24
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
3-4:30 PM Bible Study (L)
5-7:00 PM Dinner Bell (PH)
FRIDAY January 25
7-8:00 AM AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY January 26
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
9:30-2:30 PM DAR (SR)
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