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March 08, 2019- Vol 12, Issue 10
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Linda Brown
Pauline de Ramer
Ushers
Need Volunteers
Lectors
8 AM Bill Woodward
10 AM Susan Fuller
Presenters
Joy & Brock Jones
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Need Volunteer
10 AM Clint Brown
Linda Brown
Greeters
Phoebe Giessler
Flower Guild
No Flowers in Lent
Flower Delivery
Coffee
8 AM Pam D.
10 AM Connie M.
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Birthdays March
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03/12 John Sandeen
03/12 Karen Hayman
03/13 Carolyn Day
03/14 Gail Dutt
03/14 Mallory Stephens
03/14 Statton Rice
03/15 David Barnes |
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An Identity on Which We Can Rely
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In Luke's gospel, the story of Jesus' temptation comes immediately after his baptism and a lengthy listing of his ancestors. Both help confirm the identity of Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God. Now Jesus is led into the wilderness, where his identity is put to the test by the devil. The specific temptations are in some ways secondary to the question that introduces two of them. Twice the devil asks, "If you are the Son of God . . ." (Luke 4:3, 9), perhaps implying that the devil believes he knows better than Jesus what it means to be God's Son. But Jesus, "full of the Holy Spirit," is able to stand firm in his identity and deny the devil's attempts to redefine who he is.
In our baptisms, we too are given the identity of God's child, and we are given the presence of the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms do not protect us from temptation, even as Jesus himself endured temptation. However, in our baptisms we are given an identity that can help us endure the temptations and the challenges that our lives are bound to include. Baptism gives us the confidence to trust that our identity is defined by our relationship to God, and not by anything else. In this confidence, we can accept our failures and shortcomings and live boldly in a manner that seeks to emulate Christ's own life.
[Sundays and Seasons, 2019]
Throughout Lent, our worship space is adorned with wilderness sand and twigs, rather than flowers. The window shutters are closed and shadows lengthen, reminding us of our journey to the cross even as the brightness of spring beckons to us. We also are invited to light candles, symbols of or baptism, as we offer prayers for ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors in need, and all creation which groans and waits for new life.
Gathered Beneath the Cross of Jesus,
Bill+
Readings for the First Sunday in Lent
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 - God will give the angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways
Luke 4:1-13 - The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days
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| Why we "bury" or "put away" the Alleluia |
 Alleluia is appropriately bid farewell on the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday (the Transfiguration of Our Lord, also called the last Sunday after the Epiphany). This is the last Sunday when alleluia will be used until the Vigil of Easter, or Easter Sunday for those congregations not holding a Vigil.
The omission of alleluia during Lent goes back at least to the fifth century in the western church. The custom of actually bidding it farewell, however, developed in the Middle Ages. The hymn "Alleluia, song of gladness" (Hymnal 1982 #123) contains a translation of an 11th century Latin text that compares an alleluia-less Lent to the exile of the Israelites in Babylon. The text then anticipates the joy of Easter when glad alleluias will return in all their heavenly splendor.
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| Sarah Groleau at the Pancake Supper |
Sarah Willey Groleau, Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial
Sarah gave some important tax information on the new tax code at the Pancake Supper. She is available to All Saints parishioners for tax info and financial planning. Her phone # is 603 301-1023
Thrivent Financial is the underwriter of the Sunday services on WASR. Thrivent was also the underwriter for the Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday.
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| Contemplative Prayer Resources for Lent |
We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. But this is only one expression. In the Christian tradition Contemplative Prayer is considered to be the pure gift of God. It is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being - to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. Through grace we open our awareness to God whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than choosing - closer than consciousness itself. Click here for
Contemplative Prayer Resources
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| Message from Susan, All Saints' Earth Care Missioner |
"At God's command, all things came into being, the vast expanse of interstellar space galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. " BCP Eucharistic Prayer C
On Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, we asked that God accept our repentance for our waste and pollution of God's creation, and our lack of concern for those who come after us. We can take action to change our world's projected course. Little steps can have big results. I invite you to adopt one or more of the following suggestions as a Lenten discipline. And give yourself kudos if these are practices that are already part of your lifestyle.
I also encourage you to
visit The Episcopal Church's new
website for Creation Care. Click on CreationCare
Here you will find a pledge that suggests some actions you can take to restore the web of life that God entrusted to our care. What will you decide to pledge? It's up to you.
Week 2: Monday, March 11-17: Focus on the household
Monday, March 11:
Wait until the laundry basket is full to wash: Full loads will save water, electricity, time and money. Use cold water when washing clothes to reduce energy use.
Tuesday, March 12:
Change your eating habits by consuming less meat. Stretch yourself by committing to a goal, like one meatless meal per day.
Wednesday, March 13:
Track your waste for a week: How much can be reduced with recyclables or reusables? What can you challenge yourself to live without? Can you use less plastic by buying food items without packaging or that have paper instead?
Thursday, March 14:
Turn off the lights: If you're not in the room, the light doesn't need to be on. Leave yourself post-its to help you remember to flip the switch off when you leave the room.
Friday, March 15:
Eat those leftovers A great way to be a steward to the Earth is to consume your food. By eating your leftovers you are not only saving money but also preventing energy waste from food production. Not to mention you are keeping them from taking up space in a landfill.
Saturday, March 16:
Visit the Wolfeboro Winter Farmer's Market, open 10 am to 2 pm
at the First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St. Wolfeboro.
Sunday, March 17:
Take a moment when you are outside to pause, look around, and give thanks for the beauty of God's creation. What is stirring?
Creator God, we pray to you from the midst of your creation. We ask you to love and sustain this Earth; and to love and sustain us, who cling to it as it spins on its course through the cosmos. Teach us to love the Earth, our island home, as you love it: help us to not take it for granted. Creator God, you made us in your image: help us to be good stewards of your creation. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen/I'm In
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
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| Thank You From Rachel, Vitali and Grace |
Dear friends at All Saints,
We have so enjoyed our 6 months here as part of your community. We especially want to thank Don and Gail Holm who loaned us multiple items for our toddler, Grace. A special thank you to Dave and Mary Haeger who opened their home to us at Bonnie View Farm in Tuftonboro. Their generous hospitality has blessed us immensely. And a big thank you to Ralph and Holly Simons, Mimi and Papa, for making this time unforgettable and attending to all our needs in such a loving way. We love you and will miss you all dearly!
Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we head back to Moldova in Eastern Europe, and resume our work with vulnerable children and families in this impoverished nation. We will look forward to seeing you all again during our next visit.
With gratitude,
Rachel, Vitali, Grace
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| Family Photos |
1. Grace & Holly 2. Rachel, Vitali, and Grace 3. Dave & Mary Haeger and Grace 4. Rachel and Ralph
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| Bible Study for Lent: Beneath the Cross of Jesus |
We live our lives beneath the cross of Jesus, beneath God's manifold love and grace that reach to us even from Calvary. Based on the hymn "Beneath the cross of Jesus" (Hymnal 1982 #498), this series explores what it means for us to abide at the foot of the cross, to cling to the rock of our salvation, to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to confess our sins and receive God's forgiveness. Join us for any of the sessions: Week 1 I Long to Take My Stand, Week 2 The Shadow of a Weary Rock Within a Weary Land, Week 3 A Home With the Wilderness a Home Along the Way, Week 4 From the Contrite Heart with Tears, Week 5 I Take O Cross Your Shadow for my Abiding Place.
Thursdays 3:00-4:30
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| Wolfeboro Serves |
Youth Group for Grades 7-12
Future dates will be on
March 31st to make dinner for families at Hope House and
April 28th to
pack meals at the food pantry. Bring friends! All are welcome!
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| Wolfeboro Reads Winter-Spring Books |
Join us Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm in the Gathering Space at First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro.
March: Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I Loved by Kate Bowler on 3/12, 3/19, and 3/26.
April: A Tangled Mercy by Jordan Lake on 4/9, 4/16, and 4/23.
May: The Immortalists by Chole Benjamin on 5/7, 5/14, and 5/21.
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| Coffee Hour Needs Volunteers |
Please check the bulletin board in the parish hall to sign up for Sunday 10 am coffee hour.
Thank you - Joanne
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| Dinner Bell Volunteers Needed |
We need volunteers to prepare dessert for 40 (two 9"x 13" pans) for Thursdays, Dessert - March 28, April 4, and 11 (dessert can be dropped off in the kitchen Thursdays before 4:30 pm).
We also need volunteers to help set-up, serve, and clear dinner 3:00 - 6:00 pm on Thursdays, March 21 (1 needed), 28 (2 needed), and April 4 (2 needed). Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the parish hall next to the kitchen or contact Lorraine Crocker 569-3650 or Pastor Bill.
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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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March 10 - March 16, 2019 Calendar
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Lord & Tailor: Thurs & Fri.10 am - 1 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 March 10
8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
6-7:30 PM AA (PH)
7-8:00 PM Boy Scouts (CC)
MONDAY March 11
7-8:00 Am AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)
6:30-7:30 AM Women's Worship
11-3:00 PM Garden Club (PH)
1:30-4:00 PM Scrabble Club (L)
4:00 Wolfeboro Reads at First Congregational
WEDNESDAY March 13
7-8:00 AM AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
5:00 PM Soup Supper & Contemplative Prayer (SR)
5:30 - 9:00 PM Table Tennis (PH)
6:30-8:30 PM Choir (SR)
THURSDAY March 14
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
3:00 PM End 68 Hours of Hunger (CC)
3-4:30 PM Bible Study (L)
5-7:00 PM Dinner Bell (PH)
7-8:30 PM Dist 16 AA (L)
FRIDAY March 15
7-8:00 AM AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY March 16
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
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