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January 04, 2019- Vol 12, Issue 01
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Lorraine Crocker
Joanne Crowe
Ushers
Joy & Brock Jones
Lectors
8 AM Jay Wyman
10 AM Linda Pacheco
Presenters
Don & Gail Holm
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Dave Haeger
10 AM Sandi Johnson
Gayle Gurney
Greeters
The Champagnes
Flower Delivery
Coffee
8 AM Mary Haeger
10 AM Arlene, Marny, Sandi
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Birthdays January
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01/06 David Jeffers
01/07 Margaret Corkum
01/07 Wilma Greymont
01/08 Britt Widerstrom
01/08 Jennifer Hess
01/08 William Hayman
01/09 Kevin Farley
01/10 Margaret Sislane |
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Anniversaries January
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01/08 Stanley & Charlene Anderson
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This Little Light of Mine
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Sunday is the Feast of Epiphany and when we gather for worship this week and on the Sundays that follow in this season, we celebrate the in-breaking of God's light. The readings help us understand that the manifestation of God is for all people everywhere. This is a message of radical inclusively. The magi are drawn from the east to come to pay homage to the Christ child. They who were once far off are now embraced by the one true God, who has sent a Savior into the world. Likewise, Paul reports in Ephesians that he has been given grace to "bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ" (Eph. 3:8). Just as Isaiah had foretold, nations shall come to God's light (Isa. 60:3).
In this inclusive reality, everyone is welcome, and so are their gifts. Just as the magi showed their respect for Christ with gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we can offer our gifts and talents to further the brightness of God's dawn. Whatever we bring-no matter how simple-is accepted and used for a mighty purpose.
There is also a sense of joy at this Epiphany. When the magi saw that the star they were following had stopped over the place where the Christ child lay, they were overwhelmed with joy (Matt. 2:10). The angel had declared to the shepherds that the newborn child would bring good news of great joy for all the people (Luke 2:10). Now again, Christ brings joy to all. Christianity is a truly joyful religion.
Through word and sacrament we too are invited to rise and shine, for our light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon us. Fed and nourished in worship, we are sent forth to bear witness, to let our little lights shine. [Sundays and Seasons]
In the Light of Christ,
Bill+
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| Christmas Clean-up: This Sunday Following 10:00 am Service |
Your help is needed this Sunday as we clear our worship space of Christmastide decorations in preparation for the Sundays following Epiphany. Thanks, many hands make light work!
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| Ecumenical Women's Bible Study |
Join a new group gathering Friday mornings, 9:30-11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Wolfeboro and see how the timeless accounts of David and Solomon can encourage, enlighten, educate and entertain us in our lives today. All are welcome! Contact Linda at 410-960-1087 or
lvlucht62@gmail.com
if interested.
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| Looking for Recommendations |
Pastor Bill is looking for recommendations for folks deserving recognition for the things they do all year long. This has been a tradition at All Saints Annual Meeting for many years. If you wish to nominate someone, please email the church office or speak to Pastor Bill.
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| Worship Assistants Needed |
We are in need of help during both 8:00 and 10:00 am worship. If you would like to serve as a greeter, usher, presenter, or lector (reader) please contact our parish administrator Deb. If you have questions about the roles, please speak with Pastor Bill. Thanks!
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| 2019 Coffee Hour Sign Up Sheet is Posted |
Please consider signing up to host a coffee hour. It is a fellowship hour after the service to enjoy coffee and conversation but cannot be accomplished without the coffee! If you would like to sign up, and it is your first time, see one of the folks whose name is on the sheet to find a partner.
10:00AM Coffee Hour
There is a new 6 month signup sheet on the bulletin board nearest the kitchen. (Thanks to Deb for creating this sheet) Please take a look at your schedule and sign up for coffee hour. Please remember to keep it simple. Coffee and a sweet along with friendship is enough.
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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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| Annual Meeting and Reports |
Annual Meeting will be on Sunday January 27th. One service only at 9:00 am
Deb will be looking for your Annual Reports right after the first of the year, the earlier the better, but no later than January 15th emailed to allsaints@metrocast.net.
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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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December 30 - January 5, 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 06 Epiphany
8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharest
6-7:30 PM AA (PH)
MONDAY January 07
7-8:00 Am AA (L)
10:00 AM WFOM (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)
7-9:00 PM Photo Club (PH)
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 PM Wolfeboro Reads @ First Congregational
WEDNESDAY January 09
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 10
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
3-4:30 PM Bible Study (L)
5-7:00 PM Dinner Bell (PH)
7-8:30 PM Dist. 16 AA (L)
FRIDAY January 11
7-8:00 AM AA (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities (PH)
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY January 12
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
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All Saints e-News
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