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April 13, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 15
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Penny Curtis
Linda Brown
Ushers
Lectors
8 AM
Bob Parker
10 AM
Louise Graham
Presenters
Need Volunteers
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Jay Wyman
10 AM Lee White
Susan Fuller
Greeters
Georgia Mosher
Jane Newcomb
Flower Guild
Penny Curtis
Flower Delivery
Danielle Pierpont
Coffee
8 AM Lorraine Crocker
10 AM
Joanne Crowe
Louise Graham
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Birthdays - April
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19 Jim Bullitt
Tom Geissler
20 Gayle Gurney
Peter Walker
21 Carole Camlin
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Rector's Reflections
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In Our Prayers
Faith-Sustaining Patterns in a World of Stockpiles
Faith cannot be stockpiled. It needs a pattern of replenishment. Today, the disciples are hungry. While their stomachs may not be rumbling, their hunger is shown in their lack of certainty about who Jesus is. Even though they were just talking about how Jesus walked with two of them on the road to Emmaus, his real presence now frightens them. Doubt, disbelief, and fear are like hunger to the disciples.
Jesus relieves the hunger with his risen presence. When the disciples are unsure what to make of the mess that life has become, Jesus shows up. When their hunger for truth and certainty is most apparent, Jesus walks into the room. The answer to someone's hunger is not to ask why they are hungry. Nor is the answer to doubt a question about why they cannot believe. The answer is food. The answer is the real Jesus showing up and easing fears. Everyone's faith needs sustenance. Those who listen to the preacher and gather at the table today are looking for the God of truth and love to settle their doubts.
Even though Jesus' disciples had been speaking about his appearance to two of them on the road to Emmaus just verses earlier, Jesus does not become agitated at the fact that the disciples are afraid of him. Jesus expects the fears and the doubts about his presence in the room. He knows that one post-resurrection appearance to them will never be enough. There will need to be more appearances to sustain the faith of generations of disciples!
The appearances become a pattern, with Jesus entering into the lives of his disciples, eating with them and teaching them. Finally, Jesus sends the disciples out as witnesses. Today the witnesses come back into the pattern of Jesus' appearance to remember what was witnessed-so that their own testimony of a Savior who sets their fears at ease will also ease the doubts and fears of other hearers.
Easter Blessings!
Bill +
Note:
Audio recordings of the current sermons are now available on our website under the "Worship" tab, or by
clicking here
. Current sermon/services are not available on YouTube at this time.
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Anne Hunt and Judy Hess
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Anne Hunt had brain cancer surgery on Monday 4/9 in Boston. Anne should be home soon and the family requests no flowers or food at this time. Please keep Anne, Gordon and the Hunt family in your prayers.
Judy Hess had lung cancer surgery on Thursday 4/12 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Please keep Judy, Jerry and the Hess family (as well as her siblings Nancy Thomas and Gary Uthenwoldt) in your prayers.
Loving God, we pray that you will comfort Anne and Judy in their suffering, bless the means used for their care, and support their families, friends, and those who use their skills for healing. Give them each such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when they are afraid, they may put their whole trust in you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Polly Finch
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Former active All Saints member Margaret "Polly" Finch died on Good Friday 3/30 in Wisconsin. Her ashes will be interred this summer in All Saints Memorial Garden. Please keep her daughters Katie, Sondra, and the entire Finch family in your prayers. Link to Polly's obituary:
Margaret "Polly" Finch
Eternal God, you gave Polly a new birth in baptism and entrusted her to us to know and to love. As we thank you for the life we shared, help us now to release her to your mighty keeping. Bring us all to that day when we shall stand in your presence with all your saints in light eternal; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Baptism of Hailey Amherst Pelletier
Photos by Ralph Simons
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Last Sunday we welcomed Hailey Pelletier, daughter of Adrian and Sarah, and sister of Madison in the waters of Holy Baptism. Hailey's sponsors/Godparents are her Aunt Christina and Uncle Jody Pelletier. Congratulations to the Pelletier Family! |
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Summer Fair
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Summer Fair is scheduled for July 21st. Raffle Baskets, Furniture and China &Crystal Booths will be dropped this year. We are in need of a Booth Chair for the Sporting Goods Booth. There is also a need for help in the Linen and Jewelry Booths. The Booth Chairs will be calling you soon to help out with sorting and working the day of the fair.
If you are available please contact Joanne Crowe or Clint Brown. We are all looking forward to a fun Summer Fair.
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Circus Smirkus Update
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As mentioned in an earlier post, Circus Smirkus is being presented by All Saints Church as part of an ongoing commitment to outreach. Circus Smirkus is a 501c-3 non-profit based in Vermont and has been touring the northeast for 31 years during July and August. The circus performers are all between the ages of 10 and 18. Calls to some of last year's Presenters have been extremely positive with the shows being enjoyed by all ages.
Don Holm and I will be available after the 8 and 10:00 services this Sunday to discuss Circus Smirkus and answer any questions you may have. Waiting until all of the contracts and permits were in place, we are ready to bring it before the congregation.
Our leadership teams are: Marketing and Publicity - Art Slocum and Jay Wyman; Tickets - Terri White; Homestays - Sarah Day; Operations - Bill Meyer. Don and I are Co-chairs and will also be responsible for Sponsors.
There are 4 shows at the Nick: 2 and 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 12th and 1 and 6 pm on August 13th. Tickets will be available soon online and at Blacks.
Many hands make light work so we will be looking for volunteers to help in any capacity but do not want to infringe on the Summer Fair. Some of the ways to help: providing housing for a minimum of 2 of the troupers, handing out flyers, putting up posters, distributing and putting up road signs, helping out on the day of the performance, etc.
We are committed to covering our commitment to Circus Smirkus, and also being able to provide free tickets to children or families who otherwise would not be able to attend. We have partnered with The Nick on this effort, and will be contacting the Children's Center, Child Advocacy Center, our local schools, Families in Transition and any other organizations that help children. It is anticipated that sponsors and advertisers would cover some of this expense.
Please join us in making this a fun and successful event.
Blessings,
Don Holm and Carolyn Sundquist
Check out the Smirkus website: smirkus
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ECW Meeting on April 11th
Photo by Christy Parker
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Keeping Your Family Safe
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Straight Talk: Be Prepared. "Keeping Your Family Safe"
April 14, 2018 9:00AM -1:00 PM
- Huggins Hospital presents a drug awareness program on Saturday in the Medical Arts Center. FREE to Public.
This event features:
- Your Teenager's Bedroom (Melissa Fernald) - 70 indicators of at-risk behavior.
- Anyone Anytime NH - Narcan education
- Experience from the Field- EMS First Responders
- How to Talk to Your Teen about alcohol and drugs
- CPR Basics
- L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) innovative school curriculum
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Fashion Show
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Dinner Bell Needs Volunteers
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Volunteers are needed for Dinner Bell on April 19th. Please contact Donna Young if you would like to help.
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Wolfeboro Reads
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Wolfeboro Reads current book is Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward.
The group meets on Tuesdays, at 4:00 pm, at the First Congregational Church.
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Women's Retreat
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Sign up for this interdenominational day-long retreat sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of the North Barnstead Congregational Church. The theme this year is "Women Rising: Seeking Peace" featuring a keynote address by the Rev. Deborah Knowlton as well as workshops, free time/individual activities, continental breakfast, box lunch, and great conversation with new friends. When: Saturday, May 19, 8:15-4:15; Where: United Church of Christ Conference Center, 140 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106), Concord; Cost: $25. For more information see Connie Mitchell or contact Clare Bolster at
bolster@tds.net
. The deadline to register is May 1
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All Saints Note Cards Available
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We have new note cards featuring the eclipse photo of the All Saints steeple taken by Phil Wasmuth that graces our parish hall. Several folks have asked if they are available for purchase and we have made packs of 10 cards and envelopes for $10.00 that may be purchased in the church Office during normal business hours.
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Addiction & Recovery
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Did you know there is a prayerful effort to address the drug crisis in our greater community? Please hold the White Horse Addiction Center, those in our area with the brain disease of addiction, and all who accompany and care for them in prayer. As St. Paul writes: "I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me."
Romans 7:15-20 (NRSV)
Substance misuse, abuse and addiction impacts individuals, families, and churches in both powerful and subtle ways. Recovery is possible.
In the Episcopal Church we are called to:
- Help the addicted and those who love them connect with spiritual resources and find lasting recovery.
- Witness to Christ's unfailing mercy by welcoming unchurched members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step programs into an Episcopal faith community.
- Raise awareness about the disease of addiction and the redemption and grace found in recovery.
- Strengthen recovering Episcopalians in the work of their recovery and help proclaim the Gospel in the world and carry their recovery into the Church.
- Resources, information and support are available: Recovery
O blessed Jesus, you ministered to all who came to you. Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove the fears that attack them; strengthen those who are engaged in the work of recovery; and to those who care for them, give honesty, understanding, and persevering love; for your mercy's sake. Amen.
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Episcopalians Against Gun Violence
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This ad-hoc group of bishops, clergy and lay people disseminating information about Episcopalians who are working, collectively and individually, to curb gun violence, believes in a God of life in the face of death who calls our church to speak and act decisively against the unholy trinity of poverty, racism and violence. You can connect to the group via Facebook:
Episcopalians Against Gun Violence
Bishops United Against Gun Violence
(of which Bishop +Rob is a part) has issued the following call to action in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida:
Bishops Against Gun Vilence
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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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L.I.F.E. Ministries
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L.I.F.E. Ministries 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!
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April 15th - April 21st 2018
Calendar
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Schedule for Lord & Tailor; Food Pantry
Lord & Tailor
Thursday & Friday 10 AM - 3 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM
Food Pantry
10 AM - 1 PM; 5 PM - 7 PM
SUNDAY April 15
8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist w/Rev. Jane Van Zandt
2-3:30 AA (PH)
6-7:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
MONDAY April 16
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals & Activities
1 PM Bridge (L)
7 PM Photo Club (PH)
7 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
1:30 PM-4 PM Scrabble Club (L)
4 PM Wolfeboro Reads at First Congregational
WEDNESDAY April 18
10 AM - 2 PM Senior Meals & Activities
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Table Tennis (PH)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY April 19
7:30 AM - Men's Bible Study (PH)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist (L)
5-7:00 PM - Dinner Bell (PH)
FRIDAY April 20
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Senior Meals & Activities
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY April 21
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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