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July 13, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 28
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Lectors
8 AM
Lucy Hancock
10 AM
Louise Graham
Presenters
Sue & Alan Harding
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Christy Parker
10 AM Cate McMahon
Susan Fuller
Greeters
Phoebe Giessler
Flower Guild
James Rouillard
Flower Delivery
Danielle Pierpont
Coffee
8 AM Susie Walker
10 AM
Joyce Lake
Ritva Torma
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Birthdays - July
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15 Sarah Pelletier
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Paul Smith
17 Chris Runnals
18 Susan Fuller
19 Holly Simons
21 Arthur Hancock
Kellie Lander
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Anniversaries July
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17 Paul & Sharon Karpinski
21 Beth & Paul Smith
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Rector's Reflections
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Few of us want to hear a hard truth, and perhaps fewer of us want to be the ones called to deliver one. Sunday's texts remind us that bearing God's word is risky business. Herod delivers John the baptizer's head on a platter to his wife, Herodias, to fulfill a promise he never should have made. Speaking truth to power can cost us our lives.
Yet this is exactly what God calls us to do. God's prophets are ordinary people called to deliver an extraordinary message. Listen to the praise Paul heaps on the Ephesians, naming them as God's blessed, God's chosen, and God's adopted children (Eph. 1:3-5). It is the kind of pep talk coaches give their players just before sending them back into the game against a seemingly unbeatable team. Paul freely confesses his humble background and unlikely credentials, we are sent from worship each week to proclaim God's in-breaking reign to all the powers that profess to rule this world.
Still, beneath the apparent victory of power over truth, there is a hidden story bursting through the seams of this tale. Yes, John the Baptist dies, but the integrity of his witness outshines all of Herod's corrupt court intrigues. Herod himself was drawn to John's preaching, and in the end it is Herod's character that seems most tragic.
Like Herod, we are each challenged to really listen to the challenging voice of God in our day and age, and to turn away from the lures and temptations that attempt to seduce us away from fidelity to God. Through us, God speaks words of peace, love, and faithfulness that challenge the world's violence, hatred, and treachery. [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
Peace, Love and Faith,
Bill+
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Vacation
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Pastor Bill will be on vacation July 9th to July 17th. Please contact the parish office for pastoral assistance.
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All Saints Summer Events
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Saturday July 21st - All Saints Summer Fair 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday
August 12th
- Circus Smirkus 2 pm and 7 pm
Monday
August 13th - Circus Smirkus 1 pm and 6 pm
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Summer Fair Update
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Summer Fair is next weekend. The tents go up on Weds, July 18th. Strong Arms will be needed to arrange tables on Thursday. If you have not signed up to help to help the day of the fair and have the time, please contact Clint Brown or Joanne Crowe.
Baked Goods are needed for the day of the fair. Please contact Linda Brown or simply bring them to the event on Saturday morning.
Setup begins Saturday at 6:30am. Coffee and pastry will be provided.
Thanks to all the hard work of many people, it looks to be a good year for the fair!
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Looking for Fair Angels
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The " Fair Angels" need your support to cover the Fair expenses. Please consider making a donation TODAY!
Thank you - Susie Walker
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Responding to the Generosity + Hospitality of God
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Ministry Moments:
Responding to the Generosity + Hospitality of God
Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
- Each of us has been gathered by God to be in community and share the gift of our authentic selves with others through All Saints Church.
- Each of us has been called to live a life reflecting and responding to the generosity and hospitality of God we know in Jesus.
- Each of us has been called to share ourselves in living out Jesus' command to love God and neighbor-this is stewardship
This summer at announcement time during worship, our stewardship team has asked a variety of individuals to share when and why they came to All Saints, how this faith community blesses and sustains them spiritually, and which activities or programs or ministries they share their gifts and blessings through. We hope these offerings will help us better understand who God has gathered to share the Good News and do God's work in this time and place.
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Reclaiming Jesus Bible Study and Discussion
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A group of Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders, including Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, have begun what they call a campaign to "reclaim Jesus" from those who they believe are using Christian theology for political gain. The group says the church's role is to change the world through the life and love of Jesus Christ, while the government should serve the common good by protecting justice and peace, rewarding good behavior while restraining bad behavior. "When that role is undermined by political leadership, faith leaders must stand up and speak out," the signers say, citing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. who said the church is the conscience of the state, not its master or its servant.
This Wednesday, July 18th at 6:30 pm in the Beck Library we gather for an hour Bible Study: Civil Discourse and Followers of Jesus
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Get Your Tickets for Circus Smirkus Now
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Tickets can also be purchased at Blacks, Wolfeboro or Innisfree Book Store, Meredith
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Mission Outreach in Moldova
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Rachel and Vitali pictured on the right with daughter.
All Saints' had been supporting the ministry of LaVia/Moldova for several years. This community outreach provides after school support and enrichment to students in Moldova and is led by Rachel and Vitali Dyaschenko. Rachel is Ralph and Holly Simons daughter. This year the Mission/Outreach team gave two gifts to their efforts: to support a retreat for staff and to provide an opportunity for students to attend summer camp.
Rachel has sent the following letter in response to our outreach.
Dear friends at All Saints Episcopal,
We are grateful you chose to support our work in Moldova again this year! It's not easy to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families, raise our own little family, and worry about fund-raising as well. Your choice to join us in this effort is a gift of encouragement!
Here is a photo from our staff retreat one month ago. Four nights away together with time for prayer and also games was just what we needed after a very fully school year. Thank you for encouraging us to make time and space to invest in the health of our staff!
Thank you for sponsoring this retreat!
We continue to run our La VIA Community Center program during the summer for about 15 needy children. Beginning July 23 we will begin two weeks of camps. Thank you for choosing to sponsor the first week of camp in a nearby village where the children have access to very little recreational activities. We anticipate a special time for about 60-70 children of all ages. Pray for stamina and creativity for our staff as we seek to offer these kiddos an unforgettable week!
As you may know, our family is preparing for a time of sabbatical rest beginning with several months near Ralph and Holly. So we look forward to worshiping with you and getting to know you better beginning in September.
In Christ,
Rachel
Also, the photo above is from our staff retreat one month ago.
Four nights away together with time for prayer and also games was just what we needed.
Thank you for encouraging us to make times and space to invest in the health of our staff!
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Summer Reading Recommendations
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Click on this link for the complete list:
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Items for Hope House Needed!
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Items that are always in need are toothbrushes for various ages, mouthwash, floss, toothpaste(especially kid's protection), shampoo & conditioner, hair brushes, combs, hair dryers, body wash, shaving cream, disposable razors, cabinet safety locks for infants, band aids, outlet plug covers, cleaning supplies.
Thank you for your continued support and contributions.
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Updated Directory Now Available
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There is a July updated Parish Directory available for pickup in the
office.
If you would like a pdf copy of the directory, please email your request to Deb
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Thursday Bible Study
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Thursday Bible Study @ 3:00 pm + Eucharist @ 4:00 pm in the Beck Library
Join us as we explore the first letter of Timothy is written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy. We first meet Timothy in Acts 16, where we are told Timothy is a disciple, whose mother was a
believer (Acts 16:2). The believers in the area spoke well of Timothy, and Paul took Timothy along on the on-going mission of preaching the Gospel and planting and strengthening churches (Acts 16:3-4). The letters of 1 & 2 Timothy reveal a strong relationship, in which Paul has trained and encouraged Timothy in church leadership, and in particular in preaching and teaching.
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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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July 15 - July 21, 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 July 15
8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist w/Rev. Annie Ryder
2-3:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
6-7:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
MONDAY July 16
1 PM Bridge (L)
6:30 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
1:30-4:00 PM Scrabble Club (L)
WEDNESDAY July 18
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
3:30 PM Care Team Meeting
THURSDAY July 19
7:30 AM - Men's Bible Study (PH)
2:00 PM Circus Smirkus Committee
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist (L)
5:00 PM Dinner Bell Cookout
FRIDAY July 20
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY July 21
SUMMER FAIR 10 AM to 2 PM
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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