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September 21, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 38
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Susie Walker
Louise Graham
Ushers
Lectors
Presenters
Georgia Mosher
Connie Mitchell
Eucharistic
Mini
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8 AM
Bob Parker
10 AM Cate McMahon
Susan Fuller
Greeters
Sandi Johnson
Linda Brown
Flower Guild
Louise Graham
Flower Delivery
Sandi Johnson
Coffee
8 AM Linda Siracusa
10 AM Sarah Day, Terri White, Georgia Mosher
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Birthdays September
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23 Janis Cornwell
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Paul Vivian
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Linda Pacheco
27 Daniel Hayman
28 Margaret Hess
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Anniversaries September
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Bill & Kay Petersen
27 Jason & Laurie Lovering
28 Ron & Carolyn Sundquist
29 Michael & Valerie Christle
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Rector's Reflections
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The Most Challenging Spiritual Practice
The writers of Sunday's readings express to God their fears about death and those who do evil. They rage against the cravings, coveting, envy, and selfish ambition that lead to disorder and war, within and around us. They describe one caught in this reality who is led to slaughter, tested with insult and torture, and faces a shameful death. Through our lenses we see Jesus. In fact, Jesus keeps describing what is going to happen to him, but his followers can't understand. They don't want to understand. Instead, they argue about who is greatest. Putting a quick end to that line of argument, Jesus brings a child into their circle. Embracing the child, Jesus invites disciples into humble service-this is how we draw near to God and God to us.
It is easy to be fearful in view of events outside us. It is easy to be thrown off course by feelings inside us or to work hardest for the wrong things. But Jesus invites us to practice what may be the most challenging spiritual practice of all. Jesus invites us to love our neighbor. Jesus asks that we look around for someone concrete to invest our time and energy in, someone who cannot necessarily return the favor. Jesus challenges us to receive others' ministry to us, since we are also little children in faith.
In real life, there is no way to avoid shame and death. At some point, it comes to each of us. However, for now, wherever we are, we can participate in God's way of life. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, disciples look where Jesus points and see those whom they can serve. They do not escape death but can know that resurrection is on the other side. Each day, God is with us through dying and rising. [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
Beloveds, we too like the disciples, are empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our collective and individual call is to look where Jesus points us and to whom we are to serve. On Wednesday morning, the ECW learned more about the people Families in Transition's Hope House Wolfeboro serves. We as a parish have discerned a call to partner and support Hope House.
We have an opportunity next Saturday, September 29th at 10:30 to participate by walking, running and/or sponsoring others from our faith community in the Wicked F.I.T. 5K held at Abenaki Ski area. There will be a table Sunday during coffee hours to sign-up as a participant. If you are not able to walk or run this year, I ask for your prayers for the families in residence at Hope House and all of the walkers and runners.
In the peace and love of Jesus,
Bill+
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Bishop Rob Meeting with the Vestry
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Beth Smith, Jay Wyman, Connie Mitchell, Lorraine Crocker, Bill Meyer, Pastor Bill, Bob Parker and Bishop Rob
Missing: Don Holm, Gerry Degeorge and Carolyn Sundquist
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Collin William Tewksbury Baptism
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Parents: Garret and Michaela Tewksbury
Grandparents: Bill and Donna Young, Mike and Rhonda Tewksbury
Sponsors: Jill Young, Marisa Tewksbury, and Ryan Carrier
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Please Note!!
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There is no Bible Study or Midweek Eucharist Thursday, September 27th
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Wolfeboro Reads
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:30 on 9/25
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Join us in the Gathering Space at First Congregational Church Wolfeboro to discuss Rising Strong by Brene Brown the #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Social scientist Brene Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability--the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome--is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people--from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents--shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up.
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"Capturing the Depth of the Psalms"
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Thursdays at 3:00 pm in the Beck Memorial Library
Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful. Then you will say to the
Lord, "You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you." The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases. He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall. Psalm 91
We will explore the spirituality of the Psalms and how they relate to th
e seasons of our lives. We will use Walter Brueggemann's model of orientation-disorientation-new orientation, that explores how the genres of the Psalms can be viewed in terms of their function. Join us as we hear anew these readings of ancient songs that illumine our human condition and spiritual longing in all their bold realism.
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Bible Study Fellowship
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BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
(BSF), an international, multi-denominational Bible Study, is starting a women's Bible study in Wolfeboro on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm at First Baptist Church beginning September 13th. The study will cover the history of Israel from the time of Joshua through Solomon. For information on BSF or this study, go to bsfinternational.org. If you are interested, call Linda Lucht at 410-960-1087.
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Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
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OCTOBER SIGN-UP SHEET for Coffee Hour IS POSTED IN THE PARISH HALL
We can use your help! 10 am dates still needing volunteers are October 7th, 21st and 28th.
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Dinner Bell Volunteer Schedule
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Thursday, September 27th
Anne Vinnicombe and Candace Tordonato
Thursday, October 4th Ian Whitmore and Pete Swenson
Thursday, October 11th First Congregational Church Wolfeboro
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Wolfeboro Serves: Help Needed This Week
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Jointly sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, Brewster Academy, and First Congregational Church Wolfeboro, UCC, Wolfeboro Serves is an interfaith youth group with a focus on community service. Meeting monthly, we gather students of GWRSD and Brewster in an effort to make a difference in the greater community.
Meeting Sunday, September 23rd 2:00-4:00 pm at First Congregational Church Wolfeboro to assemble hygiene kits.
Youth will gather 2:00-4:00 pm in the fellowship hall of First Congregational Church Wolfeboro to assemble Church World Service Hygiene Kits (needed for hurricane relief). We need your help with materials.
We need your help this week.
Please drop any of the following items in the box in the narthex lobby:
- One hand towel measuring approximately 15x28 inches to 16x 32 inches (no fingertip, bath, dish towel or micro-fiber)
- One washcloth
- One wide-tooth comb removed from the package
- One fingernail or toenail clipper removed from the package
- One bath-size bar of soap in the wrapper
- One toothbrush in the package
- Ten standard size Band-Aids
- $2.00 per kit processing/mailing
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Wicked Fit Run 9/29
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All Saints is creating a team for the "Wicked FIT Run". Most of the team members will be walking with a few runners participating also. We have 3 team members so far and are seeking more. There will be an information/sign up table between services every Sunday until the race on
Saturday, September 29th
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For more information or to join the team, contact Lynne Slocum, 569-6438, or
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Needed Items for Hope House!
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Items that are always in need are toothbrushes fir various ages, mouthwash, floss, toothpaste(especially kid's protection), shampoo & conditioner, hair brushea, combs, hair dryers, body wash, shaving cream, disposable razors, cabinet safety locks for infants, band aids, outlet plug covers, cleaning supplies.
Items may dropped in the laundry basket located in the narthex.
Thank you for your continued support and contributions.
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Hope House High Needs List
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Sterilite 16 Quart Clear Stacking Storage Containers
Boot mats and trays
Bed Pillows
Allerease Allergy & Bedbug Protector Pillowcase Covers
Coffee
Tide Pods (regular and sensitive)
Bookshelves (preferably around 24 inches high and 12 feet long)
Kids DVD movies (age 10 and up)
Adult coloring books- colored pencils/markers (for teens and parents)
Travel board games- compact size
Card games- UNO, cribbage, etc
Plastic wrap, aluminum foil, Ziploc sandwich and freezer bags, brown paper lunch bags
"Where do I drop off my donations?"
Hope House is located at 16 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro. Please call (603) 641-9441 x610 to let staff know when you are coming!
Mailing address: Hope House PO Box 1011 Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Thank you for your continued support and contributions.
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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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September 23 - September 29, 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 September 23
8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
6-7:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
6:30-8:00 PM (Troop 165 CC)
MONDAY September 24
10-2 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)
7:00 PM Photo Club (PH)
6:30 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
9:30 AM Lord & Tailor Annual Meeting (PH)
1:30-4:00 PM Scrabble Club (L)
WEDNESDAY September 26
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
6-9:30 PM Table Tennis
6:30-8:30 PM Choir
THURSDAY September 27
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
3-4:30 PM No Bible Study/Holy Eucharist this week
5:00 PM Dinner Bell
Noon Outreach Luncheon
FRIDAY September 28
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY September 29
10-11:30 AM AA Meeting (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH) Meeting in Library
4:00 PM Lions Chocolate Auction (PH)
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