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November 02, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 44
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Connie Mitchell
Carolyn Sundquist
Gayle Gurney
Ushers
Lectors
Presenters
Bob & Ann Champagne
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Donna Young
10 AM Linda Pacheco
Volunteer
Greeters
Bob & Ann Champagne
Flower Guild
Joyce Lake
Flower Delivery
Lynne Moughty
Coffee
8 AM Betty Brown
10 AM Choir
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Birthdays November
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06 Susan Lander
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Dania Jones
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Louise O'Keefe
09 Judy Boedecker
Matthew Jones
10 Nancy Runnals
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Anniversaries November
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06
Bob & Ann Champagne
10 Laurence & Catherine Hallin
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Rector's Reflections
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Unbinding the Living
While All Saints Day is November 1st we mark it (and our parish name day) on Sunday when we remember loved ones who have been laid in the tomb. We light candles for those saints connected to this parish who have died in the past year. We know the acute grief of Mary, Martha, and Jesus. We know the reality of death that lies so close. We know that at any moment the phone call could come with news we dread because we live forever in the shadow of death.
At the same time, we also know the little deaths that take place every day. We know the daily disappointments, the betrayal of a friend, a failure at work, a difficult and tumultuous marriage, the loneliness and pain of one longing for something more from life. Beyond that there are the near-constant reminders that much of this world is far from God's kingdom. How easy it is to look and see poverty and injustice, disease and despair all around. Like Lazarus, we are bound tightly in death's clothes: grief, disappointment, hopelessness.
Yet Jesus speaks the last word for us: "Unbind him, and let him go" (John 11:44). This promise is bursting with resurrecting life. This word is spoken by the one who became human and was put in a tomb, but broke through the pervasive stench of death. In the waters of the font, we hear our God speak this word to us. Lifting us out of the waters, God frees us from the binding rags of death and dresses us in the royal clothing of Christ. At the table, we feast with the God in whom we have waited, the God who swallows up death forever. The last word is not death, but life as a beloved child of God.
Clothed in the righteousness of Christ, God's people are called forth from the grave. Fellow saints rush forward to remove the rotting grave clothes. Together the people of God celebrate the hope and promise of resurrection, rising each new day to joyfully serve in the name of the one who is beyond death, Jesus our Savior. [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
Unbinding and rising in love together,
Bill+
P.S. We are in need of a second Eucharistic Minister for worship Sunday at 10:00 am.
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Shalom
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A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4
We mourn with those affected by the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh. May we stand against injustice and prevail over hatred, that all may worship freely and without fear. May our mourning turn to dancing
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Bishop Curry
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Bishop Michael Curry on the Today Show, All Saints Day Thursday, November 1st
Watch Presiding Bishop Curry reflecting on the grief of this week and how selfless living love always wins.
Click here:
Reflection
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Mission Outreach
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CHRISTMAS OFFERING RECIPIENT NAMED
The Mission/Outreach Team has selected the NH Council of Churches to be the recipient of our 2018 Christmas Offering. This community of Christian denominations in NH was formed for 'furthering Christian unity, life and action in NH'. The Women's Prison Ministry, and Responsible Stewardship of God's Creation are two of their major areas of focus.
Learn more about the Council's work and mission on
Sunday, December
16th
when their dynamic Executive Director, Rev. Jason Wells, formerly associated with Grace Church in Manchester, comes to share and preach at All Saints'. Mark your calendars!
In other news, Carolyn and Don, Circus Smirkus Co-Chairs, received a gracious thank you letter from the Executive Director of The Nick for our donation made after the circus. Our monies, combined with other fundraising initiatives, have enabled The Nick to 'award "30-50 scholarships through our Youth Assistance Scholarship Program (YAP) to children who would not otherwise have the financial means to enroll in organized sports'. In a small way our outreach enabled some of The Nick's outreach....the circle keeps on widening.
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Vestry Nominating Committee
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A Message from the Vestry Nominating Team
This is a busy year for the Nominating Team so we have begun our work early. At the Annual Meeting in January, parishioners will be electing our Senior Warden, Clerk, and one Vestry member, for a 3 year term each. The Treasurer's position is also open for a two year term. This person will complete the term of our current treasurer, Beth Smith, who is moving to Hooksett. The good news is Beth has kindly agreed to remain available as an advisor and resource for the incoming Treasurer. And we will elect two Delegates and one Alternate Delegate to Convention and Convocation as well.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please fill out a Vestry Interest Form and leave it in the office for the Senior Warden. Vestry Interest Forms are available at the rear of the church and in the office. If you have any questions about the process or the responsibilities of any of the positions, please contact a member of the Nominating Team.
The vitality of our parish is dependent upon strong Vestry leaders who believe in our Mission!
Vestry Nominating Team: Don Holm, Gerry DeGeorge, Beth Smith, Lee White, Pam Uthenwoldt
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New Neighbor Connection
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New Neighbor Connections is a collaboration of Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success,
school social workers, and community volunteers working to meet the needs of our refugee and immigrant neighbors in the Manchester, New Hampshire area.
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If you can help...
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- Backpacks: 25 backpacks for high school students. We are able to purchase them on sale at Eddie Bauer for $15 each.
- General School Supplies for 25 students: Pencil, Pens, Composition notebooks, Binders, Crayons, Color pencils, sharpeners, erasers and etc.
- Personal Care Products for 25 students: We are in need of hygiene products such as sanitary pads, feminine wipes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, body wash, etc.
- Clothing and school uniform: 1 girl needs Sweatpants, exercise clothes, winter jacket size 12 to 14 or XL. boots size women 9 1/2 to 10. 2 boys winter jackets size large and winter boots size either 10 1/2 or 11. Donations towards school uniforms needed for all 3 children.
- Driver Education Class Fees For 1 student: $650 to $700 for high schooler at Memorial.
If you are able to donate toward the purchase of any of these items, please see donation information below. If you would like to drop off any items listed above, please bring to the ORIS office (434 Lake Ave. 2nd floor, Manchester, NH)
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On going needs...
- There are also ongoing needs among new American families for items in good condition, such as: used laptop and flat screen-era desktop computers, bed linens, child items (e.g., baby chairs and strollers), household goods, and some pieces of furniture. If you have such items to donate, please also contact newneighborconnections@gmail.com.
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All financial contributions are tax deductible (ORIS Tax ID #760826598)
- Online donations can be made via PayPal at ORIS's website refugeesuccess.org (Click the yellow "donate" button and type "New Neighbor Connections" in the "add special instructions" field)
- Checks can be mailed to: Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success, 434 Lake Ave. Second Floor, Manchester NH 03103
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New Neighbor Connections Advisers
- Mukhtar Idhow, Executive Director of ORIS
- Ardo Mohamed, Education Coordinator at ORIS
- Amadou Hamady, Manchester School District EL Program Social Worker
- Amy Pellegrini, Manchester School District Homeless Coordinator Social Worker
- Sheryl Power, Kingswood Regional High School Social Worker
- Marge Thomas-Mueller, Alton Resident
- Warren Muir, Wolfeboro Resident
- Sarah Nordstrom, Hanover Resident
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Hope House High Needs List
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Sterilite 16 Quart Clear Stacking Storage Containers
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Allerease Allergy & Bedbug Protector Pillowcases
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Mattress Covers (bed wetting)
Socks and underwear in all sizes
Boot mats and trays (to keep boots in entry area on third floor)
Shelf Unit for volunteer room
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Kids DVD movies (age 10 and up - especially holiday movies!)
Games (card & board games, travel sized also helpful)
Child safety Locks for kitchen and cabinet doors
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Starred items have a link for the specific product. Please contact Carolyn Sundquist or Parish Administrator for a copy of this list that includes the links.
Drop off donations at:
Hope House is located at 16 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro. Please call (603) 641-9441 x610 tp let staff know when you are coming!
Mailing address:
Hope House
PO Box 1011
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
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Coffee Hour
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December sign-up sheet for Coffee Hour is posted in the Parish Hall.
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Wolfeboro Reads
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30
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Join Pastor Bill and Pastor Gina Tuesdays for discussion and sharing around a common read. We will meet each week (with some exceptions), from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Gathering Space at First Congregational Church Wolfeboro, 115 S. Main St.
Our November Book is the new book by Diana Butler Bass:
Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks.
Discussions scheduled for November 6, 13 and 20.
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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
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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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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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November 04 - November 11, 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 November 04
8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
6-7:30 PM AA (PH)
6:30-8:00 PM Troop 165 (CC)
MONDAY November 05
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)
7-8:00 PM Photo Club
6:30 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
5:30-8:00 PM Farmers Market Annual Meeting
4-5:30 PM Wolfeboro Reads at Congo Church
WEDNESDAY November 07
8:30-11:00 AM Caregivers (L)
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
6-9:30 PM Table Tennis (PH)
6:30-8:30 PM Choir (SR)
THURSDAY November 08
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
3-4:30 PM Bible Study/Eucharist
5:00 PM Dinner Bell
7-8:30 PM Dist. 16 AA (L)
FRIDAY November 09
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1:00 PM Kimball Memorial Service
2:30-4:00 PM Flower Arranging class
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY November 10
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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