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November 09, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 45
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Sue Harding
Pauline de Ramer
Ushers
Lectors
Presenters
Alan & Sue Harding
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Gail Dietzer
10 AM Art Slocum
Cate McMahon
Greeters
Linda Brown
Dianne Wasmuth
Flower Guild
Linda Siracusa
Flower Delivery
Betty Brown
Coffee
8 AM Linda Siracusa
10 AM Sandi Johnson
Joyce Lake
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Rector's Reflections
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Be Not Afraid
How would you live if you were not afraid? Fear is used by politicians to gain our votes, by the media to get our attention, by advertising firms to sell us what we don't need, and by TV evangelists to get our donations. What fears are used against us? One is scarcity, the fear that we won't have enough or won't get our share. Our false belief that having more money and "stuff" will save us binds us as slaves. In many cases, having less can free us to live by faith.
The writer of Hebrews 11:1 states, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Normally, we read forward from this verse, but the word "Now" is a clue that we should look back. Hebrews 10:39 says, "But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost, but among those who have faith and so are saved." Who shrinks back? Those who are afraid. Who are saved? By implication, those who do not shrink back and are not afraid. So fear is not only a faith issue but an issue of our salvation. And is that not what we would expect? What more do we need to be saved from than our worst fears? What good is a savior who does not help us confront our fears? As noted above, our fears are the handles that marketers, politicians, and supervisors often use to control us and bend us to their plans and desires.
But like the pain that warns us of injury and nausea that tells us we are becoming ill, our fear has a positive use: it lets us know our vulnerability, and it tells us what we truly value and truly trust. "We walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor. 5:7). The powers and principalities promise us what we can see. Where do put our true faith and trust? [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
Walking in faith together,
Bill +
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Healing Rite November 25th
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Healing Rite in Worship, Christ the King Sunday, November 25th
Our Lord Jesus healed many as a sign of the reign of God come near and sent the disciples to continue this work of healing-with prayer, the laying on of hands, and anointing. In the name of Christ, the great healer and reconciler of the world, we will entrust to God all who are in need of healing at both services on Sunday, November 25th.
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Kindness Rocks Project
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Wolfeboro Serves This Sunday 2:00-4:00 pm
Wolfeboro Serves, our Interfaith Youth Group from All Saints Episcopal Church, Brewster Academy, and First Congregational Church UCC will meet this week to paint and distribute rocks around town to share God's love and inspire others. We meet in the fellowship hall at First Congregational Church.
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Community Thanksgiving Service
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
7:00 pm at All Saints' Episcopal Church
The Rev. Robert Cole preaching
Offering collected benefits:
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Lord & Tailor Needs Help!!
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PLEASE HELP!
Lord and Tailor needs help sorting. Come anytime we are open. Or Monday and Tuesday 9 until 12.
Thanks!
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From the Music Corner
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A deep thanks to our choir and so many parishioners who are expressing their appreciation for the Sunday worship music they are enjoying. As we enter this holy season of thanksgiving, and Advent waiting in the shadows, hopeful expectation and the coming of His Light, I pray our Lord continues to deeply touch your hearts through the impactful music of these weeks.
Also, many asked for my (Betty Crockers :0) "Spinach Cheese Squares" recipe that was enjoyed at coffee hour last week. I've made copies and pinned it to the large bulletin board in the undercroft. Feel free to take one and enjoy! I confess I make these often in the holiday season....
Blessings and joy,
Holly
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Women's Prison Ministry
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We are collecting items for the Women's Prison Ministry at the NH State
Prison. The prison ministry provides religious opportunities
(counseling, weekday devotions, Sunday services), recreational, outreach
(e.g. the "Adopt a Family" initiative-the women make clothing for needy
families), and other group activities such as open chapel time.
Donations may be placed in the plastic bin located in the nursery off
the narthex.
* Yarn (no black or blue of any shade)
* Knitting needles, crochet hooks (plastic only)
* Greeting/note cards (no glitter)
* Inexpensive 8x10 composition notebooks in various colors (not
spiral bound)
* Adult coloring books/colored pencils
* Puzzle books (word search, sudoku, crosswords, etc)
* Devotional book
Thanks,
Connie Mitchell
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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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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 11 - November 18, 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 11
8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Preacher - Jane Van Zandt
6-7:30 PM AA (PH)
MONDAY November 12
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1-4:30 PM Senior Bridge (L)
6:30 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
11-3:00 PM Garden Club (PH)
4-5:30 PM Wolfeboro Reads at Congo Church
WEDNESDAY November 14
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
1-3:30 PM Knitting Club (L)
1:30 PM Wolfeboro Srs (PH)
6-9:30 PM Table Tennis (PH)
6:30-8:30 PM Choir (SR)
THURSDAY November 15
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study (PH)
11:00 AM Outreach Luncheon (PH)
3-4:30 PM Bible Study/Eucharist
5:00 PM Dinner Bell
FRIDAY November 16
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals/Activities
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY November 17
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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Editor, All Saints E-News
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