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April 6, 2018- Vol 11, Issue 14
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Louise Graham
Ritva Torma
Ushers
Lectors
8 AM
Gail Dietzer
10 AM
Volunteer
Presenters
Bob & Danielle Pierpont
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
Christy Parker
10 AM Linda Brown
Clint Brown
Greeters
Phoebe Giessler
Connie Mitchell
Flower Guild
Sue Adams
Flower Delivery
Lynne Slocum
Coffee
8 AM Cynthia Quinn
10 AM
Dianne Wasmuth Pauline de Ramer
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Birthdays - April
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8 John Boornazian
10 Thomas Merrell
11 Alan Harding
Cheryl McCarriston
12 Bob Woerheide
Emily Dymock
13 William Peabody
14 Gabriel Giessler
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Rector's Reflections
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Wounded Resurrection Power Restores Community
Jesus' resurrection confronts the sadness and loneliness of Thomas's doubt. Many people in congregations left last Sunday's celebration of the resurrection with feelings similar to those of Thomas. Somehow, Thomas was not in the right place at the right time to see Jesus show up in the flesh. No doubt, people in the pews can relate to Thomas's missed opportunity. Perhaps they were unable to attend a family Easter gathering. Maybe a bunch of friends had box seats to the hottest game in town, and they were not able to afford one. Maybe a medical emergency interrupted an opportunity for career advancement. Human beings are endlessly plagued with feelings of not fully belonging to the group, and they desire a savior to use magical power to restore perfection.
Time and again, the disciples seek a messiah who overwhelms them and the world with crushing military might and magical cures. Today, the power of the resurrection is most realized in the real, deep wounds of Jesus' own body. Without those wounds and the real sacrifice that God made on the cross, Thomas's faith would always be hobbled by his overwhelming doubt. Yet people still ask: how can God's reality of overflowing love and life confront and transform our parched world and wounded bodies?
Jesus makes faith happen today by breathing the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessing them with peace. He shows Thomas and all God's people that the life-changing resurrection embraces the wounds all people carry. God the Creator's peace, Jesus' wounds, and the breath of the Holy Spirit lead Thomas to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead. Then, Thomas trusts God to care for his body and his life. Just like Jesus' ministry prior to the cross, Jesus reaches for the outsider and restores Thomas to his place in the community. [Sundays and Seasons, 2018]
Christ is Risen. He is Risen indeed. Alleluia!
Bill +
Readings and Psalm for the Second Sunday of Easter:
Psalm 133
- How good and pleasant it is to live together in unity. (Ps. 133:1)
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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Baptism of Hailey Amherst Pelletier
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Sunday, April 8th at our 10:00 a.m
. Eucharist we will welcome 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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Maundy Thursday Dinner Bell
Photos by Ralph Simons
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Maundy Thursday Service
Photos by Ralph Simons
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Foot Washing Pastor Bill, Dianne Wasmuth, Susan Fuller
Stripping of the Altar
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Easter Vigil
Photos by Ralph Simons
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Easter Sunday
Photos by Ralph
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Easter Sunday Slideshow
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Ralph created a slideshow of Easter Sunday with music. To view, click here: EASTER
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Pop-up Book at the Great Vigil
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Some have asked about the pop-up book Pastor Bill shared at the Great Vigil of Easter. "Jesus Is Risen" describes the story of Jesus' triumph over death is told with vibrant pop-ups by renowned paper artist Agostino Traini. This book brings the Easter story to life in a whole new way for children of all ages. Click here:
Pop-up Book
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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 will resume on April 10th. The book is Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward.
There are 2 books available at the Wolfeboro Library for library cardholders.
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Calling all Photographers
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We are looking for pictures of people and church events for our eNews so if you have a camera or a cell phone just take a photo or two and forward to Carolyn at csundquist@roadrunner.com. Thanks!
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ECW Meeting
Please note there is a correction to the time.
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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be meeting on Wednesday, April 11th at 9:30 am in the Library. All women are members and welcome to join us in fellowship as we plan for upcoming events. If you plan to attend, why not ask a friend to come along.
Thank you,
Chris Christiansen and Gail Holm, Co-chairs
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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 - THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON APRIL 9TH
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 8th - April 14th 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 8
8 & 10 AM Holy Eucharist
10 AM Pellitier Baptism
6 PM AA Meeting (PH)
MONDAY April 9
10-2:00 PM Senior Meals & Activities
1 PM Bridge (L)
7 AM Women's
Worship (PH)
11 AM - 3 PM Garden Club (PH)
1:30 PM-4 PM Scrabble Club (L)
4 PM Wolfeboro Reads at First Congregational
WEDNESDAY April 11
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
7 PM Coffee House Mtg (L)
THURSDAY April 12
7:30 AM - Men's Bible Study (PH)
1:30 PM End 68 hours of Hunger (L)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist (L)
5 PM - Dinner Bell (PH)
7 - 8:30 PM Dist 18 AA (L)
FRIDAY April 13
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Senior Meals & Activities
8-9:30 PM AA Meeting (PH)
SATURDAY April 14
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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