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May 22, 2020- Vol 14, Issue 21
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Ushers
Lectors
Presenters
Eucharistic
Mini
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Greeters
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Birthdays May
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05/24 Marie Lander
05/25 Margaret Barnes
05/27 Bhupendra Khetani
05/27 Megan Rourke
05/28 Stacie Pope
05/30 Betsy Woodard |
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Anniversaries May
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05/25 Sue & Alan Harding
05/31 Nancy & Chris Runnals |
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At the ascension (which was Thursday) we, like the disciples in today's reading in Acts, are left looking at the sky. But in the High Priestly Prayer (John 17), Jesus brings us back to earth. In the prayer he speaks not only from the perspective of the risen and ascended one, but as the Word of God, now made flesh.The prayer anticipates the accomplishments of this Word, which does not return empty (Isaiah 55:11), namely in the fulfillment of the "hour" of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. It is as if Jesus has already ascended "to my father and your father, to my God and your God" (john 20:17), and has returned to tell us something vital.
As we overhear Jesus, we learn that God's character and motive are identical to those of Jesus, who has now, fully and completely, "made God's name known." We no longer have to speculate about the nature of God, God's purposes and love are made known in Jesus. But we also learn about ourselves. Jesus' prayer frequently mentions the "world" - the world at once hostile to God and God's anointed, and yet also beloved of God (John 3:16). With Jesus' commissioning today we have our work to do, to make God known in and through Christ Jesus. The Living One works through us as "words within the world," who no longer seek meaning among the dead, but are empowered to make known the vibrant, new reality of Easter. [Sundays and Seasons 2020]
Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Bill+
Readings:
Acts 1:6-14 - Jesus companions at prayer after his departure
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 - Sing to God, who rides upon the clouds
1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 - God will sustain and restore those who suffer
John 17:1-11 - Christ's prayer for his disciples
Collect:
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God, the King of lory, you have exalted your only son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven. Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen
Bulletin:
Click on Worship link below and scroll down to the May 24th service. The link for the bulletin is the last sentence.
Worship Links:
*Note: You do not have to be a member of Facebook.
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Church Gardens Watering Schedule
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There are still a few dates open, so if you can help please let me know.
Thanks,
Joanne
2020 Watering Schedule
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June 7
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Sue Adams
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June 14
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Pam Doyle
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June 21
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Joyce Lake
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June 28
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Carolyn Sundquist
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July 5
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Mary Bertsch
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July 12
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Joanne and Geoff
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July 19
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Pam Doyle
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July 26
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Mary Bertsch
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August 2
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Joyce Lake
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August 9
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Joanne and Geoff
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August 16
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August 23
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August 30
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The gardens have been nurtured and planted. All that is needed now is watering and a little weeding. If you are able, would you please sign up to water a week or two this summer. The hoses will reach all beds except the front sign bed. A bucket will be made available for this watering. The front bed is new to the watering schedule this summer. The existing flowers were overgrown and required pulling and replanting. It will definitely need water. You can continue to physical distance while watering the gardens. Watering also provides a time of tranquility.
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FROM THE MUSIC CORNER by Holly Simons
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As Memorial weekend is upon us, I pray you find opportunities to praise, worship and sing. In our beloved country, we have been besieged in many eras by trials we thought insurmountable. Yet brave men and women, and countless leaders - especially our faithful God - helped us find our way to persevere, be strong and courageous, grieve deeply and then move forward. May this be your path as well in this pandemic season.
Our choir ZOOM meetings are special connections where we've experimented trying to share musically over the internet. One week, I led us in some interesting explorations of how to "sing" together..... it's tough, and definitely not preferable to being together.... but we're willing to try anything right now :0). One week, Paul Dostie played some lovely hymn tunes on his trumpet, and another week Claudia Bissett played meaningful arrangements of flute pieces. Choir members alternate with opening and closing us with a prayer, poem or reading; and most special is just sharing our thoughts and experiences as we travel this pandemic season together.
Ralph and I hope you enjoyed our first Wed night "livestreaming on Facebook" on May 13th, where numerous folks let us know they enjoyed the singing! This past Wednesday (May 20th) at 6:40pm, we aired a prerecorded "prelude" of Paul playing trumpet on "Let us break bread together" (A communion piece that helps us remember the sacred moments of receiving Eucharist together at the rail); and then at 6:45 we sang three songs together: "Borning Cry" (used often to celebrate baptism, and read in full by Pastor Bill in his message this past Sunday, 5/17); the Navy Hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" and ending with some verses of "For all the saints".
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Facebook Holly and listen to this 20 minute broadcast (under the "Posts" section). Once it's recorded, you can access and listen to it anytime on our church FB page or later when it's re-posted to our YouTube channel. You do not need to be a facebook member to view it - just ignore the messages to sign-in or sign-up.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Singing with you forever,
Holly and Ralph
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Join Us For Wine & Whine on Friday Evnings
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Join us Friday Evenings at 5:00 pm with a glass of your favorite beverage on Zoom at
Meeting ID: 938 3255 5628 Password: 592973
By Phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 938 3255 5628
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Masks Part 2
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The Petersen's prefer puppy paw prints!
Wouldn't it be fun to see Tucker in his mask? |
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Masks Part 3
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Due to technical difficulties, which include the pictures being sideways and upside down, the additional mask pictures will be sent in a separate eNews.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please join in the fun and send your own mask picture to me at csundquist@roadrunner.com
Thank you - Carolyn
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Vestry meeting Monday May 18th
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Men's Bible Study last Thursday
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Churches Have Closed Before Due to Pandemic
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From 1918-1927 The Rev. Thomas Shoesmith, father of parishioner Jane Newcomb, served as Rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Leighton, PA. As the flu epidemic raged in November of 1918, the Board of Health ordered all churches and meeting places closed. That parish worshipped from home without the assistance of Facebook live streaming or Zoom meetings. Their church history notes that many of the parishioners were very ill and a prominent parishioner and the infant son of the prior rector(The Right Rev. Winfred Ziegler who later became Bishop in Wyoming) died in January of 1919.
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Are You an All Saints' Wolfeboro YouTube Subscriber?
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We would like to create a custom url for our YouTube Channel and need 100 subscribers to do so. We currently have 59 and ask that if you are not already subscribed, please visit: AllSaintsYouTube
and click the grey "Subscribe" button. Thank you!
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Monday Morning Check-In
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Grab a cup of coffee and join Pastor Bill at 10:00 am for a Monday Morning Check-in. No topic, just a chance to be together and share via Zoom. Join by computer at*: Click here: Monday Check-In
*If you've already downloaded Zoom, click on the icon on your device and enter the following:
Meeting ID: 296 849 095 Password: 027471
Join by phone at: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 296 849 095
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Connect With God & With Others
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"...have you ever found God in church? I never did. I just found a bunch of folks hoping for him to show. Any God I ever felt in church I brought in with me. And I think all the other folks did too. They come to church to share God, not find God." -Alice Walker
The church is where God's people-YOU-are. While we are in exile in our homes, we don't need to go to church to find God, because when we are church together on-line we share God. There are many ways to connect, to see, hear and share God online at All Saints'...
Sundays
10:00 am - Virtual Coffee Hour via Zoom
Join by computer at*: Coffee Hour
*If you've already downloaded Zoom, click on the icon on your device and enter the following:
Meeting ID: 625 293 985
Password: 686500
Join by phone at: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 625 293 985
Tuesdays
7:30 am - Women's Worship via Zoom
Join by computer at*: Women's Worship
*If you've already downloaded Zoom, click on the icon on your device and enter the following:
Meeting ID: 963 2022 6375 Password: 030857
Join be phone at: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 963 2022 6375
Thursdays
9:00 am - Men's Bible Study of the readings for Sunday via Zoom
Join by computer at*: Men's Bible Study
*If you've already downloaded Zoom, click on the icon on your device and enter the following:
Meeting ID: 377 746 725 Password: 008244
Join by phone at: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 377 746 725
3:00 pm - Midweek Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew via Zoom
Join by computer at*: Midweek Bible Study
*If you've already downloaded Zoom, click on the icon on your device and enter the following:
Meeting ID: 546 551 506 Password: 508697
Join by phone at: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 546 551 506F
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Not sure how to connect via Zoom?
During this time of disconnect due to Covid-19, All Saints' is utilizing Zoom for many gatherings.
From Sunday Virtual Coffee Hour, to Bible Studies, Zoom will allow our congregation to connect live and face-to-face, while following the social guidelines set in place by our government. Here are the steps for participating via computer or telephone:
- You will find a link to the event and an I.D. number and password. (Note: The FIRST time you open a Zoom link, it will prompt you to download the app. This is FREE. Please follow the instructions given to install.)
- Each Zoom event that you open will ask for the I.D. number and password.
- For any video/visual participation, you will need a camera either on your phone, or on your computer. If you do not have one, the invitation email you receive will provide instructions for calling in on your phone.
- We encourage participants to mute yourself unless you have an opportunity to speak. Household noises can often times be a distraction to others. If you would like to get your Zoom account set up ahead of time, visit https://zoom.us/.
Troubleshooting:
- If you log in and no one else is in the gathering, double check to make sure you have the right date and time; if you do, it's likely that you've clicked/entered the wrong link/address. Each meeting has its own link/address and only works for that gathering. Note: some gatherings use a "wait room" and the host will let you in.
- If you get connected but can't seem to connect audio, try using "chat" (link at the bottom of the screen) to ask for help.
- If you can only see one person, try clicking on the "speaker view" button on the top and switch it to "gallery view" to see all participants.
- If your internet connection fails and you get knocked off, simply join back in. It happens.
- If you're stuck, contact the event host/leader.
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Please Continue To Pray For Those on Our Prayer List
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Gwendolyn Deneault Penelope Bennis Debra and Family
Ron Locke Patricia Noxon Bob Champagne
Vange Sandeen Kathy Holloran Judith Locke
Patsy Matthews Rhys Eppich Robert & Dian
Shirley Bentley Mary McAuley Michele
Marilyn Kay Penny Meyer ` Prue Fitts
Joe Blackett Susie Tidd Zell Kellogg
Judy Hess Joe Nunnery Michael Dowd
Debe Tetherly Khadijah Goforth Jacqueline Mclaughlin
Stephanie Schroeder Wayne S. Mary Ellen Davis
Bobbie Sutherland
Mark Luken George & Linda Pacheco
Bob Pierpont Tyler Kott
Kate Blending Robin & Jim Kott
Carolyn Toshney Rodney Morgan
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Thank You for Giving During This Time of Pandemic
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Thank you for all who have continued to support the work of All Saints during this time. You may make contributions by mail, using your financial institution's automated check writing service, or secure online giving via Donate
Creator of all we enjoy, we give you thanks for the countless people you have gathered to do your work as All Saints' Wolfeboro. We thank you for your Holy Spirit inspiring some as they longed for this church, others as they built this church and still others as they lovingly and boldly led this church through times of abundance and times of scarcity. Help us to be bold as we model giving of time and money during this time. Make our generous giving a symbol of both our faith and our gratitude. We pray in the name of your son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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You Make A Difference
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Is there an exceptional All Saints' volunteer we should recognize? Please share any recognition recommendations with our Senior Warden Carolyn Sundquist or Pastor Bill to bring to the Vestry for consideration. Who can we give thanks for the blessings they have shared with our congregation?
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Office Hours
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Monday - 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday - 1 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon
Thursday - 9 AM - Noon
Friday - Closed
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May 24 - May 30, 2020 Calendar
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Food Pantry: Special Hours
Wolfeboro Nursery School: Closed
SUNDAY May 24
9:00 AM Facebook live service
10:00 AM Coffee Hour via Zoom
WEDNESDAY May 27
THURSDAY May 28
FRIDAY May 29
SATURDAY May 30
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All Saints e-News
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We hope you have enjoyed reading our e-News and we encourage your feedback to help us make it even better. We publish an issue weekly on Friday afternoon, to help keep you up to date and in touch with our current news and activities. We think this may be especially helpful to those that are unable to attend our Sunday worship services, are out of town and away for the season. Please let us know if you have some information you would like us to share in future issues of this newsletter.
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Rev. Bill Petersen
Rector, All Saints Church
Carolyn Sundquist
Editor, All Saints E-News
Christy Parker, and Ralph Simons
Associate Editors, All Saints e-News
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