Photo taken Christmas Eve 2017

In the above photo, Rev. Bill Petersen invites the children to hear a Christmas message.  At the conclusion of the Christmas Message, Rev. Petersen gave each child an ornament and an activity book.

In the photo below, the congregation which filled the sanctuary and choir loft, sing the Candle Hymn, Silent Night.  Prior to singing the hymn, the Eucharistic Ministers lit the candles nearest the aisle.  Those candles then gave light to the other candles.  The glow from the candles filled the darkened sanctuary and symbolizes Christ, the light of the world.

 

Photo taken Christmas Eve 2017

Ritva Torma has been worshiping at All Saints since February 2015.  Ritva moved to Wolfeboro from Canada to be near her daughter, Annie, and her husband Jeff.  Ritva is from Finland and loves Wolfeboro and All Saints. Ritva is a member of the Altar Guild, and also helps with the coffee hour. We are grateful that Ritva is worshiping with us.

Both Bill and Penny Meyer have been active at All Saints since moving to New Durham four years ago from Prescott, Arizona.  As a member of our Vestry Bill is our terrific Junior Warden.  Bill is a member of the Thursday morning Bible Study Group, and chairs the Property Committee. Both attend the Thursday afternoon Bible Study that is led by Rev. Petersen.  Both are members of the All Saints Preschool Board. Penny and Don Johnson send out birthday and anniversary cards to those in our congregation celebrating those events.  Penny is an organizer of the prayer chain, and heads our mission to sponsor a high school education for a student in Kenya.  That program Education for Every Child, E.F.A.C., is supported by our mission dollars.  Bill and Penny, thank-you for your ministry and for worshiping at All Saints. 

Photo taken at recent Festival of Trees event.

Caregivers is a thirty year old program that provides transportation for clients to medical appointments throughout New England.  The program which began at All Saints is partially supported by our mission dollars and a grant from ECW.    

 If you requested 2017 envelopes on your pledge card, you may pick them up in the office.

Deb Hoyt

END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER thanks you for your contributions to their box at the entrance of the Sanctuary.  Now that school has started the items that are particularly needed are those geared to children like peanut butter and mac n'cheese. Please take a pamphlet which provides helpful suggestions for items to donate.

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!