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Celebrate, say thanks, and wish well the Milligans this Sunday.
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August 12, 2016 - Vol 9, Issue 33
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Susie Walker/Pat McLaughlin
Ushers
Dianne & Phil Wasmuth
Lectors
8 am Jane Milligan
10 am Susan Fuller
Presenters
Danielle & Bob Pierpont
Eucharistic Ministers
8 am Andy Milligan
10 am Pat & Jack McLaughlin
Flower Guild
Susan Adams
Altar Flower Delivery
Sandy McBeth
Coffee
8 am Judy Cole, Gail Dietzer, Gerry DeGeorge
10 am Anne Hunt, Paul Dostie, Jennie Muir
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Sunday Services
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8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (spoken)
10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist (w choir/hymns)
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The Reality of Division
Throughout the Gospel of Luke, Jesus calls on his hearers to turn their hearts away from greed and instead to generosity, to turn away from anxious self-preservation and instead to faithful self-giving. But such practice rubs against humanity's deepest-seated sin, so conflict is born out of Jesus' peace-filled activity. Jesus' words and actions had already pitted him against the religious leaders and will lead him to the cross. Now, in today's gospel, Jesus speaks to the reality of that division.
His words unsettle us, yet they are spoken for a reason. In the reading from Jeremiah, God challenges the prophets who dole out lies and deceit and asks, how long until they turn their hearts back to me? This is a question of compassion and yearning for a restored relationship. Likewise, although Jesus' words are incendiary and speak of broken relationships, they are meant to prompt the people's faithful response: to lay aside anxiety and greed and to turn their hearts to the treasures of God's promised kingdom, where Christ takes division upon himself on the cross.
[Sundays and Seasons 2016]
We live in a time full of examples of conflict and division. But as part of the Jesus Movement, we're called to live as hopeful people who work for peace in our hearts and world through prayer, loving and serving the Lord, and working for restoration in our relationships and communities. We are sustained to do this work through God's Word and sacraments as we gather in worship.
See you Sunday,
Bill+
P.S. Worship this week include the rite of healing at both services.
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Hold the Date: Beer & Hymns Next Sunday
4:30-6:30 pm
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All Saints' Episcopal and First Congregational Churches are co-hosting a Wolfeboro Beer & Hymns event to benefit Governor Wentworth Area Volunteer Co-op, a local charity that supports the children of our school district. John Read, a church musician and lounge pianist from Cape Cod, who performs throughout New England is returning to the Lake Regions to for this event. Final event detail via e-news next week.
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Mon, Wed, Thur: 9 a,m. - Noon
Tue: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Fri: Closed
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Dear All Sainters':
Just click on the web link below and then click on Start Slideshow to view a 10 minute slide show of the All Saints' Summer Fair that was held on July 16th. The program will run automatically. A 30 second video clip of the beginning of the fair is also included in the slide show. A huge number of parishioners and friends of All Saints' work to make the fair a success. The slide show captures that effort. You'll enjoy this slideshow.
Phil Wasmuth
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Planning Ahead
September Worship Notes
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Sunday, September 11th
The Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, husband, father, painter, writer/poet, sculler and the Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire visits All Saints' for both services. First Day of Sunday School.
Sunday, September 18th
A Mission Outreach Fair will be held during both coffee hours to highlight All Saints' ministry opportunities to love and serve our neighbors in need whether around the corner, or around the world.
Sunday, September 25th
We will hold a special "Mass on the Grass" one service Sunday at 9:00 am in the courtyard (weather permitting) followed by a potluck brunch in the parish hall.
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Vestry Dinner Honoring Andy & Jane Milligan
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After over three decades of dedicated service and ministry to All Saints' and our community,
Andy and Jane Milligan will be moving next week to be closer to their daughter. The congregation may wish them best wishes during
this Sunday's coffee hour following the
8 am service
On Wednesday night the vestry paid tribute to Andy and Jane with a pot luck dinner at the home of Phil & Dianne Wasmuth. Our senior warden, Don Holm, honored Andy and Jane with heartfelt remarks about their enduring friendship, and their numerous contributions and ministry to the life of our church.
Andy and Jane are greatly admired, respected, and loved by our congregation, and we wish them happiness in their new home.
Sincerely,
Phil Wasmuth
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Worship Notes:
Liturgy for August & September
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Ordinary time, the Sundays after Pentecost began in May and goes until the end of November. We've spent these summer months working our way through scenes from the Gospel of Luke depicting Jesus' ministry in Galilee and movement toward Jerusalem. Careful readers will notice that the lectionary does not simply march the assembly through the third gospel sequentially. Rather, it pays special attention to stories unique to Luke's gospel, highlighting themes that are particularly Lukan: God's healing and reconciling power made available to all people, particularly the poor and the outcast.
In the last months of summer, Jesus draws closer to Jerusalem and we come to understand that his acts of healing have disrupted the status quo with consequences for all who choose to follow him. Having seen Jesus' willingness to confront the legalism and prejudice that keep people needlessly sick and suffering, disciples are confronted with difficult words and choices about what they will value more, their personal comfort or their public call.
Given this summer's persistent theme of healing, personal and societal, we will include a healing rite in worship next Sunday, August 14th at both services.
Some of the components of our liturgy will change for August and September including:
* Prayers of the People will change each week (source: Sundays and Seasons)
* The Confession (source: Book of Common Prayer Rite II)
* Eucharistic Prayer 2 (source: Enriching Our Worship)
* Communion Invitation and Prayer After Communion (source: A New Zealand Prayer Book)
* Sending Blessings (source: from Saint Clare)
We will make some additional liturgical changes for the autumn as the Gospel readings move from scenes of miraculous healing to parables as Jesus teaches the crowds, the Pharisees, and the disciples about the demands of discipleship.
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How can I become a member of All Saints'?
How do I join the Episcopal Church?
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Just show up. OK, this may not be the only requirement, but it is by far, the most important one. Many Episcopal parishes are intentionally vague about assigning membership. We don't want to be known as places where weekly attendance is taken, annual contributions are tabulated, and your membership is assigned only if you pass muster. We are much less concerned about counting the people who are in, than we are about leaving someone out.
Becoming a part of a faith community means more than belonging to a particular set of persons meeting in a particular building on Sunday. Membership begins with Baptism. An infant or an adult baptized at All Saints' becomes a member here as well as a member of the full Body of Christ. Persons from other traditions who have already been baptized may become a member of All Saints' by having their membership transferred from their church of baptism.
If Baptism is full membership into the Body of Christ, what is the rationale for Confirmation? Confirmation provides one full membership into the Episcopal Church. It is also required if one wishes to vote in a parish election, serve on a Vestry, or represent the parish at Diocesan Council. If you desire to become a member of All Saints', please contact the rector and consider new member inquiry gatherings 8:00-8:45 am or 11:15-noon on Sundays, August 14 and 28th.
New Member Gatherings in August, Welcoming during the Bishop's Visit, September 11th.
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 Knowing that hunger presents itself both physically and relationally, the Wolfeboro Dinner Bell Community Meal gathers Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall of All Saints' Church. The program is coordinated by Donna Young and All Saints' serves as the fiscal agent and co-sponsoring organization. Area individuals, churches, non-profit and service organizations support Dinner Bell with volunteers to share food and fellowship with our neighbors. All are welcome to the weekly meal and a free-will offering is collected to help offset costs. If you have any questions or would like to serve as a volunteer, please contact Donna at
[email protected]
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Coffee Hour for Andy & Jane Milligan
on August 14th
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For 35 years, Andy and Jane Milligan have been members of All Saints' Church. Both are LEMs, Lectors and faithful attendees of
8:00 Worship. Between them, they have served in almost every church position, sometimes twice: Vestry Member, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Clerk, Secretary, Convention Delegate, ECW President, Flower Guild, Sexton, Building Fund Treasurer, and cooked or organized more meals and receptions than anyone could ever count.
The Milligans are moving to Asheville NC and Sunday will be their last service as Wolfeboro residents.
The Hospitality Team for 8:00 Worship invites all parishioners to our Coffee Hour on AUGUST 14th to celebrate Andy and Jane's service to All Saints' and to wish them well in their new adventure. Please plan to came after 8:00 Worship or before 10:00 Worship.
Thank You.
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Wolfeboro Reads:
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Starting on Tuesday, September 13, join Pastor Gina and Pastor Bill for discussion and sharing around a common read. We will meet each week (with some exceptions), from 4:00-5:30pm in the Gathering Space at FCCW, 115 S. Main St. We will spend a few weeks on each book that we read. To start, we have a chosen an award-winning book, also nominated for a Pulitzer Prize by a journalist for the The Atlantic. It is written in memoir style, as letters to his teenaged son, reflecting on the issues of race in America. All are welcome!
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The Vestry is looking for volunteers to help paint the two hallways going into the undercroft. I will plan to work on a few Tuesdays in August and September. We can do a "painting party" or can give you materials to work alone or in small groups. Please let me know if you are interested in helping. (Even a little help is great!)
We will probably work the morning of August 23rd. A "no pressure" ministry! Let me know so I will have adequate materials.
Thank you!
Dianne Wasmuth
569-3526 or [email protected]
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New Women's Bible Study Monday Mornings
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Our Women's Bible Study will be discussing the long time favorite Scripture passage of Psalm 23, and the book by Phillip Keller, entitled "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23". In light of the unsettling events of our day and the growing concern of death and destruction, we'll take a deeper look into the 23rd Psalm and consider our bearings and foundation of faith to help face what life throws at us in this 21st Century. If you have any friends, family or neighbor ladies who may be interested, please invite them to join us, all are welcome. No special church affiliation, background, or advanced knowledge is necessary.
We'll meet on Mondays at 10:00 am in the Beck Library at All Saints. Please join us! If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Lake at:
603-544-2440
or
[email protected]
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SENIOR CENTER MEALS will begin
on August 15th from 12-1 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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All Saints Strength Training Group (ASSTG) will not meet for the remainder of the summer. The group will resume in September.
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Blood Drive
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ALL SAINTS' RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Saturday, September 10th
from 10 am until 3 pm. Volunteers are needed to greet donors, walk them through to the giving centers and also be sure they have a snack before leaving. Please let Donna Young (729-7700) know if you are able to volunteer either from 10 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm - 3 pm. There will be a signup sheet in the parish hall.
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Volunteers Needed
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Huggins Hospital Adult Day Program
is in need of volunteers. Please contact Monika O'Clair, Sr. Director of Communication & Community Relations at 603-515-2088 or [email protected].
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LIFE Ministries
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We welcome any and all donations of non-perishable items.
The item for August is canned soups. Please place donations in the basket in the narthex. Thank you for all donations!
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Activity Schedule for the Week
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Lord & Tailor Shop
Thurs & Fri 10a-4p ~ Sat 10a-1p
Food Pantry
Wed 10a-1p ~ 5p-7p
Sunday
2:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall
6:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall
Monday
1:00 p.m. Adult Bridge - Library
7:00 p.m. Photo Club
7:00 p.m. Friends of Music
Tuesday
6:30 a.m. Women's Worship -(Sanc)
1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Library
Wednesday
1:30 p.m. Knitting Club -Library
Thursday
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Bible Study - Library
5:00 p.m. Dinner Bell
Friday
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall
Saturday
10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - Library
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall
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All Saints e-News
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