All Saints' E-news

The Rector Search Committee will be conducting two open round table discussion sessions in January. All congregants are encouraged to attend and participate.

These meeting will be on on January 6th and January 13th and will result in a change in worship schedule:

8:30 - Coffee
9:00 - Meeting
10:30 - Combined Sunday service

The topics of these sessions will be as follows:

Jan 6th:
1. Worship and Music -- Ideas, Preferences and Options
2. Member Nurture and Support -- Future Options and Priorities

January 13th:
3. Community Outreach and Service -- Future Options and Priorities
4. Profile of the Next Rector -- Desired Talent, Skills and Experience

Your input is highly valued as we seek to understand where our congregation is and where we are headed in the future. Please share this information with any All Sainters who might not have access to eNews. Thank you!

Annual Meeting 1/28

All Saints' Annual Meeting will be Sunday January 28th. There will be a single service at 9:00 a.m. followed by brunch and the meeting.

Offertory Envelopes

If you requested offertory envelopes, they are ready for pickup in the narthex.

First Night Dinner

Thanks to all of the volunteers and the 120 diners who made the lasagna dinner at All Saints a success. Special thanks to Sandi Johnson, the Chair of the event.

Additional photos can be found on the All Saints' Website and Facebook page.

Thank You, Pageant Crew

We had another successful, delightful Christmas pageant and we want to give special thanks to some of our behind-the-scenes Saints. Thanks to Mark McLaughlin and Jim Thomas for technical support, Nixon Bicknell for his Musical prowess and his patience, and to Jane Carville for keeping tabs on the costume situation!

Nancy Thomas & Heather Kiley

In case you missed the slide show, check out Phil Wasmuth's fantastic view of the pageant here: http://philwasmuth.phanfare.com/5883700

ECW Annual Meeting

Join us for the Annual Meeting of the ECW which will be held on Wednesday, January 9th at 9:30 in the library. We look forward to our first gathering of the new year, a meeting and election of officers, and a special program given by a representative of VNA-Hospice. All women of the church are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Special RSC Meeting for Families

The All Saints Rector Search Committee is now seeking input from members of the church and the community at large about what you think would be important qualities in a new minister and our church in general.

There will be a special meeting on Monday, January 21 from 5:30 pm to 7pm at the church for families. Dinner will be provided. We will also provide a meal & activities for children under 10 years old. Children 10 years & older will sit at separate tables and have separate discussions.

YOUR INPUT IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE WE WANT TO CHOOSE OUR NEW MINISTER BASED UPON YOUR NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS.

This meeting is being held at the time we usually have our Church Youth Group meeting so that it will be the most convenient time for their families. The meeting is open to all so if you know of other families in your age group who might be interested in providing their input please invite them to join us. What you could tell them is that All Saints is searching for a new minister that will answer the needs of our extended community and their input would give us a broader perspective.

That means: times of worship services (late Saturday afternoon, early Sunday, Sunday evening), music in church (folk, contemporary, spiritual, youth choir), church activities (family nights with games, music, potluck,discussions, outreach programs. We are open to any ideas!

THE FUTURE OF ALL SAINTS IS IN YOUR HANDS. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN A DECISION THAT WILL EFFECT YOU, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR GRANDCHILDREN AND ALL FUTURE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY!

Please RSVP by phone or email to church or text to 520-6944.

Thanks.

Don Holm

Member, Rector Search Committee

Annual Reports Needed

It is that time of year when reports need to be generated from all church groups for our annual meeting. Please get your thoughts together and forward these reports to Donna at the church office (allsaints@metrocast.net) . Thank you.

Vestry Openings

Starting Jan. 27, 2013 there will be two Vestry openings. Anyone interested in being on the Vestry, please email Prue Fitts thalassa888@yahoo.com or Wayne Ghirardini wg03894@gmail.com. The Vestry Search Committee will be meeting the first week of January to review all applicants.

- Vestry Search Committee

Join the Team

All Saints' Flower Delivery team needs volunteers. If you wish to try this important ministry, please contact Lynne Slocum.

Christianity After Religion Copies Available

Ted wants the congregation to know that more "Christianity After Religion" books are in and 4 books will be loaners so that anyone can borrow a book to read. Contact Donna in the church office if interested.

Senior Meals & Activities

Senior Meals & Activities is held each week here at All Saints in the parish hall. It begins at 10:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each meal includes soup, salad and dessert. Please try it for lunch.

"Friend" us!

Remember, All Saints is now on Facebook. You can 'like' us and stay informed about church goings on 24/7. We are https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsWolfeboro

Our website also continues to add content and photos. If you haven't visited lately, stop by www.wolfesaints.com. There's even a link to the Enews!

Food Pantry Needs

Thank you for remembering Life Ministries Food Pantry. We welcome donations of non-perishable items. Please place them in the basket in the narthex. Other items needed are supplies for babies and mothers (diapers size 3-5, wipes, toothbrushes/paste, personal hygiene items, shampoo and clothing for children).

Activity Schedule for the Week

Sunday

2:00 p.m. AA Meeting

6:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Mon.- Fri.

7:30 a.m. AA Meeting

9-12 Preschool

Mon/Wed/Fri

10-2 Wolfeboro Senior Meals & Activities

Mon. & Thurs.

4:00 p.m. All Saints Strength Training Group

Tues. & Fri.

7:45 a.m. Step Aerobics

Tuesday

6:30 a.m. Women's Worship

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club

5:00 p.m. Weight Watchers

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. ECW Annual Meeting

6:00 p.m. Table Tennis

Thursday

7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10-3 Lord & Tailor

Fri. & Sat.

8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous

Saturday

10-1:00 Lord & Tailor Shop

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting

8:00 p.m AA Meeting

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All Saints Episcopal Church

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