The committee preparing for this fundraiser for the church is looking for monetary donations. Money is needed to purchase all of the items needed to make the dinner. This is one of our most popular fundraisers. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the parish hall and checks are to be made out to All Saints'. Thank you.

Twelfth Night Potluck & Hymn Sing

Hold the date: Tuesday, January 6th we will gather in the parish hall for a potluck dinner followed by a Christmas Carol hymn sing. Start planning a favorite dish to share and check-out hymnal numbers 77-115 to prepare for a night of fun and fellowship! Dinner is at 5:30. Please see the sign up sheet in the undercroft.

Annual Meeting February 8

All Saints Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 8th with one service at 9 am and meeting and brunch to follow. Please begin gathering materials for your reports that should be submitted to allsaints@metrocast.net by January 16th.

Phil Wasmuth's Christmas Eve Photos

Carpenter School Donates to LIFE Ministries

On Friday morning the kids of Carpenter School marched down Main Street to the Spencer-Hughes office with their food donations for the Rotary Holiday Basket and LIFE Ministries Food Pantry. Priscilla, Kent and I were there to receive it all. This year the kids collected 1,048 food items. We filled up Jane's truck and then drove another truck to the school to pick up all of the rest that they could not carry down the street. I love this part of the Holiday Basket, what a wonderful lesson the kids are learning at a such an early age. They each were given a small peppermint candy cane for their efforts.

- Stanley Anderson

Join in Something Big & Wonderful

From Scratch Baking Co. in Wolfeboro will provide a variety of jobs for people who live with a variety of developmental disabilities. It is our hope that through your support, we'll not only be able to bring this incredible bakery to life, but we'll also be able to spread awareness that everyone has something to contribute.

The goal to provide training and employment for people in the surrounding communities who have developmental disabilities will serve people who are often the most unemployed, despite a desire, willingness, and ability to work. Through positive interactions with customers, From Scratch Baking Co. seeks to demonstrate that people with developmental disabilities are capable of meaningful work.

Visit and support this project at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/from-scratch-baking-co-love-people-bake-things/x/9413507

News from the NH Episcopal Diocese

Their new website has launched! Please take a look at the new site at: www.nhepiscopal.org. On their homepage, you'll see buttons to connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram--please join the conversation! Their new news blog--The Bulletin--is available for subscription. You can fill in the subscription information and you will receive news updates as they are posted. The diocese is now being called the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire.

All Saints' YouTube Channel

We have set up a "channel" on You Tube to hold occasional videos of our faith community. While there are just a couple, do check it out and hit the "subscribe" link to get notification when new videos are posted: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXwCLuleEk5lUWMwcMD_RBA

We Make the Road By Walking

This weekly class is held each Wednesday at 3 pm and 7 pm. If you wish to attend the 7 pm session, please email Bill at pastorbillpetersen@gmail.com.

How to Join All Saints

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. Baptism in this or any Christian church, confirmation or reception by a bishop of the Episcopal Church or of a church in communion of the Episcopal Church (expected of all adult members), attendance, reception of Holy communion, and some sort of financial commitment. Of course, some people claim membership to our churches because a long-lost relative once attended, and this is fine by us. We believe the church should reflect the open and accepting arms of Jesus. (Source: The Episcopal Handbook, 2008)

Helping Hands

Do you know someone in the congregation who is ill or recovering from surgery? Or are you anticipating a medical procedure?Remember Helping Hands is a group of members of the Parish who provide meals for people in temporary need. Please contact Pastor Bill, Pat McLaughlin 569-6270 or Georgia Mosher 569-9291so that Helping Hands can help you!

Caregivers

Caregivers of Southern Carroll County Drivers needed. This group is a non profit in town that provides rides for medical appointments to hospitals and doctors. You can choose how much or how little you wish to participate. You can also choose if you wish to stay local or drive longer distances. If you are interested, please contact Shirley Bentley at 569-3714.

Life Ministries

All Saints is going to be featuring a food monthly that is in need for the Life Ministries Food Pantry. We welcome any and all donations of non-perishable items. December's food is canned peaches and pears. Please place donations in the basket in the Narthex. Thank you for all donations!

Activity Schedule for the Week

Sunday

2:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

6:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

Mon./Fri.

10-2 Wolfeboro Senior Meals and Activities - Parish Hall/Kitchen

1:00 p.m. Adult Bridge - Library

3:00 p.m. All Saints Strength Training Group - Stevens Room

Tuesday

6:30 a.m. Women's Worship - Sanctuary

Wednesday

5:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner First Nite Fundraiser

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Beck Memorial Library

Thursday

Parish Office Closed

Lord & Tailor Closed

Friday

10-3 Lord & Tailor

8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

Saturday

10-1 Lord & Tailor

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - Library

8:00 p.m. AA Meeting - Parish Hall

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