Jesus has been raised from the dead and has appeared in a variety of ways to convince people of God's power. On Ascension Day (which was Thursday), Jesus is taken to heaven, but not without promises and action plans for those who remain. Wait here! (Ready?) You will receive power to be witnesses throughout the whole earth. You will receive a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know God. You will receive an inheritance. (Set . . .) You will know hope. You, the church, are Christ Jesus' body, even as his body disappears from sight. (Go!)

It's like a holy game of tag in which Jesus tags followers, saying, "You're it. Now, you're me in the world." These are words we gather in worship to wait for, and we don't have long to wait. As we dip fingers in the font, we touch promises. We're a part of Christ's family. As we meet at the table, we taste promises. We become Christ's body. And next Sunday is Pentecost-Holy Spirit, come-this is the one who comes as promised, to call, bring together, inspire, and make holy.

These promises connected to Jesus' ascension result in the biblical stories about followers who worship, bless God, gain hopeful attitudes and a sense of mission. The two men in white robes urged those gazing up toward heaven to get going! We also need a similar prompt: This living Jesus comes the same way as you saw him go. So watch for the presence of Christ, powerfully making the church his body. Watch for the presence of Christ, whenever the church pours itself out in love for others. As we come to know him and the hope to which he has called us, may we have open minds, enlightened hearts, and be clothed with power from on high.

One way to celebrate Jesus' Ascension is to join us this evening for our "Welcome Back *Snowbirds" potluck at 6:00 pm. *Note: all "birds" are welcome!

What Do You Treasure?

This video that helps remind us where our hearts are...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_N6XDrakv8

Pentacost next Sunday

Next Sunday we will be celebrating the Day of Pentecost, please be sure to wear any red item of clothing you may have.

Sharing God's Blessings:

Responding Gratefully

Respond gratefully to what God has first given us. All that we do is a response to God's grace. Everything we are, have, and use comes from God. Best of all, God gives the gift of Jesus Christ and the community of believers. It all begins with God. Our confession of faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior is not of our doing. Grateful stewards put God first. "...but they gave themselves first to the Lord." 2 Corinthians 8:5

Summer Fair Collection Begins 6/8

Summer Fair Collection to begin Monday, June 8th in the Parish Hall The move of summer fair items from the garage to the parish hall will be after 10 AM Sunday service on June 7th. Please begin to gather good condition Items for donation to our fair, which is our largest fundraiser of the year. Be sure to remember: no cribs, computers, televisions, curtains, bed pillows, magazines or textbooks.

Host Family Wanted

Need one more host family for a pair of Cypriot teens in July. The Cyprus Friendship Program will be bringing 30 Greek-Cypriot/Turkish-Cypriot pairs of teens to the US for the month of July to build friendships not possible at home on their divided island. Eight pairs will be hosted in New Hampshire. (Jeannie and Warren Muir will be hosting a pair of boys.) CFP is seeking one last family to host a pair of boys for two weeks starting June 30. What is needed is a safe, neutral place for the boys to get to know one another, a single bedroom to share, and daylong adult supervision. There will be group activities on two or three days during the two weeks. Please contact Warren Muir (wrmuir@gmail.com) or 202-495-1128, if you might be interested.

Welcome Back, Snowbirds!

Welcome back Snowbirds*

Hold the date for a Potluck Supper TONIGHT!

6:00 pm in the Parish Hall

(sign up sheet is on bulletin board in parish hall)

*All welcome regardless of your seasonality

Volunteer Driver Needed

A mother from Wolfeboro is looking for a ride to Tilton each Saturday or Sunday from 1 pm until 3 pm. If anyone is willing to drive her there and back, please contact the church office.

Episcopal Camp Scholarships for NH Kids

The Barbara C. Harris Camp (BCH) has pledged campership funds to children from New Hampshire who would like to attend summer camp. Camp at BCH - a ministry of the Diocese of Massachusetts - is a wonderful combination of traditional camp fun and creative worship led by Episcopal chaplains for children from 4th grade through 12th grade. Go to nhepiscopalnews.org.

Deadline to apply is June 1.

Caregivers

Caregivers of Southern Carroll County is in need of drivers. 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. May's food is dry spaghetti. Please place donations in the basket in the narthex. Thank you for all donations!

The Art of Last Things: Conversations and Resources for Living and Dying

From May 1st through June 16 we will be hosting an art exhibit and series of presentations titled The Art of Last Things: Conversations and Resources for Living and Dying Well. It will feature the work of internationally known fiber artist Deidre Scherer. During this time we will also be sponsoring a series of educational presentations by local professionals who will talk about Legal Issues, Financial Planning, Funeral and End-of-Life Rituals, Medical/Hospice and Palliative Care, and Grief and Bereavement, with a keynote address by Scherer on June 16.

The series of conversations will take place on Tuesdays May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, and 16 from 4-6pm in the sanctuary. We are looking for volunteers to be docents to host the art exhibit. Docents shifts will be Mon-Fri 9-12pm, Tues 12-4pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm. Volunteers will be expected to attend a training, either on Fri, 5/1 from 1-3pm, or Sat, 5/2 from 10am-12pm. To sign-up, or for more information contact Peggy Carlson (978) 835-4870, carlsonpeggy1@gmail.com.

Activity Schedule for the Week

Sunday

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

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

Mon/Wed/Fri

10-2 Last Week Wolfeboro Senior Meals and Activities - Parish

Hall/Kitchen

Monday

1:00 p.m. Adult Bridge - Library

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

7:00 p.m. Photo Club - Parish Hall

Tuesday

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

10:30 a.m. Knitting Club - Stevens Room

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Library

Wednesday

3:00 p.m. Bible Study - Library

6:00 p.m. Last Week Table Tennis (summer break)

7:00 p.m. Bible Study - Library

Thursday

7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Parish Hall

10-4 Lord & Tailor Shop - Outreach Center

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

5:00 p.m. Last Night Dinner Bell - Parish Hall

Friday

10-4 Lord & Tailor Shop - Outreach Center

6:00 p.m. Preschool Graduation

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

Saturday

9:00 a.m. Vestry Retreat - Laconia

10-1 Lord & Tailor - Outreach Center

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - Library

10-3 Red Cross Bloodmobile - Parking Lot

3:00 p.m. Gov. Landing Meeting - Kitchen/Parish Hall

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

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