We are called to respond and share as abundantly as we have received. The purpose of these gifts is for the benefit of the community of God. We give to build up the body of Christ. We use and share our gifts for the benefits of all. "...and God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything you, you may share abundantly in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8

The vestry has been discerning who might replace Don Holm who resigned his office as Senior Warden due to family issues the past two months. This week the vestry met and we remembered and gave thanks for Bishop Rob's five practices of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire: 1.) We show up, 2.) We tell the story, 3.) We splash water, 4.) We share food, and 5.) God surprises, particularly how god surprises when we learned that Don Holm was ready to resume his office as our Senior Warden. The vestry voted unanimously to make it official. We continue to pray for Don, Gail and their family and give thanks for the surprises of God!

Your vestry has three ministry teams it is looking for you as a saint of All Saints' to consider serving on:

• Hospitality Team - The group that welcomes, invites and coordinates fellowship opportunities to welcome one another and build community through coffee hours and events across the congregation.
• Missions Team - The group that educates, informs, advocates for and motivates the congregation about mission outreach projects, including recommendations to the vestry about disbursements from our mission fund.
• Worship Team - The group that serves in an advisory capacity to the rector and minister of music to provide meaningful worship opportunities for the congregation and community from the scheduling and style of worship, worship space, to recruitment and training of special ministers of worship and the assistance of Christian education regarding worship.

If you have gifts and interest in these vital support ministries, God just might be calling you to share them. The vestry will approve new* participation in these teams, so if you are interested please speak to any vestry member. *[Hospitality has a number of current people serving, but would love to add more]

We have a couple of needs that if you are interested, please contact our Junior Warden Andy Milligan at handyandy@metrocast.net , or our Parish Administrator Donna Young at allsaints@metrocast.net:

• The vestry has approved the purchase of a new metal donation bin for Lord and Tailor, but is is need of saving the $600 delivery charge-so if you have (or could borrow) a pick-up truck, are traveling to or through northern New Jersey, or just are looking for a bit of a road trip adventure, God just might be calling you!
• The main All Saints' building has 5 entry porticos that have weathered and need painting-so if you love the outdoors, have some time to give (or just want to get out of the house) and know which end of a paint brush to hold, God just might be calling you to paint one or more of these!

There has been a tremendous outpouring for this year's outreach Church Fair. We are most grateful for all of the skilled and willing workers who are sorting and pricing the items. If you have a particular area of interest or expertise, your help would be most welcome. A reminder: we cannot take donations of televisions, computers or upholstered furniture. Flyers to promote the sale are available during Coffee Hour. Please take a couple to post in your local post office or grocery store. Again with many thanks for everyone's support. Susie & Peter Walker 603-544-3199

Fair Angels. This effort covers pre-fair costs such as supplies, food, tents, etc. If you wish to contribute, please drop your check in the offering plate or at the church office, being sure to mark "Fair Angels" in the memo section. Beginning our fair with no debt is the best way to start! Thank you to all who have contributed already!

Eucharistic Ministers Meeting will be held between services in the library on Sunday, June 28th.

101 Eaton Street, 

Reading, MA 01867

Phone: 781-944-2376