How would you live if you were not afraid? Fear is used by politicians to gain our votes, by the media to get our attention, by advertising firms to sell us what we don't need, and by TV evangelists to get our donations. What fears are used against us? One is scarcity, the fear that we won't have enough or won't get our share. Our false belief that having more money and "stuff" will save us binds us as slaves. In many cases, having less can free us to live by faith.

The writer of Hebrews 11:1 states, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Normally, we read forward from this verse, but the word "Now" is a clue that we should look back. Hebrews 10:39 says, "But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost, but among those who have faith and so are saved." Who shrinks back? Those who are afraid. Who are saved? By implication, those who do not shrink back and are not afraid. So fear is not only a faith issue but an issue of our salvation. And is that not what we would expect? What more do we need to be saved from than our worst fears? What good is a savior who does not help us confront our fears? As noted above, our fears are the handles that marketers, politicians, and supervisors often use to control us and bend us to their plans and desires.

But like the pain that warns us of injury and nausea that tells us we are becoming ill, our fear has a positive use: it lets us know our vulnerability, and it tells us what we truly value and truly trust. "We walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor. 5:7). The powers and principalities promise us what we can see. Where do put our true faith and trust?

Blessings+

Bill

In Christian Sympathy

Trusting in the promise of the resurrection, we remember Andrew and Jonathon Walpole in our prayers as they grieve the death of their mother Neda who died Tuesday. Pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort all in these days of need and loss, and help us to commend her to God's merciful care. A memorial service is planned for Saturday November 21st at 1:00 pm.

ECW Meeting

The next ECW meeting will be on Wednesday,November 18th at 9:30 in the library. All church women are invited. We will be discussing the 2016 calendar as well as other items. We look forward to seeing you there. Sandi Johnson

Lord and Tailor Silent Auction

Two mink coats that were recently donated to our shop will be auctioned off. Both of them are in wonderful condition The auction will be held from Thursday, November 5th through Friday November 20th. Sometime during shop hours (10 am until 3 pm) on Friday November 20th a non-Lord & Tailor volunteer will enter the shop ringing a bell signaling the end of the bidding process. Please come and see these lovely coats and Good Luck!

Bob Parker

Beloved parishioner and volunteer Bob Parker continues to gain strength at home in order to have future surgery on his gallbladder. Cards are always welcome and appreciated. His address is P O Box 1752, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

Dave Knox

Beloved parishioner, vestry member, columbarium keeper and choir member Dave Knox is being cared for at Mountainview and continued prayers are requested for him. Cards and notes are welcome & appreciated:

Mountain View Community
93 Water Village Road

Ossipee, NH 03864

John David Knox

From the Music Corner

SINGERS UNITE! The special season of Advent is quickly approaching, and lovely hymns and anthems are being planned. The choir would welcome a short-term commitment from those who love to offer worship through singing. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM in the Stevens room. Let Holly know you are interested, and she will get back to you very soon.

holly.simons@gmail.com or 520 - 0615.

Hold the Date: Thanks for Giving

We will host our Wolfeboro Community Thanksgiving Service at All Saints' on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 pm. We will take a monetary offering for our local food pantries and ask that you bring new hats, gloves, mittens, socks and underwear for our local coat closets.

On Sunday, November 22nd, Louise Graham would like to invite you to bring pumpkins and/or squash with you to church to decorate the sanctuary for the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service.

Leaf Clean Up Needed

We have had a request for someone to rake leaves at the home of a resident of Birch Hill, if interested please call Donna in the office.

WAAFSG Seeks Donations

The Wolfeboro Area Armed Forces Support Group (WAAFSG) is collecting items (and financial donations) to be sent to local men and women who currently serving in the armed forces.

Donations may include: Power bars & granola bars, Trail mix, individual packages, Propel, Gatorade, Crystal Light, individual packages, Raman noodles, individual packages, Individual packages of nuts, travel size toiletries for men and women (shampoo, body wash, mouthwash), Any college or pro team T-shirts (sizes medium or large), Playing cards, handheld games, crossword or word search books or Cash Donations to cover the cost of postage with checks made out to WAAFSG. Checks may be left in the box or mailed to: Karen Moore, 7 Anagance Lane, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. There is a bin in the parish hall and deadline for donations is November 14th. Thank you for your continued support of our men and women who are serving our country!

ERD Gifts of Life

Episcopal Relief and Development "Gifts for Life" catalog is now available online for viewing and giving. Here is the link:

http://issuu.com/jsawler/docs/2015-gifts-for-life-catalog-general

Greeters, Ushers & Presenters Needed

We are still in need of greeters, ushers and presenters. If you are willing to take on something new, please speak to Pastor Bill or call the church office. You will not be doing this without being trained and someone shadowing you to show you the ropes.

Flower & Candle Sponsors

Sponsoring Flowers on Altar, Flowers in the Children's Chapel or the Sanctuary Candle. There will soon be forms placed in the narthex that you will be able to fill out with the information needed for memorial's and thanksgiving's, etc.

Animate! Faith

Pastor Bill will join Pastor Gina Finocchiaro from First Congregational Church Wolfeboro to co-lead an adult Series this fall, on Tuesday afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m. This series features short DVD presentation by current day scholars on the topics: God, Religion, Jesus, Salvation, Cross, Bible, Church, and then discussion to follow. The meetings will take place at the congregational church on Tuesdays 11/10, 11/17 and 11/24. Please sign up with Krista (kristafccw@gmail.com/569-1555) and order your workbook (#13 each). All are welcome, please join us!

Nooma (our bible study) will resume in December.

Life Ministries

All Saints features a food monthly that is in need for the Life Ministries Food Pantry. We welcome any and all donations of non-perishable items. November's food is canned baked beans. Please place donations in the basket in the narthex. Thank you for all donations!

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.

All Saints Day

Bill and Penny Myers lighting candles in memory of loved ones on All Saints Day.

Activity Schedule for the Week

Sunday

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

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

Mon.-Fri.

9 am - Noon All Saints' Preschool

Mon/Wed/Fri

10-2 Wolfeboro Senior Center and Meals - Parish Hall

1:00 p.m. Adult Bridge - Library

Monday

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

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Library

Wednesday

1:30 p.m. Knitting Group - Stevens Room

6:00 p.m. Table Tennis - Parish Hall

6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal - Stevens Room

Thursday

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

10-3 Lord & Tailor Shop - Outreach Center

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

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

7:00 p.m. Dist. 16 AA Meeting - Library

Friday

10-3 Lord & Tailor Shop - Outreach Center

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

Saturday

Episcopal Church of NH Annual Convention - Concord

9-3 Prue Fitts & Group - Kitchen/Parish Hall

10-1 Lord & Tailor - Outreach Center

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - Library

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

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