"Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!" Happy are those who have "become the righteousness of God" in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy are those for whom the forgiveness of God has "rolled away . . . the disgrace" of former times. Happy is the father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for Jesus' sake. [Sundays and Seasons 2016]

The somberness of Lent may not seem like a season of happiness, but as Pharrell Williams in his infectious song "Happy" reminds us it is...

Here come bad news talking this and that
Yeah, give me all you got, don't hold back
Yeah, well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine
Yeah, no offense to you don't waste your time
Here's why

Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Clap along and be happy as one whose help and hope is in the Lord!

Blessings as we journey to the Cross this Lent+

Bill

Election Day Bake Sale

ECW Bake Sale on Election Day, Tuesday 3/8/16. All sorts of baked goods, soups and sandwiches are needed to make this a big fundraiser for us. Please plan on dropping off your items on Monday or Tuesday morning. If you have any questions, please contact Gail Holm at 569-3096.There is a sign up sheet in the parish hall. Thank you!

Saints in the News

As you may know, we have a section of the main bulletin board in the parish hall that features newspaper clippings of the people of All Saints' in the news. We are in need of a steward to keep the board up to date by clipping articles and pictures and post them to the bulletin board. Please let our Parish Administrator Donna or Rector Bill know if you would like to serve in this way.

Safe Church Training

The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire Lakes Region Convocation is holding a Safe Church at 5:30-8:30 pm on Monday, April 18th at St. Andrew's in the Valley in Tamworth. Please contact our Safe Church Minister Sandi Johnson or Parish Administrator Donna if you are interested in attending or have any questions.

Help Wanted

Senior Center

The Senior Center is looking for back-up dishwashers after lunch on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays. If you are interested, please contact Program Director, Chris at 515-1385.

Flower Guild

The Flower Guild is looking for some additional members. If you want to learn about flower arranging, please contact Louise Graham at 569-2876. You will be fully trained and this ministry is very rewarding. Thank you.

Vases Wanted

Attention All Vase Keepers: our Flower Delivery Team is in need vases, preferably about 10 inches tall with a neck of 2 � to 3 inches diameter. Thanks so much! Lynne Slocum

Be a Friend to All Saints' Preschool

All Saints Preschool is selling all purpose bags for $5.00 each. BUY A BAG. Please call the church office if you wish to purchase a bag.

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.

Save the Date: Lay Leadership Institute May 6-7, 2016

The Lay Leadership Institute is our annual opportunity to learn the basics of vestry life, how the Episcopal Church works in New Hampshire, or to explore our call to Lay Ministry in other and more advanced content. Past seminars have included a Wardens' Roundtable and seminars on Leadership in the Church; Expanding Communication; and Listening Skills.

The Institute will again offer the threshold Basics Course, which is essential to lay leadership in the congregation. The Basic Course especially welcomes new and continuing vestry members. Those who have already taken the Basics Course will have a choice of four day-long seminars:

Bishop Hirschfeld will lead an exploration of liturgy in a seminar of interest to all persons who worship in church but especially to those who participate in defined roles as eucharistic ministers, altar guild members, lectors, ushers, choristers, acolytes, crucifers.
A seminar on learning the art of narrative will train participants in storytelling, a skill that helps us made sense of the life we live and offer that life to others. The seminar will be led by Laura Simoes, Missioner of Communication, and Judith Esmay, Canon for Lay Leadership.
Presenters from Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light will illuminate issues of sustainability and assist church leaders in the greening of church properties and practices. Their presentation will include information about calculating energy costs and sources of funding assistance.
Our annual Wardens' Roundtable will focus this year on the conduct and potential of mutual minister reviews, in exercises led by Hannah Anderson, Canon to the Ordinary and seasoned guide to critically important mutual ministry reviews in many grateful congregations.

More information and registration for these events will be forthcoming shortly.

Life Ministries

We welcome any and all donations of non-perishable items. March's item is spaghetti. 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

Wed/Fri

10 am - 2 pm Wolfeboro Senior Center and Meals - Parish Hall

Monday

10:00 a.m. Friends of Music - Library

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

8:00 a.m. ECW Election Day Bake Sale - Chapel

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Library

4:00 p.m. Animate Faith - Parish Hall

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. Caregivers Monthly Meeting - Library

1:30 p.m. Knitting Club

5:30 p.m. Table Tennis - Parish Hall

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

Thursday

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

10-3 Lord & Tailor Shop

3:00 p.m. ASSTG - Stevens Room

5:00 p.m. Dinner Bell

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

Friday

10-3 Lord & Tailor Shop

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

Saturday

10-1 Lord & Tailor Shop

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - Library

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

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