Donna Young and her family celebrate her years of dedication to All Saints' as the Parish Administrator. See more photos and a slideshow of Sunday's farewell below.

Sunday Services

8 AM Holy Eucharist (spoken)

10 AM Holy Eucharist (w choir/hymns and church school)

Rector's Reflections

Let All Things on Earth...

Today, Friday, April 22, 2016 marks the 46th anniversary of Earth Day. A day to reflect on how too often we Christians have assumed that we are the center of God's interest and have acted as if God's blessings are enjoyed only by humans. A day to remember that God loves all of creation and calls us to be caretakers of the earth on all days.

The readings for Sunday includes Peter's vision in Acts 11:1-18 that suggests that all of God's creation, even that which so-called unclean is judged by God to be clean, that is, religiously approved. Then in the Psalm (148) we hear the poem of how all the created earth praises God. We hear how we are called to recognize all of creation-the sun, the snow, the trees, the bugs-and join God's people in praise.

Our responsibility and rejoicing for all of God's creation is ongoing as the Katherine Davis classic hymn sings out:

Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God the creator triumphantly raise, who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, who still guides us on to the end of our days. God's banners are o'er us, God's light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night, till shadows have vanished and darkness is banished, as forward we travel from light into light.

Easter Blessings+

Bill

Mission Outreach Update

The Mission Outreach Team is happy to let you know that your Easter contributions designated for the La Via mission in Moldova totaled $3,621. We are overwhelmed by your generosity and know that the funds will be put to great use as the mission moves to purchase a property to continue their work. If you would like more information about La Via you may log on to the following site:

wordmadeflesh.org/moldova

-Beth Smith

Thank You, Donna!

Dear All Sainters',

This past Sunday our church celebrated at both coffee hours the service that Donna Young gave during the last 6 years to our church.

That event is captured in the 8 minute slide show that also includes short poignant video clip testimonials from our Senior Warden, Don Holm, Rev. Bill Petersen, Sandi Johnson, Tom Wilson, and Holly Simons. Donna's words of thanks to the congregation are also in the video clips.

Donna has been the first face that people encounter when entering our church, and she will be greatly missed by the public, and even more by the members of our congregation. You will love the slide show with the video clips. Just click on the web site, and then click on Start Slideshow to watch this important event as we celebrate Donna's service to All Saints'.

Phil Wasmuth

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From the Music Corner

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the following men who were instrumental in helping our old organ "down" from the loft, and our NEW organ to be uncrated, guided into the church, and then up the lift to our loft. It was quite a process! Hope you viewed some of Phil's amazing pictures.

Andy Milligan, Pastor Bill, Don Holm, Dan Lake, Bill Meyer, Lee White, Dave Haeger, Art Slocum, Phil Wasmuth (on camera), Jack McLaughlin and our Johannus organ representative, Dick Pelland, who provided the lift.

Update: Once the loft pews are removed (soon hopefully), Dick Pelland can begin the wiring and installation process of speakers, and voicing the new organ to our sanctuary. Plan on at least another month of choir and keyboard in the front of our sanctuary during services. We are enjoying the "change-up" for now.

Other changes and decisions are being discussed (new chairs for the loft, possible concert to celebrate this gift, etc). If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, feel free to discuss them with me, and I'll do my best to help, or direct you to someone who can. Remember, nothing is solidified yet..... except a new organ in the loft! :0)

Blessings!

Holly

CROP Walk

Calling all those who care about fighting hunger and poverty, promoting peace and justice! This year's CROP WALK will be on May 22 starting at 1pm from the First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro. Join All Saints', First Congregational, North Barnstead church confirmation class, KRHS Knights Against Hunger, Life Minstries Board Members and other community members as we raise money and awareness to end hunger one step at a time.

How can you participate? Be a walker. We walk because people around the world walk for clean water, to school, to support their families. Let's make visible our concern and action around the issue of poverty and hunger around the world. If you would like to be a walker, email Susan Fuller at sfuller5277@yahoo.com to get the materials you need to walk.

You can also sponsor a walker. Walkers will be available at coffee hours beginning May 8 to sign up sponsors and accept donations. Or you can make a donation online for the All Saint's Team by going to All Saints' Church - Wolfeboro CROP Hunger Walk.

JOIN US in ending hunger one step at a time!

Standing During Easter Tide Communion

While the distribution of Holy Communion at All Saints' has traditionally been done by gathering and kneeling as one is able at the communion rail, standing is the more ancient practice and is especially suitable for the Easter season. This year we will experience continuous communion, standing at a station on the floor by the baptismal font. You are invited to come forward and receive the bread from Pastor Bill and move to the side to receive the wine from a Eucharistic Minister. We stand to honor the resurrection (verses a more penitential kneeling) and to have a greater sense of the communion of saints that extends before us and follows after us. The communion continues and we are simply part of this open-handed cloud of witnesses receiving the life-giving bread of heaven and the grace-filled cup of salvation.

Families in Transition

On Wednesday, April 27, 7pm in our Parish Hall, there will be an informational meeting about a new facility here in Wolfeboro. Families in Transition (FIT) has been helping families in NH for 25 years. Here in Wolfeboro, the building will provide, on the 2nd and 3rd floor, housing for 7 family units, community kitchen, lounge and offices for counseling and services to help the residents. The Hope House, designed for short-term family housing, will be a temporary, safe and secure place for families, with 24/7 onsite staff and video surveillance. Private investment dollars have been provided to fund the project. The Vestry has been informed of the plans and have endorsed the project. Now is your opportunity to learn more about the details. Our meeting is open to all parishioners and other community members so if you have friends who would be interested, please pass the word.

As a church we hope to support this project through our time and talents as opportunities come available. The presentation will last about 1 hr with time afterwards to meet Maureen Beauregard, President of FIT, and other staff members. The new facility will be located at 16 Lehner St (Dr. Silva's office is on first floor).

Don Holm, Sr Warden

Bible Study: A Walk through the Acts of the Apostles

Bible Study began on Thursday, April 14th. Pastor Bill would like to invite all interested in participating in our Bible Study. It will be held each Thursday at 3:00 pm in the library. Please contact Pastor Bill to let him know if you are coming. Thanks!

ECW Invites You to Lunch

Members of ECW (that's all the ladies of the church), Lord and Tailor volunteers, and members of the Altar Guild will be sharing lunch together on May 11. All ladies of the church are invited to join us. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Skylight Dinning Room at the Lakes Region Technical Center at 12;00 noon. Menu choices are listed on the bulletin board in the Undercroft. The sign-up sheet is posted with the menu. The cost is $10pp. Reservation deadline is May 3.

Call Jane Milligan (569-4330) if you have any questions.

Thanks to Phil Wasmuth for getting this great photo of those in attendance at the ECW meeting Wednesday, April 13th.

Outreach Luncheon 4/28

Next Outreach luncheon is Thursday, April 28th at noon. Volunteers are needed for setup, serving and cleanup. If you are able to help, please contact Sandi Johnson at 569-3337. Thank you.

Hops & Hymns @ Hobbs to beneift Starting Point, May 2

Join us for a fun, faith-filled Hops & Hymns @ Hobbs (HHH) on Monday, May 2 at 6:30 PM in the upstairs loft of Hobbs Tavern in West Ossipee to benefit our ministry partner Starting Point, a non-profit service provider for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The event features musician John Read of Cape Cod who leads hymn sings in bars and pubs across New England. This fun, appropriate for all ages and abilities event is a great way to end a Monday with food and fellowship.

All Saints' Wolfeboro is co-sponsoring HHH with Camp Calumet-Ossipee, First Christian Church-Freedom, Lutheran Church of the Nativity-North Conway, Moultonville United Methodist-Ossipee, The Madison Church-Madison, and St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church-Tamworth. Together, we invite you and your friends to sing hymns, laugh out loud, learn more about Starting Point, enjoy Hobbs' wonderful gathering spot, and meet new friends from across Carroll County. All are welcome!

Hospitality Team

After a year hiatus, I would like to regenerate the Hospitality Team for All Saints' Church. The mission of the group is open. We will work to promote the socialization of our community by offering a comfortable, welcoming environment for all. If you are interested in helping, please contact me. Anne Hunt annehuntpt@gmail.com or 569-5650.

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

We welcome any and all donations of non-perishable items. April's item is canned chicken. 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/Wed

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

Monday

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

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club - Library

7:00 p.m. Altar Guild Meeting - Library

Wednesday

10:00 a.m. Worship Committee - Pastor's Office

1:30 p.m. Knitting Club

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

7:00 p.m. Hope House Shelter Informational Meeting - Parish Hall

Thursday

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

10-4 Lord & Tailor Shop

12:00 p.m. Outreach Luncheon - Kitchen/Parish Hall

3:00 p.m. ASSTG - Stevens Room

3:00 p.m. Bible Study - Library

5:00 p.m. Dinner Bell

Friday

10-4 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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