May 25, 2017



All Parish picnic at White Lake State Park is
set for June 25th. 
-                  JOIN US FOR WORSHIP                -

This Sunday, The 7th Sunday of Easter, there will be two services at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m.

-                 READINGS FOR SUNDAY               -

Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
John 17:1-11
-                 LAST SUNDAY               -

Last Sunday The Rev. Canon Hannah Anderson led a discussion in the Parish Hall before meeting with the Search Committee.  Photos are provided in the photo gallery at the end of the Memo.

-            FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR           -

River of Life: Connecticut River 
Pilgrimage, 2017
40-days of Pilgrimage from 
May 31 to July 9, 2017

This is a spiritual journey of renewal, restoration, and reconciliation, shaped by the Christian tradition around a series of activities along the Connecticut River, from the Source to the Sea.

A core group of “river pilgrims” will journey the full length of the river, being joined by “daily pilgrims” as they traverse individual stretches, and by “pilgrims in prayer” for those who aren’t able to paddle along or join in events but want to participate in the 40-day spiritual practices that correspond with the Pilgrimage dates.

Join in as a Pilgrim in Prayer

If you aren’t able to find your way to a local body of water or the Connecticut River to paddle, don’t worry…you can still participate in the 40-day Pilgrimage as a “Pilgrim in Prayer” and be with us in spirit from your home, your place of worship, or a chosen spot outside in nature.
From May 31 to July 9, pilgrims on the Connecticut River will share in a rhythm of morning, midday, and evening prayer using the daily readings and reflections outlined in the River of Life Prayer Book. With your own River of Life Prayer Book, you can join us in this 40 days of prayer and reflect on the same Scripture readings, songs, prayers, and lessons that will be read and sung on the river. The River of life Prayer book also contains several articles, creation-centered practices, and other resources to accompany you on your pilgrimage at home.
For more information, to download a prayer book, or to order a copy of the prayer book, visit http://kairosearth.org/river/pilgrim-in-prayer/

DIGITAL PROJECTOR NEEDED

Do you have a digital projector we could borrow on Sunday morning, June 4? The one that has been used previously belonged to Heidi and Duane, so we no longer have access to one. Sammie Wakefield will be giving a presentation on Eleanore’s Project and some recent changes, and she hopes to be able to show us pictures.
-           NEWS FROM DEACON KEVIN MORT     -

I want to thank the many people who sent a birthday card to my son, Zach, who is deployed, boots on the ground. He cannot tell me where he is, but we can guess. He was surprised to get the many cards and he really appreciated receiving them.

I will be returning to New Hampshire on June 7th with my youngest son and will be back to St Andrew's on June 11th. I am looking forward to serving there again and seeing my New Hampshire family when I return. Andrew has not been to our home there and I know he is looking forward to meeting you all. We are hoping to do some fishing when we are up there so if anyone has a boat or dock that we can go fishing from, please let me know. Thanks.

I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deacon Kevin Mort


-                    ELEANORE’S PROJECT                -

For the past eleven years Saint Andrews has helped to sponsor the work of Eleanore's Project. It is a small family run NGO that supplies specialty wheelchairs and education programs about postural care for children with physical disabilities in less resourced areas. One of our parishioners, Sammie Wakefield returned in April from three weeks in Peru where she participated in wheelchair clinics and training programs.  On Sunday June 4 after the 9:00 am service she will show slides and talk about her experiences and how they are working toward a sustainable program.  

-                         ALTAR FLOWERS                     -

Please consider signing up for the summer altar flowers program. If you wish to provide flowers from your garden please complete an envelope from the Altar flower chart in the Parish Hall and turn in to the office.

We encourage flowers to be given in memory, in honor of or in thanksgiving. If you do not have garden flowers and would like flowers to be ordered ($20), please note that accordingly on the flower chart and submission envelope. Thank you

-                           YARD SALE                         -
 
Mug Swap
​“Have a coffee mug that's lovely, but one too many to store anymore? Bring it to the tag sale this Saturday.  We're selling mugs and donating the proceeds to St. Andrew's and Dinner Bell.” Betsy and Ellie


Yard Sale at Saint Andrews Saturday May 27th 9am-2pm.

Our first annual Memorial Day weekend yard sale.  Buy a table for just $20. Interested please contact David Manley at 603-733-6961 and leave a message to reserve a table. 





-                          DINNER BELL                        -
COOK TEAM NEEDED FOR THIS SUNDAY
MAY 28TH.
Can you cook this Sunday?  If no one comes forward, Dinner Bell will have to be cancelled this week.  Please contact Carol Tubman if you can help.

This is a very important outreach opportunity that needs new volunteers.  Enlist a friend to help serve a meal to those who count on it here on Sunday evening.  If you don't cook, no worries, we can provide lots of ideas that are easy, like pizza night, hot dog bar, make your own subs or pick them up from Subway.  Please contact the office or Carol Tubman if you can join the list of Cook Teams.  

The Annual Continental Breakfast Meeting for Dinner Bell Teams 
June 3rd at 9am. 
We welcome any one who is interested in finding out more about it to join us.

-                   SEARCH COMMITTEE                  -
A Request from the Search Committee
As we continue with our fact gathering for our parish profile, we have mentioned at our Sunday services that we would be having small informal group discussions so that parishioners could continue to discuss our parish, and our search for a new rector. This coming Sunday, in the parish hall, there will be an easel with the names and addresses of parishioners who have agreed to host these discussions. Please sign up under the place, date, and time that is most convenient for you.
Your thoughts and opinions are very important in our search process, so we would like as many of you as possible to attend one of these sessions
If you have any questions, please contact any search committee member.

For the latest news from the Search Committee

Prayer for St. Andrew’s during the search process.
Loving God, giver of all good gifts, grant to the Search Committee, and to the parish, wisdom and faith.  Be with us as we develop and create the Parish Profile. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Search Committee: George Rau, Lisa Thompson, Cathie Lewis, Tom Huckman, Betsy Hess and Pat Adams.

-            COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER           -

~CONGRATULATIONS~ AGAIN!
The Hannaford Store in Ossipee, NH has selected The Community Food Center as the June recipient of the Hannaford Cause Bag Program!

Anytime a shopper purchases our Fight Hunger reusable bag,
a local Hunger Relief Agency receives $.25!

The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for MAY is Deoderant for men and women.
-                  FOOD FOR THOUGHT                -
From Presiding Bishop Michael Curry:
“Let us pause and pray and remember the victims of the tragedy in Manchester, England – those who lost their lives, those whose lives will forever be changed.

‘Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen.’” ~ From Compline, The Book of Common Prayer

For video, click on the link below:


-               FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE              -


-     MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES    -
     Birthdays
1              John Marshall
7        Elaine South
11      Janet Palmer
13      Ruth Rich
15      Kitty Lou Booty, Betty Faella
17      Chuck DeGroot
18      Tim Huckman
20      Tom Forbes
26      Dan DeGroot
28      Bob Luz

     Anniversaries
13      Tom & Jen Huckman
20      Jonathan & Lois Brady
26      Grete & George Plender
28      Bruce & Denise Foreman
30      Bob & Gabriele Wallace

 -                PHOTO GALLERY              -
         
 
Brunch!


Hannah and Preston


Hannah speaking in the Parish Hall


Hannah meets with the Search Committee



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