February 23, 2023

       



  FROM THE RECTOR                                                        

Wow! What a wonderful send off you gave me on Sunday!! The lunch was delicious and your words, gifts and cards mean so much to me. I am so grateful for all of you, and especially to those who planned my celebration: Jen Huckman, Lois Brady, Bev Hammond, Val May, Patti Rau, Becky Riley, Lisa Thompson, and Alys and Ray Walker. What a lot of planning went into this, not to mention time and effort.  I can’t imagine how it could have been any better. And thank you to all of you who spoke, either as part of returning the gifts or from the floor. What a gift your words were, and are to me! It was such a joyous occasion, and I will remember it always.

I am so blessed to have served among you for the past 6 ½ years. The time has flown by, and I can’t believe I’m now down to my last few days in the office. It has been such a joy and privilege to be your rector, and I have not only loved it, but have grown both personally and in my ministry. You have been so wonderful and loving to me, and I am so grateful.

The ending of my sermon on Sunday expresses my feelings as I leave you, so I repeat those words here:

God is with you, leading you, guiding you, and supporting you every step of the way.  Coming to the end of my time here is so bittersweet. I have loved being your priest and pastor, and part of me doesn’t want to leave at all, or say goodbye. I will think of you so often, and wonder how everything is going, and how you all are doing. I will miss you more than I can say.

 You will be in my prayers always, and in God’s hands. Thank you for all of your support,

your faithful dedication and your love. I am so grateful. Know that I love you, and will carry you in my heart. And finally, in the words of our closing hymn, “God be with you ‘til we meet again.”

 With love and gratitude,

Caroline                                                    

The CDC places Carroll County in the LOW range for Covid community spread. Masks are not required (but are welcomed!) and the section across from the choir is reserved for those who wish to sit with others who are masked.  We will have coffee hour after the service unless Carroll County is ranked in the high range.

PARISH CALENDAR                                                                   

Calendar:

Sun. Feb  26

8 and 10am

First Sunday in Lent

Mon. Feb 27

6:30pm

Vestry

Tues. Feb 28

9:30a-12noon

Fiber Arts Group

Wed. Mar 1

11a-3pm

Food Pantry

 

10:15a-12 noon

Prayer Shawl Ministry

 

 

 

Sun. Mar 5

9am

Second Sunday in Lent


 

 

 

 

Every Week

 

Monday

7 pm

Boy Scouts

Tuesday

8:00 pm

AA Meeting

Wednesday

9:00 am

Morning Prayer

 

1pm

Transition Team

Saturday

8:00 pm

AA and Al Anon Meetings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP                                          

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP 
This Sunday - February 26

We welcome the Rev. David "Chip" Robinson as our Celebrant and preacher!

Services will be at 8:00 and 10:00AM 

Both services will be in person; the 10:00AM service will be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Email RectorSAITV@gmail.com for Zoom meeting information or
visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/standrewsinthevalleytamworth/

AND...
JOIN US FOLLOWING THE SERVICE FOR



READINGS FOR SUNDAY                                                                            
Sunday February 26, 2023
The Collect of the Day

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 

From the Hebrew Bible we hear the story of creation of the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden and their disobedience and consequent loss of innocence. Tempted by the serpent, first the woman and then the man eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. The story expresses the understanding the human beings are the crown of God's creation, and yet there is something tragically wrong with them. From later Christian perspective, however, this transgression is seen  as part of God's greater plan for the maturity and salvation of humanity. The free choice of disobedience and the learning of good and evil will, through redemption make possible a more profound relationship with God.
A psalm of thanksgiving for the forgiveness of sin.

In this lesson Paul tells how the history of human sinfulness  and death has been transformed by the free gift of Jesus Christ.  The act of disobedience of the one person, Adam, began the reign of sin and death. This was later compounded by the role of law which, by instructing people not to sin, actually caused trespassing to abound. But now the righteousness and obedience  of the one man Jesus Christ means acquittal  and new life for all.

Our gospel is the story of the temptation of Jesus by the devil. After his baptism Jesus is led into the wilderness and confronted with temptations which are inescapable in his ministry. He might seek to show that he is the Son of God by satisfying material needs or wielding miraculous power. Or he could seek to control allegiance through the pomp and might of a worldly kingship. But Jesus' obedience is God's way for him.

  Click below to see all the readings: 
              
LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE                                                 

 

February 26

March 5

Acolyte

Kaitlyn

Lisa

LEM

Tina

Ann

1st Reader

BruceKaitlyn

2nd Reader

ChristiValerie

Prayers

Marty

Cathie

Camera

Patti

Jen

8:00

Bob Irwin


PRAYERS FOR EACH OTHER                                                                        

This Week We Pray for:

Health and Wholeness:

Parish: Carolyn, Judy,  Sue, Christi, Barbara, Joan, Bill, Chris, Elizabeth, Grete, Steve, Carol, Gabriele and Bob

Family and Friends: Megan, Alec, John, Angela, Kate, Gary, Grace, Dick, Tracy, Jan & George, Carolyn, Jack, Laurie, Alexa, Chris, Lyse, Margaret, Melody, Peg, Curt, Sharon, George Randall, Mary, and Amy, Monica.

Birthdays:  Susan Ines 03/10, Trudy Thompson 03/13, Caroline Hines 03/16, Albert Bunker 03/20, Christopher Boldt 03/21, Kaitlyn Marshall 03/30, Claudia Kennedy 03/31

Anniversaries:  


Please let the Parish Office know if you would like to add or remove someone 
on the prayer list. Thank you.

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER                                                                       
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
Food pantry continues to serve the communities needs with new hours.

Alternating Wednesdays, 
11am-3pm 
                                                                                                                                                          March 1 and March 15

        Any questions please call 603-960-4067.   


FOOD FOR THOUGHT                                                                                     

"Praying"

It doesn't have to be

the blue iris, it could be

weeds in a vacant lot, or a few

small stones; just

pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try

to make them elaborate, this isn't 

a contest but the doorway

into thanks, a silence in which

another voice may speak.

                                                                           by Mary Oliver

February 9, 2023

      



  FROM THE RECTOR                                                         

Bishop's Visit - February 12: Bishop Rob will be with us for his annual visitation. He will be the Celebrant and preacher at the Holy Eucharist at both 8:00 and 10:00. He will meet with the parish between the two services, at 9:00, and join us for Coffee Hour. Following Coffee Hour he will meet with the Vestry. Please plan to attend one of our services and welcome him to St. Andrew's.

My last Sunday is February 19. However, I will work in the office through Tuesday, February 28, and will officiate at both Ash Wednesday services.

Ash Wednesday is on February 22. Services will be held at Noon and at 5:30 pm.

Fragrance Reminder: As many of you know, we have several parishioners who are sensitive to fragrances, and exposure to them can make the worship experience difficult. For the comfort of all worshipers please refrain from the use of products with fragrances when attending worship and other church activities. Thank you!

The CDC places Carroll County in the LOW range for Covid community spread. Masks are not required (but are welcomed!) and the section across from the choir is reserved for those who wish to sit with others who are masked.  We will have coffee hour after the service unless Carroll County is ranked in the high range.

FROM OUR SR. WARDEN                                                         

Come celebrate Caroline!

As Caroline prepares to retire at the end of February, I’m sure we all find this to be a bittersweet time for St Andrew’s.  On the one hand, we are delighted for Caroline as she looks forward to retirement plans and new adventures. But, she is leaving us, and we will miss her wonderful presence and the joy she has brought to our church. We will celebrate Caroline’s ministry on Sunday, February 19th 12:30pm at Runnell’s Hall in Chocorua. There will be a festive luncheon, music, and some other surprises to mark this special occasion.  So, save this date and get ready for more details in the weeks to follow.

Patti Rau, Sr. Warden 

PARISH CALENDAR                                                                   

Sun. Feb  12

8 and 10am

9am

Holy Eucharist/Bishop Rob

Parish mtg with Bishop Rob

Tues. Feb 14

2pm via Zoom

Liturgy Committee

Wed. Feb 15

10:15am

Prayer Shawl Ministry

 

11a – 3pm

Food Pantry

 

3pm

Pastoral Care Committee

Sun. Feb 19

8 and 10am

Holy Eucharist

 

12:30pm

Celebration of Caroline’s ministry/ Runnel’s Hall Chocorua

Mon. Feb 20

9am

Food Pantry Board of Directors

Tues. Feb 21

9-10am

Contemplative Prayer

 

 

Pancake Supper sponsored by the Boy Scouts

Wed. Feb 22

12noon and 5:30pm

Ash Wednesday services

 

Every Week

 

Monday

7:00pm

Boy Scouts

Tuesday

8:00pm

AA Meeting

Wednesday

9:00am

Morning Prayer

 

1:00pm

Transition Team

Saturday

8:00pm

AA and AL Anon Meetings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP                                          

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP 
This Sunday - February 12

We welcome the Rt. Rev. Rob Hirschfeld as our Celebrant and preacher!

Services will be at 8:00 and 10:00AM 

Both services will be in person; the 10:00AM service will be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Email RectorSAITV@gmail.com for Zoom meeting information or
visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/standrewsinthevalleytamworth/

AND...
JOIN US FOLLOWING THE SERVICE FOR



READINGS FOR SUNDAY                                                                            
Sunday February 12, 2023

The Collect of the Day
 God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; 
and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help
 of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will 
and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


In the Hebrew scripture lesson Moses presents the people with their choice: love and obey the Lord and life, or turn away to other gods and find death. Israel is about to cross over into the promised land, and this is Moses' final charge to them. In historical terms the speech was probably composed many hundreds of years later, near the time of the exile, after Israel had experienced much backsliding from the Lord. But this is still their choice: blessing or curse---life and good, or death and evil.

The psalmist takes great delight in the Lord's statutes and seeks to keep all God's commandments.

In this lesson Paul admonishes the Corinthians for their bickering and divisions. Missionaries like Paul and Appolos are not to be regarded as leaders of separate sects. They are co-workers in the Lord's field, while it is God who supplies the growth. To think otherwise is immature and is based on worldly rather than spiritual under

In our gospel we hear hear Jesus' concern with the heart of human behavior. Discipleship means far more than observance of the outward forms of the law. Genuinely to fulfill the commandments not to kill, not to commit adultery, and not to swear falsely requires a transformation of one's life. One must be willing to cast away any part of the self which opposes this change of mind and heart.

  Click below to see all the readings: 
              
LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE                                                 

 

February 12

February 19

Acolyte

Ann

Kathy 

LEM

Gretchen

Sammie 

1st Reader

Chris Gretchen

2nd Reader

Ann Jonathan

Prayers

Tina

Lois

Camera

Kaitlyn 

Christi

8:00

Marty

Jen

PRAYERS FOR EACH OTHER                                                                        

This Week We Pray for:

Health and Wholeness:

Parish: Carolyn, Judy,  Sue, Christi, Barbara, Joan, Bill, Chris, Elizabeth, Grete, Steve, Carol, Gabriele and Bob

Family and Friends: Megan, Alec, John, Angela, Kate, Gary, Grace, Dick, Tracy, Jan & George, Carolyn, Jack, Laurie, Alexa, Chris, Lyse, Margaret, Melody, Peg, Curt, Sharon, George Randall, Mary, and Amy.

Birthdays:  Bill May and Robin Soller 02/13, Lin Frank 02/14, Nathalie Smith 02/17, Tom Huckman 02/20, Judy Grace 02/21, Melissa Bunker 02/26

Anniversaries:  Valerie and Bill May 02/20


Please let the Parish Office know if you would like to add or remove someone 
on the prayer list. Thank you.

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER                                                                       
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
Food pantry continues to serve the communities needs with new hours.

Alternating Wednesdays, 
11am-3pm 
                                                                                                                                                         February 22 and March 8

        Any questions please call 603-960-4067.   


FOOD FOR THOUGHT                                                                                     

Use Your " You-ness"

Do not neglect the gift that is in you.

1 Timothy 4:14

No one else has your "you-ness." No one else in all history has your unique history. No one else in God's great design has your divine design. No one else shares your blend of personality, ability, or ancestry. When God made you, the angels stood in awe and declared, "We've never seen one like that before." And they never will again.

You are heaven's first and final attempt at you. You are matchless, unprecedented, and unequaled.

Consequently, you can do something no one else can do in a fashion no one else can.

Call it what you wish. A talent. A skill set. A gift. An anointing. A divine spark. An unction. A call. The terms are different, but the truth is the same: "The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others" (1 Corinthians 12:7).

Each of us-- not some of us, a few of us, or the elite among us.

Many people stop short of their destiny. They settle for someone else's story. They fit in, settle in, and blend in. But they never end their call. Don't make the same mistake.

Your existence is not accidental. Your skills are not incidental. God "shaped each person in turn"(Psalm 33:15).

Find your "you--ness" and use it for the kingdom.


from God is With You every day,  Max Lucado



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