January 26, 2017


A familiar picture of our weather from recent days.

 JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
This Sunday, The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, there will be two services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m.
We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship.

** See a weather advisory note at the end of the memo.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12

JOIN US FOR ANNUAL MEETING NEXT SUNDAY
One service only on February 5th at 9:00 am. 

ANNUAL REPORTS
Annual Reports are available on the Parish Hall table.  Please remember to bring them with you next Sunday to Annual Meeting.

If you would like a PDF of the Annual Report, please email your request to Deb at office@standrewsinthevalley.org and one will be sent to you.

FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR
Acolyte training will be held on Sunday, January 29, following the 10:00 service. We’ll have something to eat too. It’s not too late to join in! If you or your child would like to be an acolyte please contact Caroline at InterimSAITV@gmail.com or 323-8515. It’s a great way to learn about liturgy, and to serve God and St. Andrew’s.




COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for January  is Shampoo/Conditioner.

 FOOD FOR THOUGHT

 
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY!!wwwwWinter Weather Advisory!!! 

Please keep in mind during the winter when the weather looks questionable for safe travel to call the church before you leave home to check for schedule changes. If a storm comes in on Saturday evening or Sunday, I will make a judgment by 7:00 AM about whether to hold, cancel, or delay services. Cancellations will posted on WMUR9 and also be announced on WMWV radio 93.5. The church phone message will also reflect any cancellations. PLEASE do not travel if it feels unsafe to you. Enjoy a Sabbath morning at home and remember St. Andrew’s in your prayers.
Blessings,
See you in Church!

January 19, 2017


JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
This Sunday, The Third Sunday after Epiphany, there will be two services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m.
We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship.
** See a weather advisory note at the end of the memo.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23





FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR
Would you like to be an Acolyte?
Acolyte training will be held on Sunday, January 29, following the 10:00 service. We’ll have something to eat too. It’s not too late to join in! If you or your child would like to be an acolyte please contact Caroline at InterimSAITV@gmail.com or 323-8515. It’s a great way to learn about liturgy, and to serve God and St. Andrew’s.

Wondering if you’re an “Official Voting Member” of St. Andrew’s?
(The Annual Meeting is February 5)
Most of you are. But if you’re new to the parish and haven’t asked your previous parish to transfer your membership, you may not be. Many denominations keep careful membership records, and when someone leaves the congregation, the church is required to retain that person on their records, marked as “inactive,” until they have officially transferred elsewhere. It is a courtesy to your former church to make an official transfer. In the Episcopal Church and many denominations you are a member of the church in which you were baptized until you officially transfer your membership.
If you are unsure whether you were ever officially registered, you can simply call that’s church’s office and inquire. The church where you were baptized or confirmed should have your records as well.
What’s required to be a voting member at St. Andrew’s? You must be at least 16 years old, have your official letter at St. Andrew’s (see above) and be a communicant in good standing (you have been faithful in attending corporate worship and in praying, working, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God).
But regardless, we are delighted that you are here at Andrew’s and hope you’ll “officially” join us as we journey in Christ.
If you would like to transfer your membership to St. Andrew’s, please contact either me or the office. (There’s a form for that!) If you are not sure please check the membership list on the Parish Hall bulletin board. 
As our Presiding Bishop is fond of saying, keep the faith!
DINNER BELL COOK TEAM NEEDED
February 19th a cook team is needed for Dinner Bell. If you can fill the date, please contact the office or Carol Tubman. Thank you for your help.

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for January  is Shampoo/Conditioner.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT
 
Words from the hymn, St. Patrick’s Breastplate
Photo by Joyce Watson: St. Martin’s Cross on the Island of Iona

Winter Weather Advisory!!!
  Please keep in mind during the winter when the weather looks questionable for safe travel to call the church before you leave home to check for schedule changes. If a storm comes in on Saturday evening or Sunday, I will make a judgment by 7:00 AM about whether to hold, cancel, or delay services. Cancellations will posted on WMUR9 and also be announced on WMWV radio 93.5. The church phone message will also reflect any cancellations. PLEASE do not travel if it feels unsafe to you. Enjoy a Sabbath morning at home and remember St. Andrew’s in your prayers.
Blessings,
See you in Church!

Photography by:
Lisa Thompson


January 12, 2017

A snowy chilled evening at St. Andrew's
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
This Sunday, The Second Sunday after Epiphany, there will be two services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Music accompaniment by our guest organist, Billie Bell.
There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m.
We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship.
** See a weather advisory note at the end of the memo.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-12
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42

LAST SUNDAY 
Music from the "Treble Makers".  The group members are Ginger Heard, Nancy Nichols, June Christaen, Georgene Fabian, Sue Schmidt and Valerie May.
"The Treble Makers"

FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR
Rector’s Discretionary Fund Donations Needed
As winter weather settles in more people are in need of shelter, heating oil and other forms of assistance. One of the ways that St. Andrew’s help people in need is through the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. It is a separate checking account, available to the Rector to assist people with a variety of needs: assistance with rent, utility bills, heating fuel, emergency shelter, etc.  At our outreach meeting in December I mistakenly said that the Rector’s Discretionary Fund was in good shape (I believe I was thinking of the fund at my previous church). In fact, there is very little money available. I have recently used it for heating assistance and shelter, and the balance is down to just over $150. If you would like to make a donation to this ministry of St. Andrew’s please make your check payable to St. Andrew’s with Rector’s Discretionary Fund on the memo line. 
Many thanks, Caroline

DONATIONS RECEIVED AND SARAH TO THANK!

The church recently received two checks from the “Howie Carr Show”.  Sarah Huckman was successful in obtaining a $200 donation toward Christmas Dinner paid for under Dinner Bell.  The checks were received from the radio host and Mathews Brothers Windows in Belfast, ME who sponsored the Charity Hour. The monies were received after January 1st and will help with 2017 expenses.
If you would like to listen to her call click the link for the podcast.   Go to 1:58 minute mark to hear the set up of the Charity Hour segment, and her call is the 2nd one, at just about the 2:00 hour mark. https://howiecarrshow.com/merry-christmas-to-all-12-23-16/  
THANK YOU SARAH!
  
ANNUAL REPORTS
REPORTS ARE DUE tomorrow, JANUARY 13TH!
Please be getting your reports together and submitted to the office.
Deb is also looking for “assembly” help.  If there is anyone interested in lending a hand this year to put together the report (copy and stapling) please contact the office.

OFFICE CLOSED
The office will be closed tomorrow Friday, 13th.

DINNER BELL COOK TEAM NEEDED
February 19th a cook team is needed for Dinner Bell. If you can fill the date, please contact the office or Carol Tubman. Thank you for your help.

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for January  is Shampoo/Conditioner.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT
For Epiphany



Winter Weather Advisory!!! 
Please keep in mind during the winter when the weather looks questionable for safe travel to call the church before you leave home to check for schedule changes. If a storm comes in on Saturday evening or Sunday, I will make a judgment by 7:00 AM about whether to hold, cancel, or delay services. Cancellations will posted on WMUR9 and also be announced on WMWV radio 93.5. The church phone message will also reflect any cancellations. PLEASE do not travel if it feels unsafe to you. Enjoy a Sabbath morning at home and remember St. Andrew’s in your prayers.

Blessings,
See you in Church!

Photo taken by Betsy Hess of the two recovering walkers!


Photography by:

Lisa Thompson
Betsy Hess
Debra Hoyt

January 5, 2017


Sunday Jan. 1st-A Service of Lessons and Carols.
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

This Sunday, The First Sunday after Epiphany, there will be two services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Come and hear special music at the 10 am service provided by Ginger Heard’s group “The Treble Makers”.
There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m.
We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship.
** See a weather advisory note below.

READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17



FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR
Would you like to be an Acolyte?
Acolyte training is coming soon! If you or your child would like to be an acolyte please contact Caroline at InterimSAITV@gmail.com or 323-8515. It’s a great way to learn about liturgy, and to serve God and St. Andrew’s. Training date TBD, but will be after the 10:00 service on a Sunday morning in the near future.

Rector’s Discretionary Fund Donations Needed
As winter weather settles in more people are in need of shelter, heating oil and other forms of assistance. One of the ways that St. Andrew’s helps people in need is through the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. It is a separate checking account, available to the Rector to assist people with a variety of needs: assistance with rent, utility bills, heating fuel, emergency shelter, etc.  At our outreach meeting in December I mistakenly said that the Rector’s Discretionary Fund was in good shape (I believe I was thinking of the fund at my previous church). In fact, there is very little money available. I have recently used it for heating assistance and shelter, and the balance is down to just over $150. If you would like to make a donation to this ministry of St. Andrew’s please make your check payable to Rector’s Discretionary Fund.  
Many thanks,
Caroline

A GIFT RECEIVED

The church recently received a check from Trust Company of America (Institutional Advisor Services) as the custodian of an IRA account. The institution is not allowed to disclose any information regarding the donor due to privacy laws. To help us properly attribute the amount in our records, we ask that the donor please consider contacting the office or Treasurer, Bob Seston.

LUNCH BUNCH

The Women’s Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, January 11th at Noon at the Mt. View Station Restaurant in Center Ossipee.  Please direct any questions to Dale Appleton.

AN INVITATION


You are invited to a 12th Night Open House on January 8th at 12 Noon – 6 pm.  Hosted by Gretchen Behr-Svendsen. Location: 106 Tamworth Rd (Driveway next to police station).

ANNUAL REPORTS

Please be getting your reports together and submitted to the office.
If you need an electronic copy or hard copy please let Deb in the office know and she will be happy to provide that for you. REPORTS ARE DUE JANUARY 13TH!

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER

The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for January  is Shampoo/Conditioner.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Epiphany
 The wizard kings observed celestial signs
a moving eastern star especially bright
cast shadows in the pitchest dark of night
a hint enough to agitate their minds
And, journeying through a sleeping world, they found
a manger pin-pricked by a point of heaven
a tiny entry vivifies - like leaven;
a break in lifeless patterns - round and round;
a growing beam of light revealing all.
We thought we knew until we saw it clear
the manger glowed with knowledge God was near.
Who’d ever seen their Maker in a stall?
Light shines unbidden shows the way. We see
new truth, new light, new life - Epiphany. -  Harold MacDonald

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY!! 
Please keep in mind during the winter when the weather looks questionable for safe travel to call the church before you leave home to check for schedule changes. If a storm comes in on Saturday evening or Sunday, I will make a judgment call by 7:00 AM about whether to hold, cancel, or delay services. Cancellations will posted on WMUR9 and also be announced on WMWV radio 93.5. The church phone message will also reflect any cancellations. PLEASE do not travel if it feels unsafe to you. Enjoy a Sabbath morning at home and remember St. Andrew’s in your prayers.

Blessings, See you in Church!

Photography by:
Lisa Thompson
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