July 25, 2019



JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, July 28th, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, there will be two services of Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.



Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
and FELLOWSHIP

READINGS FOR SUNDAY                
Sunday, July 28th
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 12, Year C
Genesis 18:20-32
Psalm 138
Colossians 2:6-19
Luke 11:1-13


FROM THE RECTOR

St. Andrew’s turns 92!


It’s our birthday! St. Andrew’s was consecrated on August 6, 1927, on the Feast of the Transfiguration. We will celebrate this anniversary on August 4 at our 9:00 service, and I hope you will be able to join us. Following the service there will be a potluck coffee hour. Please plan to bring something for coffee hour to add to our celebration.
Have you ever read the plaque in the back of the church under the organ case? Here is what it says:
In Memory of
FREDERICK CHARLES COWPER
Born in Pernambugo, Brazil
August 9, 1851
Died in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
March 15 1929
For many years a missioner in
Carroll County

This church is his monument
His memorial is written in the
hearts of those who felt the
singular power of his words
and in this place seem still to
feel his spirit hovering near


From our archives: “St. Andrew’s began in the rural ministry of the Rev. Frederick Cowper (pronounced Cooper) who, in 1915, walked the roads north of his Sanbornville parish bringing instruction and the Eucharist to households along the way. By 1919 he was holding services at the Whittier School adjacent to the present church consecrated by Bishop Dallas in 1927.” Stay tuned for more of our history in next week’s Thursday Memo. 
Blessings,
Caroline

ALTAR FLOWER DELIVERY


You don't have to be on a committee to gladden the hearts of others! Simply pickup a bouquet from church and visit someone you are thinking of...for a birthday, welcome, condolence, helping hand or anything else you want...whether for a member or non-member of St A's. Monday July 29 Claudia Kennedy will be making bouquets from Altar Flowers given on the 28th.
Please let Claudia know (367-1095 / claudiakennedy@roadrunner.com) if you're willing to deliver flowers and she'll arrange for you to pick them up.
“FUN” RAISING
Mark your calendar !
STEAK & LOBSTER DINNER
Friday, August 23rd at 6pm 


The Menu: Caesar Salad, Steamers, Lobster, Steak, Corn-on-the-Cob, Scalloped Potatoes, Blueberry Buckle with Ice Cream and You may bring your own Beer or Wine.
Adults $30
Hot dog meal- $10


Call 603-651-1744 for reservations

St Andrew’s-in-the-Valley
Episcopal Church, Tamworth
678 Whittier Road

PACK A PACK


David Manley will be collecting donations again this year for the Pack A Pack campaign. This is a great project of WMUR & Service Credit Union to collect Backpacks for school children that include needed school supplies. People can choose to sponsor a Backpack or two if they can or any amount they are able to donate. Each backpack including supplies cost about $15.00. Last year we provided 30 and this year I would like to provide between 50 - 100.

LOCAL EVENTS

The Man Who Came to Dinner 
by George S. Kaufman & Moss
July 25 – August 3 
at the Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth

“Life as they know it will never be the same for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley once radio celebrity Sheridan Whiteside arrives for dinner. Who knew there’d be penguins in the library and convicts in the foyer—and a whole lot more? Brilliant and witty, madcap and zany, this timeless classic combines the best of comedic literature with perfectly-crafted characters for one of the wildest romps ever in American theatre.” (Barnstormers publicity)

As a cast member, I can say there is never a dull moment in this play: the Stanley household is full of surprises. Come join us for a great evening (or matinee) of live - and lively - theatre!

Lisa Thompson (Mrs. McCrutcheon)
 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 

Come join us! Knitting skills not required.
1st and 3rd Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m.


If you knit or crochet (or would like to learn how to) and are led to engaging in an outreach mission that provides physical and spiritual comfort to those in need, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:15 AM in the Prince Room. We are a joyous group that will keep you in stitches! The coffee and tea will be on and new members are always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Lin Frank at 323-0402.

 DINNER BELL

COOK TEAMS
for July are:

July 28-Adams


Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!



CIRCUS SMIRKUS 
Circus Smirkus 
Presented by All Saints Church, Wolfeboro

This is a fun circus production of children actors.

Deb is selling tickets in the office during office hours
and is able to accept credit card payments for ticket purchases 
on behalf of All Saints Church.


 FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE

 I will be out of the office  Friday, July 26.  The office will be closed. Please contact Caroline if you have office needs.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Miracles

Why, who makes much of a miracle?
As to me I know of nothing else but miracles,
Whether I walk the streets of Manhattan,
Or dart my sight over the roofs of houses toward the sky,
Or wade with naked feet along the beach just in the edge of the water,
Or stand under trees in the woods,
Or talk by day with any one I love, or sleep in the bed at night with any one I love,
Or sit at table at dinner with the rest,
Or look at strangers opposite me riding in the car,
Or watch honey-bees busy around the hive of a summer forenoon,
Or animals feeding in the fields,
Or birds, or the wonderfulness of insects in the air,
Or the wonderfulness of the sundown, or of stars shining so quiet and bright,
Or the exquisite delicate thin curve of the new moon in spring;
These with the rest, one and all, are to me miracles,
The whole referring, yet each distinct and in its place.
To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle,
Every cubic inch of space is a miracle,
Every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same,
Every foot of the interior swarms with the same.
To me the sea is a continual miracle,
The fishes that swim—the rocks—the motion of the waves—the
        ships with men in them,
What stranger miracles are there?

~ Walt Whitman - 1819-1892


FORWARD DAY BY DAY
THURSDAY, July 25
Matthew 20:26-27 It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave.

One of my favorite moments in the musical “Hamilton” is when George Washington tells Alexander Hamilton that he will step down from the presidency: “We’re gonna teach them how to say goodbye.” Washington wants the nation to outlive him; he knows that can’t happen if he becomes the focus of everyone ’s attention.

Jesus makes it clear that the holiest responsibility of a leader is to serve those who are being led. He isn’t concerned with power and influence or doling out grace and mercy to the highest bidder—they are free to everyone. He wants the focus to be on the message: serving the other, proclaiming peace, loving ourselves, loving our neighbor, and loving God.

MOVING FORWARD:
How can you better serve those whom you lead—the folks at home, at work, in your social circle?
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, please make sure Deb in the office has an information sheet on file for you.
  
Birthdays
1        Lisa Thompson
17      Vic DeGroot
18      Davis Dassori
21      Jennifer Brady
28      Marge Hagerup
30      Jim Theodore

Anniversaries
2        Ann Cady & Rob Walty
16      Todd & Jane Horn
31      Carla & Jack Knapp

PHOTOS
Courtesy of John McGowan: At least our candles didn't end up this way due to high temps.
(in Bethesda, Maryland)

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