August 29, 2019

Another successful Lobster Dinner!
More photos below in the gallery.

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, September 1st, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, there will be ONE SERVICE ONLY at 9 am.

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, September 1st
Pentecost 12, Proper 17
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Psalm 112
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Luke 14:1, 7-14


FROM THE RECTOR

All the Steak and Lobster Dinners I’ve been to have been excellent, but I think this one may have been the best yet! Everything was so good – the lobster was so sweet, the steak so tasty and tender, the steamers, the salad, and oh, the corn! It was undoubtedly picked that morning. My brother couldn’t stop raving about it (poor thing – I don’t think he’d ever had fresh picked corn before!). And of course the blueberry buckle and ice cream was the perfect ending.

On top of the delicious food, the event couldn’t have run more smoothly. Kudos to Sally DeGroot, our fearless leader and organizer extraordinaire! It was like a well-oiled machine. Many thanks to all of her helpers as well, too numerous to name. But the set up and serving crew were great – Kevin, Patti, Barbara, Lin and Dale; Jay and his cooking crew – Victor DeGroot and Joe Mills; Lisa, who took all the pictures below; and Preston, decked out for the occasion and server/busboy! Plus everyone who brought supplies, butter and blueberry buckle. And thanks to Chris for MC-ing the event. Thanks to his announcement, the tables and chairs were put away in record time – Chris, you’re hired! It truly takes a village – or in this case, a congregation.
I was happy to have my brother from Vicksburg, MS here. He decided it was time to escape the heat of the Deep South and found our weather delightful - not to mention the Steak and Lobster Dinner, surely the highlight of his visit. Thank you for so warmly welcoming him.

On Sunday we celebrated the Baptism of Kenny Guymon, Marti Shedd’s grandson. What a precious baby! He and his mom, Jen, live in Utah, but will be back for another visit soon. Thank you to the Prayer Shawl Ministry members for a lovely reception following the service.

Here is a note from Marti:
Oh Caroline! Thank you so much for sending all these pictures and my many thanks to Lisa as well!!  They're just beautiful! And thank you all for being a part of one of the most beautiful baptisms and one of the best days of our lives!  So many people at St. Andrews made it so exceptionally beautiful for us and we are so very appreciative!

Thank you!


Be sure to look at the pictures from the baptism too.

Caroline

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Healer

(A Reflection on) Psalm 107:17-22

We look to you for graceful balm,
your medicine for our interior life.
Reach toward our old heartaches.
Help us to end what causes distress,
to release what stunts our growth
in becoming all we are meant to be.
Show us our troublesome blind spots
so we are not secretly ruled by them.
Touch the soreness of our spirit
and heal us of our inner ailments.

Today: I bring what hurts in me to the Healer.


From 365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation: Fragments of Your Ancient Name, by Joyce Rupp.

 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 September are:
1- Hammond
8- Rau
15- Salder
22- Friends
29-UUFES

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

 COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER- FOOD PANTRY

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
 


 FROM DEB IN THE OFFICE

I will be out of the office on Thursday and Friday this week.

 Working full time had brought it's own challenges to keeping my volunteer jobs. Now I have a family illness that requires my attention and need to step down from my outside volunteer jobs.  I have loved giving my dedication to each of them but need to recognize my limits. I have found a replacement for my Board Chair position with the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and now need to fill my volunteer position as Treasurer for the Community Food Center.  I am hoping to have my replacement in place within the next 4 months before I resign my position January 2020 (or sooner if possible).  Please contact me in the office if you might be interested in helping out and would like more information.  Thank you.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY

THURSDAY, August 29, 2019


Today's meditation

Click the link above for today's meditation.









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
5   Laurie LaBrecque
5   Antonio Faella
8   Bruce Kennedy
14 Preston Mills
21  Pat Scarborough
24  Sammie Wakefield
28   Jane Horn
29  Valerie May

Anniversaries
20     Kathy & Alan Bunker

PHOTOS

Click the link for more photos


LINKS



August 22, 2019


JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, August 25th, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, there will be two services of at 8:00 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, August 25th
Pentecost 11, Proper 16
Isaiah 58:9b-14
Psalm 103:1-8
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17



FROM THE RECTOR

I’m just back from a two week “stay-cation” that I thoroughly enjoyed. I had numerous projects around the house and yard that I’d been putting off and caught up on all of them! My house is in better shape than it’s been in quite a while, and there’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment that comes from completing a long to-do list. I also read a lot, slept late a few times and feel both rested and relaxed – all in all a completely satisfying two weeks. I’m glad to be back, and look forward to being with you both at the steak and lobster dinner and on Sunday morning.



I hope you will be in church on Sunday, at the 10:00 service if possible. We will have a baptism, always such a joyous occasion! This Sunday we will welcome Kenneth Kingston Guymon into the Body of Christ. Kenneth, or “Little Kenny” as he’s known here, is Marti Shedd’s grandson, and her son Kenny’s nephew – thus “Little Kenny.” He and his mother Jen live in Moab, Utah, but have been regular visitors at St. Andrew’s in the last year. Jen wanted to have Kenny baptized here where Marti and Kenny are members and where she has felt so warmly welcomed and accepted by all of you. Please join us in welcoming Kenny into the Body of Christ!

Caroline

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Here in the green forest
I know a presence
bigger than myself,
stronger than
the ponderosa pines.


Here in the whispering forest
I hear a voice
softer than the sighing
of swaying branches.


Here in the dark forest
I see a truth
shining through the boughs,
telling me
I am not alone.
                             - Joyce Rupp
                             Rest Your Dreams on a Little Twig

 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 August are:
25th – Lewis
for September are:
1 – NEED A COOK TEAM
8- Rau
15- Salder
22- Friends
29-UUFES

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

 COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER- FOOD PANTRY

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
 


 FROM DEB IN THE OFFICE

Working full time had brought it's own challenges to keeping my volunteer jobs. Now I have a family illness that requires my attention and need to step down from my outside volunteer jobs.  I have loved giving my dedication to each of them but need to recognize my limits. I have found a replacement for my Board Chair position with the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and now need to fill my volunteer position as Treasurer for the Community Food Center.  I am hoping to have my replacement in place within the next 4 months before I resign my position January 2020 (or sooner if possible).  Please contact me in the office if you might be interested in helping out and would like more information.  Thank you.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY

THURSDAY, August 22, 2019

Psalm 131:2 I do not occupy myself with great matters, or with things that are too hard for me.
All our lessons today burst with intrigue. There is trouble in David’s court, and Absalom has just been killed. Paul’s imprisonment continues, and the plot thickens. In Mark, Jesus is wrapping up a fraught debate session with those wily priests and scribes.
Jesus tells us over and over that the going is going to get tough, faith-wise. No matter where a person of faith goes, from the most private monastic cell to the largest parish or ecclesiastical office, it is impossible to escape intrigue, debates, and thickening plots. People are people, after all. And even though God loves us, we can be real jerks.

It is a necessary spiritual discipline to resist occupying ourselves with things—or people—we can’t control. The God who made heaven and earth can handle being God; our job is to bask in that truth and let the rest of it go.

MOVING FORWARD: How do you understand the practice of letting go? Is it helpful to you? Why or why not?

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   Stephen Hird
6   Kathy Bunker
8    Marty Cloran, Elizabeth Wiesner
15  Bernice Thompson
16  Susan Luz
28   Grete Plender
30   Patti Rau

Anniversaries
15     Dale and David Appleton
25     Dwight & Barbara Baldwin
27     Sammie & Dick Wakefield, Bruce & Claudia Kennedy

PHOTOS





LINKS



August 15, 2019



JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, August 18th, the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, there will be two services of at 8:00 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, August 18th
Pentecost 10, Proper 15
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56


FROM THE RECTOR

Come and worship with Rev. Dan Weir, 
our guest priest this Sunday!

 We need a cook team for this Sunday 18th!
Call the office if you can fill in.

 I will be on vacation Tuesday August 6 – Monday, August 19. 
Blessings,
Caroline

“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


 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 August are:


18th - NEED COOK TEAM!
25th - Lewis

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


 FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE


FORWARD DAY BY DAY
THURSDAY, August 15, 2019

Luke 1:46-47 Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
In her appearances to the faithful over the millennia, Mary always comes dressed as a local. At the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, enormous mosaics from 43 countries honor Our Lady. In each picture, she bears the physical characteristics of the contributing land. My personal favorite is Our Lady of Guadalupe.
When God seeks a closer relationship with humans, God becomes a human. We see God’s great love for us throughout Jesus’ life and ministry. Everyone is welcome, healing is available to all, and hungry people are fed. Presumably, Jesus learns some of this generosity from his mother.
Mary’s Magnificat is not hers alone—it is our song too and meant to be sung in our own hearts. When our spirits magnify God, we join Mary and our ancestors in receiving and proclaiming the blessing promised to God’s people forever.
MOVING FORWARD: How do you proclaim the Lord’s greatness in your own life?p awfulness. How do you reconcile these things about yourself and those you love?
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   Stephen Hird
6   Kathy Bunker
8    Marty Cloran, Elizabeth Wiesner
15  Bernice Thompson
16  Susan Luz
28   Grete Plender
30   Patti Rau

Anniversaries
15     Dale and David Appleton
25     Dwight & Barbara Baldwin
27     Sammie & Dick Wakefield, Bruce & Claudia Kennedy

PHOTOS





LINKS

2018 Annual Report PDF
FACEBOOK PAGE

August 8, 2019



JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, August 11th, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, there will be two services of at 8:00 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, August 11th
Pentecost 9, Proper 14
Genesis 15:1-6
Psalm 16
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40

FROM THE RECTOR

St. Andrew’s turns 92!

Thank you to all who contributed to our potluck coffee hour on Sunday! As always we had an abundance of delicious food. Special thanks to Gretchen Behr-Svendsen, who stepped up to the task of setting up the Parish Hall, and to Gretchen and Dale Appleton for staying to clean up.
From Caroline’s homily on our 92nd anniversary:
As we’ve approached this day, the 92nd anniversary of the consecration of this church, I’ve enjoyed reading through the various items in our archives. This little booklet has the most complete story of our beginnings. The author is noted only as MTG.
Lisa was able to tell me that stands for Miss Marjorie True Gregg, who taught Sunday school for many years, organized and directed the Christmas Pageant, and was instrumental in the creation of the Prince Room. She saw the need for a Parish Hall, designed the space, and worked to raise the funds so it could be built. It was completed and dedicated in 1962.
For many years St. Andrew’s was served by visiting minsters and in its early years was entirely lay led in winter when roads were difficult to travel. It wasn’t until 1946 that the Rev. Dr. Herbert Prince,
who had retired to Tamworth began what he called an official and voluntary relationship with St. Andrew’s.  He served here until 1957 and was instrumental in forming the Tamworth Associated Churches before retiring from St. Andrew’s.  The Congregational Church in Tamworth and the Baptist Community Church in Chocorua were both without a minister at the time, and his proposal led to calling the Rev. George Wickersham, otherwise known as “Wick” – to serve the three churches.
After Miss Gregg wrote this booklet in 1964, two short additions have been made, one in 1974 and the second in 1977, recording the fact that the Tamworth Associated Churches was disbanded in 1973 and that the Rev. Donald P. Goodheart, the first full time vicar of St. Andrew’s was called in 1976. It was while he was Vicar that the Parish Hall was built, and in 1980, only months before he left to answer a new call, St. Andrew’s was granted parish status by Diocesan Convention.
The next update to our history was provided by the Rev. Peg Custer, who summarized our history in the 2002 directory printed for our 75th anniversary. She provided a list of clergy who had served St. Andrew’s though her time, and spoke to the many ministries of St. Andrew’s.
Out of all of this, one of my favorite stories in our history is how we came to have the round candelabras hanging from the ceiling. I know that many of you know the story, but I’ll retell it for those who don’t:
It was in the very early days, probably in 1927. Bishop Parker, who was bishop during the time St. Andrew’s was coming to be, had died, and the new bishop was the Rt. Rev. John Thomas Dallas. Bishop Dallas set out to visit every church in the diocese, and wrote saying he would be coming to St. Andrew’s “next Thursday evening”.
“Evening?” Miss Gregg writes in our little history booklet. “We were paralyzed. There were no lights in our unfinished building and electric power had not yet reached Whittier Road. Lamps? Yes, but how many and where to put them?
Miss Kitty Thompson in Cambridge rose to the occasion. She wrote Miss Gregg to have the South Tamworth Industries Mill make three large, flat wooden circles, ‘doughnuts’ as it were, and she would bring the small tin candle holders and borrow or buy four tall black iron candelabra and four brass wall sconces. Lewis Garland found enough chains to suspend the ‘doughnuts’ from the ceiling beams and brought the Thompsons and all the hardware up from Boston.
They arrived at the church by three o’clock on the fateful Thursday and in two hours it was ready for the bishop. When he came, about 7:30, to the main door and stepped into the candlelit interior, he stood amazed. The soft but sufficient light made the interior truly lovely. The wainscot was finished. The folks were gathered, and Mr. Cowper, in his vestments, came to greet him.”
Isn’t that a great story? Imagine our early days, when the winters were so much more severe, people mostly didn’t travel any distance in winter, and there was no electricity in rural areas. Miss Gregg writes about driving a horse and buggy in the summer and switching over to a sleigh when the snow came in the fall.
Our world has changed immensely in the past 92 years, and so has St. Andrew’s. But here we are, still worshipping in this beautiful little church, and still lighting those candles on Christmas Eve. May St. Andrew’s prosper for the next 92 years, and beyond!
I will be on vacation Tuesday August 6 – Monday, August 19. 
Blessings,
Caroline

WOMEN'S LUNCH BUNCH

The Women's  Lunch Bunch will meet at Noon
Wednesday , August 14th at 
Jake's Seafood and Grill, Rte 16 in Ossipee

Contact Dale Appleton with questions.

“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.

 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.

LOCAL EVENTS
Several of us parishioners are performing next week in the operetta called "Elderville". Performances are at 7:30p on August 8,9, and 10 at the Sandwich, NH Town Hall.  All are welcome at the full dress rehearsal Tuesday August 6 at 5:30pm.
Elderville is the story of two young folk who happen upon a village in
which the inhabitants will live forever at age 82 years.  Anyone staying
in the village will soon become 82. The couple must decide whether or not
to remain, but they can only leave if they solve a magic riddle!
The musical numbers are borrowed from several Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, with original words by Ellen Farnum who also wrote the script.  The music is, of course, marvellous, and Ellen's lyrics and script are clever and funny!
 Tickets are 'by donation' but reservations are required. They are going fast!
eldervilleshow@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there! David Gartrell

 DINNER BELL

COOK TEAMS
for August are:

 11th - Wakefield
18th - NEED COOK TEAM!
25th - Lewis

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


 FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed Friday, August 9th.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY
THURSDAY, August 8, 2019
2 Samuel 11:27 When the mourning was over, David sent and brought [Bathsheba] to his house, and she became his wife, and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord.
The last sentence in today’s framing verse is one of the great biblical understatements of all time. David has perpetrated a complicated, power-abusing plot upon Bathsheba and her husband Uriah—because he desired Bathsheba. The greatest king in the history of Israel, chosen as a child, dearly beloved of God, is willing to break several of God’s commandments in one fell swoop. David’s command to have Uriah murdered and his coercive intercourse with Bathsheba are not momentary lapses in judgment—this is David’s long game.
God knows what utter savagery David is capable of committing—the same kinds you and I are capable of—and loves us anyway. This boggles the mind. Thanks be to God.

MOVING FORWARD: All of us have the capacity for deep love and deep awfulness. How do you reconcile these things about yourself and those you love?
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   Stephen Hird
6   Kathy Bunker
8    Marty Cloran, Elizabeth Wiesner
15  Bernice Thompson
16  Susan Luz
28   Grete Plender
30   Patti Rau

Anniversaries
15     Dale and David Appleton
25     Dwight & Barbara Baldwin
27     Sammie & Dick Wakefield, Bruce & Claudia Kennedy

PHOTOS
Sunday's Celebration
Kathy Berman, Mr. Cowper's great granddaughter
with LIsa Thompson

Kit Morgan, Dr. Prince's gandson, with Lisa





LINKS

2018 Annual Report PDF
FACEBOOK PAGE

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