FROM THE RECTOR
The time after Easter is usually a quiet period in the life of the church, and this year is even more so than usual. Though we are in the Easter season it still feels a bit like being in the wilderness. There is no time frame for being able to again gather together at St. Andrew’s. Even at whatever time the Governor begins to lift restrictions, many of us are in the high risk category because of our age or underlying health issues, so we will not rush to gather in person.
But
our worship services and coffee hour gatherings are wonderful! It is a joy to
see you all via Zoom and to have the chance to share a little of what our lives
are like under the “Stay at home” order. Our conversations often focus on the
things we are grateful for in the midst of this strange time, and the community
that we are able to continue on Zoom is one of the things for which I am most
grateful. Praying Compline with you Monday – Thursday evenings is a beautiful
way for me to end the day. If you haven’t joined us yet for Compline I
encourage you to tune in!
I
think I’ve learned how to effectively incorporate recorded music in Zoom now,
so we will test this out on Sunday. Bunny and I are going to record an organ
piece to use as the prelude on Sunday, and we’ll try a recorded hymn too.
Assuming the sound quality is good, we’ll continue this on Sunday mornings. Let
me know how it sounds!
I
hope to see you tonight for Compline and on Sunday morning! Blessings on this
beautiful day!
Caroline
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
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READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Sunday, April 26th
The Third Sunday
of Easter
of Easter
Year A
COLLECT
READINGS
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
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PLEDGE PAYMENT REMINDER
Thank you for continuing to honor your pledges during this time. While we cannot gather in the church, our usual practices for counting, recording and depositing your pledge payments continue. You may mail your checks to the office or set up a direct payment through the bill pay feature of your bank. Our expenses continue as usual, even though we are not able to gather in person.
BOOK GROUP
Join our Book Group
on Wednesdays at 12:30 during the Easter Season
The Gospel Of Matthew
We will join the Good Book Club for a study of the Gospel of Matthew.
Daily readings began on Easter Sunday
and continue through the Day of Pentecost, May 31.
For the daily reading schedule go to
https://www.goodbookclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Readings_Matthew.pdf
Daily readings began on Easter Sunday
and continue through the Day of Pentecost, May 31.
For the daily reading schedule go to
https://www.goodbookclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Readings_Matthew.pdf
MIDWEEK WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Each of these weekday services will be live streamed on Facebook and available on Zoom.
Please email Caroline for the Zoom link
rectorsaitv@gmail.com
COMPLINE
Monday-Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
MORNING PRAYER
Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
WE HOPE YOU WILL Continue to JOIN US FOR WORSHIP and FELLOWSHIP in our online presence.
OFFICE HOURS AND HOW TO REACH US
The Office is closed, but Deb continues to respond to email, phone messages and fulfill her other responsibilities.
If you need access to the building, please call the office first to see if the building will be open.
Please
contact Caroline during regular "office" hours. I am available 9:00
– 5:00 Sunday – Thursday via email (RectorSAITV@gmail.com) or cell phone (603-553-9254). Please
limit your calls to me to these times, except in the case of
a true emergency. Of course you may also email me at any time,
but I will answer email during my regular hours. Many thanks!
If you are sick PLEASE let Caroline know!
PRAYERS FOR EACH OTHER
One thing we can always do while we stay at home is to pray for each other! We would like to keep our prayer list up to date and publish it each week in the Thursday Memo. Please email Deb at office@standrewsinthevalley.org with any updates.
This Week We Pray for
Health and Wholeness for: Dave Appleton, Hettie Buck, Courtney and her baby, Christian, Tiffany, Kyren, Dorothy O'Donnell, Lisa Lemire, Donn Carty, Bob & Sue Huckman, Kenneth LaForge, Jennifer M, David Manley, Robin Martelle, John McGowan, Gabriele Wallace, Carolyn Jarvis, Tamara, Milan McNall, Jerry Williams, Marilyn Cloran, Joan Marshall, Rick, John, Carolyn Boldt,.
For those who are homebound: Joyce Gendron, Marge Hagerup, Elizabeth Pease, Susannah Keith, Alida, Dylan, Brian & Sara Kelley, Bob Wallace, Carl Mamigonian, Elizabeth Wiesner, Judy Grace, Audrey Berry.
For all those who are on the front lines serving communities during these difficult times.
For those who are homebound: Joyce Gendron, Marge Hagerup, Elizabeth Pease, Susannah Keith, Alida, Dylan, Brian & Sara Kelley, Bob Wallace, Carl Mamigonian, Elizabeth Wiesner, Judy Grace, Audrey Berry.
For all those who are on the front lines serving communities during these difficult times.
TIPS FOR AVOIDING THE FLU OR CORONAVIRUS
Wash your hands frequently, especially
Wear a mask when around others in public places.
It’s not too late to get your flu shot. While our primary concern is the spread of COVID-19, this is also a bad flu season. If people have not gotten a flu vaccine, there’s still time before the expected second wave of seasonal flu infections.
Additional information and links may be found at the Episcopal Church of NH website at https://www.nhepiscopal.org/covid19 and on the Episcopal Relief & Development web page, “Faith-Based Response to Epidemics.”
DINNER BELL
No DINNER BELL until further notice.
Thank you Carol for preparing
a wonderful Easter Dinner!
Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!
SAFE CHURCH
If you are up for Safe Church Renewal
you must do your renewal modules on Armatus
then sign up for meetings online.
The next Safe Church Zoom calls are scheduled for
If you have questions, please contact Safe Church Minister, Marty Cloran.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
We cannot meet at this time, but KNIT ON!
If you have any questions, please call Lin Frank at 323-0402.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Whichever
way we turn, O God,
there
is your face
in
the light of the moon and patterns of stars,
in
scarred mountain rifts and ancient groves,
in
mighty seas and creatures of the deep.
Whichever
way we turn, O God,
there
is your face, O God,
there
is your face
in
the light of eyes we love,
in
the salt of tears we have tasted,
in
weathered countenances east and west,
in
the soft skin glow of the child everywhere.
Whichever
way we turn, O God,
there
is your face,
there
is your face among us.
~ John
Philip Newell, Praying with the Earth
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
Food pantry continues to serve the communities needs
New Hours
Alternating Wednesdays
3-7 pm
April 29
April 29
May 13, 27
Any questions call 603-960-4067
FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE
APRIL 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.
2 Ellen Keith
3 Christine Mills
14 Audrey Berry
17 Sara Kelley
24 Dave Adams
26 Todd Horn
28 Peggy Cannon
Anniversaries
8 Christine & Bob Mills
16 Peter & Trudy Thompson
19 Marty & Marilyn Cloran
19 Dave & Pat Adams
PHOTO GALLERY
Donna Jones "I don't have any pets any more but...I have visitors"
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