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PRAYER LIST – Week of May 5, 2013

FOR THE CHURCH

Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop,

A. Robert Hirschfeld, Bishop, The Diocese of New Hampshire

The Anglican Communion, Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

The Anglican Diocese of Harare, Zimbabwe

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, York, England, Martin Wharton, Bishop;

            Francis White, Assistant Bishop

Meredith Center Free Will Baptist  Church, Robert Lemieux, Pastor

 

THANKSGIVINGS

For the Resurrection of Jesus

For the ministry of New Beginnings

For the ministry of our Sunday School Helpers

 

FEAST DAYS this week

  7 – Harriet Starr Cannon, Religious, 1896

  8 – Dame Julian of Norwich, c. 1417

  9 – Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, 389

10 – Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, Prophetic Witness, 1760

 

REST IN PEACE for those who have died

Stephen Davis

Donald Gammon  

For those who are SICK or in need of prayer

Sara Jones                   Rondi Stevenson                       Ken Child

Norma Johnson               John & Beth                          Joe LaFrance

Bill                                    Heather                               Cindy Gartland

Jeff                                   Bethany                               Jackie Kiesel

Charlie Chatterton               Elfie                                  Sue Schmidt

Bob Stephens                       Beth                                  Kitty Lou

John McCauley            Jan Noland                             Desiree

Joanne Harrington         Bill Exner                              Carol Haskell

 

All affected by disasters throughout the world, especially those affected by the Boston Marathon violence; those in our military recovering from injury; Emmanuel and Eric Garcia, Jeremy Hough, Michael Roy, and all of those serving in the military overseas;

all who strive for peace.

 

 

 

 

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 5, 2013

 

Lessons for today – Acts 16: 9-15; Psalm 67

 (BCP pg. 675); Revelation 21: 10, 22-22:5; John 5:1-9

 

 

Hymns for Today

400 – Opening: All creatures of our God and King

193 – Gloria: That Easter day with joy was bright

188 – Gospel: Love’s redeeming work is done

705 - Offertory: As those of old their first fruits brought

405 – Closing: All things bright and beautiful

 

Assisting with Liturgy

 

Greeters:  Sue Spicuzza, Fran Secord
Acolyte:  Connie Snook, Carla Horne
Usher:  Bob Watkinson

Lector:  John Thayer

Intercessors:  Rondi Stevenson, Ron Kiesel

Chalice Bearers:  Frank Greene, Bill Atkinson

Oblation Bearers:  Sue Spicuzza, Fran Secord

Counter:  Jane Flynn

Nursery:  Leslie Lavallee

Youth Education: Betsy and Will Thayer

Building Close: Jane Flynn

Coffee hour: Lisa and André Garcia

Altar Guild:  Helen Watkinson

Flowers:  Ursula Allen

 

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God

 

Lessons next Sunday – Acts 16: 16-34; Psalm 97

 (BCP pg. 726); Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21;

 John 17:20-26

 
CALENDAR

TODAY          9:30     Holy Eucharist/Sunday School

                        11:00   Choir rehearsal

6, Mon            3:00     Bylaws Committee

7, Tue              9:00     Lectionary study

                        1:30     Vision and Planning Team

                        7:00     Convocation – St. Mark’s, Ashland

                        7:30     Lakes Region Camera Club

8, Wed            3:00     Prayer Group

5:00     Wednesday School

                        6:00     Potluck Supper

                        7:00     Holy Eucharist/Unction – Ascension Eve

9, Thu              11:00   Golden View Holy Eucharist – Ascension Day

                        6:15     EfM

10, Fri             7:30     Narcotics Anonymous

12, Sun            8:45     Choir rehearsal          

9:30     Holy Eucharist/Choir sings

            Easter VII, UTO Ingathering

13, Mon          2:00     Meredith Bay Colony Club Holy Eucharist

                        3:30     Stewardship Ministry

14, Tue            9:00     Lectionary study

                        10-12   Robin’s office hours

                        3:30     Support Team

6:15     EfM

15, Wed          5:00     Wednesday School

                        6:00     Potluck Supper

                        7:00     Holy Eucharist/Unction

17, Fri             Yard Sale set-up

7:30     Narcotics Anonymous

18, Sat             Yard Sale

19, Sun            9:30     Holy Eucharist/SS

                        Pentecost

20, Mon          5:30     Vestry

21, Tue            9:00     Lectionary study

                        10-12   Robin’s office hours

                        6:15     EfM

                        7:30     Lakes Region Camera Club

22, Wed          3 p.m.  World Café for attendees of Stewardship Institute

5:00     Wednesday activities – see above

                        7:00     Holy Eucharist/Unction

 

Announcements

 

This Week – On Tuesday, Lectionary Study will meet at 9:00 a.m., The Vision and Planning Team will meet at 1:30 p.m., the Lakes Region Convocation will meet at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s, Ashland, and the Lakes Region Camera Club will meet at Trinity at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, our Prayer Group will meet at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday School Education program convenes at 5 p.m., followed by a Pot Luck supper at 6 p.m. and celebration of Holy Eucharist with Unction at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at Golden View at 11:00 a.m., and Education for Ministry will meet at 6:15 p.m. On Friday, Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Loons – Have you ever wanted to know more about the loons that grace our lakes? Come on Wednesday May 8 at 5 p.m. as we continue our education program on caring for God’s creation. Tiffany Grade, a Trinity member who works at the Loon Center and has a great deal of knowledge about loons, will be coming to share with us and answer questions. Plan to stay for pot luck supper at 6 and for an informal celebration of the Eucharist at 7 p.m.

Ascension Day  - is always 40 days after Easter (and thus a Thursday).  We will celebrate the feast of the Ascension on Wednesday evening at 7 pm and on Thursday at 11 at Golden View.  Please join in sharing this joyful event.

United Thank Offering – The “little blue boxes” which allow us to give thanks to God by dropping in coins are a way of prayerfully remembering our many blessings. Each year the UTO makes grants for good works around the country and the world. On Sunday, May 12, we will have our annual UTO ingathering. Materials are available in the entry way.

Lectionary Study – Would you like a preview of the readings for Sunday, maybe get quoted in the sermon, and enjoy spending time talking about the Bible with others? Come join the discussion on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. when we read through the lessons for the upcoming week, and take time to ponder, question and delve deeper into Scripture.  We end by 10.

Time & Talent – On Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the gifts of the Spirit, we will invite you to share your gifts by filling out a Time & Talent form. The categories are listed in your most recent newsletter, so you can pray about where God is calling you to use your gifts for the year ahead.

Stewardship in Action – Do you know that some of our Easter flowers will be planted in the Memorial Garden and around the church?