August 21, 2011 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
"As my reward the Almighty has given me the gift of language, and with it will I offer praise to God."
- A Song of Pilgrimage
Ecclesiasticus 51:22
Anne-Marie and Bill Nichols celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary
at the Franconia Inn surrounded by friends and family.
August 7, 2011 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
TR Kurt is serving at the summer chapel St. Matthew's in Sugar Hill. It takes Deacon Paul Higginson, TR Bob Pollard, and preacher Mac Brown to fill in for him. Joel Nyberg was the organist
Sunday, June 26 - TR Kurt is telling more of his wonderful "same-same" stories from his trip to Thailand
Pentecost Sunday - June 12, 2011
" ... and all were made to drink of one Spirit." - 1Corinthians 12:12
Services were followed by a Lupine Festival Picnic at Serry's home in Sugar Hill
May 22, 2011 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life . . . AMEN
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Johnsbury, VT, hosted a world class organist from Wiesbaden, Germany who performed on their 1882 E.G&G Hook and Hastings tracker-action pipe organ with 397 pipes.
Saturday, May 14, 2011 - Memorial Service for Bill Swett
Thursday, May 12 - Music of the Spirit: Muslim Middle East
May 8 - Third Sunday of Easter - MOTHER'S DAY
May 1, 2011 - Second Sunday of Easter
EASTERDAY - April 24, 2010
Jesus Christ is Risen today, Alleluia!
Saturday, April 23 - The Great Easter Vigil
"O God. through your Son you have bestowed upon your people the brightness of your light:
Sanctify this new fire, and grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly desires,
that with pure minds we may attain to the festival of everlasting light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sanctify this new fire, and grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly desires,
that with pure minds we may attain to the festival of everlasting light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Good Friday
Participants:
Rev. Barry Jacobson, pastor Franconia Community Church of Christ
Rev. Thomas G. Loser, pastor Northminster Community Church
Mrs. Dottie Morton, Music Director, First Congregational Church, UCC
Rev. Robert K. Schneider, pastor First United Methodist Church
Rev. David Weddington, pastor First Congregational Church, UCC
The Rev. Kurt Wiesner, rector All Saints' Episcopal Church, Littleton
Rev. Lyn Winter, pastor Lisbon/Landaff Shared Ministry
Combined Choirs of participating churches
Thursday, April 21 - The Liberation Feast and Pot-Luck Dinner
"In praising God we say that all life is sacred. In kindling festive lights, we preserve life's sanctity .
With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony. . . ."
With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony. . . ."
"This is the bread of affliction which the people of Israel ate in the land of Egypt. Let all who are hungry come and eat.
Let all who are in want come and celebrate with us. . . ."
Let all who are in want come and celebrate with us. . . ."
Wednesday, April 20 - Tenebrae - Service of Shadows
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - Palm Sunday
Thursday, April 14 - Lenten Noonday Concert
Joyce Roy and Barbara Serafini
They presented a half-hour concert of Piano, Piano/4 hands, Organ & Piano featuring musical "Greats" such as Rubinstein, J.C. Bach, Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Hayden. Another blessing to us all!
Lenten Noonday Concert - Thursday, April 7
Warren Geissinger delighted all with organ music inspired by hymns
April 3, 2011 - FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Two students from the White Mountain School read the lessons
Alice Oloo
Daniel Hierro
- - - "...for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."
- 1Samuel 16:7
- - - "Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light."
- Ephesians 5: 8
Alice Oloo
Daniel Hierro
- - - "...for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."
- 1Samuel 16:7
- - - "Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light."
- Ephesians 5: 8
Lenten Noonday Concert - Thursday, March 31, 2011
Amy Mitz, Soprano
Anita Bonnevie, Piano
Judy Abbott, flute
A special spirit-filled treat that warmed
our hearts.
March 13, 2011 - First Sunday in Lent - - - ERD Sunday
Five Choirs participated: All Saints' Episcopal, Littleton
Durrell United Methodist, Bethlehem
First Congregation, Littleton
First United Methodist, Littleton
St. Rose of Lima Catholic, Littleton
Plus the Heartsong Singers and the Brass Ensemble
What a joy to come together and praise our Lord in song and music!
March 6, 2011 - Last Sunday after Epiphany
..."Get up and
do not be afraid."
- Matt.17:7
Alice Oloo, a WMS student from Kenya, read the lesson,
Joyce ran the choir through a dress-rehearsal for the Choir Festival,
Nancy sparkled the Coffee Hour with a Mardi Gras "King's Cake"
February 20 - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Our beloved Choir Director has a birthday
A community reception to honor The Rev. Carl Schaller, Jr.
A new Carl Schaller Trail announced by Rebecca Brown on behalf of The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust
February 13, 2011 - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - February 6
A new lightbulb,
Anna's flowers,
and cookies
chased away
the winter's
gloom.
And, of course,
Kurt's stirring
sermon . . .
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - January 30, 2011
The Children's Sermon was about the "Four Greatest Stories Ever Told."
Thursday, January 27 - Dark Night Special by the Higginson's
They spoke about their fascinating experiences and showed their entrancing photos and videos taken while visiting the Meisori School in Kenya.
Thank you for a
very interesting and
enlightening program
along with your
excellent photographs.
January 23 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
January 9, 2011 - Third Sunday after Epiphany
Penelope,
a student at the
White Mountain School,
participates in our
church service.
January 2, 2011 - Second Sunday after Christmas/Epiphany
" . . . I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe."
- Ephesians 1: 17-19
Laurie's granddaughter is Baptized and marked as Christ's own forever.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - 4 p.m.
"The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. . . . "
- John:1:9
December 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
This was a very busy day at All Saints'
Before the 10 a.m. service TR Kurt
held a meeting with the parents of
the Sunday School children
After the 10 a.m. service everyone
enjoyed the Coffee Hour
but couldn't linger too long.
There was an extra Choir rehearsal
The Sunday School was practicing
for the Pageant on Christmas Eve
The very heavy figures for the Creche
were carefully carried out to their
places on the straw in the cold.
The Hanging of the Greens got people
on ladders and the happy teams once
again adorned the windows and ends
of the pews with greenery tied with
bright red bows.
December 12, 2010 - Third Sunday of Advent
The sermon was focused on a "Coffee Hour Question" -
Why is there a pink candle in the Advent Wreath?
During this time of
reflection, repentance and anticipation the candles are given names:
- Hope (royal purple)
- Peace (royal purple)
- Joy (pink)
- Love (royal purple)
December 5 - Second Sunday of Advent
The Giving Tree is fast becoming a Christmas Tree
November 28 - First Sunday of Advent
". . . In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace."
- The Song of Zechariah, Canticle 16
The Senior Giving Tree helps provide gifts for people in need.
The Sunday School made Advent wreaths
(of sorts)
Happy Birthday, Don
The Paper Doll Pledges are still coming in.
November 21 - Last Sunday after Pentecost
A celebration of Time, Talent and Treasure represented by our indicators of Stewardship to All Saints'
November 14, 2010 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson comes for his annual visit and a Baptism
+ + + + +
Mel gives the Ministry Minute talk about why he likes coming to All Saints'
October 31 - Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Preaching to the choir
Connie gives a Ministry Minute talk
The choir sings especially well for Joyce's family and the glory of God
The pledges are coming in . . .
Roxy shows the children the pumpkins in the church windows
October 30, 2010 - A Celebration of the Life of Frank G. Harkelrode
. . . Love doesn't die, people do
So when all that's left of me is love
Give me away.
- Anonymous
October 24 - Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Kevin and Barbara witnessed to the friendly hospitality of All Saints'
The Sunday School went shopping for Christmas gifts for the CHIP program
The first responders for the Stewardship Campaign testified to their commitment by dressing up their paper dolls
The Sunday School went shopping for Christmas gifts for the CHIP program
The first responders for the Stewardship Campaign testified to their commitment by dressing up their paper dolls
October 10, 2010 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday sermon
Eternal God, we thank you for these creatures who live alongside us as companions and friends; for their loyalty, love, and trust which enrich our lives and give us joy. Teach us the value of kindness, the power of mercy, the strength of gentleness; and create in us a new spirit of humility in the face of all your creatures within whose covenant they live and die. We ask these prayers through Jesus Christ, whose new covenant of love gives life to us all. AMEN
