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Summer Worship Worship is at 10 a.m. on Sunday all year long, and Vespers is at 5 p.m. That doesn’t change. In the summer though, we take a break from many of our weekly activities and rehearsals.
Preaching Schedule July 5 – Bill Levering July 12 – Bill Levering July 19 – Stacey Midge July 26 – Bill Levering August 2 – Stacey Midge August 9 – Stacey Midge August 16 – Bill Levering August 23 – Daniel Carlson August 30 – Stacey Midge
Vespers July 5 – Phipps, Toigo, D’Andrea July 12 – Fosser & Kidwell-Fernandes July 19 – Delaneys & D’Andrea July 26 – Lawson August 2 – Phipps, Toigo, D’Andrea August 9 – Classical August 16 – Delaneys & D’Andrea August 23 – Cliudan August 30 – Folk
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Thelast meetiHall from 6interested in learning how to progressively go carbon neutral to join us. For more information, contact Wales Brown at [email protected]
Summer Reading
For most of worship, a lively group of individuals can be found in the Poling Conference Room examining contemporary issues and reading Scripture in the hopes of making sense of the morning’s topic. This is Sunday Morning Bible Study. During tourselves, “Is war ever just?”, “Was Cain evil?” and “Is it ever right for parents to withhold cancer treatments from their child?” We discussed Reverend Lowery’s benediction at President Obama’s inauguration and whether freedom mealike Michael Phelps or having eight children like the mother in California. Sunday Morning Bible Study, however, is now on vacation. While we will not meet again formally until September, we will continue to read the Bible. As during the what is currently happening in our world. We encourage you to read the following passages as you engage in your summertime activities. Grow in grace and join us when we resume in
First Things A Newsletter of the First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint The FRC Greening Team will hold its last meeting on July 21 in Assembly Hall from 6-8 p.m. We invite anyone interested in learning how to progressively go carbon neutral to join us. For more information, contact Wales Brown at 382-1249 or email at [email protected].
Summer Reading
For most of the year, after Sunday worship, a lively group of individuals can be found in the Poling Conference Room examining contemporary issues and reading Scripture in the hopes of making sense of the morning’s topic. This is Sunday Morning Bible Study. During the past year, we asked ourselves, “Is war ever just?”, “Was Cain evil?” and “Is it ever right for parents to withhold cancer treatments from their child?” We discussed Reverend Lowery’s benediction at President Obama’s inauguration and whether freedom meant smoking pot like Michael Phelps or having eight children like the mother in California. Sunday Morning Bible Study, however, is now on vacation. While we will not meet again formally until September, we will continue to read the Bible. As during the year, the focus will be on what is currently happening in our world. We encourage you to read the following passages as you engage in your summertime activities. Grow in grace and join us when we resume in
the fall. See you in September! Gardening Jeremiah 29:1 Matthew 13:24Going Boating Luke 8:22Traveling Romans 15:23Working Out 1 Corinthians 9:19Attending a Family Reunion Luke 15:11Fishing Mark 1:14Taking a Walk with Your Honey Song of Solomon 2:10Building a Habitat House Nehemiah 8:13Going to the Fair Deuteronomy 16:13Picking Fruit Matthew 7:15Dancing 2 Samuel 6:14Camping Genesis 12:1
Address Changes Martha WallenderKingsway Arms #113B393 Kings RoadSchenectady, NY 12304 Dick & Ruthellen Phillips133 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302
First Things A Newsletter of the First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York
the fall. See you in September! Christine Daniels
Gardening Jeremiah 29:1-14; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Going Boating Luke 8:22-25
Romans 15:23-29
Working Out 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Attending a Family Reunion Luke 15:11-32; Isaiah 60:1-9
Mark 1:14-20 Walk with Your Honey
Song of Solomon 2:10-15 Building a Habitat House
Nehemiah 8:13-18; Luke 14:25-33 Going to the Fair
Deuteronomy 16:13-15 Picking Fruit
Matthew 7:15-20
2 Samuel 6:14-19
Genesis 12:1-9
Address Changes
Wallender Kingsway Arms #113B 393 Kings Road Schenectady, NY 12304
Dick & Ruthellen Phillips 133 Saratoga Road, Bldg. U5 Glenville, NY 12302
July/August, 2009
Junior High Youth Activity On August 4, the Junior High Youth Group will be participating in a mission project through Bethesda House. We will be shopping for school supplies and then packing them into backpacks for local kids in need. We will meet at church at 9 a.m.; go to Bethesda House and leave at from there at 9:30 a.m. to shop for supplies. We will then return to Bethesda House eat lunch, and be done packing backpacks by 2:00 p.m. Please let Stacey know if you can come - and feel free to invite friends!
Summer Lunch We are scheduled to serve Summer Lunch from August 17-21 at the SICM office site on Albany St. We will need 4-6 volunteers each day to help provide healthy meals to kids in need in our community. If you are available to volunteer, please contact Stacey.
Camp Fowler It is not too late to register for Camp Fowler! To check for openings and sign up, visit their website at www.campfowler.org.
Adult volunteers are still needed as cabin counselors for several of the camp weeks this summer. If you can give of a week of your time to provide a great camp experience for kids, please ccoordinator, Dan Bailey(who you may recognize as a member of FRC [email protected]. Stacey will be at Camp Fowler as chaplain for Week 30, which runs from July 12
Midnight Run This fall, we will be taking a group of youth and adults to participate in a program called Midnight Run. We will spend the night navigating the streets of New York City and distributing food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items age 14 or over is welcome to participate, but we can take a limit of 16 people. The dates will not be scheduled until August, but please contact Stacey to express interest so we can try to get a date that works. We will negoods we distribute, so we will begin collecting items NOW! We will need the following items:-toothpaste, shampoo, washclothrazors, shaving cream, deodorant, lip balm, moisturizer, feminine products.-pants, tube socks, underpants, sweatshirts and long(dark colors preferred), tshoes (sneakers or work boots preferred), belts, backpacks.- Donations can be left in Stacey's office for now. As the date approaches, we
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Adult volunteers are still needed as cabin counselors for several of the camp weeks this summer. If you can give of a week of your time to provide a great camp experience for kids, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Dan Bailey-Yavonditte (who you may recognize as a member of FRC and seminarian under care!) at [email protected], or talk to Stacey. Stacey will be at Camp Fowler as chaplain for Week 30, which runs from July 12-18.
Midnight Run This fall, we will be taking a group of youth and adults to participate in a program called Midnight Run. We will spend the night navigating the streets of New York City and distributing food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items to the homeless poor. Anyone age 14 or over is welcome to participate, but we can take a limit of 16 people. The dates will not be scheduled until August, but please contact Stacey to express interest so we can try to get a date that works. We will need to bring many of the goods we distribute, so we will begin collecting items NOW! We will need the following items: - Toiletries: soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, washcloths, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, lip balm, moisturizer, feminine hygiene products. - Clothing (mostly men's): durable pants, tube socks, underpants, sweatshirts and long-sleeved shirts (dark colors preferred), t-shirts, hats, shoes (sneakers or work boots preferred), belts, backpacks. - Blankets Donations can be left in Stacey's office for now. As the date approaches, we
will also be looking for volunteers to donate and prepare the meals we will distribute, so stay tuned for more details.
Vacation Bi
Games, Crafts, Snacks,
Invite your friends & neighbors!Please call the Church Office
(377
bottom-line) so we can restock. The 30% off prices are good. The subject matter is diverse: biological, historical, motivational,you like spooky stories, try Things by former church member, Joe Lang. We’re also selling watercolor by church memberEttkin. Come look. You’ll recognize the scene, which provides a lovely memory for
will also be looking for volunteers to donate and prepare the meals we will distribute, so stay tuned for more
Sail away with us as we go exploring!
Vacation Bible School August 3 -7
3:00 – 5:00 pm Ages 5 – 95
Games, Crafts, Snacks,
Songs and Skits!
Invite your friends & neighbors! Please call the Church Office
(377-2201) to register.
Faith Bookshop Buy books! We need to make room on our tables and shelves (and improve our
line) so we can restock. The 30% off prices are good. The subject matter is diverse: biological, historical, motivational, religious, and more. If you like spooky stories, try Those
by former church member, Joe
We’re also selling prints of a watercolor by church member Lisa
Come look. You’ll recognize the scene, which provides a lovely memory for folks who love our church.
Habitat for Humanity Take a drive by to check out Habitat for Humanity’s progress with homes being built on Gerling Street and Schenectady Street. Locations can be found on the local Habitat’s website: www. hfhscny.org Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be having a Special Summer Sale beginning Thursday July 17th through Saturday July 19th. Anyone interested in great deals on new and used household items, furniture, appliances, building material, etc. will want to visit the store, especially during this event. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is in need of summer volunteers. Many of the regularly scheduled volunteers travel during the summer months and more volunteers are needed. Consider if you might enjoy working a four-hour shift at the ReStore, whether once a week or even once a month. Habitat would appreciate your service. The store is open from 10 – 5 Thursday and Friday, 10 – 2 on Saturday. There is also a need for someone to assist with truck runs on Wednesday afternoons from 1PM to approx. 5PM or Saturday mornings from 8:30AM to approx. noon. Assisting with truck runs require more “heavy lifting” than working at the store but is always an adventure. You may also find a friend to ride “shotgun” and put together your own crew. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Randy Sparrow or call Habitat directly at 395-3412.
Third Way Art Hudak is looking for some FRC folks who might like to volunteer as a “Downtown Ambassador” at Proctors for the upcoming run of “Rent.” This should be a great Broadway show. Volunteers work from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. with me outside Proctors. We welcome folks, help them find places
to eat, and then direct them from parking areas to Proctors. Here is the bonus: at 8:00 p.m. you get to sit down and enjoy the show. “Rent” is in during the final week of July. Email Art at inte
Missioner Garden Project Every Thursday from July 16th thru August 20th, Art Hudak will be in Liberty Park (State Street near the SCCC and YMCA) from 6:30sharing produce grown in the major garden in West Charlton.our community can get a “Fair Share” of vegetables grown. There will also be time for community folks to listen to music, play some board games (chess, checkers, etc.), and share conversation. Art would love to have some FRC folks join him. after church on Sunday, or call him at [email protected]. Also, each Sunday there will be produce folksnext year’s “seed money” for plants.
Damien Things are moving quickly at the Schenectady Damien Center! We are in the process of purchasing a building that will become our new and permanent home. While the anticipated moveSeptember, we will have lots of volunteer o
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to eat, and then direct them from parking areas to Proctors. Here is the bonus: at 8:00 p.m. you get to sit down and enjoy the show. “Rent” is in during the final week of July. Email Art at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out.
Missioner Garden Project Every Thursday from July 16th thru August 20th, Art Hudak will be in Liberty Park (State Street near the SCCC and YMCA) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. sharing produce grown in the major garden in West Charlton. Folks from our community can get a “Fair Share” of vegetables grown. There will also be time for community folks to listen to music, play some board games (chess, checkers, etc.), and share conversation. Art would love to have some FRC folks join him. Talk to Art after church on Sunday, or call him at 424-9526, or email him at [email protected]. Also, each Sunday there will be produce grown in our gardens for FRC folks. Any donations made will go for next year’s “seed money” for plants.
Damien Center News Things are moving quickly at the Schenectady Damien Center! We are in the process of purchasing a building that will become our new and permanent home. While the anticipated move-in date is set for September, we will have lots of volunteer opportunities in readying the
house at 615 Nott St. for occupancy in the coming months. We are also hiring a new fullperson. Thanks to economic stimulus money, the Damien Center is interviewing candidates for a fullAmericorps intern who charge of planning and preparing meals for our guests. This will allow other staff members (Dan) time for more outreach and prevention work in the community. In addition, our summer schedule is very full and includes trips to the Bronx Zoo, the Aquaducks in Albany, a Native American Pow Wow, and picnics in several area parks. If you would like to volunteer, we always need help preparing evening meals on Mondays and Thursdays as well as drivers on our various excursions. Contact Dan374-0848.
Food for
Wow, our gardens have received enough rain during the early part of summer. The rivers are high and the lakes are full. In summer I love to kyak and swim. There is nothing like it!Here is some food for you are out on the lake this summer. I heard this read while on retreat at the Weston Priory….. “The highest good is like water.Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive.It flows in places people reject anis like the supple spirit.In dwelling, be close to the land.In meditation, go deep in the heart.In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true.In ruling, be just.In business, be competent.In action, watch the timing.No fight: No blame.
house at 615 Nott St. for occupancy in the coming months.
We are also hiring a new full-time staff person. Thanks to economic stimulus money, the Damien Center is interviewing candidates for a full-time Americorps intern who will be in charge of planning and preparing meals for our guests. This will allow other staff members (Dan) time for more outreach and prevention work in the community.
In addition, our summer schedule is and includes trips to the Bronx
the Aquaducks in Albany, a Native American Pow Wow, and picnics in several area parks. If you would like to volunteer, we always need help preparing evening meals on Mondays and Thursdays as well as drivers on our various excursions. Contact Dan Butterworth for details at
0848.
for Thought
ow, our gardens have received enough rain during the early part of summer. The rivers are high and the lakes are full. In summer I love to kyak and swim. There is nothing like it! Here is some food for thought when you are out on the lake this summer. I heard this read while on retreat at the Weston Priory…..
“The highest good is like water. Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive. It flows in places people reject and so
the supple spirit. In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and
In speech, be true. In ruling, be just. In business, be competent. In action, watch the timing. No fight: No blame.
Art Hudak
“Those Things” Joe Yang moved away from his hometown long ago and was not aware of the fact that the monthly bulletin of his home church has assumed a new name, “First Things”. Well, his first book, Those Things was published in January of 2009. One can’t help but wonder if all great things do rhyme somehow? Joe is a son of Walter and Alison Yang; he had attended our church since fifth grade, was confirmed at the First Reformed Church, and had been benefited by the youth group ministry under the leadership of Kent Bushman. Joe graduated from Niskayuna HS with honors and went on to Ithaca College. Joe also received a Master’s from NYU. Please check out his website at www.joe-yang.com. You will find out more about Joe’s journey into being a writer. Summer vacation is the best time to read Those Things which is available at the Faith book store at a discount price of $11; the proceed from the first 10 books will be donated to the church youth group fund.
Picture Directory Many thanks to all who helped with the picture directory project. Most folks have received their orders, and we eagerly await the arrival of the printed books this fall.
Dirck Romeyn Lounge Be sure to stop and see the work progressinlounge. The many hours of deliberation are paying off in a gorgeous room.
Sign Up for Committees Now Committee chairhelp for the coming year in doing the business of the church. In our congregation most and activity is done through committees. If you are interested in joining a committee, please sign up or call the church office and tell them you are interested. Committees usually meet on the second Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
A St At 10 a.m. everSeptember 10out all those unfinished (crewel, crossstart a new project and stitch them to completion with others who like to stitch. Anyone wanor sew on buttons is welcome to join our group. Get your projects done in good company. For more info call Joan Lindsay, 399
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Dirck Romeyn Lounge Be sure to stop and see the work progressing on the Dirck Romeyn lounge. The many hours of deliberation are paying off in a gorgeous room.
Sign Up for Committees Now Committee chair-people are looking for help for the coming year in doing the business of the church. In our congregation most of the deliberation and activity is done through committees. If you are interested in joining a committee, please sign up or call the church office and tell them you are interested. Committees usually meet on the second Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
A Stitch in Time… At 10 a.m. every Thursday starting September 10th in Assembly Hall, dig out all those unfinished projects (crewel, cross-stitch, needle-point) or start a new project and stitch them to completion with others who like to stitch. Anyone wanting to darn socks or sew on buttons is welcome to join our group. Get your projects done in good company. For more info call Joan Lindsay, 399-3153.
Website Visit our website to find copies of newsletters and bulletins and to find charts of responsibilities.
William (Bill) Dotter
Keeping FRC gardens beautiful.
ebsite First Things
Visit our website to find copies of newsletters and bulletins and to find charts of responsibilities.
Entered into Eternal Rest
Jean Hay
June 5, 2009
William (Bill) Dotter June 9, 2009
Keeping FRC gardens beautiful.
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Spiritual Check-Up by Bill Levering
In a sermon recently, I suggested that we all consider a check-up for our spiritual health as important as our physical health. There are dozens of approaches to this kind of assessment. Here is mine: Patient History Before any check-up begins, we usually sit in the waiting room filling out a form informing the physician of our family health history. Our psychological/emotional/spiritual history is important in considering our current condition. We know that there is a deep imprinting of certain patterns of response and that many conditions are genetically inherited. We like to imagine ourselves as fiercely independent, but the facts of the matter are that we are dramatically affected by the who’s and how’s of our upbringing. Just like the waiting room clipboard list, there are a number of things about your family of origin to consider when you are reviewing your spiritual health and possible prescriptions. We are influenced by our parents and things that have happened to us, but our lives are not static. We heal and recover from problems and situations, but knowing that the scars are there is important for future health. We believe in a God of redemption and resurrecting power, and a God who seeks to know us completely.
Mother Father Self
addiction alcoholism anger management
anxiety or nervousness
crime depression eating disorder economic stress
employment problem
extreme mood swings
hallucinations impulsive behavior
marriage dysfunction
mental illness neglect oppressive secret
physical abuse poor physical health
reproductive problem
sexual problem
suicide traumatic experience
violence Check-Up: Vision Do you plan for your future other than comfort? Are you optimistic? How does God figure in your next phase of life? Who will be with you in ten years? Temperature Are you hot headed? Do you express feelings enough? When was the last time you got really excited?
Heart Beat Do you have a murmur? What emotional leaks drain energy from your heart? Are you free from clogging anger or guilt? Weight What will be said at your funeral? Do people have trouble taking you seriously? Are you committed to something? Height Have you grown in your life? Are problems the same? Are you all grown up? What bad habits have stunted your growth? Blood Pressure What are the bad stress points in your life? How many different ways do you cope with stress? What stress is good for you? Blood Work What kind of poisons are in your life? Is something out of balance or anemic? Are you too sweet? Reflexes How often do you put off important things? Do you react without thinking things through? How predictable are you? Hearing When was the last time you learned something new? From whom can you accept criticism? Do you stay tuned to what is happening in the world? Notice that this check-up is all about you and that there is an equally interesting look at how our behaviors affect others. Let me know if you would like to talk about anything these questions bring up.
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William Dotter Brenda Spencer John Chequer Dave Schweizer Stacey Shultes Erica Kuntz Nancy Hershey Kirby Vosburgh Linda Richards David Mitsche Nathaniel Foote Ashley Kerwin Madison Hewitt
August Birthdays
Dolph Ebeling Timothy Gallagher Nancy Wainwright Susan Neikirk Barbara Piper Sarah Bachorik Jessica Daniels Shannon Shultes Philip Yourno Tom Lindsay Elsie Emery Tom Lighthall Amanda Bogatka Art Casey
ila Grande Thomas Merten Dick Phillips Brianna Bogatka Angela Case Nora Molino Cathy Lewis Ruthellen Phillips Brendan Hamm John Neikirk Olivia Cox Burton Dearing Erin Falconer Matthew Kimmey Janet Lawrence Thomas Raimo Mark Wemple Christopher Erickson Susan Zeltmann James Mc Cullough Rebecca Draffen-Grande Andrew Assini Eric Langdon Gary Nelson Margaret Schadler
July and August 2009
Calendar
Every Sunday
Back Rx, 9 am Worship, 10 am Coffee Hour, 11 am Vespers, 5 pm
Weekly
Monday: Men’s News Group, 9 am Tuesday: Morning Prayer, 10 am
3 10 21
3 4 5 6 7 20
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July and August 2009
July Events
3 – Office Closed 10 – Staff Picnic, 2 pm 21 – Greening Team, 6 pm
August Events
3 – Vacation Bible School, 3 pm 4 – Vacation Bible School, 3 pm 5 – Vacation Bible School, 3 pm 6 – Vacation Bible School, 3 pm 7 – Vacation Bible School, 3 pm
20 – Staff Meeting/Lunch, 12 pm
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