Kinderhook Reformed Church, Sunday, November 18, 2018
To Know Christ and to Make Him Known
Rev. Rudolph Visser, Pastor
Rev. Perry Jones, Guest Pastor
Executive Director, Capital City Rescue Mission
Welcome visitors! Please fill out a visitors pew card and place
it in the offering plate.
9:00 A.M. CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Following worship, all are invited downstairs for refreshments
and fellowship.
Thanks to todays ushers, Derick LaTorre, Chris Laurie, and Steve
Shpur.
Thanks to todays greeters, Jean & Stacey Hurst. Nursery
facility available downstairs.
Flowers are given today by Barbara and Art Gross and family in
loving memory of
daughter and sister, Lori Gelormino, November 30, 1960 May 4,
2012.
Prelude, Welcome, and Announcements
Drawing Near to God
Call to Worship (Responsive) Inspired by Psalm 145
Lift praises to the name of our God; bless God's name
forever!
How great is our God!
From generation to generation we will sing your praises and
speak of your goodness!
Great is our God and worthy of praise!
God, you are just and kind in all your doings?
Great is our God and worthy of praise!
God, you watch over us in love and hear the desperate cries of
those who call to you!
How great is our God! How great is our God! Bless God's name
forever!
*Hymn of Exhortation #96 Praise Him! Praise Him!
Allowing God to Shape Us
Call to Confession
Dear friends, the Scriptures urge us to humbly confess our sins
and not conceal them, so that we may be forgiven through Gods
mercy, and found worthy to hear his holy Word, to give thanks, and
to offer the praise that is due to him. Let us pray together.
Prayer to Confession (Unison)
Holy God, as we come into your divine holiness, we confess our
many shortcomings. Our hands are not clean and our actions do not
extol you. Our hearts are not pure and our motivations do not show
reverence for you. Our words are not true and our deceitfulness
does not exalt you. Our allegiance is unreliable and our
self-seeking does not honor you. In your mercy, O God, forgive and
renew us. Give us hands that are clean, hearts that are pure,
tongues that are honest, and souls that sincerely praise and
worship you, that our lives may glorify you alone. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon (Responsive)
Thanks be to God, who alone has the power to forgive those who
long for pardon. Hear Gods hopeful word. Sing praise to him, and
rejoice in his redeeming love!
Hallelujah. Amen.
Coming Before Gods Open Word
Childrens Sermon, Blessing, and Invitation to Youth Sunday
School (Unison)
God of all creation who sustains and watches over the lives of
these children, bless each of them with a heart of thanksgiving and
praise for your enduring love, and everlasting faithfulness.
Amen.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Lesson 2 Chronicles 20:1 - 29
Message Praise the Battle Plan for Victory.
Prayer of Blessing
*Song of Praise (Insert) We Bow Down
Silent Prayer for Those Seeking to Acknowledge Christ as Their
Savior:
"Dear Jesus, I confess that I'm a sinner, and not right with
you. I repent and ask forgiveness. I believe that you died on the
cross to take my punishment and to pay the price for my sins. I
believe that you rose from death to give me new life. Wash me clean
from all sin, shame, and guilt, and come into my heart as my Lord
and Savior. In your name I pray. Amen."
Celebrating God, His Care, and His Abundance
Offering/Offertory
*Doxology #809 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
*Offertory Prayer (Unison)
Father God, we come to you with gratitude and thanksgiving. We
continuously praise and glorify your name for all the gifts you
have showered upon us in unconditional love. May the gifts we offer
now be used to bind up the wounds, to ease the pain, and to bring
salvation and hope to those who wait in despair. Amen.
Prayer Requests, Pastoral Prayer, and The Lords Prayer
*Praise Hymn #532 To God Be the Glory
*Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn My Friends May You
Grow in Grace
Postlude
PLEASE NOTE:
FOLLOWING CONSISTORYS DEEPLY PRAYERFUL AND CONSIDERED DECISION
TO DO SO, STARTING TIME FOR KRC SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE WILL BE
CHANGED TO 9:30 AM
BEGINNING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2.
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(Donations for poinsettias to decorate our pulpit area are now
being accepted and are greatly appreciated. Contributions may be
placed in the offering plate clearly marked for this purpose. )
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~ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVINGWORSHIP~
All are invited and encouraged to attend the ecumenical
ThanksgivingEve worship service at 7 pm this coming Wednesday,
November 21,at Hope Chapel, 3429 Route 9, Valatie.
~MUITZESKILL REFORMED CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR DECEMBER 2~
The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be
holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 1, from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at the intersection of
Schodack Landing Road & Muitzeskill Road in Schodack Landing.
The Christmas Bazaar new and gently used Christmas decorations,
cards, gifts, books, and a Luncheon Cafe and Bake Sale. Hope to see
you there!
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~KRC TO SPONSOR AN ANGEL TREE PROGRAM AGAIN THIS YEAR~
HISTORY OF ANGEL TREE
Mary Kay Beard was a safecracker, a bank robber, and one of
America's Most Wanted. Arrested in June of 1972, she quickly
collected 11 federal indictments and 35 charges against her. She
was told she would serve between 75 and 180 years. Instead, she
served just 6, at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. While sitting in
an Alabama jail cell, Mary Kay gave her life to Christ.
During that time, Mary Kay noticed how her fellow prisoners
would collect toothpaste and soap - gifts from local church groups
- and wrap them up as presents for their children at Christmas.
"Most children wouldn't think much of such small gifts, but in
prison there was such joy on their faces!" says Mary Kay. "It
didn't really matter to them what they got; it was from Mama."
After Mary Kay was paroled, Chuck Colson invited her to become
Prison Fellowships first Alabama state director in 1982. One of her
first efforts was coming up with a Christmas project for prisoners.
Mary Kay recalled the toiletries that the incarcerated women gave
their children on Christmas. So she and a crew of volunteers began
creating a program to provide real gifts for prisoners
children.
Their plan was to erect a Christmas tree at Birmingham's
Brookwood Mall, encouraging shoppers to buy presents for specific
children. Then someone suggested writing the children's names on
paper ornaments shaped like angels - creating an "Angel Tree"! Mary
Kay helped cut out 100 paper-angel ornaments and then visited
prisoners to invite them to sign up their children. On the Friday
after Thanksgiving, all 100 angels were taken by shoppers. Mary Kay
made more angels, and that year 556 Alabama children were
served.
The next year Angel Tree expanded to 12 states, and eventually
became a nationwide program. In total, more than 10 million gifts
have been given to children on behalf of their incarcerated
parents.
THIS YEAR AT KRC
Gift needs for KRCs Angel Tree children will soon be displayed
on angel cut-outs on the Christmas tree in the churchs main
entrance. Each angel will contain very specific age, size, and
gift-request information for a particular child to assist donors as
they gift-shop. Please consider taking an angel from the tree. Your
generosity will bring Christmas joy to those Christ blessed and of
whom he said, The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
Volunteers will also be needed to participate in the delivery of
the gifts to local Angel Tree families. Anyone volunteering to
deliver gifts will be partnered with another volunteer, and will
receive an orientation to the family before the delivery visit.
Please Maureen Mooney (518-210-6079) if you would be willing to
participate in the gift-delivery ministry.
~CANDLELIGHT NIGHT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14~
KRC will, once again, sponsor its annual Candlelight Night Open
House 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Friday,December 14, in conjunction with
Kinderhook Villages Candlelight Walk celebration. KRCs Open House
will feature tours of our beautiful sanctuary decorated with
lighted garlands, candles, poinsettias, the lovely Chrismon tree,
and the nearly-life-size Fontanini Nativity, together with
Christmas music, cookie decorating, refreshments, and community
fellowship in the Fellowship Room. In the true spirit of
candlelight, this year we are hoping to include a Yule log, as well
as a menorah, in our Fellowship Room. If you have either a Yule log
or a menorah, or know of one that may be borrowed for this
occasion, please contact Joy Bertram or Deborah Spaulding.
A sign-up sheet for baked goods and finger foods will be placed
on the back table after Thanksgiving. Thank you!"
~IMPORTANT INVITATION FROM STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY~
Members of Consistory and many other members of the KRC family
recently enjoyed fellowship and collective sharing of ideas to help
craft a responsible budget for 2019. Our current financial deficit
was a prime topic of discussion. Going forward into 2019, we are
looking at ways to cut the budget where possible. Overall, we are
trying to cut the budget by $25,000. We have already identified a
savings of roughly $6,000 in healthcare costs, and are researching
and exploring many other options to achieve savings. These
decisions, though very difficult, are necessary, and we would ask
for everyones continued prayer as this work moves ahead. Also, we
invite your participation at the next meeting at 6:30 pm Tuesday,
November 27. Your input is highly valued, and we encourage you to
please consider attending.We are allowing God to guide us, and
again ask for your prayers.
STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY UPDATE
Praise God, our offering last Sunday was $3,056, only $144 short
of the $3,200 needed weekly to cover KRCs daily operating
expenses.
Stewardship Ministry reminds everyone to prayerfully consider
how they might adjust their giving so we can avoid falling further
behind and having to tap into our very limited reserves to meet
budgetary obligations.
Inspired by the abundance with which the Lord has blessed
us,
let us continue, as his faithful stewards, to be ever mindful of
the need
to maintain a weekly offering sufficient to cover our
commitments.
ENVELOPE SYSTEM AVAILABLE FOR PRESENTING 2019 WEEKLY
CONTRIBUTIONSFor those currently participating in the envelope
system to present offerings to the church, new envelope sets will
be available next Sunday for pick-up at the small table in the back
of the sanctuary and ready for use beginning Sunday, January 6. If
you are not currently using the weekly envelope system to present
contributions to the church, but would like to do so in 2019,
please complete one of the small green request forms on the back
table and drop it into the offering plate.
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR
those who do not know Christ or who are struggling in their
faith journey. Pray also that God will provide opportunities for us
to witness for Jesus, and give us the courage and winsome words
needed to make the most of these opportunities.
Pastor Rudy, as he fulfills his ministerial duties.
KRC ministries, programs & projects, and those planning
& administering them as they seek new directions and Gods
wisdom and blessing in moving our church toward a greater and more
effective impact on our surrounding communities: KRCs Consistory,
especially as they prepare the slate of nominations for the
2019-2020 Consitory: Jane Deane, Noreen Dick, Jean Hacker, Merrill
Johnson, Susan Patterson, Beth Anne Rippel, and Deborah Spaulding,
Dawn Van Buren, and Pastor Rudy; KRCs administrative ministries;
KRCs Youth Group; Sunday School; KRCs small group ministries and
Bible studies; Community Prayer Group; 1st Friday Free Community
Dinner; Community Conversations; Parents Night Out; and other
outreach programs.
our state, national, and world leaders, especially President
Donald Trump and all of the government officials now in office,
that God will grant them the leadership skills and wisdom needed to
govern effectively.
our military men & women, their families, and friends, that
they may know Gods presence, protection, and peace.
victims world-wide suffering natural and other hardships and
tragedies especially those who have lost or are missing loved ones
and homes in the ongoing California forest fires; those suffering
economic instability; poverty, hunger, & poor health; political
oppression, unrest, war, displacement, gun violence, and
terrorism.
families and friends grieving the loss of loved ones.
those who, even after many years, still hurt from the loss of
loved ones.
reassurance, peace, and dignity for those nearing the close of
this life.
Dave Ennis, now at home following a craniotomy to remove a brain
tumor, which early biopsies confirmed is a malignant glioblastoma.
There is treatment but no cure for this type of cancer, and
additional evaluations are being done to provide a prognosis. Pray
that Dave and his family will experience Gods presence and
assurance at this distressing time.
Angie Hickman, recuperating well at home from a quadruple
bypass.
Kevin Nooney, husband of Connie Nooney, dealing with a number of
health issues.
those awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery,
injury, or illness; or chronically ill: Cliff Laraway; Carly
Rippel; Gail, Sarah Schubert's sister-in-law; Mike Mescia; Ed
Arnold; Jean Skipper; Tom Catchpole, nephew of Kay and Floyd Haber;
John Bowen; Stacey Baker; Wayne Van Allen; Elize Vissers mother;
Alan Smith; Jane Stutzman; George Graham; Fred Borrelli, Merrill
Johnson.
residence-bound KRC family, George Clowe, and those caring for
the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill, especially: the Bakers,
caring for Nancys mother, Vickie Metzger, 98; Nancy Stewart, caring
for her ailing father, now in his 90s.
those battling or recovering from cancer or in hospice care:
12-year-old Issy Kwei; Ben Kissel; Carol, future daughter-in-law of
Erika & Merrill Johnson; Judy Alvarez; Charles Roppolo; Terri;
Don Morse; Jill; J.B.; Ronny; Carol Nel; Jeff Peter; Mark; Ann;
Steve.
those traveling during the holiday season.
those facing challenges, stressful circumstances, and difficult
decisions: a young person with close ties to our church family who
is experiencing serious depression and having difficulty finding
purposeful, rewarding direction for moving ahead in life.
Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all
individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose
names are in bold type. Please forward this information, as well as
new praise/prayer requests, to or call 859-4158.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES
Dave and Char Alexander, RCA missionaries, Taiwan;
Alight Pregnancy Center, Hudson
Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany
Compassion International, KRC-Sponsored Child, Evelin Chuquinia,
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Alex and Fran Knauss, Trans-World Radio
Maureen Menard, Youth with a Mission
The Silvas, RCA missionaries, Hungary
Brian and Bea Post, Wycliffe Bible Translators
Seth and Melissa Rogati, missionaries, Young Life Ministry, St.
Thomas
Betty Ann Stedwell, Christar International Mission
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE THANK-YOU NOTES ON THE
MISSIONS BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FELLOWSHIP ROOM FROM SOME OF OUR
MISSIONARIES.
REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR
Pastor Rudy Visser, our Spirit-filled minister and leader of
vision, and for the Christ-centered messages God gives to Pastor
each and every Sunday for the spiritual nourishment and growth of
our church family.
the inspirational ministries of our guest preachers, Perry
Jones, Tom McCrossan, John Bowen, Derek DeJager, and others who
lead KRC worship from time to time.
for the happy news that Kim Lyle gave birth to a healthy baby,
and that she and baby were able to be with us in worship this past
Sunday.
those men and women who have served or are now serving our
country, and those who have sacrificed their wellbeing and lives
for the peace & liberty we enjoy.
the encouraging report that Carly Rippels recent tests returned
negative, that she has had no further seizures, and that she is
actively pursuing her college and career goals.
all those of KRC's family and friends who volunteer their time,
talent, and energy so generously and so selflessly to the various
ministries and programs of our church, and who often do this
quietly behind-the-scenes with little notice or recognition.
Fred Hickman (3rd), Ted Call (11th), Joy Bertram (14th), Claudia
March (22nd)
EMAIL, WEBSITE, AND FAX INFORMATION
Email Address [email protected]
Website Address kinderhookreformedchurch.com
Rev. Rudy is available at his church office
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
Please call ahead for an appointment.
Evenings are set aside for meetings, visitations, and
counseling.
For immediate assistance at any time, call 518-859-4158.
Church Phone 518-758-6401 Church Fax 1-518-758-6402
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KRC 2018 CONSISTORY
Pastor Rev. Rudy Visser,President of Consistory
Deacons
Noreen Dick18 Church Family. . . . . . . . 518-758-6640
Susan Patterson 19 Property. . . . . . . . . . 518-755-4909
[email protected]
Beth Anne Rippel 18 Stewardship. . . . . . 518-392-5044
[email protected]
Deborah Spaulding 19 Outreach. . . . . . . 518-758-7316
[email protected]
Elders
Jane Deane19 Christian Ed., Cemetery. . 518-758-7051
[email protected]
Jean Hacker 19 Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518-758-9412
[email protected]
Merrill Johnson 18 Worship. . . . . . . . . . . 518-828-6726
[email protected]
Dawn Van Buren 18 Consistory Vice-President, Cemetery, Pastoral
Relations,
Personnel. . . . . . . . . 518-758-7564
[email protected]
Clerk of Consistory
Patti Varga 518-755-3054 [email protected]
KRC TREASURER
Derick LaTorre 518-376-1882 [email protected]
KRC STAFF
KRC Office Manager KRC Office Assistant
Paul Clause 518-859-4158 Courtney Wood 518-852-7172
KRC Sexton KRC Cemetery Supervisor
Steven Green 518-505-4918 Greg Clause 518-369-8472
MANY THANKS TO THE KRC FAMILY FOR SUPPORTING
THE VALATIE FOOD PANTRY
Non-perishable foods always popular at the Pantry are evaporated
milk; coffee; sugar; boxed cereals; pancake mix; syrup; jelly;
canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; spaghetti/spaghetti sauce;
mac & cheese; dinner helpers; apple sauce; juice; cake and
brownie mixes. Donations may be placed in the collection containers
available in the entryways of the church. Although we have
collected empty egg cartons in the past, the Pantry is no longer in
need of them.
Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all
individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose
names are in bold type. Please forward this information, as well as
new praise/prayer requests, to or call 859-4158.
Prayer of Blessing
Silent Prayer for Those Seeking to Acknowledge Christ as Their
Savior:
"Dear Jesus, I confess that I'm a sinner, and not right with
you. I repent and ask forgiveness. I believe that you died on the
cross to take my punishment and to pay the price for my sins. I
believe that you rose from death to give me new life. Wash me clean
from all sin, shame, and guilt, and come into my heart as my Lord
and Savior. In your name I pray. Amen."
*Blessing, Benediction, and Response Hymn By the Gift of Gods
Grace
By the gift of Gods grace may your burdens be light and your
heart with his love be aglow. May your spirit be glad, may your
soul be at rest,
and may Christ grant you peace as you go. Amen.
*Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn My Friends May You
Grow in Grace
My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Savior.
My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus
Christ.
To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, amen.
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