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* Please feel free to stand or be seated during the singing
** Junior Church is for children in grades pre-K - 4th grade in the Education wing. Age appropriate lessons, activities & snacks are provided.
(Children are dismissed for Jr. Church )
• Requests for a recording of today's service may be made imme-diately following the service at the media booth. The recordings can be picked up one week from the date of request at the booth.
• Podcasts of recent sermons are available on our website!
Together
March 24, 2013
Worship
Welcome & Ministry Opportunities (Nate Caldwell)
Hymn of Preparation
Benediction
Prelude
Postlude
Offering/Offertory (Combined Choirs)
Call to Worship
Morning Prayer (Ken Sloan)
Message (Pastor Cliff)
Scripture Reading (Liz Brzozwski)
Songs of Praise & Worship
Closing Hymn
Hymn of Praise
Opening Prayer
We invite your infants and toddlers to our nurseries where there is a
competent staff waiting to care for them during the service.
This Week (3/24):
• Crib: Michele Kraines • Crib: 10:30 - Rachel King, Betsy Gideon, Alise Dowling • Toddlers: 10:30 - Kim Switts, Jason Perregaux
Next Week (3 /31): • No Sunday School • Crib and Toddlers: 10:30 - Sherri, Megan and Laura Benner
We welcome you to our worship service this morning and pray that you will be blessed in the presence of the Lord Jesus.
It is our desire to glorify God as a community of Christ followers who love God, love people, and make disciples because Jesus is the way,
the truth and the life.
If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus or have ques-tions about your faith, please feel free to speak with Pastor Cliff, Pastor Phil or one of the Elders.
Communication Cards ~ please feel free to use these cards to ask for prayer or to update information.
If you are a visitor, we would like to have a record of your visit. Cards may be placed in the offering plate or given to an usher on your way out of the sanctuary.
Mark Your Calendars!
March 24 Palm Sunday
Care Group Meetings
March 25 7:00pm Camp Turf Training
March 27 6:00pm Wednesday Night Program
March 28 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Service
No Youth Basketball
March 29 Good Friday
March 31 6:30 am Easter Sonrise Service
7:30am Breakfast at EGCC
10:30am Easter Celebration Service
No Sunday School/Youth Group
No Sunday School next week (Easter Sunday)
Consider helping us decorate our sanctuary for Easter with the donation of a Easter flower or two in memory or honor of someone dear to you. The money received will be used to
purchase live Easter flowers (hydrangeas or lilies) The cost of the flower is $23.
Place your donation in a “flower envelope” found in the pew racks, then put it in the offering plate or
bring/send it to the church office no later than March 24th (TODAY).
A listing of those remembered and by whom will be included in the church bulletin.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Kelly
Easter Flowers
Easter Collection - Schenectady City Mission
The Schenectady City Mission will be hosting their annual Easter Din-
ner. This year, the Mission would like to send their dining guests
away with a few toiletry items. We would like to show our love to
these families by helping with this effort. Here’s a list of items we
will be collecting, in order of importance: Shampoo, Conditioner,
Deodorant, Razors, Toothpaste, Little packs of tissue, Soap,
Toothbrushes
Please bring your items to the Giving Chest located
in the Hall of Missions NO LATER than Wednesday
March 27th. Thank you!
Community Outreach CollectionCommunity Outreach CollectionCommunity Outreach CollectionCommunity Outreach Collection
During the month of March, the Community out-reach team will be supporting a program called
Healthy Schenectady Families. We will be collect-ing books such as ABC’s, Good night Moon, The Little Engine that Could etc. For a complete list of
books, please visit the “board” above the Giving Chest in Hall of Missions. As always, we thank you for your support of our commu-nity. We look forward to expressing our “Love for the family” by providing them with a number of “new” books!
Palm Sunday Worship March 24, 10:30 am
Maundy Thursday Communion Service March 28, 7:00 pm
Easter Sonrise Service - Lakeridge Farm March 31, 6:30 am
(Breakfast to follow - at EGCC at 7:30am)
Easter Worship Celebration March 31, 10:30 am
6:30 a.m. at Lakeridge Farm
Reminder - bring chairs & blankets. If it is raining, the Sunrise Service will be moved to our Sanctuary. If in doubt, drive to Lakeridge Farm 1st. Any questions the morning of, please call Nate at 1-417-593-6536. Join us for breakfast following the service back at EGCC at 7:30am..
Lose It For Life is not about dieting. It’s not about
exercising. There are no quick fixes, magic diets, or
promises of a thin body. Losing the weight and
keeping it off may have more to do with changing
what you’re thinking and feeling at any given mo-
ment than what you’re eating or whether you’re in a regular exercise
program. Lose It For Life is about creating a lifestyle of permanent
weight management that emphasizes the whole you: your spirit,
mind, body and emotions. Come join us on Monday, April 1st at
6:45pm - No cost!
Weekly Finance Report:
Weekly Budget: $8,073
Tithes & Offerings: $8,898
The Pastoral Search Committee thanks the congrega-tion for their ongoing prayers on our behalf. We have received over 72 applications and are sig-nificantly reducing this field through detailed review of resumes, sermons and statements of belief. We
will be increasing our communications with remaining candidates in the near future as we continually seek God’s will for our church.
A Membership Class will begin on April 7th and run for 9 weeks. Anyone interested should contact either Pastor Phil or the church office to sign up. This also includes teenagers who are interested. The classes are necessary for membership, but those at-tending are free to join or wait.
The 20’s and 30’s Class is set to begin again on April 7th! This class will continue to serve EGCC attendees who are high school graduates up through their 30’s. The primary focus of this class is to encourage and em-power the future leaders of our ever-growing,
ever-evolving church. This is a unique type of class for EGCC in that it is a discussion based class that focuses on issues as they relate to Christian Life. This class is run in a discussion format and there is often a video integrated into the lessons.
One aspect of the recently developed Senior Pastor job
description was that he be able to build bridges to the
local community. Bridge building is our responsibility
as well. This nine week course will discuss how we
might practically develop new bridges to reach those
in spiritual and physical need in our neighborhoods
and communities. We will be using the early church
and a book entitled "The Church of Irresistible Influence" as our guide for
this conversation. This class, facilitated by Will Gideon, will begin on April
7 and will meet in classroom B.
Bridge Building
Upcoming Adult Sunday School Classes
Attention High School Seniors!!
The Diaconate Board will be accepting applications for the 2013 Terry O'Donnell Memorial
Scholarship from graduating Seniors who will be continuing their education next year. High School Seniors can get a scholarship ap-
plication from the Narthex, the Church Office or see either Nate Caldwell, Phil Sears or Cindy Phillips (representing the Diaconate).
Applications must be returned by April 28th and the Scholar-ships will be awarded near the end of the school year.
Camp Turf is a 3 day, spring break camp (April 3rd-5th, from 10am - 4pm each day) for students in grades 6 through 9. Camp Turf is the combined effort of Grace Chapel and East Glenville Community Church that is based out of Cheryl’s Lodge at Turf Community Park
(25 Fern Lane, Clifton Park). Some of the activities will take place outside of Turf Community Park. For these activities, driv-ing transportation will be provided by our camp counselors. Camp Turf is open to students from Grace Chapel, East Glenville Community Church, and Turf Community Park. Each day of
camp will consist of fun events, team-building activities, food (students should eat breakfast before arriving, but lunch will be provided), and a Christian message. Transportation will be pro-vided from EGCC to Cheryl's lodge each day - we will be leaving at 9:30am from the Church parking lot. Adult Volunteers Still Needed for Camp Turf! We could use a few more counselors and drivers. If you are able to as-sist with this project in any way (counselor, financial support, sponsor a student or prayer) please contact Nate Caldwell. Training for Camp Turf Counselors will take place on March 25th and April 1st at 7pm.
Youth
Basketball
Thursdays
at 7pm
Middle School & High School
SUNDAYS 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Growing Students
into life-long
followers
of Christ
Youth Group will not be meeting the evening of Easter Sunday
Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament April 2nd 1pm-6pm
• Drop-off is at Longkill Park (Main St., Clifton Park) at 1:00pm
• Cookout at Grace Chapel • $3 all-you-can-eat burgers and hot dogs
• Pick-up is a Grace Chapel (996 Main St., Clifton Park) at 6:00pm
Ladies - We encourage you to place your registration and deposit in the
box in the foyer this week.
There have been some questions about the “free-time” scheduled for
Saturday afternoon. You will have choices of planned activities (TBA) as
well as use of Camp of the Woods facilities such as the pool, gyms, rock
climbing wall, and the book/gift store. Many women take some time to
enjoy the beautiful scenery by walking along the lake. Our speakers will
be available to those who would like to meet them. We encourage you
to use some of Saturday afternoon to connect with others and also to
spend some time in ”retreat” processing what God has been saying spe-
cifically to you.
Scholarships are available - please see Carol Christensen. Donations to
the scholarship fund are welcomed.
Ladies Craft Group - there will be a get-together on April 11th at 7:00 at 19 Laury Lane, Glenville. We will be focusing on knitting for the next few sessions. Holly Sweet will be instructing us. All ages and skill levels are wel-come. We are going to start with a simple pro-
ject. RSVP is required by April 7th - Colleen Switts - 424-9121 or [email protected]. Goodies will be provided!
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Please contact Carol Versocki or another member of the Dorcas Society if you have buttons to donate. They are needed to make protective coverings and walker bags. Thank you.
Knit One, Pearl Two - Attention Knitters!
The Dorcas Society is collecting baby booties to be given to moth-ers-to-be through Birthright. Please see the sample pattern below, if you would like to contribute. Thank you!
• Needles: Size 5 or 6 • Caste on 40 stitches. Work in Seed stitch (K1,P2) for 4 rows. • Row 5: Knit 16, knit 2 together, place marker on needle, knit 4,
place marker on needle, knit 2 together, knit 16. • Row 6: Purl to 2 stitches before marker, purl 2 together, slip
marker, knit 4, slip marker, purl 2 together, purl to end. • Row 7: Knit to 2 stitches before marker, knit 2 together, slip
marker, knit 4, slip marker, knit 2 together, knit to end. • Repeat rows 6 & 7 three times (there will be 9 stitches before
and after markers) total 22 stitches. • Work on 22 stitches for 5 more rows (stockinette
stitch.) Change to seed stitch for 6 rows. Bind off. Sew seam at back and sole. Attach a little bow, if you like.
• Make 2nd bootie the same.
All women of EGCC are cordially invited to come and share your love for Emma Miner on Sunday, April 14th @ 12:00 noon. We’re planning a bridal shower to celebrate her up-
coming marriage to Andrei Squires. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex so we can plan for this joyous occasion. If you have any questions, please see or call Vina Kaczmarczyk - 399-7635.
Wednesday Night Program Please RSVP for the catered dinner
(using your communication card in your pew or by calling the office)
6:00pm - Dinner 6:45pm - Sonshine Singers 7:00pm - Worship Choir 7:00pm - Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies
Cost: 0-4 Free, 5-12 $3, 13-Adult $5 ($20 Family Max)
This Week’s This Week’s This Week’s This Week’s Dinner:Dinner:Dinner:Dinner:
Grilled SandwichesGrilled SandwichesGrilled SandwichesGrilled Sandwiches
We have openings in our 3yr. old class, our 4yr. old af-
ternoon class and the Tuesday enhanced class. If you
know of someone who is interested, please have them
call the preschool at 399-6894, Linda Wachtel at 399-
4508 or email us at [email protected]
Prayer Guide
Missions • Paul & Nanette Holt, New York (IVCF)
• Rev. Ted & Diane Holzmann, Germany (TEAM)
Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. - Psalm 4:1
Praise • For a fun, family roller skating event at Rollarama!
Prayer Requests • Church finances • EGCC family’s & friends’ salvation • Pray for EGCC Elder Board and Search Committee
• Send us into people’s lives to share God’s love in Christ through our witness • Those who are unemployed, especially those who are a part of our church family • The marriages and families within the church
Unfortunately, space limits the requests we can run continuously. Please continue to pray for those not appear-ing in this week’s bulletin. Please contact us if your prayer request needs to be updated.
Serving Our Country & Community • All active members of the military, the veterans, and all of their families • Our President and National Leaders • Our local leaders and government
Loved ones and friends who need our prayers… • For Sandy, the Burnt Hills Postmaster, who has stage 3 cancer. • Family friend of Debbie Palmatier, Susan Krauss, who is in need of a liver transplant • Heather Sweet and family, with the loss of her grandfather. • Sam, 6 years old, suffers from hundreds of seizures a day. He is at Boston Children’s Hos-pital.
• Prayers of healing for Hope, the girlfriend of Pastor Phil's son, Dean. She had back surgery on Tuesday and experiencing much pain and discomfort.
• Laura Beth Richman’s mother is suffering from pneumonia and has a week immune system. Please pray for her recovery.
• Judith Feurer, who has stage 4 lung cancer. • Carol Versocki’s friend, Karen, came through her first surgery. Please continue to pray for her continued healing as it will be a long process.
• Cheri Vedder's daughter Kristie, now at Sunnyview. Prayers on her behalf as well as for the family.
• Caleb Sloan as he continues his Marine job training in 29 Palms, California. • Grace Bartholomew, wife of retired missionary, Paul Bartholomew has suffered a stroke and has lost movement on the left side of her body. They are asking for prayer to guide her phy-sicians with the proper treatment plan.
• All homebound members
Sermon Notes:
Sermon: “The Lord Needs It” Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
I. The Subject – The Lord II. The Verb – Needs III. The Object – It (the Donkey)
Missionaries John & Melinda Bernard, South Carolina (UWM)
Sharon Carlson, New York (IAM)
Alex & Laura Crum, New York (WBT)
Glen & Beverly Ewart, New York (IVCF)
Joseph & Tamara Hill, Arizona (PIONEER)
Paul & Nanette Holt, New York (IVCF)
Rev. Ted & Diane Holzmann, Germany (TEAM)
Alex & Fran Knauss, North Carolina (TWR)
John & Gail Morris, Colorado (AOE)
Cherie & Rick Vedder, New York (YFC)
Gordon & Sara Williams, Wisconsin (WBT)
Mark & Rae Wilson, Guinea (SIM)
General Outreach Conservative Congregational Christian Conference,
East Glenville Christian Preschool, National Association of Evangelicals, Mekeel Christian School, Spa Christian School,
Dorcas Society and Flannelgraph (EGCC), City Mission of Schenectady, Capital District Youth for Christ, Latham, NY
Retired Missionaries Paul & Grace Bartholomew (WBT), Claire Burford (BCM), Ruth Gibbs, North Carolina (SIM), Cliff & Melba Greene (WBT), Betty Hoffman (AWM), Rev. Mi-chael & Athena Kantartjis (OC), Richard & Priscilla Mellen (WBT), Rev. Edwin & Sharon Pedersen (SAM), Natasha Poysti (RCR), Ardy Soules (ISI), Fred & Goldie Stoll (SIM), Chuck and Muriel Davis (AIM), Evie McNutt (MM)
Please remember to pray
for our missionaries and supported
agencies daily
Rev. Cliff Christensen Interim Senior Pastor Sandie Wanamaker Director of Worship Ministries Susan Perregaux Director of Children’s Ministries
National Association of Evangelicals We are affiliated with:
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
East Glenville Community Church 335 Saratoga Road
Glenville, NY 12302
EGCC STAFF SERVING IN HIS NAME
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
EGCC Christian Preschool 335 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302
Linda Wachtel, Director
518-399-6894 or [email protected]
Rev. Phil Sears Assistant Pastor
Nathan Caldwell
Director of Student Ministries
Gina Vendetti Administrative Assistant
Office Phones: 399-3151, 399-3105 Fax: (518)399-0302 OFFICE HOURS
8:30 am- 1:30 pm Monday through Friday
WEB SITE: www.egcchurch.org E-MAIL: Office: [email protected]
Sandie: [email protected]
ELDER BOARD
Tom Bischoff Dave Brzozowski
Alex Crum Jim Fischer Don Kraines Gary Williams
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