Date: October 18, 2015
How good and pleasant it is . . . to share time together! May you feel
cleansed and renewed by God’s presence, equipped to face the challenges of a new week with courage and calm.
Greeting you this morning are Dennis and Mimi Croswell. Ushers are Bill
Beesmer and Jim Mayfield.
Sanctuary flowers are in honor and memory of loved ones by Sandy & Dave
Emrich..
Nursery Care for toddlers and infants is available in Room 7 and is provided
by Jen Meyer, an experienced caregiver. If you feel your child could be a disruption to the worship experience, please take advantage of this option.
Deacon of the month isKathleen Musialkiewicz. Contact Kathleen at 845-
430-1054 if you are in need of a deacon’s assistance.
Reach out to those who need your support in their day to day needs: Gordon
Kent in Ten Broeck; FriedelBorst; Andrew Holbrook; Don Hornbeck (Barbara Hornbeck’s father); Dolores McGoldrick in Ferncliff; Esther Keator; Florence Prehn at Hudson Valley Senior Residence; Lori Pinkham in Wingate at Ulster.
Activities this week:
Sunday:Women’s Guild
Sunday:Youth Group
Monday:Ulster County Health Department Flu Clinic
Tuesday: Balance for Life, 11:00 am
Tuesday:Women’s Bible Study, 1:00 pm
Tuesday:Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Wednesday:Bible Study, 7:30 am
Thursday:Choir Practice, 7:30 pm
Join us in Schadewald Hall after worship for fellowship. Refreshments are
provided by the Kindts, the Deckers ,and the Giles. Your baking talents are urgently needed!!!! Please sign up for refreshments for fellowship hour. Contact Hal Hauck.
Save the Date: Fall Clean Up Day, October 24, 2015. There are lots of
projects; something for everyone to do. More information to come. See Dennis Croswell.
A Hurley Reformed Church Tradition: Tickets for the Election Day turkey dinner
will go on salethis Sunday(10/11) after church. Price will be $14 adults and $ 7 children (under 12) for pre event, $ 15/$8 at the door.
Sign ups for volunteers for Election Day Turkey Dinner - needpublicity, kitchen
help, dining room servers, pie cutters, set up and cleanup crew.
Sign upto bake or provide pumpkin pies for Turkey Dinner.
Flyers for the turkey dinner are available for distribution. Please take one to
post in a local business.
Operation Christmas Child is now in progress. Shoeboxes are available today
in Schadewald Hall. See Sandie Gregory.
Women’s Guild meeting right after church. All the women of the Church are
invited to attend. Look forward to seeing everyone there. – Sandy Emrich
Pecan Pre-Order Sale is going on now. They are $10 a bag. This year we have
plain, milk and dark chocolate and clusters. To put in your pre-order, please see Pat Baker, Shirley Burns, Linda Dux, Betty Pirro or Natalie Woodard. One of these ladies will be more than happy to place your order. Pre sale orders end today so don’t delay. The holidays are just around the corner. Thanks for your support.
Deb Zuill is home from the hospital and resting comfortably after knee surgery.
Hurley Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party will be held December 3, 2015 at 1:00
pm at Wiltwyck Golf Club. Price is $30.00. For reservations, call Natalie Woodard at 338-5909 with choice of entrée: Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, or Salmon.
Buildingfund (envelope)donations for the month of October will be used
forwindow repairs in the Hurley Nursery School rooms.
Put December 6 on your calendar: Rev. Gram will host a Christmas party
at the Parsonage on December 6, 2015 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Plan to come and be festive!
Dorothy has two requests. 1. Spire articles are due on October 20th.
2. Annual report materials are due November 1. If you need a copy of what you wrote for last year’s annual report, let Dorothy know.
Our Mission of the month for October: Our young people‘s trip to New Mexico
gave us the idea for the October Mission. We will be collecting money to help buy a new refrigerator for the Jicarilla Reformed Church Kitchen. Like our Church, theirs is often the center of activities and yet they do not have the fully equipped kitchen that we have. We will be collecting money to help buy a new refrigerator for the Jicarilla Reformed Church Kitchen.
October Tuesday Evening Bible Study:Criminal Christologies:TheNazification
of Jesus.We will explore a “bent” tradition using Christian language and symbols. We will focus on Jesus' transmogrification by Nazi ideologues into a Teutonic Savior free of Jewish taint. Through the speeches and writings of Joseph Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler, Alfred Rosenberg and Adolf Hitler the series will explore Nazi interpretations of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and how “Jesus” became useful to Nazi aims. Nineteenth century philosophical and theological underpinnings for a Nazi Christ will also be explored such as Nietzsche'sBirth and Genealogy of Morals.
When: October 13, 20.Time7:00-8:30 pm Dutch Room
Box tops for Education. A container has been set up in Schadewald Hall to
collect Box tops for Education. A separate box is also available for
Campbell Soup Labels. They will be given to Myer School. See Aileen Helsley for more information.
Boy Scout Troop 20 is collecting non-perishable food on a regular basis. A box
is located in Schadewald Hall. Please - no glass or expired food! The Scouts will deliver the food to three area food banks & shelters. Food pantries are very low or empty right now. Hunger is a year-round problem. If you have any questions please see a Boy Scout or David Emrich.
Prayer Shawl Ministry update....Some of our dedicated needle workers are
starting to fill up a basketIn the Narthex with "Prayer Squares". Prayer squares, like the prayer shawls,are prayerfully knitted, crocheted, quilted, and embroidered by members of ourcongregation. If you feel the need of some extra prayer energy, please take a prayersquare to carry with you in your pocket.
Join the Hurley Reformed Church Youth Group onSaturday, November 14,
2015 at 3:00pmin Schadewald Hall for a guided painting class! No experience necessary. The instructor will take you step by step through the process to paint your own masterpiece! The cost of the class is $50 with proceeds going directly to the youth group. See or email Kathleen Mayfield () for more information or to sign up.
Events at other churches and in the Classis: See bulletin board for more
information.
October 22, 2015 Fine Arts at Old Dutch, Richard Udell, guitarist 12:15 pm
October 19-20, 2015: A Directed Retreat: Encouraging the nurture of a listening heart. Linwood Spiritual Center, Rhinebeck. Info available in the church office.
October 19, 2015. Warwick Days Open House; The Warwick Center. Information is on the Bulletin Board in Schadewald Hall.
October 24, 2015 Roast Pork Dinner, Woodstock Reformed Church, 5:30 pm
October 24, 2015 Book, Chili & Pie Sale, Katsbaan Reformed Church
“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.”
― John Donne