The MessengerFirst Reformed Church of Scotia

224 North Ballston AvenueScotia, NY 12302

The Rev. Craig J. Hoffman The Rev. Jan L. Hoffman

FromCraig’sDesk

June 2014Volume 65, Number 6

WHAT’S THE RIGHT QUESTION?It happened again the other day, this time on Cape Cod. I was at a National Seashore beach looking over a badly damaged stairway to the ocean. Another visitor, looking over the same damage, said to me, “That was an act of God.” I was on vacation and didn’t want a theological discussion with a stranger, so I bit my tongue. But I wanted to say, “No. It was a nor’easter. It was a big storm.”

Why is it that we are so quick to finger God for so much that goes wrong? A few years ago when a great tsunami hit the Philippines someone actually said to me, “That was God’s judgment on them because of all their sex trafficking.” “Really,” I said. “I thought it was because tectonic plates shifted.”

So my pulse quickened and I wanted to stand up and cheer when I read words that Jonathan Sacks wrote in 2005. At that time he was Britain’s chief rabbi. Maybe he still is.

Essential to monotheism is that conflict is not written into the fabric of the universe. That is what redeems tragedy and creates hope . . . Natural disasters have no explanation other than that God, by placing us in a physical world, set life within the parameters of the physical. Planets are formed, tectonic plates shift, earthquakes occur, and sometimes innocent people die. To wish it were otherwise is to wish that we were not physical beings at all . . . Therefore the religious question is not “Why did this happen?” but “What shall we do?”

We’ll never get the right answer if we don’t ask the right question. I think the good rabbi asks the right question: What shall we do? Jesus was good at asking the right question, and then doing the right thing. Read the gospels. You’ll not find Jesus saying, “That person has leprosy because she did such and so.” Or, “That one is poor because he deserves it.” Jesus engaged people as human beings and helped them, and you wonder if part of the miracles he performed was treating people as human beings to care for and help, rather than as objects of scorn or as examples of what happens when someone breaks the rules.

It’s instructive to remember that those who first followed Jesus after his resurrection were called “Followers of the Way,” and not “Followers of the Law.” Christian Faith is not about the moralistic condemnation of what is wrong, but about living a way that leads to life and to peace.

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Thank You Notes From The Congregation

Milestones In The Lives Of The Congregation

Since we published the last issue of The Messenger we received the following thank-you notes and letters. They are posted on the tack strip outside of Pastor Craig’s office. Read and enjoy them there for yourselves.

• From Eileen Quick, Scotia Food Pantry: Thank you so much for the generous food donations during the months of March and April. The families of the Scotia Food Pantry appreciate all that you do.

• From Natalie and Bill Monaghan: Thank you so very much for your kind words and condolences. Your compassion and support will always hold a special place in our hearts.

• From Yvonne Boyd: Thank you for thinking of me during my recent hip surgery. My days were brightened after receiving so many get-well cards.

• From Hugh and Yvonne Boyd: We want to thank you for all the good wishes and many cards we received for our 65th Wedding Anniversary. It made our celebration that more meaningful.

• From Margaret Walker: Thank you so much for the lovely Easter lily. I am enjoying it very much.

• From Susan Duncan: I was very pleased to receive the lovely lilies which were brought by one of your members. They have lasted long and decorated our home for Easter. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.

• From Helen Blase: Thank you very much for the lovely Easter tulips that were delivered by one of your members on Easter Sunday.

• From Joan and Hank Dodge: Just a note to express thank you for the lovely Easter plant. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

Here are some milestones in the lives of people in our congregation since the last issue of The Messenger.

Congratulations:

• To David White who has had his artwork on display in Cooperstown at the juried Cooperstown Art Association Galleries, Gallery A, through the end of May.

• To Beth Oaks and Yoni Krieger who were married in Tupper Lake on May 31.

• To Jennifer and Ken Willcox III on the baptism of their son Kenneth Earl IV on May 18.

• To Emily and Andrew Kohout on the baptism of their son Wesley Ryan on May 25.

New Address:• Josh and Jess Kohout have moved to 11 Hillock Court, Scotia.

Every week our bulletin lists the food most needed for the Scotia Food Pantry. Below are the items for June. Please place your donations in the container in the narthex or in the one outside Brink Hall. What a great offering we would give if everyone brought the weekly item!

There is always a need for bags and for monetary donations. Donations are used to purchase milk certificates and other items available at the Regional Food Bank for just 16 cents a pound. Make out your check to the First Reformed Church of Scotia and put “Food Pantry” on the memo line. Here are this month’s food askings: • June 1: Rice & crackers • June 22: Canned Meat • June 8: Canned Fruit • June 29: Juice • June 15: Jams & Jellies

Food Items Needed For The Food Pantry

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No Education Wing Lift Will Be Put In

Hearing Devices Are Available

Those of you who carefully read The Messenger, or who carefully read the Consistory minutes posted on the bulletin board outside Pastor Craig’s office know that our Consistory hoped to install a lift in our Education Wing that would make all levels wheelchair accessible. The initial estimate for the machinery, building modifications, and installation was about $35,000 – something the Consistory thought would be affordable once we paid off most of our Expanding Our Vision pledges. But further architectural analysis reveals that the structural modifications necessary to accommodate the lift are extensive, and that the true cost is at least double the initial estimate. As a result, the Consistory is not pursuing this further at this time.

We have a box of personal hearing devices in the back of the sanctuary to help the hard-of-hearing participate fully in worship. Many use them. So many that several times recently we have run out. So we’ve ordered some more.

Some have asked if they can purchase their own. Yes, you can. You can either call the church office and we will give you the make and model, and you can go out and get your own. Or we will order one for you and you can reimburse the church. Prices vary, but typically the device and the headphones together cost about $85. Call the church office if you’d like more information, 370-4751.

Rebecca Shepherd, our Director of Music Ministry, is putting out a call for guitarists, drummers, and other instrumentalists that may be able to play with our Sanctuary Choir on anthems that call for instrumental accompaniment. Could that possibly be you? Please contact Rebecca and let her know what you play. Phone her at 393-9862 or email her at shep2@nycap.rr.com.

Instrumentalists Are Needed

Ever wish you could hear one of the Sanctuary Choir’s anthems over again? Well, here’s your chance. The Sanctuary Choir will present its 7th annual “Year In Review” scheduled for Sunday evening, June 8 at 7:00 in the Sanctuary. Watch for firmer details.

The choir has voted on their favorite anthems from this past program year, and are rehearsing them again. Some of these could be yours too! The “Year In Review” is a casual night of music where both choir and congregation can enjoy again some of this year’s anthems that helped us all worship. Please join us.

After 18 years of serving us faithfully as our Church Secretary, Kathie Balser has decided that it is the right time for her to retire. Kathie has brought warmth, good cheer, and energy to our church office and staff. No task that ever needed doing was ever “not in her job description.” She has done it all, and we will miss her.

On Sunday, June 8, instead of our regular after-worship coffee hour, we’re going to enjoy a Kathie B. BQ. We’ll put some hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, add some salads and beans, and create a celebration. It will be a chance to say thank you, and to tell Kathie all that we’ve appreciated about her service among us.

So, save the date and time: Sunday, June 8, right after 10:00 worship for a Kathie B BQ to say thank you to our very faithful church secretary of 18 years.

Come and gather behind our church on Friday evening, June 27, at 7:00 for a time of fellowship and conversation. Bring an appetizer to share, a lawn chair to sit on, and we can watch the Jumpin’ Jack’s 4th of July Fireworks together. Be sure to bring $5 with you as well to park your car in our parking lot. We have to control our parking that night, and every car is charged – even those of church members.

Choir Performs Year In Review

Join Us For A Retirement BBQ

Come Enjoy Fireworks And Fellowship

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Last Day Of Sunday School Is Coming

The last day of Sunday school and youth group before our summer recess is Sunday, June 15. Sunday school will resume the first Sunday after Labor Day, September 7.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our terrific Sunday School staff. These people give of their time and energy week after week. Make sure you thank them when you see them.• Nursery: Thank you to Diana Ackner and her many helpers who regularly staff our nursery.• Children and Worship, pre-k through 2nd Grade: A Big Thank you to the Amazing Joanna Clark

and Heather Kramer, Linda Falcon, Bobbie Nelson, Georgia Grant, Betsey Homer and various parents who have helped in the Worship Center.

• Grades 3 – 8 Rotation: We are so grateful for rotation leaders Claudia Garrison, Margo Snyder, Linea Kilgallen, John Hoffman, David Schalekamp, Patty Marré; and for those who have helped throughout the year, Pam Walsh, Linda Willoughby, Kate Dulmes, Eric Dulmes, Chris Bodden, Tracy Swearingen, Georgia Grant and Lynn Makrin.

• Senior High: We are pleased to have Bob and Sunny Baldwin guiding our youth this year.

We had many volunteers helping during regular class time and during our rotation series in the fall, during Advent and Lent, and through the spring. Thank you to all of you.

Would you consider teaching one of our classes? We’ll be teaching in rotation again this fall, setting up stations for the kids to participate in a variety of settings. We’d like to recruit two people to teach each class plus one additional volunteer to help. We also need volunteers to help in the Nursery and in the Worship Center. Call Coordinator of Christian Living Kristin Bodden, 703-1327, or Pastor Jan Hoffman, 370-4751. Elder David Schalekamp and Deacon Mike Carpenter lead our Christian Education Council. Speak to one of them if you’d like to serve on the council or know more about our Christian Education program.

We report our monthly worship attendance to encourage you to faithfully gather on the Lord’s Day, and invite others to join you.

2014 2013May week #1 220 213May week #2 250 231May week #3 256 228May week #4 185 181

May Average 228 213

YTD Average 244 233

Each month we report our giving. Here’s how we gave in May and throughout the year.

GIVING 2014 2013 Change % ChangeMay $22,416 $24,008 ($1,592) (7%)

Total for the Year $123,155 $126,045 ($2,891) (2%)

Family Finances

MayAttendance

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Dutch Fair #67 Is Coming

Come To A Church Picnic

This year’s 67th annual Dutch Fair will be on Saturday, September 20. Many thanks to Justan Foster and Tracy Swearingen, this year’s Dutch Fair co-chairmen. Many thanks also to our Dutch Fair Committee that supports them: Richard Doyle, Jane Lansing, Linda Naumowicz, Lee Poremba, and Carol Troost. The Dutch Fair will be here before you know it and it is not too early to start thinking of clearing out your house.

Our Book Nook would love to have your donations of books, music CDs, videos, books on tape, books on CDs, or books on DVDs. We would also love to have large-print books. But please, DO NOT DONATE magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books, audio tapes, encyclopedias, or homemade videos. We cannot sell these, and they just fill up our dumpster. Please bring your donations early so that we have time to sort and process them.

Our Next to New Clothing Booth welcomes you donations of good, used clothing. Many people rely on this clothing, and what we offer for sale speaks a word about us. So please, make sure that what you bring is clean, and that it is not torn or stained. Sorry, but cannot accept undergarments.

Our White Elephant Booth is also eager for your donations. So eager, in fact, that they’d love your donations sooner rather than later! That way we don’t get overwhelmed right before the fair. Here’s some things that might help you help us:• Most of our items have been in the $3 or under range. Keep ‘em coming!• Don’t forget higher-ticket items! Nicer home decorating items like centerpieces, mirrors,

and small furniture that can be easily carried by one person (chairs, end tables, children’s furnishing) are top sellers. Medium and large-sized furniture that cannot be easily carried away by one person does not sell, and becomes a problem for us. So thanks anyway, but please do something else with them.

• We’re also looking for vintage collectables. Last year these items were a big hit, generated a lot of excitement, and really helped our bottom line. So far, we don’t have very many. We KNOW you’ve got great stuff in your attic, garage or basement that you really don’t want. We need it! Bring it on down.

• This year we’re offering a pick-up service for seniors. Seniors, if it’s hard for you to get to church and you have stuff you’d like to donate, please call the church office. We’ll arrange a time for someone to stop by for a pick up. It’ll be our pleasure!• Here’s the last word on donating: If it’s chipped, broken, un-cleanable, or missing its

lid or cord, please save us the dumpster room. But we’ll take anything that’s got some worth left in it!

Come to a Church Picnic after worship on Sunday, June 22 on the grounds of the Adirondack Live Steamers in Malta. Our own Ken and Bobbie Nelson are ALS members and are our host and hostess at this amazing facility. Here you’ll find a very-narrow gauge, working railroad with real steam engines and cars you can ride. Bring your own table service and a cool dish to share for a potluck in the club’s pavilion. Adults and kids can ride the scale model rails on a mile-long track through the woods, over trestles and thru tunnels. Get directions to the ALS at church that day, or get them early from the church office anytime before. Our picnic will start at 1:00. Parents: your kids will love this! It helps us to know you’re coming, so please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex or next to Pastor Craig’s office. You may also call the church office.

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Congrats To Our Graduates

Many Thanks To Our Music Staff

Congratulations to our church’s graduates.

Our High School Graduates:• Meg Brudos graduates from Schenectady High School as valedictorian of her class. Meg will

be an exchange student in Switzerland next year.• James Denney graduates from Scotia Glenville High School. James wants to enter the United

States Marine Corps.• Michaela Kilgallen graduates from Amsterdam High School. Michaela wants to study journalism

at SUNY Stony Brook.• Cheyenne Willoughby graduates from Scotia Glenville High School.

Our College Graduates:• Joya Clark graduated with honors from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont with a major

in Criminal Justice. She will be an assistant Rugby coach at Norwich for the Men’s team and is pursuing a career with the Burlington, Vermont police department.

• Abbey Naumowicz graduates from St. Rose College with a BA in Communications, and with a concentration in public relations and advertising.

• Walt Pfuntner graduates from the Culinary Program of Schenectady County Community College.

• Stephen Rosemarino graduated Magna Cum Laude from Albany Law School in May. Stephen hopes to take the Bar Examination in July.

• Caitlyn Trepess graduated from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies. Caitlyn is now working at Springline Design in East Greenbush, but will return to Norwich in the fall to pursue a Masters of Architecture degree.

Did we miss you or your graduate? We publish another issue of The Messenger in July. Help us correct our oversight then by phoning the church office, 370-4751, and filling us in.

Our congregation is blessed with so many creative musicians and leaders. This month our music groups’ regular rehearsals and worship leadership ends for a summer recess. We give thanks for our music program leaders.• Rebecca Shepherd, our Director of Music and Sanctuary Choir Director• Mr. Justan Foster, our Church Organist• John Hoffman and Judson Hoffman, our Youth Music Group Directors• Terry Paulson, our Morning Bells Director• Judson Hoffman, our Sanctuary Brass Director

We are also deeply grateful to the members of these ensembles – those who sing and ring and play. Their gifts of music help us express what words cannot. We are grateful to them all for their enthusiasm, faithfulness, and leadership.

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Expanding Our Vision Report

Outdoor Worship Will Begin

Our consistory happily reports that all together we have pledged $285,000 to our Expanding Our Vision capital campaign. All these funds will help us pay for the improvements we made to Brink Hall and for the portico over the south side entrance to the sanctuary. Our goal was $300,000 – a challenging amount given that we all knew our church had been left several significant bequests. But you rose to the challenge of not making improvements all of us will enjoy based on the generosity of just a few. Raising 95% of our challenging goal is a wonderful success. Your consistory thanks you for your generosity and for your good spirit. As a result, we now have an unrestricted $1.5 million endowment fund. The income from that fund allows us to do things our regular giving simply would not allow: expand our Christian Education program, fund hands-on ministry to our community like Kids Hope, and designate the first $5,000 or this year’s Dutch Fair income for local missions. Thank you.

Our consistory also thanks our campaign committee and all those who made calls for their hard work. Our campaign committee is listed below. Please thank them personally when you see them.• Chairman: Richard Doyle• Advance Gifts Coordinator: Ann Armstrong• Congregational Gifts Coordinator: Dave Walsh• Campaign Secretary: Bobbie Nelson• Campaign Treasurer: Jerry Haldeman• Promotion Coordinator: Kristin Bodden• Pastor: Craig Hoffman

Our 8:00 worship will first be held outside on the plaza beginning June 29. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to sit on. If it rains we will simply be inside. Outside early worship will run through Labor Day Sunday, August 31.

After expenses, we raised over $3,400 for Fowler Scholarships at this year’s annual Camp Fowler Spaghetti Dinner. As a result, youth from our church who register for a week at Camp Fowler this summer will receive a church scholarship of $150.

The church pays your scholarship directly to Camp Fowler. You must still pay the $100 non-refundable deposit when you register online. The scholarship will be applied to your unpaid balance, so that when you arrive at camp to register, the balance you owe will be $150 less than it would otherwise be.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to contact either Coordinator of Christian Living Kristin Bodden or Pastor Jan Hoffman, 370-4751, after you have registered for camp and paid your deposit. IF YOU DON’T CALL AND TELL US, WE DON’T KNOW YOU’RE REGISTERED! We cannot send your scholarship money to Camp Fowler if we don’t know that you’ve registered. Fowler doesn’t tell us; only you can do that.

Visit www.campfowler.org to register online. Camp weeks are already filling up. Don’t delay!

Contact Church For Fowler Scholarships

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Kids Hope Ends Fourth Year

Help Adorn Our Sanctuary With Flowers

The Fourth Annual Kids Hope USA Ice Cream Social was held at Sacandaga Elementary School for our Kids Hope students, mentors, faculty and parents/guardians on Wednesday, May 28th. It was the final Kids Hope USA event for the 2013-2014 school year. This year seven Kids Hope students are completing fifth grade and will age out of the program as they move on to middle school. All of these students were in the program three to four years and most of them worked with the same mentor for all four years. This has allowed for a significant impact on both the student and the mentor. The student has experienced the reliability of a caring adult consistently saying and showing, “I will be here for you.” The mentor has had the privilege of watching a young person grow, mature and hopefully acquire some extra confidence and skills for success!

We had twenty-four mentors and substitute mentors who met weekly with youngsters in First through Fifth Grade. Each mentor had a prayer partner who prayed for the mentor and student each week during their meeting time. How special to have been supported in prayer as we worked with twenty very different kids! We will recognize our mentors and prayer partners in worship on Sunday, June 8th at the 10:00 service. Please join us in support and recognition of these dedicated members of our congregation and their mission to the greater community.

Flowers adorn our sanctuary every Sunday morning as one of the ways we praise God. The flowers cost our church $45 each week. This money comes from the Flower Fund, not from our regular offerings. Money gets into the Flower Fund in one of two ways:

1. People make a donation to the Flower Fund for a particular week. When they do they can do so in memory or in honor of some special person or event. We publish the name of the donor, the person remembered, or the event honored in the bulletin that Sunday. We invite you to place flowers in the sanctuary some Sunday that is significant for you. Call the church office at 370-4751, to schedule a day.

2. People make a donation to the Flower Fund before Christmas and/or Easter for the purchase of poinsettias or lilies. We invite these donations in memory of someone or in honor of some significant life event, and we publish the names of those remembered or the events honored in the bulletin. Since more money is usually donated at Christmas and Easter than we need for poinsettias or lilies, the surplus helps us purchase flowers the rest of the year.

Each year we ask our church’s gardeners to place arrangements of fresh flowers from their gardens in the sanctuary. If you’d like to do so, please call the church office, 370-4751, to arrange for a date. We need to know ahead of time so that our standing order with our florist can be cancelled in a timely way.

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There are advantages to getting The Messenger by email. You’ll get it sooner than by regular mail. You’ll also help your church save money for paper, wear and tear on our photocopier, and postage.

To receive your newsletter by email, simply email Church Secretary Kathie Balser and ask her to put you on the list, frcskbalser@verizon.net. If at any future time you decide that you prefer receiving a hard copy of The Messenger in the mail, simply call the office and we’ll put you back on the mailing list.

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Youth Leader Needed

Kate Dulmes, our capable Youth Leader, will resign on June 15. She is unable to work full time and also give our young people the kind of leadership they need. Kate and Eric hope to continue worshipping with us and volunteering with our kids.

The Christian Education Council is beginning the search for a Youth Leader to lead our FROGs and Junior/Senior high youth. The council hopes to fill the position by this fall.

The Job Description is posted outside Pastor Craig’s office. Please watch for details and pray for qualified passionate candidates to help our young people grow in their faith. Speak to one of the pastors if you’d like to know more.

As we make our way through summer, it’s a good idea to keep sight of our youth’s Christian education. We will offer two Sunday School sessions this summer, one on July 13 and another on August 17. These sessions are for children and youth 4years old through high school, and will be at our normal Sunday School time -- right after the Children’s Sermon. We will focus on a theme, tie in scripture, and involve an activity for each session.

Sunday, July 13: Creation Care is our theme, and we will offer a Nature Workshop

Sunday, August 17: Team Building is our theme, and we will offer a Games Workshop

We are also accepting the invitation of the Trinity Presbyterian Church to join them in their Vacation Bible School program later this summer. Look for more information on the bulletin board and on facebook as we get details for the program! The dates for the Vacation Bible School are Monday through Friday, August 25 through 29. This year’s theme VBS theme: “Get a Clue! -- Finding That Which Is Lost!”

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Two Sunday School Sessions Offered During The Summer

So many people do so much for our congregation, and we thank them all for it. This month we especially give a shout out to:• Ellen Schultz for taking the food donations to the Scotia Food Pantry for the month of May• Jane and Tom Lansing and Lynn Makrin for being our CROP Walk organizers• All of our CROP Walkers who helped raise over $3,000 to help feed the hungry• Sarah Hoffmann and Karen Trbovich for organizing an Easter egg hunt and brunch for the

Adult Youth Group and their children• Steve and Kathie Balser for getting up extra early to set up and serve breakfast after the sunrise

service on Easter• Dave Gonyea for taking the food donations to the Scotia Food Pantry for the month of April

Shout- Outs For April/May

Room Code

ML – Memorial LoungeBH – Brink HallLH – Lakehill RoomOF – Church OfficeBR – Bell RoomS – SanctuaryRM 1 – Room 1RM 8 – Room 8RM 9 – Room 9RM 12 -- Room 12K -- Kitchen

Sunday, June 1, Communion8:00 Worship –S9:15 Youth Music Group -- RM810:00 Worship –S10:30 Sunday School --classrooms11:15 Coffee Hour -- BH11:15 Te Deum Bells -- BR6:00 Youth Group --RM 12

Monday, June 27:00 Pam Walsh Labyrinth Event at 5 Haviland Dr. or Church7:15 Administration Council -- LH

Tuesday, June 36:00 Scotia Reformed Home Bureau -- RM 1

Thursday, June 57:00 J. Westervelt’s 4-H -- RM 17:15 Sanctuary Choir -- S

Saturday, June 79:00 Krankenboesekers -- BH

Sunday, June 8, Pentecost8:00 Worship –S9:15 Youth Music Group -- RM810:00 Worship –S10:30 Sunday School --classrooms11:15 Retirement BBQ -- BH11:15 Te Deum Bells -- BR6:00 Youth Group -- RM 127:00 Choir Year in Review with Reception After -- S

Monday, June 97:15 Consistory -- ML

Tuesday, June 1011:00 Circle Joanna -- RM 17:15 Stephen Ministry-- ML

Sunday, June 15, Trinity Sunday8:00 Worship –S9:15 Youth Music Group -- RM810:00 Worship –S10:30 Sunday School --classroomsLast Day of Sunday School11:15 Coffee Hour -- BH11:15 Te Deum Bells -- BR

Wednesday, June 181:30 Sharing and Caring -- ML

Sunday, June 228:00 Worship –S10:00 Worship –S11:15 Coffee Hour -- BH* Picnic at Adirondck Live Steamers in Wilton

Monday June 237:15 Congregational Care Council-- ML

Tuesday, June 2411:30 Care Givers-- ML

Friday, June 27* Meet behind the church to watch Jumpin’ Jacks Fireworks

Sunday, June 298:00 Worship –S10:00 Worship –S11:15 Coffee Hour -- BH

June 2014 Calendar

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July Birthdays

July Anniversaries Mike and Allison Atchley 2Randy and Cheryl MacNeil 8Bob and Sunny Baldwin 10Lou and Stephanie Crisci 11Bill and Martha Eberle 11Steve and Jessica Goodspeed 11Hil and Karolyn Bekkering 16Donald and Sue Steciak 16James and Sarah Hoffmann 17Richard and Terri Doyle 20Chris and Abbey North 22John and Joan Adam 23Josh and Jess Kohout 25David and Karen Wentworth 25Dave and Joyce Murray 28Rick and Jessica Crisci 30

Don Bekkering 1Julie DeBrita 1James Hoffmann 1Nora Houlihan 1Michael Rosemarino 1Dave Schaefer 2Paul Munson IV 3Jessica Wade 3Marcia Davis 4Leisl Falcon 6Grayce Barton 7Bill Monaghan 7Carolyn Norris 7Doug Bartling 8Tom Falcon 8Marty Gilgore 8

Stephen Rosemarino 8Jack Arnold 10Mary Jane Crowley 10Barbara King 11Peter Lewis 11Jennifer Getter 12Lou Crisci 13Haley Francois 13Marjorie Almy 14Kathy Lehman 14Michael Libby 14Savannah Willoughby 14Wendy Carpenter 15Tony Crisci 15Charlie Conover 16Jackie Damon 16

Sheryl Pelkey 17Lonnie Hojnacki 18Edward Rosenberg II 18Bill Faulkner Jr. 21Jessica Bodden 22Keith Makrin 22Jerry Haldeman 23Lillian Teater 25Brian Westervelt 25Jennifer Forth 26Laurel-Le Lipski 26Aileen Reinhart 29Daniel Hoffmann 30Joe Rosemarino 30

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Inside This Issue of the Messenger

New Youth Leader NeededOutdoor Worship Begins

Expanding Our Vision ReportChoir Year In Review

Kids Hope ReportDutch FairAnd more!