Kinderhook Reformed Church Worship Service
Route 9 & Church Street, Kinderhook, NY
10:00 A.M. June 10, 2012
“To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”
Rev. Rudy Visser, Pastor
A WARM WELCOME TO VISITORS
You are invited to sign our Guest Book at the church entrance and to fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate. We would like to get to know you better, and we invite you to enjoy fellowship and refreshments with us at the Lemonade Stand sponsored by the Sunday School on the front lawn following Worship today.
Ushers: Ted Call, Jerry Flansburg, Arnie March, Glenn Warren
Greeter(s): Wayne and Sally Heimroth
Preschool Nursery facility available downstairs.
CELEBRATING ALL GOD'S CHILDREN TODAY!
Order of Worship
PRELUDE
WELCOME, SILENT PRAYER, & PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
VOTUM and GOD’S GREETING
Boldly Approaching Our God
CALL TO WORSHIP (Everyone)
Let us worship God as children…with wonder and awe.
Let us worship God as youth…with questions and eager hearts.
Let us worship God as adults…with gratitude and praise.
Let us worship God as elders…with wisdom and hope.
Let the Body of Christ sing praises to God, from whom all blessings flow.
*MORNING PRAISE SONG Amazing Love
PRAYING FOR FORGIVENESS (Unison)
We confess, O God, how difficult it is to be still. And once we are still, we confess how difficult it is to listen. And once we listen, we confess how difficult it is to obey. Forgive us our restlessness, our hearing deficiency, and our negligence of your nudges. Grant us another chance, and nudge on in the name of Jesus. Amen.
RECEIVING GOD'S WORDS OF FORGIVENESS
Our Lord does not easily get angry and he definitely does not stay angry for long, because he quickly forgives us our sin. Children of all ages, hear the good news and receive it with joy: In Jesus Christ we receive full forgiveness from sin and freedom to live as new people. Alleluia! Amen
PRAISE SONGS Good News, He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands, Step By Step
CHILDREN’S PRAYER OF BLESSING (Unison)
Draw our children face-to-face with you, O Lord. May they feel your presence, and taste your goodness; may they experience your power to renew and strengthen them in times of need; and may they long for more of you each day of their lives. Amen.
We Come Before God’s Open Word
ASKING THE LORD TO OPEN OUR EYES, EARS, AND HEARTS
SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 9:51-62 (p. 487)
MESSAGE "Excuses, Excuses--Jesus Has Heard All of Them Before!"
ASKING OUR LORD'S BLESSING
APOSTLE'S CREED (Let’s follow the leader)
I believe in God / the Father almighty / creator of heaven and earth. /
I believe in Jesus Christ / his only Son, our Lord. / He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit / and born of the Virgin Mary. / He suffered under Pontius Pilate / was crucified, died, and was buried. / He descended to the dead. / On the third day he rose again. / He ascended into heaven / and is seated at the right hand of the Father. / He will come again / to judge the living and the dead. / I believe in the Holy Spirit / the holy catholic Church / the communion of saints / the forgiveness of sins / the resurrection of the body / and the life everlasting. / Amen.
Celebrating God
WE BRING GIFTS TO THE LORD / OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
OFFERTORY PRAYER (Unison)
Holy Father, sustainer and supplier of all our needs, we present these offerings to you as an expression of our gratitude and as an investment in fulfilling the mission you have put before us - to know Christ and to make him known. Sanctify our gifts for these purposes we pray. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS CONCERNING THE FAMILY OF GOD
PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER
CLOSING SONG Jesus Lamb of God
BENEDICTION BLESSING & RESPONSE - 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. (2x)
POSTLUDE
This month, the Missions Ministry is presenting Maureen Menard. Maureen is one of the missionaries KRC sponsors. Maureen Menard, who works with Bethany Ministries, is the Vice President of Youth With a Mission International (YWAM) and the Director of International Center for Discipleship Training Schools (DTS). She is currently stationed in Cape Town, in the Republic of South Africa. The primary focus of the International Center for Discipleship Training Schools is on leadership development. The Center provides encouragement, support, and expertise in program/resource development, and partners with YWAM. Likewise, YWAM provides leadership, staff development, and training using Biblical concepts and principles to promote outreach to others. Both agencies train missionary leaders. Therefore, sponsoring Bethany Ministries is like “investing” in all of the many missionaries that attend their training schools. Maureen's job involves much travel, and she has expressed a special interest in promoting ministry to women and children at risk. For more information, or to contact Maureen, visit Bethany Ministries, International DTS, or YWAM websites.
Praise God for John Schubert and all others who worked with the Missions Ministry to make a success of KRC’s Annual Pancake Breakfast outreach and community fellowship opportunity; and for Maureen Mooney and all of the volunteers who assisted in the Plant Sale/Swap sponsored by Evangelism Ministry. $414 in breakfast donations will go to the Valatie Food Pantry, and $300 in proceeds from the plant sale will be used to support Evangelism projects.
If you are willing to offer your services to the Lemonade Stand ministry following Worship during the summer months, please contact Sally Heimroth, 784-3164.
8KRC’S VBS 2012 - A PROGRAM FOR KIDS AGE 3 to GRADE 88
Christian Ed Ministry is looking for volunteers to teach and to help in our NATIONAL PARKS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL program June 25th to 29th, 9 a.m. to noon each day. A volunteer sign-up sheet is available on the back table. For additional information about the positive rewards of serving in this ministry and the relatively small time commitment involved, please see Patti Varga. Forms are also available to pre-register children for this year’s fun, informative, spiritually-nurturing program. For those of you interested in helping out with VBS, but were unable to attend the recent informational meeting, please contact Patti Varga.
Leré Visagie (2nd), David Mooney (10th), Dawn Tuttle (10th),
Lois Bertram (13th), Richard Van Alstyne (13th), Seth Mooney (15th),
Brooke Barmen (21st), William Schneider (26th), Florence Rivera (27th),
Beverly Van Alstyne (27th).
PLEASE NOTE:
A BIRTHDAY CARD IS ON THE BACK TABLE
FOR FORMER KRC PASTOR, DAN WRAY (1992 – 1995),
IN CELEBRATION OF HIS UPCOMING 65TH BIRTHDAY.
PLEASE STOP BY AND TAKE A MOMENT TO SIGN IT.
KRC SMALL GROUPS
KRC offers a small group opportunity on Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the church. This coming Thursday, the group is continuing a Joyce Meyer study, “How to Study the Word,” with Pastor Rudy leading. All are invited to attend, and walk-ins are always welcome!
Please note Libby Little’s June Update on the back table, and feel free to pick up a copy for your information and as a prayer guide.
PLEASE JOIN THE CRAFTS GROUP, "THE OLDE DUTCH AND SUCH" - Dawn Tuttle, Jane Deane, and Joy Bertram - FRIDAYS AT 9:30 AM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. We are creating items for the KRC fair/bazaar which will take place November 3. The Essenes were an ancient Hebrew group known for their devotion to God, and we honor them with our crafting. Please save wine corks and plastic grocery bags for use in this project. A box is available in the room across from the church office for collecting these materials.
MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS TO THE KRC FAMILY FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF THE VALATIE FOOD PANTRY. The Pantry served 100 families in April, including 170 adults, 54 seniors/handicapped, and 130 children. The Pantry is heavily over-stocked on spaghetti at this time, but other non-perishable foods that are always popular are evaporated milk; coffee; sugar; boxed cereals; pancake mix; syrup; jelly; canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; spaghetti sauce; mac & cheese; dinner helpers; apple sauce; juice; cake & brownie mixes. Donations may be placed in the collection containers available in the church entryways.
Remember to Pray for
• those who do not know Christ, or are struggling in their faith or with other spiritual issues.
• KRC’s Consistory members and administrative ministries.
• KRC programs & projects and those administering them: Vacation Bible School beginning June 25; church restoration; tricentennial events.
• leaders & those attending KRC’s Sunday School, Youth Group, new small group ministries, adult Bible study, Community Prayer Group, & New Members’ Class.
• our state and national leaders, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.
• our missionaries: Dave and Char Alexander, Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Alex and Fran Knauss, Maureen Menard, Dick and Carolyn Otterness, Brian and Bea Post, Seth and Melissa Rogati, Betty Ann Stedwell.
• our children sponsored through Compassion or other agencies..
• those, especially children, victimized by natural disasters; abuses of war and violence; exploitation; neglect; and family hostility.
• families and friends grieving the loss of loved ones, especially the Walsh Family grieving the death of Stephen Walsh; and Arlene Smith and family grieving the recent loss of her husband, Minor Smith, brother of Ken Smith.
• Baby Luther, new born to Jeannie and Scott, who was born with a kidney problem which might require surgery.
• Maureen Mooney recovering from a recent infection.
• Kenneth Cadieux, facing the possibility of another knee replacement.
• John Bosquet-Morra and Isabelle as they visit Sloan Kettering this coming Thursday for a second opinion on treatment of the mass on John’s left kidney. John & Isabelle thank you for your prayers, which mean so much to them.
• others battling cancer: Emese; Joann Marvin; Rick; Matt; Roman Murynec; Helen Drumm; Tammy DeVito; Dick; Sal Alessi; Melissa M; Judy Iocco; Stephanie; Ron Jensen; Patricia’s mother; Donna Scalera; Tom Saulpaugh.
• those awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery, injury, or illness; chronically ill; or in hospice care: David Johnson; Raymond McGee; Dick Richardson; Hope Lane; Amy; Bille-Jean Cartwright, ICC senior; Jack, grandfather of Patti Varga; Lou Galm; Romona DenBesten; Jim Baker’s mother; Ruth Edge; Dave Ennis’s father; Joan Clause; Florence Rivera; Kathy Schneider’s father in Barnwell; Paul Varga.
• a favorable outcome in John’s arbitration case.
• those who are traveling.
• those facing challenges, conflicts, difficult decisions: Kara (Ennis) Mobley; the Schuberts, as they attempt to sell John’s mother’s home in Troy; Clayton, as he selects a college; Louise; Libby Little, facing a demanding schedule; those struggling with unnamed issues; caregivers of children with health/developmental issues; those with employment or other economic troubles; those suffering discouragement, depression, despair, or other mental health issues; those struggling with dependencies/substance abuse, especially George in South Africa; those dealing with family relationships; young people challenged by the demands of schooling, looking for jobs, dealing with many temptations confronting young adults.
• God’s blessing on those recently engaged/married, expecting babies, new/first-time parents: Terry (Gaylord) Nawrot, expecting twins in July; 1st-time-parents Tom and Jaime (Welcome) Eastman (Baby Evan Anthony Eastman, born Saturday, May 19); Brad & Kelly Babic (Baby Taylor Marie); Jeannie and Scott (Baby Luther); the Principis (Baby Gianna Drew).
• those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill, especially Diane Morgan.
• our residence-bound members: Ken Smith; Murray Leonardson, and Mike Rivera.
• our military men and women, especially Josh Heimroth, recently deployed to Afghanistan - that they may know God’s presence and protection.
• families and friends of our military troops, and victims of warfare & violence worldwide, that they may be blessed with God’s peace and reassurance.
Regular reports are needed on the progress or condition of all individuals on our prayer and praise lists. If you have updated information, especially regarding individuals whose names appear in bold print, please call the church office.
Remember To Thank & Praise God for
• all who serve KRC Ministries by meeting regularly, setting goals, preparing recommendations, & working together to complete projects and responsibilities.
• the report that John Bosquet-Morra’s consult at Weill Cornell last Monday on treating his kidney tumor was so positive and encouraging.
• the outreach and good fellowship of KRC’s annual pancake breakfast and plant swap and sale, and for all of those who gave so much of their time and talents to make these events such a success.
• the news that Perry Jones’ wife, Sue Jones, who suffered a severe broken ankle several months ago, has been back to work for some time and is able to walk without assistance of any kind.
• a good recovery for Rev. Ron Stockhoff following shoulder replacement surgery.
• the good report that Fred Oles is back to normal routines following successful stent placements.
• Pastor Rudy Visser, a Spirit-filled preacher of the Word and leader of vision.
• the blessing of family and friends.
• the wonderful ways God shows his love to us, especially during difficult times.
• those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, & those who have sacrificed their well-being and lives for the peace & liberties we enjoy.
If you have prayer requests that you would like to have placed on the email and phone prayer chains, please forward them to krc@fairpoint.net or call Paul at 859-4158. If you are not already on our email prayer list, and would like to receive prayer and praise requests through email, please contact Paul to have your address added. If you do not have email, contact Jane Smith at 758-6442, and she will be happy to include you in the phone prayer chain.
FLAVORS - KRC’S COMMEMORATIVE COOKBOOK
The cookbook committee has selected, cooked, and photographed recipes submitted by members of the congregation. The book has now gone to press, and we need your help! Donations to this project are greatly appreciated, and checks may be made out to Kinderhook Reformed Church with “cookbook” in the memo.
CONTRIBUTORS OF $100 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A FREE COOKBOOK.
OFFICE, EMAIL,
WEBSITE, AND FAX INFORMATION
Email Address – krc@fairpoint.net
Website Address – kinderhookreformedchurch.com
Rev. Rudy is scheduled to be in his church office
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
If you wish to meet with Pastor during these times,
please call ahead for an appointment.
Evenings are set aside for meetings, pastoral visitations,
and counseling.
For assistance on Mondays, please call 859-4158
Church Phone 758-6401 Church Fax 758-6402
Phone messages are picked up several times daily.
If you need immediate assistance anytime, please call 859-4158.
2012 EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF OUR 300th YEAR
June 25-29, 9-12 Noon daily “National Parks Vacation Bible School” for ages 3 through Grade 8
July 20, 7 pm An evening of acoustic worship with Derek Levendusky -
Derek is the lead singer of the band, “Isaiah 6”
Fall Concert (details TBA)
November 3, Church Bazaar
December 16, 3rd annual Lessons & Carols with organist David Smith & choir
KRC 2012-2013 CONSISTORY
Pastor Rev. Rudy Visser, President of Consistory, Classis Delegate
Deacons
Noreen Dick – ’13, Church Family 758-6640
Patrice Lyons – ’13, Missions 758-8400
Barbara Vosburgh –’13, Stewardship / Treasurer -6512
Elders
Dave Ennis – ’13, Worship 784-9656
Maureen Mooney – ’12, Evangelism / Clerk 210-6079
Dawn Van Buren – ’13, Cemetery / Pastoral Relations /
Personnel / VP of Consistory 758-7564
Patti Varga–’12, Christian Education 392-4771
John Schubert, Chairman, Classis Financial Committee
KRC STAFF
KRC Secretary Cemetery Supervisor/KRC Sexton
Paul Clause – 859-4158 Greg Clause – 369-8472, 758-1338
