Kinderhook Reformed Church Worship Services

“To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”

Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2014

Rev. Rudy Visser, Pastor

A warm welcome to visitors.  We would like to get to know you better

and invite you to sign our Guest Book in the entranceway and fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate.

  8:30 A.M.  CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

  Welcome/Announcements

  Morning Prayer

*Morning Praise                                                                                   Sweet, Sweet Spirit

  Prayer for Illumination

  Scripture     2 Chronicles 24:13, Colossians 3:10 & Psalm 40:16 (Pp. 323, 834, 400)

  Message                                                                                 “Restore, Renew, Rejoice”

  Prayer of Thanks

  Intercessory Prayer

*Song of Devotion                                                                          Spirit of the Living God          

*Benediction

10 A.M.  CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

All are invited to enjoy refreshments and fellowship

downstairs in the Fellowship Room following today’s Worship service.

Ushers:  Jim Dunham, Fred Hickman, Barry Knights, Gary Leggett

Greeter(s): Tana Thompson                      Pre-school Nursery available downstairs.

   Prelude   Welcome and Announcements

   God’s Greeting

Boldly Approaching our God

   Call to Worship (Responsive)

Holy Spirit, soar and lift us high into the light of joy.
     Holy Spirit, soar and carry us on the wings of hope.
Holy Spirit, soar and send us to the searching and the hungry.
     Holy Spirit, soar and bring us to deeper friendships

     and ever larger circles of care.
Holy Spirit, soar and raise us on the winds of love

and make our songs echo on every mountain and in every heart.
     Holy Spirit, soar and make us one. Make us whole.

 *Hymn of Praise #291                                                                         Sweet, Sweet Spirit

    Pentecost Litany

      (Pouring of the Water)

PASTOR:  In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
The earth was formless and empty,
and darkness was upon the face of the deep;
and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. (Gen. 1: 1-2)
CHILD:  The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;
the God of glory thunders and moves over the mighty waters. (Psalm 29: 3)

      (Singing of the Wind Chimes)

PASTOR:  The wind blows where it chooses. You hear the sound of it,
but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.
So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. (John 3: 8)
CHILD:  The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare.

And yet He is the one who makes the deer give birth  

and in God's temple all shouts, "Glory unto Him!" (Psalm 29:9)

      (Pouring of the Soil)

PASTOR:  When you send forth your Spirit all living things are created;
and you renew the face of the earth. (Psalm 104:30)
CHILD:  The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, 

world and those who live in it. (Psalm 24:1)

      (Lighting of a Candle)

PASTOR:  John baptized with water; but Jesus baptized us

with the Holy Spirit -- all-consuming as a fire. (Luke 3:16)
CHILD:  The voice of the Lord flashes forth like flames of fire.
The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness;

the Lord is able to change our chaos and pain. (Psalm 29: 7-8)

PASTOR:  The Lord give strength to his people!
CONGREGATION: The Lord bless his children with his Holy Spirit! (Psalm 29:11)

We Come before God’s Open Word

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture       2 Chronicles 24:13, Colossians 3:10 & Psalm 40:16 (Pp. 323, 834, 400)

Message                                                                                   “Restore, Renew, Rejoice”

Prayer of Thanks

Celebrating God

Restore, Renew, Rejoice ​ in our Midst ​

Profession of Faith​  (Video)

Offering/Offertory Song, Sunday School                                                      Good News!

Doxology

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Hymn #297                                                                          Spirit of the Living God

Blessing, Benediction, 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. (2x)

  Postlude

~Please Note~

•    Beginning Sunday, June 15, Sunday School will be in recess for the summer months and will resume in September.

•    Sunday, July 6, through Sunday, August 31, the 8:30 and 10 am worship services will combine and meet for worship at 9 a.m.

Our grateful appreciation to all who worked so selflessly to make KRC’S recent Annual Pancake 
Breakfast and Plant Swap/Sale events such a successful time of fellowship and outreach to our 
community!  

HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY

Leré Visagie (2^nd), David Mooney (10^th), Jean Hacker, (9^th),

Dawn Tuttle (10^th), Lois Bertram (13^th), Seth Mooney (15^th),

Brooke Barmen (21^st), Bill Schneider (26^th), Florence Rivera (27^th),

Bev Van Alstyne (27^th)

~VALATIE ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY UPDATE~

MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS TO THE KRC FAMILY for your ongoing support of the Valatie Food Pantry. Many families regularly benefit from your generosity to this community ministry.  Non-perishable foods that are 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 & brownie mixes. Donations may be placed in the collection containers available in the entryways of the church.

KRC’s share of support this year is $5,728.14 for services and resources to be provided for us by
the Reformed Church in America at the local, regional, and national levels. EACH MEMBER’S SHARE 
OF THIS YEAR’S CLASSIS ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN SET AT $86.79.  All who are able to do so are encouraged 
to offer, over and above regular giving, their share of this support.  The full share does not have 
to be given at one time, but may be given in as many increments as are convenient. That’s just under
$2.50 per week for each week remaining in this year. All contributions for this purpose should be 
designated, “Classis Assessment.”  

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR

• Pastor Rudy Visser, a Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision.
• all who serve KRC Ministries by meeting regularly, setting goals, preparing recommendations, and working together to complete their callings.
• KRC's Consistory, whose dedication to their calling is an inspiration to all.
• all His provisions for our basic life needs, and the wonderful ways God shows His love to us, especially during difficult times .
• The many dedicated and hard-working friends and members of the Kinderhook Reformed Church Family who serve on Consistory, church ministries, and committees; teach Sunday School; lead Youth Group, Bible studies, and prayer group; organize and carry out special church events; prepare food, serve, and clean up for coffee hours, receptions, and dinners; and who are always ready to offer whatever help and support they can to those in need.
• the blessing of times in which families fellowship, grow, give support; and bond together.
• those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, and those who have sacrificed their well-being and lives for the peace & liberties we enjoy.

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 and prayer requests, to krc@fairpoint.net or call Paul at 859-4158. 

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR

• those who do not know Christ, or who are struggling in their faith, especially: Brian, who is also experiencing disabling health issues; and Craig.
• KRC programs & projects and those planning & administering them: adult and children’s Sunday School; KRC’s youth; VBS; small group ministries; adult Bible studies; Community Prayer Group; outreach programs.
• KRC’s 2014 Consistory members; KRC’s administrative ministries, chairpersons, and supporting members. the missions and missionaries supported by KRC: Dave and Char Alexander, RCA missionaries, Taiwan; Alight Pregnancy Center, Hudson;  Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission; Alex and Fran Knauss,  Trans-World Radio; Maureen Menard, Youth with a Mission; Dick and Carolyn Otterness, RCA missionaries, Hungary; Brian and Bea Post, Wycliffe Bible Translators; Seth and Melissa Rogati, Young Life Ministry, St. Thomas; Betty Ann Stedwell, Christar International Mission.  
• our children sponsored through Compassion or other agencies.
• our military men & women, their families, and friends, that they may know God’s presence, protection, and peace. Remember especially Jason, serving in Afghanistan, as well as another unspoken military-related need.
• survivors of warfare, terrorism, violence, and natural and other disasters worldwide,  that they may be blessed with God’s peace and the reassurance that he is in control.
• our state and national leaders, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.
• those, especially children, suffering abuse; exploitation; neglect; family hostility.
• family and friends grieving the recent death of John Schubert, especially his wife, Sara, and children Lisa, Josh, Sara Lyn, and Mary;  those grieving the death of John Saunders; family and friends grieving the recent death of Sal Alessi.
• Bev Van Alstyne, recovering again at Albany Med from a broken pelvis sustained in a recent fall. Please remember Dick as well   
• Harry, cousin of Susan Lamont, recovering from a recent stroke.
• Amber and others about to graduate as they make their plans to attend college in the fall; pray that God will bless them with wisdom in all of the many challenges, choices, and decisions that they are facing.
• those awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery, injury, or illness;  chronically ill; or in hospice care: Amy Clinton; Estee Strumpfer; Carin; Barbara; A J and Chris Laraway; Mark Young; Luke; Bobby Bailey; Angie Rivera; John Dean Sr; Doris Schmieder; Angie Hickman; Baby Ellie LaTorre; Jean Skipper; Joe Harden; Isabelle Bosquet-Morra; Maureen Mooney;  Jane Smith; Liz Carroll; Jane Zanchelli; Dawn Tuttle; Ruth Edge; Laurie (Dunham) Maul; Paul Varga; Blanche Rogers; Florence Rivera.
• others battling or recovering from cancer: Sandy; Bridget; Mary Beth Gottshall; Kim Lyle’s grandmother, Linda; Gen Weiland; Harold; Sharon; Kevin; Theresa Van Warner; Rosemary Whitmore & Mrs. Martinez, mothers of Paul Varga's best friends; Steven Blun; Mary, Jessica Farley's mom; Dawn Tuttle's daughter-in-law; Leonard, Susan Lamont's cousin; Charlie Roppolo; Luci & sister, Guinda Derrico; Donna Scalera.
• those who are traveling: Deborah and Michael Spaulding traveling to Spain.
• those facing challenges and difficult decisions: Cliff; Jean Brouwer and family; Abby and Bill; Greg and Lisa, fighting addictions; Alex and his family; the Laraway/Lamont family; mothers and children who have had to leave their homes due to family violence; Christians, wherever they be, who are suffering persecution, Libby Little. YOU ARE WELCOME TO PICK UP A COPY OF LIBBY LITTLE’S MAY UPDATE LETTER FROM THE BACK TABLE.
• reassurance and peace for our loved ones who are nearing the close of this life.
• those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill.
• our residence-bound members, Gordie Van Buren and Murray Leonardson.

                                     KRC 2014 CONSISTORY

                  Pastor Rev. Rudy Visser, President of Consistory

                                                      Deacons

Jane Deane – ’14,  Outreach    758-7051

Noreen Dick – ’15,  Church Family    758-6640

Derick Latorre – ’14,  Stewardship / KRC Treasurer  376-1882

Barbara Vosburgh – ’15,   Property   758-6512

                                                        Elders

Maureen Mooney – ’14,  Outreach / Consistory Vice-President    210-6079

Dawn Tuttle – ’15,  Worship / Personnel / Consistory Clerk    758-6031

Patti Varga – ’15  Christian Education / Classis Delegate 392-4771

Bob Wildermuth – ’14,  Pastoral Relations     828-0690

                                                   KRC STAFF

               KRC Office Manager                     KRC Office Assistant    

              Paul Clause – 859-4158                   Liz Carroll – 758-6034

                                    Cemetery Supervisor/KRC Sexton

                                   Greg Clause – 369-8472, 758-1338

COMING EVENTS

Today, June  8 

         8:30 am  Early Worship Service            

       10:00 am  Worship - Sunday School Youth Sunday

Please Note:

Beginning next Sunday, June 15, Sunday School will be in recess

for the summer months and will resume in September.

       11:15 am  Adult Sunday School Class - main floor Conference Room

Mon., June 9

         9:30 am  Olde Dutch & Such Craft Group meets

         9:00 am  Cemetery Committee meets

         6:45 pm  Outreach Ministry meets

Tues., June 10

         7:00 pm  KRC Youth Group meets       

Thur, June 12

         9:00 am  Small Group meets @ KRC

          Please join us as we continue our study of the book of Revelation.

       10:00 am  Community Prayer Group @ KRC

Sun., July  6 – Sun. August 31 

Please Note:

The 8:30 and 10 am services will combine

and meet for worship at 9 a.m. during the summer months.

Servers Next Sunday, June 15, 2014

       Ushers:  Jim Baker, Bob Dreier, Dick Silvano

       Greeter(s):