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The Newsletter of the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack
A Reformed Church in America Congregation
The Fisherman
April 2015
2015 CONSISTORY
Elders
Bill Better
Louise Bliss
Glenn Holzhauer
Lloyd Lawrence
Steve Race
Julie Veronezi
Deacons
Donna Lynk Campion
Roger Case
Mike Daly
John Dunham
Cheryl Halleran
Cindy VanAlphen
Missionaries
RCA -Partner in Mission(PIM)
Staff
Rev, Linda Miles
Pastor
Lloyd Lawrence
Director of Bell Choir
Andrea Mastrianni
Director of Music
Shelley Robinson
Administrative Assistant
Nelson Santiago
Sexton
Reformed Dutch Church
of Claverack
Drawer K
Claverack, NY 12513
518-851-3811
518-851-9790 (fax)
[email protected]
claverackreformedchurch.org
PASTOR'S CORNER
Grace and peace to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ,
It is with great joy that I announce to you that I will be
installed as the pastor and teacher of the Reformed Dutch
Church of Claverack at 4 pm on Sunday, April 19th. All are
invited to witness and share in the sacred vows which will be
administered by the Columbia-Greene Classis president,
Nancy McClure Long.
These vows affirm the covenant between the
Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack and its minister. There
will also be a charge to the congregation which will be
delivered by Rev. David Tipple, supervisor of the church and
a charge to the minister which will be delivered by
Rev. Dr. Renee House who was my advisor and professor in
seminary.
As we embark on this holy relationship I am filled awe.
I am deeply aware of my responsibilities and I ask the church
family to recommit to their promises to faithfully serve the
church as it declares the good news of Christ to the world.
My prayer is that my ministry here may be long and fruitful.
There will be a reception after the service in the
fellowship hall. Please kindly RSVP by email,
[email protected] or phone 518-851-3811 if you will be
able to attend the reception.
In the service of Christ,
Pastor Linda
LENTEN SERVICES
We will have several services in the next few months to enhance your Lenten journey and
to celebrate Palm Sunday and Easter. All are welcome to attend. More information is
available by calling the church office at 518-851 -3811.
Maundy Thursday April 2nd 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service and Communion
Easter April 5th 9:30 am Celebration of the Resurrection in word and music
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES & HAPPENINGS!!
April 12th: No Sunday School
April 19th: Pastor Linda Miles Installation at 4 pm at the Reformed Dutch Church of
Claverack followed by a reception.
Save the Date: Sunday, May 3rd Annual Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner
Financials: During the month of February, the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack took
$15,571.60 in income and expended $12,161.63 in expenses respectively. Fully itemized
reports are available at the church office upon request
Coffee Hour Signup Sheet is located on the bulletin board on the right by the calendar just
inside the front doors of the CEB. Is there a special date or event that is important to you?
Please consider hosting coffee hour Sunday. All you need to do is make a pot of coffee.
CORRESPONDENCE:
From Ghent Food Pantry: "Thank you for your kind letter and very generous donation to our
pantry. We are so blessed to be on the receiving end of such kindness. We appreciate your
faithfulness to the many families that we serve"
Pastor Linda Miles office hours will be posted in each Sunday's bulletin. She is also
available by appointment. The best way to reach her is by cell phone: 845-430-3348
or by e-mail: [email protected]
Church office hours are: Tuesday thru Thursday 9 am to 2 pm.
Boy Scout Corner Troop 121
The scouts finished another successful fundraiser at Applebee's on behalf of
the church. They are currently working on their Personal Management merit
badge.
Sunday School Corner - There will be no Sunday School on April 12th
On March 22nd Sunday School made "resurrection rolls".
On Palm Sunday, March 29th Sunday School made "pretzels" which everyone at
coffee hour also get to enjoy every year!
The Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack
Consistory Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Approved March 11, 2015
Present - Lloyd Lawrence, Mike Daly, Rev. Dave Tipple, Bill Better, Donna Lynk Campion, John Dunham,
Pastor Linda Miles, Julie Veronezi, Cindy VanAlphen, Steve Race, Roger Case, Louise Bliss, Cheryl Halleran
Absent-Glenn Holzhauer
An agenda is attached.
1.
Opening Prayer & Devotions: by Pastor Linda
2. Additions/Deletions to Agenda: incorporated below.
3.
Rev. Tipple's Report: Pastor Linda was excused from the meeting & Rev Tipple presented &
read the recommended compensation package and call for Pastor Linda Miles. Following
discussion of the package, Louise made a motion to accept the recommended package which
was 2nd by Cheryl and passed unanimously. All Consistory members present signed the
recommended call agreement which will be presented to the Commission on Congregations in
mid-March for their action. Rev Tipple then left the meeting with our thanks & Pastor Linda
returned.
4.
Minutes: Minutes of December 18, 2014 were reviewed & approved (Julie moved, John 2nd,
passed unanimously) They will be sent to the office for filing.
4a. Election of Consistory Officers/Volunteers:
i. Vice President - Mike made a motion that Bill continue, 2nd by Roger, passed
unanimously,
ii. Clerk - Cindy made a motion that Mike continue, 2nd by Cheryl, passed
unanimously.
iii.
Senior Deacon - Julie made a motion that Cindy become Senior Deacon, 2nd by
Mike, passed unanimously.
5.
Property Usage Requests: There were two requests & they were unanimously approved on a
motion by Lloyd, 2nd by Julie.
6.
Correspondence: We received numerous thank you notes from groups & persons which were
circulated.
7.
Ushering Sign up: List was passed around. Communion/Preparation was also circulated.
8.
Deacon's Report: There was nothing to report at this time.
9.
Elder's Report: A baptism has been approved and will be scheduled. Julie is continuing to
update the current list of active members. A letter inviting people for Easter is going out shortly.
Rev. Kathryn Beilke of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Hudson will join us in Ash Wednesday
services. Pulpit supply is needed for April 26 and will be addressed.
10. Old Business:
a.
Website -There was discussion and approval to purchase a package for a theme for our
website at a cost estimated to be $48. Julie made a motion to approve, 2nd by Cheryl,
passed unanimously. Steve will handle this. Louise volunteered to try & update the site
with current information. A timeline was estimated to be mid-March.
b.
Email Usage for voting - A proposed policy developed by a subcommittee was reviewed,
and following discussion Bill made a motion that we not use any email voting, 2nd by
Steve, passed unanimously.
c.
The portable microphone was previously approved.
11. New Business:
a. The Classis request for the Chalice will be looked into.
b. There was an updated form for
Building
Use Requests. Following a review &
discussion Cheryl made a motion to approve the form, 2nd by Steve which passed
unanimously. The form will be sent to VP or Minister, Administrative Aide & the
Property Committee for review & approval.
c. The date of the Annual Meeting was confirmed as March 15, 2015. There will be a brunch
served.
12. Committee Reports:
a.
Christian Growth - Cheryl There are some new children in SS and a confirmation class is
planned for next year.
b. Cemetery - Mike presented an annual report produced by the Board of Trustees.
c.
d.
Missions -Lloyd stated We will be collecting for Mercy Ships during Lent.
Nurture - Julie states she is planning to visit the area nursing homes with Sunday School
gifts.
e.
Finance - Nate provided the usual monthly report as well as the proposed 2015 budget.
He explained that most of the income figures in the proposed budget were based on
2014 numbers. The 2015 assessment by RCA is $88.02 per member. There is a small
increase in salary built in for church employees. There is a small surplus & Nate
suggested that we consider safely investing some of the surplus to gain some return on
those monies. There was also a recommendation to use funds from a People-lnMissions half share (previously designated for the Hawleys, who have since retired from
the missionary field) for local missions. Following discussion Donna made a motion to
accept the budget, 2nd by Cheryl and passed unanimously.
Nate explained that changes in his job have required him to step down as Treasurer of
our Church. He believes he has located a suitable replacement (Shirley Sullivan, who has
since accepted) and he will assist in the transition. Consistory thanked Nate for his many
years of meticulous attention to our finances.
f.
Building & Property - John & Julie - The missing chairs have still not been located. There
is now a sign out sheet for members to use when borrowing chairs, dishes, etc. . There
are some issues with a tree in front of the church and an arborist is going to evaluate it
and provide an opinion.
g.
Worship - Cindy - We should rise during Praise songs
h.
Personnel - Mike & Julie will be complete employee reviews/evaluations. Salary
increases will be retroactive once these are completed.
13. Meeting Adjourned with a closing prayer offered by Pastor Linda.
Next Consistory Meeting: March 11, 2015
Respectfully submitted, Mike Daly
Bible Trivia - Answers are after birthdays and anniversaries.
1. How did Judus identify Jesus to the soldiers?
2. Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?
3. What was the name of the high priest's servant who had his ear cut off by the disciple and
subsequently reattached by Jesus?
RDCC Historical Trivia - Answers are after birthdays and anniversaries.
1. 1947-48 marked the year of what sanctuary happening?
2. The brass cross, candle holders, and vases that are used during worship services were
donated to mark what occasion?
3. Galleries were first introduced in the present sanctuary in what year?
(1817? 1845? 1854?)
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•THIS
MONTH
Anniversaries
April Birthdays
Judy Brousseau
Katherine Cook
Andrew Mackerer
Holly Barton
Lori Lennon
Arlene Snyder
Jan Dunham
Sarah Veronezi
4/3
4/4
4/4
4/6
4/8
4/8
4/10
4/10
Vinessa Bowman
Ashley Zapp
Anne Stone
Florentina Campion
Lydia Skoda
Amy Race
Jim O'Neill
William Krein
Jennifer Lynn Stupplebeen
April Anniversaries
4/13
4/18
4/19
4/19
4/19
4/25
4/26
4/30
4/30
Gary &Shanda Steenburn 4/20
Stanford & Edna Card
4/21
Bible Trivia answers: 1. By giving Him a kiss (Matthew 26:47-49). 2. Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18; John
18:40) 3. Malchus (John 18:10)
RDCC Trivia answers: 1. The building faced condemnation due to cracks in the walls and ceiling (cost to repair and decorate
$12,000). 2. The death of Rev Hageman (age 92) by his family. 3. 1817 as part of the first renovation of the church
APRIL LECTIONARY READINGS
The Lectionary is a list of scripture readings that are traditionally used for each Sunday of the
church year. Many preachers choose from these readings for their sermon texts. They are
created in a three year cycle to cover many important bible passages. Here are the readings for
April 2015.
April 5th Easter: Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
April 12th Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-25; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19:31
April 19th Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48
April 26th Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Special thanks to the following members of our congregation for the Easter Lily
donations.
Donated By:
Bill Better
In Memory of deceased members of the
Alstead family
Sharon Kavanaugh
In Memory of my father Richard Albert!
Nickolas & Linda Miles
In Memory of William & Ann Miles
In Memory of James Willmore
In Memory of Heather Miles
The Skoda Family
In Celebration of Easter
The Mayo Family
In Memory of Winfield Hotaling
In Memory of Kenneth & Alice Mayo
The Stupplebeen Family
In Memory of Loved Ones
Norma Barnard & Family
In Memory of Abram Barnard
Kitty Osterhoudt
In Memory of my parents
In Memory of my dearest friend, Kevin
John & Jan Dunham
In Celebration of our grandchildren:
Elliot, Lindsay, Joel, Casey, & Mina
Tom & Tanya Hotalen
In Celebration of Easter
Shirley & Stephen Shumsky
In Memory of Mary & Frank Shumksy
In Memory of Helen & Tremaine Dallas
Carol, Judy, & Jeanne (The Ham Girls)
In Memory of Merlin & Irene Ham
Betty Ostrander
In Memory of Loved Ones
Nancy Winch
In Memory of Edward & Esther (Stark)
Gilligan and Loved ones
Mike Daly
In Memory of Ralph Bielefeldt
Mr & Mrs. Bruce Kline & Family
In Memory of loved ones
Andrea & Frank Mastrianni
In Memory of Barbara K Beebe & Charles E Beebe
In Memory of Frank A Mastrianni Jr.
Carol, Jim & Conor O'Neill
In Memory of Veronica & Fred Doerfer
In Memory of Roberta & Noyes O'Neill
In Memory of Ginger Castle & Blanche Krupowicz
In Celebration of Adeline Boroski
Joan Anderson
In Memory of Al Anderson
PRAYER CONCERNS LIST
Please pray for:
Norma Barnard's neighbor...Wanda
Bill Better
Louise Bliss' family/friend...Gene, Aunt
Alice, Uncle Willard, Geneva/
William, a friend
Mike Bowman's friend...Ed, Jr.
Joan Brown's family...Sister
Kent+Jill Busman
Campion Family friend...Robert
Andrea Mastrianni's family...Aunt Linda
Phyllis Mayo's friend...Jane
Kathy McNamee's family...nephew
Pastor Linda Mile's friends...Reverends
Carol+Kathy, Cathy's+Rosanne's
loved ones, burned-out family of 7
Linda Van Loon Mack's nephew...Justin
Heather + Ryan Niver's family/friends
Grandfather Otis/Ricardo, Michelle
Cook Family friends...Teresa, Frances
Carol O'Neill's family/friend...Aunt Addie,
Cathy, Jeff's loved ones/dear friend
Dunhams' friends...Shaquanda, Marta
Jean Orlich's friend...Mary
The Hallenbecks + friend...Velma
Hazel Ormerod
Cheryl Halleran's friend...Mikey
Sylvia Hardy
Ostrander Family/friends...Mary, Kay/
Nancy, Sue
Harriet Hegeman's brother...David
Jenny Post's friends...Marie, Corrie
Hotalen Family...Virginia
Race Family...Susan, Neal
Sue Ihlenburg's niece...Lisa
Shelley Robinson...Chris
Anna and Erik Kauppinen
Schoep family/friend...Terra/Robert
Irene Kitchie...Wayne + family
Schroeppel Family friend...Harriet
Pam Kline's family...Jake, Maureen,
brother-in-law
Dianne Slusar's mother...Joyce's loved ones
Jan Lynch's family/friends...Darla,
Darin+Crystal+Bryce/Hugh
Klose's loved ones, Nancy+Son,
Koa Jon
Jennifer Stupplebeen's Grandfather...James
Margaret Mac Intyre's loved ones
Ruth Manning's Family...Chantal
Denise Smith's friend...Susan
Frieda Van Deusen's nephew...Nick
Julie Veronezi's friends...Jane, Brittney,
THCS friend
Weinmans...Aunt Lillian's loved ones
Wilber Family/friends...John, Carolyn, Jackie,
Kevin, Deena+husband, Blake/friend's
granddaughter
...and those who are housebound or are in rehab/nursing/assisted-living homes:
HOME: Nelson Dickey (Virginia Ambrose's father, who is living with her)
KAATERSKILL CARE: Donald Gilmour (Mary Lou Knull's father)
PINE HAVEN: Hazel Ormerod, Pauline Gowen (P-L's Mom)
THE PINES: Aunt Addie (Carol O'Neill's family)
WHITTIER: Lois Gorts, Mary and Charles Hallenbeck, Laura Cornell (former member)
April 2015
Mon
Sun
Tue
Thu
Wed
Fri
1
Lectionary Mtg 1 1am L
6
5
EASTER
Worship 9:30am
AA 8 pm DS
HVCS 7 - 9:30pm F
13
12
Worship 9:30am
19
Worship 9:30am
Pastor Miles
Installation 4-7pm
F&S
AA 8 pm DS
HVCS 7 - 9:30pm F
20
A A 8 pm DS
HVCS7-9:30pmF
27
26
Worship 9:30am
AA 8 pm DS
HVCS7-9:30pmF
7
Lectionary Mtg 11 am L
8
14
Lectionary Mtg 11am L
23
Bible Study 9:30am L
Bell Choir 6:50pm S
Choir 7:30pm S
29
28
Boy Scouts 7pm F
30
Bible Study 9:30am L
Bell Choir 6:50pm S
Choir 7:30pm S
Columbia Land
Conservancy workshop
4-9pm F
C: Cemetery Rm
DS: Downstairs
classrooms
K: Kitchen
F: Fellowship Hall
L: Library
S: Sanctuary
4
10
Peer Support
9am L
11
Krein Shower 3pm
F
17
16
Bible Study 9:30am L
Bell Choir 6:50pm S
Choir 7:30pm S
22
21
3
GOOD FRIDAY
Peer Support
9am L
9
Bible Study 9:30am L
Bell Choir 6:50pm S
Choir 7:30pm S
15
Boy Scouts 7pm F
Lectionary Mtg 11am L
Lectionary Mtg 1 1am L
2
Bible Study 9:30 am L
Tenebrae Service &
Communion 7:00pm
Consistory Mtg 7pm
L
Elders/Deacons Mtg
6:45pm L
Sat
18
Peer Support
9am L
24
Peer Support
9am L
Girl Scouts 7pm8am F
25
(girl scouts till
Sam F)
Kline Shower 15pm F