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INSIDE THIS ISSUEAPRIL’S MISSION OF THE MONTH —————–—-— pg. 2CARING FOR CREATION ———-—————————– pg. 3CAPITAL REGION THEOLOGICAL CENTER NEWS — pg. 4GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP ——————————--—-– pg. 6GO RED! SUNDAY —-———-———--———————— pg. 9LENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE ———————-—— pg. 10

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Community Reformed Again Showsits Overflowing Generosity

Lou Ann Connelly

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be

measured to you." Luke 6:38

The Sew and Reap quilt group isawed and gratified at your gener-osity. Thank you all so muchfor your openhearted and open-handed support of our mission tobring smiles to the sick childrenof Albany Medical Center’s Chil-

dren’s Hospital through our Pillowcase Party.

You gave more than $575 to support this project. Todate, enough fabric for about 150 pillowcases has beenpurchased and cut into kits for the sewers to put togetheron April 2.

Many hospitalized kids will have their days and nightsbrightened by your kindness. Thank you again so much.

Capital Region Theological Center:www.capitalrtc.org

Pillow Case Project: www.conkerrcancer.org

Community Reformed Church: www.coloniereformed.org

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Community Reformed News2

The Children’s Hospital at Albany Med Tina Bottini

MISSION OF THE MONTH"...love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39

This month the Day Care and Community Re-

formed will be working together on April’s Mis-sion of the Month to benefit the Children’sHospital at Albany Medical Center.

Two stories of young people associated with thiscongregation tell us why this mission is so im-

portant.

Sarah and Bert Huiest write about their son Alexander:

Since birth, our son, Alexander, has faced manyserious gastrointestinal challenges. At 9months of age, his condition reached a crisisstate. He was rapidly losing weight, in greatpain and became listless.

He was then referred to a Pediatric Gastroen-terologist at Albany Medical Center Children’sHospital. As they worked to evaluate his condi-tion, Alexander had to undergo general anes-thesia for a surgical procedure.

They then were able to administer his initialmedications in a playroom environment wherehe was completely unaware of the medical staff and was very much at ease. As many of youknow, Alexander’s struggles are far from over.

As parents, many of our anxieties were allevi-

ated by the staff and child-friendly environment

of Albany Med’s Children’s Hospital. We aretruly blessed to have a facility so close to home.

Laurie Boisvert, a Day Care teacher, and her husband Roger tell of their daughter Christina:

Christina, having just made the Varsity CheerTeam, and starting to plan her Sweet Sixteenparty, was on top of the world.

On November 15th 2010 we went to the pediatri-

cian for what we thought was a torn muscle

We were told it wasn’t a muscle tear and wersent directly to the Children’s Hospital at AlbanMed.

We later learned it was a blood clot the lengtof her leg. Christina was rushed into the first o

what would be four surgical procedures. Haany piece of the clot broken off and traveled tChristina’s heart or lung, she would not be witus today.

The care she received at Albany Med was absolutely second to none and is the reason for hecomplete recovery. The Staff is unbelievablkind, caring and compassionate, and their professionalism and knowledge is amazing.

AMC is a teaching hospital, with many medica

students, residents, nursing students and othestaff assigned to young patients.

So it is with these two stories, and those omany other children of whom we may nevehear, that Community Reformed and ColoniCommunity Day Care are adopting Albany Med

cal Center Children’s Hospital as April’s Missioof the Month.

Let’s get out our pennies and fill the jar on thback table.

In addition, please make a pledge to one of thDay Care Children for their walk around ouvery own bike track which will take place oApril 29th.

Even better, join us for our walk to benefit AMCIf you would like to see what the Day Care is aabout, this is your perfect opportunity.

In coordination with this Mission of the Monththe pillowcases made on April 2 will likewisbenefit the children at Albany Med.




Caring For CreationApril 2011

Happy April Birthdays to…

Ariana Becker Barb BirdsallRobert Chandler Ana Crosbourne

Daniel DeRusso Audrey Northup

Ryan Stein

(If you haven’t told us the birthday months

of your family members and would like themincluded in this monthly feature, please con-tact Lou Ann Connelly at 356-3745 [email protected])

Going Green at Work

Green living isn't just for home. You can follow a fewsimple suggestions and make your workplace moreenvironmentally friendly, as well.

Reduce paper. When printing, use both sides of a piece of paper in order to conserve. Keep ascrap paper pile for misprinted or unnecessary documents to either print on or write on. Try to re-

use envelopes as many times as possible to cut down on waste. Also, consider purchasing a meshor cloth coffee filter as opposed to disposable paper filters.

Reduce your waste. Bring your own coffee cup or water bottle to work to avoid buying Styrofoam orpaper cups and throwing them away every day. Also, bring your lunch in a reusable containerrather than a disposable paper bag. Lastly, make sure your company has an easy-to-use recyclingprogram and that everyone is educated on how it works.

Be conscious of your supplies. Some office supplies are better for the environment than others; forexample, try to use paperclips rather than adhesive tape, and use crayons or colored pencils in-stead of solvent-based markers. Consider refillable pens and mechanical pencils rather than disposable ones.

Source: www.Lifetips.com

Passion SundayCrosses

The palm crosses that will be distrib-

uted at the end of Passion (Palm)

Sunday worship services were hand-made by families in seven mud hut

villages in Tanzania, East Africa, to

supplement meager incomes. Sales

help support community projects

such as agricultural and vocational

training, schools, water systems, and

emergency relief.

mailto:[email protected]






April 201

Both Christian and Jewish

traditions revere the work

of the Prophets. Old Testa-ment prophetic messages

were contextual and time-

specific, yet God's words are

also timeless. Come hear

anew the words of the

prophets, interpreting their words for our own con-

text. While this course is offered with our Lay

Theological Education Program Students in mind,

all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Beth Tanner

When: Thursdays & Fridays, July 21, 22, 28, 29

6:30-9:00 pm

Saturdays, July 23 and 30, 9:00 am-

2:30pm

Where: Niskayuna Reformed Church 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road

Niskayuna, NY 12309

Fee: $250; $200 to Audit

Registration Deadline: July 7, 2011

Register at www.capitalrtc.org

Quick Links

Visit our Website!

Register Now

About Us

View Our Other Courses!

Beat the winter blues with good companions and inspiring instructors!

THUS SAYS THE LORD:Listening to the Prophets, Old Testament Part II

Other upcoming courses

“A Walk in the Woods: Backpacking ThroughCreation”, with Rev. Kent Busman

Thursday through Sunday, April 28-May 1.

Join other pilgrims on this challenging journey

through the Western Adirondack Wilderness. $250.

Registration deadline: April 13, 2011

“Adding Strength, Speed & Balance to Your Con-

gregation”, with C. Jeff Woods Clifton Park Center Baptist Church

Thursday & Friday, May 12 & 13, 9am-4pm

Explore components of healthy congregational iden-

tity and visioning with this national consultant from

Albany. $85 by April 26; $95 thereafter. Reg. dead-

line: April 14, 2011

Register online at www.capitalrtc.org or by phone at

518-462-2470. Watch our website for information on

these and many other courses available in 2011.

Scholarships and group discounts available for most

classes; please contact us for an application.

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HAM FOR EASTER?

Get a gift certificate from

HoneyBaked Ham!!

APRIL 10TH

AT COMMUNITY REFORMED CHURCH OF COLONIE

After 8:00 and 10:30 service

TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

50% of all sales will be given to Community Reformed

Church of Colonie. Certificates in $25.00 denominations.

Pre-sales accepted – see Sue Bredice

458-8601 or [email protected]

HONEYBAKED HAM also sells side dishes and desserts.

Hams can mail ordered.

SAMPLES AVAILABLE ON APRIL 3RD AFTER SERVICES







Easter Flowers

_____ Lily @ $10 _____ Azalea @ $13

_____ Mums @ $8 _____ Tulips @ $8

_____ Hyacinths @ $8 _____ Daffodils @ $8_____ Hydrangea @ $15

Total Plants _____ Total Paid __________

Given By: _______________________________________

In Memory Of: _______________________________

In Honor Of: ________________________________ Please return this form and payment to the church office by April 17.

Checks should be made payable to CRCC.Plants will be supplied by the Shaker Shed.

Community Reformed Church701 Sand Creek Road

Colonie, New York869-5589

www.coloniereformed.org

Good Friday WorshipTenebrae

April 22nd

at 7:30 PMTenebrae, or "Service of Shadows," is one of the oldest traditions in theChristian church for the commemoration of the passion and death of Christ.

Through scripture readings and hymns the story of Christ's betrayal, triaand crucifixion is told. As the Passion story unfolds, candles are removedsymbolizing the fleeing of the disciples. The darkness deepens, until only theChrist Candle remains. This light is removed from the sanctuary representing Christ's crucifixion and death. The Light of our Church returns in glorEaster morning.

Due to the somber intensity of this service, child care is provided for children 2nd grade

and younger.




ACROSS DOWN

1. ―A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have __________you, so you must love one another. John 13:34

2. While they were eating, Jesus took bread, andwhen he had given thanks, he broke it and______ it to his disciples, saying, ―Take and eat;this is my body. Mathew 26:26

3. Each morning _________gathered as much as they needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away. Exodus 16:21

4. ―My children, I will be with you ____ a littlelonger. You will look for me, and just as I told theJews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you

cannot come.

5. You shall _____ murder. Exodus 20:13

6. ___ the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

7. ―Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal _____.‖

Mathew 25:46

8. In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should ________. Mathew 18:14

10. Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, ―Teacher, what good thing must I do to get _______ life?‖ Mathew 19:16




Talent AuctionLots of fun was had by all at the CRCC Talent Auction!

Thank you to everyone who made it such a successWe raised just over of $1700. The bidding was fasand furious but thanks to our auctioneer, Ron Smiththe bidders were winning some great talents.

Thanks to all who donated their talents (39 talents donated!!) and all those who participated in the biddingand lunch.

Special thanks to the Men's Ecumenical Scripture Study (Barry Bredice, PauBelus and Steve Smith as cooks and servers) who spon-sored a delicious lunch, to the bakers (Vicki Lane, KarenLatta, Mary Birdsall, Ann Green, Pat Smaldone & SueBredice) who made "sinfully" delicious desserts.

Finally, thanks to the fundraising committee: Patand Ralph Smaldone, Maggie George, Patti VanKempen, Paulette Johnson & Sue Bredice for theirgreat efforts and to everyone who helped to make it agreat day!

Barry’s Meatballs, yummm.

Steve, Barry & Paul dish it out.

Thanks, men of MESS,

for the great lunch.

Thanks, too, dessert makers.

The Talent Table Overflows Pick a Paddle, Any Paddle

Sue organizes with a smile

I have $15; who wil

give me $20?

Pat and Ralph manage the money.




Called to ServeSpecial to Sunday worship at Community Reformed is the Elders’ and Dea

cons’ prayers. Elders and Deacons

have distinct functions in the life andwork of a congregation, these aremanifested in their prayers.

In the Reformed Church, leadership isshared among the Minister, Elders andDeacons. Thus, our Elders and Deaconstake a very active role in our worship.

Elders are those who have care over thespiritual concerns of a congregation

They ―oversee the household of faith andencourage spiritual growth.‖ They ensure that the Word of God is preachedand that the sacraments are provided.

This special focus is reflected in the Elders’ ―Prayer for the People.‖ They prayfor the spiritual condition of the peopleof our church, for our leaders, and foour families who are in need of speciacare, such as those who are sick.

Deacons are charged with overseeing thechurch’s service and outreach beyond thechurch walls. They receive our offeringand distribute them. They minister tothe needy and poor of our communityand the world. Their focus is on the concerns of the world around us.

As you listen to the Deacons’ ―Prayefor the World‖ you will note their specia

focus. They pray for those in distress

for the poor and victimized, the homeless, for other nations, and for peaceand freedom around the world. That’s

why their prayers are often about recent world events or catastrophes.

In general, our Elders and Deaconscompose their own Sunday prayers. Itakes time and diligence. It’s one important gift among many that theybring to our congregation.

GO RED! SUNDAYENCOURAGES HEART HEALTH AWARENESS

Sunday, March 6, was a spe-cial day for Community Re-

formed. As part of March’sMission of the Month, theYouth Group, under the lead-ership of Sarah Turner andLisa McGee, sponsored GoRed! Jean Day .

Everyone was encouraged towear red to church. Those who

were not dressed in red were given heart-shapedpins to commemorate the event.

Heart Healthy snacks, free blood pressure readings,and informative literature collaborated to make thec o n g r e g a t i o nmore mindful of the need to takecontrol of ourown heart health.

A special collec-tion went to theAmerican HeartAssociation.

Bible Verse for

April In each issue of Cross and Commentswe offer you a Bible verse to contem-plate, study and memorize. It is our

hope that this will be one more wayyou can connect with God’s word.

“Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,but only God who gives the

growth.”

1 Corinthians 3:7 (NRSV)




Temporary-Editor: Lou Ann Connelly Layout Designer: Bob Becker

Articles are due by the 15th of the month and can be submitted to

louannconne@nycap rr com or given to Lou Ann Connelly

Lenten Worship R and R ~ Rest and Re-creation

Wednesday ~ April 13 ~ 7 PM

Passion (Palm) SundayApril 17 ~ 8 AM and 10:30 AM

Good Friday WorshipApril 22 ~ 7:30 PM

EasterApril 24 ~ 8 AM and 10:30 AM

All are Welcome

Community Reformed Church

701 Sand Creek Road ~ Colonie

869-5589 ~ www.coloniereformed.org

“Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.”For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to ea

~Mark 6:31

R and R Rest and Re-creation in the Spirit

Wednesday, April 13, 7 PM

This is a time of peaceful renewal of the spiritthrough prayer and song.

Worship leaders are Rev. Bruce Cornwell, Laurie Bonesteel,Shawn Turner, and Alison Stevens.

For more information, contact Rev. Cornwell, or Lisa McGee.

April Prayer of the Month

If you were not risen,

Lord Christ, to whom would we go

to discover a radianceof the face of God?

If you were not risen,

we would not be together

seeking your communion.

We would not find in your presence

forgiveness,

wellspring of a new beginning.

If you were not risen,where would we draw the energy

for following you

right to the end of our existence,

for choosing you again and anew?

– Brother Roger of Taize




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