Glen Reformed Church State Highway 161, Fultonville, NY 12072 in the hamlet of Glen, 4 miles south of Fultonville

glenreformed@nycap.rr.com 518-727-5853

http://glenchurch.rcachurches.org August-September 2016

September 11th is a

Special Day at Glen Church

A new year of Sunday School begins on

Sunday, September 11 immediately follow-

ing the junior sermon during morning wor-

ship service.

We invite all children ages 3 and up to join

us as we learn more about Jesus. We will

continue to base our lessons on the scrip-

ture that is read each week during morning

worship. If you would like more infor-

mation about Sunday school or if you

would like to help with Sunday school

please contact Sue Summerfield at 922-

6034.

Kids of all ages…invite your grandparents

to church on September 11 in honor of

Grandparents Day—it’s also September 11!

Inside this Issue:

Message from Pastor Tom……p. 2

Worship details: Aug-Sep…….p. 3

Koinonia Pot Luck Supper...…p. 4

Youth Group………………….……p. 4

Birthdays…………………...………p. 4

Women’s Fall Bible Study……p. 4

Pancake Supper……...………….p. 4

2016 Consistory…………….p. 5

2016 Congregational

Servants……………………... p. 5

Photos from spring and sum-

mer………………………..……p. 5

Stained Glass Window Pro-

ject……………….……Back Page

Many Thanks……...Back Page

in the park 2016 The Glen-Mohawk churches will again

gather together to worship and fellowship

in an outdoor setting on

Sunday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m.

Snyder Park, Fultonville Worship will include the

Celebration of Holy Communion.

Immediately following worship everyone is in-

vited to continue the fellowship with a pot-luck

picnic. Ice Cream and beverages will be provid-

ed. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service.

The public is invited. Please help spread the word.

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A Few Moments with Thomas…

I have been pondering what to write this time around and

every time I come back to the same thing. It is from a message I

gave over the summer titled " What does the Lord require of

You?" It is a simple message with a few tasks to work on every

day for spiritual and personal growth.

We found the answer in the book of Micah chapter 6. It was first given to the Israelites but

it is also for us today, everyday. So here is something for you to practice for yourself but also a

challenging question to ask others as well.

"What does the Lord require of You? And the answer to the question is; The Lord requires

of us to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. Simple right? Well, yes and no; it

depends on who you are.

Justice means: to do what is right, to walk even as Christ walked when He lived here on

earth, to do that which is honest and fair. So what do you think? Do you think you can do

this first challenge? Do you think you can do it consistently? Maybe you can. Maybe you

are just one of those people that always does the right thing, makes the right choices. Or

are you someone who slips up on occasion, like me. I try, but sometimes temptation gets in

the way. Thank God we have a loving and forgiving God.

To love mercy: the ability to have compassion or forgiveness. To be able to show it to-

ward someone who may not deserve it. How about that? That's a little bit harder.

And finally, To walk humbly with God: to live in obedience to His commands, and have

communion with Him, to allow God to know you, walking humbly with your God includes

being a servant to both God and man (People), putting others first.

Well, that is my thought. Some days we accomplish this task and then there are other days

when we don't but, thank God for His Son that is Savior and Lord of our lives, to allow us to con-

tinue to grow in him. Till then, see you on Sunday.

The Joy in Serving Him,

Pastor Tom

Date Worship Leader Greeter Lay Reader

August 7

Holy Communion

Pastor Thomas Fander, Jr. Kim Flander Kim Flander

August 14 Pastor Thomas Flander Jr. Kim Flander Leon Smith

August 21

Guest Elder Darlene Spaulding Allan Taylor Reader Needed

Augut 28 Guest Speaker Melissa Vrooman Cheryl Rohling Reader Needed

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The worship committee thanks all of the faithful people who have read scripture during worship services. Hearing

God’s Word read by neighbors and friends is very moving for the worshiper and we thank you for this act of service to

the Lord. We welcome all who wish to read scripture. A schedule is posted in the back of the sanctuary. Please continue

to serve by reading again. Readers are needed for a some Sundays in August and September.

The outreach team is grateful for the faithful service of all who serve as greeters and look forward to everyone in

the congregation serving at least one Sunday this year. A schedule can be found in the back of the sanctuary.

Date Worship Leader Greeter Lay Reader

September 4

Ecumenical Outdoor Worship in the Park including the Celebration of Holy

Communion and followed by a pot-luck picnic. See details on front cover.

September 11

Pastor Thomas Flander Jr. Kim Flander Reader Needed

September 18

Guest Elder Darlene Spaulding Allan Taylor Reader Needed

September 25

Pastor Thomas Flander Jr. Cheryl Rohling Karen Kosinski

August & September Calendar

Clip, save & post at home.

Worship Schedule for September

Worship Schedule for August

Food Pantry Sunday

Fellowship Hour with Ice Cream Sundaes hosted by the Education Committee

Food Pantry Sunday

Fellowship Coffee Hour Hosted by Judy Kelly

August 1—Consistory Meeting

September 7—Consistory meeting

September 11, 3:00 p.m.—Ringing of the Bells by Town of Glen Volunteer Fire

Department and other area departments in remembrance of 9/11/01.

September 25—Mystery Bicycle Ride on Canalway Bike Path

September 30—Fall Festival—stay tuned for details

First Day of Sunday School

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August

21—Melissa Nelson

30—Ryan Summerfield

31—Megan Lane

September

5—Bernie Kirk, Jr.

14—Danielle Flander

18—Charlie Yurkewicz

22—Logan Nelson

23—Ryan Macek

24—Harriet Lane

25—Jonathan Flander

29—Martha Hensel

30—Mikhala Houser

Koinonia (Fellowship)

Pot-Luck Supper

Our Koinonia suppers will resume on

October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Please

mark your calendar now so you won’t

miss this fellowship opportunity.

We will welcome Mary Lou Ryan of Middleburgh as our

featured speaker. Mary Lou participated in one of the deliver-

ies of shoeboxes overseas for Operation Christmas Child. She

will share her experiences preparing for and during that trip as

well as some changes that are coming in the national program

led by Samaratin’s Purse, begun by Franklin Graham. Mary Lou

attended our women’s assembly in April and also participated in

our spring Bible Study.

Are you in 6th grade or beyond? Are you ready to have lots

of fun?

Then join the Glen Reformed Church Youth Group. We

will be meeting the first Sunday of each month. Our first

event of our new year will be on Sunday, September 4 at 10

a.m. for the joint worship service and potluck luncheon at

the park in Fultonville. Please call Sue Summerfield at 922

-6034 or Pastor Tom at 853-3088 if you need a ride.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Camp Fowler Retreat: Friday, November 4 through

Sunday, November 6.

Living a Chocolate Life

Bible Study

Attention women: Mark your calen-

dars for the return of this fun six-

session series. If you missed it in the

spring, please plan to join us this fall:

Wednesday evenings, Oct. 19 & 26,

Nov. 2, 9 & 30, and Dec. 7.

We’ll learn about experiencing bitter

nuggets of pain to sweet morsels of

joy and how to live in the rich and

endless supply of the grace that is

ours because of Jesus. (Oh, and we’ll

also eat chocolate at each session!)

Please take out your calendar –either on the

wall, in your bag or in your phone—and mark

November 8th for our annual pancake sup-

per. We will need you to do your part to

make it successful again this year! Please volunteer in one

of these areas: promotion (signs, posters, media), set up,

clean up, kitchen, dishwashing, tickets, dessert baking,

basket raffle. PLEASE make this commitment now.

The Glen Gazetteer is created

bi-monthly Copies are distrib-

uted by mail or email by individ-

ual preference.

Contributors:

The Congregation

Submissions due by the 20th of

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov.

Editor:

Karen Kosinski 518-922-6624

kosinski @frontiernet.net

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Consistory 2016

Thomas J. Flander, Jr.

(853-3088)

Clergy Supervisors:

Rev. Karen Patterson

& Rev. Jay Hine

Elders:

Arlene Macek, VP (922-5464)

(Worship)

Bernie Kirk, Jr. (922-7957)

(Finance)

Karen Kosinski (922-6624)

(Education)

Olive Taylor (853-4233)

Deacons:

Ron Burch (922-7051)

(Outreach & Missions)

Michael Sowle (922-7030)

(Property)

Sue Summerfield (922-6034)

Jennifer Wilmot (922-7111)

(Outreach & Missions)

Our faithful choir—more voices always welcome!

Children’s Day 2016

Vacation

Bible

School

2016

Mother’s

Day

2016

Special

Music

2016

Community

Picnic

Thanks Jen

for making us

a fun day!

Champion chocolate cake baker

Arlene Macek

Glen Reformed Church

P.O. Box 227

Fultonville, NY 12072

TO:

Stained Glass Window Project The refurbished windows on the front of the

church have been re-installed. The process took

approximately 5 hours to complete. We are

thankful to the skilled artists and craftsmen for

their dedication to preserving the glass and de-

sign. Their appreciation of the original artists’

work was heartwarming.

Thank you to everyone who supported this pro-

ject and special thanks to Ron Burch, Sue Sum-

merfield and Olive Taylor for their efforts on

installation day.

The near-100 year old sanctuary windows are

in need of the same process. As previously de-

cided, additional windows will follow as funds

provide.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude…

For all who supported the Bake Sale & Basket Raffle at Ruby & Quiri’s on July

9th. Many thanks to Ruby & Quiri for hosting the event, to those who baked goodies

and donated baskets, and to those who attended. Thanks to Jen Wilmot for organiz-

ing the event. It earned $300 toward the windows.

For all of the teachers, helpers and parents who made Vacation Bible School suc-

cessful, including our special speakers Donny Greco and Jerry Rose and our cookie

makers. Thanks for all of the children and youth who came to learn about Jesus.

For those who supported the big-item raffle and to Mike Sowle for organizing the

fundraiser. Winners were drawn on July 4th. It earned $2000.

For Edith Bowdish for photographing so many church events.

For Pastor Tom and Vice-President Arlene Macek for all of the nurturing support

of all of the projects, outreach and events undertaken by our congregation.