Marriage Enrichment Retreat at HRC: November 19th and 20th (Friday evening and Saturday Morning). Join us for an inspirational time of fellowship, fun…..an informational and interactive workshop on taking our relationships from good to better, and better to best! Rekindle the commitment you made to your spouse as we celebrate marriage and all that it can be. Reserve the date and stay tuned for more details!

On Monday, October 18th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Stephen Ministry is sponsoring a workshop to better understand the importance of having boundaries in relationships. If you (or someone you know) often feel misunderstood, disrespected, taken for granted, or resentful toward family members, co-workers, or friends, this workshop will be of help in learning more about healthy relationships. We will discuss Core Values, Boundaries, Communication, and Conflict Resolution. Sign up on your Connection Card. For more information CONTACT Pam Hansen in the church office (221-9542).

• Become part of the new Caring Ministry Team: Serve directly with Pam Hansen, Coordinator of Care, working to link needs with resources. Create and develop new ways of bringing care to people in the church and community who are in need.
• Provide transportation to HRC shut-ins; offering rides to worship, shopping, and doctor appointments
• Technology Support: Assist with making copies of DVDs to provide to those unable to worship with us.
• Prayer Team: Join the Power Hour Prayer Team on Thursday evenings to pray for needs of our church, community, and the world.

If you would like more information about these opportunities, sign up on your Connection Card today! 

CONTACT: Pam Hansen

After a long battle with many physical challenges, Dawn Bell passed away peacefully this past Sunday.  Norm, their children, and the rest of the family were by her side. 

This coming Friday, June 4th, there will be calling hours from 9:00-11:00 a.m. here at the church.  The funeral will follow immediately at 11:00 with a graveside service after the funeral here at the cemetary.  Friends and Family are invited afterward to return to the church Fellowship Hall for a light luncheon.

Sandwiches, salads, and desserts are needed for the reception.  If you are able to help, please call Lucia Eckhardt at 221-8597.  If you would like to help set up at 8:00 a.m. or stay to help clean up afterward, that would be appreciated. 

Please pray for Norm, their children Irene and Andy, and their families.  Dawn was a very special part of HRC and will always be remembered.

Thank you,
Pam Hansen

Newborn car seats are needed for the McClellan Twins! Carseats (less than five years old, and in new condition) are needed for Luke and Ian McClellan to leave the hospital in July. If you have a carseat to donate, or would like to contribute to the purchase of a carseat for this family, please CONTACT Pam Hansen in the church office (221-9542).

Recently the PBS ‘Religion and Ethics’ news show aired an 8-minute feature about Stephen Ministry. You can watch the video online on the PBS Web site. Go to www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/tag/stephen-ministry and click on the April 9, 2010 “Stephen Ministry” feature.

Are you interested in working with a 43 year old English-speaking woman who has the desire to become more literate? If so, please CONTACT Pam Hansen in the church office as soon as possible.

House of Faith ministry houses and supports women of domestic violence. They are in need of an infant car seat for one of the families there. If you have a car seat that you would like to donate, CONTACT Pam Hansen in the church office

There will be NO Yoga class on June 2. Also, the last class for this session is June 16. CONTACT Diane Volk with any questions.

This year’s women’s retreat will be April 10th (1:00 p.m.) to April 11th (4:00 p.m.) at the Taconic Conference and Retreat Center in the Rhinebeck/Milan area. If you have signed up to go, please submit your check ($70.00) as soon as possible to Pam Hansen in the church office. Your payment will seal your spot at the retreat! More information will be available at the kiosk in the next few weeks.CONTACT: Pam Hansen, 221-9542.