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THIS WEEKS PODCAST IS AVAILABLE

Duncan Chisholm — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:53:09 +0000

We apologize for the sporadic posting of PODCASTS over the past few months. The good news is that we have been updating the podcast library with our most recent sermons. If you have missed a Sunday sermon or wish to hear it again, visit us today.

JOIN US WEEKLY ON THE RAIL TRAIL…

Warren Jee — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:16:22 +0000

FOR FELLOWSHIP AND EXERCISE!

There is a group of people that meet at the rail trail (by Daddy O’s – In Hopewell Junction) every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM to walk, run or bike.

All are welcome to join us! CONTACT: Warren Jee

In Touch – May 18, 2012

Birgit Chisholm — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:06:11 +0000

Too Many Missionaries??!!

“Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!” (Numbers 11:29)

Two Sundays ago Katlin Geysen was raising funds for her internship summer at J-Life in South Africa; Shannon Herrmann’s ChristCare group was gathering support for Rachel Snider who is headed to the Dominican Republic as a missionary (she is now fully supported); Tina Smith was here with her sister whom she wanted to introduce to HRC before she and Skip head off to South Africa as missionaries. Just another Sunday at Hopewell Reformed, right? This Sunday my daughter Hilary will be in worship sharing her vision for the calling God has placed on her life to head to Casa Gabriel in Mexico and work as a missionary with Mexican Medical Ministries.

It seems like we are overloaded with folks that are headed into missions right now at Hopewell. That is a beautiful thing. I know the Mission Team met this past Thursday and had to look at how we support “home grown” missionaries as well as other missionaries we have supported for a long time. In our budget we make sure we are a tithing church, and at least ten percent of all income goes outside of this church. We are raising up missionaries from within our fellowship and the work we are doing in our community reflects a missional mind set as well. When we look at Odyssey we see a mission outpost that is local. Our Community Maintenance Program is a home grown mission focus as well. I am certain that if you take all the numbers in our giving that are spent in mission it adds up to much more than a tithe, and the generosity of your giving is shared outside of this congregation is ways that God is multiplying.

In the book of Numbers there is a story of God’s spirit being poured out on a select group of seventy. Two of those called, Eldad and Medad, did not make the ordination service, yet they were prophesying. Joshua told them to stop, but Moses said “no” and proclaimed, “Would that all God’s people would prophesy!” When I think of too many missionaries I think of Moses’ words. Would that all God’s people be missionaries: wherever we are, whatever we are doing let us live into the vision of the kingdom of God. What we are seeing is the fruit of a congregation living lived into mission and I pray that all God’s people would be known as missionaries. We can never have too much of that.

Yours from the harvest fields,

Taylor

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION HAS STARTED!

Duncan Chisholm — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:34:59 +0000

Forms are at the kiosk. VBS is August 20-24, 2012.

Classes are for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Space is limited, so sign up TODAY!

VBS 2012 Registration Form or Contact Sheryle Silvern for more information

BLESSING CEREMONY – Prattsville Reformed Parsonage and Chapel

Duncan Chisholm — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:30 +0000

JOIN US on Sunday May 20th! A blessing ceremony for the repaired parsonage and chapel of Prattsville Reformed (damaged by the floods) is Sunday, May 20th at 3pm.

Contact to carpool with Ron Ruvo or Kevin/Sarah Phillips

THIS WEEK’S NEEDS AT FISHKILL FOOD PANTRY

Birgit Chisholm — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:48:30 +0000

Non-perishable donations may be placed in the basket located in the stairwell to the left of the church’s main entrance. CONTACT Lee Ann O’Connor with questions or needs.

This list is updated weekly. Please check list often. Current needs are:

Juice	Broth	Mac & cheese
Canned chicken/tuna/spam	Canned fruit	Canned vegetables
Bath tissue	Chili mix	Potatoes – boxed/canned/fresh
Dry pet food

CALLING ALL WOMEN OVER 50!

Birgit Chisholm — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:44:42 +0000

Missionary Nannys is looking for mature women who can care short term for children of missionaries while they serve. Check out this opportunity at http://missionnannys.org or contact Kevin Phillips.

4th & 5th GRADE MISSION PROJECT

Sheryle Silvern — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:44:56 +0000

The 4th & 5th graders are collecting food for the Fishkill Food Pantry through May 20th. On that day, they will be delivering our donations to the pantry during Sunday School and will have the opportunity to see how the Food Pantry operates. Thank you for supporting this mission project! Contact: Sheryle Silvern.

NEW – AUTO DEBIT CONTRIBUTIONS

Birgit Chisholm — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:39:14 +0000

Many contributors have expressed interest in the convenience of having their offerings automatically debited from their bank accounts. Working with M&T bank, we are now able to do this, and plan to begin making auto-debits on June 1st. If you would like to make your contribution in this way or would like more information, Cyndy Warren will be available in the fellowship hall each service for the next three weeks. You will need to provide a voided check with an information/authorization form that is available kiosk, or call or email Cyndy with any questions or concerns.

SPRING INTO ACTION!

Birgit Chisholm — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:55:58 +0000

The Healthy Living ChristCare Group is planning the 2nd annual HRC FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK for Saturday, June 2nd at 8:00 a.m. on the Dutchess County Rail Trail.

There will be a

Tots Trot (new this year!),
Kids Mile and a
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles).

Pre-race training sessions will be held beginning May 1st on Tuesdays at 5:30 (at the John Jay HS track) and on Saturdays at 10:30 (on the DC rail trail, from Daddy O’s). All proceeds will benefit our own missionaries, Rachel Snider and Rodney and Tina Smith. For more information, pick up an entry form at the kiosk in the fellowship hall, or download a copy here.

CONTACT: Karen Gomba