May 22, 2012 by Faye Lotze under Bright Beginnings, This Week's Announcements,
Bright Beginnings is offering two days a week classes for three year olds (Tuesday and Thursday).
Four year olds will now have the option of attending for three or five days a week.
All classes will be 2 1/2 hour sessions.
We have openings for September in all sections.
May 22, 2012 by Duncan Chisholm under Outreach and Missions, PODCASTS, This Week's Announcements, Worship,
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.
May 22, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under News, This Week's Announcements, Worship,
We will have a respite worship service called Journey. Respite is defined as ”an interval of rest or relief.” All are invited to attend this service on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come and enjoy a break from your hectic schedule! Worship will begin at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary at Hopewell Reformed Church on Beekman Rd
May 22, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under News, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,

Reuse Reduce Recycle
Brought to the community by the
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Green Life Committee
Households - Saturday June 2nd (no registration required)
Businesses only - Friday June 1st and PRE-REGISTRATION is required
by emailing Bob Travers at btravers@advancedrecovery.com
May 22, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under News, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,
SAVE A LIFE!
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive here at HRC on June 1 from 2:30 – 8:30 PM. All donors are invited.
CONTACT Betsy Di Somma.
May 22, 2012 by Duncan Chisholm under Care Ministry, This Week's Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities,
If you are a mom with young children at home and are looking to connect with other moms, this is the place for you! Give and receive support and encouragement from other moms; talk about parenting; pray for each other; all while our children play in a Christ-centered environment.
Check off Mom’s Group on your connection card and come to the HRC nursery on June 5 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM!
Or, Contact Stephanie Reynolds with any questions or interest.
May 22, 2012 by Warren Jee under Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events, Youth Group,
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
May 18, 2012 by Sheryle Silvern under Children's Ministry, This Week's Announcements,
- Message from Sheryle Silvern, Coordinator, Children’s Ministries
- Latest Announcements
- This week’s lessons for Sunday
Please Note: This post is updated weekly on Friday
May 16, 2012 by Duncan Chisholm under Children's Ministry, Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities,
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
May 16, 2012 by Duncan Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Youth Group,
We will be recognizing our college and high school graduates on Sunday, June 17.
If you are a 2012 graduate, please complete the information on your connection card, so you can be added to our list of honorees!
Include High School and college.
Information must be submitted no later than Sunday June 10th. Or contact the church office with your information
May 16, 2012 by Duncan Chisholm under This Week's Announcements,
There is a meeting on Sunday, May 20 following the Foundations service in the Consistory Room. If you would like to help get this house ready to be sold, please come to this important meeting.
We are in need of electricians and plumbers, as well as non-skilled laborers. Contact Kurt Tegtmeier with any questions
May 16, 2012 by Duncan Chisholm under Care Ministry, This Week's Announcements,
When was the last time someone really listened to you? We’re talking about that undistracted, full-attention kind of listening. That’s one of the ways Stephen Ministers care for others. We need [more] Stephen Ministers to care for those who are making that long journey through the valley of a life crisis. Will you consider serving in this way? A training class is starting in September. For more information, please contact Pam Hansen or Caroline Boyd.
May 9, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,
On Thursday, May 24th, at 11:30 for all women who attend HRC. To help us with food planning, please check this off on your Connection card if you are planning to attend or Contact Cyndy Warren , if you have any questions.
May 9, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,
HRC will be at the Renegades three times this summer.
Please pick up a form at the kiosk or click here.
You are responsible for ordering your own tickets.
Contact Kurt Tegtmeier with any questions.
May 9, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under "The Buzz", Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements,
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.
May 9, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,
The HRC softball team is starting up again! Their first game is May 10 at at the Fishkill Baptist Church (our home field). Games begain at 6:30 PM. Other games in May are: May 15 (at Grace Bible Church), May 17 (at Bowdoin Park), May 22 (at Fishkill Nazarene Church), May 25, 29 and 31 (all at Fishkill Baptist). Come cheer on the team! See Schedule
May 8, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under News, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,
| Shredder Trucks to Visit Civic Center & New Windsor Branches |
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A shredder truck from HV Shred will visit two HVFCU branches this month for our ever popular shredding events. Members are welcome to bring their confidential materials to either branch for shredding between the hours stated below. Both events are free for members, but we ask that you limit yourself to two to three boxes of materials.• Civic Center Branch, May 10, 2012, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
• New Windsor Branch, May 25, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
These events are sponsored by Insurance Agency of the Hudson Valley. Learn more… |
May 4, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements, Worship,
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 Read more »
May 4, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements,
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).
Read more »
April 29, 2012 by Taylor Holbrook under Sermon Topics, This Week's Announcements, Worship,
April 24, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements,
Our knitting and crocheting group will have its next meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. in the Youth House. Please bring all completed lap blankets. Our last project before the summer break will be the 7″ X 9″ patches for Warm Up America. Many thanks to the Saints who, during the past year, have completed items and/or who have left donated yarn in the Youth House storage areas. Contact :Barby Richardson
April 20, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under News, This Week's Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities,
There are several opportunities to serve here. Some are short-term, others long-term, but none are yours for life! Presently we are looking for someone to help produce our quarterly newsletter, we need office coverage on Sunday mornings, and office volunteers on Tuesday/Thursday mornings. If you feel God nudging you to serve in any of these ways, please contact Birgit at 221-9542, or check off on your connection card and I will call you. Let’s talk!
April 12, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities,
Please consider volunteering in our nursery during service. Volunteer with a friend and share time together. Teenagers are available to assist you when needed. Please contact Lee Ann O’Connor. Thank you.
April 11, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements, Worship,
Odyssey has a van-load of folks who need a ride each week to worship. We are looking for 12 people to commit to driving the church van (training included) once a quarter. Talk to Pastor Mark if interested
April 11, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements,
Within the next few weeks, renovations will begin on the Merillat residence. We are looking for skilled and unskilled labor to help. If you are a plumber, carpenter, electrician, landscaper, concrete/masonry, roofer, or painter, and can donate some time to this project, please e-mail Kurt Tegtmeier and put your skill in the subject line. If you don’t have any particular skills but still want to help, email Kurt and put in the subject line “I can help”. Please let him know your availability as well. He will be putting all this information together and contact you regarding the schedule.
March 30, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Worship,
If you would like to place flowers on the chancel in memory of someone, or in honor of a special person or occasion, please choose a date and complete the necessary information in the FLOWER NOTEBOOK located on the kiosk. Please be sure to read the instructions listed in the notebook. If you have any additional questions, please contact Judy Phillips
March 30, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities,
COFFEE HOSTS: Coffee hosts are needed through June. Please check the sign-up sheets at the kiosk for available dates and consider volunteering with a friend or group. Contact Michelle Baer with any questions.
March 26, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events,
On Sunday, March 25th a Silent Auction was held of items from the Merillat house.
Thanks to all those who participated in the Silent Auction. Bbecause of your generosity, the total proceeds were $1170.00! Here are the winners of the items: Read more »
March 20, 2012 by Kevin Phillips under Children's Ministry, Family Fellowship, Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events, Youth Group,
“Serving in Response to His Love”
Friday – Sunday, July 6-8, 2012
Join HRC as we serve and learn together at Heifer Project’s Overlook Farm. Overlook Farm is a demonstration farm complete with gardens and animals including water buffalo, yaks and traditional farm animals such as pigs, goats and more. Our weekend will include projects such as farm chores, and special projects, as well as educational times as we learn about alleviating hunger. One night we will stay in the global village at the farm which gives us a unique, first-hand look at the challenges surrounding hunger and poverty by experiencing a developing country! Read more »
March 18, 2012 by Kevin Phillips under Children's Ministry, Family Fellowship, Outreach and Missions, This Week's Announcements, Upcoming Events, Youth Group,
“Serving in Response to His Love”
HRC FAMILY SERVICE WEEKEND
Memorial Day Weekend,
Friday – Monday, May 25-28, 2012
Join HRC as we help Sacandaga Bible Conference prepare for another summer of ministry! Our weekend will include projects such as painting, cleaning, repairs, gardening, wiring, roofing, special projects – and fun including campfires on the beach, worship, mini golf – something for everyone! Read more »
February 28, 2012 by Pam Hansen under Care Ministry, This Week's Announcements,
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9).
Christian care is never outdated. God’s command that we love one another is the same now as it was thousands of years ago. How are you showing God’s love to others? Stephen Ministry is one way you can do that. Contact Pam Hansen or Caroline Boyd to learn more about this important ministry of our congregation and how you can get trained or involved.
February 23, 2012 by Warren Jee under Spiritual Growth, This Week's Announcements, Youth Group,
Today we welcome our Confirmation Group of 2012 and (their mentors.)
Read more »
January 4, 2012 by Birgit Chisholm under Care Ministry, This Week's Announcements,
 Yoga classes are held on Wednesdays at 9 AM in the Community Room. Any questions, CONTACT Diane Volk by completing… Read more »
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November 8, 2011 by Birgit Chisholm under "The Buzz", This Week's Announcements,
News from the desk of the church administrator.
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