Kinderhook Reformed Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE, JUNE 19, 2016

KINDERHOOK REFORMED CHURCH - REV. RUDY VISSER, PASTOR

“To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”

Welcome visitors!  Please fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate.

8:30 A.M.  CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

  Announcements, The Lord’s Greeting, and Morning Prayer

*Morning Praise

  Scripture                                                                                                  Luke 8:26-39 (p. 732)    

  Message                                                                                  "O Church, Where Art Thou?"

  Prayer of Thanks

  Offering and Prayer of Blessing

  Intercessory Prayer

*Closing Hymn and Benediction

10 A.M.  CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

  All are invited to enjoy fellowship and refreshments at the Lemonade Stand

hosted by Nancy Call on the front lawn following today’s worship.

Thanks to today’s ushers, Dave Ennis, Will Ferguson, Jonathan Pratt, Chuck Rothermel

Thanks to today’s greeter(s) Jeannie & Stacey Hurst.         

 Preschool nursery available downstairs.

  Prelude                               Our Father Who Art in Heaven                   Dietrich Buxtehude

  Welcome

  Announcements and God’s Greeting

Drawing Near to God

Call to Worship -Based on 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Whoever is in Christ is a new creation.
       The old has gone; the new has come!
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ.
       We receive God's ministry of reconciliation

       and commit to spreading the message.
As God counts not our sins against us,

neither do we count others' sins against them.
       We are therefore Christ's ambassadors as God makes his appeal through us.

*Hymn of Praise #20                                                                 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Allowing God to Shape Us

  Call to Confession

We may be able to convince ourselves of our own goodness . . . even faithfulness. But in the light of God’s loving justice, we cannot hide, for we are a sinful people. Let us come before him, who knows everything about us, and confess our sin.

  Prayer of Confession  (Unison)

Almighty God, we confess our disobedience to your law and ultimate example of love. We are so eager to be critical of others and so quick to see the faults of others while being contentedly blind to our own. Forgive us for failing to understand and accept the great demands placed upon us by your love. At this moment, O Lord, we are keenly aware that you see us clearly, and we ask you to come and convict our hearts as only you can. In your divine justice and mercy, call us back and give us humble and obedient hearts. Amen.  

  Assurance of Forgiveness  (Responsive)  Based on Psalm 145

The Christ who taught us how to forgive continues to forgive us - not once, but over and over again. The mercy of the Lord is everlasting. Friends this is the Good News of the gospel - hear it and believe:  Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners!

              Thanks be to God. Amen.

Coming before God’s Open Word

  Prayer of Blessing upon Our Children

Lord Jesus, draw our children into the glory of your divine presence and goodness. May each of them know your infinite love; may they love you wholeheartedly in return and be eager to show your love to others.  Amen.

  Prayer for Illumination

  Scripture                                                                                                  Luke 8:26-39 (p. 732)     

  Message                                                                                  "O Church, Where Art Thou?"

  Prayer of Thanks

Celebrating God

  Offering/Offertory                Sweetest Jesus We Are Yours                         Marcel Dupré      

*Doxology (#809)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below.

Praise him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

*Offertory Prayer (Unison)

Holy God, we offer these gifts to be used to preach the truth of salvation and righteousness through Christ Jesus your Son; to proclaim his promise of renewal of mind, body, and spirit; and to make known the blessings that await those who believe in his message of love and life eternal.  Amen.

  Prayer Requests and Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn of Devotion #509                                                                           O, How I Love Jesus

*Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn           My Friends May You Grow in Grace

  My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

 To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, amen. (2x)

  Postlude                                          Fantasy in C Major                                              J.S. Bach

~HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY!~

Leré Visagie (2^nd), David Mooney (10^th), Jean Hacker (9^th),

Dawn Tuttle (10^th), Lois Bertram (13^th), Seth Mooney (15^th)

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR 

• Pastor Rudy Visser, our Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision, and for the Christ-centered messages God gives to Pastor each and every Sunday for the spiritual nourishment and growth of our church family.
• the inspirational ministries of our guest preachers, Perry Jones, Tom McCrossan, and others who visit KRC from time to time.
• those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, and those who have sacrificed their well-being and lives for the peace & liberties we enjoy.
• the good report that Aaron and Susan Clause are in good spirits and healing well from injuries sustained in a recent auto accident.
• successful carotid artery surgery and recovery for a friend of Patrice Lyons. 
• the amazing improvement that Gary Silvano's recent successful heart transplant has made in his energy and activity levels.
• the good news that Maureen Mooney is recovering nicely following recent surgery and is able to be back in worship with us.
• the good report on Charles Spaulding that after initial radiation treatments doctors are pleased with his progress.  Family appreciates continued prayers for Charles, who is in his nineties, and will undergoing chemo treatments for several more weeks.
• this encouraging update from Vicki Smith, David Smith’s wife: “Although the reasons for David's recent illness are still not decisively known, it now appears likely that they involved a reaction to a specific medication, as well as, for uncertain reasons, nerve and/or muscle-related inflammation in the spinal cord area. The symptoms have largely been relieved, and no limitation of activity is expected. Thank you for your kind expressions of concern.  David looks forward to being ‘back in the saddle’ very soon.”
• this happy update from Claudia and Arnie March: “Our new grandson was born May 16th and is gorgeous.  His name is Mason Gray March, 8lb 14oz and 20".  Gary and Sarah are just rolling into parenthood so naturally. We are sure in love with this new Blessing!”
• the happy news that Sara Schubert’s new granddaughter has arrived healthy and weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Parents Josh and Helen Schubert, also doing well, have named the new arrival Julia Florence Schubert!
• all His provisions for our basic life needs, and the wonderful ways God shows His love to us, especially during difficult times.
• the many dedicated and hard-working friends and members of the Kinderhook Reformed Church Family who serve on Consistory, ministries, and committees; teach Sunday School; lead Youth Group, Bible studies, and prayer group; organize special events; prepare food, serve, and clean up for coffee hours, receptions, and dinners; and who always offer whatever support they can to those in need.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES

Dave and Char Alexander, RCA missionaries, Taiwan;

Alight Pregnancy Center, Hudson

Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany

Compassion International, KRC-Sponsored Children:

Evelin Chuquinia, 15, Bolivia              Giulbert Muguna, 18, Kenya

Alex and Fran Knauss, Trans-World Radio

Maureen Menard, Youth with a Mission

Dick and Carolyn Otterness, RCA missionaries, Hungary

Brian and Bea Post, Wycliffe Bible Translators

Seth and Melissa Rogati, missionaries, Young Life Ministry, St. Thomas

Betty Ann Stedwell, Christar International Mission

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR

• those who do not know Christ or who are struggling in their faith journey, especially Martha, suffering depression and having difficulty with questions of faith.
• Pray also that God will provide opportunities for us to witness for Jesus, and give us the courage and winsome words needed to make the most of these opportunities.
• Rev. Paige Convis, KRC’s new associate pastor, as she is called to take up her ministerial duties as full-time pastor to the Muitzeskill and Stuyvesant Reformed Churches beginning May 1.
• KRC ministries, programs & projects and those planning & administering them: KRC’s Consistory, especially new members, Tana Thompson and Chip Wood; KRC’s administrative ministries; Adult and Children’s Sunday School; KRC’s Youth Group; VBS; KRC’s small group ministries; Bible studies; Community Prayer Group; 1st Friday, and other outreach programs. 
• our state, national, and world leaders, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.
• our military men & women, their families, and friends, that they may know God’s presence, protection, and peace.
• victims world-wide suffering natural and other hardships and tragedies: famine, earthquakes, and other climate-related disasters; economic instability; poverty, hunger, and poor health; political oppression, unrest, terrorism, war, displacement.
• those grieving the death of loved ones, especially: Diane Morgan, family, and friends grieving the death of Diane’s mother, Blanche Rogers.
• those who, even after many years, still hurt from the void left by loved ones who have passed on from this world. 
• all who have suffered and struggled with significant recent loss of any kind.
• reassurance, peace, and dignity for loved ones nearing the close of this life.     
• those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill.
• Art Gross, recovering from cataract surgery. Pray for speedy healing without complications for Art.
• Maggie Brower, suffering continued back pain following recent back surgery.  Play for pain relief and complete healing for Maggie.
• Elize Visser’s mother, hospitalized with bronchitis. Unfortunately, she had a reaction to the medicine she was taking and needs your prayers.  Please pray also for Elize’s father at this stressful time and as he assists in his wife’s recovery.
• Donna Scalera, following the prognosis that her cancer is incurable.  Pray for God’s courage, comfort, reassurance, and peace for Donna and the Scalera family at this very difficult time, and tolerance of and good results from the new round of chemotherapy.
• Others battling or recovering from cancer or in hospice care: Ron Dick; Charles Spaulding; Steve; Dorothy Wheeler; 6-month-old Baby Szafran; TJ Vooris; Judy Alvarez; Leonard Blish; Carol, Elize Visser’s sister-in-law; Marlene.
• those awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery, injury, or illness; or chronically ill: Angie Rivera; Aaron and Susan Clause; Steve Shpur; Stacey Baker; Harriet Stockhoff; Ruth Edge; Merrill Johnson; Jean Skipper; John Bowen; Floyd Haber; Alan Dick; Paul Varga; Liz Carroll; Laurie Maul.
• those facing challenges, stressful circumstances, and difficult decisions: the Lamont Family; Greg Clause Jr and his mother; Donna and Jason; Amber, granddaughter of Erika and Merrill Johnson; Don and Phyllis Tymeson; Harry Sturgill; the alarming wave of new, young heroin addicts; those facing the challenges of a higher level of education or seeking a career; Vince Beaudoin; Libby Little.
• residence-bound KRC friends and family, Murray Leonardson; Joan Van Alstyne; George Clowe.

~2016 CLASSIS ASSESSMENT~

General Synod:     $53.71   (Up $1.98 from 2015)

Albany Synod:       $29.00   (Unchanged from 2015)

C.  G.   Classis:        $  6.22   (Down $1.07  from 2015

          2016 TOTAL PER MEMBER:        $88.93

                          (Up $0.91 from 2014)

~STEWARDSHIP UPDATE~

This past Sunday our weekly offering was $1813, well below our weekly need of $3,000. This and previous shortfalls have resulted in a current budget deficit of $8,563 as reflected in the figures below. Regular contributors are asked to “double up” on their giving if they miss a Sunday, and Stewardship Ministry urges that everyone give prayerful consideration to how they might adjust their giving to help keep income at a level that will meet daily operating expenses.  

Total income to date:    $72,499

Total expenses to date: $81,062

Inspired by the abundance with which the Lord has blessed us,

 let us continue, as his faithful stewards, to be ever mindful of the need

 to maintain a weekly offering sufficient to cover our commitments.

                                     KRC 2016 CONSISTORY

                     Pastor Rev. Rudy Visser, President of Consistory

                                                       Deacons

Liz Carroll – ’16  Outreach, CITV Committee, Clerk  

Derick LaTorre – ’16  Cemetery, Stewardship, Treasurer  

Tana Thompson – ’17  Church Family

Chip Wood – ’17  Property   

                                                         Elders

           Merrill Johnson – ’16  Worship

           Patrice Lyons – ’16  Outreach, Clerk

Patti Varga – ’17  Christian Education, Vice President of Consistory

Barbara Vosburgh – ’17 Personnel and Pastoral Relations

                                                        KRC STAFF

                                            KRC Office Manager                    

                                          Paul Clause – 859-4158                                                    

                                             Cemetery Supervisor        

                                                     Greg Clause  

COMING EVENTS

Today, June 19 

       8:30 am  Early Worship Service

     10:00 am  Worship Service

     11:15 am  Adult Sunday School - main floor Conference Room           

               The class continues its study of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude.

Mon, June 20

        6:30 pm  Consistory meets

Tues, June 21  

                   Please Note: Youth Group will not meet June 21.

Thur, June 23

     9:00 am  Small Group Bible Study meets @KRC

     10:00 am  Community Prayer Group @ KRC

       6:30 pm  Installation Choir Rehearsal

Sun,  June 26 

       8:30 am  Early Worship Service

     10:00 am  Worship Service

     11:15 am  Adult Sunday School - main floor Conference Room           

               The class continues its study of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude.

       4:00 pm  Installation of Rev. Paige Convis, KRC Associate Pastor

Mon, June 27

        6:30 pm  Outreach Ministry meets 

Tues, June 28

       7:00 pm  Youth Group meets

Fri,   July  1

Please Note:  Friday Free Community Dinner will not be served July 1.

Sun,  July  3 - Summer Combined Worship Services begin 

       9:00 am  Combined Communion Worship Service

Please Note: 9 am Combined Worship Services begin today

and continue through Sunday, September 4.

     10:15 am  Adult Sunday School - main floor Conference Room           

               The class continues its study of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude.

Fri,   July  8

     12 Noon - 1 pm  First “We Do Lunch,”  Valatie Presbyterian Church

       6:00 pm  Friday Free Community Dinner – Doors open at 5:30 pm. 

Servers Next Sunday, June 26, 2016

       Ushers: Greg Clause Jr, Jim Dunham, Keith Garwood, Gary Leggett

       Greeter(s):

       Lemonade Stand Host(s): Sue Patterson