Kinderhook Reformed Church Sunday, October 28, 2018

“To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”Rev. Rudolph Visser, Pastor

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

9:00 A.M. CELEBRATION OF WORSHIPFollowing worship, all are invited downstairs for refreshments and fellowship.

Thanks to today’s ushers, Ted Call, Jerry Flansburg, Glenn Warren.Thanks to today’s greeter(s). Nursery facility available downstairs.

Prelude Welcome and Announcements

Drawing Near to God Prelude                                         Lord I Lift Your Name on High Call to Worship  (Responsive)

Revelation 21: 5-6 promises that God will make everything new, and we know his words are trustworthy and true. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.To the thirsty he gives water for free, for he is the Spring of the water of life. Come, let us as servants of the Most High God praise him. Rise, all who fear him, both great and small, rise and praise his name!”

*Hymn of Praise (Screen) Give to Our God Immortal Praise

Allowing God to Shape Us Call to Confession

Our God is eternal, yet one who promises a new thing among us. And we are in need of that newness. Our sins and shortcomings are old news. We repeat destructive pat-terns, promise to do better, and revert to our old ways. The cycle of brokenness re-peats itself again and again. But God breaks into the cycle with the gift of grace. Let us bring our prayers of confession to the God who is gracious to hear us.

Prayer of Confession  (Unison)Merciful God, you call us to be salt and light and to live as your righteous, holy peo-ple. We want to, Lord, but we fall short! We confess that there is good and bad, light and dark within our own hearts. We want to do what is right, but our fears and anxi-eties lead us to self-protection rather than vulnerability, to hoarding rather than freely sharing, to self-righteousness rather than compassion. Forgive us, O God. Re-store us by your mercy, that having received the gift of your infinite love, we might turn to our neighbor and give your love away. For the sake of Christ, we pray. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon  (Responsive)God's forgiveness is freely extended to all who in faith repent. Hear and believe the Good News: Jesus Christ forgives all your sins!

       Hallelujah! Amen.

Coming Before God’s Open Word Blessing upon Our Children and Invitation to Youth Sunday School  (Unison)

Lord Jesus, grant our children an unshakable faith in the good news that you offered yourself up to suffering and death in love for them, and that God raised you from the dead. Assure them that you are now alive within them, and that because of you, they are good in God’s sight, and will live forever, never to be separated from his love. Amen.

  Prayer for Illumination Scripture Lessons Psalm 116; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Message “Hope Undiminished!”  Pondering the Sermon   Prayer of Blessing

Silent Prayer for Those Seeking to Acknowledge Christ as Their Savior:"Dear Jesus, I confess that I'm a sinner, and not right with you. I repent and ask forgiveness. I believe that you died on the cross to take my punishment and to pay the price for my sins. I believe that you rose from death to give me new life. Wash me clean from all sin, shame, and guilt, and come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. In your name I pray. Amen."

Celebrating God, His Care, and His Abun-dance

Offering/Offertory                   Jesus, You Are My Firm Foundation       *Doxology #809                                                          Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow*Offertory Prayer (Unison)   

God of power and might, you raised Jesus up to bring forth eternal life in the midst of death, healing in the midst of disease, and light, hope, and renewal in the darkest places of our despair. You reach out for our hand, that we might be made whole, but also that our hands, and these gifts we offer, might serve to bring healing and life to others. Amen.

Prayer Requests, Pastoral Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer*Closing Hymn  (Screen)                                                                                 All Glory Be to Christ*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                                                Mighty to Save

~THANKSGIVING GROCERY COLLECTION FOR THE VALATIE FOOD PANTRY~

Thanksgiving Food Baskets will be given again this year to families who use the Valatie Ecu-menical Food Pantry and request one. The baskets include turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving dinner. In conjunction with the Valatie Ecumenical Food Pantry’s financial

appeal in support of its Thanksgiving Food Basket program, Outreach Ministry will be con-ducting a Thanksgiving grocery collection for the Valatie Food Pantry again this season.

(Continued on next page.)The program began last Sunday, October 21, and will end on November 11. Bagged grocery items may be placed in the foyer outside the Sanctuary or in the hallway adjacent the Fel -lowship Room. The food items may include canned cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, pumpkin pie mix; boxed instant mashed potatoes, brownie mix, stuffing mix, sugar, or whatever your heart decides to share. All contributions will be much appreciated! If you would like to help deliver food parcels to the pantry, it can be arranged at your conve-nience by contacting Jane Deane at (518) 758-7051. Many thanks for your kind donations which will make a truly Happy Thanksgiving for the needy among us! If you would like to help financially, checks may be made payable to “Kinderhook Re-formed Church” with “Thanksgiving Baskets” on the memo line and dropped into the offer-ing plate.  As a result of last year’s food collection drive and financial donations, many needy families in our local communities enjoyed great Thanksgiving dinners, and KRC contributed substantially to this ministry. Let’s make this year even better!  Volunteers are needed to help set up and distribute Thanksgiving baskets at St. John's Church, located on Route 9 in Valatie. It is a nice, short-term opportunity to serve in our community. Setup, which usually takes an hour or so, is Sunday evening, Novem-ber 18, from 6pm to approximately 7:30pm. It is a very well-organized operation. Adults and school aged children are welcome, and no previous experience is needed. Distribu-tion is Monday, November 19, from 10am – 4pm, and Tuesday, November 20, from 10am to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. If you are interested in helping during those times (usu-ally a 3 hr shift on distribution days), please let Maureen Mooney know. She can be reached at 518-210-6079. Thank you.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE: PASSION! BRILLIANCE! GENIUS! MOZART’S SINFONIA CONCERTANTE AND IMMORTAL REQUIEMWITH THE BROAD STREET CHORALE, ORCHESTRA AND SOLOISTS

3:00 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, KINDERHOOK REFORMED CHURCH At 3:00 pm Sunday, November 11, Concerts in the Village continues its 9 th season with the Broad Street Chorale and Orchestra joined by guest soloists in performances of Mozart’s brilliant Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola and the immortal Requiem. This is believed to be the first performance by a regionally-based ensemble of Robert D. Levin’s completion of the Requiem, Mozart’s last but unfinished work. CITV Artistic Director David Smith will conduct. Contribution $20. Composed in 1779 the Sinfonia Concertante is a masterpiece of virtuoso writing for violin and viola. In form it is a hybrid between concerto and symphony, reminding the listener of Mozart’s unchallenged creative genius. The demanding solo parts will be performed by violinist Helena Baillie and violist Judith Nelson. Born in London, Ms. Baillie’s studies have been at the Curtis Institute of Music and at Yale. Having performed all over the world, she now teaches at Bard and resides in Dutchess County. A native of Oregon, Ms. Nelson has been a member of the New York Philharmonic since 1983, living both in Manhattan and in Columbia County. Her studies were at the University of Washington and The Juilliard School. Ms. Nelson’s performing experiences have included the viola concertos of Hindemith, Walton, and Bartók. Says David Smith, “I am honored, in fact thrilled, to have Helena and Judy with us in November. They represent an incredibly talented and experienced pairing in one of Mozart’s most striking concertos. I know they share my enthusiasm for what we will be offering.” The great Requiem of Mozart follows. In Smith’s opinion, “Even in its incomplete state, this is a much-beloved masterpiece. The surreal circumstances surrounding its commission and composition have inspired plays, musicals, movies and novels. The Mozart Requiem has become with good reason a legendary work. Fortunately the brilliant American scholar and keyboard specialist Robert Levin has given us a powerful, but entirely appropriate completion. And it is not by accident that our performance of the Requiem also commemorates, to the day, the centennial of the armistice concluding World War I.” For the Requiem the Broad Street Chorale and Orchestra will be joined by four remarkable singers fast gaining audience attention: soprano Paulina Swierczek, alto

Chloë Schaaf, tenor Eric Finbarr Carey, and baritone Wayne Arthur Paul, making his CITV debut. Kinderhook Reformed Church is located at 21 Broad Street (US Route 9), Kinderhook, and is Handicapped accessible. A reception follows the concert. For further information and reservations please visit www.concertsinthevillage.org,

or call 518-758-6869.CITV concerts are made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Columbia, Greene and Schoharie Counties by the Greene County Council on the Arts through the Community Arts Grants Fund. Generous funding has also been received from the Hudson River Bank and Trust Company Foundation, T. Backer Fund, Eugene M. Lang Foundation, Stewart’s Shops, and The Price Chopper Golub Foundation, as well as from many individual and business supporters. Kinderhook Reformed Church is especially acknowledged for its many in-kind donations.

PLEASE NOTE: BE READY TO SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR THIS COMING SATURDAY NIGHT, NO-

VEMBER 3, AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WILL END AT 2 A.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4.

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Our offering last Sunday was $2646, more than $500 dollars short of the $3,200 needed weekly to cover KRC’s daily operating expenses. Our deficit is now $2,446 after meeting this past week’s expenses.

Income-to-date: $141,800 - Expenses-to-date: $144,246 Stewardship Ministry reminds everyone to prayerfully consider how they might adjust their giving so we can avoid falling further behind and having to tap into our very limited reserves to meet budgetary obligations.

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.

Each member’s share of this year’s classis assessment has been set at $94.68 (Up $6.18 from last year). All who are able to do so are encouraged to offer, over and above regular giving, their share of this support. Please clearly designate all contributions, “Classis Assessment.”

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR Pastor Rudy Visser, our Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision, and for the Christ-cen-

tered 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, John Bowen, Derek DeJager, and others who lead KRC worship from time to time.

the happy news that David Smith, KRC's guest organist, and his wife, Vicki, are delighted to report the birth of a granddaughter – Maisie Gwen Unger – in Baltimore this past  Fri-day evening. Mother Juliet and baby Maisie are home and doing very well, as is father Isa-iah.  Please pray for God's abundant blessings on this new family.

the good news that everything went well with Arnie's sister Jeanette’s recent surgery. The tumor was successfully removed from her kidney, biopsy results will be back in 1 week, and everything is very positive!  Arnie and Claudia thank you all for your prayers!

those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, and those who have sacrificed their wellbeing and lives for the peace & liberty we enjoy.

all those of KRC's family and friends who volunteer their time, talent, and energy so gen-erously and so selflessly to the various ministries and programs of our church, and who of-ten do this quietly behind-the-scenes with little notice or recognition.

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR those who do not know Christ or who are struggling in their faith journey. Pray also that

God will provide opportunities for us to witness for Jesus, and give us the courage and win-some words needed to make the most of these opportunities.

Pastor Rudy, as he fulfills his ministerial duties. KRC ministries, programs & projects, and those planning & administering them as

they seek new directions and God’s wisdom and blessing in moving our church to-ward a greater and more effective impact on our surrounding communities: KRC’s Consistory: Jane Deane, Noreen Dick, Jean Hacker, Merrill Johnson, Susan Patterson, Beth Anne Rippel, and Deborah Spaulding, Dawn Van Buren, and Pastor Rudy; KRC’s ad-ministrative ministries; KRC’s Youth Group; Sunday School; KRC’s small group min-istries and Bible studies; Community Prayer Group; 1st Friday Free Community Dinner; Community Conversations; Parents’ Night Out; and other outreach programs.

our state, national, and world leaders, especially President Donald Trump and all of the government officials now in office, that God will grant them the leadership skills and wisdom needed to govern effectively.

our military men & women, their families, and friends, that they may know God’s pres-ence, protection, and peace.

victims world-wide suffering natural and other hardships and tragedies; those suffering economic instability; poverty, hunger, & poor health; political oppression, unrest, war, dis-placement, gun violence, and terrorism.

families and friends grieving the loss of loved ones, especially Mary Jane and Les Hay-wood, family, and friends grieving the loss of Mary Jane’s brother, Michael, following a long battle with cancer. The family thanks all of you for your prayers for Michael during his illness.

those who, even after many years, still hurt from the loss of loved ones. reassurance, peace, and dignity for those nearing the close of this life. Kim Lyle, pregnant and close to delivery, has been hospitalized recently with a kidney in-

fection. Pray for God's reassurance and speedy healing for Kim, and for a healthy birth for her and her baby. 

Gail, Sarah Schubert's sister-in-law, and Gail’s husband Steve.  Gail recently fell, breaking her leg below her right knee, which required surgery and rehabilitation.  She will not be able to bear any weight on the leg for several more weeks.  During this stressful situation, Steve’s mother passed away. Pray that Gail gains strength, stamina, and the nutrition she needs to heal, and for strength and support for Steve and his family in their time of grief.  

Carly Rippel, following recent MRI and EEG testing. Praise God that tests returned nega-tive, and that Carly has had no further seizures. Pray that current medication adjustments will result in continued stabilization of Carly’s condition and in her ability to pursue her college and career goals as planned.

those awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery, injury, or illness; or chronically ill: Mike Mescia, Ed Arnold; Jean Skipper; Tom Catchpole, nephew of Kay and Floyd Haber; John Bowen; Stacey Baker; Wayne Van Allen, Dave Ennis; Elize Visser’s mother; Alan Smith; Jane Stutzman; George Graham; Fred Borrelli, Merrill John-son.

residence-bound KRC family, George Clowe, and those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill, especially: the Bakers, caring for Nancy’s mother, Vickie Metzger, 98; Nancy Stewart, caring for her ailing father, now in his 90’s.

those battling or recovering from cancer or in hospice care: 12-year-old Issy Kwei; Bill Nieman; Ben Kissel; Carol, future daughter-in-law of Erika & Merrill Johnson; Judy Al-varez; Charles Roppolo; Terri; Don Morse; Jill; J.B.; Ronny; Carol Nel; Jeff Peter; Mark; Ann; Steve.

(Continued from previous page.) those facing challenges, stressful circumstances, and difficult decisions: a young person

with close ties to our church family who is experiencing serious depression and having dif-ficulty finding purposeful, rewarding direction for moving ahead in life.

Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose names are in bold type. Please forward this information, as well as new praise/prayer requests, to or call 859-4158.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIESDave and Char Alexander, RCA missionaries, Taiwan;

Alight Pregnancy Center, HudsonPerry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany

Compassion International, KRC-Sponsored Child, Evelin Chuquinia, 19Alex and Fran Knauss, Trans-World Radio Maureen Menard, Youth with a Mission

The Silvas, RCA missionaries, HungaryBrian and Bea Post, Wycliffe Bible Translators

Seth and Melissa Rogati, missionaries, Young Life Ministry, St. ThomasBetty Ann Stedwell, Christar International Mission

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE THANK-YOU NOTES ON THE MISSIONS BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FELLOWSHIP ROOM FROM SOME OF OUR MISSIONARIES.

Bonnie Dunham (6th), Susan Patterson (14th), Jean Wildermuth (15th), Aiden Visagie (18th), Will Patterson (21st), Amy Clinton (22nd),

Rudy Visser (27th), Barbara Vosburgh (28th), Derick Latorre (29th)

EMAIL, WEBSITE, AND FAX INFORMATION Email Address – krc@fairpoint.net

Website Address – kinderhookreformedchurch.comRev. Rudy is available at his church office

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.Please call ahead for an appointment.

Evenings are set aside for meetings, visitations, and counseling.For immediate assistance at any time, call 518-859-4158.

Church Phone 518-758-6401 Church Fax 1-518-758-6402

KRC 2018 CONSISTORYPastor Rev. Rudy Visser, President of Consistory

Deacons Noreen Dick – ’18  Church Family. . . . . . . .     518-758-6640   Susan Patterson – ’19 Property. . . . . . . . . .   518-755-4909  patterss@strose.edu Beth Anne Rippel – ’18 Stewardship. . . . . . 518-392-5044  barippel@yahoo.com Deborah Spaulding – ’19 Outreach. . . . . . . 518-758-7316 ber00519@fairpoint.net Elders Jane Deane – ’19 Christian Ed., Cemetery. . 518-758-7051  jdeane1943@gmail.com Jean Hacker – ’19 Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518-758-9412  jch9412@aol.com  Merrill Johnson – ’18  Worship. . . . . . . . . . . 518-828-6726  docjohnson36@gmail.com Dawn Van Buren – ’18 Consistory Vice-President, Cemetery, Pastoral Relations,                                                     Personnel. . . . . . . . .  518-758-7564  dawnandleo@fairpoint.net 

Clerk of ConsistoryPatti Varga – 518-755-3054  patvarga66@gmail.com

KRC TREASURER Derick LaTorre – 518-376-1882 derick.latorre@gmail.com

KRC STAFF KRC Office Manager KRC Office Assistant Paul Clause – 518-859-4158 Courtney Wood – 518-852-7172 KRC Sexton KRC Cemetery Supervisor Steven Green – 518-505-4918 Greg Clause – 518-369-8

COMING EVENTS

Today, October 28 9:00 am Worship Service and Youth Sunday School 10:30 am Adult Sunday School w/Jean Hacker, Gospel of John study by Justin Buzzard, main floor Conference RoomTue, October 30 12 Noon Fall Senior Citizen Roast Pork Luncheon St. John the Baptist Church, Valatie – Sign up by October 24, 518-758-9401Wed, October 31 7:00 pm Bible Study w/Jean Hacker, Book of Romans Please Note: Call Jean at 518-603-2450 for meeting location.Thur, November 1 9:00 am Small Group Bible study @KRC Group continues its study, The Holy Spirit 10:00 am Community Prayer Group @KRC 6:30 pm Please Note: KRC Youth Group meetsFri, November 2 6:00 pm First Friday free community dinner – Doors open at 5:30.Sat, Sun, November 3 and 4

PLEASE NOTE:BE READY TO SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR

THIS COMING SATURDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 3,AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WILL END 2 A.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4.

Sun, November 4 9:00 am Communion Worship Service and Youth Sunday School 10:30 am Adult Sunday School w/Jean Hacker, Gospel of John study by Justin Buzzard, main floor Conference RoomFri, November 9 7:00 pm Danen Kane in Concert @KRC Sat, November 10 5:30 - 8:30 pm Parents’ Nights OutSun, November 11 9:00 am Worship Service and Youth Sunday School 10:30 am Adult Sunday School w/Jean Hacker, Gospel of John study by Justin Buzzard, main floor Conference Room 3:00 pm CITV concert, KRC SanctuaryMozart’s Sinfonia Concertante and Immortal Requiem

Servers Next Sunday, November 4, 2018Ushers: Ted Call, Jerry Flansburg, Glenn WarrenGreeter(s):

Sermon Notes“Hope Undiminished!”

Psalm 116; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1