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The Newsletter of Gilead Presbyterian Church, Carmel, NY March, 2012

Dear Friends,

Lent, the time of penitence and spiritual self-examination, is typically thought of as a stark time,one in which the Alleluias in church are silenced in favor of the Kyrie, Lord have mercy. Afterall, we are following Christ into the wilderness of temptation and trial, and ultimately to the crossof Holy Week, as we prepare our hearts to receive resurrection on Easter.One of the common Lenten Psalms is the familiar Psalm 51:

Create in me a clean heart, O God,and put a new and right spirit within me.11 Do not cast me away from your presence,and do not take your holy spirit from me. (Psalms 51:10-11)

From a purely practical point of view, what is our goal at Lent? To allow Godto put a new and right spirit within us. And what is that new and right spirit?The next verse of the psalm tells us:

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,and sustain in me a willing spirit. (Psalms 51:12)

Joy is our goal at Lent. We don’t tend to think that way, but I believe it’s helpful to remember thewhat and why of our work as we do the heavy-lifting of our faith. Dianne Bergant wrote in 2003:

The phrase “Give it up!” signals two very different practices, which are part of twoequally different occasions. The more recent meaning is a call to applaud a musical ordramatic performance of quality; the traditional understanding is a summons topenance, particularly during Lent. As different as these meanings may appear at firstglance, each can point to an important aspect of the liturgical season.

During the next six weeks of Lent, the first readings highlight the covenant relationshipthat God establishes with the people, while the epistles and Gospels constitute analbum of snapshots that capture Jesus bringing God’s love to the world. It is clear thatthe readings for Lent focus on what God has done out of love, rather than on what wemight do out of guilt. This is certainly reason for applause, so “Give it up!”(http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=4303)

Can we give it up for God? Can we cast aside the things that block us from the light, and at thesame time, focus our praise on the joy of our salvation from our loving God in Christ? Let’sremember joy this Lenten season, and see if we can experience in our examination the quiet,contemplative joy that brings the peace that passes understanding.

In love and light,Martin

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A VIEW FROM A PEWBy Don De Vries

As we move through Lent, I have to admit that I find thisseason of the church to be uncomfortable. I am forced toconfront the fact that I am not the perfect image of God that Iwas created to be. None of us, of course, is perfect in God’s

eyes. As Jesus said of the Disciples on the Mount of Olives asHe was praying just prior to his arrest by the temple police, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh isweak.” True Christians want to be perfect in God’s eyes, but our human natures just don’t havethe strength to carry out the desires of our spirits. How can we, then, ever reach the level ofGod’s expectations? This is our dilemma, and not just during Lent,

We aren’t the first people to experience this frustration. In Luke 3:9, John the Baptist told hisfollowers to “Bear fruit worthy of repentance.” Like them, we are to change, that is, to repent ofour sins, and to give evidence of repentance by living as though we are no longer imperfect inGod’s sight. We have been perfected through the death andresurrection of Jesus Christ. Believing this puts us on the rightroad to eternal life, but then we need to live as God’s perfectedpeople.

Jesus simplified the job of repentance by condensing BiblicalLaw into two commandments: Love the Lord your God with all,your heart, soul, and strength, and love your neighbor as youlove yourself. Jesus could say this because He is theembodiment of the love of God. In John 3:16, we are told the“God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son,that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but haveeverlasting life.” It is love for God, and love for others, that is the fruit of repentance of whichJohn The Baptist speaks.

In light of this, we have to examine our attitudes toward God, and toward other people. Weknow that through faith in Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven by God’s grace. This requires thatin true humility, we acknowledge our sins, allow God to rule our lives according to His word, andremove our own egos from the equation. We need to trust God and His word to give us thestrength of spirit so we can live as He made us to live. It comes down to having faith that Goddoes love each one of us. When we experience an adjustment of our attitudes and our dailyliving reflects the change, we will be bearing the fruit worthy of repentance.

Coming to this realization, my journey through Lent will be different this time. I know that, comeEaster, I can rejoice in my salvation. But until I get there, some soul searching and attitudeadjustment are in order. I need to be bearing fruit worthy of my repentance, and of my salvation.I can’t have an “I’ve got mine” attitude. I have to live so that I do a better job of presenting God’slove in everything I do. I must trust Him to do the leading, and to give me the strength to follow.I think you do, too.

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A Note from the

Gilead Music DepartmentMarch 2012

February seems to have had its share of ups and downs for our musicians.Bronchitis, pneumonia, back pain, strep throat, colds and stomach flu have allseem to have landed in the Music Department. Fortunately, everyone seems tobe on the mend. We welcome back, Annina Celli from her winter hiatus in Floridaeven though her early return was because of an ailing pet. Our sympathies go out

Annina & her family.

We want to give thanks for the birth of Benjamin Howard, the wee son of Mariah & John Warren,born Feb. 6, 2012. I’m speculating as to whether he will be a tenor or bass. Right now, he’sprobably a soprano! Congratulations to this wonderful family!

Last Wednesday, Gilead’s Senior Choir joined with the Drew Senior Choir in an Ecumenical AshWednesday Service at Drew Methodist. It was wonderful to look out in the Congregation and see somany “Gileadites”. As one of the Drew choir members said, “we make beautiful music when we jointogether”. Pastor Karen and Pastor Martin gave us all the challenge to find our own commitment toa meaningful Lenten experience.

Here’s what’s happening in March:March 4

9:00 am Senior Choir “Remember Me”

9:15 am Junior Bell Chimes (rehearse for 3-18 & Easter)

9:30 am Gilead Gospel Group (sing in Worship) “God Said it, I believe it”

March 118:30 am Senior Bell Chimes (play in Worship) “Rejoice, Ye Pure in...”

9:00 am Senior Choir “We Need You Lord”

9:15 am Junior Bell Chimes (rehearse for 3-18 & Easter)

March 189:00 am Senior Choir “Take the World but Give Me Jesus”

9:15 am Junior Bell Chimes (play in Worship)

9:30 am * Music Makers (sing in Worship) Preschool and Kindergarten*

March 259:00 am Senior Choir “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”

9:15 am Junior Bell Chimes (rehearse for Easter-9AM Worship)

9:30 am Praise Singers (will sing in Worship) “Jesus Loves Even Me”

*Music Makers Rehearsals: The Music Makers have been singing on the third Sunday ofeach month. We are looking forward to Easter and are planning to do something for theEaster season on Sunday, March 18th & Easter Sunday. We are practicing duringSunday School with the help of Cindy Davern and Margo Mueller, so we needyour support and attendance. I will be sending home the songs and words so thatyou can practice it with your child during the week. Thanks so much for your supportand your child's enthusiasm! Penny Cameron

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Just a Head-Up!! The Shadow of the Cross is being rehearsed by the Senior Choir tobe presented on Good Friday, April 6, 2012, as a part of the very moving Tenebrae Service at7:30 PM. So mark your calendars!

Rehearsals are as follows:Wednesdays at 6:30 pm - Senior Bell Chimes

Wednesdays at 7:45 pm - Senior Choir

Sundays before Worship at 9:15 am - Junior Bell Chimes

Sundays during Church School - M&Ms with Ms. Penny

Sundays after Worship - Praise Singers in Knieriem room with Ms. Renae

Flute Choir & Gilead Gospel Group (3Gs) - TBA

Sunday Rehearsal times when playing/singing in Worship:8:30 am - Senior Bell Chimes

9:00 am - Senior Choir

9:15 am - Praise Singers, Junior Bell Chimes & Flute Choir

9:30 am - Music Makers

New members are always welcome.

See/call Mary Temple for more information 225-6958.

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Gilead Youth Group News

March 2011

Dear Parents of Gilead Youth

Lent refers to the weeks leading up to Easter; how one uses this time will vary, althoughtraditionally it is a time to reflect , and renew our commitment to God. We often feel the need topartake in a sacrifice and "Give Up" something during this time. I did this growing up and wecontinued the tradition with our children when they were young. I do remember one year when Iwas 10 however, I decided to commit to attending mass each AM during Lent. This involved megetting up an hour earlier each day, walking to church and returning home before I again walkedthe same route back to school each day. Somehow when you gave something up you couldhave private slip-ups. But telling everyone you would go to church each day, there could be noexcuses because, there would be lots of comments from the siblings, parents and friends. Thiswas a HARD TASK to complete for a 10 year old but I did it.

I think each approach to Lent has merit. I think if we help our children deny themselves ofsomething they enjoy it will help them realize how blessed they are with all the wonderful thingsin their lives. If we help our children add a task to their routines each day it can build disciplineand structure. Either way Lent is the perfect time to ask them: How hard is it for you to showyour faith today? Is this a “What Would Jesus Do” moment? Perhaps together as a familyLent can be a time to join forces and embark on a challenge.

Warm RegardsFran

Youth Calendar

Sunday March 4 - Brunch following worshipBring your Bible stories of the Disciples doing “Hard Things” to show their Faith

Friday March 9 - Ice Skating Trip $500. – Please RSVP Fran

Sunday March 11 - Church Grounds Clean-up

Friday March 16 - March Crazy Mustache Party - Youth 5th grade-olderGames/Food/Fun7:00 pm FreeFriends Welcome

Saturday March 24 - Youth Retreat @ Gilead Church Details to follow

SAVE the DATE Sunday April 1 Easter Celebration following Worship

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From Saint Patrick's Breastplate

Christ be with me

Christ before me

Christ behind me

Christ in me

Christ beneath me

Christ above me

Christ on my right

Christ on my left

Christ where I lie

Christ where I sit

Christ where I arise

Christ in the heart of every man

who thinks of me

Christ in the mouth of every man

who speaks of me

Christ in every eye that sees me

Christ in every ear that hears me

Salvation is of the Lord.

An Old Irish Blessing

May love and laughter light your days,

and warm your heart and home.

May good and faithful friends be yours,

wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world

with joy that long endures.

May all life's passing seasons

bring the best to you and yours!

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Outreach and Mission

Gilead Food Pantry

The Gilead Food Pantry is open Friday mornings from 10:00 am untilnoon to offer food to those who are in need. Donations of food or fundsare always welcome. Food items can be placed in the basket in thelounge while funds are best given directly to Marj Williams or placed in the offering basket with thenotation “Food Pantry” on the envelope or memo line of your check.

The Salvation Army will soon begin supporting our food pantry by offering free breakfast to foodpantry clients on Friday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:30 am.

For more information on this important ministry, please see Marj Williams.

While the goods received during the Kid’s Kitchen Collections have been a great help to the foodpantry, please remember that other things continue to be needed, so please continue to bringother items on non-communion Sundays. Thanks!

Gilead Church School Kid’s Kitchen

As has been our tradition, children bring an offering for the food pantry on thefirst Sunday of each month. We are expanding upon this tradition by

introducing the Gilead Church School Kid’s Kitchen. Each month will have adifferent theme, and children are requested to bring up an item related to that

theme with them during “Time for the Young at Heart”.

The children recently brought home a calendar for the year to remind them what to bringeach month. Please help your child to remember to bring this important offering for ourfood pantry ministry. The March theme is paper towels

The calendar is also posted on the Church School Bulletin Board by the Church School entrance.

If you have any questions about this offering project please see Diana Drake Behan.

Brewster Ecumenical Service Partnership

The Brewster Ecumenical Service Partnership (BESP) provides housing during the winter months tohomeless men and women. Several Brewster churches take turns week by week acting as the shelter.Additional churches help by providing suppers and overnight volunteers. Gilead partnered with our sisterchurch in Croton Falls to cover the second week in February. Gilead took the 9th to the 12th. Our youthgroup volunteered for Friday night providing a Valentine's Day feast complete with cards and candy. Thegentlemen in the shelter that night loved it and BESP was very impressed.

Thanks for excellent meals also go to Gwen and Marty Schuldt, the Gould family, and Paul and JoanFrancis, as well as Phil DuBon for spending a night in the shelter. It is unclear as of this writing as towhether the services of Gilead will be needed again this winter. Keep an ear open in church for anyannouncements.

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One Great Hour of Sharing

How your One Great Hour of Sharing gift is used

36% - Presbyterian Hunger Program32% - Presbyterian Disaster Relief32% - Self-Development of People

The One Great Hour of Sharing Special Collection will bemade on Palm Sunday. It is a world-wide ecumenical eventto foster the Christian mission of reaching out to those inneed. The funds collected stay with and are used by eachparticipating denomination.

So in addition to filling the fish banks our children have received, please consider makingan additional donation to support this vital mission. Please make your check payable toGilead, but designate it to OGHS.

Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw youhungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?

And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or nakedand gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prisonand visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just asyou did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you

did it to me.’ Matthew 25:37-40 (NRSV)

Souper Bowl of Caring

The annual Souper Bowl of Caring was collected by our youth onSunday, February 5th. The total cash donations were $95, plus two bags ofgroceries were collected. This year, all of the proceeds went to the BrewsterEcumenical Service Partnership..

Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is part of our church mission. Thereare volunteer opportunities on house sites or off site work.

Steve Biolsi is the Project Manager for Habitat for Humanity ofPutnam County. He can be reached at 914-774-9314. Youcan get more information on the web at www.habitatputnam.org and you can find them on Facebook.

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Deacons’ Fund

Every year the Board of Deacons supports various outreach missions. Onesuch mission is the Andrus Children’s Center in Yonkers. Last year theDeacons made a donation enabling some of the center’s children theopportunity to attend a summer camp program. The card shown above wassent by some of the campers to show their appreciation. You can view the

actual card on the bulletin board.

Please remember to support the Deacons’ Fund, either by using

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the special quarterly envelopes or by designating “Deacons’

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Groundswellsby Rob LoAlbo

Welcome back to our new monthly column whereShingle readers will read about Session’s activities.

Groundswells: “a broad, deep, swell or rolling of thesea, due to a distant storm or gale or any surge ofsupport, approval, or enthusiasm, especially amongthe general public.”

Session met on Tuesday, February 14th at 7:30 PM. The meeting began with a scripture reading andprayer, as chosen by the pastor..

After a prayer, Session then discussed the following:

In December, there were 20 pastoral care visits and 16 pastoral phone conversations, with ourpastor attending two Presbytery functions.

Gilead served communion on February 5, 2012.

Charlie Cole visited us to report on the completion of the kitchen, asking that we think carefullyabout how to maintain it now that it has been remodeled so nicely. A suggestion was made tolook into reviving the Women of Gilead (WOGS) to see if they could help.

Tim O’Connor visited Session to report on the plans for his Eagle Scout project, which willinvolve shelving in the Food Pantry, refurbishing the playground equipment, and fixing thesmall sign on Church Street.

Newly elected Deacons Renae Lent, Cindy Cole-Briley, and Lindsay D’Ascoli were examined forordination, as was newly elected Elder Phil Engler, who has served before. They all spokeabout their deep faith and commitment to Gilead. Session unanimously agreed to approvetheir examinations, welcoming them to these new roles of service to which they were called.

The financial report was given, showing a much smaller deficit for January than was to beexpected (57% less).

Margaret Karell was elected chair of Nominations for 2012. Lisa Vandenberg has graciouslyagreed to chair Congregational Life, with Margery Amato taking over Mission.

Sunday, March 11, at 1:00 PM was chosen for the annual joint meeting of the elders anddeacons where we will discuss the preparation of our new operations manual.

A discussion regarding membership requirements for new members was conducted, and it wasagreed that new members will be asked to attend a one-time class with the Pastor, to bescheduled on an as-needed basis.

Thanks for following our activities. Please continue to pray for us, for guidance and assurance. Ifyou have any questions, feel free to approach a Session member for further discussion.

Please check back next month to see what else is happening in our church!

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Congratulations to Our Newly Electedand Reelected Officers

The following were elected to fill a church office at the congregational meeting held after worship onJanuary 25, 2012. They began their terms in February:

Ruling Elders – Class of 2015Phil Engler

David MoodyJohn VangorJohn Warren

Deacons – Class of 2015Cindy Cole-BrileyLindsay D’Ascoli

Renae Lent

In the Presbyterian tradition, lay officers are in many ways the backbone of the local church. Pleasemake sure to congratulate each of them and thank them for the time and energy they will be spendingin serviice to Gilead.

Also please be sure to thank Theresa Vanderhoff, who is coming off Session, andBridget Kessman, Elaine Cole, and Mariah Warren, who are coming off the Boardof Deacons. They have labored hard for the church and have helped make Gileadinto the worshipful, caring, and sharing community that it is.

Financial Report

As of January 31, 2012:

Regular Income Year to Date 15,393

Expenses Year to Date 17,238

Surplus (Deficit) (1,845)

Renovation Loan Balance $55,549

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SPC Jan Koehler727th MP Detachment

104th Military Police Battalion

Deployment: Camp Marmal, Afghanistan.

Jan left his home in Carmel on Nov. 25th 2011 for his deployment asan Army National Guard MP in Afghanistan.

After a month and a half of pre-deployment training at Fort Bliss inTexas, he arrived at his first assignment at Camp Dehdadi 2 inAfghanistan. Shortly thereafter, Jan was reassigned to Camp Marmal,near Mazar-e Sharif. The camp gets its name from the nearby Marmal Mountains.

The camp is the home of the Regional Command of the International Security Assistance Force(ISAF) as well as the Quick Reaction Forces (QRF). Also there are the staff of the German ArmedForces in Afghanistan.

Additional forces from the United States, Croatia and 14 other NATO nations comprise the camppopulation of about 5000 soldiers.

From Camp Marmal, ISAF forces work in northern Afghanistan on physical security and civil/militaryprojects. Five Provincial Reconstruction Teams are also supplied from Marmal.

Only recently has Jan been able to communicate with mom and dad through email. He says theinternet connection is sporadic at best. It is cold there this time of year and Jan had to order blanketsonline. He also purchased some rugs at an Afghan Bazaar to make his space a little more livable.

His living quarters are very minimal, with no shelving or even decent lighting. A desk will be madefrom some crates and plywood. He even has to buy some lighting, as he now uses his laptop to lighthis space.

The other day Jan was involved in a mission where they were training soldiers for the Afghan army.He says he liked working with the Germans and tells us “they are all great guys and speak fluentEnglish”. On a lighter side, he tells about saving an Afghan farmer’s goat which was trapped inbarbed wire and giving water to some Afghan children.

We ask for your prayers that Jan and all of our military are kept safe and return home to us soon.Jan’s address is:

SPC Jan E. Koehler727 MP DETCamp MarmalAPO, AE 09368

Thank you,Julie and Eric Koehler

If a member of your family iscurrently serving in the armed

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forces, please let us know.

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Writing to the Heart of the MatterExplore your faith♥ Write to heal♥ Connect with others on the Journey

Come learn more about yourself and experience the healing power of writing, prayers, poems

and journaling in a supportive peer writing group!

No Writing Experience Necessary!

12 week writing group will be held the 1st

and 3rd

Sundays of each month

12:00-1:30 pm

Starting February 5th

2012

Gilead Presbyterian Church

7 Church Street, Carmel NY 10512

For more information: call Lindsay Sutton-D’Ascoli at (914)-450-5687

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News

Don’t Forget to “Spring Ahead”!

Daylight Savings time begins on Sunday, March 11

Girl Scout Sunday is March 11. All Girl Scouts and their leaders areinvited to attend in uniform to be recognized. Help celebrate the 100th

anniversary of Girl Scouting!

Long time Gilead member Doris McBride passed away on January 31st.Doris was an active member and sang in the Senior Choir for many yearsuntil illness curtailed her activities. While she will be sorely missed by thoseof us who felt her love, we know she is now at peace, home with her Maker.We thank God for Doris’ life, her service to our church, and the love she hasshared. We praise God for new life in Christ, a gift which Doris now enjoys.

McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. maintains a memorial web page for Doris. To access it, please click here.

On February 19th, Gilead formally welcomed CarolynLewis as our newest official member. Carolyn hasworshipped with us for a while and has been involved inmany of our activities. We certainly offer her a big welcome!Please be sure to stop and get her during the Coffee Hourand other events.

If you would like to become a formal member of Gilead, please speak to Pastor Martin.

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Welcome to Benjamin Howard

Warren, son of Mariah and

John Warren. Benjamin was

born on February 6th in Danbury

Hospital.

SpiritWalkers (Ecumenical Hiking Group)

God spoke, “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature

So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea,

The birds in the air, the cattle, and, yes, Earth itself,

And every animal that moves on the face of the earth.” Genesis1:26-28

Our March Hike is March 18th. We are going to walk over the Walkway Overthe Hudson. We will be meeting at Drew United Methodist Church's parkinglot at 12:30. We did this last year and many enjoyed the views and the nicelevel walk.

If you would like to be kept up to date on the year’s schedule and anyupdates, please join the Spirit Walkers Ecumenical Hiking Group page onFacebook. All hikers must have a signed waiver on file with the church priorto hiking with us, and, if age 18 or under, a signed permission slip.

We look forward to seeing you as we explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Faith Discussion Group Update

The Faith Discussion Group meets weekly each Thursday. Meetingsconvene 7:30-8:30 PM in the lounge. Current study is based on theBook of Romans to be followed by The Gospel of John.

Please come. All are welcome, whether members of Gilead or not.

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Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

There will be a Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop at the church on Saturday,March 24, 2:00 - 4:00. This workshop is for people 16 years and older only. Thefee is $5 paid at the time you sign up. The signup sheet will be posted in thelounge later in February.

Contact Alice DuBon at 621-0332 or akhdubon@verizon.net. If there is someone interested in doing aworkshop for younger people talk to Alice about possible use of materials.

Stretch Exercise Classes

Stretch Exercise Classes are being given every Monday at11:00 am & Thursdayat 1:00 pm at Gilead. Annina and her friend Brigitta have organized this ongoingclass. There is a charge of $1.00 per class which is being donated to Gileadevery month. Those with physical problems would especially benefit by theseclasses. Everyone is welcome. If further information is needed, please contactAnnina at 845-225-7012.

Gilead Designers

Gilead Designers will be meeting on March 23rd at 6:00 pm, at Gilead. Pleasesee Diana Behan, Ellen Nielsen, or Mary Temple for more information.

Save the Date – May 5

The Gilead Gourmets are planning a Cinco deMayo Dinner to celebrate our newly renovatedkitchen! More details will follow in next month’s

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Restaurant Week - Feb 26th to Mar 1st

The Carmel High School Parents Association is sponsoring this event to help support the post promparty. For coupons go to http://www.carmelcivicassoc.org/Restaurant%20Week%20Coupon.pdf

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Mission Possible

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Thanks to everyone whoelped make this renovationroject possible. But special

thanks have to go theCharlie Cole who spear-

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result is beautiful!

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Ecumenical Service Partnership

on the next page!

On Saturday, February 4th, the eve of theSuper Bowl, Gilead held its first annual(hopefully) Souper Bowl Contest andDinner Party. Our soup chefs vied for agolden cup and choice of cookbooks. Thecontest resulted in a tie between SueSurovic and Alice DuBon. Othercontestants were Mariah Warren, ShirleyDeVries, Katherine Foote, and Jim Healy.

Thanks to all of our chefs for a deliciousevening. And the proceeds benefited ourSouper bowl collection, supporting theGilead Food Pantry and the Brewster

The winning soup recipes are

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Sue Surovic’s Prize-Winning Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

Use a Dutch oven, though I didn't.

Ingredients 28 oz. chicken broth 1 medium onion finely chopped 3 russet potatoes (peeled and cubed) 6 strips of bacon 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Fry strips of bacon until crisp and drain, crumbleTake onions and sauté in bacon drippingsIf you have any bacon drippings left and rolled the cubed potatoes to coatPinch of thymeSalt and pepperHeat chicken broth, add onions, potatoes thyme salt and pepperAdd bacon for 3-5 minutesPut cheese on top of soup when serving

You can let the soup stand for a while, bring more flavor into the dish, easy and tasty.

Alice DuBon’s Prize-Winning Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup) 5 points Weight Watchers.

1 spray(s) cooking spray 1 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced 8 oz. uncooked turkey sausage(s), smoked variety, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 4 cup(s) canned chicken broth 8 oz. uncooked potato(es), baking-variety (about 1 medium), peeled 4 cup(s) uncooked kale, stemmed and shredded 1/2 tsp. table salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Spray a large saucepan with nonstick spray; set over medium heat. Add the onion; cook,

stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.

Add the sausage; cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in the broth; bring to a simmer, stirring often.

Using the small holes of a box grater, grate the potato into the stew. Stir well while returning to

a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times.

Stir in the kale; cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, about

12 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, and hot red pepper sauce before serving. Yields about 1

1/2 cups per serving.

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Cookbook Reprint

Gilead's superb cooks made their favorite recipes available in a cookbook in2004. The much sought after cookbook will be reprinted in 2012. To order yourcopy, please sign up on the reservation form in the lounge.

Needed: Church SchoolTeachers

For 2011-2012

Positions are available in all grades.Curriculum is provided.

Please share your faith with our youth.

Please sign up in church lounge or contact Diana Drake Behan845-225-1979 or ddbehan@gmail.com

Sanctuary Flower Donations

The flower donation chart for 2012 is now available outside the office door for thosewho wish to reserve a special date.

Our Daily Bread

Please note that the December/January/February issue of our Daily Bread is now available in thelounge. Pick one up for some daily inspiration.

Sermon Podcasts: www.gileadchurch.org/multimedia.html or gilead.sermonpodcasts.com/.They are also available through iTunes software.YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/GileadChurch#p/uFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilead-Presbyterian-Church/139888512714485

When you click on the Gilead Facebook page, please make sure you click on the “Like” button –it’s another way to keep up with events at Gilead.

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The CNS Pre-K Program is Gilead's nonsectarian schoolfor 2 1/2 to 5 year olds. Since it was founded in 1949, thePre-School has been a respected community resource forearly childhood education. Our staff consists of threeteachers and an aide with many years of experience at CNSbetween them. All are active members of the communityand volunteers in the school district.

The school offers two, three and five day programs. Theyfollow the same calendar as the Carmel Central Schooldistrict.

In preparing a child for Kindergarten, their philosophy is teaching the whole child to grow. Theyprovide a daily routine balanced between academic skills and lessons, crafts, free and structured playtime, music, story time, computer time, snack, and outdoor activities on the large playground.

The curriculum was developed in conjunction with the area kindergarten teachers to best prepare thechild for kindergarten and instill an enthusiasm for learning in a fun loving environment. Utilizing theteam teaching method, three teachers give a student to teacher ratio of approximately 8 to 1.

For children scheduled to enter public school in September of the year, we routinely prepare adetailed evaluation of Kindergarten readiness.

For more information, please call the school at 845-225-8044.

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Fundraising Opportunities

Tastefully SimpleSo far you helped raise over $100 for Gilead, simply by ordering The Food That You Love!

The Tastefully Simple Fundraiser will continue each month with a featured special. A link has beenposted on the website, so you can order anytime.

If you would rather place your order with me or have any questions, please call me!

Cynthia DavernTastefully Simple Senior Consultant

"the food you love, the time you deserve"845-225-3878

cdavern1@verizon.net

There is an easy way to help Gilead’s finances if you shop at Amazon.com.Gilead receives a commission from Amazon if you enter their site through Gilead’s web page. Justgo to www.gileadchurch.org and click on Gilead Staff Recommendations on the left side menu –the bottom choice just above the church’s name.

You can also reach that page directly at www.gileadchurch.org/marketplace4.html . You canbookmark the page for easier access!

From that page you can view books, music, and other items recommended by Gilead staffmembers, or search Amazon directly.

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Worship and Ministry

Pastor McGeachy generally follows the lectionary each week, but there are occasional exceptions. We are making theseavailable for those who may wish to read the likely scripture readings in advance of Sunday worship. The daily lectionaryand the Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study are available on our website: www.gileadchurch.org.

Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture ReferenceMarch, 2012

2nd Sunday in Lent—March 4Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16Psalms 22:23–31Romans 4:13–25Mark 8:31–38

4th Sunday in Lent—March 18Numbers 21:4–9Psalms 107:1–3, 17–22Ephesians 2:1–10John 3:14–21

3rd Sunday in Lent—March 11Exodus 20:1–17Psalms 191 Corinthians 1:18–25John 2:13–22

5th Sunday in Lent—March 25Jeremiah 31:31–34Psalms 51:1–12 or Psalms 119:9–16Hebrews 5:5–10John 12:20–33

3/4 Antoinette O’Conner Bridget Kessman

Dolores Knapp

Roy Knapp

Tony Stavrides

Communion Clean:: Dolores Knapp

3/11 Tony Stavridies Alice DuBon

Sue Pulley

3/18 Warren Behan Phil Engler

Diane Lester

3/25 Annina Celli Rob LoAlboMary Lou Cassidy

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Birthdays 3/24 Diana Behan3/3 Eric Koehler 3/25 Audrey Devlin3/3 Mia Hynes 3/25 Matthew Pulley3/4 Robert Scott 3/25 Elizabeth Pulley3/6 Patricia Spinnelli 3/27 Thomas Pulley, Jr3/6 Lucy Lee Ojeda 3/29 Sue Surovic3/6 Jennifer Temple 3/29 Roy Delanoy3/8 Renee Seals 3/25 Audrey Devlin

3/10 Penny Cameron 3/25 Matthew Pulley3/14 Nicholas Cosmo 3/25 Elizabeth Pulley3/16 Irina Mikhaylova 3/27 Thomas Pulley, Jr

3/17 Richard Perry

3/18 Pablo Diaz Anniversaries3/18 Daniel DiPippo 3/18 Diane & Dave Krebs3/23 Robert Behan 3/29 Mary Ann & Joe Montano

Please accept our apologies if we have missed you during the year. If you wish to share these events,please either send an email to gilead@gileadchurch.org or leave a write it on a slip of paper and leave it inThe Shingle mail slot in the office.

For more information about Gilead Church, please visit our web site:www.gileadchurch.org

Please remember that the deadline for submissions is the 20th of each month. Submissionspreferably can be emailed to Martin McGeachy at the church office:gilead@gileadchurch.org with a copy to Warren Behan at TheShingle@gmail.com, oryou may drop off a hard copy at the Office.

Gilead Presbyterian Church9 Church St.

Carmel, NY 10512845-225-4586

Email: gilead@gileadchurch.org

Martin McGeachyPastor

Fran CroughanYouth Director

Mary TempleMusic Director

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MARCH 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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10:00 AM Morning

Worship and Church

School

5:00 PM Gilead

Gourmet's Dinner at

Olives Restaurant

27

11:00 AM

Stretch Exercise

Class

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

7:30 PM

Communications

Committee

Meeting

28 29

6:30 PM

Senior Bells

Rehearsal

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

7:45 PM

Senior Choir

Rehearsal

1

1:00 PM

Stretch

Exercise

Class

7:30 PM

Faith

Discussion

Group

2

World Day of

Prayer

3

10:00 AM PRPH

4

10:00 AM Morning

Worship with Holy

Communion and

Church School

11:00 AM Youth

Brunch Following

Worship

12:00 PM Writing to

the Heart of the Matter

Workshop

5

11:00 AM

Stretch Exercise

Class

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

6 7

6:30 PM

Senior Bells

Rehearsal

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

7:45 PM

Senior Choir

Rehearsal

8

1:00 PM

Stretch

Exercise

Class

7:30 PM

Faith

Discussion

Group

9

Youth Group Ice

Skating

10

10:00 AM PRPH

11

Girl Scout Sunday

10:00 AM Morning

Worship and Church

School

11:00 AM Youth

Group Church Cleanup

- Following Worship

1:00 PM Joint Meeting

of Elders and Deacon

12

11:00 AM

Stretch Exercise

Class

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

13

7:30 PM

Session

Meeting

14

6:30 PM

Senior Bells

Rehearsal

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

7:45 PM

Senior Choir

Rehearsal

15

1:00 PM

Stretch

Exercise

Class

7:30 PM

Faith

Discussion

Group

16

4:30 PM Girl

Scouts

7:00 PM Youth

Group March Crazy

Mustache Party

17

10:00 AM PRPH

18

10:00 AM Morning

Worship and Church

School

12:00 PM Writing to

the Heart of the Matter

Workshop

12:30 PM

SpiritWalkers Hike:

Walkway over the

Hudson

19

11:00 AM

Stretch Exercise

Class

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

20 21

6:30 PM

Senior Bells

Rehearsal

7:00 PM AA

Meeting

7:45 PM

Senior Choir

Rehearsal

22

1:00 PM

Stretch

Exercise

Class

7:30 PM

Faith

Discussion

Group

23

6:30 PM Gilead

Designers

24

Youth Retreat

10:00 AM PRPH

2:00 PM Ukranian Easte Egg

Workshop

25

10:00 AM Morning

Worship and Church

School

26

11:00 AM

Stretch Exercise

Class

7:00 PM AA

27 28

6:30 PM

Senior Bells

Rehearsal

7:00 PM AA

29

1:00 PM

Stretch

Exercise

Class

30 31

10:00 AM PRPH

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