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Bay Road Presbyterian Church
1167 Bay Road, Lake George, NY 12845 Telephone: 518-793-8541 Fax: 518-743-0102 Email: bayroadchurch@adelphia.net Website: www.bayroadchurch.com “Knowing Christ, Living Christ, Sharing Christ”
From the Pastor’s Desk: Waiting for EasterI believe it is safe for me to say that the spring is here. Although we still see snow on the field, we can certainly feel that the harsh winter chill has lost its power. I know, we cannot predict the weather in the Northeast. We might yet have another snowfall. However, even if we have snow, it will not stay for long. Esther and Sunja are talking about what type of vegetables they will plant, and Jojo wants to go outside and ride her bike. It seems that everything and everyone feels that lively air of spring time. Among all seasons, I believe, spring most well reveals the meaning of Easter. Over the winter, the trees and grass stay dead. We don’t see many signs of life from them. Yet when spring comes, we discover the symbols of life in different corners of the field. What a great reminder of resurrection they are! Indeed, Christ went through the death yet rose again. In that resurrection of our Lord, we too will be resurrected. This is one of the most important foundations of our faith in Christ. Without the belief of resurrection, Christian faith is nothing but a “good teaching” which we can find in all other religions. However, as essential as the faith in eschatological resurrection in the end time is for all Christians, I want to move our attention to the little things in our present days in which we can experience the power of resurrection. Although mountains and fields will be covered with green in a few months, the verdant lives begin with small shoots poking through the dirt. That is what resurrection means to us today. Indeed, we will be risen in the day of our Lord’s second coming. But the power of His resurrection does not have to wait until the last day. It is working in our lives on this very day. Yes, it might be small. Yet it certainly pokes through the rigid hearts and frozen circumstances. There is not a single brother or sister in Bay Road family who does not have his/her cross to carry. It might be our child(ren). It might be our parent(s). It might be our co-workers or boss. It might be our finances. It might be the oppressive social systems or physical illness. We all have frozen fields of suffering in our lives. Yet, I pray and trust that God will send the air of His spring in our fields. That we might see the heads of green shoots poking through the frozen land. Yes, they will be small and tender shoots. Yet in a few months, there will be verdant green all over the fields and mountains. Whenever I see my brothers and sisters aching in the cold land of trials, my heart is broken. And it has been broken many times. Yet I will not let go of my faith that God’s season will come in their lives – the season of Easter, the very season when the tender shoots break the frozen land of suffering. There are spots of snow piles here and there on the field, but they cannot keep these tender shoots under the ground, when the air of spring blows. Here I am, on the verge of Easter, praying that God’s air of spring will blow on the lives of my brothers and sisters. _____________________________________________________________
News from the Session
The Sacrament of Holy Communion was served on March 4, 2007. The following were served communion in their homes by Elders Carol Bayle and Pat Engwer: Frankie Waite received communion at The Stanton Nursing Home, Glens Falls: Bobbie Allen, 71 Longview Drive, Queensbury; and Pauline Sexton, 16 Byrne Avenue, Glens Falls.
Compassion Sunday’s dates are Sunday, May 6, 2007 and Saturday, May 12, 2007. Melissa Bramlage is heading up this mission. So be on the look out for more information on this in the upcoming weeks. Thank you Melissa for your time and efforts to this worthwhile project.
The session approved of the Hymn Sing & Desserts social for Saturday, April 21, 2007. Kathy O’Day and Toby Murphy will be hosting this night of fun for all. Mark your calendars.
The Personnel Committee sadly reported to the session that Robin Mattes, our beloved secretary has found a fulltime position with St. Mary’s Church. Her last day will be April 6, 2007. The Personnel Committee is currently looking for a replacement. Robin has been a terrific secretary. She has been very helpful to Sung, the Clerk of Session as well to many others in our church. Her loving nature, calm personality, expertise with the computer, organization with documents and her many other talents, will be greatly missed. Join us in praying for Robin’s new job and for the Lord to bring the right person to BRPC. Thank you Robin, truly you will be missed.
Reminder to all Ministry Chairpersons Deadline for reports for the docket are to be into the office on the Thursday by 9:00am before the session meeting. This past year, because of the late reports, Robin has had to stay overtime in order to complete the docket.
Many of us have enjoyed several soups during the Lenten Wednesday Night Study. Here is a quick, easy, low fat soup enjoyed by all.
Pumpkin Soup (Low fat, easy& delicious soup)
Sauté 1 cup
chopped onions in 3 Tablespoons butter (After cooking may be frozen) To serve reheat with milk or cream
Thanks to all of you who have made soup or bread for the study.
“He‘s Alive and I’m forgiven! Heaven’s gates are open wide.” Blessed Easter to all!
______________ For our church events go to page 1 of our website and click on Calendar of Events, then Church Calendar. __________________ BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY LIST God Bless You on Your Special Day... APRIL BIRTHDAYS 2 Megan Durkin 3 Polly Duncan 5 Andy Swinton 6 Meghan Graves 7 Bruce Smith 11 Debbie Collin 15 Meg McDowell 17 Jennifer McDowell 25 Rita Snowball 26 Joan Linindoll 27 Cooper Knapp 29 Pastor Sung Lee
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES 6 Bob & Delores Lockrow 20 Lou & Colleen Russell 22 Chuck & Carrianne Durkin Bert & Grace Seeholzer
If you have a birthday or anniversary to add to our list please call the church office or leave a note in the newsletter editor’s mailbox in the church office. Thank you! _______________________
Deadline for the May issue of the “Highlights” newsletter is Sunday, April 22. The May newsletter will be available on Sunday, April 29 (Online via church website Friday, April 27).
SUNDAY MINISTRIES Greeters 1 Denise Osuchowski, Melissa Bramlage 8 Ellen Pezzi, Ed Benway 15 Colleen Russell, Veronica Russell 22 Marcia Etu, Wendy Waite 29 Carol Bayle, Laura Mitchell Ushers 1 Lou Ann Holt, Doug Kenyon 8 Rodger & Chris Henneke 15 Andy Holding, Rodger & Chris Henneke 22 Lou Russell, Andy Holding 29 Lou & Colleen Russell Coffee Hour 1 Mission Luncheon 8 volunteers needed 15 volunteers needed 22 volunteers needed 29 volunteers needed (sign up in Anderson Hall) Tithe Counters 1 Diana Berrigan, Pat Hart 8 Eva Heroux, Janice Holding 15 Lou Ann Holt, Skip LaRose 22 John Murphy, Sharon Meinrenken 29 Wil Wiesner, Cathy Reed OPEN DOOR MINISTRY (Wed., April 11 at 4:30 pm) The Open Door Ministry is located on South Street in Glens Falls. BRC serves the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The sign up sheet is posted in Anderson Hall on the bulletin board if you are interested in serving. Remember to bring 3 gallons of milk (one each). Thank you to those who volunteered last month: Ellen Pezzi, Lou Ann Holt, and Pat Hart
Church Member Professions Page Welcome to our Church Member Professions Page! This page is available to church members who would like to share their business/store/profession information. This is a great resource for utilizing our church members’ professions. Everyone is welcome to participate, send your information, business cards, etc. to the church office by email at bayroadchurch@adelphia.net or drop off in the church office. If you have any questions please call the church office, 793-8541.
Melissa Bramlage SaraBear ™Company Keeping Them Within Reach™ diaper caddies . baby gift solutions www.SaraBearBaskets.com
George S. Knapp, DO McGregor Medical 520 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs (Rt. 9 Town of Wilton, 1 m. North of Saratoga Springs) 583-4268
Janice Holding Explore! Learn * Play * Discover Touch tank w/sea creatures, four-story climbing loft, 16 ft. water table, birthday parties, ball coaster, story times, arts & crafts, toddler area, pirate ship, castle...and more! 103 Warren St., Glens Falls ExploreInGlensFalls.com Open M-F 9-5 Sat 10-5 (starting this month—Sun 12-5)
John & Sharon Meinrenken New Horizon’s Rubber Stamp Co. 15 Thomas Street Queensbury, NY 12804 E-Mail: johnmein@verizon.net Our Company is a manufacturing company, we actually produce the stamp, not just buy and resell it with a markup. We make all kinds of stamps, such self inking, regular, notary, signature, and of course Daters. Please pass this information onto the person that orders office supplies for your company, and if they are interested in buying locally at very competitive prices, hopefully they will contact me.
Erica Meinrenken Sutliff
BARGAINS & BLESSINGS… Saturday, May 19th 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We need volunteers in the following categories: Housewares Games & Toys Exercise Equipment Books Clothing Publicity Plants Pricing Items Furniture Set up Sports Equipment Clean up Kids Games Cashiers Tools Baked Goods/Lunch Transportation of large items Cashiers (truck necessary)
Please plan to come share in the fun, food, and great bargains! Donations of items may be put in the first classroom upstairs. Bags are needed! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I will be happy to help… Name______________________________ Phone Number _________________
Which category (or categories) from above can you help with?...... ___________________________________________________________
Would you like to be the chairperson of this category (circle one)? Yes or No
Please direct any questions to: LouAnn Holt at 793-9506 or 232-1128 or Jan Kenyon at 793-7156. Thanks!
Please leave this form in the church office. ---------------------------------
The next time you feel like you are inadequate and that God can’t use you… Just remember…
ABRAHAM was too old ISAAC was a daydreamer JACOB was a liar JOSEPH was abused MOSES had a stuttering problem GIDEON was afraid RAHAB was a prostitute JEREMIAH and TIMOTHY were too young DAVID had an affair and was a murderer JONAH ran from God NAOMI was a widow JOB went bankrupt PETER denied Christ THE DISCIPLES fell asleep while praying MARTHA worried about everything ZACCHEUS was too small PAUL was too religious THOMAS was a doubter... AND LAZARUS was dead!!!!
Keep in mind—God doesn’t “call” the qualified… He qualifies the CALLED!!!
Submitted by Pat Harris on behalf of the Mission trip.
Men’s Breakfast All men of Bay Road are invited to attend any or all of the men’s breakfasts which are held every other Saturday at 8:00 AM. Bring a friend along! The next breakfast will be Saturday, April 14th.
2007 Gulf Coast Mission Trip Report
“I can’t believe it! It’s wonderful! Why would all of you come down here to help me?” asked Linda, trembling, with tears streaming down her face. Linda and her son Charlie had been living in a tiny FEMA trailer in their driveway, displaced from their home for the past 18 months. Ours was the 6th work crew to help them rebuild, and had the privilege of getting them back into their home. By the end of the week, virtually everyone on the Bay Road team had helped to make it possible.
An earlier crew had mucked out after Hurricane Rita left 3 feet of water in Linda’s 3 bedroom brick home. Another did mold abatement. A third replaced the roof, a group of college students installed ceramic tile flooring throughout, and the most recent group sheet rocked, taped and painted.
Linda had received $5200 from FEMA, which bought the shingles for the roof, the ceramic tile and some bedroom furniture. There were some building materials on site left by other volunteers, but Linda was out of money and had no way to finish the job.
With the mission money raised over the past few months and God’s help, we were able to make it happen. Team members bought materials (bathroom vanity, toilet, mirrors, towel racks, shower curtain, mattresses, linens, towels, screening, mini-blinds, kitchen cabinets, counter top, kitchen sink, refrigerator, washer/dryer, doors, molding, light fixtures, paint, polyurethane) and we went to work.
The team installed 2 bathrooms, the kitchen cabinets/countertop and appliances, polyed doors/painted trim, hung doors/closet doors, installed doorknobs, framed doorways, installed trim/baseboards, washed windows, replaced screening, hung mini-blinds, sheet rocked the laundry room, installed ceiling fans and light fixtures, cleaned, made up the beds. We are so blessed to have been a part of His mission and so are each of you that helped us to go. Linda and Charlie moved back in our last day there!
Our three other work sites were just as awesome. One group laboriously installed a new roof that had been leaking badly ever since the storm. What was initially thought to just need patching turned out to be an entire re-roofing job. It was so bad that one of our team fell through a decayed section! Thankfully no one was injured. At the end of the week, we had one sprained ankle and a lot of splinters, but rejoiced in the protection of your prayers.
Another group worked on the exterior of a barn that is being converted into a home. The family lives down on the bayou, at sea level. Instead of rebuilding their home, they now live in a former haymow, high enough to be safe in a future storm. An amazing transformation!
At the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteer village a fourth project was underway. A large permanent building is being erected with a kitchen, large dining/meeting area and bathrooms. It will be used by PDA until their work in the Louisiana Bayou area is completed, and then will become a community center and hurricane evacuation site. Many team members helped install and tape sheet rock, and vinyl siding was installed on the entire building.
In addition to the construction of buildings, was the building up of lives, both of those we served and those on the team. Amazing stories of faith, hope and love. Please ask us to share. Why would we send/go on a mission team to serve the suffering people on the Gulf Coast?
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:3-6. These are verses that Linda has claimed, as she, a pastor’s wife, lost her husband to a massive heart attack, is raising a handicapped son, and is surviving Hurricane Rita and its aftermath one day at a time.
________________________________________________________________________ A Message From Missions & Outreach
On Sunday, March 25, 2007 we were delighted to have Sue Balfour as our guest speaker for the Mission Minute. Sue has helped to start The Open Arms Pregnancy Center for young pregnant women in crisis. At the center they are offering all kinds of help and guidance to these young women. As Sue explained, Glens Falls did not have anywhere for these young women to go for help except to Planned Parenthood. At Planned Parenthood they are usually guided to abort their babies. At Open Arms Pregnancy Center they can receive help, guidance, love, and alternatives to bring their babies into this world with lots of help. The Center just opened in the beginning of March and has already helped 3 women. Open Arms Pregnancy Center will make a difference one woman and child at a time.
We are hoping as a church to help support their mission. They need financial help as well as volunteers in many aspects. Do you knit, they can use blankets. Do you want to help wash clothes, or maybe train as a crisis counselor? They have many jobs that need to be filled. If you have any questions or are interested in helping because God is leading you there, you can contact them at 793-7516 or call Sue Balfour’s Realty Office.
Maybe we can help to make a difference!
Holy Week Wednesday 3/4 (please note NO bible study on Wednesday evening) Thursday 3/5 Maundy Thursday 6:30 pm Soup & Bread 7:15 pm Service Friday 3/6 Good Friday 4:00 – 9:00 pm Prayer Vigil Sunday 3/8 9:30 am Easter Worship Service
CHUCKLE CORNER KIDS IN CHURCH... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3-year-old Reese: "Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One particular four-year-old prayed, "And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets." _________________________
A Memo: From The Church Secretary
Dear Bay Road Family, It has been so wonderful to be a part of this journey with you. I am so grateful to know each and every one of you. It was truly a blessing to work here at BRC. I enjoyed everything about this church,... the office position,... the people,... the children,... and the Pastor (and his family) very much. I am sad to have to leave it all. However, I am being called in a new direction now, and have accepted a full time position in the parish office at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls and will begin there on Monday, April 9th. Thank you all so much for touching my heart and bringing me so much joy! God bless you all. Your sister in Christ, Robin Mattes Our New Church Librarian Faith Wiesner has graciously volunteered to keep our church library in order. There are many books, cassette tapes, DVD’s, and VCR tapes available to borrow. The sign out sheet is posted on the clipboard on the bookshelf. If you have any books that you would like to donate, feel free to bring them in. Please see Faith will any questions. Thank you, Faith, for volunteering in our church library! __________________________________________ Do You Have a Testimony to Share? If you have a personal story as to how God has touched you in your life please consider having it printed in the monthly newsletter. All submissions are welcome. We will do our best to accommodate any and all stories and/or original poetry you wish to share that exemplify the love of God in your life. __________________________________________________ DEACON’S CORNER The Board of Deacons met March 13, 2007 at the home of Janice KingsleyTreasurer Report: Balance on hand as of 3/6/07 is $2313.18. Communion: The elements were prepared for March 4, 2007. Cards: Cards were sent to church members to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, to offer encouragement, and to give get- well wishes Flowers: Easter lilies were ordered for the Sanctuary. No meals were prepared for members this month. One thank you note was received from a member this month. Two fruit baskets were delivered to members this month. Deacons visited two church members this month. Financial assistance will be provided to a non-member who was badly burned in a home cooking accident. Meals and other assistance will be provided for the family of a member who is recovering from surgery. Next Deacon’s Meeting will be April 10, 2007 at Janice Kingsley’s home. __________________________________________________________________ Trustee’s Newsletter April 2007 We continue to clear snow and ice from the driveway and walkways. More Ice Melt was purchased and placed in the containers at the entrances. The water from the melting snow seems to be running off in the trench along the north of the new paved area as planned. The side entrance bottom door latch was re-anchored. Clocks and thermostats changed to Daylight savings time. Discussions are continuing with the Session on their plans for changes to the Chancel area of the Sanctuary. There were no violations or recommendations by the Town of Queensbury Fire Marshal’s office during their recent commercial building inspection. Next Trustee’s meeting to be held on April 2, 2007, 7:00 pm Respectfully Submitted, Chip Collin Trustee ______________________________________________________________________________________ BRC BIBLE STUDIES Mondays - Everyone is welcome to attend this study on Revelation from 7:30 PM – 9 PM at the home of Kathy O’Day in Warrensburg. Please call Kathy for further information, 623-4642. Tuesdays – All women are invited to this Women's Bible Study on “Jesus’ Final Week”, Tuesday mornings 9:30 - 10:30 A.M at Oneida Community Church. Call Jan Kenyon (793-7156) or just show up. Wednesdays - This study on 1 Peter will resume after Lent at Dave Montgomery’s home in Lake George. Please call Dave for information at 668-2414. * * * * * * * * * * * * Join us for an Old Fashioned HYMN SING Saturday, April 14th 7-8:15 PM V at BAY ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Refreshments following the “Sing” * * * * * * * * * * * * We hope you will be as excited as we are to sing your favorite hymns on this fun and uplifting evening We will be offering coffee and cookies after the “sing”. If you are able to bring cookie s or other finger deserts, please call Kathy O’Day, 623-4642. ______________________________________________________________________________ Save the date... CHICKEN DINNER Saturday, April 28th 5:30 pm at Bay Road Church Provided as a Love Offering to our Bay Road Church Family No Charge, No Hidden Fees! Nothing to do but join us for dinner and some fun! RSVP to Toby and Janet Murphy 792-5917
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