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Ash Wednesday Service Feb 10

7:30 PM

I n t h i s I s s u e :Ash Wednesday Worship 2

Thank You 2

What is Stewardship? 2

Reflect of Life Calendar Goes

International!

2

Newcomer Orientation 2

Incelement Weather 2

Just a Friendly Reminder 2

Photos from the 50th Anniversary

Brunch

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Meet a child from Schuyler

Inn

by Joyce Karl

Today a new girl came into Kid’s

Club – her name doesn’t matter.

She is in 6th grade so she isprobably 10-11 years old. She is

happy, bright – cheerful. They

moved into the homeless shelter

the day after Christmas. She

asked what gifts I got for

Christmas. I told her of a new

bathroom rug I received all soft

and fluffy for when you get out of

the tub or shower. She said that

sounds really nice. I then asked

what she got as a present. She

said she got a can of play dough,

and at first she was disappointed

but then she realized she could

make all different things and make

new things every day. She was so

cheerful and happy over this canof play dough – it made my heart

break. It is not the gift we

receive it is how it is perceived.

REMINDER: Please

submit your recipes

for the 50

th

Anniversary

Cookbook

To start off the 50th anniversary year-longcelebration, the Outreach committee will becreating a Harvest Cookbook. This “50th Anniversary Edition” will be a collection of ourcongregation’s favorite harvest recipes.Recipes should include something that you cangrow or purchase at a farmer’s market, andveggies do not need to be the main ingredient.Do you have a favorite veggie dish, like roastedparmesan vegetables? A favorite appetizer, like

salsa? A favorite soup? Or a favorite maindish, like pasta primavera? How about a fruitsmoothie? Tips for freezing, drying andcanning the harvest? Then we need your help.We will be compiling recipes, tips and tricksfor the next several months, and will create afantastic cookbook available for our membersor to sell as a fundraiser at any of next year’sevents. If you have a favorite recipe that you’d

be willing to share, please email it to NancyBaker at [email protected] or hand it to her

at church. Pictures are great, but notnecessary. If you have questions, please emailor call Nancy Baker at 869-2111. Thank youfor your help!



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Just a friendlyreminder. We loveyou but…… notyour germs. If youare feeling a bit

“under theweather”, pleaseremain at home. You will be missed atworship or at church meetings butreturn to us when you are feelingwell. Many of the congregation arecompromised due to ongoing illnessesor recent surgeries and sharing yourillness could be a serious risk. Thankyou for your cooperation.

Ash Wednesday

Worship

February 10

7:30 PM

You are dust, and to dust you will return.

This ancient formula will be heard by

millions of Christians all over the world

this Ash Wednesday as the sign of the

cross is made with ashes on their

forehead. This symbolic act is both a

solemn reminder and an invitation to

renewal. All are welcome as we begin

together the sacred walk towards Easter.

Reflections of Life calendar goes

International

This is Mahamaou from Mali. He received oneof our Reflections of Life calendars from LynneOgren, Bill and Carolyn Ogren’s daughter.Lynne worked with Mahamaou when he studiedin Albany for two years through the FullbrightExchange. Mahamadou loves his calendar! Hesaid both he and his wife want it. She wants itfor home and he wants it for his office.

You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts.

For your generosity to them will prove that you are

obedient to the Good News of Christ. 2 Corinthians

9 :13 (NLT)

A big heartfelt thank you to all who participated insharing God’s love through our Christmas Angels

mission for families in need.

What Is

Stewardship?

Stewardship is the gratefulacceptance and wise use ofwhat God entrusts to us foradvancing his kingdom,including an opportunity to

share with others in Hisname the firstfruits of mytime, talents andpossessions.

--Firstfruits Workbook

Newcomer Orientation

Individuals interested in affiliating withthe Community Reformed Church areinvited to participate in the NewcomerOrientation Sessions. These sessionswill cover Reformed Christianity, TheReformed Church in America, TheWorshiping Community, as well asSpiritual Gift Assessment. Thesesessions are also available to individualswho do not wish to affiliate with

church but would simply like to knowmore about our denomination andchurch. If interested, please speak toDoris Neese or Rev. Cornwell.

Inclement

Weather

Snow closings: If wintry

weather mandates the

cancellation of our church

services, there will be a

closing notice posted on the

School/Business Closings

listings on television and on

the internet local news

sites. Our Daycare will

close according to South

Colonie School District

decisions. Your safety and

wellbeing is always our

concern.



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701 Sand Creek Rd

Colonie, NY 12205-2497

Bruce K. Cornwell, Pastor

Community

Reformed

Church of

Colonie

Editor: Beth Colbert

Layout Designer: Shawn Turner

Articles are due by the 15th of the month and may be submitted to

[email protected] or given to Lou Ann Connelly.

www.coloniereformed.org

www.coloniecommunitydaycarecenter.com

701 Sand Creek Rd

Albany, NY 12205-2432

Carol Grasso, Director

Tel: (518) 869-0131

E-mail: [email protected]

Colonie

Community

Day Care

Center

Tel: (518) 869-5589

E-mail:

[email protected]

Photos from the 50

th

Anniversary Brunch on 1/3/16

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