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The Colts Neck Reformed Church October/November 2017

Inside This Issue

Focus on Faith, by Scott D. Brown Page 2

Who Am I? / New Member Class Rally Day Review / Annual Meeting

Page 3

Meet our Newest Consistory Members Page 4

Meet Your Church Staff / Bibles for 4th Graders / Women’s Retreat

Page 5

Music and Worship Arts Page 6

Mission News and Events / CROP Walk Confirmation Class

Page 7

Election Day Event—November 7, 2017 Page 8

Health and Wellness / Fellowship Events Page 9

Whom to Contact? (a brief summary of “who’s in charge of what…”

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News, Notes, Community and Fellowship Page 11

October/November Worship Schedule Page 12

October/November Calendar Insert

Thanksgiving Eve Service with St. Mary’s~

George Washington declared a National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln proclaimed an annual Thanksgiving Day — thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale, who had campaigned for the

holiday for 40 years. In 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt established the fourth Thursday in November as the day we now celebrate in gratitude to our generous God.

Two days prior, on Tuesday, November 21st, all are invited to join with the Christian community of St. Mary’s at 7:30 p.m. in their sanctuary (corner of Route 34 and Phalanx Road) for a service of praise and thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for, even though personal issues, international worries and storms can overwhelm. Let us remember that indeed the Lord is good and that God’s steadfast love endures forever! Music will be offered by our Sanctuary Choir, combined with the St. Mary’s Magnificat Choir.

Nursery School Begins 47th Year~

The Colts Neck Reformed Church Nursery School began its 47th year the week of September 11th with 57 children enrolled under the direction of Stacey Savage, five head teachers, one music teacher and three assistants. CNRCNS is a ministry of our congregation and aims to nurture the "whole child" in areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development. The staff provides a variety of activities that are developmentally appropriate and recognizes the individual needs and differences of children. Through teacher-assisted and directed activities, children are encouraged to be independent thinkers and life-long learners. In addition to all the educational objectives for students, the school strives to teach and model respect, honesty and empathy. CNRCNS has programming for children ages two through five and a Music Together program for infants to age five. The Nursery School is located in the Community Center.

Nursery School Teachers (pictured l to r): Laura Tucker, Sharon Mazzucca, Crissy Applegate, Director Stacey Savage, Holly Willis, Casey Wulfekotte, Allison Scher, Kay Brown, and Colleen Mayrose. Not pictured: Mary Piotrowski

Remembering Those Who Have Died~ by Dianne O’Hara

On Wednesday, November 1st there will be a Remembrance Service in the Sanctuary for anyone who is grieving a loved one and would like to remember and celebrate their life. The service will begin at 4:00 p.m.

As part of the service you can have a keep-sake candle with the name of your loved one.

If you would like to have a candle, please contact Dianne O’Hara at [[email protected]] or 732-462-4555, ext. 112, by Friday, October 27th to give her the name. If you do not wish to reserve a candle, you are still welcome to attend.

The Reformed Informer, October/November 2017

Office Staff

Scott D. Brown, Minister — Home #732-683-0530 email: [email protected]

Debi Jensen, Pastor — Home #732-747-3963 email: [email protected]

Maggie Tripold, Director of Music and Worship Arts email: [email protected]

Dr. David Tripold, Organist and Sanctuary Choir Director

Dianne O’Hara, Congregational Care Coordinator Director of Health and Wellness Ministries email: [email protected]

Paul and Debbie Horan, Directors of Youth Ministry email: [email protected]

Pam Licata, Church Administrator/Secretary email: [email protected]

Stacey Savage, Director of Early Childhood Ministries email: [email protected]

Joy Lenz, Administrative Assistant, Nursery School Secretary

Betsy Aras, Newsletter Editor email: [email protected]

Consistory

Elders: Reed Feuster ...... Vice-President Barbara Battles ... Worship Brian Allain .......... Christian Education Claire Morris ........ Health and Wellness Sean Horan ......... Discipleship for Youth/Young Adults Andrea Van Note Outreach and Assimilation

Deacons: Chris Weh ........... Clerk John Applegate ... Fellowship Paul Anderson .... Stewardship and Finance Bob Gassaway .... Building & Grounds LuAnne Petrie ..... Mission — Projects Nancy Holm ........ Mission — Benevolence

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Colts Neck Reformed Church, 139 Route 537, P.O. Box 57, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

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Dear Friends,

My guilty pleasure when tuning into my car radio, is 1970s pop. Disco? – sure! Earth, Wind and Fire? Yup? Chicago? – Why do I know the words to so many of their songs? The Beatles’ “Long and Winding Road?” was the song for Kay and my senior prom. This kind of music comprises the soundtrack of

my youth. The teen years of first jobs, first cars, first love can codify much of what we listen to in later years.

The friendships and experiences of our youth can also play a big part in establishing what we believe later in life. Certainly there are other influences – but church connections of our youth years impact us. Safe places for questions we raise, the groups to which we belong, the expectations of confirmation, the opportunities for participation (choir, bell choir, youth Sunday…), the presence of friends, and the examples of parents are all critical.

It can take work to hear another generation's soundtrack of faith and take it seriously. Yet, failure to adapt or to encourage younger members is lethal. Christian congrega-tions in America are dying for many reasons – smugness, excessive in-fighting, fear of change, aversion to risk, perpet-uating ineffective practices – but one reason is this problem

of imprint. I do not see this as a problem at the Colts Neck Reformed Church; thanks be to God! My experience is that young people are given a place not just to belong, but to give, share and lead. Older members are often among the ones offering the heartiest of applause when it comes time for Youth Sunday. Our church school teachers are dedicated. Our long-range planning committee has a majority of people under the age of 40 who are especially attuned to the ministries affecting our children and emerging adults.

But we can always do better. One way we’ll do that is by adding to staff Paul and Debbie Horan as Directors of Youth Ministry. Not just coordinators of youth activities, Paul and Debbie will be working to expand the offerings of what we’ve offered for our youth recently. They’ll add to our significant youth music ministry by building relationships with all our youth. They have a proven track record of being effective mentors, leaders and friends to youth. As compensation for this staffing role, the Horans will be moving into the vacant parsonage at 28 Village Lane. What a blessing! A double win: the house will be occupied and at the same time ministry grows!

Please join me in welcoming the Horans into this new role – living out a legacy of impact, and by praying for, lifting up and encouraging our teens as they take ownership of their faith.

Winter, spring, summer or fall – all you have to do is call, and I'll be there. You've got a friend,

Focus on Faith

The Reformed Informer

Who Am I?

1. My two youngest siblings were too young to remember the family move from New York to New Jersey.

2. I love to sing, and sing the “S” voice part of “S.A.T.B.”

3. I was in the second graduating class of my high school in Freehold Regional School District; you may know my relatives attending there this fall.

4. Colts Neck Reformed, Freehold Reformed and Old Brick had a combined Senior High youth fellowship when I was in high school. After college, I became a co-advisor of the Junior High youth fellowship until I got married.

5. Back in the day, I joined others and sat in the Dunking Booth at the Colts Neck Fair to raise money for our benevolence giving.

6. Twice in my life I had the opportunity to sing on stage at Carnegie Hall with one of our local chorus groups. (We had to “practice, practice, practice” to get there!)

7. Recently I took a trip half way around the world to visit one of the missionaries our church supports through benevolence giving.

8. My favorite pastime in the summer is going to the beach in a historic town nearby.

9. It is good to see NOAH making a comeback; this group was originally formed a couple of decades ago for younger members of our church family. I do not feel any older!

10. I guess you could say I am an “old timer” here at CNRC – I was a member of the confirmation class a half century ago!

Give up? Turn to page 11 to see my name and picture!

Rally Day Review~

Sunday, September 10th was a wonderful day in the life of the church. Worship centered around God Opening Doors and members of our congregation gave heartfelt speeches about how God has opened doors for them. The Ministries Expo was exciting as people learned about the wide range of ministry and mission opportunities we offer. It was a gorgeous day for a picnic. Chef Andrew and his crew from Dearborn Farms in Holmdel treated us to delicious catered food while we listened to the beautiful sounds of Alleluia Jazz. Thanks to the Fellowship Team for their outstanding work in making this such an enjoyable gathering.

New Member Class Offered~ By Dianne O’Hara

Are you thinking about joining the church or learning more about us? We will offer a New Member Class on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 from 7:00—8:45 p.m. in the Ministry Center conference room. If you are interested in becoming a member, we ask that you attend this class where Rev. Scott Brown will talk about the history of CNRC and what it means to be a member. If you plan to attend, please contact Dianne O'Hara at [[email protected]] or call the church office (732-462-4555)to register.

Annual Meeting Wrap-Up~ by Rev. Scott D. Brown

At the annual congregational meeting held on September 21st, finances of the year past (fiscal year 7/16-6/17) were reviewed; the current budget (reflecting a small increase to keep up with increased utilities, cost of living, and, gratefully, programming for a growing church) was supported; new deacons and elders were elected. Meet the new Consistory members on page 4 of this newsletter.

In addition to those business items, staff was acknowledged and volunteers were thanked. A highlight of the evening was the “year in review” PowerPoint presentation. This wonderful slide show of photographs is available on CD in the church office—feel free to stop in and borrow a copy.

In looking both back and forward, may we give God glory and humbly be obedient to God’s commission to share the Good News of salvation.

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Meet our Newest Consistory Members~

New members of Consistory were recently ordained and installed. As their terms have ended, we give great thanks for the time, leadership and gifts shared by Doug Freeman, Connie Paul, Clark Petrie, Jane Rappleyea, and Kathy Rodman. And now God has called, and the congregation elected new elders and deacons to provide leadership.

Brian Allain, serves as an elder in the area of Christian education. Vocationally he is involved in the Frederick Buechner Center and Writing for Your Life, both are-as of growing faith through Christian authors. In fact, his favorite book is Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner. He lives in Freehold Township and together with his wife Nancy has been a member of our congregation for 32 years. He and Nancy have two adult daughters: Jennifer Schaber (husband Nicholas Schaber; sons Andrew and Matthew) and Danielle Donegan (husband Dan Donegan; son Sean). His favorite vacation spot is Captiva Island. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:31.

John Appegate is a deacon leading our fellowship ministries. He has worked for AT&T for over 29 years. He works out of the Middletown, NJ location and is a Director of Network Planning in the Technology Operations Division. He’s been a church member even longer: 52 years! John has many extended family members in the church, but as for immediate family:

he’s married to Crissy who is a teacher assistant at the church Nursery School, and daughters Elizabeth (senior at Marlboro HS) and Kelly (freshman at Marlboro HS). Both girls are active in the church singing in Jubilation!, playing bells, helping out with nursery, and enjoying the youth mission trips. Fun facts: Favorite Restaurant — Smitty’s Clam Bar in Somers Point, NJ. Favorite spot to vacation — Ocean City NJ. Hobbies – golf, boating, riding the motorcycle, and singing and playing the trum-pet in church. He also enjoys riding the roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure with his two girls.

Barbara Battles is an elder serving in the area of worship. She writes, “I am employed by the South Brunswick Public Library as the Head of the Outreach and Bookmobile Services. Librarian is my second career; my husband, Dan Fenski and I were both Interior Designers in NYC for 15 years - we met at Syracuse University in the School of Visual and Performing Arts where we both earned BFA degrees. He was in retail design for Macy's – and currently works at Windsor Gallery, our fine art and picture framing business in Colts Neck. I got my Masters of Library Science in Information Services at Rutgers in 1995. My favorite book is Time and Again by Jack Finney. I love time travel stories! I was born in Cleveland but grew up in Metuchen, NJ and attended (and was confirmed at) the First Presbyterian Church there sing-ing in several choirs. My favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 55:12 “For you shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." I prefer the RSV to the NRSV because I like "led forth" better than "led back." Picky, I know. I included this verse with my picture in my Metuchen HS senior yearbook. Dan and I live in Howell. We moved 12 years ago from West Windsor and it took us a long time to move to another "neck" of the woods for church membership – leaving

the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church to find a new home in Colts Neck Reformed Church a few years ago.”

Nancy Holm is one of our commissioners of missions. Nancy lives in Colts Neck with her son Robbie, who is 8 years old and is in second grade at Conover Road Primary School, and daughter Nancy (aka “NJ”) who is 4 and attends the CNRC Nursery School. Nancy’s late husband, Christopher Friedauer, went to CNRCNS as a child, and Robbie is an alumnus of the Nursery School. This year will mark her 6th year in a row with a child attending CNRCNS, and she says, “I wouldn’t have it any other way!” Nancy grew up in St. Andrew’s

Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri (Go Chiefs!), where she was an acolyte (altar girl) from 7th grade until high school graduation. She came to New Jersey on a full athletic scholar-ship to Seton Hall University; she married a tree farmer from Holmdel, and here she is! She’s been part of our church family for the past 15 years. Nancy says, “I currently have four jobs: I have owned my own law firm since January 2011, where I specialize in Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation, and Guardianship Law. On top of that, I work full-time from April to November with my in-laws (Bob and Joy Friedauer – also church members) at Holmdel Nurseries, LLC, I am a consultant for Beautycounter skincare and cosmetics, and most importantly, I am a mom to two crazy, yet sweet, kids. Rarely, if ever, do I sleep.” Her favorite spot to vacation is the Florida Keys, specifically, the Lower Keys, which were hit hard by Hurricane Irma. (Prayers and support, please!). Appropriately, her favorite chapter of the Bible is Psalm 23.

LuAnne Petrie is our other commis-sioner of mission. She lives in Colts Neck with her husband Clark. Before coming to Colts Neck Reformed, she was a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Englishtown. She is the middle child, born between 2 brothers – all born in Jamestown NY, in the south-western corner of NY. Jamestown is on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. LuAnne says, “It was a great place to grow up (and meet my husband!). Our summers were spent enjoying all that the lake had to offer, and the snowy winters were spent building snow forts, throwing snow balls (at each other and cars), sledding and skiing. My favorite hobbies all involve exploring things that are new and different. I am what my family refers to as an “experimental cook”; it is open to interpretation. A day spent hiking, paddling or pedaling through places yet unknown to me, is a great day. If a friend (2 or 4 legged) can accompany me…so much the better. For many years I was blessed to remain home with my four children, however as they moved on into college I returned to the field of nutrition. I now work as an RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist) for the Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Center in Shrewsbury, and maintain a private practice here in Colts Neck. A Bible verse of which I am particularly fond is "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:27-28.

The following Consistory members continue in their service: Reed Feuster (vice-president), Chris Weh (clerk), Andrea Van Note (assimilation and outreach), Bob Gassaway (building and grounds), Paul Anderson (stewardship and finance), Claire Morris (health and wellness) and Sean Horan (youth and young adult ministries). Please keep all these leaders in your prayers as they work with the ministers, the staff and congregation to promote God’s work.


Meet Your Church Staff – Betsy Aras~

Betsy Aras currently serves as the editor of our newslet-ter, the Reformed Informer, and also works to keep the website current. Betsy began her career with the church in 1998 as the part-time Administrative Assistant and Secretary to the Nursery School. In September 2001

she became the full-time Church Administrator and served in that position until May of 2013. She then returned to part-time status so she would have time to visit her grandchildren.

Betsy, and her husband, Ed, joined the church in 1988 – having found the congregation when their son attended the Nursery School. They lived in Farmingdale, NJ then; however, have been in Little Silver for the past 26 years. Ed is retired but also works as a part-time building inspector for the Township of Neptune. Their son, Tim, is a Major in the US Army and is married to Jacqueline, with two young daughters, Madison (4) and Charlotte (1). They currently live in Rhode Island. Daughter, Kate, an archivist technician for the National Archives in Washington, D.C., is married to Chris (also a Major in the US Army) and they live in Arlington, VA. They are expecting their first baby in January 2018 (a boy!!).

Betsy was born and raised in Monmouth County – a true “Jersey Girl” – and she and Ed recently bought a second home in Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island, enjoying summer days there and occasional weekends, when time permits, throughout the year. Betsy sings with the Sanctuary Choir, rings with the Exultation Ringers, and is a member of the Piecemaker’s Quilt Group.

In her free time, Betsy enjoys visiting/babysitting her grandchildren, traveling (Bermuda is her favorite), read-ing, organizing, yoga, walking and riding her bicycle. Fun facts: Betsy and Ed, and their two children were all born in the same hospital – Riverview Medical Center; and Betsy, her daughter, and her parents all graduated from the same high school – Red Bank High (now Red Bank Regional). Reflecting on her time on staff here at CNRC, Betsy feels blessed to be a part of this amazing congre-gation and is always so impressed by the friendliness and willingness of the church family to reach out and help and get involved. She also is grateful to work with Rev. Scott Brown, learning so much from him as to how we should treat each other as we walk this journey together.

Women’s Retreat Planning–Save the Date!

On Friday, January 19th through Saturday, January 20th, 2018, the women of the church are invited to an overnight retreat. There is a one-day option also, at the

church, on Saturday, January 27th. An annual event, this is a wonderful way to connect with new friends and deepen

long-standing relationships. The overnight retreat will be held at The Chateau Inn and Suites in Spring Lake, NJ. Our speaker this year is Pastor Debi Jensen, leading us to more deeply consider parables – both those of the Bible and those of our lives. All women of the church are welcome and encouraged to attend this annual event. Sign-ups and more information will be available in December.

Bible Studies... ...Women’s Coffee Break Bible Study

For an hour and a half each Thursday morning, a group of women meet for study, fellowship, sharing, prayer, and laughter. They are a supportive group of women who are always ready to welcome more members to their study. This year, they began their Bible study by examining the letters of 1 and 2 Peter with a study titled Courage in Times of Trouble.

If you would like to be part of this group of dedicated and supportive women, please join the group on Thursday mornings in the Ministry Center Conference Room from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Their study leader is Barbara Tucker and she can be reached via email at [[email protected]] or call her at 732-598-0984.

Fourth Graders to receive Bibles... … Sunday, October 22nd~

It is our tradition in the Colts Neck Reformed Church to give a Bible to each of our children in the 4th grade Church School class. This year, we will be presenting Bibles to the class on October 22nd at the 9:15 service just before the Gospel for Children. Please come and enjoy

this special event with our 4th graders. If you have a child in the class, they can sit with their family and then they will be called up to the front of the church to receive their Bibles. The children will then be excused to Church School class following the Gospel for Children.

If you have a child who did not get a Bible as a 4th grad-er, please contact Pastor Debi Jensen (732-462-4555 x122) or email [[email protected]] to arrange for your child to participate. Studying and reading the Bible is to be enjoyed throughout our lifelong spiritual journey. Reading the Bible is one way that God Opens Doors!


Our Musical Ensembles are in Full “Swing!”

Rehearsals for all of our musical ensembles are underway. And many of the groups have several new members, which is just wonderful! If you are new to CNRC (or have been around for a while!) and are interested in learning more about any of our musical groups for you or your children, please contact Maggie Tripold at [[email protected]] or 732-462-4555.

Save the Date!

Saint Joseph’s University Singers Concert

Saturday, November 4th at 4:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars now for an wonderful music experience as we are privileged to host the Saint Joseph’s University Singers from Saint Joseph’s Universi-ty in Philadephia, PA! The concert will be held in our Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4th.

The Saint Joseph’s University Singers is a group of students who love choral music and seek to perform it at the highest level. The ensemble performs regularly through-out the academic year, often performing major works with

orchestra and performing at events in the greater community of Philadelphia. Recent works performed by the University Singers include Jonathan Quick’s Loch Lomond, Maurice Durufle’s Ubi Caritas and John Conahan’s Three Doors: A Requiem. Our own Bethany Zaccaria is a member of the Saint Joseph’s University Singers. Her older brother, Chris, is an alumnus of this choir, so we may see Chris singing alongside his sister!

We are looking for people to provide housing for approximately 20 college students on Friday evening, November 3rd, and breakfast on Saturday morning before bringing them back to CNRC at 10:00 a.m. Please consider this wonderful opportunity to get to know these students who are sharing their gifts of music. If you are interested in providing housing, please look for the signup sheet on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall or contact Maggie Tripold in the church office.

For others who are interested in helping in some way, we will be providing lunch for the students on Saturday, November 4th at noon. If you’d like to help with lunch, please indicate your interest on the signup sheet or contact Maggie Tripold at [[email protected]] or in the church office.

Singing With the Seniors~

Do you like to sing “oldies but goodies” and patriotic songs? Can you spare an hour or so on a Wednesday and/or Saturday morning once a month? If so, this is the group for you! This is not a choir that sings for senior citizens, rather it’s a group who sings with them. We don’t rehearse, we just go and share the joy of music with the residents of the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge and Brandywine Reflections in Colts Neck. Women and men of any age are welcome! You can come alone or with your partner/spouse – the more the merrier! Anyone who has sung with this group can tell you that we are blessed by the residents every time we go and sing. And you can sign up month by month – come when you can!

Our schedule for October and November is as follows:

Saturdays, October 21st and November 11th at Brandywine Reflections in Colts Neck Meet there at 11:15 a.m. or at church at 11:00 a.m. if you’d like to carpool.

Wednesdays, October 18th and November 15th at the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge Meet there at 10:30 a.m. or at church at 10:00 a.m. if you’d like to carpool.

There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall to indicate your availability. Questions? Contact Maggie Tripold at [[email protected]] or 732-462-4555.

Save the Date

Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. “The Sounds of Christmas” Concert

Our Celebration Ringers, Jubilation! choir and Alleluia Jazz will be presenting a variety of Christmas music – sacred and secular, from old familiar favorites to new renditions — that will be sure to get you into the Christ-mas spirit. Invite your friends, family and neighbors to this free concert!

Sanctuary Choir to Sing

Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms Sunday, November 19th

Our Sanctuary Choir and the Monmouth University Chamber Choir will present the Chichester Psalms on Sunday, November 19th at both the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. They will be accompanied by piano, percussionists Len Simicich and Kelly Tyma, and harpist Marjorie Mollenauer. Erin Barnett, a soprano who grew up in our congregation, will be the soloist.

With the Chichester Psalms, Bernstein has created a magically unique blend of Biblical Hebrew verse and Christian choral tradition; a musical depiction of the composer’s hope for brotherhood and peace.

Originally commissioned by the Very Rev. Walter Hussey, Dean of Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, for its 1965 Festival, Bernstein specifically called for the text to be sung in Hebrew, using the melodic and rhythmic contours of the Hebrew language to dictate mood and melodic character. By combining the Hebrew with Christian choral tradition, Bernstein was implicitly issuing a plea for peace in Israel during a turbulent time in the young country’s history. Each of the three movements of Chichester Psalms contains one complete Psalm plus excerpts from another paired Psalm. The piece is jazzy and contemporary, yet accessible. You might even hear a hint of West Side Story in some of the music!


Confirmation Class Has Begun~

Our Confirmation Class of 2017-2018 began on September 17th with an introductory meeting for parents and students. At this meeting, the requirements of the class were explained and each student received a notebook and study Bible to use in class. The first official class of the year was held on September 24th. Classes will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center Classroom 24.

We are happy to welcome eight students to our class this year. Our students are: Lauren Alagna, Veronica Banat, Kiersten Geissler, Audrée Gousse, Rachel Howard, Kiki Sass, Hadley Schachter, and Lance Welch.

Rev. Scott Brown and Pastor Debi Jensen are looking forward to leading another group of our young people through confirmation and to their own public profession of faith of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This is indeed a journey to celebrate!

Mark Your Calendars for our ~Church School Thanksgiving Food Drive~

by Debi Jensen

Our Church School classes will be collecting food for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive beginning Sunday, October 29th through Sunday, November 19th.

We will be collecting specific items by grade:

Preschool – stuffing and gravy (dried, canned or boxed)

Grades K and 1 – canned fruit and cranberry sauce

Grades 2 and 3 – sweet or white potatoes (canned or dried)

Grades 4 and 5 – canned vegetables

Grades 6 and 7 – muffin mix, cake mix and frosting

Ways to get the food to the church:

The children may bring their donations to their Church School class.

There will be a box in Fellowship Hall marked “Open Door Food Drive” for the collection.

Drivers will be needed to help transport the food to Open Door on Sunday, November 19th. More information will be available about the need for drivers as we get closer to the date.

All of the food collected is used to provide holiday meals for families in our area. To help make this project a success, our church school classes will be joined in this collection by our church family and the Nursery School. Helping to share our blessings with those less fortunate is a wonderful lesson for our children to learn.

It’s BBQ Time at St.Peter’s! by Beth Burke

As we enter the beautiful, crisp fall season and try to squeeze in some last minute barbecues with family and friends, one in nine Americans must instead rely on food pantries and meal service programs to feed themselves and their families. According to Feeding America, the leading nationwide network of food banks, nearly 10 percent of those living in New Jersey struggle with “food insecurity,” which is defined as having limited access to food, or not the right type of food needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle. People of all races, ages and backgrounds are affected, including over 58,000 right here in Monmouth County.

To help curb these staggering statistics, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Freehold holds an Outreach Community Supper twice a month for anyone who wishes to participate, at no charge. As one of several churches and community groups supporting this effort, CNRC is hosting our first dinner for the 2017/2018 program year on Friday, October 27th with a BBQ theme. Highlights on the menu include comfort foods such as pulled pork, hearty pasta and potato salads, corn bread and much more. Opportunities to help include set-ting up the room, providing food, desserts and drinks for the meal, serving, or cleaning up after the supper.

Don’t have time to cook? No problem — food can be store bought. Not available on the 27th? No problem — food and supplies can be dropped off at our church throughout the week before the dinner. Please check out what is needed on the volunteer sign-up sheets posted in Fellowship Hall. If you need to make special arrange-ments or have other questions, contact Beth Burke at 732-462-9827 or 732-921-3069. What could be easier and more gratifying than to help those in need? Let’s make the change of seasons a special time for those in need through this important and rewarding food ministry!

For more information on hunger statistics and how you can help our local food banks, please go to www.feedingamerica.org.

CROP Walk Sunday, October 15th — 1:30 p.m.

in Freehold, New Jersey

This year we will be joining with St. Peter’s Church in Freehold at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, October 15th in their annual 5-mile CROP Walk to end hunger. Money raised is used to restock local food pantries and a

portion goes to Church World Service, an organiza-tion focused on feeding peo-ple in all corners of the world. Look for the infor-

mation table in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour through October 15th, where you can sign up, learn about getting sponsors, and get your questions answered by our coordinators, Clark and LuAnne Petrie. You can also send an email to the Petrie’s directly at: [[email protected]].


COLtS NECK REFORMED CHuRCH 151st ELECtION DAY LuNCHEON, DINNER AND BAZAAR

tuESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017

LUNCHEON

TWO RESERVED SEATINGS are AVAILABLE AT 11:15 A.M. AND 12:30 P.M.

Open Seating Based on Availability from 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.

TAKE-OUT ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 11:00 A.M.

MENU CONSISTS OF: TURKEY SALAD PLATE, CHIPS, TOMATO WEDGES, ROLL

OR HOT TURKEY SANDWICH PLATE W/DRESSING

BOTH INCLUDE CIDER, CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH, COLESLAW, DESSERT, AND BEVERAGE

ADULTS (sit-down) $10.00 ADULTS (take-out) $11.00 CHILDREN UNDER 12 $5.00

DINNER

THREE RESERVED SEATINGS AT 5:00, 6:30, and 7:30 P.M.

TAKE-OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE FROM 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. ONLY

MENU INCLUDES: CIDER

TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS

MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY

DRESSING, GREEN BEANS, CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH, RELISH TRAY,

ROLLS & BUTTER, DESSERT AND BEVERAGE

ADULTS (sit-down) $15.00

CHILDREN UNDER 12 $6.00

ADULTS (take-out) $16.00

CHILDREN UNDER 12 $6.00

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS DURING COFFEE HOUR (after the 9:15 a.m. service)

BEGINNING OCTOBER 8th TO THE CHURCH FAMILY / TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON OCTOBER 10th

CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE (732-462-4555) DURING THE WEEK TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Craft Bazaar is a wonderful place to begin your holiday shopping! Church members have been busy sewing, crafting, decorating, canning and baking for this all-church event. There will be lots of holiday ornaments and hand-made crafts to be found in the Christmas Room and Country Store, while delicious homemade breads, jellies, pies, and cakes can be found in the Bake Shop. Donated artwork will also be available for sale. The Bazaar (held down-stairs in the Community Center) will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE LUNCHEON, DINNER AND BAZAAR WILL BE GIVEN TO THE ONGOING BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM OF THE CHURCH.

To purchase tickets for the Election Day Luncheon/Dinner please contact the church office at 732-462-4555.

To volunteer or for more information, please email [[email protected]]


Caregiver Support Group Meets Monthly~

Is your elderly parent still living on their own, or with you, or in a senior residence/assisted living facility? Do you care for a family member who is sick, elderly, disabled or going through a rough patch? If so, who cares for you? Our licensed mental health counselor, April Humes, leads this confidential support group with advice and encouragement. Our members find this group to be very helpful. Please attend our monthly meetings and allow them to be a source of comfort for you.

This group meets monthly on a Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center Upper Room. For October they will meet on Tuesday, October 17th. For November, they will meet on Tuesday, November 28th. (There is no sign-up required) For more information, please contact Dianne O’Hara at [[email protected]] or April Humes, MA, LPC at [email protected]

The Chronic Illness/Pain Support Group meets the first Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m. at Perkins restaurant in Colts Neck. Upcoming meetings will be on October 2nd and November 13th. (Note: November’s gathering is the second Monday due to the EDE events).

For more information, please contact Lonnie Howlett at 732-833-8394 or [email protected]

Calling All Single Active Seniors~

The Single Active Seniors Group (SAS) is a community group and meets on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Ministry Center. This is a weekly discussion and activity group for unmarried older adults in the church and the community, which started meeting on our church campus in early April. They engage in lively conversation, plan social activities, and encourage group participation. The group, facilitated by Gerry Romano (a member of our congregation) features guest speakers to discuss topics of interest while offering fellowship, friendship and support. There are no fees to join these meetings. No sign-up required—just show up! For more information, email Dianne O’Hara at [[email protected]].

Canning Classes will return in early 2018!

Knit One, Pray Too!

Knit One, Pray Too! is a knitting group start-ed by Lynne Garner and Donna Mulligan to knit baby blankets, which will be donated to local hospitals’ Neonatal Intensive Care Units for preemies. This group is for all knit-ting abilities! Lynne and Donna are happy to teach anyone who wants to learn. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Lynne Garner’s home. Join us for some fun, fellowship and knitting for a good cause. For more information please email Donna Mulligan at [[email protected]]

~Daylight Saving Time~ ends November 5th

Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Novem-ber 5th. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, November 4th and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

Women D’Vine Celebrate Oktoberfest! by Marian Bauman

Come join us on Tuesday October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, 527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park (732-997-8767).

It’s time to celebrate the fall season and harvest, although it still feels awfully warm, by join-ing in a family style Oktoberfest in Asbury Park! We’ll be seated at a large table and will select

our favorite items from a variety of delectable German dishes. The giant hot pretzel appetizers are raved about and, along with the usual b sausages, potato pancakes etc. Refreshments are also available to wash it all down. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the restaurant – check it out online: [asburybiergarten.com]. You do have to feed the parking meters in Asbury Park (ideally with a credit card), so carpooling is encouraged for “green” rea-sons.

Please RSVP to Michelle Perkinson via email [[email protected]] or via phone to (cell #) 732-614-4362 or (home #) 732-462 1283.

REMEMBER WHEN—ARTICLE FROM THE CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER—SEPTEMBER 1925 (Editor’s note: the Harvest Home was the precursor to the present day Election Day Event)

Harvest Home at Colts Neck, N.J. The Harvest Home annually held under the auspices of the Colts Neck, N.J. Church, of which Rev. D. Percy Doyle is pastor, took place on Thursday evening, August 13th. While it is not claimed to have been the largest in point of attendance it was the most successful in every other respect. It is estimated that one thousand people were on the grounds during the afternoon and evening, many of them coming from long distances in order to renew old ties of friendship. One party motored all the way from Pennsylvania. As usual there were articles for sale, but the supper was the great attraction, and because an extra tent was used the great company was satisfactorily served with a bountiful supper. Music was furnished by the Freehold High School Orchestra. Flowers in great profusion decorated the tables and other places. The proceeds were opened with an address of welcome by the pastor, and after the doxology had been sung and prayer offered the visiting around began. The receipts amounted to $800, and the net profits will be about $500.

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Whom to Contact?: A brief summary of “who’s in charge of what...”

Have there been times when you had a question about something going on at church and you weren’t sure who to call? Keep this paper on your bulletin board or calendar. Certainly there are many situations that do not appear below. In those cases, simply call the church office (732-462-4555), and Pam Licata, our Church Administrator, will help to steer you in the right direction.

To inquire about… The person to contact is...(732 area code if not indicated)

Marriage or baptism ........................................................................................................................................... Scott Brown (462-4555)

Counseling .............................................................................................................. Scott Brown (462-4555) or April Humes (867-8647)

A pastoral concern .................................................................................................. Scott Brown (462-4555) or Debi Jensen (462-4555)

Joining the church .......................................................................................................................................... Dianne O’Hara (462-4555)

Health and Wellness Ministries ...................................................................................................................... Dianne O’Hara (462-4555)

Submitting an announcement for the Sunday bulletin (deadline: Thursday at noon, prior to Sunday) ........................ Pam Licata (462-4555)

Submitting an article for the church newsletter (deadline: the 10th of the previous month) ........................................ Betsy Aras (462-4555)

Contributing flowers for worship.......................................................................................................................... Pam Licata (462-4555)

Becoming a Greeter ....................................................................................................................................... Dianne O’Hara (462-4555)

Becoming an Usher or Communion Preparer ......................................................................... Pam Licata or Maggie Tripold (462-4555)

Becoming a Sunday morning Golf Cart driver..................................................................................................... Pam Licata (462-4555)

Church nursery, or volunteering in the nursery during worship ..................................................................... Stacey Savage (462-4662)

Becoming a Sound or Video Operator during worship ..................................... Bill Perkinson (462-1283) or Maggie Tripold (462-4555)

Using the hearing assist devices during worship ............................................................................................. Bill Perkinson (462-1283)

Coffee hour / volunteering to host ........................................................................................................................ Betsy Aras (741-5940)

Church School .................................................................................................................................................. Debi Jensen (462-4555)

Benevolence and mission programs/suggestions or needs .............................. LuAnne Petrie (946-1177) or Nancy Holm (908-902-9722)

Music Program/Worship Arts/Drama ............................................................................................................. Maggie Tripold (462-4555)

Youth Ministry ........................................ Paul Horan (732-768-7202) and Debbie Horan (908-902-6625) [[email protected]]

Children receiving communion or confirmation class ........................................................................................ Debi Jensen (462-4555)

Women’s Coffeebreak Bible Study (Thursday mornings) .................................................................................. Barb Tucker (845-9388)

Bible Study—general questions .......................................................................................................................... Debi Jensen (462-4555

Senior Bible Study (Friday mornings) ................................................................................................................ Scott Brown (462-4555)

Thursday Evening Bible Study……………… .................................................................................................... Debi Jensen (462-4555)

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (1st Saturday of the month) ...................................... Art Peslak (308-0460) or Paul Anderson (637-8277)

Women’s Book Discussion Group (Tuesday afternoons) ............................................................................ Marian Bauman (922-4531)

Fellowship activities / suggestions for activities ............................................ John Applegate (817-0316) or Dianne O’Hara (462-4555)

Assembling Sunday bulletins or helping with Newsletter mailings ...................................................................... Pam Licata (462-4555)

Election Day Luncheon and Dinner .................................................................... Betsy Aras (741-5940) or Jane Rappleyea (946-4887)

Creative Hands Craft Groups and EDE Craft Bazaar ......................... Mary Van Mater (872-2176) / Adrianne Spota-Walker (848-333-3518)

Quilting Group (Monday evenings) ............................................................. Ginne Hooper (908-962-1599) / Nancy Feuster (431-4125)

Knit One, Pray Too! Knitting Group ...................................................................................... Donna Mulligan [[email protected]]

Women D’Vine (a Fellowship Group for Women) ...................................... Sandy Anderson (637-8277) or Marian Bauman (922-4531)

NOAH (a Fellowship Group for young families and singles) ....................................................................... Sean Horan (908-208-6154)

The Green Team ..................................................................................................... Patrick Malloy (677-2623) or Nick Vota (431-1736)

Church budget ................................................................................................ Paul Anderson (637-8277) or Alicia Dimtsios (431-3144)

Your record of giving / pledge ........................................................................................................................... Tom Russell (741-8125)

Endowment Fund ................................................................................................................................................ Jack Coffey (780-5446)

Repairs / improvements to our church property ............................................................................................ Bob Gassaway (946-3177)

Nursery School ............................................................................................................................................. Stacey Savage (462-4662)

Atlantic Cemetery ............................................................................................. Tom Russell (741-8125) or John Applegate (817-0316)

Sharing a prayer concern/ joining the prayer chain ........................................................................................ Dianne O’Hara (462-4555)

Having the Sacrament of Holy Communion brought

to your home or to the hospital ...................................................................................................................... Scott Brown (462-4555)

Getting more involved, but not sure how? ..................................................................................................... Dianne O’Hara (462-4555)


Who Am I? from page 3

Jan Applegate

sister of Lyn Lewis and John Applegate and daughter of

Betty Kluge

Congratulations and Blessings to~

Ashley Meyn and Andrew Tyma were married on September 1, 2017 in Spring Lake. Proud parents are Kelly and Paul Tyma.

Ana Sokol and Kyle Bullock who were married on September 2, 2017 in Upper Freehold. Proud parents are Pete and Jeanne Sokol. Rev. Scott Brown officiated.

Ellen and Patrick Malloy on the baptism of their daughter, Zoe, on September 17, 2017. Proud grandparents are Harry and Jackie Carter.

Dana and Tyler Bennett on the baptism of their son, Brayden, on September 17, 2017

Chris Busico and Dina McDermott on the baptism of their daughter, Makenna, on September 24, 2017. Proud grandparents are Roger and Valerie Busico.

Jennine and Tom Orgo III on the baptism of their daughter, Olivia, on September 24, 2017. Proud grandparents are Tom and Dianna Orgo.

Prayers and Condolences to~ Ron and Donna Samson and family on the death of

Ron’s mother, Eileen Samson, on August 31, 2017.

Pat Archer and Donna Otten and family on the death of their son-in law/brother-in-law, Jason Appio, on September 6, 2017.

Frank Van Note on the death of his cousin, Ronald Smith Schanck, Sr., on September 15, 2017.

Eileen Vande Bunte on the death of her brother, Curtis Klinger, on September 19, 2017.

Craig and Debi Jensen on the death of Craig’s father, Allen, on September 20, 2017.

Your Daily Prayers are Needed~

Please include the following members of our church fami-ly in your prayers this month. In addition to your prayers, they may really appreciate an occasional card, call or (if local) visit. If you are available to visit members of our church family and would like to be added to our rotating list of visitors, please contact Dianne O’Hara in the church office [[email protected]] or 732-462-4555. This requires a commitment of one visit every 2 – 3 months.

Maria Siddons, Dysharthia (slurred speech)

Emma Sklair, health concerns

All residents of the Reformed Church Home including, Ruth Carmeli (mother of Margaret Carmeli-Peslak), Barbara Reed and Irene Kiefer.

The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, October 10th, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the home of Hilda Hecht (732-462-0710). In preparation for discussion, you should read America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray.

In November they will gather on Tuesday, November 14th from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the home of Barbara Reitmeyer (732-922-2251), discussing Beneath a Scarlet Sky, by Mark Sullivan.

All women of the church are welcome to attend this monthly book group where we enjoy lunch, fellowship, and discussion. We meet on the sec-ond Tuesday of the month through the program year. If you have questions or for more information about this group, please send an email to Marian Bauman at [[email protected]].

Have You Read? by Connie Paul

The Road from Coorain is the first, and best, of three memoirs by Jill Ker Conway. Written in 1989, she describes growing up on a remote sheep ranch in the outback of Australia, a tough and challenging life. In an unlikely outcome, she became the first woman president of Smith College. Her unusual beginning makes her story fascinating and com-pelling and should be available in almost any library. Sequels are True North and A Woman's Education.

Memorial Fund Donations~

During the month of September, donations to the Memorial Fund were made in memory of Austin Janowski, John Cerny, Marcia Reid, Beverly Saunders, Betsy Wheeler, Lois Wier, Dave Lindsay, and Betty Thompson.

This fund holds monetary gifts given in memory (or some-times, in honor) of a person. This is where the “please make a donation to the Colts Neck Reformed Church in lieu of flowers” are deposited. These funds are dispersed by Consistory action, typically in the areas of worship or Sanctuary enhancement such as new hymnals, children’s choir robes, etc. Once a gift is given to the Memorial Fund, the Consistory is the discretionary body.

Congratulations to Tim Slisky who has been voted in as President of the New Jersey Chapter of DESA (Destroyer Escort Sailors Association)

— an association for retired Navy Veterans in the United States.


COLTS NECK REFORMED CHURCH P. O. BOX 57

COLTS NECK, N. J. 07722

October/November Worship Schedule

Return Service Requested

The Colts Neck Reformed Church welcomes you to come and be refreshed by the Word of God, times of prayer and praise, and the community of God’s people! We are a welcoming and affirming congregation where all are invited to participate in worshiping our gracious God and all are included in a community of faith, service and joy. The 9:15 a.m. worship service coordinates with our church school educational opportunities for three year olds through seventh grade. As such, this service contains a “Gospel for Children. Professional nursery care for infants and toddlers is provided at both the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. worship service; the worship services are simulcast in a “family room” where parents can bring their infants and toddlers. Both the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services contain the same sermon, hymns, prayers and special music. Youth choirs rehearse on Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

October Worship Notes~ We worship regularly on Sunday mornings with services at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. Coordinating with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, there is a sermon series on the “Five Solas”, which are foundational biblical principles held to be central to the doctrine of salvation.

October 1, 2017 Sola gratia ("by grace alone"); the Lord’s Supper/World Communion Sunday

October 8, 2017 Sola fide ("by faith alone")

October 15, 2017 Solus Christus (“through Christ alone")

October 22, 2017 Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone")

October 29, 2017 Soli Deo gloria ("glory to God alone"); Reformation Sunday

November Worship Notes: We worship regularly on Sunday mornings with services at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.

On Wednesday November 1st, there will be a Remembrance service, lifting up all those who have died; 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (see related article on the front page).

The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Sunday, November 5th at both 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.

The Senior Choir will be presenting Leonard Bernstein’s masterwork Chichester Psalms on Sunday, November 19th at both 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. (see related article on page 6)

On Tuesday, November 21st at 7:30 p.m., we praise God in a community service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary’s Church, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. (see related article on the front page)

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