Kinderhook Reformed Church Sunday, October 14, 2018

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

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

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

Thanks to today’s ushers, Greg Clause Jr, Jim Dunham, Gary Leggett.Thanks to today’s greeter(s) Nursery facility available downstairs.

Prelude Welcome and Announcements

Drawing Near to God Call to Worship (Unison) Psalm 105

O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name; make known God’s deeds among the peoples.Sing praises to God; tell of all God’s wonderful works. Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!Let us remember the wonderful works of God. Rejoice, people of God! Praise the Lord!

*Hymn #376 We Gather Together to Ask the Lord's Blessing

Allowing God to Shape Us Call to Confession

We may work hard to hide our faults and flaws from one another and from ourselves, but with God, we may run, but we cannot hide. Let us, in this moment of confession, stop running from God. Let us turn to God in humility and in trust, laying down our burdens of sin and brokenness. Let us pray.

Prayer of Confession (Unison) Based on Mark 10:17-31Merciful God, your Word is living and active sharper than any two-edged sword. It cuts through the lives we profess to lead, exposing our motives and priorities and how we actually live. Forgive us when we turn and walk away from you rather than give up the things to which we cling. Amen

Assurance of Pardon Based on Exodus 34:6; Psalm 86:15God is merciful and gracious, full of forgiveness, abounding in love and over-flowing with blessing. Receive the gift of forgiveness; live this day with new hope and strength to love.

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

Great God, make your presence known to these children. Let them experience you and acknowledge you as a God of miracles and blessings – especially the miracles

and blessings of their salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ. May your pres-ence in their lives overflow and bring life-changing blessings to others. Amen.

Prayer for Illumination Scripture Lesson Matthew 14:22-33 Message “Noticing the Wind” Prayer of Blessing

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

Celebrating God, His Care, and His Abun-dance

Baptism of Addison Lee Welcome Offering/Offertory *Doxology #809 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow*Offertory Prayer (Unison)

Holy God, Ruler of the wind and water, as Christ brought his disciples through the storm and waves on the Sea of Galilee, so you have brought each of us through the turmoil of our lives. Where would we be if your love and care were not there to calm the sea and carry us safely through the storm? We thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to participate with you in your love and caring, generosity and compassion. May these gifts, blessed by you, help us reach out to others. Amen.

Prayer Requests and Pastoral Prayer*Hymn #461 Jesus, Lover of My Soul *Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn My Friends May You Grow in Grace *Postlude

IMPORTANT STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Our offering last Sunday was $2,923, close to $300 dollars short of the $3,200 needed weekly to cover KRC’s daily operating expenses. Our deficit is now $7,292 after meeting this past week’s expenses.

Income-to-date: $125,105 - Expenses-to-date: $132,397

Consistory is reporting that they have directed Stewardship Ministry to transfer $10,000 from General Reserves to KRC’s checking account to provide badly-needed cash flow to meet KRC’s daily operating expenses. Due to the limited funds in the General Reserve account, transfers such as this are made rarely, only on an emergency basis, and with the expectation that the ac-count will be replenished in the near future.

Stewardship Ministry reminds everyone to prayerfully consider how they might ad-just their giving so we can avoid falling further behind and having to tap into our very limited reserves to meet budgetary obligations.

Inspired by the abundance with which the Lord has blessed us, let us continue, as his faithful stewards, to be ever mindful of the need

to maintain a weekly offering sufficient to cover our commitments.

CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE PRESENTS ITS 30TH CONCERT4:00 PM THIS COMING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Highlighting the Broad Street Orchestra and graduates of the Bard Vocal Arts Program, the concert will be presented in Van Buren Hall, 6 Chatham Street (US Route 9), Kinderhook. (Van Buren Hall is handicapped accessible by lift.) This will be the second program in CITV’s 2018-2019 season. Featured will be works for orchestra and for voices with orchestra: Handel’s Wa-ter Music Suite I in F, Bach’s comic Coffee Cantata, Haydn’s Symphony 78 in c minor, and two dramatic arias also by Haydn, Miseri noi, misera patria and the famous Scena di Berenice. CITV Artistic Director David Smith will conduct. This concert inaugurates an important CITV initiative: The largest single gift in its history has established the Emerging Singer Fund, which is underwriting three con-certs (two with full orchestra) in the current season. Each is an addition to concerts regularly funded by CITV. The intent of this initiative is to provide performing oppor-tunities with orchestra for exceptional singers engaged in advanced studies, particu-larly those in the Bard Graduate Vocal Arts Program (Dawn Upshaw, Artistic Direc-tor). It is also designed to benefit those who have completed their studies, as well as other singers in the critical early years of their careers. Comments Artistic Director David Smith, “This initiative is a substantial develop-ment for CITV, and confirms much about the quality and sustainability of what we offer. It will certainly enrich CITV programming in 2018-2019 and subsequent sea-sons. I am especially grateful for the financial leadership this gift represents and the future possibilities it suggests. I anticipate many exciting collaborations in programs artfully mixing vocal and orchestral music. The second specially funded program will be on February 24, 2019.” Those singing on October 20 include soprano Katherine Rossiter, mezzo sopranos Mary-Elizabeth O’Neill and Kameryn Lueng, tenor Dan Foster, and baritone Nathaniel Sullivan. All except Dan Foster are graduates of the Bard Vocal Arts Pro-gram. The Broad Street Orchestra has established itself as the region’s premiere pro-fessional chamber orchestra.

For further information and reservations please visitwww.concertsinthevillage.org,

or call 518-758-6869.Contribution $20.

CITV concerts are made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Columbia, Greene and Schoharie Counties by the Greene County Council on the Arts through the Community Arts Grants

Fund. Generous funding has also been received from the Hudson River Bank and Trust Com-pany Foundation, T. Backer Fund, Eugene M. Lang Foundation, Alexander and Marjorie Hover Foundation, Stewart’s Shops, and The Price Chopper Golub Foundation, as well as from many individual and business supporters. Kinderhook Reformed Church is especially acknowledged for its many in-kind donations.

~REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH OF SCHODACK ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER OCTOBER 27~It's that time of year once again . . . The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual TURKEY DINNER on Saturday, October 27! The church is located at the intersection of Schodack Landing Road & Muitzeskill Road, in Schodack Landing. The dinner is served family style. The menu will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls and various pies for dessert. Seatings are at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30. Take-out is also avail-able at 4PM & 5PM - no early arrivals, please. Adults: $14.00, children 6-12: $6.00, 5 and under: free. Reservations are required - call 732-7345. If no answer, leave a message that you are calling regarding the church dinner, and leave your name, phone number, and ticket information. Your call will be returned by 8 pm the same day to confirm it was received. IF YOUR CALL IS NOT RETURNED THE SAME DAY, PLEASE CALL AGAIN. Hope to see you there!

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

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

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

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

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

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

they seek new directions and God’s wisdom and blessing in moving our church to-ward a greater and more effective impact on our surrounding communities: KRC’s Consistory, especially newly installed officers, Jane Deane, Jean Hacker; Susan Patterson, and Deborah Spaulding; KRC’s administrative ministries; KRC’s Youth Group; Sunday School; KRC’s small group ministries and Bible studies; Community Prayer Group; 1st Friday Free Community Dinner; Community Conversations; Parents’ Night Out; and other outreach programs.

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

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

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

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

those who, even after many years, still hurt from the loss of loved ones. reassurance, peace, and dignity for those nearing the close of this life. Carly Rippel, following additional MRI and EEG testing this past Friday. Pray that current

evaluations and medication adjustments will result in stabilization of Carly’s condition and in her ability to pursue her college and career goals as planned.

Mike Mescia, following evaluation and treatment for cardiac issues at Albany Med.  Pray for God's healing comfort, reassurance, and peace for Mike, and his family at this uncertain time.

Ed Arnold, recovering from recent cancer surgery; pray for a speedy recovery for Ed, and that he may experience God's strength, comfort, and peace at this stressful time.  Ed and his wife, Pat, are long-time members of KRC. If anyone would like to send him a get-well card, his address is: Ed Arnold, c/o The Kendrick Family, 12903 North Hungers Cir-cle, San Antonio, TX 78230.

those awaiting test results or surgery; recovering from surgery, injury, or illness; or chronically ill: Carly Rippel; Leo Dolan; Jean Skipper; Tom Catchpole, nephew of Kay and Floyd Haber; John Bowen; Stacey Baker; Wayne Van Allen, Dave Ennis; Elize

Visser’s mother; Alan Smith; Jane Stutzman; George Graham; Fred Borrelli, Merrill John-son.

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

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

those facing challenges, stressful circumstances, and difficult decisions: a young person with close ties to our church family who is experiencing serious depression and having dif-ficulty finding purposeful, rewarding direction for moving ahead in life.

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

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

tered messages God gives to Pastor each and every Sunday for the spiritual nourishment and growth of our church family.

the inspirational ministries of our guest preachers, Perry Jones, Tom McCrossan, John Bowen, Derek DeJager, and others who lead KRC worship from time to time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seth and Melissa Rogati, missionaries, Young Life Ministry, St. Thomas

Betty Ann Stedwell, Christar International MissionPLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE THANK-YOU NOTES ON THE MISSIONS BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FELLOWSHIP ROOM FROM SOME OF OUR MISSIONARIES.

Each member’s share of this year’s classis assessment has been set at $94.68 (Up $6.18 from last year). All who are able to do so are encouraged to offer, over and above regular giving, their share of this support. The full share does not have to be given at one time, but may be given in as many increments as are convenient. If offered weekly, that’s about $8.60 per week for the remaining weeks (11) in this year. Please clearly designate all contributions, “Classis Assess-ment.”

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

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

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

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

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

KRC 2018 CONSISTORYPastor Rev. Rudy Visser, President of Consistory

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

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

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

KRC STAFF

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

COMING EVENTS

Today, October 14 9:00 am Worship Service and Youth Sunday School 10:30 am Adult Sunday School w/Jean Hacker, Gospel of John study by Justin Buzzard, main floor Conference RoomMon, October 15 6;30 pm Consistory meets Wed , October 17 7:00 pm Bible Study w/Jean Hacker, Book of Romans Please Note: Call Jean at 518-603-2450 for meeting location.Thur, October 18 9:00 am Small Group Bible study @KRC Group continues its study, The Holy Spirit 10:00 am Community Prayer Group @KRC 6:30 pm Please Note: KRC Youth Group meetsSat, October 20 4:00 pm CITV Concert, Handel, Bach, Haydn Van Buren Hall, 6 Chatham Street, KinderhookSun, October 21 9:00 am Worship Service and Youth Sunday School 10:30 am Adult Sunday School w/Jean Hacker, Gospel of John study by Justin Buzzard, main floor Conference RoomMon, October 22 6;30 pm Outreach Ministry meets Sat, October 27 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 pm seatings, annual turkey dinner, Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill, Tue, October 30 12 Noon Fall Senior Citizen Roast Pork Luncheon St. John the Baptist Church, Valatie – Sign up by October 24, 518-758-9401Fri, November 9 7:00 pm Danen Kane in Concert @KRC Sat, November 10 5:30 - 8:30 pm Parents’ Nights Out

Servers Next Sunday, October 21, 2018Ushers: Greg Clause Jr, Jim Dunham, Gary Leggett

Greeter(s):

Sermon Notes“Noticing the Wind”Matthew 14:22-33