ALLERGY REQUEST FROM SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY-Two children now going to Sunshine Day Nursery have peanut/tree nut allergies. One child is severely allergic meaning that her allergy can be triggered simply by touching a common surface that has peanut/tree nut debris or oil (such as a toilet handle, door handle, or railing). To help prevent triggering a severe reaction in these children, please use caution in the Christian Ed Building including washing hands before entering building.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SUMMER RECESS – The last day for our Children in Worship, Godly Play, and children’s Sunday school classes will be on Sunday, May 19th. Children’s programs will reconvene after Labor Day. Be sure to join us on Sunday, June 2nd to recognize our Christian Education program.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP NEEDS YOU! Please consider being trained to be a greeter or leader in our children in worship program. It is a beautiful program that our children gain so much from, and a legacy that Nancy has left for us. Our volunteer base is getting quite low. If interested, or just wanting to learn more, we will be offering a training on Sunday, August 25th after worship. A light lunch will be provided. A second training can be coordinated if this date does not work for some. There will be a sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary starting May, 12th.
GRC GENERAL FUND AS OF OF April 30, 2024: ()-Indicates Deficit. General Fund Income-$100,221.00 General Fund Expenses- $88,907; General Fund Net-$11,313.00; Budget estimate at this point: ($2,897.00). Year-To-Date Average Worship Attendance-51. Thanks to you, we continue our trend of beating our budget prediction. Thank you!!!
THANK YOU! Thank you so very much for your ongoing support of our congregation and its ministry. Thanks to you, our financial health and ministry continues to remain strong throughout these difficult days.
DUE DATES TO REFILL HANNNAFORD GIFT CARDS ARE July 7, 2024. If you are planning to refill your Hannaford Gift Card, please place your order in the offering plate or mail to Greenbush Reformed Church, PO Box 460, East Greenbush, NY 12061. New gift cards are also available for purchase. Please contact the church for more information. Thank you!
CAN PULL TABS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: GRC will once again be collecting can pull tabs for donation to the Ronald McDonald House. These tabs are recycled by the organization to raise funds for their work. Additional information can be found at: https://rmhcofalbany.org/getinvolved/pull-together/. The tabs may be placed in the basket on the glass cabinet in the Narthex of the sanctuary.
THE NURTURE AND FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will be changing to our summer snack on June 9th. The Committee will provide a beverage and prepackaged snacks. This will be self-service throughout the summer. We will return to coffee and church member provided snacks after Labor Day.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! A note of appreciation for those who graciously volunteered their time and energy the morning of Saturday May 18th for our GRC cleanup event. We had 3 significant projects on tap and were able to complete two and make significant headway with the third. We lucked out with the weather – not too hot, not too cold, and no rain, which made the event more enjoyable. For those missing out, we will likely be planning one or two more of these this year and would love to see others also join in on the fun😊 -Building & Grounds Committee
THE ADULT EDUCATION CLASS meeting on Sunday morning is now on its summer break. It will resume its fall schedule beginning on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11 AM. All new members to our group are welcome. We are currently studying The Sermon on the Mount – a fascinating study using a book by AJ Levine as our guide.
THE MEN’S OVERFLOW SHELTER, which we have been supporting for about 15 years, is moving and would like our help. Pam, the manager of the shelter, asked if a group of us could go over to the shelter in July to help her pack supplies and bedding. They are moving from the Lutheran Church on Western Ave Albany to their new location, the third floor of the First Reformed Church on North Pearl Street in Albany. If you are interested in helping, please contact the church office.
PASTOR RETT IS IN DENMARK during July and August. Pastor Rett will be back in the pulpit on Sunday, September 1 and back to Monday and Tuesday mornings at GRC beginning September 12th.