STONES. Jesus Forgave Many People . . . Ranging from Those Closest to Him, To

STONES. Jesus forgave many people . . . ranging from those closest to Him, to

those who crucified Him. During this season of Lent, may we be reminded that we have all sinned, and that Jesus calls us to forgive others. In John 8, Jesus tells the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees, “let he who is without sin, cast the first stone.” You are welcome to take a stone from the table in the Narthex and carry it with you as a constant reminder that we are called to forgive.

The Parsonage Christmas Tree that celebrated His birth has now taken the form

of a Cross as a grim reminder of his death. It has been filled with nails and we encourage everyone to take a nail from the Cross and carry it throughout Lent, reflecting on His pain and sacrifice. Then return the nail to the Cross on Good Friday and take a few moments of quiet conversation with the one who carried our sins to the Cross.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR March 19, 2017

Activities this week:

After Worship: Stone House Day Committee

Sunday: 4:30 pm Youth Fusion

Monday: 9:30 am Quilters

Tuesday: 9:30 am Badminton

Wednesday: 7:30 am Bible Study

8:30 am – 5:00 pm AARP Tax Preparation

Thursday: 9:30 am Badminton

8:30 am – 5:00 pm AARP Tax Preparation

7:30 pm Choir Practice

Saturday, Boy Scout Troop 20 Ziti Dinner

Join us in Schadewald Hall after worship for fellowship and refreshments

provided by Wendy Welch. We loveallgoodies –homemade or store bought.Please sign up for refreshments for fellowship hour. There is a signup sheet posted in Schadewald Hall. DATES AVAILABLE.

Soup!?! So I heard that thesoup elves have made minestrone soup. It will be

available during fellowship hour today.

Spire articles are due! Like this week. Thanks. Dorothy

Tickets for the Lenten Fish Dinner are available today in Schadewald Hall. The

dinner is April 1, 2017 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. See Kathy Jansen to sign up.

Volunteers are needed for setup, kitchen help, takeout, servers, and cleanup. We also need someone to make coleslaw.  Please see Kathy.

Flyers for the Lenten Fish Dinner are available. If you can post a couple in

stores around town, please get the flyers from Kathy Jansen.

If you are interested in joining the church,please talk to Rev. Gram.

Flowers for the sanctuary are needed. Get them from the florist, the

supermarket, Adams, your backyard. Many Sundays available. See Kathy Jansen.

Mission of the month: The March mission of the month is "The Water Walk",

an event to help the global water crisis. The "Walk" is scheduled for March 25th.

Walk for Water. The Walk for Water onMarch 25is atGrace Community

Church, 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine.From 10-12, although it really ends sooner. You should get there around 9:30. In order to participate they are asking for $10 per person or $25 per family. If you cannot walk, maybe you can sponsor a walker. Bring a 1 gallon jug of water or a bucket to fill. See Rebecca Masters for the official sign up sheets.

“Facing Darkness” is a movie about the Ebola virus and the Samaritan’s Purse

role. It will be shown at the Hudson Valley Mall on Thursday, March 30 at 7 pm. We are looking to see if there is interest in going. We need 10 people for a group rate. See Rebecca Masters after church or call her at 338-3556.

The Reformed Church is a connectional church. Our classis includes 33

congregations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. We pray for the strength and vision of the pastors and the revitalization of their members. Today we pray for Shokan Reformed Church, Shokan, New York.

Lenten Bible Study: Dr. Gram will be presenting a course on the Reformation whose 500th anniversary we celebrate this year. The class will be held Tuesday evenings in the Dutch Room

March 28John Calvin

April 4Ulrich Zwingli and the left wing of the

Reformation

Each class will look at the biography and the significant writings. We will focus particularly on their understanding of the cross.

FREE Tax Preparation for all low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages

(provided by AARP Tax Aide and the IRS at various Ulster County locations). Please call 845-255-0791 on weekdays from 10 am to 3 pm for more information or an appointment.

Events at other churches: Check the Bulletin Board in the entrance to

Schadewald Hall for more information.

Classics in Religion at Kingston Library, March Topic: Seeking the Vitality of

God in Poetry. Wednesdays, March 22, 29 at 10:30 am

Classics in Religion at Kingston Library, April Topic: Perennial Philosophy by

Aldous Huxley, April 5, 12, 19, 26

Saugerties Collaborative Worship, Flatbush Church, April 2

White Breakfast at Fair Street Reformed Church, April 13