WORSHIP HOURS:
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Childcare is available.
May 19: The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Ruge preaching
5:00pm: the Gathering
May 19: The  Rev. Dr. Kenneth Ruge preaching


ADULT EDUCATION AND CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Contact Cari at Ext. 115 or cari@reformedchurch.org 
*Tuesday Morning Women’s Group  
9:00-10:30 a.m., weekly in the Calvin Room. 
 The 7 Experiment: Staging Your Own Mutiny Against Excess 
*Friday Morning Group:  Lectio Divina
From 10:30 a.m.-Noon, weekly in the  Copenhaver Room. 
Sunday Sermon Scriptures: All voices share, probing what the passage means for you.
*Sunday Morning Speakers
9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Calvin Room
May 19: Elder Tony Lemberger - Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles
The Apostle Paul was called by Jesus to preach the gospel to Gentile nations and was instrumental in spreading the word throughout Asia, and to Greece and Rome.  Come discuss Paul’s ministry, his missionary journeys, and some of his timeless teachings as recorded across his numerous letters and in the book of Acts.


NEW SPEAKER SERIES: LAST ACTS OF LOVE
A new three-part adult speaker series entitled, “Last Acts of Love” will be held on Wednesday nights, May 8, 15, and 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the Calvin Room.  This series will focus on end-of-life issues.

• May 8: Tim McGrath and Suzanne Bloomer will address legal issues and funeral preparations/arrangements.
• May 15: Rev. Julie Emery (from Larchmont Avenue Presbyterian Church) will speak about growing through grief. 
• May 22: Rev. Dr. Ken Ruge will finish up with a discussion on heaven and the afterlife.

While there is no cost in  attending this informative series, we ask that you RSVP by contacting Marilyn via email  at marilyn@reformedchurch.org or  337-6776, Ext. 132.
For more information on the content of the series, please contact the Rev. Cari Pattison by email at cari@reformedchurch.org 
 

TRIPS TO KENYA
On Sunday, May 19, stop by the Copenhaver Room after Coffee Hour for an Informational Session on Cross Cultural Thresholds’ Trips to Kenya!  Representatives from Cross Cultural Thresholds (CCT) will be stopping by the Copenhaver Room at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the life-changing trips to Kenya that are taking place this summer.  If you would like to learn more, please come by! 
 

THE BRONXVILLE CAREER NETWORK MEETING
Wednesday, May 22
Speaker: Richard Nayman, President of the Westchester PC Users Group
Mr. Nayman will describe his organization and what it offers a job seeker. 
7:15 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. in the Edwards Room. The Bronxville Career Network is free and open to all. For further information, email Sheila Larkin at larkin5@optonline.net or telephone her at 914-393-2258.

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
5/17, Friday - MS Boys' and Girls' Soccer Night
5/27 Monday - Memorial Day Lake Trip

MOVIES UNDER THE MOONLIGHT
Friday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cloister
Popcorn and Lemonade!
Just bring a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie.


CLOTHING SALE
Saturday, May 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Congregational Hall
Come early for the best selections of “gently used” clothing, books, bric-a-brac, dresses, suits, coats, sweaters, men’s suits, and children’s clothing at amazingly low prices.  Proceeds will benefit the Midnight Run. If you are available to help anytime on Thursday,  May 16, from 6:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.,  Friday, May 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and/or Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., please contact  Lee Corbett at 337-7499.
 


Confirmation Sunday
May 19, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. service
Please make a special effort to welcome our newly confirmed brothers and sisters in Christ.


4th GRADE BAKE SALE
On Sunday, May 19, the Church School 4th grade class will hold its annual bake sale after the 10:30 a.m. service when the baked goods are artfully displayed and the selling begins.  The proceeds of the event are used to offset some of the cost of the Youth Mission trip.  The bake sale is one of the highlights of the year for the students!

 
FORMAL WEAR WANTED
Next month, 14 teenagers from Westhab will be attending a Debutante Ball and are in need of a loan of seven white gowns and seven tuxedos.  If anyone knows of or has access to a formal wear outlet that would consider donating or lending formal wear, please contact Francesca at francesca@reformedchurch.org or 914-337-6776, Ext. 112.  Thank you! 


SPECIAL TUESDAY MORNING PROGRAM
May 28 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Calvin Room  
Free child care
Published author and blogger Jeannie Cunnion:
“Perfect Grace for Imperfect  Parents”
How the unconditional love of God transforms our hearts and homes
Jeannie Cunnion is a counselor, writer, speaker, wife, and mother of three active young boys. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, and her forthcoming book, "Parenting the Wholehearted Child" is being published by Zondervan in Spring 2014. You can visit Jeannie’s blog at www.wholeheartedchild.com.

Important Notice
At its February 12th meeting, the Consistory adopted the recommendations of the Strategic Planning Committee and will begin  implementing the recommendations in the coming year. These recommendations, which were made after extensive surveys,   interviews and consultation with our members, focus on deeper congregational engagement, loving care for our members and insuring our long term sustainability as a church. In the coming months, the  Consistory will give you updates on our  progress as we work together to build an even more dynamic and welcoming church community. The Executive Summary of these recommendations is posted on our website Please take a moment to read it by clicking on
Executive Summary