WORSHIP HOURS:
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Childcare is available.
May 26: The Rev. Keith Dragt preaching
5:00pm: the Gathering
May 19: The  Rev. Keith Dragt 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 
 

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.

COMMUNION SUNDAY/DEACONS’ FUND
June  2, 2013
Drop in collection plate or mail to church office.
The Deacons’ Fund, developed by the Consistory, is a restricted fund set aside for the purpose of assisting members of our congregation or those who turn to our congregation for financial help. Please send, with generosity, a  donation to the  Deacons’ Fund.


UPCOMING YOUTH EVENT
5/27 Monday - Memorial Day Lake Trip


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.

The  Reformed Church Sunday School PLANT SALE -  JUNE 9
RCB Church School children (grades 3-8) will be partnering with children from PS 23 in Yonkers (one of the focal points of the church’s Opening Doors Mission Program in Nodine Hill) to raise funds to purchase a projection screen for PS 23’s auditorium.  The school presently uses a white sheet to project images during assemblies/presentations.     Please plan to attend service on June 9th and purchase some beautiful Spring plants that can adorn your home and hearts throughout the summer.   Donations will gladly be accepted.


SUMMER SCHEDULE
Beginning June 23 through September 1
One service of worship at 10:00 a.m.  Child care is available. 
Communion served by intinction on:
July 7, August 4, and September 1.

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