-
The Fonda Reformed Church May Newsletter
Musings in the Interim
Are We There Yet? The heck with remembering kids, I even
remember myself saying it! As I was growing up, our extended family
rented a year-round house at the Jersey shore. I was born July 29
and was at the Shore by August 6. We would stay into September and
then go often for weekends. It is about 80 miles, normally then a
three hour drive one way on mostly two lane roads. Finding the best
route was my father’s passion. Until 1949, the route went over
Staten Island - not least to allow a stop at Al Deppe’s Drive-in
Restaurant and Arcade on the corner of Richmond Ave and Arthur Kill
Road. Not only was there Skee-Ball, there were Krinkle-Kut french
fries! We were told Al Deppe was the first in the nation to serve
them - on crinkled paper plates with a little wooden fork. “Are we
there yet” was ALWAYS for Al Deppe’s, as after the stop we would
sleep the rest of the way. In 1949 the NJ Turnpike opened and we
could save an hour of the trip by taking the Tpke to Heightstown in
west central NJ and then the local road due east to the beach.
Missing Al Deppe’s increased the volume, frequency, and emotive
quality of “Are we there yet” well over parental thresholds.
Month Two of Social Distancing is beginning to awaken the old
feelings of “Are we there yet”. With a difference! The old feelings
always had a basic grounding - the trust, yea knowledge, that we
would - eventually - after what seemed like eternity - arrive
“There”. It is now becoming clear that the “There” we knew in
January has permanently ceased to exist. It is not just that we
will be social distancing to some degree until there is a vaccine
for corona. It is that all the experts have been clear that in a
globalized world where economics and human freedom have people and
goods moving over large distances in great numbers, more diseases
like corona are certain to arise. Up to now, we felt sorry for folk
who experienced such things and we were often generous in provision
of aid. Now, it is always going to be the planet that gets the new
disease, not just one country or one demographic group. As nations
have always had military force for protection, nations will now
permanently need procedures and protocols for dealing with “the
current pandemic”. And this need will naturally change the nature
of the daily life of everyone in every culture.
The Daily Office Lectionary readings from the Old Testament for
the seasons of Lent and Easter have been from Exodus. The glorious
promise is right there in the beginning with God giving it to Moses
from the Burning Bush: The Lord said, “I have come down to deliver
them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of
that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and
honeyEx3:8 Milk and honey sounds wonderful and it is. And consider
what changed life was for the Children of Israel from Egyptian
bondage through the wilderness to Sinai, through more wilderness to
Mt. Nebo where Moses sees the Promised Land and dies, leaving
Joshua to take the people over the Jordan river. The lesson is
clear: God’s promise is always good and always real; the life we
are called to live on the road to God’s promise is unknown and
filled with challenge. The Gospel proclaims because Christ is
risen, all will be well! I hope we can gather to proclaim that in
May!
Rett Zabriskie
-
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 2
Outreach Ministry May 2020
During the outbreak of the Corona Virus, F.F.C.S. is providing
breakfast and lunch to students. For that reason and social
distancing, as well as a financial hardship for many people at this
time, we elected not to provide Easter food boxes. The greater need
will be to provide food boxes to families in need at the end of the
school year when breakfast and lunch will not be provided. Your
past support and generosity in providing food for these families is
sincerely appreciated. At his time, we are tentatively planning to
provide enough food for twenty families in June. If we aren't able
to gather prior to the end of June, we will discuss the possibility
of providing gift certificates for families to purchase their own
food items. We will let you know as the time draws nearer.
Fonda Reformed Church's annual "Support Our Troops Ice Cream
Social" will NOT be held in May.
Tentatively, we're discussing hosting it one evening during our
VBS in July. The theme of this year's Vacation Bible School is to
talk about God's hand in creating past and present day heroes. Our
hope is to host a special Ice Cream Social for our troops, as well
as to recognize many of our local heroes. We hope that it will be a
very meaningful event for our children and this community.
As this event unfolds, your help will be greatly appreciated
such as: Selling tickets, setting up and
decorating, cleaning up, putting up posters/signs, scooping ice
cream, serving baked goods, and especially donations of delicious
pies, brownies, cakes, cookies, and water.
All monetary proceeds will be donated to "Military Mom in
Action" who continues to send thousands
and thousands of packages to the troops serving around the
world. We will also be collecting only specific items that can be
sent to the troops. If you would like to donate, please see the
following list. Here are ways you can help in donations of any of
the following items: Prepackaged Snack Items, Granola Bars, Famous
Amos Cookies, Gum, Fruit Snacks, Austin Cheese Crackers, Hot Cocoa,
Individual Drink Mixes, Tubes of Drink Mix for a Bottle, Quaker
Chewy Bars, Quaker cereal Bars, Damn Good Beef Jerky, Tootsie Pops,
Hard candy, Unused Greeting Cards for All Occasions
We are grateful for your support of the men and women who are
serving our country and for your
support of this heartfelt event. At this time, we are not able
to gather as a group. During the first full week in May, we will
be
contacting the members of the Outreach ministry (probably by
phone) to discuss the previously stated events. If you are not a
member of Outreach, but would like to help with these plans, we
would love to hear from you. I promise that you won't be put in
charge (ha, ha, ha). Please join us to discuss these events and see
if this is where God is calling you. Call or e-mail: Kathie
Carpenter (518-853-3330) ([email protected]) or Cindy Barnett
(518-853-4505) ([email protected]) if you have any questions
or comments.
Worship is being hosted online using an ap called “Zoom”. Zoom
is a video conference
tool used for people to meet from the comfort of their
homes.
The meeting info has been emailed to everyone on our email list.
If you’re not on the list and
would like to be please email ([email protected]) or
call the church office (518-
853-3621) to get added to the list!
We plan to record the service so that it will be available for
playback on the church website if
people aren't able to participate live at 10:30. The meeting
will open at 10am to give us time to say
hello and make sure people can log in okay. If you have any
questions please call the church office
at (518)853-3621 and Cara will help you through the download
process.
-
Page 3
One Day At A Time by Betsy Marshall
I sit at my computer and ponder what to write. In the midst of
this pandemic and all its uncertainty, life goes on. No, it is not
the same. We wonder when we will be able to grasp the feeling of
safety as we venture outside. We pray that it is sooner rather than
later, but only God knows when we will begin a new chapter of our
lives. Hopefully by the time you read this, you will be feeling joy
as the morning sun rises and begins to stream through your windows.
It’s there. Go outside and great this beautiful day. Soon my garden
will become blanket of magnificent colors and textures created by
our creator. How I love this time of the year. The party is about
to begin. Daffodils have been frolicking in the gentle breezes for
quite some time now, joined by the tulips and fragrant hyacinths.
My gardens are beginning to pick up a pop of color. How I love to
watch as Mother Nature wakes up her babes. What are your favorite
flowers? I love to see the old- fashioned purple violets pop up
into tiny bouquets of color throughout my gardens. Soon the day
roses will bud up and the gardens will celebrate the joy in each
new day. True, they will fade at day’s end, but new blooms will
replace the faded blooms from yesterday, emitting such wonderful
fragrance throughout my yard. Let us not forget the majestic lily
of the valley that stand so straight, beckoning me to take a few
inside and place them into my mother’s antique vase. Their scent
reminds me of my Grandmother’s dear friend. She always smelled of
this sweet flower and had such a gentle way about her. Yes, as I
see and take in the familiar aroma of my gardens’ blooms I am taken
back into time, a time when so many loved ones were beside me and
life was full. Family and friends who I gathered with around a
beautifully set table, or at a favorite spot in the garden…
memories. It is wonderful that God gave us the ability to recall
such treasured moments. Close your eyes and think back. Don’t you
dare smile, I know you are!!!!!! What wonderful healing powers the
gifts of spring hold: If nothing else, this time of isolation has
taken us back to a time of closeness. I know I have become keenly
aware of the blessings that I had taken for granted. I have been
truly blessed by so much and want for little. I miss my family and
friends. I yearn to sit down with my girlfriends and catch up, over
a cup of tea. Simple joys, like going out to lunch with a friend,
have become treasured times. I think we will all look at life
differently when all this has passed. The earth holds a wonderful
healing power. She beckons us to bend over and run our fingers
through her soil. Her warmth invites us to plant seeds and watch
for new growth of our choosing. I can’t wait. I love to see the
flowers that return each spring, but sometimes they need a little
help. I get to add to the beauty that returns each year, and add a
little extra to the mix. Annuals. A little bit of something extra
will fill in the voids that are evident. In life we each are given
gifts that we can share with others. Our gifts can enrich the lives
of others and often the simplest gifts we share mean the most. Our
faithful prayers and tender care can give such healing to those who
are alone and threatened during these dark times. The past months
have been difficult. The abundance of loss has been overwhelming.
But even in the midst of overbearing loss comes the reassurance
that God is there. Loved ones are in His loving arms, free from
harm, awaiting the time when they will be joined by others. Death
is a certainty to all, but our Lord has fulfilled the promise of
eternal life for all who believe. I know that a new day is on the
horizon. I know that trials will always be there, but I know that
at any given time, when my Lord calls me or my loved ones home, the
journey that follows is as certain as the promise of spring.
Cherish the simple moments in life. Embrace what is good and enjoy
its simplicity. Allow yourself to embrace the possibility of
change. New days will come. New joys and challenges. SPEND SOME
PEACEFUL MOMENTS ALONE WITH THE LORD TODAY AND WATCH THE PEACE AND
JOY IN YOUR HEART GROW AND SPILL OVER INTO THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
Trust God to work everything out for our good. As he promises in
His word. Romans 8:28 Peace of Christ be with you, Betsy
Marshall
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter
-
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 4
Answers 1-e, 2-a, 3-j, 4-f, 5-i, 6-b, 7-d, 8-h, 9-g, 10-c
Making Choices
God can help us make the right choices. Just ask him! Here are a
few bible verses that
will help you make the right choice. Look up the passages in
your bibles, and then
draw a line from the verse to what it tells you.
1. Deuteronomy 5:11 a. Love your neighbor as yourself.
2. Matthew 19:19b b. You shall not steal.
3. Proverbs 3.27 c. Many who are first will be last, and the
last will be first.
4. Matthew 19:19a d. Do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
5. Proverbs 6:18c e. Do not use God’s name in vain.
6. Matthew 19:18c f. Honor your parents.
7. Proverbs 6:20 g. You shall not murder.
8. Deuteronomy 5:12 h. Observe the Sabbath day.
9. Deuteronomy 5:17 i. Do not devise wicked plans.
10. Matthew 19:30 j. Do not withhold good from those to whom it
is due.
How To Cheer Yourself Up
Being sad is something we all have to experience. It may be a
day where nothing seems to go right, a painful time
in your life this year or you might be experiencing down moments
regularly over a long period. It’s not always
easy to pick yourself up and just be happy, but it’s necessary.
Being happy is perhaps the ultimate goal in life.
There’s no point in having all the money in the world, good
relationships and having tremendous health if you
are not happy. So the first step to stop being sad is to make a
choice that you no longer want to feel down.
When You’re Feeling Down
Sometimes, feeling sad or feeling down can be related not just
to ourselves, but our environment. Physical health
also plays a huge roll. When we experience hormonal imbalances
or lack minerals like iron magnesium, selenium
and vitamins, we give our brain the right ecosystem to be
depressed. That being said, not every deficiency or lack
of vitamins and minerals causes depression. It is just a symptom
and changing our mood regularly can change the
composition of our bodies eventually.
Continued Page 5
-
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 5
Here are some things that you can do when you feel down. These
things will
really cheer you up even if it’s just for a while!
Connect with someone close. I don’t mean your normal connecting.
I mean really reach out and talk to them
about what you’re feeling, your life direction and anything that
comes to mind. You know, the deep stuff.
Stop being hard on yourself. You already have it hard. Stop
putting too much pressure on yourself and sit back
every now and then. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive for
more, but give yourself some room to breath.
Music inspires. Listen to some music. It will bring out
different emotions in you. You might get inspired. But at
least it will keep you relaxed for a moment.
Take a walk. What better way to exercise and clear your mind
than by taking a walk. Especially if you walk in
nature. Somewhere with a good trail and view. Also take this
time to appreciate the beauty in this world!
Drink Juice. Drinking juice is not just good for you, it will
refresh and revitalize your body. You will feel way
better than before you drank that juice for sure.
Have an afternoon nap. Take your mind off things and recharge
yourself at the same time. You’ll feel much
fresher and ready to take on the next challenge.
Be outdoor. Whatever it is, just go outside and enjoy the sun,
fresh air and wind blowing. The calmness of
nature is a good change of scenery to the modern life.
Have dessert. Even if you’re on a strict diet, it’s alright to
let yourself go every now and then. Go have
something sweet. Eat your favorite ice cream or waffles. Or
both!
Find a way to laugh. Watch a comedy, stand up, old cartoon or
watch funny videos on YouTube. Do something
that makes you laugh and do it often.
Take a bubble bath or soak your feet! Make it warm. Add
essential oils. This is how you want to spend a few
hours of your week.
Cut off all technology for a day. That means the internet,
phone, messages and everything else you use. Do this
for half a day or maybe even the whole weekend. Once you try it,
you’ll want to do it more often.
Sing. Sing in the bathroom or just sing in your room. Letting
yourself go for that moment and singing your
favorite songs can really set you up for happiness.
Call an old friend or send a postcard to someone that you
haven’t spoken to in a while and one that you used to
have so much fun with. It will put a smile on both your
faces.
Write down your dreams and goals. Get yourself thinking about
them. Who knows, you might just be inspired to
take the next step and achieve them.
Take a long drive. About an hour on the highway with no traffic.
Turn on some music or just ponder on things
and enjoy the drive.
Look in the mirror and smile. Do this for a minute. A few things
happen here. First of all, looking goofy by
smiling at yourself in the mirror will make you happy. Secondly,
smiling tricks your brain and body into
thinking you are happy. Don’t believe me? Try it a few times a
day.
Be Grateful. Write down 10 things that you are grateful for and
really think about them. I
mean feel them in your heart and why you are so thankful to have
them. It’s all about
perspective.
-
The Frothingham Free Library
28 West Main Street, Fonda
(518)853-3016
During the library closure there will be a rack of books outside
the doors. Take one read it and pass it on. Do
not forget about Overdrive for more reading material. If you
need help installing and getting going, pm me and
we will try to get you started. Stay safe loves. Do not be bored
during quarantine, Read.
For additional information, find us at BlogSpot & Facebook –
Like us on Facebook!
Library Hours—Closed until further notice
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 6
Camp Fowler’s summer camp schedule is up on their
website! Many of the weeks will fill quickly.
If you have a student that is 5th grade or older that has
not had an opportunity to go to Camp Fowler there is a
fully paid scholarship available. This scholarship is for
any church family student that wants to go. Schedules
are on Camp Fowlers website. Please call the church
office (518)853-3621 for more information.
Psalm 34:14
Stop doing evil and do good. Look for peace and work for it
Keep your eyes & ears ready for announcements regarding
our
Vacation Bible School program this summer. Our date is
currently scheduled for Mid-July so we are, of course, praying
we
will be able to host Hero Central where our youth will learn
all
about what makes a hero and even meeting some local heroes!
Until we are able to meet together again in person, our
children’s Sunday school lessons will be loaded to
YouTube and shared on our church Facebook page for kids
to enjoy a lesson. Search Fonda Reformed Church on
YouTube and hit subscribe or find us on Facebook and
follow along there!
If you have any questions call the church office
(518)853-3621 Or email
-
The Story Behind It Is Well With My Soul
Imagine everything in your life is coming up roses — you’ve
married your
soulmate, have five beautiful children and a booming career. Do
you think
you’d be able to say to God, “It is well with my soul?” Now,
imagine all of
that is taken away — it’s just you and your grief-stricken
spouse, nursing
horribly broken hearts. Would it be as easy then to say to God,
“It is well
with my soul?” But that is the powerful truth behind this
classic hymn — a
truth that brings even more conviction to the soul-stirring
lyrics.
Who Wrote It Is Well With My Soul?
This incredible story of faith belongs to Horatio Gates Spafford
(1828-1888). Much like Job, he placed his trust in
God during his life’s prosperity, but also during its
calamities. A devout Christian who’d immersed himself in
Scripture, many years of his life were joyous. He was a
prominent Chicago lawyer, who’s business was thriving.
Horatio owned several properties throughout the city. He and his
beloved wife had four beautiful daughters and one
son. Life was more than good — it was blessed.
But faith, no matter how great, does not spare us from
adversity.
Tragedy Strikes Horatio Spafford – Writer of It Is Well With My
Soul
Just as Horatio hit the pinnacle of his profession and financial
success, things began to change. It began with the
tragic loss of their son. Not long thereafter, the Great Chicago
Fire destroyed nearly every real estate investment
Horatio owned.
What Happened to Horatio Spafford’s Wife And Children
Just a few years later in 1873, Horatio decided to treat his
wife and daughters to a much- needed escape from the
turmoil. He sent them on a boat trip to Europe, with plans to
join them shortly after wrapping up some business in
Chicago. Just a few days later, he received a dreadful telegram
from his wife, “Saved alone…” It bore the
excruciating news that family’s ship had wrecked and all four of
his daughters had perished.
When Was It Is Well With My Soul Written?
In 1873, Horatio was on his way to meet his heartbroken wife,
passing over the same sea that had just claimed the
lives of his remaining children. It was then that he put his pen
to paper and the timeless hymn was born.
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 7
-
When Was It Is Well With My Soul Written?
In 1873, Horatio was on his way to meet his heartbroken wife,
passing over the same sea that had just claimed the lives of his
remaining children. It was then that he put his pen to paper and
the timeless hymn was born.
It Is Well With My Soul Lyrics – by H.G. Spafford When peace,
like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows, like a sea billows
roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it
is well with my soul. Tho’ Satan should buffet, tho’ trials should
come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded
my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. My
sin- oh, the bliss of this glorious thought- My sin- not in part
but in whole, Is nailed to His cross and I bear it no more, Praise
the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul. And Lord, haste the day
when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a
scroll, The trumph shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, “Even
so”- it is well with my soul. Chorus It is well with my soul, It is
well, it is well with my soul.
It’s incredible to think such encouraging and uplifting words
were born from the depths of such unimaginable sorrow. It’s an
example of truly inspiring faith and trust in the Lord. And is goes
to show the power our God has to overcome even the darkest times of
our earthly life.
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 8
-
Page 9 The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter
Early Riser ONLINE Group Every Saturday at 6:00 am No long term
commitment or homework required! We are working on putting Jesus
first before all the other "business
of life." Contact Deb Silvernail for details -
[email protected]
LADIES! Bible study will still be meeting ONLINE
Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm For more information contact Sherri
Gray (518)332-2512 or Gretchen Subik (518)853-3678
Rett Zabriskie’s Office Hours In the midst of our new situation,
one of the things that has disappeared is the option of drop-
ping by the church to chat. As long as we are closed, I will not
actually be sitting in the office. And
given the office is the size it is, even when we can have church
services, social distancing will mean my
conversations will move to the lounge as the office is not large
enough to allow consistent six foot sepa-
ration.
I miss seeing folk! There was never a crowd beating a path to my
door of course, but still, on
most of days I was in the office, someone would drop by. So, I
am going to invoke technology for a
substitute. Beginning Wednesday April 22 and continuing to some
unknown future date I will keep Of-
fice Hours from 10am to Noon. That means I will open a meeting
on Zoom that anyone can join at any
time. The information is:
Topic:
Rett Zabriskie's Office Hours
Time:
Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - Noon
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89426415459?pwd=VEZZWFdZTHBpSWtDcE95NWJBV2hoQT09
I am not including the phone contact information because if you
need to make the contact by telephone,
you can just as easily call me at (201)819-7629 rather than
doing it through Zoom.
Drop in when you can!
Rett Zabriskie
GLEN MOHAWK SENIORS
If any of you are interested in setting up an online meeting
call the church office at
(518)853-3621 or give Gloria Kimball a call to let her know
you’re interested in doing so.
If we have enough interest we will set up meetings on Tuesday
morning’s
during our regular meeting time.
-
The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter Page 10
MAY BIRTHDAYS 2 Richard Wilmot
5 Cory Kruger
6 Jacob Knapik
7 Louise Huth
9 Jeanne Streeter
11 Ellsworth Simpson
12 Lois Collins & Karen Simpson
13 Kayla Roberson & Ava Cassidy
15 Adam Kruger & R.J. Douglas
16 Randy Douglas, Sr.
17 Joshua Kirschman & Demilee McRedmond
19 John Boshart, Jr.
20 Nate Quinn, Larry Hayes & Tammy Garren
21 Lori Myers
22 Avery Cook & Allison Newkirk
23 McKenzie Carpenter & Maria Carpenter
24 Schuyler Livingstone
25 Lance Henry
26 M.J. Cassidy & Lindsey Stanzel
29 Sydney Jones
30 Amber Morey
MAY ANNIVERSARIES 15 David and Karen Patterson
27 Peter and Jill Perez
We apologize if we missed your
birthday or anniversary.
If we did, it probably means we don’t
have it.
Please let the Church Office know of
birthdays or anniversaries to be included,
or if any of the information needs to be
corrected.
Office (518)853-3621 or email
[email protected]
-
Page 11 The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter
Carol Buddles (M. White)
Louise Boyer
Lois Brockey (K. Patterson)
Patty Banks (M. White)
Ernie Brookings
Phala Chatwin
Cherie Craig (M. White)
Theresa Conbeer (K. Carpenter)
Bill Coons (Phyllis Healey)
Suzanne Douglass (J. Perez)
Rebecca Finn (G. Kimball)
Craig Fugitt
Paul Frasier
Joan Francisco
Carla Goodwin (Tina Belfance)
Sheri Humphrey
Jay Hine
Whitney Helwick (S. Emery)
Lois Hulubetz
Drew Hale
Jeff Hawley (Jeanne Streeter)
Harold Jacobsma (K. Patterson)
LaVern Jones Sr.
Stacy Kimball
Marilyn Kimball
Megan Kucel
Lisa Knapp (Pete Perez)
Sebastian Lasher (Rob Garren)
Bob Langdon
Scott McLean
Keith Orr (J. Perez)
James Pearce (G. Kimball)
Richard Persse (B. Marshall)
Deana Smith (B. Guiffre)
James Santangelo (B. Guiffre)
Jeanne Streeter
Justin Sitterly (S. Gray)
Sue Swanson (J. Streeter)
Nicole Tobey (M. White)
Steve Urbanczyk (Blackwood)
Bill Whipple
Judy Wilson (S. Emery) Frances Winkler (G. Subik)
Cathy Waite (S. Emery)
Sarah Woodcock
Brette Lee Wilson Zayicek (Stage 4 brain tumor)
Please continue to pray for those who grieve
Please pray for our missions:
Haven of Hope Farm & Residence The Ford family serving in
Lebanon The Lampens serving in Romania
Other prayer requests: Our Shut-ins
Students Ministries of our church
Government leaders Our service men and women, and their families
Family & friends separated from Jesus Christ Those who are
struggling through hardships.
If you would like to add someone to the prayer list or
know that someone can be taken off please let the
church office know (518)853-3621 or email
[email protected] Thank you.
Please Pray for individuals with various
health concerns:
-
Page 12 The Fonda Reformed Church Newsletter
MAY
Loving God,
I pray that you will comfort those that are suffering, lend
skill to the hands of their healers, and bless the
means used for their cure. Give them such confidence in the
power of your grace, that even when they are afraid,
they may put their whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus
Christ. Amen
Consistory met on 3/15 and made a number of decisions as to how
best we can be the Church
while the pandemic constricts our lives. The primary concern of
Consistory is the welfare of
everyone in our community. We are very aware of the immediate
need for social distancing as the
highest priority to protect the most threatened, keep the rate
of infections as low as possible, and
support community needs. Below are five points discussed. The
Consistory plan is to meet each
Sunday morning, mostly by internet tools like Zoom, so we can
see one another and interact
personally as well as avoid being physically close. As needed,
we will share an update as our lives
and situations change. Please pray - daily - both for your
Church and for the larger community that
all our actions will be blessed and reduce the amount and
duration of the disease.
1. Sunday Service worship is cancelled until the Sunday after
the public-school resumes.
2. Your Consistory care team will be in touch with you over the
next while.
3. Consistory will make every effort to be aware of and respond
to community needs.
4. In connection with resuming Sunday worship, we will have a
congregational cleaning day in
which we can all pitch in and give our facility a thorough deep
cleaning before we begin using it
again.
5. During our necessary down time we will be missing the weekly
offerings that are needed to
maintain our Church life. Your tithes and offerings can reach
the church office either
electronically, if you use online banking, or by regular
mail.
God is good at all times and in all places, including here and
now. May his presence fill you and
yours throughout these unusual days and weeks.
Blessings!
Rett Zabriskie
for The Consistory, Fonda Reformed Church
