Sunday, March 26, 2006

Easter Memorial Listings

This year the altar will not be graced with fresh lilies; however, we will continue listing in memory of loved ones or in honor of loved ones. Please complete the form and place it with your donation in the envelope provided and give it to Victor Safay or place in offering plate. Your donations will be given to the Easter Restoration Fund in lieu of fresh lilies. Please return them no later than Palm Sunday, April 9. Thank you for remembering with generosity the restoration of our church!

Friday, April 14: Good Friday Tenebrae Service

On Friday, April 14 at 8 PM, New Utrecht Reformed Church and the Mirral Church will hold a Good Friday Tenebrae Service of shadows, recounting the seven last words of Christ, in the Parish House. All are welcome to this service!

Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday Communion Service

On Thursday, April 13 at 8 PM, New Utrecht Reformed Church and the Mirral Church will hold a Maundy Thursday Communion service in the Parish House. All are welcome to this service!

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, April 2

A reminder: Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, April 2 at 2 AM. Please move your clocks forward one hour the night before.

Saturday, March 25, 2006

Readings: Apr. 2 - Lent 5B

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Women of Valor 2006

Three women were honored at this year's Women of Valor, which took place Sunday, March 19 at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House during service. The honorees are Elder Pam Ander, Jo Benfanti and the Rev. Terry Troia, minister of New Utrecht Reformed Church.

Photos by Vincent La Marca














Elder Pam Ander.















Jo Benfanti (center), introduced by Michelle Paradies of Project Hospitality (left).















The Rev. Terry Troia, minister of New Utrecht Reformed Church (center) and executive director of Project Hospitality, introduced by Fr. Jack Ryan (left) of Project Hospitality and Consistory Vice-President Susan Hanyen (right).

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Readings: Mar. 26 - Lent 4B

Saturday, March 11, 2006

Readings: Mar. 19 - Lent 3B

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Sunday, Mar. 19: Women of Valor

On Sunday, March 19 at the 11 AM service, three Women of Valor will be honored. The honorees are Pam Ander, Jo Benfanti and the Rev. Terry Troia, minister of New Utrecht Reformed Church.

Readings: Mar. 12 - Lent 2B

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Table Talk

Dear Members and Friends,

As we come to the season of Lent, let us focus on “giving to” something as well as “giving up” something. The Reformed Church in America has made a commitment to prayer and spiritual growth during the Lenten Season. The Consistory has agreed to support this effort. Our journey for Lent will take us beyond the bounds of Bensonhurst, as we answer Jesus’ call to be a living witness. Come be a part of our effort.

If we daily utilize the attached devotional booklet, Table Talk, each day we can be centered in prayer for specific areas of RCA Global Mission. As we learn more about the needs of the world, we will not be able to distance ourselves from these concerns. We are to take time each day to give to our global neighbors through praying for them, learning more about them, and putting aside an amount of money for them.

To remind you of your Lenten commitment, please remove the label from the inside back cover of Table Talk and place it on a jar. Each day, as you use the daily devotional book, remember those in need as you place funds in the jar. After Easter Sunday, empty your jar (but not your heart). You can either send a check directly to RCA Mission Services or bring/send your contribution to New Utrecht Church and we consolidate the giving to your mission of choice. It would be wonderful to see the “total” mission giving New Utrecht Church raises.

We are sending the booklet and this letter to some of our devoted “out-of-towners.”

Blessings to all as we look inside ourselves and give back what we can. Please continue to pray for the Consistory of New Utrecht Church as we are on the threshold of the first Construction Phase for our beloved Sanctuary. All things are in the Lord’s hands.

Susan Hanyen
Vice President of Consistory