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From the Pastor…
The month of May is upon us and there are a number of things happening at SBRC. I wanted to take some time to share with you all that will be happening in the coming days!
- The 7th Annual Preschool Tricky Tray will be held on May 18th. All proceeds benefiting the SBRC Preschool. Consider coming out and supporting this fundraiser.
- Communion Sunday is May 6th. As our usual tradition, the 1st Sunday of the month is when we celebrate this important Sacrament and we continue to invite/welcome all to join us around the table.
- Blanket Sunday will be held on May 13th. This annual event has been a wonderful way for the members/ friends of SBRC to participate in missions. Let us continue our support!
- The last day of Sunday School will be on May 20th. This service is a favorite with many at SBRC as the children participate and lead us in worship. Hope everyone joins us as we recognize our children for their hard work this past year as well as we thank those involved with the Christian education of our children.
- An Elders Meeting has been called for May 20th following worship. The purpose of this meeting is to meet with those in the Confirmation Class.
- Save the date!! On Sunday, June 3rd is Confirmation Sunday with the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Be sure to join and celebrate with us!!
The newsletter has much more information about these dates/happenings. Please be sure to update your calendars so that you don’t miss out on the fun!
In Christ's Service,
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Confirmation Class
There are four students in the Confirmation Class. They are: Brad Ammerlaan, Brian Foley, Aaron Proodian and Becky Wendover. Confirmation Class has met on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Parlor and Pastor’s Study. Our studies have included: Overview of the Bible & Bible Stories, RCA History & Liturgy and the Heidelberg Catechism.
On Sunday, May 20th, the Confirmation Class will be meeting with the Elders following worship in the Parlor. Please keep them in your prayers as they conclude their studies and prepare to become part of the active membership
of SBRC!
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Note from the Treasurer
 March 2012
The regular weekly offering receipts for March were $7,350 (weekly average: $1,838). We started the month with $3,976 in the checkbook in current expenses and ended the month with $2,441. This is good because in March we had to pay several quarterly bills (Pastor pension, Pastor equity, church insurance), and still finished the month in the black. Also, on March 31 we closed out our Flood account. The final cost was $42,962. We received enough donations to cover the entire cost. We did not have to take any money from our savings. This really says something about our congregation. We can now focus on getting back to other improvements we need to do (exterior painting, upgrading the bathrooms, flood prevention, etc.)
1st Qtr Comparison
1st Qtr 2012 Pledge Receipts: $23,122
1st Qtr 2012 Weekly Average: $1,779
1st Qtr 2011 Pledge Receipts: $22,843
1st Qtr 2011 Weekly Average: $1,757
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Sunday School News
Thank you to all who provided candy, stuffed eggs, made cupcakes, and helped at the Easter egg hunt. This has only been the second time in twenty some years that we have had to use the rain date.
The last day of Sunday School is Sunday, May 20th. Please make sure your child there to participate that day. Teachers for 2nd & 3rd grade and 6th & 7th grade are needed for next year, as well as substitutes. Please speak with Jean Evers or Jannie Johnson.
Summer Kids Special will start on Sunday, June 10th!! A sign-up sheet will be posted. Materials will be available in the Church Office.
- Jannie Johnson
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Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale
Our Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, June 2nd from 4:30 to 7:00 PM with Tyson Stramaglia presiding over the kitchen while the grill is manned outside!
A sign-up sheet will be posted for donations & helpers!
Tickets & Take-Outs are available. Call (908)
369-4956 for tickets!
- Menu
- BBQ Half Chicken
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Cranberry Sauce
- Cole Slaw
- Crudites
- Dinner Rolls
- Assorted Desserts
Coffee, Hot & Iced Tea, Lemonade
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Adults - $13.00
Children (ages 6-10) - $6.00
Children (age 5 and under) – FREE
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Woman's Group
Our next meeting is May 15th at 8:00 PM in the Church Parlor. The Women’s Group Dinner is scheduled for June 12th.
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SBRC Baptisms
It has been a busy month at SBRC as we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism a number of times. On Sunday, April 22nd, Desiree Carmon LoCalio, daughter of Dawn & Jamey LoCalio, received the Sacrament of Baptism. On Sunday, April 29th, Theo Parker Lee, son of Kristin & Jonathan Lee, received the Sacrament of Baptism. We welcome them into the visible membership of Christ’s Church and pray that God’s blessings and protection will be with them and their families!
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Here We GROW Again
On Palm Sunday, SBRC welcomed five new members to our church family. Those joining SBRC were: Brent Kowalenko, Martin Christie, Benedetta (Tina) LoSardo, Jonathan & Christina Sarles. We pray that God’s continued blessings upon them and our church as we work together in the ministry of our Risen Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ!
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Lectionary Readings for May
May 6th - Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
May 13th - Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 20th - Acts 1:15-17,21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
May 27th - Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27,16:4b-15
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15, King James Version"
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Blanket Sunday!!
Mother’s Day is May 13th and it is also Blanket Sunday! SBRC has been an active participant in this wonderful mission project. Envelopes will be in the Sunday bulletins. Please make all checks payable to SBRC with “Blanket Sunday” in the memo section. Questions? Please speak with Pastor Steve.
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Flowers
 Just a reminder that if you have signed up for flowers in the Sanctuary on a particular Sunday, the cost is $40.00. Make checks out to “SBRC” with “Flowers” in the memo section.
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Greeters & Coffee Hour
 Opportunities to Greet on Sunday and/or host Coffee Hour are still available! Please sign-up and help keep this important fellowship activity going strong!
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In Sympathy
As a congregation we extend our deepest sympathy to the families of Samuel Allister who was called home by our Lord on March 22, 1012 and Margie Reise who was called home by our Lord on April 8, 2012. May God continue to provide comfort to these families in their time of loss.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries For April
 A very Happy Birthday and a blessed year ahead to those who are celebrating a birthday in May:
2 - Karen Messineo
4 - Matthew Everett
5 - Isabel Bowden
7 - Virginia Herrmann
10 - Dan Davenport & Dave Everett
11 - Kirsten Stockman
17 - Pam Evans
18 - Mary Lakacauskis
19 - Meredith Kane & Clarence Shephard
24 - Julie Sikora
29 - David Barker, Sr.
Also, congratulations and Happy Anniversary to:
8 - John & Adele Miller
12 - John & Cindy Sheridan
14 - Philip & Cynthia Parcak
16 - Tom & Beth Bernard
22 - Doug & Debbie Sheldon
26– Joe & Irene Foley
27 - Thomas & Pamelia Tisza
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Church Calendar
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New Graduates?
 Do you know of anyone in our church family who is graduating this spring from grade school, high school, college, graduate school, etc.? If so, please complete the form below and return it to the church office or e-mail the information to newsletter@sbrchurch.org. We would like to print our congratulations in the May or June issue of the Contact.
____________________________ graduate(s)(d) from _________________________ on ____________.
(Name, School, Degree, Date, Additional Information such as daughter/son of, etc.)
____________________________ graduate(s)(d) from _________________________ on ____________.
Name, School, Degree, Date, Additional Information such as daughter/son of, etc.)
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The 7th Annual South Branch Reformed Church Preschool
Tricky Tray
Friday, May 18, 2012
7:00PM – 8:00 PM
Prize Viewing / Light Refreshments
8:15 PM – Winning Tickets Drawn
Admission Tickets - $15.00
All admission tickets purchased in advance come with one free sheet of prize tickets, which will be given out at the door. Additional sheets of prize tickets will be on sale that evening.
Please contact the Preschool office for tickets or for more information, (908) 369-7885 or preschool@sbrchurch.org
Fantastic Baskets, Door Prizes, 50/50, Grand Prizes!
Sorry, no one under 18 will be admitted.
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Newsletter Items Due
Newsletter items for the next issue of Contact are due on June 16th!
Drop off items in the Church Office or e-mail to Newsletter@SBRChurch.org.
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