THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
March 12, 2017
Second Sunday in Lent
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 12, THE PRESENTATION OF
ST. NICK'S NEW ORGAN
Following the beautiful renovations our sanctuary has undergone in recent months, this Sunday we acknowledge yet another inspiration to our worship life: a new organ! Built by the Johannus Organ Company in Holland, this two-manual instrument will enhance the musical aspects of our worship life in amazing ways. Sounding from speakers mounted on the rear wall of the sanctuary, the organ music will support congregational singing—and we are a parish that loves to sing hymns! St. Nick’s is the beneficiary of the new organ thanks to those whose commitment of funds made its purchase possible. We are grateful, too, to the Vestry for agreeing to this additional capital commitment not originally included in campaign goals. And finally, thanks to our organist, Dan Fannon, who joined his predecessors in recognizing that the old organ no longer supported congregational singing and was over-ready for retirement, and for his help in preparing us for this great new addition to our worship life. Enjoy the new sounds this Sunday and for years to come!
-Peter Sipple
PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING This past Wednesday's Property Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 pm. Agenda includes the landscape work we want to have done in the spring. All are welcome to join.
NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Training. If you are interested in in serving as a LEM or EV please plan to attend the training day at St. John's Episcopal Church in Cornwall next Saturday from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Those interested in attending please see Liz Pavelka or Peter Sipple for more information.
LENT AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE is now available HERE.
CHILDREN'S ERD LENTEN PROJECT During Lent the children will be raising money to purchase a goat, a pig or maybe even a flock of chickens for a family in a developing country through Episcopal Relief and Development. Let's all chip in to make this our best year yet! You can help them reach their goal by taking home an egg on Sunday, filling it with coins and dropping it back of in the offering plate the following Sunday. The results will be announced on Easter Sunday.
"EVERYTHING ROTA" The schedule through May is HERE. Check it out to see the assignments for Lent and Holy week 2017. If you would like to be included on the list of readers/servers or acolytes please contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWS Thank you to everyone who has given to St. Nick's capital campaign. It is because of your generosity and the time that has been dedicated to this project that we have been able to make a more firm foundation for our worship space. Anyone who would like to check their pledge status can contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com. Those of you who would like to make a payment towards your campaign pledge here are two easy ways to make a payment:
1. Put your payment into the big box in the back of the church which is marked "Capital Campaign". Please write "Capital Campaign" on all checks, this will help keep Sunday donations distinct from campaign donations.
2. Mail your payment to the St. Nick's at 37 Point St., New Hamburg NY. Once again please write "Capital Campaign" on all checks.
SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids ages 4-12 is available at the 10am service. Parents check out the weekly Parent/Teacher email for more information about what the children will be learning about. If you are not subscribed to this email but would like to be you can contact Dana in the office to be added to the list.
COFFEE HOUR We always have slots open for those who would like to host. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click HERE for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
2016-17 ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
SEARCH COMMITTEE The Search Committee has reviewed the submitted applications and is in the process of evaluating the applicants. Our Parish Profile has been posted on the parish website or you can check it out by clicking HERE.
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact the Interim Pastor, The Rev. Peter Sipple at (534 2864) or email sipplemp@gmail.com. During the interim period, five members of the parish will serve as pastoral liaisons between members of the parish and the interim pastor. You may wish to speak with one of them as well. They are, Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY MARCH 12
9 am
Reader - Leeann Haubrich
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
Reader - Dale Cunningham
Reader - Needed
Server - Alex Reese
Acolyte - Amelia Batta
Altar Guild - Leeann Haubrich
Alms Counters - Sue B. & Jack D.
Sunday School - Jack D. & Maria W.
Coffee Hour - Needed
March 12, 2017
Second Sunday in Lent
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 12, THE PRESENTATION OF
ST. NICK'S NEW ORGAN
Following the beautiful renovations our sanctuary has undergone in recent months, this Sunday we acknowledge yet another inspiration to our worship life: a new organ! Built by the Johannus Organ Company in Holland, this two-manual instrument will enhance the musical aspects of our worship life in amazing ways. Sounding from speakers mounted on the rear wall of the sanctuary, the organ music will support congregational singing—and we are a parish that loves to sing hymns! St. Nick’s is the beneficiary of the new organ thanks to those whose commitment of funds made its purchase possible. We are grateful, too, to the Vestry for agreeing to this additional capital commitment not originally included in campaign goals. And finally, thanks to our organist, Dan Fannon, who joined his predecessors in recognizing that the old organ no longer supported congregational singing and was over-ready for retirement, and for his help in preparing us for this great new addition to our worship life. Enjoy the new sounds this Sunday and for years to come!
-Peter Sipple
PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING This past Wednesday's Property Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 pm. Agenda includes the landscape work we want to have done in the spring. All are welcome to join.
NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Training. If you are interested in in serving as a LEM or EV please plan to attend the training day at St. John's Episcopal Church in Cornwall next Saturday from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Those interested in attending please see Liz Pavelka or Peter Sipple for more information.
LENT AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE is now available HERE.
CHILDREN'S ERD LENTEN PROJECT During Lent the children will be raising money to purchase a goat, a pig or maybe even a flock of chickens for a family in a developing country through Episcopal Relief and Development. Let's all chip in to make this our best year yet! You can help them reach their goal by taking home an egg on Sunday, filling it with coins and dropping it back of in the offering plate the following Sunday. The results will be announced on Easter Sunday.
"EVERYTHING ROTA" The schedule through May is HERE. Check it out to see the assignments for Lent and Holy week 2017. If you would like to be included on the list of readers/servers or acolytes please contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWS Thank you to everyone who has given to St. Nick's capital campaign. It is because of your generosity and the time that has been dedicated to this project that we have been able to make a more firm foundation for our worship space. Anyone who would like to check their pledge status can contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com. Those of you who would like to make a payment towards your campaign pledge here are two easy ways to make a payment:
1. Put your payment into the big box in the back of the church which is marked "Capital Campaign". Please write "Capital Campaign" on all checks, this will help keep Sunday donations distinct from campaign donations.
2. Mail your payment to the St. Nick's at 37 Point St., New Hamburg NY. Once again please write "Capital Campaign" on all checks.
SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids ages 4-12 is available at the 10am service. Parents check out the weekly Parent/Teacher email for more information about what the children will be learning about. If you are not subscribed to this email but would like to be you can contact Dana in the office to be added to the list.
COFFEE HOUR We always have slots open for those who would like to host. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click HERE for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
2016-17 ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
SEARCH COMMITTEE The Search Committee has reviewed the submitted applications and is in the process of evaluating the applicants. Our Parish Profile has been posted on the parish website or you can check it out by clicking HERE.
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact the Interim Pastor, The Rev. Peter Sipple at (534 2864) or email sipplemp@gmail.com. During the interim period, five members of the parish will serve as pastoral liaisons between members of the parish and the interim pastor. You may wish to speak with one of them as well. They are, Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY MARCH 12
9 am
Reader - Leeann Haubrich
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
Reader - Dale Cunningham
Reader - Needed
Server - Alex Reese
Acolyte - Amelia Batta
Altar Guild - Leeann Haubrich
Alms Counters - Sue B. & Jack D.
Sunday School - Jack D. & Maria W.
Coffee Hour - Needed