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U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

R and R: Rest and Re-creation inthe Spirit

May 8

Day Excursion Trip May 10

Clean-up Day May 11

Peter Pagery guest preaching May 19

Flea Market June 1

Outdoor Worship Begins May 5

I n t h i s I s s u e :

Cantata Fills Sanctuary with Song andMusic

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Milestones in Faith 2

May Mission of the Month:

Camp Fowler

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Flea Market Slated for June 1 4

Mystery Dinner: delectable food and an

entertaining puzzle

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Spring Clean Up Day is Here! 6

THREE NEW MEMBERS

Three young

people, Shane

Robert DeRusso,

Isaiah H.

Crosbourne, and

William J. Kress,having completed a two-semester course of

study, were confirmed as members of

Community Reformed Church on April 21,

2013.

Their studies included an overview of church

history (with emphasis on the Reformation),

Reformed theology, the sacraments, the creeds,

the confessions, church government, worship,

and stewardship and mission. They were also

asked to evaluate worship services and serve both the church and the community in various

capacities.

During the service, they received the laying on

of hands by the Board of Elders and took their

membership vows. The service was followed

by a special fellowship hour during which

members of the congregation had the

opportunity to welcome them as communicant

members of the church.

Isaiah H. Crosbourne is an 8th grader at Lisha

Kill Middle School. In addition to being

confirmed, he was baptized during the service.

He enjoys science, history, video games, as well

as playing the French horn. He is joining

Community Reformed because the church is

small and the sense of community is strong. He

considers himself to be a helpful person and

looks forward to serving in both the church and

the community.

Shane Robert DeRusso is in the 7th grade atSand Creek Middle School. He particularly

enjoys playing baseball. He likes being around

and helping with children. He also looks

forward to serving the church in helpful ways.

He is joining the church because it’s a friendly

place and he feels God’s presence here.

William J. Kress is entering the 11th grade at

Colonie High School . He’s a good student and

particularly enjoys running. He enjoys helping

people and looks forward to serving in the

church and the community. He is joining the

church because his relationship to God is

important to him and he likes Pastor Bruce’s

sermons, the food, and the people.

It should be noted that both Shane and Billy feel

that God has called them to give Pastor Bruce a

hard time. Pastor Bruce has indicated that they

are indeed fulfilling their call. Isaiah,

apparently, has not received such a call. PastorBruce is fine with that.

Welcome Isaiah, Shane and Billy. Our prayers

are with you as you continue your faith journeys

at the Community Reformed Church.



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Cantata Fills Sanctuary with Song and Music

This year’s Easter Cantata, presented on April 14, filled the sanctuary of Community Reformed with the inspirationalstory of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection.

The presentation was Russell Mauldin’s Rise Again. An interweaving of favorite old hymns and revival songs withoriginal pieces, along with a powerful script, Rise Again enabled all who were present to experience the love of Jesus-his life, his works, his sacrifice, and his triumph over death.

Many thanks to Laurie Bonesteel, our director, for her talent, leadership, and dedication in bringing the Cantata to life.And thanks to the choir, ensemble, and our narrator Jim Colbert for bringing this experience into being.

Milestones in Faith

April 21 was a special day in the life of Community Reformed as two young people, Isaiah Crosbourne and Harmony Bredice, were baptized.

Baptism is the physical sign of Isaiah and Harmony’s adoption intoGod’s family, signifying their entrance into the church universal aswell as their adoption into the Community Reformed Church family.

During the baptism, each member of Community Reformed promisedto assist and support their journeys of faith throughout their lifetimes.

Congratulations to Isaiah and Harmony.

Harmony is the daughter of Sue and Barry Bredice, and Isaiah is theson of Ana and Roy Crosbourne.

Quilt Group Converts Your

MOM donations into Blankets

of Comfort

Lou Ann Connelly

Thanks to your generosity in February’sMission of the Month, two dozen needynewborns will be welcomed to theworld with warm, cozy blankets.

Newborns in Need, our Mission of theMonth for February, began in 1992when its founder,Carol Green, begansewing colorfulquilts for the

neonatal intensive

care unit in her local hospital. At thetime, she just wanted to bring warmthand beauty to a naturally stark andsterile environment.

Later, when she moved to the Ozarks of Missouri, her mission changed toproviding baby necessities for families inpoverty. By 2009 she had built anationwide organization that sends out35,000 baby necessities a month.

Over the past months, the Sew andReap Quilt Group has worked onconverting your donations into colorfulflannel baby quilts. Their destination is

the Western New York chapter of thisinterdenominational organization,where they will bring warmth andcomfort to many babies who otherwisewould go without.

Thank you so much for your kindness insupport of this mission.



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Flea Market Slated for June 1

Volunteers needed

Donated items sought

Start cleaning out your closets, basements and attics! CommunityReformed’s Flea Market is just aroundthe corner.

CRCC’s Annual Flea Market comesalive this year on Saturday, June 1.

Beginning at 9:00 and going till 3:00,the parking lot will be filled with amyriad of booths offering great bargainson household items, toys, books, andscores of miscellaneous items offered atdiscount prices.

And you can help make this important

fund raising event a great success.

Naturally, you can support the annualCRCC Flea Market by coming out toshop at the many booths that will be setup. Invite your family and friends aswell, and let them know of the greatdeals we will have for them.

But just as importantly, you can alsohelp by volunteering a few hours of your time. The Flea Market committeeis looking for volunteers to assist in thefollowing ways:

* Set up on Saturday morning at6:30 AM

* Work at the Snack Bar for 2hours (9 to 11 AM, 11 to1PM, 1 to 3PM)

* Cooking at the grill

* Assisting sales at theWomen’s Group table

* Clean up at end of day at 3PM

Please see Pat or Ralph Smaldone if you

are able to help. Many hands makelight work!

Finally, you can hope for sunny skiesand pleasant breezes.

But whatever the weather, make thisevent a part of your day.

We still have some room forvendors if you know someonewho would be interested!

Mystery Dinner: delectable food and an entertaining puzzle

Thank you to Pat Smaldone, Patti Van Kempen, Kathy Jubert, and Sue Bredice, and their committees, for the fun and

delicious Mystery Dinner, held April 20.

Interwoven into a tasty chicken parmesan dinner, guests were presented with the characters and clues to the Stout Family

Murder Mystery. Then all were given the opportunity to play detective and deduce the perpetrator.

Pat Smaldone expressed her appreciation and thanks for all who helped put the event together:

“I would like to thank everyone who had a hand in making the Murder Mystery Dinner a wonderful success. The coming

together of two committees to make this possible was great...I had had this idea for a long time so I am very pleased that we

have been able to see it through...A big thanks to all the actors....what a great job....Thanks, also to everyone who came; it

would not have been the same without you...Pat”

The entire Stout Family, and their butler, convened to presenta perplexing mystery. Characters were portrayed by MarissaLombardo, JoAnne Gulum, Terry Cranfield, Vicki Lane, LisaMcGee, Jim Colbert, Shawn Turner, and Ron Smith.

Winners Cynthia Placek and RachaelRuland take the perpetrator, WinifredStout, played by Terry Cranfield, intocustody.

Chefs Sue Bredice and Patti Van Kempen providedthe delicious meal.



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Excursion Group News: Visit to Maureen

Stapleton Exhibit Planned for May 10

Save the date of May 10 for the Day Excursion

Group’s next outing. Everyone is welcome to

participate in the group’s trip to the Rensselaer

Historical Society for a fascinating look at the lifeof one of our area’s most famous natives, the

acclaimed actress Maureen Stapleton.

Our excursion will begin at 11:30 AM when we

will meet at the church. We will travel to Troy to

enjoy lunch at the Dinosaur Barbeque

Restaurant, and then spend some time at the

nearby Rensselaer Historical Society to view

the exhibit, entitled “Troy is My Home Town: Thelife and times of Maureen Stapleton.”

The exhibit focuses on three main themes;

Setting the Stage, Troy in the 1920s – 1940s;

Maureen Stapleton’s Career in Theater, Film and

Television; and A Hell of a Life – Maureen’s

Legacy. Included in the exhibit are her numerous

awards and many historic photographs. More

information about the exhibit can be found at

www.rchsonline.org.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the

excursion. There is no admission charge at the

Historical Society, but donations are appreciated.

Please sign up on the back table of the sanctuary,

or contact Lou Ann Connelly or Doris Neese.

Help Needed: Using your gifts

Have you been looking for an opportunity to use yourgifts to benefit our church in some way?

The Newsletter staff could use a couple of “understudies” to act as back-ups for the positions of editor and lay-out designer.

The job of editor requires well developed reading andwriting skills and familiarity with CommunityReformed’s programs, leadership, and missions, or thewillingness to develop that closeness.

The job of lay-out designer requires computer skills andan email account.

The Nursery needs a volunteer with leadership andmanagement skills to oversee maintenance of supplies,toys, furniture, etc., as well as scheduling of our already

excellent and faithful team of childcare volunteers.If you feel called to any of these positions, please seeKathy Jubert. For more detailed information about theeditor’s job, please see Lou Ann Connelly. Please talkto Shawn Turner for details about the newsletter lay-out job.

And “Thank you” for any help you can give.



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Cross and Comments Summer IssueComing in Mid-June

Just like many of us, the church newsletter isgoing on vacation for a few weeks this summer.Look for our summer issue, covering the monthsof June and July, in mid-June.

Submissions for articles and announcementsshould be sent to Lou Ann Connelly by June 1.

We will return to our regular, first-of-the-monthschedule in August.

Thank you.

Book Group’s May selection is An

Invisible Thread, by Laura Schroff

An Invisible Thread is the true story of the bond

between a harried sales executive and an eleven-

year-old boy who seemed destined for a life of

poverty. It is the heartwarming story of a

friendship that has spanned three decades and

brought meaning to an over-scheduled

professional and hope to a hungry and desperate

boy living on the streets.

Community Reformed’s Book Group will meet

Tuesday, May 28, at 7:00. Please come and

enjoy a thoughtful conversation and delicious

dessert.

IF YOU DON’T WANT IT, WE’LL TAKE IT

Doris Neese

If you have good used items, such as dishes, kitchengadgets, tableware, toys, or other small items, thatyou no longer need or want, please help us fill the“White Elephant” table at the Flea Market, coming upon June 1. Your unwanted items could be someoneelse’s treasure.

Items can be dropped off at church the night beforeor early on the day of the event.

SEEKING USED BOOKS, CD’s, DVD’sLou Ann Connelly

Craft books, cook books, children’s books, mysteries, romances,histories, devotional books, biographies, movies…

Once again the CRCC Book Group will be selling gently used books, music CD’s, and movie DVD’s at the upcoming FleaMarket on June 1.

Book donations can be brought to church from 6:00 – 8:00 PMon Friday, May 31.

Please, no text books or encyclopedias. Thank you.

Please contact Karen at 869-2348 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Quilt Group Requests Aid

Community Reformed’s Quilt group is seeking good qualitycotton fabric in red, white, and blue for their Quilts of Valorproject, to begin in the fall.

The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover allcombat service members and veterans touched by war withcomforting and healing quilts in honor of their service andsacrifice.

Donations can be given to Lou Ann Connelly. Thank you foryour help.

Spring Clean Up Day is Here!

Set aside Saturday May 11, for the church’s annualspring clean up day. If you enjoy working outdoors anddoing yard work come and lend a hand from 8:00 AMtill Noon. Dirt, fresh air, and sunshine not your thing?Maybe you can help out with the indoor spring cleaning.Come for the fellowship, come for the donuts, or justcome to get away from your own house work. If youhave any questions contact Mike York.



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701 Sand Creek Rd

Colonie, NY 12205-2497

Bruce K. Cornwell, Pastor

Community

Reformed

Church of

Colonie

Editor: Lou Ann Connelly

Layout Designer: Shawn Turner

Articles are due by the 15th of the month and may be submitted to

[email protected] or given to Lou Ann Connelly.

www.coloniereformed.org

701 Sand Creek Rd

Albany, NY 12205-2432

Carol Grasso, Director

Tel: (518) 869-0131

E-mail: [email protected]

Colonie

Community

Day Care

Center

Tel: (518) 869-5589

E-mail:

[email protected]

Bible Verse for May

In each issue of Cross and Comments we offer you a Bible verse to contemplate, study andmemorize. It is our hope that this will be one more way you can connect with God‘sword.

“For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it

shall be opened.”

Matthew 7:8

Happy May Birthdays to…

Chris Bottini Linda Murphy

Steven Bottini Matthew Stein

Patrick Berberich Emma York

Frances Burt

Joanne GulumMarilyn Matrazzo

If you would like to have family birthdays

published, please contact Lou Ann

Connelly.

Table Grace for May

Lord, bless this food and grant that we

may thankful for thy mercies be.

Teach us to know by whom we're fed;

Bless us with Christ, the living bread.

Amen

C a r i n g f o r C r e a t i o n :

H o n o r i n g G o d ’ s C r e a t i o n

t h r o u g h E n v i r o n m e n t a l

S t e w a r d s h i p

Last month we shared recipes for greencleaners for porcelain and tile. This month wefocus on kitchen counters. The information below is from www.thedailygreen.com.

The room where food is prepared, stored andoften enjoyed requires constant vigilance.Splatters, spills and errant crumbs can build upand collect out of sight, encouraging harmful bacteria.

Baking Soda and Water: Reclaim counters by sprinkling with baking soda, then scrubbing

with a damp cloth or sponge. If you havestains, knead the baking soda and water into apaste and let set for a while before youremove. This method also works great for

stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, containers,refrigerators, oven tops and more.Kosher Salt and Water: If you need atougher abrasive sprinkle on kosher salt, andscrub with a wet cloth or sponge.Natural Disinfectant: To knock out germswithout strong products, mix 2 cups of water,3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 dropsof tea tree oil. Spray or rub on countertops andother kitchen surfaces.

Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/green-cleaning-spring-

cleaning-460303#ixzz2QktjpsU4

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