Author Archives: Gary Bernhofer

Paint Day/Spaghetti Dinner Big Success at FRC

On Saturday, September 18th, members of the First Reformed Church and volunteers from Pine Grove Nursery joined together to work on our church house. This was the first time we were able to work with our new tenants. Pine Grove brought at least 20 volunteers and, with our members, we painted the stairways. Thanks to all the hard working volunteers, we were able to completely paint the main stairway from entry level to the second floor. Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Breakfast at FRC

Mothers Day is a special holiday for US Americans. It’s a day for Moms to spend time with their kids and maybe even get some special treatment. Let’s face it, all year long, mothers work hard doing things for their families. Continue reading

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Welcome Bill Hodge FRC 2010 Landscaper

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce Bill Hodge who will be cutting the grass in the cemetery this year. Bill is a recent graduate of Rutgers University. He quickly found that sitting behind a desk all day was not his thing. He began a landscaping business, relying on experience he gathered while working summers for DeVris Garden Center in North Brunswick. Continue reading

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Oldest Tombstone in FRC Graveyard to be Protected

Steyntie Heyer was laid to rest in the graveyard of the First Reformed Church in 1746. Hers is the oldest tombstone in our cemetery. (Actually,
when her remains were buried, the First Reformed Church did not exist at its current location.) Continue reading

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Reflections on 30 Years of Marriage and the Importance of Church in Our Relationship

Having reached a significant milestone in our lives has caused me to reflect on our lives together. Continue reading

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