Author Archives: Norma Vande Bunde

Parent-Teacher Conference

At their Sept 6th meeting, the Christian Education Committee reviewed plans for several upcoming events. The Committee would like to invite parents of our Sunday School children to an informational gathering following coffee hour on Sunday, Oct 9th, in the Randolph Room.

The Sunday School teachers will share this year’s lesson topics for the Little and Big Lambs , in addition to a description of how lessons are generally taught.

The Committee also wants to solicit from parents what they hope their children would gain by participation in the Sunday School program. Continue reading

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Women’s Guild Retreated

By Norma Vande Bunte
The Women’s Guild of First Reformed spent a delightful day at the comfortable home of Ellen and Bruce Hamilton on Saturday, Sep 19th.
Nestled amongst lush greenery along Easton Avenue, the six women gathered for a day-long retreat that offered the opportunity for good fellowship, study and productive handwork. Continue reading

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Rally Day Sunday

This year, our children will be celebrating Rally Day on Sunday, Sep 18th. A special worship service kicks off the coming year of Sunday School for both Little Lambs and Big Lambs. Don’t miss the clever sketches prepared just for the enjoyment of our little ones. Can you imagine how the characters will appear, with names like The Flea Circus Director, Magician and Prince Henry?

Throughout the coming year, lessons will focus on stories from the New Testament. Specific lesson topics will include “compassion”, “forgiveness” and “patience”, among many other faith characteristics. The Big Lambs will have their first meeting on Sep 25th. For the remainder of the year, the Little Lambs will meet on the first and third Sundays, with the Big Lambs meeting on the second and fourth Sundays. The months of October, January and April incorporate five Sundays, which allows for a special activity for all children on each of the three fifth Sundays. Gary and Lauren Bernhofer, Norma Vande Bunte, Sandy Boyles and Emily Sena will return as teachers. Continue reading

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