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Chimney Secure at First Reformed Church

Have you ever watched This Old House on TV? If you have, chances are that you have already encountered Mark Schaub and his work crew from Chimney Savers. For the rest of us, there was a great chance of seeing … Continue reading

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Friends from Turkey

Glued to the boob tube – is this ever a good thing? Well, if it helps bring people together so that they can grow up without the inhibitions and self-imposed limitations of older generations, then, I suppose, at least I … Continue reading

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Self-Medication or Openness to Something New

We live in an era when the exploration of the human psyche undergoes tremendous progress. I can still remember my feeling of unbelief and surprise when, now about twenty years ago, I followed a TV interview with the filmmaker Werner … Continue reading

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Triptych Dedication

Easter is always a special celebratory worship, however this year we have been blessed with so much: a renovated nursery, an updated men’s restroom, and so many odds and ends donated and given a new coat of paint. Besides all … Continue reading

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Where Treasurers Meet

It was a very special honor when our Consistory elected our Treasurer, Stef Beemsterboer, in February to be our honoree for the Lay Recognition Dinner that Regional Synod provides every few years. As is customary, the Synod Office had prepared … Continue reading

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Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Worship

Submitted by Lily Kramer-Mills The Mar 20th Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Worship this year was quite different because “instead of the usual classical music” my two friends, Bryan Harring on the saxophone, and Enrico Cabriero on piano, played jazz music. Bryan … Continue reading

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Another Side To the House of Manna

submitted by Gary Bernhofer On the surface, the House of Manna is providing a very basic service to our New Brunswick community. Warm, nutritious meals are being served to needy families. On another plane, other great things are happening as … Continue reading

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