Germonds
Presbyterian Church39 Germonds Road
New City, NY 10956
845-623-2120, 627-6084 fax
623-3779 cemetery services
Reverend Scott Ramsey - Pastor
Welcome to Germonds Presbyterian Church
Germonds
Presbyterian Church
39 Germonds Road
New City, NY 10956
845-623-2120, 627-6084 fax
623-3779 cemetery services
Reverend Scott Ramsey - Pastor
| Directions | We Care About Others |
| Welcome | What Makes Germonds Special? |
| Who Are We? | Our Staff |
| What We Believe | Weekly Schedule |
established in 1860
Germonds is a welcoming family of Christian believers
Joyously seeking, teaching, and sharing God’s Word,
Celebrating worship,
Embracing diversity, and
Caring for each other, our neighbors, and our world.
Germonds Using Earth-Friendly fronds for Palm Sunday
Welcome Reverend Scott Ramsey!
Church General Calendar
| Sundays | 9:45 am | Joyful Noise I |
| 10:30 am | Worship | |
| 11:30 am | Fellowship Hour | |
| 11:45 pm | Joyful Noise II | |
| Thursdays | 7:30 pm | Adult Choir Rehearsal |
Click here for Current Church Bulletin
This Week's Calendar
SUNDAY, April 27 9:45 AM Joyful Noise I Rehearsal 10:30 AM Worship/CS/PYC 11:30 AM Congregational meeting 11:45 AM Fellowship Hour. All welcome! 11:45 AM Joyful Noise II Rehearsal Noon Music & Worship
MONDAY, April 28 7:00 PM Cemetery Committee
TUESDAY, April 29 6:30 PM Personnel & Administration
WEDNESDAY, April 30 9:30 AM Bible study (call office for location) All are welcome!
THURSDAY, May 1 7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, May 4 9:45 AM Joyful Noise I Rehearsal 10:30 AM Worship/CS 11:30 AM Fellowship Hour Noon New Member Class
Upcoming Events
May 4 New Member Class May 10 Oh My Achin’….Workday May 11 Pentecost. Wear Red. Bring red food. May 13 Mother’s Day. Buy a Church World Service Card. May 14 150th Anniversary Committee meeting May 18 FEAST reorganization May 31 Wine & Cheese Party, Helping Hands Run
Come, sing with the choir! The third Sunday of every month is “Guest Sunday” in the choir and we are asking that every member of our church pick a month and join the choir at 9:30 am on Sunday morning to sing with us. We will practice the music that morning that we will sing at the 10:30 worship service. Singing with the choir will enrich your spirit and you will get a chance to worship at Germonds in a different direction. We hope that each one of you will make time to join us for one of our “Guest Sundays” during this year.
Stewardship and Finance Committee is looking for volunteers who want to help with counting the offering on Sunday after worship. If you are available, please contact the office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In 2010 we will be celebrating our 150th Anniversary. If you are interested in serving on the 150th Anniversary Planning Committee, please contact the office.
Board Member Needed. The board of the Rockland Interfaith Breakfast Program is comprised of members from various religions and churches in Rockland County. It is located at the United Church in Spring Valley. This organization feeds breakfast to 40-70 homeless people and gives them a bag lunch daily. The Breakfast Program would like representation from the different churches to sit on their board. They meet monthly, to determine policy, budget, etc. If you would like to participate in this decision making process, and represent Germonds, please contact the office.
Coffee Hour is a long-time tradition at Germonds. It is a time to get together after worship to have fellowship and to get to know your fellow congregants. All supplies, except coffee, milk, juice and some cookies or other treats, are provided by the GRO Committee. The sign-up sheet is posted in Jensen Hall. Please add your name.
Hurricane Relief in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua Bridges to Community is working to provide relief to this region of Nicaragua that was devastated by Hurricane Felix. The greatest need is to provide food: $30 feeds a family of seven for seven days. $120 feeds a family for a month. $720 feeds a family for six months. CIS will be making a contribution on behalf of the congregation but encourage you to consider making a personal donation directly to: Bridges to Community, 95 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY 10562.
Church in Society
Helping Hands Winter Shelter Program.
Thank you to all those who signed up to provide dinner for the shelter program.
Our next run will be in May.
Music and Worship
New Flower sign up procedure
1) Reserve your date by signing up on the flower chart outside the office.
2)
Fill out the flower order form found on the bulletin board outside the office and attach your
check/or cash in an envelope.
3)
Place both check/cash and flower order in the flower bag in the church office.
If you would like to donate an arrangement of your own garden flowers, please sign up for a date and follow the same procedure without attaching any money.
Physical Resources
Hudson Energy Service can lower your energy bills. You get a good rate and Germonds gets a donation
each month from Hudson Energy. For forms visit their website:
www.HudsonEnergyServices.com and include our promotional code GPC.
For more information call Miriam Stiefel @845-228-3401
Secure the Call Foundation
A coalition of Law Enforcement Agencies and Non-Profits across the United States
came together to collect and redistribute used cell phones to any community
member who needs a 911 phone in the event of an emergency. If you have a cell
phone you no longer use, please drop it off in the church office. Phones and
batteries only. No chargers or accessories. The phones are distributed to
domestic violence shelters, senior centers, neighborhood watch groups, school
crossing guards and other agencies with an immediate need for 911 access.
Recent Pictures/Video
Confirmation Class Service Pictures are now in the member area
Past Bulletins, Heralds and Church Directories
For current/past bulletins and church member directories, please visit the Church Member Area
We have a website to access germondschurch.org email and church-related information at http://mail.germondschurch.org. If you or your committee needs an email address, please contact John Wu at john.wu@germondschurch.org.
DirectionsSee Map and Specific Driving Directions From Palisades Parkway heading North (from Nanuet), take Exit 10, make a right at stop sign and proceed on Germonds Road. Church is on left and parking lot on right. From Palisades Parkway heading South (from New City), take Exit 10, make a left at stop sign, left at light and right onto Germonds Road. From Route 304 heading South (from New City), make a right onto Germonds Road. Church is on right, parking on left. From Route 304 heading North (from Bardonia), make a left onto Germonds Road. Church is on right, parking on left. From the NYS Thruway (I-287, I-87), take exit 13N (Palisades Parkway) and follow directions "From Palisades Parkway heading North". WelcomeWe welcome you to our Worship, Membership and Ministry. Our website is prepared to acquaint you with the range of services and activities in which you may participate. We hope this information will be helpful to you in deciding your involvement with the church. Please join us any Sunday and do stay after the worship for our Coffee and Fellowship time so we may welcome you personally. Who are We?Germonds is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church USA. We are a member church of Hudson River Presbytery, the largest of the twelve Presbyterian USA congregations in Rockland County. Germonds has served the community since 1860 and is gearing itself towards the 21st century.
What We BelieveWe believe in the centrality of worship where members of the scattered community come together to acknowledge their common bond. We believe in shared leadership for decision-making, both local and at all levels of the church's government. We believe in a strong educational program for persons of all ages. Link to A General Guide to the Facts About the PCUSA We Care About OthersGermonds endeavors to provide for the needs of persons both within our community and global ministries. Among the groups for whom we provide both people support and financial aid are Venture Inn, Rockland Family Shelter, Volunteer Counseling Services, Habitat for Humanity, Spring Valley Breakfast Program, Ramapo Ecumenical Ministries' Lunch Program, T.O.U.C.H. and People to People. Continually we encourage our members to discover significant areas to share their time and talents. What Makes Germonds Special?We are concerned for individuals and family. We care for infants in order to afford parents the opportunity to participate in worship and educational opportunities. We care for children and young people through strong youth education and special activities. We care for adults through a variety of educational and fellowship activities, many of which are of an intergenerational nature. Germonds is a singing church. We have three Children's Choirs (two known as Joyful Noise! and the oldest group named Hallelujah Chorus), as well as an Adult Choir. We also encourage persons to enrich our worship through instrumental music. Germonds has a year-round Christian Education Program and classes meeting concurrently with the worship service. Our Staff
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Last revised: April 25, 2008. |
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