Epiphany Potluck Dinner  

     On the 12^th Day of Christmas , (Friday, January 6), we will host a potluck dinner at 6 pm, followed by a celebration of the 12^th Day, also known as Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany.  Please sign up to bring a dish, salad or dessert, and please also wrap a small gift for children up to 13 years old or so if you can.  These gifts will be given to the children who attend that night.  Christians from other churches will be joining us, and all are encouraged to invite friends.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Kathy King

     The annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012, beginning around 12:30 p.m.  First we will enjoy our traditional pot-luck luncheon which will be served right after the worship service in the Gathering Room.

Packets containing the 2012 budget proposal should be available by the middle of the month.  You will find them in the back of the sanctuary.

The annual reports for 2011 will be available at our web site by the middle of the month.  In addition, a few will be in the back of the sanctuary for those who do not have computer access.

Church Auction-March 3rd

Sue McGinnis

     The Fundraising Committee will be working on their next project - a huge auction and silent auction for children's items.  There will be something for everyone, but in order for this to be successful, we need your donations of good quality items that no longer suit your lifestyle or needs.  We will be handing out suggestions for auction items, but think in terms of services like a catered homemade dinner for 4 or cheesecake of the month for a year, babysitting, cord of wood, piano or other instrument lessons, alterations, sewing, hand knitted products or sweaters, specialty baskets and the list goes on. Strut your stuff!  We are a church family of many talents we need the generosity and innovative ideas of our members to continue to reach out to the community for these special fundraising events.  Our projected date is for March 3, 2012.  We would like this to be the best auction ever.  We would also welcome your ideas for fundraisers and even better, would love to have you on the committee.  Our meetings are regularly the second Sunday of every month right after church, with special meetings for events.  Please join us.  Sue McGinnis and Kathy Bruegging, co-chairs.

Hymn Fest At Lyall

 Erika Schumacher

    On Sunday evening, Nov. 20^th, 26 of God’s faithful joined together to sing praises unto the Lord. Oh what melodious sounds reverberated from the walls of that room! Judy Allen our guest pianist, could not give her fingers a rest, for as soon as one hymn ended, hands went up to begin another. The room was filled with the Spirit of God. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a wonderful time of socializing over some delicious refreshments.

    If you missed this event, mark your calendar for the next one.

MID-WINTER HYMN FEST 

When:  Sunday afternoon, February. 12th

Where:  Assembly Room at Lyall Church

What Time:  4-6 pm

     If you would like to bring a finger food or dessert, please contact Erika Schumacher at 868-1559 or omaopa@schumacher-family.us

New Baby!

     Congratulations to Laura and Michael Licis on the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Dawn, born on Friday, Dec. 2^nd.  The proud Grandparents are Stewart and Kristin Anderson.

Thank You

     On behalf of my entire Family, I would like to thank you so very much for all the support, prayers and thoughts you have given us with the passing of my husband.  From the Sunday flowers to homemade meals to house visits  to phone calls to a wonderful luncheon following the funeral.  We would not have been able to make it through such a difficult time if it wasn’t for all your help.  Bob was proud to be a part of the church community, and I know he will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.  Thank you.

Nancy Cole

Condolences

     The Congregation wishes to express their sympathy on the passing of Gilda Jackman, the sister of Gloria Rutlin.  Gilda passed away on November 21st.   

January Birthdays                                           

Joyce Nielsen

 1.   Joyce Nielsen

 3.   Connie Freer

       Foord Munderback

 4.   Robert Youmans

 5.   Katie Baldwin

 6.   Jack Blayney

       Margaret Grant

8.   Richard Burr

14.  Stewart Anderson

16.  Hannah O’Malley

18.  FloraJane Hilderbrand

       Kathreen Larsen

19.  Bob Dunlop

       Ryan McGinnis

20.  Harriet Cole

21.  Andrew Swartz

24.  Jan Peterson

       Brian Worthington

26.  Christine Horihan

28.  Karen Anderson

29.  Henry Staats

31.  Matthew Fauci

January  Anniversaries 

Joyce Nielsen

15.  Robert & Sarah Rizzo

24.  Len & Helen Lomangino

Thoughts and Prayers

     Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the following individuals: Ian Adams, prayers for healing; Nancy Cole; George Davis; Leif Erickson, recovering at home; Pastor Karl Esmark, prayers for healing;   Thomas and Alice Holmes; Pam Byles Miller, Jan Miller’s sister-in-law, whose fighting advanced ovarian cancer; Barbara Walsh, sister-in-law of Kathie Foster;    prayers for Jerry Secor;  prayers for Jean Paige, relative of FloraJane Hilderbrand, recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

Sacred Earth Leadership Forum

 Dutchess County Interfaith Council

Please accept our invitation to attend “Sacred Earth Leadership Forum:  Reflections and Reconnections,” a gathering of leaders from diverse traditions and disciplines to commence dialogues with the objective to transform our environment by guiding our communities to envision and build a resilient and sustainable future through ancient wisdom and enlightened living.

     The Forum will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Vassar College.  There is no cost to attend the Forum, but pre-registration is required.

For more information and to register visit http://www.priyacomm.com/sacredearth.php

Have questions?

Karen Dipnarine-Saroop,MA,APR

President, PRiyaCOMM

Co-Founder, The Green Brain initiative

 (845) 849-2205

 Operation Christmas Child

      Many thanks to everyone who contributed to Operation Christmas Child.  Our church filled 55 boxes, and we were able to fill 16 boxes with your monthly donations!  Special thanks to Nancy Greer-Erickson, Sandy Beaumont, Marion Bennett, Kristen DiFiore, Adelaide Jasmine, Kristen Reid, Augie and Erika Schumacher and Katrina Wack for their help.  These shoe boxes have a huge impact on the children who receive them – thank you for helping to make children across the world feel loved.