April 2015 - Community Church of Douglaston

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DOUGLASTON
“ANCHOR”
Rev. Dr. Linden DeBie
Senior Minister
April
"Hope is like an anchor for our lives,
an anchor safe and sure" - Heb. 6:19
2015
Dearly Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ:
One should not count one’s chickens before they hatch, but I will stick my neck out and say,
so far, our centennial has been nothing short of brilliant. Kevin Wolfe inspired our membership
with his talk about the history and architecture of our church and community, and he filled
our parlor with guests all asking questions about our history and future; all reveling in the past
with optimism for the future. It was wonderful!
We really switched gears in February just having a great laugh and social time at the
Douglaston Club with our Murder Mystery. It doesn’t hurt that we raised five thousand dollars
to boot! This event inspired us to look to similar ideas for fund raising in the future. Andi
LaGrassa was a big part of the success of this event and will guide us in the future. Thanks
Andi!
In March our focus was on our Lenten Vigil as it led to a most lovely Easter Service on the first
Sunday in April, with spectacular music and a church full of folks who seek Christ in so many,
many different ways. It’s just great that part of that way is Community Church. Somehow
they see the connection and we just pray they always will.
Now here it is April and our focus is on the upcoming centennial worship. The committee has
been hard at work and they have raised sufficient money such that both worship and
reception are completely paid for. We have invited all the local clergy, distinguished
politicians, honored former ministers and old friends from the past. The worship will center on
music and prayer, and it will feature both our Adult and Junior Choirs.
We are thrilled to announce that catering what promises to be a delectable reception after
worship, is our own Mauro and his famed Il Toscano Restaurant. We promised that our
centennial would be a community as well as church celebration and Il Toscano is at the
heart of our community. Indeed, there is another good neighbor contributing to our birthday
worship event! The flowers for church and reception are thanks to Cress Florist, another
special friend who has been amazingly generous in seeing to our sanctuary’s beauty.
To that end I want to enthusiastically invite you, your family and all your friends to this historic
worship and celebration! Please mark your calendar for April 26 at 4 PM and be prepared for
an afternoon of joy, fellowship and
inspiration with perhaps just a touch of
nostalgia thrown in!
Blessings in service to our
community these 100 years,
God
and
Linden
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Monday, April 13
GEORGE MILLER
IS SHAVING HIS HEAD
George Miller is once again going
to shave his head for childhood
cancer and the St. Baldrick’s
Foundation.
Witness this event at Floral Park’s
Trinity Bar and Restaurant on
Saturday, April 25th at 3 pm. You
can help George support this
cause by donating. Go to
StBaldricks.org and donate under
George M. for April 25th or
George’s mom, Christina, will
collect checks or cash donations
at church. Thank you.
Meets second Monday of each
month in the parlor at 7 pm. Anyone who knits or crochets is
welcome. Prayer shawls are a
tangible way of embracing those
who are in need of comfort, and
wrapping them in prayer. A
prayer shawl is for anyone who is
hurting. Please see Joan Hoffman
for more information.
Community Church
of Douglaston’s
Early Childhood Center
Free UPK
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
Registration
is on going until
classes are filled
First come, first served.
Questions? Contact us:
Anna or Susan
MOTHER’S DAY SALE
Sunday, April 19, 11:30 am - Parlor
Many Small Gifts
Joan Hoffman & Susan Slater
UPK: 718-767-1961
or
[email protected]
The Elders’ Corner
The Nature of God's Love
Sometimes when life gets discouraging, the
best thing we can do is remind ourselves of
the nature of God's love.
One of the most beautiful things the Bible
says is that while we were still sinners, Christ
died for us (see Romans 5:8). He did not
wait for us to deserve His love. He loves us
unconditionally. To be honest, that's hard
for many of us to comprehend because
we are so accustomed to having to earn
everything in life.
Because of His great, wonderful and
intense love for us, God poured His life out
for us freely. That is revolutionary love, real,
revolutionary love that gives itself away
because it can never be satisfied doing
anything less.
But because of his great love for
us, God, who is rich in mercy,
made us alive with Christ even
when we were dead in
transgressions—it is by grace you
have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4, 5 NIV
It
is
God's
unconditional love
that draws us to
Him, His amazing
grace that erases
our sin, and His
powerful
sacrifice
that makes a way
for us to enter His presence. His love will
never quit, never give up, and never leave
you. Whenever you feel down or
depressed, remember the great love that
God has for you
Prayer Starter: God, Your love overwhelms
me. Even when I don't feel like it, I know
that Your love never quits. You gave Your
all for me, and I know beyond a shadow of
a doubt that You love me.
Peace be with you.
In His Service,
Ed Palafox
Think globally, act locally!
The Udalls Cove Preservation Committee
invites you to participate in the 46th Annual
Udalls Cove Cleanup on Saturday, April
25th, 2015 at 10 AM.
For over four decades UCPC has worked to
preserve, conserve and restore the
wetlands and woodlands of Udalls Cove
and the Douglaston/Little Neck area. Join
us to celebrate Earth Day and pitch in as
we clean up the
Wildlife
Preserve
and shoreline.
Meet at the “Back
Road” near Aurora
Pond, just west of
the Little Neck
Railroad
Station.
Wear work gloves,
boots and long pants; sunscreen & bug
juice advisable.
And stay for a free picnic lunch at
Memorial Field after the Cleanup!
Questions?
Call Walter Mugdan or
Vivienne Lenk at (718) 224-7256, or visit:
www.littleneck.net/udallscove . You can
also
follow
us
on
Facebook
at:
https://www.facebook.com/UdallsCove .
REV. JOHN H. MEYER, as well as other former Pastors have been invited back for the
Centennial Worship Service. Rev. Meyer was the minister here for 28 years, until 2000.
Pastor and his wife, Kathy, arrived here in 1972 along with their four children, who entered
Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades at P.S. 98 next door. The kids were all active in church
and the three oldest were married here and four of their five grandchildren were baptized
here. Their daughter was also ordained as a RCA pastor here. Pastor Meyer and his wife
have very happy memories of the years at CCD; unfortunately they will not be able to
attend the service.
CENTENNIAL WORSHIP SERVICE
SUNDAY APRIL 26 at 4:00 pm
All during 2015 we are celebrating our 100
years of ministry and service within our
community.
Please mark your calendar and plan to
attend our special Sunday, April 26th
Centennial Service at 4pm.
Local clergy have been invited as well as
former CCD clergy. Please plan to attend
this special service which includes a
reception afterwards in the parlor. The
service will be filled with music and joy, as
we look forward to another 100 years of
service to our God and community.
Food Donations are continuously needed
to help those in need.
CCD supports the Food pantry that is
located at the Church on the Hill, a RCA
church.
Donations of spring clothing, gently used
and clean are appreciated.
Please leave items on the inside bench by
the back Church door.
ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
ERIKA’S SPRING 2015
JEWELRY & CRAFT SHOW
So is The Community Church of
Douglaston!
Please “LIKE” our page
www.facebook.com/Community
ChurchofDouglaston
CORRECTION FROM
MARCH ANCHOR
The Occhipinti Family may be
reached at 239-290-3883
The winter is finally over. It’s time again to
celebrate weddings, graduations,
birthdays and especially Mother’s Day.
May 1
May 2
May 3
Fri
Sat
Sun
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
12:00 am – 6:00 pm
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
May 8
May 9
May 10
Fri
Sat
Sun
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mother’s Day
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us in the Jean Kenny Parlor at
CCD
IMMEDIATE PRAYERS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF
ROBERT REINA.
CONTINUED
PRAYERS
CHARLIE STONE,
COLLEEN, NOBREGA,
PATRICK, SUSAN ROSE TRUSSUX.
As always, a portion of the proceeds will
be donated to the Community Church of
Douglaston.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – God Friday Choir
Left to right: AILEEN WEBSTER, IZABELA GRAJNER-PARTYKA, LINDA MULÉ, KAMÉ
BARNES, CARMEN JAMES, CHERYL WARFIELD, CLAIRE GOLDSTEIN, KIMBERLY
IANNUZZI, TOM OLIVA, TOM WOOD, DENNIS PIDHERNY, ALEX SCHIRLING and
REUVEN ARISTIGUETA
Photo courtesy of Victor Dadras
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE - Children’s Message with Rev. DeBie
Photo courtesy of Jean Koerber
10:30 am Easter Service
Photo courtesy of Victor Dadras
Photo courtesy of Jean Koerber
WAYNE PAUL SINGS OPERA
Baritone soloist, Wayne Paul, who sang at CCD on Sundays for about a year and
a half, will be performing the role of Dancairo in NY Opera Exchange's 'Carmen'.
This is his first opera role with a full orchestra since his undergrad at New England
Conservatory, so he is looking forward to getting back on the stage!
His performances are: Saturday, May 9th-2pm and Sunday May 10th- 3pm
Church of the Covenant, 310 E 42nd Street, NY, NY 10017
Tickets are available at:
http://www.nyoperaexchange.com/#!carmen/c19a6
Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/events/342651395942588/
EASTER FLOWER LIST
We thank the following people for their gifts to the Flower Fund to make possible
the beautiful Easter flowers gracing our Sanctuary.
“The glorious Crown of Flowers for the Cross was handmade
by Barbara Bartley-Baldwin, in honor
of loved ones and the promise of the Resurrection”
Marian Ales
The Barnes Family
Elizabeth Ehrler
Margaret King
Easter Messages
To Brother Patrick with all our love
From …
The DeBie Family
Alleluia! He has Risen, He has Risen in deed; and in loving
memory of Joseph Carabene
He is Risen!
In Loving Remembrance of …
Our close friend Rod O’Connell
The Thomas Family
From …
John Douglas
My mother and father
Marguerite Espada
Rene and Jeanine Fiechter
Fiechter Family
Bernard Kahn and Florence O’Hare
Helen Kahn
With loving and wonderful memories of my parents,
brother, husband, son and dear friends
Thomas and George Olson
Marilyn Stone
Marylyn Mackay
Christina and George Miller, and Grace Olson
Jean-Pierre and Claire Savary
My father, Sung Whang
Astrid
Philippe and Sarah Savary
Caroline Warshaw
Rett Zabriskie
My Parents William and Elsie Ferares and
Brother William Ferares
Kathy Zidel
Thank you to
Marilyn Stone & Victor Dadras for decorating the Sanctuary & Cress Florist
SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY
SEA OPEN HOUSE Monday, APRIL 20th 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fellowship Hall @ Community Church of Douglaston
Click on the picture to download the full registration packet.
To register and hold your family's spot in our program, you will need to pay the $125 one-time
non-refundable registration fee.
Click here to download the registration packet to check out our program, pricing & payment options, etc.
Any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Darlene O'Rourke & Jacqueline Montgomery
Program Developers/Owners
Summer Enrichment Academy, Ocean's 33 LLC
Our mailing address is:
Community Church of Douglaston - Summer Enrichment Academy
39-50 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, NY 11363
CENTENNIAL WORSHIP SERVICE MUSIC
The COMMUNITY CHURCH CHOIR is gearing up for the Celebration on April 26th, by working
on “golden”, exalting choral classics.
As part of the celebratory liturgy, they will be joined
by the children’s choir on a well known familiar
hymn and hopefully, YOU as part of the
congregation, will participate as well. Timpanist, Dan
Granda who helped create the joyous music we
heard on Easter morning will be joining us again,
making the music even more glorious.
The Junior/Youth Choir will offer an anthem written especially for them by our own composer
and soprano, Kimberly Iannuzzi. "Walk Through the Bible" is a joyful piece which teaches the
children to remember all the books of the Bible, and for this service, Kimberly has written
special lyrics to commemorate CCD's centennial.
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DOUGLASTON
39-50 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, New York 11363
(718)229-2169
www.ccdouglaston.org