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View from the deck of the riverboat Commander, on the Hudson River just north of the Bear Mountain Bridge, on the occassion of the Hudson River Presbytery cruise on July 23.
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July 30, 2010
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In Our Prayers . . .
. . . The family of Alan Welty upon his passing on July 19. Alan grew up at LAC as did his wife Carlota "Teakie" (nee Henriques). They are the parents of three children (Carolyn, Janice and Alan III) and grandparents of six grandchildren. They relocated to Wyckoff, NJ. A memorial service will be held at the Wyckoff Reformed Church on October 2, at 11:00 a.m.
. . . Bill Beaver and Jessica Kort who celebrated their union in marriage in Falmouth on Cape Cod on June 26. Thea Beaver officiated at the wedding ceremony. LAC member Derek Lindblom was the best man. Jess and Billy met in D.C. working on Capitol Hill several years ago. They are living in Philadelphia where Jessica is pursuing her Ph.D. in Education Policy at the University of Pennsylvania and Billy is working as a consultant for Boston Consulting Group.
. . . Eric Brandom and Carlee Moldenhauer who were married at the Congregational Church in Cheshire,Connecticut on July 3rd. Carlee and Eric met on the swim team at the University of Vermont and the happy couple lives in Cheshire.
. . . Ian Lindblom and Cassandra Niemi who will be married August 14. Cassandra is in her fourth year of medical school at the University of Michigan and Ian is working in Chicago. They met when they were both undergraduates at Harvard. The wedding will take place in the Olympic Sculpture Garden in Seattle, Washington.
. . . Gairy Taylor and Ky Anne Lee who will be married on August 2. Gairy is a civil engineer; Ky Anne is a lawyer. Both reside in Jamaica, where they met. Rev. Bill Crawford will officiate at their wedding. Gairy is the son of LAC custodian Franklin Taylor.
. . .Hudson Sinclair Hiemstra who was born July 21 to parents Tom and Melinda Hiemstra, brother of Maisie and grandson of Myra Hiemstra.
. . . Diane Elizabeth Leykum who was born July 23 to parents Elizabeth and Charles Leykum. She is the granddaughter of former LAC member Diane Wassman Darst and the great granddaughter of Bob and Eleanor Wassman.
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Rev. Julie Emery will return from vacation on August 2. Rev. Bill Crawford will be on vacation from August 3-23.
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Resiliency and Daffodils
On a recent visit with a long-time member of LAC we spoke of the constant changes that come with life and growing older. She shared with me her new motto: "Life is adaptation." And I shared in return that even now, as a working mother chasing around two small boys, I find that being tolerant of change is a key to being joyful in the face of hardships. It's a common theme and one that seems to touch every person at ever stage.
Later during our visit, this member shared with me a favorite poem that I think speaks to how we might hold on to the joys of our lives even during times of difficulty or sadness. It's a poem that brings up the way in which moments of our lives fasten to our hearts and can help us endure times of difficulty or melancholy. I think it is those memories of joy and hope that carry us through the darkness. It is a poem that touched my heart - I hope it does yours as well.
In Faith,
Julie Emery
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand
saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed--and gazed--but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
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An exciting new program year will begin on Sunday, September 12.
Parents: If you haven't yet registered your children for Sunday School, please do so now. Help us prepare! And make sure you'll receive our mailings in the coming year. Register online at www.lacny.org/sundayschool.
Volunteers: Orientation for ALL volunteers will be on Saturday, September 11, 8:45-10:30 a.m. in Carhart Room. Don't miss this important kick-off event!
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TGIF (Thank God It's Faith/Fellowship/Fun)
will kick off on Tuesday, September 21. All middle school students are invited. Plan ahead! Don't miss the fun!
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The LAC Centennial Initiative . . .
With the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Larchmont Avenue Church on the horizon (2014!), the recent June meetings of each of our LAC boards - Session, Trustees and Deacons - considered a concept, and preparatory steps, for a program of celebration and "fortifying" our church.
On June 13 - at the "Heritage Sunday" worship and picnic - a further introduction of the theme was introduced, with special attention to the "pillars" of our faith and the church. Up ahead, in the fall season, as a congregation, with the leadership of Session and our boards, we'll be discussing ideas and steps for the LAC Centennial. At the January 2011 Annual Meeting of the congregation, we hope to officially "launch" the LAC Centennial campaign/initiative. Stay tuned for more on the LAC Centennial.
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Worship each Sunday in August will be held in Russell Hall, at the usual time - 10:00 a.m.
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Upcoming at LAC:
September 12 "Welcome Back Sunday." First day of Sunday School. Worship, followed by "Annual Block Party" lunch.
TGIF: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m., Starting September 21
SHIFT: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Starting September 22
Confirmation Kickoff and Day Retreat: September 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Worship and Adult Ed
Save that Date: November 14
Sermon and discussion following with Rev. Dr. John Wimberly. John is the author of the acclaimed recent book The Business of the Church: the Uncomfortable Truth that Faithful Ministry Requires Effective Management with the foreword by LAC's Stacy Brandom.
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Larchmont Avenue Church | 60 Forest Park Avenue | Larchmont | NY | 10538
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