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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 10/26/14

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Talk what we will of faith, if we do not trust and rely upon Him, we do not believe Him.”

– Antony Farindon

Permanent Change of Sunday Service Format & Services Now Concluding at 11:30am

Starting this Sunday, October 26th, Reach Out Church is reformatting its 8am and 10am services. The purpose of this change is to streamline our services to focus on the essentials –  the message and the worship. Time will be made at the end for the offering, brief announcements, and the meet and greet. We will be using email, our church webpage, social media, and other methods of digital communication as our primary mediums to inform the church of its announcements, news, and updates.

The services will now be formatted in the following order — worship, message/sermon, offering, announcements, and wrap up/meet & greet. This change will also shorten the length of our 10am service to an hour and a half format, concluding at 11:30am. 

New Announcements

Thank You from Sister Harriet

A huge thank you to all who prayed, gave food, and sent a card to Sister Harriet after her injury. She and Pastor Bob were overwhelmed by your love, support, and kindness.

Loss of Church Family Member – Walter Simpson

Walter Simpson went to be with the Lord this past Tuesday, October 21st. Services will be held in Long Island, New York. For further information, please contact Walter’s fiance Nadine Markiewicz at (845) 505-9673.

General Announcements

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help work with Sue Mercay to clean our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Home Group Bible Study

Starting this Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm, Brian and Brenda Bovee will be leading a home group Bible study. All are welcome to attend! For more information, directions, or to RSVP, please contact Brenda Bovee or call the church office.

Recharge Relaunch!

This Saturday evening, our Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

Effectively Sharing Your Faith with Family, Friends, & Strangersjoanpearce

Joan Pearce will be coming to help train and inspire us on how to evangelize effectively. Training sessions will take place in the church sanctuary Wednesday November 5th & Thursday November 6th at 7pm, and Saturday November 8th at 9am. You will not want to miss this life changing training and ministry.

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 10/19/14

Inspirational quote of the week!

“The cross is the lightning rod of grace that short-circuits God’s wrath to Christ so that only the light of His love remains for believers.”

– A.W. Tozer

New Announcements

Effectively Sharing Your Faith with Family, Friends, & Strangers

Joan Pearce will be coming to help train and inspire us on how to evangelize effectively. Training sessions will take place in the church sanctuary Wednesday November 5th & Thursday November 6th at 7pm, and Saturday November 8th at 9am. You will not want to miss this life changing training and ministry.

General Announcements

Operation Christmas Child

We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Samaritan’s Purse this year again for Operation Christmas Child at Reach Out Church! For more information on how you can get involved, please visit our Operation Christmas Child page on the Reach Out Church site.

Home Group Bible Study

Starting on Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm, Brian and Brenda Bovee will be leading a home group Bible study. All are welcome to attend! For more information, directions, or to RSVP, please contact Brenda Bovee.

Last Chance for Foundations Classes

Foundations I & II classes have started on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. This week will be your last chance to participate!.These faith building classes will help strengthen you as a believer and also encourage you to develop your relationship with God, along with learning some of the essential beliefs of Christian living. If you are interested in attending one of these 6 week classes, please sign up in the foyer.

Recharge Relaunch!

Our Saturday evening Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 10/12/14

This Weekend

Welcome home, Pastor Vic!

Pastor Vic has been ministering to pastors and leaders in India for the past two weeks and is on his way back home. Please keep him in prayer for safe travels and we are looking forward to hear all about his trip!

Men’s Lunch

On Saturday, October 11th, the Hudson Valley Men of God will be having a luncheon here at Reach Out Church from 11:00am-1:30pm. All men are welcome, and if you would like to attend, please sign up in the foyer! This event will replace the men’s breakfast for the month of October.

New Announcements

Operation Christmas Child

We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Samaritan’s Purse this year again for Operation Christmas Child at Reach Out Church! For more information on how you can get involved, please visit our Operation Christmas Child page on the Reach Out Church site.

Home Group Bible Study

Starting on Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm, Brian and Brenda Bovee will be leading a home group Bible study. All are welcome to attend! For more information, directions, or to RSVP, please contact Brenda Bovee.

General Announcements

Foundations Classes

Foundations I & II classes will be starting on Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm in the upstairs classrooms. These faith building classes will help strengthen you as a believer and also encourage you to develop your relationship with God, along with learning some of the essential beliefs of Christian living. If you are interested in attending one of these 6 week classes, please sign up in the foyer.

Recharge Relaunch!

Our Saturday evening Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 10/05/14

This Weekend

Pastor Vic’s Mission Trip With World MAP

Please continue keep Pastor Vic in prayer as he travels to India with World MAP. He is working to minister and train up pastors around the world, and pictures and video from his ministry can be seen on World MAP’s Facebook page. Pastor Carl Forster will be preaching this Sunday.

Boys Club Starting Back Up/Volunteers Needed!

Our boys club will be starting up again this Sunday, October 5th at 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the annex. All boys ages 6-12 are welcome to join us for a time of fun and learning! We are also seeking volunteers to assist for this ministry, so please contact Pastor Carl if you are interested!

New Announcements

Foundations Classes

Foundations I & II classes will be starting on Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm in the upstairs classrooms. These faith building classes will help strengthen you as a believer and also encourage you to develop your relationship with God, along with learning some of the essential beliefs of Christian living. If you are interested in attending one of these 6 week classes, please sign up in the foyer.

General Announcements

Men’s Lunch

On Saturday, October 11th, the Hudson Valley Men of God will be having a luncheon here at Reach Out Church from 11am-1:30pm. All men are welcome, and if you would like to attend, please sign up in the foyer! This event will replace the men’s breakfast for the month of October.

Recharge Relaunch!

Our Saturday evening Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/28/14

This Weekend

Carenet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. All are welcome to participate!

New Announcements

Pastor Vic’s Mission Trip With World MAP

Please keep Pastor Vic in prayer as he travels to India with World MAP. He will be working to minister and train up pastors around the world.

Men’s Lunch

On Saturday, October 11th, the Hudson Valley Men of God will be having a luncheon here at Reach Out Church from 11am-1:30pm. All men are welcome, and if you would like to attend, please sign up in the foyer! This event will replace the men’s breakfast for the month of October.

Recharge Relaunch!

Our Saturday evening Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

General Announcements

Camp Expedition Extreme Games Saturday/Volunteers Needed!extremegames3

At the end of October we will be having a mini sports camp day at Reach Out Church! We will also need volunteers to contribute to this fun-filled Saturday, so please sign up in the foyer if you are interested!

Boys Club Starting Back Up/Volunteers Needed!

Our boys club will be starting up again on Sunday, October 5th at 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the annex. All boys ages 6-12 are welcome to join us for a time of fun and learning! We are also seeking volunteers to assist for this ministry, so please contact Pastor Carl if you are interested!

New Life Ladies Getaway/Balance Due

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page! If you have a balance remaining for this event, please pay by September 30th!

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/21/14

This Sunday & New Announcements

Guest Speaker — Pastor Billy Ng

Our very own missionary from Romania will be ministering here at Reach Out Church on Sunday, September 21st! Pastor Billy calls Reach Out Church his home, and we are excited to hear what God has placed on his heart to share since his last visit back home! For more information on the ministry that Pastor Billy oversees, check out his church’s website here.

Boys Club Starting Back Up/Volunteers Needed!

Our boy club will be starting up again on Sunday, October 5th at 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the annex. All boys ages 6-12 are welcome to join us for a time of fun and learning! We are also seeking volunteers to assist for this ministry, so please contact Pastor Carl if you are interested!

General Announcements

Camp Expedition Extreme Games Saturday/Volunteers Needed!extremegames3

At the end of October we will be having a mini sports camp day at Reach Out Church! We will also need volunteers to contribute to this fun-filled Saturday, so please sign up in the foyer if you are interested!

CareNet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the foyer.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or Email

We would like to keep our church directory current. If you have any changes in your contact information, please notify the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Volunteer Projects

We have a variety of projects here at the church that need the help of volunteers to accomplish. There is something for everyone who would like to help! We have the list of our projects in our church foyer with a sign up list and would appreciate any help from those who would like to be involved! We will also be posting the project list on our site some time next week.

New Life Ladies Getaway

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page!

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/14/14

New Announcements

Camp Expedition Extreme Games Saturday/Volunteers Needed!

At the end of October we will be having a mini sports camp day at Reach Out Church! We will also need volunteers to contribute to this fun-filled Saturday, so please sign up in the foyer if you are interested!

Men’s Breakfast

This Saturday, September 13th we will have our Men’s Breakfast in the annex at 9am. Join us for a free breakfast and a word from our speaker Pastor Carl Forster!

General Announcements

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

CareNet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

Guest Speaker — Pastor Billy Ng

Our very own missionary from Romania will be ministering here at Reach Out Church on Sunday, September 21st! Pastor Billy calls Reach Out Church his home, and we are excited to hear what God has placed on his heart to share since his last visit back home! For more information on the ministry that Pastor Billy oversees, check out his church’s website here.

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the foyer.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or Email

We would like to keep our church directory current. If you have any changes in your contact information, please notify the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Volunteer Projects

We have a variety of projects here at the church that need the help of volunteers to accomplish. There is something for everyone who would like to help! We have the list of our projects in our church foyer with a sign up list and would appreciate any help from those who would like to be involved! We will also be posting the project list on our site some time next week.

New Life Ladies Getaway

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page!

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This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/07/14

New Announcements

This Sunday — Anchor Evangelical Press

This Sunday, guest speakers Jim Moore and Liv Travis will be sharing with us some information about a local printing ministry that is making an impact around the world!

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Men’s Breakfast

On Saturday, September 13th we will have our Men’s Breakfast in the annex at 9am. Join us for a free breakfast and a word from our speaker Pastor Carl Forster!

CareNet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

General Announcements

Guest Speaker — Pastor Billy Ng

Our very own missionary from Romania will be ministering here at Reach Out Church on Sunday, September 21st! Pastor Billy calls Reach Out Church his home, and we are excited to hear what God has placed on his heart to share since his last visit back home! For more information on the ministry that Pastor Billy oversees, check out his church’s website here.

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the foyer.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or Email

We would like to keep our church directory current. If you have any changes in your contact information, please notify the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Volunteer Projects

We have a variety of projects here at the church that need the help of volunteers to accomplish. There is something for everyone who would like to help! We have the list of our projects in our church foyer with a sign up list and would appreciate any help from those who would like to be involved! We will also be posting the project list on our site some time next week.

New Life Ladies Getaway

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page!

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Camp Expedition 2014 Testimonials

We are happy to share a letter a camper sent us after his experience at Camp Expedition 2014!

Dear Pastor Carl,
Thank you for another amazing year at Camp Expedition! I really liked sports shuffle with Jon. I also liked the game Air Raid the best. Playing soccer with Merlin was also really fun. When we played World Cup, I formed my own team. We were Brazil. We played against U.S.A. a lot. Sadly, they “smoked” us. The skits were awesome!! They were really funny too! The counselors and all the helpers did an AMAZING job preparing for Camp and did an awesome job during camp! Looking forward to coming next year.

– J

We are so blessed and encouraged that a young camper took the time to let us know how much they enjoyed themselves this year at Camp Expedition! We would love to hear more from this year’s attendants!

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Our Foundations in Jesus – Faith Toward God

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Jesus opened His ministry with this stunning statement:

“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.”

Whoa, whoa! Wait a minute! This lesson is about FAITH. So why is the first word “REPENT”?

That is because without true repentance, we cannot have faith in God. And without faith, we cannot come to full repentance.

faithrepentancediagramThe two go together, each strengthening the other. Without faith, we cannot repent in the true sense. Faith gives us a reason to repent. Conversely, faith cannot reach full strength unless we repent — to let go of ourselves and our own shortcomings.

When you stop focusing on yourself and look to God (Jesus) alone, faith can rise.

So, what is faith?

Synonyms would be: assurance, believe, or belief. Science might say: Faith is accepting as real something which can be neither proven nor disproven.

The Bible has this definition: “Faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

… substance of things hoped for… “Hoped for” is a thought; “substance” has mass & body. Faith brings things from thought or the spiritual realm into reality. It goes from wishing to being able to see and handle something.

  • Faith is not a part of our natural sense, but is found in the Spirit realm. (Capital S, as in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
  • Faith starts in the Spirit and manifests (appears) in the natural realm (where we live).
    • i.e., the evidence of things not seen: that in which we have faith shows up physically.
  • Faith is real. It affects people, events, and even the future.

What faith looks like

Read the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. She petitions a judge to give her satisfaction against someone who has wronged her, but the judge ignores her. She refuses to give up and the judge finally rules for her just to get rid of her. At the very end of the passage (v 8b) we see “… when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

When we analyze this parable, we see a stark comparison of the spirit realm vs. the natural realm.

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In the physical world, this widow never had a chance. But her great faith gave her victory first in the Spirit realm, and then victory in the natural realm when the judge ruled in her favor. “The substance of things hoped for…” The widow’s hope in getting justice became real.

1 John 4:4 says it: “… you have already won a victory over those people because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”

Faith on the Eternal Scale

True faith in Jesus comes not from mere intellectual assent.  It means that we trust with all our hearts that Jesus alone is responsible for our salvation. That starts with a conscious decision to accept Jesus as Savior. Just let Jesus in and let Him work.

For Biblical proof, read the following passages. I’m not quoting them here; you’ll remember them better if you look them up.

2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 12:3, Matthew 17:20, Romans 1:17

How do we grow in faith?

Romans 10:17

  • “Faith comes from hearing the good news about Christ”. (NLT) The words of Jesus spoken into our hearts through reading and meditating cause us to grow in faith.
  • We can get the word of God from…
    • Reading scripture
    • Bible studies, or reading in a group with discussion
    • The message in a solid, Bible-based church

Three steps to grow in faith

  1. Heart a truth from God’s Word
  2. Receive that Word
  3. Apply it to your life

Here’s a great example: read John 4:4-30. It is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. She had faith in Jesus based solely upon the words He said to her. It changed her life, and we may safely assume the lives of everyone in her village as well.

The principle still works for us today. How about you? Have you let Jesus into your life?

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