VBS (Vacation Bible School) is coming to HRC on August 12th-16th from 9:00-12:30. So head on down, and join us for great stories, games, crafts, music and fun! Registration forms are available at the kiosk and at hrcrca.org.

The 4th & 5th graders will be delivering the food they have collected to the Fishkill Food Pantry this Sunday, May 5th at 10:30. There will be a 4th & 5th grade Sunday School class during the 8:45 service.  Permission slips are available and must be filled out, if your child is going on the trip. Thank you for supporting this Sunday School mission project by bringing in items!

The Healthy Living ChristCare Group is planning the 3rd annual HRC FAMILY FUN RUN / WALK for Saturday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. on the Dutchess County Rail Trail.  There will be a Tots Trot, Mile, and 5K Run / Walk (3.1 miles).  Pre-race training sessions will be held beginning May 4th on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. on the rail trail (from Daddy O’s) and on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the John Jay HS track.  All proceeds will benefit our own theology students, Dylan Ackley and Patrick Boyd.  For more information, check off your connection card,  pick up an entry form at the kiosk in the Fellowship Hall, or click here.  CONTACT:  Warren Jee (w.jee@hrcrca.org) or Karen Gomba (226-2867 or karengomba@me.com).

Join HRC with your family at Sacandaga over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27.  Parents - let the camp do the cooking as we prepare the camp for another summer of ministry!!!  Please check your connection card today if you can join us.  Info sheets are available at the Kiosk or by emailing Kevin@JLifeUSA.org

 Sign-up today to join us for lunch with Brian Roberg next Sunday, May 5 at noon in the Consistory Room.  Brian is HRC’s missionary on the campus of Penn State with Disciplemakers.  Meet his family and hear more than he can share during worship. Contact: Kevin Phillips (Kevin@JLifeUSA.org)

4th, 5th and 6th Grade Game Night: 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to a Game Night on May 11th from 6:30-8:00 in the Youth House. Come get a taste of EPIC youth group with Warren and Lynette Jee! Please bring a friend and a snack to share. Sign up by checking your connection card. Contact: Sheryle Silvern 227-1965

In response to many teachers and students, HRC’s Sowers of the Kingdom is planning its first summer mission trip to the Dominican Republic in July.  The dates for the trip are July 20-27. The cost of the trip is $575 plus airfare.  The trip is open to any adults and students age 14 and up and accompanied by a parent.  To sign up, check your connection card. For more information, contact Bruce Pearson at 914-489-4767 or by email dawsoncreeknc@hotmail.com.  To find out more information about the mission work, go to www.Sowersofthekingdom.com and review the website.

Informational meeting will be this Sunday, April 28 at 12 noon in the community room. Anyone interested in the trip is welcome. Any questions contact: Nelson or Susan Nieves 592-0764 or suzyn6@yahoo.com.

 Please join us for a Woman’s Brunch on Thursday, May 16th at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall.  Please check off your connection card to RSVP.  Contact: Pam Hansen (221-9542) or Sheryle Silvern (227-1965

Looking for volunteers to help with our annual Plant & Bake Sale on May 18 from 9 until noon. Contact Olimpia Bernard (dobbernard@optonline.net)