Arlington Chimes Newsletter

The Arlington Chimes
The newsletter of the Arlington Reformed Church
22 Raymond Avenue   Poughkeepsie, NY 12603   (845) 454-2704
February 2010   Chimes Editor ~ Karen Rugar

LENTEN  EMPHASIS 

Our Lenten mission theme is ~ "You can do it!" 

1. Ash Wednesday is 2/17.  This is the start of Lent. As our tradition has been, Poughkeepsie Reformed will be uniting with us  on this evening. We will start  with a meal together at ARC, followed by  time of worship.
2. We will begin a  "Rice Bowl" campaign drive on Ash Wednesday.   Rice Bowl is a non - profit Christian organization out of So. Carolina. It was established in 1985.  They work directly with orphanages in countries like India, Haiti and So. Africa.  The concept is simple.  Monies collected provide food of the body and spirit of an orphan in the name of Jesus Christ. We will be distributing  rice bowl shaped banks. Rice is  the dietary staple of much of the world, and it will remind the participant of global hunger.  You will fill these banks with your spare coins.  Here are some suggestions on how to fill the rice bowls.  Give up buying a coffee  on the way to work and make it  at home, chocolate, desserts, second helpings, brown bag a lunch each week, avoid saying negative statements, or another significant sacrifice for you.  Then put the money you save daily into the bank, or put a designated coin you choose each time you say something negative for example. These banks will be returned on Easter, monies counted, and a check forwarded over to the "Rice Bowl " organization.
3. There are suggested Bible readings in this Chimes issue.
4.  We suggest eating a weekly "hungry supper" such as broth, rice,and beans during Lent.  This would be a reflective time on starving people whose main staple is rice.  Pray for world hunger.   Donate money  spent on a typical meal for you & your family in the "rice bowl" bank instead..
5. Maundy Thursday we are invited to join Poughkeepsie Reformed  to witness their re-enactment of the Last Supper.
6. Easter is Sunday  (April 4th).  Please join us for our worship time. We request that you bring a canned item with you to represent the selfless sacrifice that Christ did for us.  (These items will be brought to the local food pantry.)
PLEASE contact Mary Hafford, or check your bulletins for more details. And yes, you can do it!

Daily Bible Readings for Lent

ASH WEDNESDAY:  Matt 4:1-11. The temptation of Jesus.
Thursday:  Psalm 23. The Lord is our shepherd
Friday: Matt 4:12-25. Jesus begin His work.
Saturday:  Psalm 46. God is with us.
FIRST SUNDAY:  Matt 5:1-12.  True Happiness.
Monday:  Matt 5:38-48. Teaching about love.
Tuesday:  Matt 6:5-15. Teaching about prayer.
Wednesday: Matt 8:1-17. Jesus heals people.
Thursday:  Matt 10:1-5. The mission of Jesus' disciples.
Friday:  Matt:12:1-8. Questions about the Sabbath.
Saturday:  Psalm:63. Longing for God.
SECOND SUNDAY:  Matt 13:1-9.  Parable of the sower.
Monday:  Matt 12:10-23. Purpose of the parables.
Tuesday:  Matt 13:23-34. Other parables.
Wednesday:  Matt 13:44-56.  More parables.
Thursday:  Matt 14:13-21. Jesus feeds the five thousand.
Friday:  Matt 16:13-20. Peter's declaration about Jesus.
Saturday:  Psalm 51.  A prayer for forgiveness.
THIRD SUNDAY:   Matt 16:21-28. Jesus speaking about His suffering.
Monday:  Matt 18: 1-9. Who is the greatest?
Tuesday:  Matt 18:10-14. Parable of the lost sheep.
Wednesday : Matt 18:21-35. Parable of an unforgiving servant.
Thursday:  Matt 19:16-30. The rich young man.
Friday:  Matt 20:1-16. Parable of workers in the vineyard.
Saturday:  Psalm 95. A song of praise.
FOURTH SUNDAY: Matt 21:1-11. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
Monday: Matt 21:12-17. Jesus goes to the Temple.
Tuesday: Matt 21:23-27. Question about Jesus' authority.
Wednesday: Matt 21:33-45. Parable of the tenants in the vineyard.
Thurday: Matt 22:1-14. Parable of the wedding feast.
Friday: Matt 22:34-40.  The Great Commandment.
Saturday: Matt 23:1-28. Jesus' warnings.
FIFTH SUNDAY:  Psalm 103. The love of God.
Monday:  Matt 24: 1-14. Troubles and persecutions.
Tuesday:  Matt 25:1-13.  Parables of the Ten girls.
Wednesday:  Matt 25:14-30. Parable of the Three servants.
Thursday:  Matt 25:31-46.  The least of these, my brothers.    
(readings continued from column 2)
Friday:  Matt: 26:1-16.  The plot of Jesus.
Saturday:  Psalm 139. God's complete knowledge and care
PALM SUNDAY:  Matt 26:17-35. The Passover meal.
Monday:  Matt 26:36-46.  Jesus prays in Gethsemane.
Tuesday:  Matt 26:47-68.  Jesus' arrest.
Wednesday: Matt 26:69-75. Peter denies Jesus.
MAUNDY THURSDAY:  Matt 27:1-26. Jesus taken to Pilate.
GOOD FRIDAY:  Matt 27:27-56. The Crucifixion.
SATURDAY:  Matt 27:57-66. Burial of Jesus
EASTER:  Matt 28:1-20. The Resurrection.

Church  Happenings

First Sunday - Worship/Communion Sunday Followed by pot luck luncheon.  Please come and bring a dish to share.
Second Sunday - Non perishable food is collected  for Lunch Box donation charity.
Third Sunday - Missions Sunday - A missions offering envelope is found in the bulletin or in your envelope box..
Fourth Sunday -  Open Our Doors Mortgage offering.

Prayer Requests

If you, a loved one, or friend,  needs special prayers...please notify the church office at 454-2704 or call the
Prayer Chain:  Marcia Morse  454-6876

Our Prayer List includes: Arlington Reformed Church, Christ Care Ministry, Vassar Christian  Fellowship,
Efraim Oppelt (So. African Mission) Journey, Common Ground, and the U.S. Troops worldwide.
Carol Barnes & family and friends of John Parsons,  Barbara Carter and family, Edith Tomlins and family, Mary Ferland (Muriel Yeaple's niece); Rev. Arlene Wilhelm's son Burt,  Thelma MacBrien and family,  Steve Barnes (back injury from a fall);  Jerry O'Gorman, Betty Gallagher,  Agnes Asaram, Estella Fusco, Chet and Mary Lou Graves, Jay, (friend of Susan Lewis'),  Susan Folster (niece of Marty & Eleanor), Ruth Thomas  (friends and relatives), Bill and Dorothy Hanlon,  Janet MacIsaac, Lisa Becker, Christi and Kelsey (family of Muriel Yeaple), Danna & Karen Jones (neighbors of Edith Kelch), Kyle Mast, Jim Dutcher, Jean Patchin, Jean's father- in- law Mark (critically ill), Shirley Overbaugh (friend of Wanda Traver's),  Sheldon and Bernice Reynolds, Alice Mignone, Grace Crans, Karen Hanlon, Lucille Williams, Louise Millard, Norma Williams, Lenny (brother of Thelma Gill),  Colleen (Muriel Yeaple's daughter) Tim (Amber Hiesel's  friend); Ruth Bright, Kay Conway and son Michael, Kay Conway's nephew Chad, Dr. Antonio Incorvaia, Kathy Tierney Carter & family, The Perry's (Susan Lewis' daughter and family)