Palisades Presbyterian Church News - March 2010

PO Box 687, 117 Washington Spring Road
Palisades, NY 10964
Phone:(845) 359-3147, website: www.ppc10964.org
Sunday Worship Service and Church School, 10:00 am

A REFLECTION FROM REVEREND MADDALONE

I saw a bumper sticker the other day that read: “Blessed by the Best.” It stuck with me as I reflected on my first year here as the pastor of the Palisades Presbyterian Church. I certainly have felt “Blessed by the Best” as I’ve gotten to know people in the church and the community and as I have had the privilege of journeying with many people through this miracle of consciousness we call life.

It has been a joy to discover the community at large and we appreciate your support of our ministries. Please know we are available to you for pastoral needs and spiritual direction whether or not you are a member of the church. In the coming year I know we will continue to draw upon our strengths as we discern how God is calling us to embody God’s presence on earth in our ministry and witness.
Blessings,
Rev. Angela Maddalone

LENTEN CALENDAR:
March 28 – Palm Sunday: service at 10:00 am
April 1– Maundy Thursday: Shared worship at St. Charles A.M.E. Zion Church and the Palisades Presbyterian Church. Pot-luck dinner at 6:30 pm followed by 8:00 pm service.
April 2 – Good Friday: The sanctuary will be open for prayer and meditation from 12 noon to 5:00 pm.
April 4 – Easter Sunday: 6:30 am Sunrise Service at the Ludingtons' in Sneden’s Landing. Easter traditional service at 10:00 am. Children’s Easter egg hunt after service.

HEALING SERVICE SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH —11:30 am

There will be an opportunity once a month to gather for healing prayer at 11:30 am in the sanctuary. Prayer for healing of our body, mind and spirit has been a part of the Christian tradition from the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Whether you are in need of healing or you wish to pray on behalf of someone else, you are most welcome to join us. Sundays, March 14, April 11, May 9 and June 13.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP AND BOOK STUDY SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Join us as we gather at 6:00 pm with our families for a meal and a discussion of the book, Prodigal Sons and Material Girls: How Not to Be Your Child’s ATM, by Nathan Dungan. After dinner the children will gather for activities while the parents meet for support and parental nourishment. All are welcome. Next gathering March12.