Saturday April 20, 2024 
Summer Hours at Church of the Redeemer
RENSSELAER – Beginning June 6 and continuing through the summer, Sunday service will be at 9:00 with coffee hour following.
Hot Mess Crafters meets on Wednesday at 10 AM. We invite you to join our group as we learn and create homemade treasures.
Bible Study is held on Wednesday at 4:00 in the church. Our video study is John Orthberg’s “If you want to walk on water, get out of the boat.”
Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, June 5 from 9-2 and Thursday June 10 from 3-6. Donations are accepted only while Thrift Shop is open. Please do not leave donations outside.
The Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on CDTA bus route #214 at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. There is handicap parking, a ramp in front, and a parking lot in the rear.
Fr. Robert Haskell may be emailed at rhaskell2@nullnycap.rr.com
Gilead Luthern Summer Services
CENTER BRUNSWICK – Gilead Lutheran Church will be holding worship services in a beautiful outdoor setting, overlooking a pond, allowing time for you to “ponder” this week’s message. It is not unusual to see a Canada Goose walk from the pond and lay on the lawn to take a “gander” at our service. They are God’s creatures, so all are welcome! This takes place each Sunday morning beginning June 6, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. We also offer Communion each week. The church is located at the intersection of Routes 7 and 278 in Center Brunswick. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside. You may remain in your car and listen to the service on FM radio station 107.5 or bring a chair to sit outside your vehicle. Any questions, please leave a message at 518-279-9270. Our web site is gileadlutheran.org.
Clothing Rummage Sale
AVERILL PARK – It’s time for the Clothing Rummage Sale at the Church of the Covenant, United Methodist, located at 3055 Rte 43 in Averill Park. Sale dates are Fri and Sat June 11 & 12, 9 am – 2 pm with a $3 & $5 bag sale Sat noon – 2 pm.
We will gladly welcome your donations of clean, gently-loved clothing and footwear for the whole family. We also accept linens, pillows, bedding, curtains, towels, pocketbooks, bags, etc., as well as fabric, sewing equipment and notions.
Donations may be brought to the church Tue, June 1st through Wed, June 9th.
We kindly ask that you wear a mask and hand sanitizer will be available. Thank you for your cooperation!
Keep de-cluttering! We plan to have our Indoor Yard Sale in mid-July! Watch the Advertiser for more information.
Brunswick Church Vacation Bible School
TROY – Brunswick Church 42 White Church Lane Troy will hold VBS from 9-12 on July 5-9. It is free to all children age 4 through finished grade 5. The theme is Rocky Railway, Jesus’ Power Will Pull Us Through. Activities will include crafts, games, fun songs, skits, snacks, Bible stories and mission opportunities. All group leaders will be fully vaccinated and safety will be our first priority. For more information and to register, visit our website brunswickchurch.org or call 518-279-3792.
Doors of Hope Food Pantry
WEST SAND LAKE – Are you in need of food? Rensselaer county residents are eligible to receive food assistance monthly from the Doors of Hope Food Pantry, located in the 43 Mall in West Sand Lake. Hours of food distribution are 9:00 A.M.- noon, Monday-Saturday. We offer a variety of food choices and assure confidentiality for all recipients. Please call to schedule your food order: 518-674-4048. We look forward to helping you.