THE KEYS TO A FULFILLING ~ August 7, 2022
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SAVE THE DATE: HOMECOMING SUNDAY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
YOU ARE INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH US OUTDOORS, (Pending Weather Condition).





A Praying and Praising Church
How do we say thanks to our Heavenly Father?
 
Dear members and friends of DeWitt in Christ Jesus 

Can you believe
we are living in August 2022?
Make each day a Blessing!


“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

Amazing God! Amazing Love! I have Changed!
In the Presence of God I can face my storms! Can we Worship God in the Storms in our lives?

 
Amazing God! Amazing Love! As I am traveling the highways and byways, I noticed God’s Creation. I marveled over the land and the greenery of God's existence. What a scenic view, as I read Moses declaration in Deuteronomy 10:14, “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.” For me, I admired in awe the beautification God intended the Creation should be as I am driving from city to city, churches to churches. Caring for Human life is still important, especially in this Covid Pandemic - Broken World, as caring for God’s Creation. I wonder how we as Children of God show respect for God by taking seriously our stewardship of all God Creation, which was one of humankind’s first job: Caring for the Land and One another!
 

Traveling from mountain to mountain, hills and valleys, the Spirit God called me to treasure God’s word and teachings just as we are to care for all His earthy creations. God’s amazing love has gifted my family and I with wonders in Christian Witness, Christian abilities in His Spirit to encourage one another with talents and wisdom and a love for His Word. 

Through Jesus blessings, God encourages us amazingly with a purpose and gives our lives value and meaning in His Creation. God continues to speak to Dewitt in building community, showing hospitality and developing relationships in Christian Fellowship. And Finally, God speaks as I am driving, not only His Creation is beautiful, but God created us beautifully as well. Praise God for His Amazing Creation in me! HIS WORD IS CREATION!

Amazing God! Amazing Love!


Prayerfully,
Rev. Dr. Micheal Edwards


Dear Members,
Just wanted to pass this on to you in case you don’t get this.
Elder Vivian Campbell is one of the contributors in the Reformed Journal on the Post Roe World.
Please connect to the article below:

https://reformedjournal.com/prayers-for-a-post-roe-world/

CALL TO PRAYER AND ACTION:
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month. Next Prayer date: August 17, 2022 at 7:30pm - 8pm


As a Church community, DeWitt Reformed Church, continues to pray for healing and action on the racist tragedy on human lives. We pray for the families grieving the loss of their loved ones. The loss of any human life is tragic, but there continues to be a deep racial hatred in the land. As children of God, we are called to respect every human life, especially when white supremacy and racism is deep in the hearts of our neighbors.
Stay Cool During the Heat Wave:
  • Drinking enough water is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat-related illness. An average person needs to drink about three-quarters of a gallon of fluid daily.
  • Stay cool indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible.
  • Wear appropriate clothing: Choose lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing.
  • Don't use an electric fan when the indoor air temperature is over 95°F. ... 
  • Use your stove and oven less.
  • Stay away from sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
  • In general, eating meals and snacks throughout the day with adequate water intake is enough to maintain electrolytes and replace salt lost when you sweat.
  • Certain medical conditions and medications may mean you need to drink more water. Talk to your healthcare provider.
  • PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR CHURCH CAN BE YOUR COOLING STATION DURING THE DAY: PLEASE CALL YOUR PASTOR OR ONE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH...
Summer Fun Saturdays from Henry Street

  • August 20, noon to 6 p.m., Dry Dock Park (corner of Avenue D and 10th Street)
Community Day
Join our annual celebration of our Lower East Side neighborhood and neighbors! This family-friendly block party will feature free refreshments, games, storytelling, a magic show, live performances, and DJs.
  • August 27, noon to 5 p.m., Henry Street 
We look forward to seeing you soon! We would like to thank Henry Street's Department of Integration and Community Engagement, the NYC Parks Department, our community partners, and volunteers who make these events possible.
Manhattan PIckup At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
at DeWitt or

Neighborhood Locations: 

Seward Park Library
192 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002


Chatham Square Library
33 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Gouverneur Hospital
Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm
227 Madison Street
New York, NY 10002
















AUGUST 17, 2022 AT 7:30PM

First and Third Wednesday of the Month

7:30pm – 8pm
Please join the Pastor on our Phone Line or at Home.
All are invited to join us as we pray for peace and an end to gun violence.
Special prayer for families and children in Buffalo, Texas, and Our Nation
Prayer for Criminal elements on our Seniors and children
Please call in on our prayer Conference line below:
Dial-in Number: 1-774-220-4000 DeWitt’s Prayers Conference ID: 28028 
Save the Date: A Multi Racial and Cultural Gathering:
Rev. Eddy Alemán, RCA general secretary, invites the following groups to a joint gathering: the African American Black Council, the Council for Pacific and Asian American Ministries, the Hispanic Council, and the Native American Indigenous Ministries. The gathering will take place on August 25, 2022, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O’Hare Rosemont in Rosemont, Illinois. It will start with lunch at noon and conclude after dinner.

During this special gathering of the four racial-ethnic councils of the RCA, we will worship, have fellowship, pray and tell stories together, as ONE VOICE. I will give an update of the current state of the RCA and share the vision for the future ministry of our denomination. I hope you won't miss this opportunity to gather together!

Any questions let us know!
Pete, Earl, Sharon, and Lorraine

Rev. Eddy Alemán
General Secretary
Reformed Church in America
4500 60th Street SE I Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Office (616) 541-0905
Fax (616) 698-6606
 
Greetings, dear siblings in Christ ~

Registration is open for our She is Called Women of the Bible virtual summer master class and the CBE conference: Living into the Fullness of Galatians 3:27! Details for both opportunities are below. 

We warmly invite you to join us and pass along these offerings to others in your faith community. Any questions? Do not hesitate to ask.

In Lavish Hope,
Liz and Lorraine
Women’s Transformation and Leadership
and Equity-Based Hospitality
August 2022 MONTHLY PASTORAL PACKET: Available to pick up. Please see
Sis. Armonel Wheeler
(If you want a communion bread/cup pack, please let Sis Wheeler know).


DEACONS' MINISTRY: FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY:
Need Volunteers to help distribute food to the community.

PLEASE PAY YOUR 2021 & 2022
RCA ASSESSMENT
AS A MEMBER!




Welcome to our weekly DeWitt Alert! A new way of Connecting our church family with inspirational and announcements.

Sunday Bulletins, Bible Study lesson and Church Monthly Newsletter are available on our church website at Dewittrca.org. Please download and open the bulletin for Sunday Service.

If you need Tithes and Offertory Envelopes, please inform Sis. Wheeler or Rev. Edwards. We will include them in the monthly packets

Please continue to be safe and consult your health care provider if you feel ill-health.
 
Praying you are safe during these unexpected storms in our land or perhaps in our lives.

If you are sick or hospitalized, please contact the pastor directly at 646-329-2892.

Prayerfully,

In our heartfelt prayers…
Rev. Dr. Michael Edwards
Thanks to all our volunteers: Food Pantry and other ministries in the church.
PLEASE MAKE AN END YEAR SACRIFICIAL OFFERING. THIS WILL ASSIST IN MEETING THE TREMENDOUS DEFICITS FACED BY THE CHURCH IN 2022. WE ARE DOING OUR BEST IN KEEPING THE MINISTRY OPERATIVE IN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY.


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK:
Psalm 45 KJV

45 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.
16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.








https://www.dewittrca.org

Topic: Sunday School
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Topic: Sunday Worship
Time: 11AM
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Topic: Tuesday  Bible Study
Time: 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Passcode: 565289
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PRAYER CORNER:

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION:
Prayer for One Another:





Elder Roselyn Priester at Lenox Hill Hospital, Sister Betty Dunn: As she undergo medical treatment. Yvonne Blakely-Greer requesting prayers, Mother Shirley Rosario, Mother Inell Howell, for our children in schools, Elder Marsha Hall, Elder Maria Cooper, Deacon Maria Rivera, Elder Hattie Mitchell (death in family)
and those who will be traveling.
Praying for our families and church families:
To All members
(Special Prayer request to be printed in the bulletin and DeWitt Alert, please notify the pastor)

Prayer in Time of Trouble
Loving God, I need you, I need you to care for me, I need your love when I am feeling troubled, be my refuge from pain, replacing my distress with peace, and be my strength when I feel weak. There are times in my life, Lord I find it hard to carry on this Christian walk. Help me not to fear the future but to boldly trust that you are in control when my emotions plunge me down, and when I am in despair.
May I put my whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
by Rev. Micheal Edwards





August 2022
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“JESUS IS ON THE MAIN LINE” ~ Prayer Call, there will be a call in time to pray for the Ministry of God’s Church and Prayer of Intercession: Every Monday & Thursday:
at 900pm 
Dial-in Number: 1-774-220-4000 DeWitt’s Prayers Conference ID: 28028 
Monday & Thursday at 9 PM















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Food Pantry Ministry

Saturday, August 20, 2022
Saturday, August 20, 2022
10am - 12noon

THIS IS A DEACON MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH. PLEASE VOLUNTEER YOUR ASSISTANCE ON SATURDAY. THANKS
Continue to keep our EarlyLearn Program in Prayer...

ENTERING BUILDING DURING SCHOOL SESSION:
  1. During Earlylearn hours, you must show proof of vaccination to enter the building.
  2. Mask must be worn.
  3. Offer a word of Encouragement to our staff
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RCA CREEDS AND CONFESSIONS OF THE CHURCH:

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the Confessional Creed in the Reformed Church in America. There is some great teaching found in the Heidelberg Catechism as well. I’ve printed a few below as a learning tool for our continued Christian growth.



Part III: The Lord’s Prayer

Lord’s Day 47
Q&A 122
Q. What does the first petition mean? 
A. “Hallowed be your name” means: Help us to truly know you,1 to honor, glorify, and praise you for all your works and for all that shines forth from them: your almighty power, wisdom, kindness, justice, mercy, and truth.2
And it means, Help us to direct all our living—what we think, say, and do—so that your name will never be blasphemed because of us but always honored and praised.3
1 Jer. 9:23-24; 31:33-34; Matt. 16:17; John 17:3
2 Ex. 34:5-8; Ps. 145; Jer. 32:16-20; Luke 1:46-55, 68-75; Rom. 11:33-36
3 Ps. 115:1; Matt. 5:16

Dewittrcaorg:
Find Church Information on the church website


Bulletins for the
Month of July,
Bible Study Lessons
& Monthly Newsletter
BIBLE STUDY:
Resume on September 13 & 14, 2022


Study the Letter to Corinthians.
Bible study can be printed - Go to Dewittrca.org
RE-OPENING PROCEDURE:
We are happy to announce the reopening of our church for worship on Sunday. If you are unable to attend in person please log-in and worship with us via Zoom. The log-in information is listed below.
There are a number of safety protocols in place that are outlined in the attached letter for those persons who are in the building.  Two main highlights include:

1.     Everyone entering the building will be expected to wear masks at all times. Disposable masks will be available for anyone that does not have one.

2.     Everyone entering the building will be asked to take their temperatures using our contact free thermometer. Anyone whose temperature registers over 100.4 degrees will not be allowed on the premises. 
 
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO PROVIDE TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CHECKS.
Church doors will open at 10:15am. Doors will be closed at 10:50am. 11am we will be starting worship service. There will not be personnel to check temperature after 10:50am. We will all be in the church to worship. Service will conclude after the benediction. 
We remain grateful for everyone that has continued to support the church with your financial gifts. Your commitment to the ministry and life of the church is greatly appreciated. May God continue to bless you as you have blessed all of us. Thank you!
Please be safe and have a blessed coming week 
 
DeWitt Reformed Church
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA
280 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002