June 29, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... During the pastorate of the Rev. William A. Dumont (1888-1911) our original church building had many improvements to the church property. They included a new furnace in both the chapel and the parsonage.

June 29, 2008 Remembrance

Seven Hemlocks forming a screen at the rear of the church park were donated by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert W. Hallock, in loving memory of Major Harry M. Hallock, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Hallock, and Mr. and Mrs. James VanTassell. They were dedicated on April 5th, 1953.

June 22, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... On April 17, 1888 the Rev. William A. Dumont was installed as our pastor and his ministry with us continued for 23 years. This means that our remarkable church was served for 76 years by the three long pastorates of Dr. Van Cleef (33 years); Dr. Ward (20 years); and Rev. Dumont (23 years).

June 22, 2008 Remembrance

A Sun Dial and Four Spreading Yews planted in the heart of the church park were given by Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hemmer, in loving memory of Mrs. Hemmer's mother, Mrs. Frances Enright. Dedication was held on April 5, 1953.

June 15, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... Dr. Henry Ward was installed as our pastor on July 2, 1867. He was an honors graduate of Union College and ours was his first charge upon graduation from the New Brunswick Seminary. He served for 20 years and during his pastorate, 158 new members came into the fellowship of the church.

June 15, 2008 Remembrance

A Low Spreading Yew was given by Mrs. Lorraine Camburn and Miss Adele Camburn in loving memory of their son and brother Garth Clayton Camburn. Dedication was on April 5, 1953.

June 8, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... On December 17, 1833 the Rev. Cornelius Van Cleef, D.D., was installed as the pastor of New Hackensack. Prior to his 33 years of Triumphant ministry here, he had also served in Fort Plain, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Athens, NY. Our present-day parsonage was erected in 1840 during the ministry of Dr. Van Cleef.

June 8, 2008 Remembrance

A Golden Cypress near the northwest corner of the churchyard was given by Mrs. Royal R. Ollivett and her children in loving memory of Elder Royal R. Ollivett on April 5, 1953.

"What hath the Lord Required of Him?"

To Do Justly: He turned the earth in rich brown furrows and made them yield life-giving food to store against winter. Broad emerald lawns, up-yearning flowers and pleasant arching trees brightened and flourished at his patient skill. In daily duty, chosen or assigned, he spent himself with utter dedication. He was a laborer worthy of his hire.

To Love Kindness: He loved his family with firm consistency and gentle, bluff compassion. he loved his neighbor as himself, and never held a grudge.

And to Walk Humbly with His God: Long an elder in his church, its keeper of records, custodian of grounds and buildings, he served his God with selfless fidelity and never sought wrong power above his fellows. Simple and honest of brave and homely humor his presence will stand within our memory as a hushed, quaint song waiting to be re-sung.

June 1, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... our relationship with Hopewell Reformed Church was dissolved in 1826 and the Rev. Maurice W. Wrigth, DD, became the first pastor of our church as a separate entity. His pastorate continued for 6 years.

June 1, 2008 Remembrance

A Golden Cypress (near southwest corner of churchyard)

Mrs. Freeman A. Denny and her daughters in loving memory of Elder Freeman A. Denny
Dedicated April 5, 1953

This craftsman wrought with swift and eager hands. No task was small enough to shirk, and he gave himself unstintingly to the severest tests of skill and patience, and a night's respite withheld his strength too long from its appointed toil. Quiet and forthright, whimsical and kind he accorded equal care to all his clients. Good service, full measure and fair terms were the standards of his pride. A man of many griefs and ills he asked of life no quarter. A calm and steadfast faith surcharged the sanctuary of his home. Its walls are mellowed by the pleasantness of the love he shared within them. Who can rebel that a brave, beloved friend has gained repose so needed, so deserved? For when we, too, have passed beyond the veil to stand before Him before our common Father, with how much clearer vision we shall see Him in the perfect, glad fulfillment of Himself: the valiant Spirit, the master workman, the kindly counsel, our comrade in The Faith!