September 28, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know....  On May 29, 1789 the Consistory resolved "that for the time to come, every one of the members of the kerkraad (consistory) having had previous notice of the time appointed for holding the meeting, and not appearing, shall be fined in the sum of 4 shillings and whosoever comes after the appointed hour, in the sum of 2 shillings.  Lawful reason, however, shall be excused"....  Obviously they did not want people to be late!!!!

September 28, 2008 Remembrance

Wireless microphone, September 1984, in loving memory of George Hotchkiss, given by New Hackensack Senior Choir, Ray and Shirley Wagenhorst, Harry and Marilyn Smith, Gottfried and Carroll Maier.  Artificial trees for sanctuary, September 1984, donated by: Frank and Stacia Kopec and Anna Rusin in loving memory of Walter Fedrowitz.

September 21, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know.... Rev. Cooper was sought after for counseling not only by members of our church, but members of other churches, other faiths and the community in general! In addition, he was instrumental in establishing the New Hackensack Fire Department and was their chaplain along with two other fire companies as well. The termination of his first and only pastorate came with an untimely heart seizure and subsequent death on 9/6/56.

September 21, 2008 Remembrance

Communion Ware... 2 sets, June, 1984. Donors: IBM E. Fishkill and Quarter Century Club, William and Susan Woodwell, Elizabeth Conlon, International Business Machines Corp., Keith and Janet Fritzinger, William and Sis MacElveen and Anonymous. In loving memory of Joy Jordan and Frank Jordan.

September 14, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know.... At the beginning of the Rev. Delmer Cooper pastorate (1943-1956), our church was comprised of only 40 active members. During his pastorate he received into membership 378 persons, baptized 182; performed 86 marriages and 62 funerals. In addition, under his guidance, the choir developed from a trio to a youth choir and finally to a full, four-part choir.

September 14, 2008 Remembrance

An English Hawthorn Tree in the Chapel Yard. A gentle, industrious, provident man of simple tastes and habits, who cherished home and family and neighbor. Children have loved him; flowers have flourished beneath his skillful care. He turned life's pages eagerly: For to him, with all its darker paragraphs, it was a winsome storybook of treasured ties and laughter and adventure. Donor: Mrs. Thomas Jillard, in loving memory of her husband. Dedicated November 21, 1954.

September 7, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... Rev. Delmer Cooper lost his sight at age 14 when a blast of cannon powder struck him in the face, yet his "vision" for our church left us a full heritage of inspiration. Under his guidance, the Sunday School session was changed to the same hour as church as a war time gas rationing expedient. This was well received and became a prime factor in attracting newcomers to our congregation.

September 7, 2008 Remembrance

Chapel Kitchen Equipment... A gas cooking range, donors: The King's Daughters. Steam table top, work table with upper shelves, donors: Materials, choir; Craftsmanship, Quito G. Recchia. Four kettles of stainless steel, donor: Quito G. Recchai. Dedicated on November 21, 1954.

August 31, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know.... The Rev. A. C. Dykeman served as our pastor from 1937 to 1940 but from 1940 to 1943 our church was served by a succession of supply ministers, the last of which was the Reverend Delmer Cooper, who was subsequently installed as our minister on April 24, 1944.

August 31, 2008 Remembrance

Steel Rods to Strengthen Venerable Walls. As rods of steel have drawn together firmly these sacred, venerable walls, so may the Spirit of God draw us together in close and lasting Christian harmony. Dedicated November 21, 1954. Donors: The King's Daughters.