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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, February 26, 2017 

2/22/2017

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A warm welcome to all visitors.  If the Pastor or any member of the congregation
may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or
Rev. Harpster at 802-875-8895. His email is harpsterd@vermontel.net. 
Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church.
 
Scripture Readings and Sermon for the Day
Psalm 99
THE EPISTLE LESSON  2 Peter 1:  16-19 
THE GOSPEL LESSON  Luke 9:  28-36
 “Wagging Your Tail”
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting on March 22 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of February 19 were $610.00.
The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Coffee Hour

A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall.
Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of February.  
 
Ushers for the months of February and March
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those
Sundays that are open.  Thank you for your service.                
                       Ushers                   Communion         
February 26      Sheila & Lee      
March 5           Laura                          Laura  
March 12         Open      
Mach 19           Open
March 26          Open           

Free Community Dinner  
The United Church will partner with Black River Good Neighbors in hosting
a free community dinner onSunday, March 5th @ 5:00 P.M. here at the Church. 
 
All that is required is your help to prepare and serve this dinner to the community.
 
Signup sheets are available for:
Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 A.M. for food preparation and set up.
Sunday, March 5th for serving and clean up.
 
Please donate your time to this worthy cause 

Lenten Bible Study 
For the 2017 Lenten season, plans are to focus on Christianity’s most famous prayer,
Lord’s Prayer.
 

We will be using John Dominic Crossan, The Greatest Prayer:
Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of the Lord’s Prayer.
New York:  HarperCollins, 2011.  
 
It is a prayer that we say together every Sunday in our worship together.
Moreover, it is a prayer that most of us know by heart and one we carry with us
wherever we go. 
Nevertheless, familiarity can have its negatives, the main one assuming we
know the spiritual depths our Lord is affirming in this model for prayer.
 
Cost for the book is $11.00.  See Bill Kneebone for a copy. 
The six sessions in the Ladies Parlor will run from
Wednesday, March 1 to Wednesday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M.
 
 
Singers Needed
There has been some interest in forming a small choir for our church to possibly sing
on special occasions or even once a month. The best news is that Cathy,
our organist, is interested too!
 
We would not be doing the Messiah (at least to start), but do some very simple things. 
To start, we might sing four part harmony of some familiar hymns from the hymnal.
Practices would probably be before church on Sundays.  You do NOT have to be a
n opera singer or even read music.  All that is required is an interest....
and some ability to carry a tune! 
 
If you are intrigued by this possibility, please let Cathy or George know.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A warm welcome to all visitors.  If the Pastor or any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or Rev. Harpster at 802-875-8895. His email is harpsterd@vermontel.net.  Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church.
 
Scripture Readings and Sermon for the Day
Luke 5:  1-11
“Being a Disciple”
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting on February 22 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of February 12 were $885.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Coffee Hour

A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of February.  

Ushers for the months of February and March
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.  Thank you for your service.                
                       Ushers                   Communion         
February 19      Open
February 26      Open      
March 5           Laura                          Laura        
March 12         Open      
Mach 19           Open
March 26          Open           


Free Community Dinner  
The United Church will partner with Black River Good Neighbors in hosting a free community dinner on
Sunday, March 5th @ 5:00 P.M. here at the Church. 
 
All that is required is your help to prepare and serve this dinner to the community.
 
Signup sheets are available for:
Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 A.M. for food preparation and set up.
Sunday, March 5th for serving and clean up.
 
Please donate your time to this worthy cause

 
 





 
 
 
 
Lenten Bible Study
 
For the 2017 Lenten season, plans are to focus on Christianity’s most famous prayer, Lord’s Prayer.
 

We will be using John Dominic Crossan, The Greatest Prayer:
Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of the Lord’s Prayer.
New York:  HarperCollins, 2011.  
 
It is a prayer that we say together every Sunday in our worship together. Moreover, it is a prayer that most of us know by heart and one we carry with us wherever we go. 
Nevertheless, familiarity can have its negatives, the main one assuming we know the spiritual depths our Lord is affirming in this model for prayer.
 
Cost for the book is $11.00.  See Bill Kneebone for a copy.  The six sessions in the Ladies Parlor will run from
Wednesday, March 1 to Wednesday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, February 19, 2017

2/15/2017

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A warm welcome to all visitors.  If the Pastor or any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or
Rev. Harpster at 802-875-8895. His email is harpsterd@vermontel.net. 
Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church.
 
Upcoming Meetings

-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting on February 22 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of February 12 were $885.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Coffee Hour

A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of February.  

Ushers for the months of February and March
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.  Thank you for your service.                
                       Ushers                   Communion         
February 19      Open
February 26      Open      
March 5           Laura                   Laura        
March 12         Open      
Mach 19           Open
March 26          Open
          
Free Community Dinner  
The United Church will partner with Black River Good Neighbors in hosting a free community dinner on Sunday, March 5th @ 5:00 P.M. here at the Church.  
All that is required is your help to prepare and serve this dinner to the community. 
 
Signup sheets are available for:
Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 A.M. for food preparation
and set up.
Sunday, March 5th for serving and clean up.
 
Please donate your time to this worthy cause
 
Lenten Bible Study 
For the 2017 Lenten season, plans are to focus on Christianity’s most famous prayer,
Lord’s Prayer.
 

We will be using John Dominic Crossan, The Greatest Prayer:
Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of the Lord’s Prayer.
New York:  HarperCollins, 2011.  
 
It is a prayer that we say together every Sunday in our worship together.
Moreover, it is a prayer that most of us know by heart and one we carry with us
wherever we go. 
Nevertheless, familiarity can have its negatives, the main one assuming we
know the spiritual depths our Lord is affirming in this model for prayer.
 
Cost for the book is $11.00.  See Bill Kneebone for a copy. 
The six sessions in the Ladies Parlor will run from
Wednesday, March 1 to Wednesday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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UNITED CHURCH OF LUDLOW - Weekly News - Sunday, February 12, 2017

2/8/2017

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A warm welcome to all visitors.  If the Pastor or any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or Rev. Harpster at 802-875-8895. His email is harpsterd@vermontel.net.  Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church.
 
Scripture Readings and Sermon for the Day
Psalm 119:  1-8
Matthew 5:  13-20
“It is About Relationships”
 
Upcoming Meetings

-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting on February 22 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of February 5 $830.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Coffee Hour

A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of February.  


Ushers for the month of February
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.  Thank you for your service.                
                       Ushers            
February 12        Anne & Andy
February 19        Open
February 26        Open      
           
 





 
 
 
 
Lenten Bible Study 
For the 2017 Lenten season, plans are to focus on Christianity’s most famous prayer, Lord’s Prayer.
 

We will be using John Dominic Crossan, The Greatest Prayer:
Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of the Lord’s Prayer.
New York:  HarperCollins, 2011.  
 
It is a prayer that we say together every Sunday in our worship together. Moreover, it is a prayer that most of us know by heart and one we carry with us wherever we go. 
Nevertheless, familiarity can have its negatives, the main one assuming we know the spiritual depths our Lord is affirming in this model for prayer.
 
Cost for the book is $11.00.  See Bill Kneebone for a copy.  The six sessions in the Ladies Parlor will run from
Wednesday, March 1 to Wednesday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M.
 

 
 

 
Valentines’ Dinner
 
For many years, our Church has arranged for a Valentines’ Dinner.  If you are interested in having one of these fun-filled evenings this year, please let David Almond know. 
As of Tuesday morning - 28 people already have signed up for the dinner.

The Valentine's Dinner is not restricted to United Church folks so everyone should feel free to invite others (2 of those signed up are not affiliated with the Church).
 
If enough people are interested, David will arrange for a dinner at the Landgrove Inn on -  Friday, February 10, 2017
-  cash bar from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
-  dinner from to 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
-  order from menu;
-  use your own credit card to cover costs
(usually about $30 per person plus beverages). 
Contact David at 228-2414 or bethalmond@tds.net.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, February 5, 2017

2/1/2017

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A warm welcome to all visitors.  If the Pastor or any member of the congregation
may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or Rev.
Harpster at 802-875-8895. His email is harpsterd@vermontel.net. 
Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church.
 
Upcoming Meetings

-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting on February 22 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of January 29th were $1,265.00.
The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Coffee Hour

A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall.
Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg  will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of February.   

Ushers for the month of February
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those
Sundays that are open.  Thank you for your service.                
                       Ushers                   Communion         
February 5          Laura                     Laura
February 12        Anne & Andy
February 19        Open
February 26        Open      
           
Heating Efficiency
The Church has two furnaces – one for the downstairs and one for the upstairs.
The upstairs heating system works well.  The downstairs heating system, not so much.
 
As we all know, heat rises.  When the downstairs heating system is turned on,
it keeps on heating until the specified temperature is reached.
The specified temperature is rarely reached when the doors from the social hall
and/or the kitchen to the front hallway are left open (as they frequently are)
because the heat rises up the stairs, frequently making the sanctuary too hot.
 
Besides the discomfort, a lot of fuel is wasted when those doors are open.
So please keep those doors closed as much as possible during the heating season. 
 
 Lenten Bible Study 
For the 2017 Lenten season, plans are to focus on Christianity’s most famous prayer,
Lord’s Prayer.
 

We will be using John Dominic Crossan, The Greatest Prayer:
Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of the Lord’s Prayer.
New York:  HarperCollins, 2011.  
 
It is a prayer that we say together every Sunday in our worship together.
Moreover, it is a prayer that most of us know by heart and one we carry with us
wherever we go. 
Nevertheless, familiarity can have its negatives, the main one assuming
we know the spiritual depths our Lord is affirming in this model for prayer.
 
Cost for the book is $11.00.  See Bill Kneebone for a copy. 
The six sessions in the Ladies Parlor will run from
Wednesday, March 1 to Wednesday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M.
 
 
Valentines’ Dinner 
For many years, our Church has arranged for a Valentines’ Dinner. 
If you are interested in having one of these fun-filled evenings this year,
please let David Almond know.  

The Valentine's Dinner is not restricted to United Church folks so everyone
should feel free to invite others (2 of those signed up are not affiliated with the Church).
 
If enough people are interested, David will arrange for a dinner at the
Landgrove Inn on -  Friday, February 10, 2017
-  cash bar from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
-  dinner from to 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
-  order from menu;
-  use your own credit card to cover costs
(usually about $30 per person plus beverages). 
Contact David at 228-2414 or bethalmond@tds.net.
 
 
 
 

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