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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sepember 4, 2016

8/31/2016

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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.
 
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
**Deacon’s Meeting –  This Sunday after church service.
Executive Committee, Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending August 28 were $934.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).

Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston are the Altar Guild people during the month of September.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 
 
Ushers for the month of September
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.   
                        Ushers                               
**All dates in September open.
 
From the Executive Board
Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November.
 
The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage.
 
Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position.
          
Gifts in Memory of Ed Boadway
Gifts to the church in memory of Ed are encouraged.
They will be used to provide a scholarship fund in his name for individuals learning to play the organ through the Vermont Chapter of American Guild of Organists.
As with other special donations, these gifts will be acknowledged
Reformation Sunday, October 30. 
 
Labor Day Weekend Gathering at the Thomson’s 
Five years ago on August 28th Tropical Storm Irene destroyed our house. Throughout Labor Day weekend our friends labored to salvage what they could from our home. 
In 2016 we would like to celebrate their labors with old friends and new.
 
When: Saturday, September 3rd, 5 - 9PM
Where: Thomson’s on Lake Pauline
 
Bring a dish to share, bathing suit, and dancing shoes. 
A ‘DJ’ will be playing music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
 
Please RSVP with your favorite song from that era including a special song you danced to at your wedding.
George & Linda
thomson131vt@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - August 28, 2016

8/24/2016

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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.
 
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending  August 21 were $837.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).

Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston are the Altar Guild people during the month of August.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 
 
Ushers for the month of August
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.   
                        Ushers                               
August 28    Anne & Andy
**All dates in September open.

From the Executive Board
Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November.
 
The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage.
 
Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position.
  
Labor Day Week-end Gathering at the Thomson’s
Five years ago on August 28th Tropical Storm Irene destroyed our house. Throughout Labor Day week-end our friends labored to salvage what they could from our home. In 2016 we would like to celebrate their labors with old friends and new.
 
When: Saturday, September 3rd, 5 - 9PM
Where: Thomsons on Lake Pauline
 
Bring a dish to share, bathing suit, and dancing shoes. 
A ‘DJ’ will be playing music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
 
Please RSVP with your favorite song from that era including a special song you danced to at your wedding.
George & Linda
thomson131vt@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - August 21, 2016

8/17/2016

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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.
 
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Executive Committee – Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending  August 14 were $2,397.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).

Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston are the Altar Guild people during the month of August.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 
 
Ushers for the month of August
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.   
                        Ushers                               
August 21    Anne & Andy
August 28    Anne & Andy
**All dates in September open.
  
From the Executive Board
Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November.
 
The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage.
 
Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position.
 
Guest Organist
Our guest organist this morning is Connie Wilcox.  We thank her for being with us today.
 
Mary Owen
Mary‘s new address in Massachusetts:
735 Lenox Street, Athol, MA 01331.
Email:  marysunshine20@yahoo.com
 
Rev. Sidney J. Lambert
Rev. Sidney Lambert, former pastor of the church, has been extremely ill and in a hospital in Georgia.  Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his wife Bonita who is also in the hospital.  His mailing address for those who wish to send him a card is as follows:
REV. SIDNEY J. LAMBERT
545 ADAMS ST
SPARTA, GA. 31087-1972
 
Springfield Community Chorus Summer Concert  at the United Church.
Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. 
Selections will include medleys from Les Miserables and George M. Cohan, as well as spirituals and several other pieces. 
 
The Chorus will be beginning its 50th Season in September.  Please come celebrate with them. Donations Appreciated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, August 14, 2016

8/10/2016

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Cli 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.
 
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Executive Committee – Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 P.M.
Rummage Sale – Cancelled
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending     August 7 were $1,180.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston are the Altar Guild people during the month of August.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 
 
Ushers for the month of August
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.   
                        Ushers                               
         
August 14    *Open
August 21    *Open
August 28    *Open
 
Ross A. Johnston
Ross A. Johnston died on Saturday, August 6, 2016.  His funeral service was held on Friday, August 12 at the church.  
 
From the Executive Board
Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November.
 
The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage.
 
Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. 
 
Guest Organist
Our guest organist this morning is Karlaine Livingston of Claremont, New Hampshire.  We thank her for being with us today. 
 
Mary Owen
Mary‘s new address in Massachusetts:
735 Lenox Street, Athol, MA 01331.
Email:  marysunshine20@yahoo.com
 
Rev. Sidney J. Lambert
Rev. Sidney Lambert, former pastor of the church, has been extremely ill and in a hospital in Georgia.  Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his wife Bonita who is also in the hospital.  His mailing address for those who wish to send him a card is as follows:
REV. SIDNEY J. LAMBERT
545 ADAMS ST
SPARTA, GA. 31087-1972 
  
Fund Raiser for Opera Theatre of Weston at the United Church.
Sunday August 14, 2016 at 4:00 PM. 
Program includes selections from Madame Butterfly, Candide, Gilbert & Sullivan, Porgy and Bess, South Pacific and Die Fledermaus.   
 
Opera Theatre of Weston is best known for past performances of The Little Prince, The Happy Prince, Hansel and Gretel, Die Fledermaus, Noaha’s Ark most recently a new opera based on the book, The Secret Garden.   
 
This group has introduced opera to students at many local schools and has included many local children in these performances.  Donations Appreciated
 
Springfield Community Chorus Summer Concert at the United Church.
Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. 
Selections will include medleys from Les Miserables and George M. Cohan, as well as spirituals and several other pieces.  
 
The Chorus will be beginning its 50th Season in September.  Please come celebrate with them. Donations Appreciated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - August 7, 2016

8/3/2016

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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.
 
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Executive Committee – Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 P.M.
Rummage Sale – Cancelled
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending July 31 were $909.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).

Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston are the Altar Guild people during the month of August.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 
 
Ushers for the month of August
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open.   
                     Ushers      Communion                              
August 7      *Open          Ginny & Bob
August 14    *Open
August 21    *Open
August 28    *Open 
 
From the Executive Board
Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November.
 
The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage.
 
Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position.
 
Guest Organist
Our guest organist this morning is Karlaine Livingston of Claremont, New Hampshire.  We thank her for being with us today. 
 
Fund Raiser for Opera Theatre of Weston at the United Church.
Sunday August 14, 2016 at 4:00 PM. 
Program includes selections from Madame Butterfly, Candide, Gilbert & Sullivan, Porgy and Bess, South Pacific and Die Fledermaus. 
 
Opera Theatre of Weston is best known for past performances of The Little Prince, The Happy Prince, Hansel and Gretel, Die Fledermaus, Noaha’s Ark most recently a new opera based on the book, The Secret Garden. 
 
This group has introduced opera to students at many local schools and has included many local children in these performances.  Donations Appreciated
  
 
Springfield Community Chorus Summer Concert at the United Church.
Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. 
Selections will include medleys from Les Miserables and George M. Cohan, as well as spirituals and several other pieces.
 
The Chorus will be beginning its 50th Season in September.  Please come celebrate with them. Donations Appreciated
 
 
 
 
 


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