eformation Sunday, October 25
On Reformation Sunday, the church will remember individuals from our community who have died this past year. Rev. Harpster will also dedicate gifts to the church that have been made in the past year.See list of memorials below.
  
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 802-228-4211or 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 Committee - Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Upcoming Events
-   Windham Union Association Meeting – November 1
-   Fund-raising supper – November 14 – 5 to 7 P.M.
 -  Annual Congregational Meeting – November 15
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 18 were $1,809.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share the Altar Guild duties for the month of October and November. 
A very special thank you to Laura Caravatt for the beautiful arrangements that were displayed on the altar during the summer.  
Also, we thank Anne Oakes and Andy Ohotnicky for the lovely Harvest arrangement and the mums about the church.
  
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 October & November
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    
October 25            **Open
November 1           Laura               Sandy & Jim
November 8           **Open
November 15          **Open
November 22          **Open
November 29          **Open
 
2015-2016 Offering Envelopes
They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund.  They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2015-2016 budget.
Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
The meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, November 15, 2015
Reports will be given and the budget put to a vote.
Please make an effort to attend.
 
The Church will hold a fund-raising supper of beef stew on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 5 to 7 P.M.
Sign-up sheets for food preparation and donations as well as job responsibilities are available.  Please sign up for this important event.  See Jean Eggleston or Pat Liao for further information.
  
Windham-Union Association (UCC) Fall Meeting 
The Vermont Interfaith Action and Public Assets Institute will be the featured speakers at the Windham-Union Association meeting on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Springfield.
 
Their presentation, which they have been sharing with people of faith throughout the state, will focus on Building Vermont’s Moral Economy. 
 
Learn how income inequality is being caused by inequities in our systems, even in progressive Vermont, and discover ways to take action toward positive change. 
Questions, contact Debbie Ingram at 802-310-4625 or debbie@viavt.org.  A reception will follow the presentation.
           
 
In memory of the individuals from our community of faith who have died this past year….
 
Elaine Dale Piper Leo
        November 3, 1926 – February 9, 2015
 
Robert A. Merrill
        August 24, 1925 – March 9, 2015
 
Ronald L. Whittaker
        March 23, 1932 – April 2, 2015
 
Vera Janet (Pelkey) Round
        January 8, 1924 – January 9, 2015
 
 
GIFTS
 
Painting by Susan Kneebone presented to our church family and the glory of God is placed in the new handicapped accessible bathroom.  This painting is inspired by our lovely mountain valley in Ludlow and the beautiful flowers that accent these surroundings.
        by Susan Kneebone
  
A flower box under our new sign to embellish the outside décor of our church was crafted and planted by Andy Ohotnicky with flowers arranged by Anne Oakes.
    
 
     In Memory Of...
 
Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Lucas
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Harpster
James E. Harpster
   By Donald and Johanna L. Harpster
 
John Wessel
   Vermont Organ Builder
   by Ed Boadway

Families of Peplau, Hamilton and Hanscom
   by Jim and Sandy Peplau

Loved ones
   by Laura Caravatt

Departed loved ones
   by Jean Eggleston

Janet and C.J.Stewart and Tim Stewart
            and Jill Burton
   by Judi and Julian Krieger

Rose Lee
   by Jean Eggleston, Lenora Kubis, Kai Sun Lai
Frederick Y. Ng, Gus and Alice Cirielli,
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ng, Dorothy Chang and family, Carmelito and Alex Liao, Gwen Lee, Marji Lee, Arline Chang and family, Evelyn Lee,
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Lee, Barbara Whittaker, Jackie Hunt, Patricia Kuntz, JoAnn Mitza,
Kay O’Hara, Janet Pace

Ronald Whittaker
  by Barbara Whittaker
 
Piper Leo
    by the family of Piper Leo with thanks
    to Jean Eggleston and the Hartnett family for
    their love and friendship.
 
William and Darlene Kneebone
    and Colonel Robert Miller and Jean Miller
    by Mr. and Mrs. William Kneebone

 Donald Stuart McKay
     by Joyce McKay Steggles
 
Alvia Arango DeCifuentes (Columbia)
Timothy Gentry
Theresa Gurdak
Robert Merrill
Margaret Hannich Schmutz (Switzerland)
Virginia Sirois
   by Ginny and Bob Kottkamp
 
David W. Tucker
   Beloved brother and son of Evelyn Tucker
   by Barbara and Ross Johnston

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 802-228-4211or 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 Committee - Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Upcoming Events
-       Reformation Sunday – October 25 - Remembrance of Deceased Members and Dedication of Memorial Gifts.
-       Windham Union Association Meeting – November 1
-       Annual Congregational Meeting – November 15
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 11 were $1,234.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
 Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share the Altar Guild duties for the month of October.  Enjoy the beautiful flowers which are given by Laura Caravatt.
 
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 October
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                
October 18            **Open
October 25            **Open
 
2015-2016 Offering Envelopes
They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund.  They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2015-2016 budget.  Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
Beef Stew Dinner 
The Church will hold a fund raising supper of “beef stew” on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  
Sign-up sheets for food preparation and donations as well as job responsibilities are available.  Please sign up for this important event.  See Jean Eggleston or Pat Liao for further information.

Harvest Home Sunday
The annual service of Harvest Home is celebrated in our service of worship this morning.
 
Gifts of food items to the Good Neighbors Food Shelf are encouraged. The following is a list of food most needed by the Food Shelf:  canned fruits, esp. apple sauce, pancake mix and syrup, cereal, tuna fish, canned meats, canned vegetables, evaporated milk, crackers, and pasta or rice sides. 
 
Monetary gifts are also encouraged. Checks should be made out to United Church of Ludlow specified for the Good Neighbors Food Shelf.  An offering envelope is provided for your convenience.
 
 
Reformation Sunday, October 25
On Reformation Sunday, Rev. Harpster will dedicate gifts to the church that have been made in the past year.  Members and friends of the church also have the opportunity to present monetary gifts in memory or in honor of individuals. 
 
A dedication form is provided with this week’s bulletin.  To be included in the bulletin for Reformation Sunday, all gifts made out to United Church of Ludlow should be in the church office by Wednesday, October 21.  For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. 
 
Windham-Union Association (UCC) Fall Meeting 
The Vermont Interfaith Action and Public Assets Institute will be the featured speakers at the Windham-Union Association meeting on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Springfield.
 
Their presentation, which they have been sharing with people of faith throughout the state, will focus on “Building Vermont’s Moral Economy.” 
 
Learn how income inequality is being caused by inequities in our systems, even in progressive Vermont, and discover ways to take action toward positive change. 
Questions, contact Debbie Ingram at 802-310-4625 or debbie@viavt.org.  A reception will follow the presentation.
 
Organ Restoration
Ed Boadway’s latest organ restoration and transplant is a large, 1912 Estey, to be dedicated Sunday, October 18th in the Brownsville Community Church.  The 4:00 P.M. program includes music for trumpet and organ, and details are in the local weeklies.
 
 
 
 
 

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 802-228-4211or 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 Committee - Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Upcoming Events
-    Harvest Home at Peplau’s Happy Acres – October 17
-    Harvest Home Sunday – October 18
-    Reformation Sunday – October 25 - Remembrance of Deceased Members and Dedication of Memorial Gifts.
-       Windham Union Association Meeting – November 1
-       Annual Congregational Meeting – November 15
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 4 were $1,027.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
 Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share the Altar Guild duties for the month of October.  Enjoy the beautiful flowers which are given by Laura Caravatt.
 
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 October
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                
October 11            Anne & Andy
October 18            **Open
October 25            **Open
 
2015-2016 Offering Envelopes
They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund.  They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2015-2016 budget.  Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
Reformation Sunday, October 25
On Reformation Sunday, Rev. Harpster will dedicate gifts to the church that have been made in the past year.  Members and friends of the church also have the opportunity to present monetary gifts in memory or in honor of individuals. 
 
A dedication form is provided with this week’s bulletin.  To be included in the bulletin for Reformation Sunday, all gifts made out to United Church of Ludlow should be in the church office by Wednesday, October 21.  For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. 
 
Harvest Supper at Peplau’s Happy Acres
All of our church friends are invited to our Harvest Supper on Saturday, October 17 at 6 P.M. at our farm in S. Reading, VT. 
Our menu will be food that we have raised or harvested from the land. Just bring yourself and whatever you would like to drink.
 
If you are planning on coming, just let us know by calling 484-7806. If you need directions to our farm, we can give those to you when we talk on the phone.
 
See you on the 17th.
Jim and Sandy Peplau
826 Twenty Mile Stream Road, S. Reading
 
 
Harvest Home Sunday, October 18
The annual service of Harvest Home will be celebrated on Sunday, October 18.
 
Gifts of food items to the Good Neighbors Food Shelf are encouraged. The following is a list of food most needed by the Food Shelf:  canned fruits, esp. apple sauce, pancake mix and syrup, cereal, tuna fish, canned meats, canned vegetables, evaporated milk, crackers, and pasta or rice sides. 
 
Monetary gifts are also encouraged. Checks should be made out to United Church of Ludlow specified for the Good Neighbors Food Shelf.  An offering envelope is provided for your convenience.
 
 
Windham-Union Association (UCC) Fall Meeting 
The Vermont Interfaith Action and Public Assets Institute will be the featured speakers at the
Windham-Union Association meeting on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Springfield.
 
Their presentation, which they have been sharing with people of faith throughout the state, will focus on“Building Vermont’s Moral Economy.” 
 
Learn how income inequality is being caused by inequities in our systems, even in progressive Vermont, and discover ways to take action toward positive change.  
Questions, contact Debbie Ingram at 802-310-4625 or debbie@viavt.org.  A reception will follow the presentation.