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.
Annual Meeting – November 13 Following the Service of Worship
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 23 were $1119.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of October. 
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Guest Organist
Our guest organist this morning is Connie Wilcox.  We thank her for being with us today. 
 
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          
October 30            Linda & George
November 6           Laura & Brenda
November 13         Anne & Andy
November 20         Open
November 27         Open
 
2016-2017 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 2016-2017 budget.  
Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
Reformation Sunday, October 30th
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.  
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 26 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 16 were $1,717.00.
The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (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. 
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall.
Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Guest Organist
Our guest organist this morning is Joan Bishop of North Clarendon, Vermont. 
We thank her for being with us today.

 
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          
October 23            Open
October 30            Linda & George
November 6           Laura & Brenda
November 13         Open
November 20         Open
November 27         Open
 
2016-2017 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 2016-2017 budget.   
Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
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.
 
 
Reformation Sunday, October 30th 
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 in this week’s bulletin.  
To be included in the bulletin for Reformation Sunday, all gifts should be made
out to the United Church of Ludlow and be in the church office by Wednesday, October 26th.    
For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. 
 
 
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.  
 
 
Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting
October 23, 2016 Bellows Falls United Church

FIGHTING FOR THE POWERLESS:
SUPPORTING REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN VERMONT
 
The presentation and discussion will feature
Amila Merzdanovic, current director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program
in Burlington and coordinator of refugee resettlement in Rutland.  
Ms. Merzdanovic was herself a refugee from the War in Bosnia who was resettled in Vermont.  She will offer insight into the vetting process and data about the 28 cultures currently
settled in Vermont.  
Finally there will be discussion anticipating the arrival of Syrian refugees this Fall and
of how churches throughout the state plan to support the new arrivals and how your
church can join in.
 
The schedule is:
 
1-1:30 P.M.              Arrival and refreshments
1:30-2:00 P.M.        Worship with special music
                               and Business Meeting
2-3:30 P.M.             Presentation and Discussion
 
You need only attend the Presentation/Discussion part.
I strong urge attendance for this important and much in the news issue.  Bob
 
 
 
 

Click h 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 26 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 9 were $1,027.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (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. 
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Guest Organist
Our guest organist this morning is Catherine Fullenwider of Rutland, Vermont.  We thank her for being with us today.
 
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 16            Laura & Judi
October 23            Open
October 30            Linda & George
 
 
2016-2017 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 2016-2017 budget.
 Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
Deacon Luncheon- October 16
Join us for a Deacon’s Luncheon after church this morning.  
All are welcome. 
 
Reformation Sunday, October 30th 
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 in this week’s bulletin. 
 
To be included in the bulletin for Reformation Sunday, all gifts should be made out to the United Church of Ludlow and be in the church office by Wednesday, October 26th.   
 
For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. 
 
 
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.  

Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting
October 23, 2016
Bellows Falls United Church

FIGHTING FOR THE POWERLESS:  SUPPORTING REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN VERMONT
The presentation and discussion will feature
Amila Merzdanovic, current director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in Burlington and coordinator of refugee resettlement in Rutland.
 
Ms. Merzdanovic was herself a refugee from the War in Bosnia who was resettled in Vermont.  She will offer insight into the vetting process and data about the 28 cultures currently settled in Vermont.
 
Finally there will be discussion anticipating the arrival of Syrian refugees this Fall and of how churches throughout the state plan to support the new arrivals and how your church can join in.
 
The schedule is:
 
1-1:30 P.M.              Arrival and refreshments
1:30-2:00 P.M.        Worship with special music
                               and Business Meeting
2-3:30 P.M.             Presentation and Discussion
 
You need only attend the Presentation/Discussion part.
I strong urge attendance for this important and much in the news issue.  Bob 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 802-228-4211or 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 26 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 2 were $964.00. The costs for
each week are $1,438.46 (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. 
 
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 9              Sandy & Jim
October 16            Laura & Judi
October 23            Open
October 30            Linda & George
 
2016-2017 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 2016-2017 budget.  
Please submit them as soon as possible.
 
Deacon Luncheon- October 16
Join us for a Deacon Luncheon after church on October 16.  
It will be a potluck luncheon, so bring a dish that you would like to share. (We can have the
ovens on if you need to keep something warm).  The deacons will take care of the desserts
and beverages.  All are welcome.  
 
Reformation Sunday, October 30th 
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 in this week’s bulletin. 
To be included in the bulletin for Reformation Sunday, all gifts should be made out
to the United Church of Ludlow and be in the church office by Wednesday, October 26th.   
For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. 
 
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. 
 
Outreach Committee
Just to refresh your memories, our Outreach Committee has reserved $500 until the
end of the church year, which is September 30, to donate to a worthy cause.  
Last year we gave this money to the Nepal Disaster Relief effort as part of the
conference contributions. 
The year before that we used it to make and fill school kit bags as part of the
UCC Disaster Ministries. 
This year we have decided to give it to the Scholarship Fund which has been started
in memory of Ed Boadway for students learning to play the organ.  
We have a total budget of $4,000.  Two years ago the church members voted to give
$1,750 to BRGN and the same amount to Malayaka House each year, reserving
the $500 for year’s end.  
We hope this meets with everyone’s approval.  What better way to show our
love and appreciation for all of Ed’s contributions to our worship services and our church family. 
 
Malayaka House Founder to Visit Church 
On Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 P.M., Robert Fleming will describe recent events at
Malayaka House, the small Entebbe Uganda orphanage that he founded and is the
international focus of our outreach mission.  
Also, George and Linda Thomson will present a slide show of the highlights of their
August two-week visit to MH, which included a safari led by MH people.  
The public has been invited to attend this not-to-be-missed MH event.  Desserts
(some from African recipes) and beverages will be served.  
MH crafts, which make great gifts for Christmas and other occasions, will be
available for purchase.  
If you would like to bake some of the desserts, African recipes are available from Judi Krieger.  
 
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.