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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, December 2, 2018

11/30/2018

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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. 
 
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the pastor, Rev. Harpster. 
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events 
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Dedication of Christmas Fund Veterans of the Cross Offering – December 23
-Christmas Eve Service – Monday, December 24, 7:30 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending November 25 were $550.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).  
 
Season of Advent
The Advent Season, in preparation for the birth of our savior, begins this Sunday.  George and Linda Thomson will lead us in the lighting of the first Advent Candle – Hope. 
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of December.
 
Coffee Hour  
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Christmas Flowers 
Christmas Season is approaching.  If you would like to make a donation for the Christmas flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones, please contact Anne Oakes. 
 
 Springfield Community Chorus Holiday Concerts
The Springfield Community Chorus under the direction of Ken Olssen will present its Holiday Concerts at First Baptist Church, Chester, Vermont on Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.and at First Congregational Church UCC, Springfield, Vermont on December 2 at 3:00 p.m. 
  
 Handel’s Messiah – Grace Church
On Sunday, December 2, Grace Church will present the annual performances of Handel’s Messiah.
 
The Rutland Area Chorus, soloists and orchestra will perform the concerts at 3:30 P.M. and 7 P.M. under the direction of Alastair Stout, Minister of Music at Grace Church.
The Messiah soloists are:
Allison Devery-Steinmetz of Montpelier, soprano;
Amy Frostman of South Burlington, alto;
Cameron Steinmetz of Montpelier, tenor;
and Zebulun McLellan of Tinmouth, bass. 
Handel’s Messiah, one of the great Baroque choral masterpieces, depicts the prophecy and birth of Jesus Christ as told by Isaiah, the prophet and the writers of the Gospels.
A free will offering will be received and a reception will follow the 7 P.M. performance. 
  
TIS THE SEASON
 
The tree in Fellowship Hall welcomes the holidays and is decorated with bows and bowties this year!
 
While most of us have just enjoyed the bounty of Thanksgiving and anticipate the joys of Christmas, many families in our community continue to struggle. Thus, on the back of every bowtie is the name of a child, his or her size and items on a wish list. Only suggestions; any item big or small is appreciated and needed, particularly warm clothing.
 
The United Church has always been most generous. If you select a child, please place the unwrapped  items in a bag with the bowtie attached under the tree by December 8th or the 15th at the latest. Presents can then be delivered with Holiday Food Baskets from Black River Good Neighbors on December 20th.
 
If you are able to be a driver and help out with the deliveries on December 20th, please talk to Lee Potter, Bob Kottkamp or call Jane Pixley at 226-7622.
 
Black River Good Neighbors appreciates your spirit of generosity and wishes everyone a joyful Holiday Season with family and friends.
 
 
2018 Christmas Fund for Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund 
In this holy and joyous time of year, our thoughts turn to the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the light of the world. 
For 117 years, the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund has been a way in which we, as members of the United Church of Christ and the predecessor denominations, reflect the love of Jesus Christ in the lives of the many women and men who have so faithfully and selflessly served, and who now find themselves facing unforeseen financial crises.
 
The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 23. An offering envelope is enclosed in the bulletin.
 

 
 
 
 
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News  - November 25, 2018

11/19/2018

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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. 
 
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the pastor, Rev. Harpster.  He can be reached
either by phone at 802-875-8895 or by email at harpsterd@vermontel.net.
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events 
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Committee Meeting, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.
-Advent/Christmas Communion, December 2 at 10:15 A.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending November 18 were $993.00. The costs for each week are $1,555.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).  
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of November
 
Coffee Hour  
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.

 TIS THE SEASON
 
The tree in Fellowship Hall welcomes the holidays and is decorated with bows and bowties this year!
 
While most of us have just enjoyed the bounty of Thanksgiving and anticipate the joys of Christmas, many families in our community continue to struggle. Thus, on the back of every bowtie is the name of a child, his or her size and items on a wish list. Only suggestions; any item big or small is appreciated and needed, particularly warm clothing.
 
The United Church has always been most generous. If you select a child, please place the unwrapped  items in a bag with the bowtie attached under the tree by December 8th or the 15th at the latest. Presents can then be delivered with Holiday Food Baskets from Black River Good Neighbors on December 20th.
 
If you are able to be a driver and help out with the deliveries on December 20th, please talk to Lee Potter, Bob Kottkamp or call Jane Pixley at 226-7622.


 
 
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, November 18, 2018

11/14/2018

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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. 
 
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the pastor, Rev. Harpster
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events 
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Committee Meeting, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.
-Advent/Christmas Communion, December 2 at 10:15 A.M.
 
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
Jean Eggleston and Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of November
   
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of
November 11 were $1,555.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 

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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - Sunday, November 11, 2018

11/7/2018

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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. 
 
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the pastor, Rev. Harpster.  He can be reached
either by phone at 802-875-8895 or by email at harpsterd@vermontel.net.
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events 
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
- Annual Meeting of Congregation with Potluck Luncheon,
This Sunday following service of worship . 
 -Executive Committee Meeting, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending November 4 were $1,077.99. The costs for each week are $1,155.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). 
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Linda Alexander 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. 
   
 Annual Meeting of the Congregation   THIS SUNDAY
 The annual meeting will be held following worship this Sunday.
 Reports will be given, and the budget put to a vote.
 
A Potluck Luncheon organized by the Deacons will precede the meeting in the social hall.
Bring a dish to share.
 
Come share in the fellowship at this important meeting of the church.
  
Special Concert:  Credo – St. Petersburg Men Ensemble 
Credo, the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble, Russia will present a special concert at the United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School Street, Bellows Falls, Vermont
 on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
 
 The program will include some the of masterpieces of World Classic Choral Sacred Music and traditional Russian Folk Songs.  A freewill offering will be taken. 
 For more information, contact 463-4323.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - November 4, 2018

11/2/2018

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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. 
 
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the pastor, Rev. Harpster.  He can be reached
either by phone at 802-875-8895 or by email at harpsterd@vermontel.net.
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events 
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
- Annual Meeting of Congregation with Potluck Luncheon, November 11 following service of worship  
 -Executive Committee Meeting, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 28 were $733.00. The costs for each week are $1,155.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).   
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of October. Special thanks to Laura Caravatt for her beautiful flower arrangements this summer. 
 
Coffee Hour  
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
 
Daylight Savings Time Ends November 4
Reminder to turn your clocks back one hour.
 
Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting
The Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting will be held today at Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro, VT on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m.
 
Pastor Harpster and the Kottkamps will be attending the meeting and we invite congregation members to join us!
 
The meeting provides an opportunity to get a good look at the love—material and spiritual--our church provides to the world beyond the USA.
 
Rev.Scott Couper, newly installed Pastor and Teacher for Centre Church, will offer reflections on his long-term ministry experience with UCC Global Ministries, and how OUR churches might get involved!  This will be preceded by a short business meeting of our Association and followed by a time of fellowship after!
 
 Annual Meeting of the Congregation 
The annual meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, November 11, 2018. 
Reports will be given, and the budget put to a vote.
 
A Potluck Luncheon organized by the Deacons will precede the meeting in the social hall.
Bring a food item to share. Come share in the fellowship at this important
meeting of the church.
 


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