A warm welcome to all visitors.  If we may be of service to you, please contact the
church office at 802-228-4211 or George O. Thomson, President of the United Church at
802-228-6275. His email is thomson131vt@gmail.com. Please be sure to sign the
guest book located at the entrance to the church.
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting – January 24, at 7:00 P.M.
                        
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of December 24th will be listed next week.
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 and Jean Eggleston will do the Altar Guild duties for the
month of December.
 
Miracle Sunday
Sunday, February 11, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the day I was critically injured
in a catastrophic skiing accident.  No one thought I would live, but God had other plans. 
 
I plan to lead the church in worship that day - Miracle Sunday.  I know that there are
other parishioners whose lives have been touched by God in miraculous ways.  If you
would like to share your story, that of a loved one, or have someone else tell your
story, please contact me.  LindaThomson@Hypnovations.com or 802-558-9055
 
SOUPFEST 2018 - January 14th – Come One, Come All
In the Social Room immediately following our Church Service.

This is the event you have been waiting for.  We have decided to move
Soupfest to the Church so that we do not have to limit the number of people invited. 
As in the past, we will supply salad and bread. 

Please bring a soup to enter into the contest for Soup of the Year. You are all the
judges.  The contest and prizes will be the same.   Please let Lisha know what
you are bringing as this is SoupFest and hopefully we will get lots of soups.
 
Sign Up Sheet on table in Fellowship Hall.
Any questions  - please call us at – 802-226-7445 or email Lklaiber@gmail.com
-Lisha and Fred
 

A warm welcome to all visitors.  If we may be of service to you, please contact the
church office at 802-228-4211 or George O. Thomson, President of the United Church at
802-228-6275. His email is thomson131vt@gmail.com. Please be sure to sign the
guest book located at the entrance to the church.
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Board Meeting – January 24, at 7:00 P.M.
                        
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of December 17 were $4,517.00.
The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Season of Advent
The Advent Season, in preparation for the birth of our savior, continues this Sunday. 
Anne Oakes and Andy Ohotnicky will lead us in the lighting of the fourth
Advent Candle – Joy.
 
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 and Jean Eggleston will do the Altar Guild duties for the
month of December.
 
Giving Tree - Thank You All
The Christmas elves from Black River Good Neighbors came to the church and gathered the presents from under the tree.
 
As always they were overwhelmed by the generosity of the parishioners and their
thoughtful selection of gifts for the children. The elves will spend a week organizing
bags of gifts for all the children in each family.
 
On December 21, food baskets and your gifts will be delivered to the humblest homes
in our neighborhoods and in the more remote corners of the area. The deliveries will
bring joy to the children, and families will be able to share a warm and festive holiday
meal together.
 
Families are grateful to all the people who have been so generous. May we all share
the joy of helping others in the greater community and pray for the well being of all in
the year ahead.

Miracle Sunday
Sunday, February 11, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the day I was critically injured
in a catastrophic skiing accident.  No one thought I would live, but God had other plans. 
 
I plan to lead the church in worship that day - Miracle Sunday.  I know that there are
other parishioners whose lives have been touched by God in miraculous ways.  If you
would like to share your story, that of a loved one, or have someone else tell your
story, please contact me.  LindaThomson@Hypnovations.com or 802-558-9055
 
SOUPFEST 2018 - January 14th – Come One, Come All
In the Social Room immediately following our Church Service.

This is the event you have been waiting for.  We have decided to move
Soupfest to the Church so that we do not have to limit the number of people invited. 
As in the past, we will supply salad and bread. 

Please bring a soup to enter into the contest for Soup of the Year. You are all the
judges.  The contest and prizes will be the same.   Please let Lisha know what
you are bringing as this is SoupFest and hopefully we will get lots of soups.
 
Sign Up Sheet on table in Fellowship Hall.
Any questions  - please call us at – 802-226-7445 or email Lklaiber@gmail.com
-Lisha and Fred
 

  A warm welcome to all visitors.  If we may be of service to you, please
contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or George O. Thomson,
President of the United Church at 802-228-6275. His email is thomson131vt@gmail.com.
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Meeting - January 24 at 7:00 P.M.
 
Upcoming Events
-Dedication of Veterans of the Cross Offering – December 17
-Christmas Eve “Day” Service - December 24 – 10:15 A.M.
-Christmas Eve “Evening” Service - December 24, 7:30 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of December 10 were $864.00.
The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget
by 52 weeks). 

Season of Advent
The Advent Season, in preparation for the birth of our savior, continues this Sunday. 
Linda and Dean Alexander will light  the second Advent Candle – Love. 
  
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston 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.
 Please submit your dedications to Anne by Friday,December 15.
 
 The Giving Tree
The Christmas season is upon us! Some needy children in the area are again
looking forward to the thoughtful gifts they will receive from our parishioners.
This year the bell shaped cards on the tree in our Fellowship Hall will list the
gender, age, clothes and shoe sizes of a child in need.

People can choose age appropriate articles of clothing and/or toys. Baby or toddler outfits, sweaters, snow pants or some other winter articles of clothing is always needed.
Toys such as dolls, cars & trucks, games, puzzles and legos are always a hit.
Each and every gift is welcomed.
 
People are welcome to take a card, do a little shopping and bring the gifts, unwrapped,
in a bag with the tree card attached by Sunday December 17th or sooner if possible.
 
Black River Good Neighbors will collect and organize the gifts for delivery along
with their traditional Holiday Food baskets on December 21st.
Again…a local child is very thankful for the generosity and Christmas spirit of
you and the United Church.
 
Miracle Sunday 
Sunday, February 11, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the day I was critically
injured in a catastrophic skiing accident.  No one thought I would live, but God
had other plans. 
 
I plan to lead the church in worship that day - Miracle Sunday.  I know that there
are other parishioners whose lives have been touched by God in miraculous ways. 
If you would like to share your story, that of a loved one, or have someone else
tell your story, please contact me.  LindaThomson@Hypnovations.com
or 802-558-9055
 
Christmas Carols at the Gill Home
A group from the church will be going to the Gill Home to sing Christmas Carols on
Sunday, December 17 at 5 P.M.
 
We welcome anyone who would like to help share some cheer to the residents. 
Afterwards we will make a few other stops to sing to individuals.   
All are welcome.   George Thomson
  
2017 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. 
The theme for the 2017 Christmas Fund Offering is Shepherding the Light

For 116 years, the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the
Emergency Fund has been a tangible expression of God’s love and light in the world. 
One of the four Special Mission Offerings of the United Church of Christ,
the Christmas Fund provides UCC congregations and members an opportunity
to reach out in kindheartedness to those who have faithfully shepherded our
Church and who now find themselves facing unexpected needs.
See the bulletin insert for more information on the Christmas Fund and Emergency Fund. The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 17. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 

 A warm welcome to all visitors.  If we may be of service to you, please
contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or George O. Thomson,
President of the United Church at 802-228-6275. His email is thomson131vt@gmail.com.
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
 
Upcoming Events
-Dedication of Veterans of the Cross Offering – December 17
-Christmas Eve “Day” Service-December 24 – 10:15 A.M.
-Christmas Eve “Evening” Service - December 24, 7:30 P.M.
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of December 3  were $1,496.00.
The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual
budget by 52 weeks). 
Season of Advent
The Advent Season, in preparation for the birth of our savior, continues
this Sunday.  George and Linda Thomson the second Advent Candle – Peace. 
  
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston 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.
 
Please submit your dedications to Anne by Friday, December 15. 
 
The Giving Tree  
The Christmas season is upon us! Some needy children in the area are
again looking forward to the thoughtful gifts they will receive from our parishioners.
This year the bell shaped cards on the tree in our Fellowship Hall will list the gender,
age, clothes and shoe sizes of a child in need.
People can choose age appropriate articles of clothing and/or toys. Baby or toddler
outfits, sweaters, snow pants or some other winter articles of clothing is always
needed. Toys such as dolls, cars & trucks, games, puzzles and legos are always a hit.
Each and every gift is welcomed.
 
People are welcome to take a card, do a little shopping and bring the gifts, unwrapped,
in a bag with the tree card attached by Sunday December 17th or sooner if possible.
 
Black River Good Neighbors will collect and organize the gifts for delivery along
with their traditional Holiday Food baskets on December 21st.
Again…a local child is very thankful for the generosity and Christmas spirit of you
and the United Church.
  
Miracle Sunday 
Sunday, February 11, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the day I was critically injured
in a catastrophic skiing accident.  No one thought I would live, but God had other plans. 
 
I plan to lead the church in worship that day - Miracle Sunday.  I know that there are
other parishioners whose lives have been touched by God in miraculous ways.  If you
would like to share your story, that of a loved one, or have someone else tell your
story, please contact me.  LindaThomson@Hypnovations.com or 802-558-9055
 
2017 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. 
The theme for the 2017 Christmas Fund Offering is Shepherding the Light

For 116 years, the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the
Emergency Fund has been a tangible expression of God’s love and light in the world. 
One of the four Special Mission Offerings of the United Church of Christ,
the Christmas Fund provides UCC congregations and members an opportunity
to reach out in kindheartedness to those who have faithfully shepherded our
Church and who now find themselves facing unexpected needs.
See the bulletin insert for more information on the Christmas Fund and Emergency Fund. The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 17.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 A warm welcome to all visitors.  If we may be of service to you, please
contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or George O. Thomson,
President of the United Church at 802-228-6275. His email is thomson131vt@gmail.com. Please be sure to sign the guest book located at the entrance to the church.
 
Upcoming Meetings
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Committee - Wednesday, December 6 - 7:00 P.M.
 
Upcoming Events
-Advent Sacrament of Holy Communion- December 10
-Dedication of Veterans of the Cross Offering - December 18
-Christmas Eve “Day” Service- December 24 -10:15 A.M.
-Christmas Eve “Evening” Service- December 24 - 7:30 P.M.  
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of
November 26 were $385.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46
(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. 
Pat Liao and Carol Wu will lead us in the lighting of the first Advent Candle - Hope.
 
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg and Jean Eggleston 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. 
Please submit your dedications to Anne by Friday, December 15

The Giving Tree 
The Christmas season is upon us! Some needy children in the area are
again looking forward to the thoughtful gifts they will receive from our parishioners.
This year the bell shaped cards on the tree in our Fellowship Hall will list the gender,
age, clothes and shoe sizes of a child in need.
People can choose age appropriate articles of clothing and/or toys. Baby or toddler outfits, sweaters, snow pants or some other winter articles of clothing is always needed.
Toys such as dolls, cars & trucks, games, puzzles and legos are always a hit.
Each and every gift is welcomed.

Bell shaped cards will be on the tree by December 3rd. Hopefully gifts
will be put under the tree by December 10th if possible or on the 17th at the latest.

Black River Good Neighbors will collect and organize the gifts for delivery along with
their traditional Holiday Food baskets on December 21st.
Again…a local child is very thankful for the generosity and Christmas spirit of
you and the United Church.
  
Miracle Sunday 
Sunday, February 11, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the day I was critically
injured in a catastrophic skiing accident.  No one thought I would live, but God
had other plans. 
 
I plan to lead the church in worship that day - Miracle Sunday.  I know that there
are other parishioners whose lives have been touched by God in miraculous ways. 
If you would like to share your story, that of a loved one, or have someone else
tell your story, please contact me.  LindaThomson@Hypnovations.com
or 802-558-9055
  
2017 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. 
The theme for the 2017 Christmas Fund Offering is Shepherding the Light

For 116 years, the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the
Emergency Fund has been a tangible expression of God’s love and light in the world.
 One of the four Special Mission Offerings of the United Church of Christ,
the Christmas Fund provides UCC congregations and members an opportunity
to reach out in kindheartedness to those who have faithfully shepherded our
Church and who now find themselves facing unexpected needs.

See the bulletin insert for more information on the Christmas Fund and Emergency Fund. The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 17.