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. Thank You to Rev. Constance Moser for leading our service today. Scripture Readings and Sermon for the Day Psalm 139 The Gospel Lesson - Matthew 25: 1-40 Sermon - Will You Remember Me? Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee – Wednesday July 26 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending July 2 were $1,498.00. 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 July. 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 months of June & July This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion July 9 Anne & Andy Sandy July 16 **Open July 23 Anne & Andy July 30 **Open here to edit. 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. Communion Until further notice we will be having Communion served on the second Sunday of the month. Coming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee – Wednesday July 26, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending June 5 were $544.00. 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 July. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 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. Scripture Readings and Sermon for the Day – Rev. Bruce Bishop will be leading the service this Sunday. Psalm 8 The Old Testament - Jeremiah 1: 4-10 The New Testament - Luke 14: 25-34 Sermon – What is THE Cost Thank You from Pastor Harpster I want to thank everyone for the lovely pot luck luncheon on June 11th and especially George Thomson for his generous comments. A special note of appreciation to our organist, Cathy Fullenwider, for her special tribute of playing a tune from my alma mater Penn State during the service of worship. The gift of the afghan made by the ladies of the church was the perfect gift. It was even more meaningful since the border was completed by Juliana Cotrina from Bogota, Columbia who was visiting the Kottkamp’s; it is truly a gift with an international flavor. Johanna has enjoyed making use of the afghan. In addition, I want to express my gratitude for the contributions to the Veterans of Cross offering made in my name. It is a cause which is very near to my heart since it provides aid to clergy and laity who have faithfully served congregations in the United Church of Christ. Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. -Executive Board Meeting on June 28 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending June 18 were $784.00 (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 summer. Ushers for the months of June & July This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion June 25 **Open July 2 Laura Laura July 9 **Open July 16 **Open July 23 **Open July 30 **Open . 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 Board Meeting on June 28 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending June 11were $3,127.00. (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 summer. Ushers for the month of June This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion June 18 **Open June 25 **Open 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. Scripture Readings and Sermon for the Day Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 Matthew 28: 16-20 Sermon – “Visit to a Small Planet Pastor Harpster’s Retirement Retirement Party for the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Harpster today with a potluck luncheon following the service of worship. All are welcome to join in honoring Don in his retirement. Don has served our church for nearly 16 years and in April, he announced his retirement. Don is a native of central Pennsylvania growing up in the village of Pine Grove Mills a community located 4 miles from the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University where received his undergraduate degree in history in 1966. In 1976, he received his PH.D., majoring in history and minoring in religious studies. His dissertation was “Controversy in the German Reformed Church with Special Emphasis on Nineteenth Century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania”. His Master of Divinity degree was from Yale University in 1972. His full time pastoral experience included Redeemer’s United Church of Christ, Littlestown, Pennsylvania (1972-1977), St. John’s United Church of Christ, Shamokin, Pennsylvania (1977-1986), and All Souls Congregational Church, UCC, Bangor, Maine (1986-1989). After moving to Vermont in 1990, He served as a part-time pastor of three churches, Sherburne UCC, Killington, Vermont, Shrewsbury Community Church, Shrewsbury Center, Vermont, and United Church of Ludlow, Ludlow, Vermont to the present. His obligations to the large church included serving as the Chairperson of the Church and Ministry Conference Committee of the Penn Central Conference, UCC, and on similar boards in both Maine and Vermont. In addition, he served on the boards of Hoffman Home for Youth, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Phoebe Allentown, Allentown, Pennsylvania a residence facility for senior citizens. For 21 years, he taught at the College of St. Joseph, Rutland, Vermont. He was a Professor of History and Political Science and served as the Chairperson of the Arts and Sciences Division. His favorite courses were United States History, the Twenties in U. S. History, the American Presidency, and Vermont History. It was during this time that Don developed a special interest in Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. He served as a trustee of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation (1999-2002) and as the Educational Coordinator of the Foundation (2002-2006). He currently is a tour guide at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Don and his wife Johanna of 48 years reside in Rockingham, Vermont. They have two sons, Benjamin who lives in Knightdale, North Carolina and Matthew who lives in South Burlington, Vermont. Dedication of Plague in Memory of Ed Boadway This morning we will be dedicating a plaque at the organ in memory of Ed Boadway who served serve as our organist from 2007 to 2016. The wording on the plaque reads as follows: IN LOVING MEMORY OF ED BOADWAY - ORGANIST MARCH 2007 - JUNE 2016 AND BELOVED FRIEND The following biography of Ed appeared in the church bulletin on July 17, 2016 for special service we held in Ed’s memory. Ed Boadway served as our organist from March 4, 2007 till his passing on June 29, 2016. Ed was very much a part of our church family and dearly loved by all. A Partial Biography
Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. -Executive Board Meeting on June 28 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending June 4 were $1,779.00. (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 summer. Ushers for the month of June This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion June 11 **Open June 18 **Open June 25 **Open 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. Connie Wilcox -Piano Recital on Monday, June 12 at 6:30 P.M. at United Church of Ludlow Eliza Ward Memorial Garden Dedication This Sunday, June11, at 2:00 P.M. there will be a ceremony dedicating the Eliza Ward Memorial Garden at the new Community Center (the Old Schoolhouse). This is part of a ceremony dedicating the new Community Center sign. 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.
Pastor Harpster’s Retirement Retirement Party for the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Harpster on Sunday, June 11. All are welcome to join in honoring Don in his retirement. We will be having a potluck luncheon following the service on that day. Don has served our church for nearly 16 years and in April, he announced his retirement. For more information, feel free to speak with Sandy Peplau or George Thomson Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. -Executive Board Meeting on June 28 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending May 29 were $935.00. (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 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. Ushers for the month of June This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion June 4 Laura Laura June 11 **Open June 8 **Open June 18 **Open June 25 **Open 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. 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. Memorial Service for Betty J. S. Merrill A Memorial Service for Betty J. S. Merrill will be held at United Church on Saturday, May 27 at 11:00 A.M. followed with a luncheon. Members and friends of United Church are invited to attend. Gravesite Service in Ludlow on June 2 at 11:00. For Brian & Elaine Comstock Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. -Executive Board Meeting on June 28 at 7:00 P.M. Retirement Party for the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Harpster on Sunday, June 11. All are welcome to join in honoring Don in his retirement. We will be having a potluck luncheon following the service on that day. Don has served our church for nearly 16 years and in April, he announced his retirement. For more information, feel free to speak with Sandy Peplau or George Thomson. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending May 21 were $600.00. 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 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. Ushers for the months of May & June This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion May 28 **Open June 4 Laura Laura June 11 **Open June 8 **Open June 18 **Open June 25 **Open 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. 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 Meeting – May 24 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending May 14 were $747.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg is the Altar Guild person during the month of May. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 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. Ushers for the months of May & June This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion May 21 **Open May 28 **Open June 4 Laura Laura June 11 **Open June 18 **Open June 25 **Open “Listening Session”: Windham Union Association - Spring Meeting – Sunday May 21 – 1:30 to 3:30 The purpose of the “Listening Session” is for the Vermont Conference of the UCC (state-wide organization) to understand the needs of our churches and our pastors in order to equip congregations for Christ's Ministry and Mission today and tomorrow. The “Listeners” at the Spring Meeting are Rev. Dr. Lynn Bujnak, Conference Minister and members of the Conference Board of Directors. They will also moderate and facilitate the discussions. Please consider going as a representative of our congregation! The meeting is at the Grafton Church, Sunday, May 21 from 1:30 to 3:30. I have space for two people in my car. Flyers with more information are hanging in the church. Bob Kottkamp, Moderator, Windham-Union Association YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program - A year-long class….Diabetes CAN BE prevented Location: United Church of Ludlow On Tuesdays Time: From 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Weekly Meetings: 16 session core curriculum May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July (skipping July 4) 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22 Every Other Week Meetings: September 5, 19 October 3 Monthly Meetings: First Tuesday of each Month Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, March 6 and April 3 For further information contact: Lara K. Peck RD, CDE SMCS Community Health Team 802-886-8959 Ext 1818 Email: cht@springfieldmed.org 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 – May 24, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week endingMay 7, 2017 were $890.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg is the Altar Guild person during the month of April. 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 May This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion May 14 Anne & Andy May 21 **Open May 28 **Open 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. Doris Bailey Reavis has a birthday on May 16th. If you would like to send her a card her address in NY is: 325 King Street, Apt. 6B Portchester, NY 10573 Funeral Services at United Church of Ludlow Iggy Matulonis: Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 - Followed by a gravesite service and luncheon at church. Betty Merrill: Saturday, May 27 at 11:00 - Followed with a luncheon at church. “Listening Session”: Windham Union Association - Spring Meeting – Sunday May 21 – 1:30 to 3:30 The purpose of the “Listening Session” is for the Vermont Conference of the UCC (state-wide organization) to understand the needs of our churches and our pastors in order to equip congregations for Christ's Ministry and Mission today and tomorrow. The “Listeners” at the Spring Meeting are Rev. Dr. Lynn Bujnak, Conference Minister and members of the Conference Board of Directors. They will also moderate and facilitate the discussions. Please consider going as a representative of our congregation! The meeting is at the Grafton Church, Sunday, May 21 from 1:30 to 3:30. I have space for two people in my car. Flyers with more information are hanging in the church. Bob Kottkamp, Moderator, Windham-Union Association YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program A year-long class….Diabetes CAN BE prevented Location: United Church of Ludlow On Tuesdays Time: From 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Weekly Meetings: 16 session core curriculum May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July (skipping July 4) 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22 Every Other Week Meetings: September 5, 19 October 3 Monthly Meetings: First Tuesday of each Month Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, March 6 and April 3 For further information contact: Lara K. Peck RD, CDE SMCS Community Health Team 802-886-8959 Ext 1818 Email: cht@springfieldmed.org here to edit. ClickA 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. A special “thank you” to Jeremy Schrauf for leading our service today. Rest In Peace Elaine Comstock, a member of United Church, died this past week. Our prayers go out to the members of her family. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Meeting – May 24 at 7:00 p.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending April 30, 2017 were $3,904.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg is the Altar Guild person during the month of May. 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 May This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Ushers Communion May 7 Laura No Communion May 14 **Open May 21 **Open May 28 **Open 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. “Listening Session”: Windham Union Association - Spring Meeting – Sunday May 21 – 1:30 to 3:30 The purpose of the “Listening Session” is for the Vermont Conference of the UCC (state-wide organization) to understand the needs of our churches and our pastors in order to equip congregations for Christ's Ministry and Mission today and tomorrow. The “Listeners” at the Spring Meeting are Rev. Dr. Lynn Bujnak, Conference Minister and members of the Conference Board of Directors. They will also moderate and facilitate the discussions. Please consider going as a representative of our congregation! The meeting is at the Grafton Church, Sunday, May 21 from 1:30 to 3:30. I have space for two people in my car. Flyers with more information are hanging in the church. Bob Kottkamp, Moderator, Windham-Union Association YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program A year-long class….Diabetes CAN BE prevented Location: United Church of Ludlow On Tuesdays Time: From 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Weekly Meetings: 16 session core curriculum May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July (skipping July 4) 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22 Every Other Week Meetings: September 5, 19 October 3 Monthly Meetings: First Tuesday of each Month Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, March 6 and April 3 For further information contact: Lara K. Peck RD, CDE SMCS Community Health Team 802-886-8959 Ext 1818 Email: cht@springfieldmed.org |