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, Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending November 10 were $1,282.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild 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. Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Photo anyone? We are looking for a picture of our Christmas tree from a previous year or any church related Christmas activities for a newspaper article. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Marge McIntyre at macs157@yahoo.com Marge is writing an article for the paper on our Christmas activities and would love to have a photo. Important Special Church Meeting There will be a special meeting of the congregation in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the church service on Sunday, December 1st. The trustees will be presenting their proposal for the addition of a handicapped entrance to the church. Following their presentation and discussion, a vote will be taken to authorize the expenditure of funds for this project. This is a major undertaking for our church so we hope we have a large representation of membership in attendance to act on the proposal. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important meeting. The Reaching New People Committee recently asked church attendees to complete a survey indicting skills and talents they have that they would be willing to share to help the church grow. If you have not completed the survey, please pick up a copy on the table at the top of the stairs, complete it and return it to the table. Thank You. Christmas Caroling We will be Christmas caroling at the Gill Home and in our church neighborhood on Sunday, December 22 at 6 pm. Hot chocolate and refreshments will be available in the Fellowship Hall following the caroling. Please plan to attend and invite your neighbors to join in. 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. -Reaching New People Committee Meeting on November 13 at 7 P.M. -Executive Committee Meeting on November 20 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending November 3 were $2,610.00, Reformation Sunday $228.00 totaling $2,838.00. The costs for each week are $1,155.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild 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. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Check out what is happening in our VT Conference of the United Church of Christ at www.vtcucc.org Deacon’s Potluck Luncheon with Chris Heintz will be held on Sunday, November 10th immediately after the service. Bring your favorite dish. 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 at802-875-8895. 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 – Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 20 were $751.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston 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. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Check out what is happening in our VT Conference of the United Church of Christ at www.vtcucc.org The Annual Church meeting will be held on Sunday, November 3rd immediately after the service. Deacon’s Potluck Luncheon with Chris Heintz will be held on Sunday, November 10th immediately after the service. Bring your favorite dish. Stick Season Social Black River Good Neighbor Services, our designated local benevolence recipient, conducts its annual fund raiser,“Stick Season Social” on Saturday, November 2 at Sam’s Steakhouse. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Dinner is at 6:45 P.M. Enjoy fellowship, a good meal, silent auctions and raffles, all to benefit our church’s chosen cause. Tickets are $60 a person and are available at Black River Good Neighbor, Peoples United Bank, The Book Nook,The Wine and Cheese Depot or by calling 228-3553 or online at www.brgn.org. Proceeds help those needing food, rent, heat or utility assistance. 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 at802-875-8895. 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 – Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 13 were $1,167.00 plus $1,100.00 Reformation Memorials totaling $2,267.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston 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. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. Secretary’s Work Schedule I will be out of town for about three weeks to take care of some family members. During this time frame please send all bulletin and annual report information to me at: Sandra.russo@yahoo.comMy cell number is 802-353-0620.Thank You…Sandra Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Check out what is happening in our VT Conference of the United Church of Christ at www.vtcucc.org The Annual Church meeting will be held on Sunday, November 3rd immediately after the service. Deacon’s Potluck Luncheon with Chris Heintz will be held on Sunday, November 10th immediately after the service. Bring your favorite dish. Reformation Sunday, October 27th On Reformation Sunday October 27th, Rev. Harpster will remember deceased friends and members who died this past year and dedicate gifts to the church that have been made to the church. 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 below. 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 23rd. For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. Memorials for Reformation Sunday In memory of _________________________________________ Presented by _________________________________________ or In honor of _________________________________________ Presented by _________________________________________ 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.-Reaching New People Committee - Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 P.M.-Executive Committee – Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 6 were $491.00 plus $25.00 Betty Helburg totaling $516.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston 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. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Check out what is happening in our VT Conference of the United Church of Christ at www.vtcucc.org The Annual Church meeting will be held on Sunday, November 3rd immediately after the service.Deacon’s Potluck Luncheon with Chris Heintz will be held on Sunday, November 10th immediately after the service. Bring your favorite dish. Secretary’s Work Schedule I will be out of town for about three weeks to take care of some family members. During this time frame please send all bulletin and annual report information to me at: Sandra.russo@yahoo.com My cell number is 802-353-0620.Thank You…Sandra Barbara Bentley A memorial service for Barbara Bentley who died on September 27, 2019 will be held at United Church of Ludlow on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Prior to service there will be an hour of visitation in the Ladies Parlor from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. 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 at802-875-8895. 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. -Reaching New People Committee - Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 P.M. -Executive Committee – Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending September 30 were $1,225.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston 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. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Check out what is happening in our VT Conference of the United Church of Christ at www.vtcucc.org The Annual Church meeting will be held on Sunday, November 3rd immediately after the service. Deacon’s Pot Luck Luncheon with Chris Heintz will be held on Sunday, November 10th immediately after the service. Bring your favorite dish. 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 at802-875-8895. 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. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending September 22 were $643.00 plus $835.00 in memory of Betty Helberg totaling $1478.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston 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. Donation Envelopes - Please pick up your envelopes which are located on the table outside the sanctuary. Thank You. 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 Meeting – Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 P.M. -Reaching New People Committee – Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending September 15 were $1,308.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of September. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! 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 at802-875-8895. 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 Meeting – Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 P.M. -Reaching New People Committee – Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending September 8 were $1,383.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Betty Helberg Our sympathy is extended to the family of Betty Helberg who died on Sunday, September 8. Services will be held at United Church of Ludlow on Thursday, September 19 at 1:00 P.M. Altar Guild Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of September. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Bocce Festivities Continue in Veterans Park The bocce event, sponsored by the United Church of Ludlow is held at Veterans Memorial Park in Ludlow on Tuesday evenings from 6 P.M. to twilight. In keeping with the need to keep all bocce players hydrated, free lemonade and other refreshments are provided to participants. If you'd like more information on the game and location of the weekly bocce games in Ludlow, call David at 802-228-2414. 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 Meeting – Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 P.M. -Reaching New People Committee – Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending August 25 were $731.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for the month of September. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Microphone for Announcements When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone. To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them! Ladies Night as Bocce Festivities Continue in Veterans Park The bocce event, sponsored by the United Church of Ludlow at Veterans Memorial Park in Ludlow is held on Tuesday evenings from 6 P.M. to twilight. Last week appeared to be a Ladies Night at this Italian lawn bowling event as the ladies teams seemed to outscore the men. The bocce event is managed by David Almond. Refreshments are served by United Church and everything is free. For information call (802) 228-2414. |