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. 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). 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. 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. 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. -Reformation Sunday, Remembrance of Deceased Members and Dedication of Gifts – October 28 -Deacons’ Meeting – October 28 following service of worship in Ladies Parlor Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 21 were $780.00. 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. Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting The Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting will be held 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! Stick Season Social Black River Good Neighbor Services, our designated local benevolence recipient, conducts its annual fund raiser, on Friday, November 3 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. Talk with Lee Potter or Bob Kottkamp for further information. Reformation Sunday For Lutherans and many other Protestants in America, the last Sunday in October is celebrated as Reformation Sunday. Reformation Sunday honors Martin Luther's bold action on October 31st, 1517. On that date Luther posted his statement of faith, known as the 95 Theses, on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, thus beginning the Protestant Reformation. In some parts of Europe, Reformation Day is a civil holiday celebrated on October 31st, a day to commemorate the vast social and political change that resulted from Luther's actions. Memorials Bequest from the will of Joyce McKay Steggles (December 31, 1923 – September 12, 2017) to United Church of Ludlow for its general charitable purposes. In memory of loved ones …by John and Carol Wu …by Carl and Nancy Hagge In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Harpster Mr. James E. Harpster Mrs. Johanna L. Harpster …by The Rev. Dr. Donald E. Harpster Mr. Benjamin E. Harpster Mr. Matthew L. Harpster 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 -Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. -Reformation Sunday, Dedication of Gifts – October 28 -Deacons’ Meeting – October 28 following service of worship in Ladies Parlor Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 14 were $$938.00. 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. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting The Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting will be held at Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro, VT on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation from the Reverend Scott Couper about the UCC Global Ministries. All are invited to attend to learn more about the church’s outreach to various parts of the world. Reformation Sunday, October 28th On Reformation Sunday October 28th, 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 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 24th. 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. 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. -Reformation Sunday, Dedication of Gifts – October 28 Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending October 7 were $1.396.00. 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. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting The Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting will be held at Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro, VT on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation from the Reverend Scott Couper about the UCC Global Ministries. All are invited to attend to learn more about the church’s outreach to various parts of the world. Reformation Sunday, October 28th On Reformation Sunday October 28th, 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 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 24th. 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. He can be reached either by phone at 802-875-8895 or by email at harpsterd@vermontel.net. World Communion Sunday World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed by numerous Christian denominations including the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church taking place on the first Sunday of every October, that promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. It focuses on an observance of the Eucharist. The tradition was begun in 1933 by the Reverend Hugh Thomson Kerr who ministered in the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Upcoming Meetings/Events -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. -World Communion Sunday – October 7 -Reformation Sunday, Dedication of Gifts – October 28 Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the weeks ending September 23 were $719.00 and September 30 were $1,467.00. 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. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting The Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting will be held at Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro, VT on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation from the Reverend Scott Couper about the UCC Global Ministries. All are invited to attend to learn more about the church’s outreach to various parts of the world. Reformation Sunday, October 28th On Reformation Sunday October 28th, 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 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 24th. 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. 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. -World Wide Communion Sunday – October 7 Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending September 23 will be reported in the October 7th bulletin. 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. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Penny Lou Trick We welcome Penny Lou Trick into membership at United Church of Ludlow during the Passing of the Peace. Penny comes to us by letter of transfer from Asylum Hill Congregational Church UCC in Hartford, Connecticut. The Church Secretary will be out of the office next week. Please call Pastor Harpster for any 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 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 – Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending September 16 were $387.00. 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 September. Special thanks to Laura Caravatt for her beautiful flower arrangements. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. Betty Helberg Betty Helberg is now a resident of the Meadows, Room 38, 157 Heritage Hill Place, Rutland, Vermont 05701. Her phone number is 802-770-5238. Visitors are welcome. |