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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Upcoming Events -Reception of New Members – December 18 -Dedication of Veterans of the Cross Offering – December 18 -Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24, 7:30 P.M. -No service on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25. -New Year’s Day Sacrament of Holy Communion – January 1 Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of December 4 were $1,557.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Guest Organist Our organist for this morning is Connie Wilcox. We thank her very much for being with us. Season of Advent The Advent Season, in preparation for the birth of our savior, continues this Sunday. Dean and Linda Alexander will lead us in the lighting of the third 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. Ushers for the month of December This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers December 11 Jean & Pat December 18 Anne & Andy December 24 Allison & Jesse 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. The Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall now has some candy striped tree shaped cards on it. On the back of each red and white card is the holiday wish list of a needy area child. 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 18th or sooner if possible. The gifts will be distributed with Holiday Food Baskets by Black River Good Neighbors on the 22nd. An area family will have a merrier Christmas while appreciating your generosity. SOUPFEST 2017- January 8, 2017 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. Come One, Come All Lisha and Fred THE CAVENDISH COMMUNITY THEATRE presents IT’S ABOUT BELIEVING A Holiday Program for Everyone Songs, Readings, Skits and other surprises. FREE ADMISSION Donations received will be given to the Gethsemane Church. Sunday, December 11th at 4:00 P.M. Gethsemane Church (next to Crows Bakery) Depot Street, Proctorsville Come and see some of the people from your church perform… George, Linda, Lisha, Fred, Bob, Sandra and other friends and neighbors. 2016 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 2016 Christmas Fund Offering is God’s Love Colors Everything For 115 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. See further for more information on the Christmas Fund and Emergency Fund. The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 18. Christmas Fund page 1 lick here to edit. 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Upcoming Events -Reception of New Members – December 18 -Dedication of Veterans of the Cross Offering – December 18 -Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24, 7:30 P.M. -No service on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of November 27 were $580.00. 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. Laura Lienhard and Brenda Dansingburg will lead us in the lighting of 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. Ushers for the month of December This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers December 4 Laura & Brenda December 11 *Open December 18 Anne & Andy December 24 Allison & Jesse 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. The Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall now has some candy striped tree shaped cards on it. On the back of each red and white card is the holiday wish list of a needy area child. 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 18th or sooner if possible. The gifts will be distributed with Holiday Food Baskets by Black River Good Neighbors on the 22nd. An area family will have a merrier Christmas while appreciating your generosity. Handel’s Messiah – Grace Church On Sunday, December 4, 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 Dr. Sherrill Blodget, Director of Choral Activities at Castleton University. The Messiah soloists are: Allison Devery 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 7:00 P.M. performance. SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Saturday, December 3rd at 7:30 P.M. First Baptist Church 162 Main Street Chester, VT and Sunday, December 4th at 3:00 P.M. First Congregational Church 77 Main Street Springfield VT SOUPFEST 2017 - January 8, 2017 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. Come One, Come All 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. Lisha and Fred THE CAVENDISH COMMUNITY THEATRE presents IT’S ABOUT BELIEVING A Holiday Program for Everyone....Songs, Readings, Skits and other surprises. FREE ADMISSION Donations received will be given to the Gethsemane Church. Sunday, December 11th at 4:00 P.M. Gethsemane Church (next to Crows Bakery) Depot Street, Proctorsville Come and see some of the people from your church perform….George, Linda, Lisha, Fred, Bob, Sandra and other friends and neighbors. 2016 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 2016 Christmas Fund Offering is God’s Love Colors Everything For 115 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. See the bulletin for more information on the Christmas Fund and Emergency Fund. The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 18. 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings -Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. -Executive Committee – Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:00 P.M Upcoming Events -Advent Sacrament of Holy Communion – December 4 -Reception of New Members – December 18 -Dedication of Veterans of the Cross Offering – December 18 -Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24, 7:30 P.M. -No service on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of November 20 were $512.00. 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. Anne Oakes and Andy Ohotnicky will lead us in the lighting of the first Advent Candle - Hope. Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg 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. Ushers for the months of November & December This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers November 27 *Open December 4 Laura & Brenda December 11 *Open December 18 *Open December 24 Allison & Jesse 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. 2016 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 2016 Christmas Fund Offering is God’s Love Colors Everything For 115 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. See the bulletin insert for more information on the Christmas Fund and Emergency Fund. The offering will be dedicated on Sunday, December 18. Handel’s Messiah – Grace Church On Sunday, December 4, 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 Dr. Sherrill Blodget, Director of Choral Activities at Castleton University. The Messiah soloists are: Allison Devery 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. 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee – Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:00 P.M Upcoming Events First Sunday of Advent – November 27 Christmas Eve Service – Thursday, December 24, 7:30 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of November 13 were $2,789.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg 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. Ushers for the months of November & December This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers November 20 Carol November 27 *Open December 4 Laura & Brenda December 11 *Open December 18 *Open December 24 Allison & Jesse 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Annual Meeting with Luncheon – November 13 – Following the Service of Worship Executive Committee – Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of November 6 were $$1,684.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg 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. Ushers for the month of November This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers November 13 Anne & Andy November 20 Open November 27 Open 2016-2017 Offering Envelopes They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2016-2017 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. From the Executive Board Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November. The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage. Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday, November 13 At our Annual Congregational Meeting following the service of worship on November 13, there will be a vote on parts of the Bylaws. The Bylaws requires that warning be given for two Sundays prior to a vote on Bylaw changes. This announcement constitutes the second warning. The first warning was sent to members via email on Sunday, November 6. For those interested in specifics, the proposed text will be found in the Annual Meeting Reports Package you will receive for the meeting. There are two areas of change. First, a new office of Vice President is created. Second, there are changes in the articles on calling a new pastor, specifically the make-up of the Pastoral Search Committee and the formal preparation and status to become a pastor. I want to have these changes made before I step down so that a new President will not confront what can be an intimidating process early on. There will be a luncheon to accompany the Meeting. Please come and participate. Yours in faith, Bob 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Annual Meeting – November 13 Following the Service of Worship Executive Committee – Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 30 were $886.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg 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. New Organist – Catherine Fullenwider We welcome our new organist, Catherine Fullenwider. Most recently, she has served as a substitute organist at Grace Congregational Church UCC, in Rutland, Vermont. Cathy was raised as a Methodist. Her father was a pastor in the Methodist Church, serving in Milton, Poultney, and Brandon, Vermont among other places. Her mother was a singer in an Episcopal Church in New York City. She has an extensive background in church music with two bachelor degrees from the University of Kansas. The first was in Music History (May 1987) cum laude. The second was in Organ and Church Music (August 1991). We look forward to having her with us for long time gracing the organ at United Church. She is currently a student at CCV in Rutland in the Medical Assisting Program. Her email is cathy.fullenwider55@gmail.com. Ushers for the month of November This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers November 6 Laura & Brenda November 13 Anne & Andy November 20 Open November 27 Open 2016-2017 Offering Envelopes They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2016-2017 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. From the Executive Board Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November. The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage. Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Annual Meeting – November 13 Following the Service of Worship Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 23 were $1119.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Brenda Dansingburg 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. Guest Organist Our guest organist this morning is Connie Wilcox. We thank her for being with us today. Ushers for the month of October & November This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers October 30 Linda & George November 6 Laura & Brenda November 13 Anne & Andy November 20 Open November 27 Open 2016-2017 Offering Envelopes They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2016-2017 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. Reformation Sunday, October 30th On Reformation Sunday, the church will remember individuals from our community who have died this past year. Rev. Harpster will also dedicate gifts to the church that have been made in the past year. From the Executive Board Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November. The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage. Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee - Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 16 were $1,717.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share 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. Guest Organist Our guest organist this morning is Joan Bishop of North Clarendon, Vermont. We thank her for being with us today. Ushers for the month of October & November This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers October 23 Open October 30 Linda & George November 6 Laura & Brenda November 13 Open November 20 Open November 27 Open 2016-2017 Offering Envelopes They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2016-2017 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. Gifts in Memory of Ed Boadway Gifts to the church in memory of Ed are encouraged. They will be used to provide a scholarship fund in his name for individuals learning to play the organ through the Vermont Chapter of American Guild of Organists. As with other special donations, these gifts will be acknowledged Reformation Sunday, October 30. Reformation Sunday, October 30th On Reformation Sunday, 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 in this week’s bulletin. 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 26th. For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. From the Executive Board Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November. The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage. Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting October 23, 2016 Bellows Falls United Church FIGHTING FOR THE POWERLESS: SUPPORTING REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN VERMONT The presentation and discussion will feature Amila Merzdanovic, current director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in Burlington and coordinator of refugee resettlement in Rutland. Ms. Merzdanovic was herself a refugee from the War in Bosnia who was resettled in Vermont. She will offer insight into the vetting process and data about the 28 cultures currently settled in Vermont. Finally there will be discussion anticipating the arrival of Syrian refugees this Fall and of how churches throughout the state plan to support the new arrivals and how your church can join in. The schedule is: 1-1:30 P.M. Arrival and refreshments 1:30-2:00 P.M. Worship with special music and Business Meeting 2-3:30 P.M. Presentation and Discussion You need only attend the Presentation/Discussion part. I strong urge attendance for this important and much in the news issue. Bob Click h 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 802-228-4211or 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.
Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee – Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 9 were $1,027.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share 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. Guest Organist Our guest organist this morning is Catherine Fullenwider of Rutland, Vermont. We thank her for being with us today. Ushers for the month of October This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers October 16 Laura & Judi October 23 Open October 30 Linda & George 2016-2017 Offering Envelopes They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2016-2017 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. Deacon Luncheon- October 16 Join us for a Deacon’s Luncheon after church this morning. All are welcome. Reformation Sunday, October 30th On Reformation Sunday, 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 in this week’s bulletin. 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 26th. For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. Gifts in Memory of Ed Boadway Gifts to the church in memory of Ed are encouraged. They will be used to provide a scholarship fund in his name for individuals learning to play the organ through the Vermont Chapter of American Guild of Organists. As with other special donations, these gifts will be acknowledged Reformation Sunday, October 30. Windham-Union Association Fall Meeting October 23, 2016 Bellows Falls United Church FIGHTING FOR THE POWERLESS: SUPPORTING REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN VERMONT The presentation and discussion will feature Amila Merzdanovic, current director of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in Burlington and coordinator of refugee resettlement in Rutland. Ms. Merzdanovic was herself a refugee from the War in Bosnia who was resettled in Vermont. She will offer insight into the vetting process and data about the 28 cultures currently settled in Vermont. Finally there will be discussion anticipating the arrival of Syrian refugees this Fall and of how churches throughout the state plan to support the new arrivals and how your church can join in. The schedule is: 1-1:30 P.M. Arrival and refreshments 1:30-2:00 P.M. Worship with special music and Business Meeting 2-3:30 P.M. Presentation and Discussion You need only attend the Presentation/Discussion part. I strong urge attendance for this important and much in the news issue. Bob From the Executive Board Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November. The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage. Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. ere to edit. 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 802-228-4211or 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. Upcoming Meetings Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Executive Committee – Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 2 were $964.00. The costs for each week are $1,438.46 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share 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. Ushers for the month of October This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service. Ushers October 9 Sandy & Jim October 16 Laura & Judi October 23 Open October 30 Linda & George 2016-2017 Offering Envelopes They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2016-2017 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. Deacon Luncheon- October 16 Join us for a Deacon Luncheon after church on October 16. It will be a potluck luncheon, so bring a dish that you would like to share. (We can have the ovens on if you need to keep something warm). The deacons will take care of the desserts and beverages. All are welcome. Reformation Sunday, October 30th On Reformation Sunday, 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 in this week’s bulletin. 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 26th. For more information, you can speak with Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings. Gifts in Memory of Ed Boadway Gifts to the church in memory of Ed are encouraged. They will be used to provide a scholarship fund in his name for individuals learning to play the organ through the Vermont Chapter of American Guild of Organists. As with other special donations, these gifts will be acknowledged Reformation Sunday, October 30. Outreach Committee Just to refresh your memories, our Outreach Committee has reserved $500 until the end of the church year, which is September 30, to donate to a worthy cause. Last year we gave this money to the Nepal Disaster Relief effort as part of the conference contributions. The year before that we used it to make and fill school kit bags as part of the UCC Disaster Ministries. This year we have decided to give it to the Scholarship Fund which has been started in memory of Ed Boadway for students learning to play the organ. We have a total budget of $4,000. Two years ago the church members voted to give $1,750 to BRGN and the same amount to Malayaka House each year, reserving the $500 for year’s end. We hope this meets with everyone’s approval. What better way to show our love and appreciation for all of Ed’s contributions to our worship services and our church family. Malayaka House Founder to Visit Church On Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 P.M., Robert Fleming will describe recent events at Malayaka House, the small Entebbe Uganda orphanage that he founded and is the international focus of our outreach mission. Also, George and Linda Thomson will present a slide show of the highlights of their August two-week visit to MH, which included a safari led by MH people. The public has been invited to attend this not-to-be-missed MH event. Desserts (some from African recipes) and beverages will be served. MH crafts, which make great gifts for Christmas and other occasions, will be available for purchase. If you would like to bake some of the desserts, African recipes are available from Judi Krieger. From the Executive Board Bob Kottkamp has announced that he will not stand for reelection to the office of Church President at the coming Annual Meeting in November. The Board asks that members of the congregation give serious consideration either to volunteering for the post or nominating others whom the Board might encourage. Bob is open to discussing the responsibilities of office with anyone including those potentially interested in the position and those wanting more information as part of nominating others. He does not believe it incumbent upon him to find a person to fill the position. |