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United Church of Ludlow - Weekly Email News September 1, 2013

8/30/2013

 
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.  

Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. 

Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of August 25 were $1,096.00.
The cost for each week is $1,330.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52
weeks).
 
Altar Guild
Judi Krieger is serving as the Altar Guild person during 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.   

Congregational Singing Practice
Occasional choir singers and members of the congregation  who would like
to "go over" the music for a Sunday service should come up to the organ before
9:50 AM, with hymnal in hand, when Ed is on duty.  However, he is usually
on New Hampshire organ benches on the third Sunday of each month. 

Deacons’ Luncheon 
On Sunday, September 8, the deacons will be hosting a Deacons’ Luncheon. 
 
We will be offering up a “Salad Sunday” for all those who wish to stay after
church to share in a meal. During dessert, we will discuss how the
Outreach/Mission Committee disperses its funds each quarter. We are asking for
as many members and friends of the church to attend because we want your
ideas.
 
Currently, the Outreach/Mission Committee members (Brenda Dansingburg, Linda
Thomson, Susan Kneebone and members of the deaconate) select various
organizations or individuals that they wish to support based on recommendations
of the board, church members/friends and/or requests. 
 
Each quarter the church budget allows for the committee to distribute
$1,000.00. This committee, as per the recommendation of the membership, would
like to discuss changing this system. What about choosing one local mission and
one global mission to support, rather than searching each quarter to find a
“worthy” organization to give the funds? These two missions would be the ones
that we, as a church, would support through the coming years, until we decide
differently.  
While these two mission projects would receive the bulk of the funds, there
would be some funds set aside for emergency needs which might arise over
time.  The Committee would appreciate your thoughts on this concept.



So, come to lunch after church on September 8 and join us for a meal and
discussion.


 

United Church of Ludlow - Weekly Email News for August 25, 2013

8/23/2013

 
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, Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 P.M.

Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of August 18 were $2,079.00.
The cost for each week is $1,330.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52
weeks).
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Laura Caravatt will be sharing the Altar Guild
responsibilities for June, July and August.  Jean will take care of the
altar and Laura will display her beautiful flowers.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social
hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.   
 
Women’s Group -  Luncheon and Tag Sale
The United Church Women will have their annual tag sale and luncheon this
Saturday, August 24.
     Luncheon from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
     Tag Sale from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
 
Congregational Singing Practice

Occasional choir singers and members of the congregation  who would like
to "go over" the music for a Sunday service should come up to the organ before
9:50 AM, with hymnal in hand, when Ed is on duty.  However, he is usually
on New Hampshire organ benches on the third Sunday of each month.
 
Remembering Irene and Rising Above
Two years after Irene the Thomsons FINALLY have a new home – 10 feet above
the lake.  Come and help CELEBRATE!!!! BYOB and a dish to share. 
     Sunday, August 25 at 1:00 P.M. 
     131 Thomson Drive 
 
Deacons’ Luncheon 
On Sunday, September 8, the deacons will be hosting a Deacons’ Luncheon. 
 
We will be offering up a “Salad Sunday” for all those who wish to stay after
church to share in a meal. During dessert, we will discuss how the
Outreach/Mission Committee disperses its funds each quarter. We are asking for
as many members and friends of the church to attend because we want your
ideas.
 
Currently, the Outreach/Mission Committee members (Brenda Dansingburg, Linda
Thomson, Susan Kneebone and members of the deaconate) select various
organizations or individuals that they wish to support based on recommendations
of the board, church members/friends and/or requests. 
 
Each quarter the church budget allows for the committee to distribute
$1000.00. This committee, as per the recommendation of the membership, would
like to discuss changing this system. What about choosing one local mission and
one global mission to support, rather than searching each quarter to find a
“worthy” organization to give the funds? These two missions would be the ones
that we, as a church, would support through the coming years, until we decide
differently. 
 
While these two mission projects would receive the bulk of the funds, there
would be some funds set aside for emergency needs which might arise over
time.  The Committee would appreciate your thoughts on this concept.
 
So, come to lunch after church on September 8 and join us for a meal and
discussion.


 
 

United Church of Ludlow - Weekly Email News - August 18, 2013

8/16/2013

 
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, Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 P.M.

Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of August 11 were $762.00. The
cost for each week is $1,330.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52
weeks).

 Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Laura Caravatt will be sharing the Altar Guild
responsibilities for June, July and August.  Jean will take care of the
altar and Laura will display her beautiful flowers.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social
hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.   
 
Women’s Group -  Luncheon and Tag Sale
The United Church Women will have their annual tag sale and luncheon on
Saturday, August 24.  Please look for items to donate to the tag
sale.  A sign-up sheet is in the front hall for help with both of these
events.  Help is needed most of the day.  
     Luncheon from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
     Tag Sale from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
 
Congregational Singing Practice
Occasional choir singers and members of the congregation  who would like
to "go over" the music for a Sunday service should come up to the organ before
9:50 AM, with hymnal in hand, when Ed is on duty.  However, he is usually
on New Hampshire organ benches on the third Sunday of each month.
 
Remembering Irene and Rising Above
Two years after Irene the Thomsons FINALLY have a new home – 10 feet above
the lake.  Come and help CELEBRATE!!!! BYOB and a dish to share. 
Sunday, August 25 at 1:00 P.M.
131 Thomson Drive 
RSVP to thomson131vt@gmail.com   
 
Deacons’ Luncheon 
On Sunday, September 8, the deacons will be hosting a Deacons’ Luncheon.  

We will be offering up a “Salad Sunday” for all those who wish to stay after
church to share in a meal. During dessert, we will discuss how the
Outreach/Mission Committee disperses its funds each quarter. We are asking for
as many members and friends of the church to attend because we want your ideas. 

Currently, the Outreach/Mission Committee members (Brenda Dansingburg, Linda
Thomson, Susan Kneebone and members of the deaconate) select various
organizations or individuals that they wish to support based on recommendations
of the board, church members/friends and/or requests.  

Each quarter the church budget allows for the committee to distribute
$1000.00. This committee, as per the recommendation of the membership, would
like to discuss changing this system. What about choosing one local mission and
one global mission to support, rather than searching each quarter to find a
“worthy” organization to give the funds? These two missions would be the ones
that we, as a church, would support through the coming years, until we decide
differently.  

While these two mission projects would receive the bulk of the funds, there
would be some funds set aside for emergency needs which might arise over
time.  The Committee would appreciate your thoughts on this concept. 

So, come to lunch after church on September 8 and join us for a meal and
discussion.


 
  


United Church of Ludlow - Weekly Email News for August 11, 2013

8/8/2013

 
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, Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 P.M.

Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of August 4 were $919.97. The
cost for each week is $1,330.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52
weeks).
 
Altar Guild

Jean Eggleston and Laura Caravatt will be sharing the Altar Guild
responsibilities for June, July and August.  Jean will take care of the
altar and Laura will display her beautiful flowers.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social
hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.   
 
Women’s Group -  Luncheon and Tag Sale
The United Church Women will have their annual tag sale and luncheon on
Saturday, August 24.  Please look for items to donate to the tag
sale.  A sign-up sheet is in the front hall for help with both of these
events.  Help is needed most of the day.    
     Luncheon from 11:30 AM to 1:30 P.M.
     Tag Sale from 9:00 AM to 2:00 P.M. 
 
Congregational Singing Practice
Occasional choir singers and members of the congregation  who would like
to "go over" the music for a Sunday service should come up to the organ before
9:50 AM, with hymnal in hand, when Ed is on duty.  However, he is usually
on New Hampshire organ benches on the third Sunday of each month.
 
Remembering Irene and Rising Above
Two years after Irene the Thomsons FINALLY have a new home – 10 feet above
the lake.   Come and help CELEBRATE!!!! BYOB and a dish to share. 
     Sunday, August 25 at 1:00 P.M.
     131 Thomson Drive 
     RSVP to thomson131vt@gmail.com   
 
Drivers for The Blind Needed  
The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) has an
immediate URGENT need for volunteer drivers in and around the Ludlow area to get
people where they need to go. 
Clients of VABVI cannot drive which causes a serious problem for them,
forcing them to rely on others.  They need to put food on their tables, get
to vital medical appointments and run important errands.  The Volunteer
Pool in the Ludlow area is very low and they greatly need help so clients can
meet their daily living needs. 
The VABVI’s Volunteer Transportation Program provides free personalized
transportation services.  
Come and be a part of something wonderful by joining our team of
inspirational volunteers. Volunteer Drivers work on an “as needed” basis and are
free to accept or decline any trip to suit their own schedules.  Volunteer
as much or as little as you have time for. 
Drivers receive mileage reimbursements for the use of their cars.  If
you can help or would like more information, call toll free at
1-877-350-8840.   
VABVI is a non-profit organization providing a wide array of services to
Vermonters with vision loss. 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

United Church of Ludlow - Weekly Email News for August 4, 2013

8/2/2013

 
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.
Membership Meeting – Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee, Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of July 28 were $1,330.00. The
cost for each week is $1,330.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by
52 weeks).
 
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Laura Caravatt will be sharing the Altar Guild responsibilities for June, July and August.  Jean will take care of the altar and Laura will display her beautiful flowers.
 
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social
hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.   
 
Learn to Serve Communion
There will be a "Shadowing Sunday" for those of you who want to learn how to
serve communion.  Come see the process of serving communion from start to
finish. If interested, be at the church on Sunday, August 4, at 9:45 AM. We have
the servers; you will just be watching the process.
 
Women’s Group -  Luncheon and Tag Sale

The United Church Women will have their annual tag sale and luncheon on
Saturday, August 24.  Please look for items to donate to the tag
sale.  A sign-up sheet is in the front hall for help with both of these
events.  Help is needed most of the day.    
 
Congregational Singing Practice
Occasional choir singers and members of the congregation  who would like
to "go over" the music for a Sunday service should come up to the organ before
9:50 AM, with hymnal in hand, when Ed is on duty.  However, he is usually
on New Hampshire organ benches on the third Sunday of each month.
 
Remembering Irene and Rising Above
Two years after Irene the Thomsons FINALLY have a new home – 10 feet above
the lake.   Come and help CELEBRATE!!!! BYOB and a dish to share. 
Sunday, August 25 at 1:00 PM
131 Thomson Drive
 
Drivers for The Blind Needed  
The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) has an
immediate URGENT need for volunteer drivers in and around the Ludlow area to get
people where they need to go.
 
Clients of VABVI cannot drive which causes a serious problem for them,
forcing them to rely on others.  They need to put food on their tables, get
to vital medical appointments and run important errands.  The Volunteer
Pool in the Ludlow area is very low and they greatly need help so clients can
meet their daily living needs.
 
The VABVI’s Volunteer Transportation Program provides free personalized
transportation services. 
 
Come and be a part of something wonderful by joining our team of
inspirational volunteers. Volunteer Drivers work on an “as needed” basis and are
free to accept or decline any trip to suit their own schedules.  Volunteer
as much or as little as you have time for.



Drivers receive mileage reimbursements for the use of their cars.  If
you can help or would like more information, call toll free at
1-877-350-8840. 



VABVI is a non-profit organization providing a wide array of services to
Vermonters with vision loss. 


 
 
 
 
 
  


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