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, February 26 at 7:00 P.M.
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of February 9, 2014 were $920.00. The costs for each week is $1,385.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg is serving as the Altar Guild person during the month of February.
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
Passing of the Peace
The Passing of the Peace will be suspended this week due to the flu season.
Installation of the Rev. Robert C. Hamm
There will be an Ecclesiastical Council to present The Rev. Robert C. Hamm as the pastor and teacher of the First Congregational Church of Newfane, UCC on Sunday, February 23.The Ecclesiastical Council will be conducted within the Service of Installation. The Installation Service will begin at three o'clock at the church. There will be a reception following the service. All are welcome.
Lenten Bible Study – Topic: The Last Week of Jesus’s Life
Schedule for Lenten Bible Study
Session 1 – February 25 Ch. 1
Session 2 – March 4 Chs. 2 & 3
Session 3 – March 11 Ch. 4
Session 4 – March 25 Ch. 5
Session 5 – April 8 Ch. 6
Session 6 – April 15 Chs. 7 & 8
Book
Marcus J. Borg & Dominic Crossan, The Last Week
(New York: Harper Collins, 2006).
May be purchased from Bill Kneebone for $10.
All sessions will be held Tuesday evenings in the Ladies Parlor at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
(Note change in meeting dates. We will be meeting March 4 but not on March 18.)
United Church Community Lasagna Dinner
The United Church will hold a Community Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, March 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
There will be meat, vegetarian and gluten free versions of the main dish.
The price will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Pat Liao will head up the effort. Please mark this on your calendar.
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Executive Committee – Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 P.M.
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of February 9, 2014 were $920.00. The costs for each week is $1,385.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Altar Guild
Brenda Dansingburg is serving as the Altar Guild person during the month of February.
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
Passing of the Peace
The Passing of the Peace will be suspended this week due to the flu season.
Installation of the Rev. Robert C. Hamm
There will be an Ecclesiastical Council to present The Rev. Robert C. Hamm as the pastor and teacher of the First Congregational Church of Newfane, UCC on Sunday, February 23.The Ecclesiastical Council will be conducted within the Service of Installation. The Installation Service will begin at three o'clock at the church. There will be a reception following the service. All are welcome.
Lenten Bible Study – Topic: The Last Week of Jesus’s Life
Schedule for Lenten Bible Study
Session 1 – February 25 Ch. 1
Session 2 – March 4 Chs. 2 & 3
Session 3 – March 11 Ch. 4
Session 4 – March 25 Ch. 5
Session 5 – April 8 Ch. 6
Session 6 – April 15 Chs. 7 & 8
Book
Marcus J. Borg & Dominic Crossan, The Last Week
(New York: Harper Collins, 2006).
May be purchased from Bill Kneebone for $10.
All sessions will be held Tuesday evenings in the Ladies Parlor at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
(Note change in meeting dates. We will be meeting March 4 but not on March 18.)
United Church Community Lasagna Dinner
The United Church will hold a Community Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, March 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
There will be meat, vegetarian and gluten free versions of the main dish.
The price will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Pat Liao will head up the effort. Please mark this on your calendar.
