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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 [email protected]. 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 Comments are closed.
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