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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, April 30, 7:00 P.M. Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of April 6, were $1,544.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Altar Guild Jean Eggleston is serving as the Altar Guild person during the month of April. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES Palm Sunday – April 13th – 10:15 AM Maundy Thursday – April 17th – 7:00 PM Service of Tenebrae The Lord’s Supper Easter Sunday – April 20th – 10:15 AM Lenten Bible Study – Topic: The Last Week of Jesus’s Life Schedule for Lenten Bible Study: Session 6 – April 15 Chs. 7 & 8 Book: Marcus J. Borg & Dominic Crossan, The Last Week Palm Sunday United Church of Ludlow will present a play, “Whose Cross Is It, Anyway?” as part of its celebration of Palm Sunday on April 13, 2014 at 10:15 A.M. The play deals with a cross being delivered by a JPS (Jerusalem Parcel Service) man. Though the cross makes its rounds to many people, only one accepts its delivery. By blending biblical familiarity with contemporary society, the scenes reveal how people across all generations make excuses for not wanting Jesus in their lives. All are welcome to attend this presentation which is often humorous and definitely inspiring. Ushers and Communion Servers for the months of March and April 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 to the church. Ushers April 13 Lee & Shelia April 20 Laura & Allison April 27 Sandy & Jim Lenten Banner The banner hanging in the front of the sanctuary represents the wilderness, reminding us of the forty days that Jesus spent there, fasting and being tempted by the devil. The palms are for Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The purple, the color of royalty is a reference to Christ the King. The variety of purples and the black lettering remind us of the pain, suffering and passion that we remember as we pray during this season. Bordering the banner is the color of white that represents the anticipation of the Easter season. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering - This year the theme for One Great Hour of Sharing is “We Are One.” The focus is on sharing with our brothers and sisters in need around the world because we are connected with them in Christ Jesus. Our offering makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer from disaster, conflict, or poverty. One Great Hour of Sharing ministries reach people worldwide, including the United States. Together we provide disaster relief, health care, education, job training, shelter, schools clean water, and food. Our offering to One Great Hour of Sharing helps meet the needs that make the headlines and needs that headlines ignore. We give to this ministry on Palm Sunday, but the good work done by our gifts gives life again, and again, and last much longer. With your generous support, these vital ministries of life can continue. United Church of Ludlow will dedicate our OGHS offering on Palm Sunday, April 13. The 219th Annual Meeting of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ Rooted and Grounded in Love Where: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont When: Friday and Saturday, April 25 & 26 The delegates from United Church of Ludlow will be Bob and Ginny Kottkamp and Pat Liao. Flowers really contribute to the beauty and sacredness of our Church on Easter Sunday. Donations for Easter Flowers can be given to Brenda Dansingburg. If the donation is in memory or in honor of individuals, please include a written notation of how you wish it to appear in the Easter bulletin. Pease help to decorate our Church. Comments are closed.
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