United Church of Ludlow - Weekly News - April 7, 2019

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 [email protected].  Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church. 
 
Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home
It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the pastor, Rev. Harpster. 
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events 
-Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
-Executive Committee, April 24, 2019, 7:00 P.M.
-April 14 – Palm Sunday and Dedication of One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
-April 18 – Maundy Thursday Service, Social Hall, 7:00 P.M.
-April 21 – Easter Service
 
 
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending March 31 were $1,250, $30 for flowers and $145 for One Great Hour of Sharing – Total $1425.00. The costs for each week are $1,188.00. (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
 
Altar Guild
Linda Alexander will do the Altar Guild duties for 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.
 
Microphone for Announcements  
When you wish to make an announcement, please indicate your intention by raising your hand and someone will come to you with a microphone.  
To work effectively, the microphone needs to be held very close...within an inch of your mouth. 
We are very lucky to have the microphones available so that everyone can hear important announcements. Do not be bashful in using them!  
 
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.  And 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.
 
 Palm Sunday  - One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
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 dedicate our gifts to this ministry on Palm Sunday
(April 14), but the good work done by our gifts gives life again, and again, and last much longer.  An offering envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
 
 EASTER FLOWERS
Flowers really contribute to the beauty and sacredness of our Church on Easter Sunday. 
 
Donations for Easter Flowers can be given to Anne Oakes.
 
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 on April 21.
 
All are encouraged to help to decorate our Church as we celebrate and glorify our Risen Lord.