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eformation Sunday, October 25
On Reformation Sunday, the church will remember individuals from our community who have died this past year. Rev. Harpster will also dedicate gifts to the church that have been made in the past year.See list of memorials below. 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 28 at 7:00 P.M. Upcoming Events - Windham Union Association Meeting – November 1 - Fund-raising supper – November 14 – 5 to 7 P.M. - Annual Congregational Meeting – November 15 Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 18 were $1,809.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00 (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 and November. A very special thank you to Laura Caravatt for the beautiful arrangements that were displayed on the altar during the summer. Also, we thank Anne Oakes and Andy Ohotnicky for the lovely Harvest arrangement and the mums about the church. Coffee Hour A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served. 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 Communion October 25 **Open November 1 Laura Sandy & Jim November 8 **Open November 15 **Open November 22 **Open November 29 **Open 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 budget. Please submit them as soon as possible. Annual Meeting of the Congregation The meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, November 15, 2015 Reports will be given and the budget put to a vote. Please make an effort to attend. The Church will hold a fund-raising supper of beef stew on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 5 to 7 P.M. Sign-up sheets for food preparation and donations as well as job responsibilities are available. Please sign up for this important event. See Jean Eggleston or Pat Liao for further information. Windham-Union Association (UCC) Fall Meeting The Vermont Interfaith Action and Public Assets Institute will be the featured speakers at the Windham-Union Association meeting on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Springfield. Their presentation, which they have been sharing with people of faith throughout the state, will focus on Building Vermont’s Moral Economy. Learn how income inequality is being caused by inequities in our systems, even in progressive Vermont, and discover ways to take action toward positive change. Questions, contact Debbie Ingram at 802-310-4625 or [email protected]. A reception will follow the presentation. In memory of the individuals from our community of faith who have died this past year…. Elaine Dale Piper Leo November 3, 1926 – February 9, 2015 Robert A. Merrill August 24, 1925 – March 9, 2015 Ronald L. Whittaker March 23, 1932 – April 2, 2015 Vera Janet (Pelkey) Round January 8, 1924 – January 9, 2015 GIFTS Painting by Susan Kneebone presented to our church family and the glory of God is placed in the new handicapped accessible bathroom. This painting is inspired by our lovely mountain valley in Ludlow and the beautiful flowers that accent these surroundings. by Susan Kneebone A flower box under our new sign to embellish the outside décor of our church was crafted and planted by Andy Ohotnicky with flowers arranged by Anne Oakes. In Memory Of... Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Harpster James E. Harpster By Donald and Johanna L. Harpster John Wessel Vermont Organ Builder by Ed Boadway Families of Peplau, Hamilton and Hanscom by Jim and Sandy Peplau Loved ones by Laura Caravatt Departed loved ones by Jean Eggleston Janet and C.J.Stewart and Tim Stewart and Jill Burton by Judi and Julian Krieger Rose Lee by Jean Eggleston, Lenora Kubis, Kai Sun Lai Frederick Y. Ng, Gus and Alice Cirielli, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ng, Dorothy Chang and family, Carmelito and Alex Liao, Gwen Lee, Marji Lee, Arline Chang and family, Evelyn Lee, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Lee, Barbara Whittaker, Jackie Hunt, Patricia Kuntz, JoAnn Mitza, Kay O’Hara, Janet Pace Ronald Whittaker by Barbara Whittaker Piper Leo by the family of Piper Leo with thanks to Jean Eggleston and the Hartnett family for their love and friendship. William and Darlene Kneebone and Colonel Robert Miller and Jean Miller by Mr. and Mrs. William Kneebone Donald Stuart McKay by Joyce McKay Steggles Alvia Arango DeCifuentes (Columbia) Timothy Gentry Theresa Gurdak Robert Merrill Margaret Hannich Schmutz (Switzerland) Virginia Sirois by Ginny and Bob Kottkamp David W. Tucker Beloved brother and son of Evelyn Tucker by Barbara and Ross Johnston Comments are closed.
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