Peace to you.
This week has been an emotional one for many in our church family. Even as we rejoice and celebrate birthdays with Debbie and little Hannah today, our hearts ache for those who have lost loved ones so suddenly. We hold the Brown family, the Guy family, the Ewing family, and all who are grieving in our prayers.
This afternoon, I had the privilege of sitting with Lenny and Mary, listening to their life stories. It’s hard to believe that Lenny will turn ninety next March, and Mary is already ninety-five. Yet they remain active, joyful, and deeply connected, doing life together.
They shared many stories — of work, faith, dancing, music, and love — but one message stood out to me: be content and find joy in simple things.
You can read their full stories here:
Their stories echo the wisdom of Ecclesiastes — to enjoy life and remember God, for every day is a gift.
So today, as we gather around our tables, let’s hug a little longer, say “I love you” one more time, and treasure each moment we have together. May our funeral services and Sunday worship this weekend become times of both gratitude and celebration, remembering the One who holds us all.
Have a peaceful weekend.
🤝 Outreach
Opportunities
Monthly
Mission Project
In October, we are supporting Bridge to Hope, which helps local families in the County undergoing cancer treatments by providing assistance with travel, lodging, gas cards, and related expenses.
Angel
Wheels – A Ride Ministry (Houlton UMC)
We are looking
for a few angels who can offer a ride to some of our Gardiner friends who wish
to join us for Sunday worship. If you’re able to help, please let Linda Maraya
or Pastor Victor know. Thank you for sharing Christ’s love in this simple but
meaningful way!
Lending
Library & Food Pantry (Hodgdon UMC)
Hodgdon UMC is
launching a new outreach: a Lending
Library & Food Pantry! As a pilot, the church will open Saturdays 10
am-12 pm with coffee and refreshments, where neighbors can borrow books, pick
up food, and enjoy fellowship.
UM Cluster
Music Service
On Sunday,
November 9, at 3:00 PM, all Methodist churches in our cluster will come
together for a joyful Cluster Music Service at Houlton UMC. The service will feature the Houlton Community Chorus
and Community Handbell Choir, along with a pick-up choir, band, worship dance,
and Psalm readings. It promises to be a celebration filled with music, praise,
and joy. A potluck fellowship will
follow, and everyone is warmly invited to join in the singing, worship, and fellowship!
Life-Together
Group Update
Our
study on 1 Corinthians has begun!
All are welcome to join anytime!
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Hodgdon: Wednesdays at 3:15 pm at church
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Houlton: Tuesdays at 10 am at church (women)
Fridays at 10 am at the Gardiner
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Mars Hill: Wednesdays at 10 am at church
Life Review
Project – “Faithbook”
God’s grace is like a diamond’s facets—we see His glory through each person’s story. You can read these stories at: faithbook2025.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday!
Oct
27 Linda Maraya
Oct 30 Liz Anderson
Oct
31 Grace Stewart
Nov
1 Pete Howe
Happy Anniversary!
Oct 27 Don & Jennifer Metzger
Oct 29 Roland & Marjorie Graham
🐾 Updated Dog Policy
We love the joy pets
bring, but only officially trained
service animals (with vest or harness) are allowed inside our church
buildings. Thank you for understanding!
Worship Servants
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Hodgdon |
Houlton |
Mars Hill |
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Oct 26 |
Greeter |
Carolyn Benn &
Sandra Malone |
Bob & Angela
Cowperthwaite |
Children & Youth |
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Liturgist |
Paula Lilley |
Amanda Howe |
Gaye Cronkite |
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Coffee Hour |
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Love Feast Potluck (Outreach Com) |
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Nov 2 |
Greeter |
Don & Jennifer
Metzger |
Marion Collins &
Chuck Taylor |
Children & Youth |
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Liturgist |
Don Metzger |
Jack Forbush |
Andy Anderson |
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Coffee Hour |
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Cynthia Forbush |
Ministry & Mission (M&M)
Calendar
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Oct 26: Family Worship & Love Feast [HT],
11 AM
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Oct 26: Community Chorus [HT], 12:30 PM
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Oct 28: Women of Witness [HT], 10 AM
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Oct 28: Women of Wonder [HD], 3 PM
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Oct 28: Together Tuesday (Harvest Party),
3:00–4:15 PM
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Oct 29: Backpack for Kids [HT], 9 AM
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Oct 29: Life-Together Group [MH], 10 AM
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Oct 29: Life-Together Group [HD], 3:15 PM
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Oct 30: Community Handbell Choir [HT],
3:15–4:15 PM
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Oct 30: Lay Servant Preaching Class [HT], 6
PM
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Oct 31: Gardiner Bible Study, 10 AM
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Oct 31: Dream Team [HT], 10 AM
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Nov 1: Holiday Bazaar [HD], 9 AM-2 PM
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Nov 2: All Saints Sunday (*Daylight Saving Time Ends)
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Nov 3: Kingdom Men (County Rd Baptist), 6 PM
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Nov 4-6: “4 Every Generation” Conference
(Pastor Victor)
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Nov 5: Administrative Council [HD], 4:15 PM
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Nov 9: Family Worship & Coffee Fellowship
[MH], 9 AM
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Nov 9: Cluster Music Service [HT], 3 PM
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Nov 30: Combined Service [HD], 10 AM
Prayer List
Dennis
Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Janie Andrews, Bob & Jo-Ann Barton, Debbie &
Anthony Benn, London Booker, Reita Briggs, Sue Carr, Lorinda Cushman, Duane
Eldridge, Ann Folsom, Jack Galda, Heidi Geishecker, David Guy, Brian Ketchum,
Austin McAfee, Jean Merritt, Beverly Nickerson, Richard Sherwood, Carol Sloat
Smith, Dotty Smith, Tina Smith, Mark and Abby Swallow, Liz Taylor, Melanie
Wilson, Debbie Wordwell, Richard & Donna Wolverton, Karen Young, Kailynn
Pastor Victor
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