Perhaps this voice echoes the hearts of several in our church family. Over the past year, we have said goodbye to beloved members among us. We are still grieving their absence.
This Sunday, we celebrate All Saints Sunday. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, deeply cherished this day. In his journal, he called it “a festival I truly love,” and later wrote, “I always find this a comfortable day… a day that I peculiarly love.”
We observe All Saints Sunday not to remove our sorrow, but to lift our eyes in hope. We grieve, yet we grieve with hope. We remember and honor our parents, grandparents, church family, and spiritual ancestors who have shown us how to hold fast to the faith.
Let us gather and celebrate together—giving thanks to God for all the saints in our lives who have gone before us and continue to inspire us to walk faithfully with Christ.
Thanks be to God for all the saints!
Outreach Opportunities
Monthly Mission Project Updates
Thank you, church family, for your generous support in October for Bridge to Hope, helping local families facing cancer—Hodgdon gave $260, Houlton $280, and Mars Hill $90.
For November, our cluster mission project is the “Fruit of the Spirit” Tree for the St. Apolonia Festival of Trees—decorated with gift cards (be creative and support local!) to benefit free dental care for children in our County.
We (Houlton) are also launching a “Good Neighbor Fund” to help support our new Soup Kitchen ministry and other local care needs in our community.
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.
Holiday Bazaar – Houlton UMC
Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for our Holiday Bazaar with a delicious Chicken Stew and Biscuit Luncheon from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Food and craft donations are welcome! Please bring items to the church by 9:00 AM on the 8th. Come, shop, eat, and enjoy good 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 Groups
Our study on 1 Corinthians has begun! All are welcome to join anytime!
© Hodgdon: Wednesdays at 3:15 pm at church
© Houlton: Tuesdays at 10 am at church (women)
Fridays at 10 am at the Gardiner
© Mars Hill: Wednesdays at 10 am at the Andersons
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! Happy Anniversary!
Nov 3 Anthony Benn Nov 4 Perry & Paula Lilley
Nov 6 Travis Hardy
Nov 7 Marjorie Graham
Nov 8 Jean Merritt
Worship Servants
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| Hodgdon | Houlton | Mars Hill |
Nov 2 | Greeter | Don & Jennifer Metzger | Marion Collins & Chuck Taylor | Children & Youth |
Liturgist | Don Metzger | Jack Forbush | Andy Anderson | |
Coffee Hour |
| Cynthia Forbush | ||
Nov 9 | Greeter | Don & Jennifer Metzger | Mark Jackins & Cathy Hutchinson | Children & Youth |
Liturgist | Rue Geishecker | Sirong Wang | Bonnie Anderson | |
Coffee Hour |
| Bob & Angela Cowpethwaite |
Ministry & Mission (M&M) Calendar
© Nov 2: Community Chorus [HT], 12:30 PM
© Nov 3: Kingdom Men (County Rd Baptist), 6 PM
© Nov 4-6: “4 Every Generation” Conference (Pastor Victor)
© Nov 4: Women of Witness [HT], 10 AM
© Nov 4: Together Tuesday [HT], 3:00–4:15 PM
© Nov 5: Backpack for Kids [HT], 9 AM
© Nov 5: Life-Together Group [MH], 10 AM
© Nov 5: Life-Together Group [HD], 3:15 PM
© Nov 5: Administrative Council [HD], 4:15 PM
© Nov 7: Gardiner Bible Study, 10 AM
© Nov 8: Holiday Bazaar [HT], 10 AM-1 PM
© Nov 8: Community Handbell Choir [HT], 1:30-2:30 PM
© Nov 9: Family Worship & Coffee Fellowship [MH], 9 AM
© Nov 9: Cluster Music Service [HT], 3 PM
© 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, Duane Eldridge, Jack Galda, Heidi Geishecker, Brian Ketchum, Austin McAfee, Jean Merritt, Beverly Nickerson, Robin Quint, Richard Sherwood, Carol Sloat Smith, Dotty Smith, Mark and Abby Swallow, Liz Taylor, Melanie Wilson, Debbie Wordwell, Richard & Donna Wolverton, Karen Young, Kailynn
Pastor Victor
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