*Photo: Rev. Lee offering special music, “Comfort Ye” (December 7, 2025, Houlton).
It is still hard to believe.
Exactly two weeks ago, Rev. Lee offered special music, “Comfort Ye.” It was the song he sang every Advent throughout his life. He sang it again with quiet strength and deep determination. He knew it would be his last.
This morning, Joyce and I met with his family. We sat around the table and shared stories of Lee’s life - stories we had never heard, and stories some had forgotten. As I listened, one thing became very clear: God’s timing and God’s will are always perfect.
Through his ministry here in Houlton over fifty years ago, and again through these past four years since 2021, Rev. Lee touched countless lives. Some of these stories will be shared at his memorial service in the spring. His legacy continues.
What meaningful timing this is, in the Christmas season.
This past Sunday, Hodgdon and Houlton churches shared a Christmas Pageant. Children from our Afterschool Programs, representing all four churches, prepared together an adaptation inspired by The King of Kings (2025). In this pageant, everyone participated in the story as angels, shepherds, or wise men. It is an old story, yet still the greatest story ever told. It reminds us how Christ came, and why he came to us.
You can watch the full service here (Houlton): https://youtube.com/live/U88ZrkV12KI?feature=share
We also enjoyed a beautiful time of caroling at Gardiner, led by our church carolers and the Houlton Community Handbell Choir: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AK8F3F8iB/
You are warmly invited to join us for our Christmas Eve services:
- Hodgdon: Prayer Vigil at 3:45 PM, Service at 4:00 PM
- Houlton: 6:00 PM
- Mars Hill: 4:00 PM
May Christ Jesus bless you and bring comfort to you and your family as we celebrate his coming.
Peace,
Pastor Victor
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