Greetings from Manchester, NH!
This is the last day of the New England Annual Conference.
As I am packing up to go home, I am reminded that life is temporary and that there's a time for everything. Joyce and I are grateful that we have been appointed anew to our community of faith - Hodgdon, Houlton, and Mars Hill UMCs. It marks the start of the 10th year. We start this new year with a grateful heart.
During one of the conference sessions, there was a moment of "passing the mantle." One of the retiring pastors shared his wisdom with those who were newly ordained this year. He refreshed our calling, every Christian's calling - "making disciples of Jesus Christ." He commended us to start with one person at a time until all the people in the pew become disciples and they can do the same.
How beautiful, how important it is to pass on our faith to others, especially to the next generation! As we celebrate Children's Sunday* (*Houlton and Mars Hill UMCs this Sunday, June 11th; Hodgdon UMC on June 18th), may our faith be shared and strengthened. We will hear our children recite their favorite Bible verse, and we will listen to our graduate's faith story.
Come, and celebrate with us this Sunday. Hodgdon and Mars Hill UMCs meet at 9 am, and Houlton UMC at 11 am. If you are not able to come in person, you can worship with us online at the following links:
- Hodgdon UMC: Facebook Live
- Houltoun UMC: Youtube Live or Facebook Live
- Mars Hill UMC: Facebook Live
Thank you for all your prayers and companionship. See you Sunday!
In Christ,
Pastor Victor
Pastor Victor
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