Life Together Community (Palm Sunday 2024)

 

*Photo: Lenten Soup & Devotion at Hodgdon UMC (March 20, 2024)

Do you like puzzles?

During Lenten Devotional time yesterday, Paula Lilley shared her insightful reflections on how the church is like a jigsaw puzzle, with each piece being unique and contributing to the whole picture. "I am the church, You are the church, We are the church together!" You can watch the devotion at this link. 

This past Sunday Hodgdon UMC celebrated Family Worship led by Pastor Joyce, including a wonderful children's message (Colin and Jacob acting as John and Charles Wesley, Emily Lilley as Siri's voice), children's handbell choir, Joyce's heartfelt message, followed by Coffee Hour fellowship. You can watch the service at this link. 

I also shared how our suffering God can help us in times of trouble as we celebrated St. Patrick's Day - his life and legacy. You can watch the service and read the message at this link. 

This Sunday we celebrate Palm & Passion Sunday. May God prepare our hearts and help us be fully present as we enter into the most sacred time of the year. Hodgdon and Mars Hill will worship at 9 am, and the Houlton at 11 am. Houlton UMC will celebrate Family Worship with the Handbell Choir's and Rev. Dr. Kwan Lee's special music, followed by the Love Feast potluck luncheon. You won't want to miss it. You can worship with us online at this link. 

Easter Lily 

Easter Lilies are a lovely way to remember or to honor a loved one at the altar during the season of Easter. Please place your order below and return the form to the church by Monday, March 25, 2024. If paying by check, please make checks payable to “Houlton UMC,” note “Easter Liliy” in the memo line. Thank you!

o   You Name:  ______________________________

o   In Memory/Honor of: _________________________

⃣⃣   I will bring my own lilies.

⃣   Single stem $19.95    ⃣  Double $49.95    ⃣  Triple $64.95

If you want to order the lily through the church, the sooner, the better. That way we can reserve the lilies at the florist shop. You can simply reply to this email and let me know the information. 

Eclipse Updates 

The eclipse is coming fast. This is a great opportunity to share Christ's love and hospitality with the God-sent ones. Volunteers are needed for: 

• Wrapping cookies on Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. (Marion); 
• Set up tables on Friday at 10:00 a.m. (Sharon Lyons); 
  
• Saturday Supper from 4 to 6:00 p.m. (Marion); 
• Monday Warming Center, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Marion)
• Security workers are needed for Saturday and Monday (Chuck).

If you would like to be part of Christ' reaching out community, please let those coordinators know, or sign your names on the sheets on the vestry table in the Houlton sanctuary. Hodgdon and Mars Hill sisters and brothers are also invited to join us and work together for God's kingdom. 

Lastly, The Eclipse App is now available for free on iOS via the App Store and on Android through the Play Store. "The app offers up to date event information, has a countdown timer to totality and if users sign up for alerts, they can get current town announcements. Things like traffic changes, emergency information, lost children or adults will all be sent out as alerts on the app." You can read the entire article at this link. 

Thank you for your partnership. Stay well in God's love. 

In Christ,
Pastor Victor