Life Together Community (Sep 1, 2024)

*Ecumenical Service of Prayer for Creation at the Park (Aug 30, 2024)

"There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth." (Ecclesiastes 3:1, MSG)

It’s September!

I hope you had a refreshing and meaningful summer. Over the past few months, it’s been such a blessing to worship together as one community across Hodgdon and Houlton UM churches. Now, as we step into the new school year, we’re excited to shift gears and return to worship in our individual locations: Hodgdon at 9 am, Mars Hill at 9 am, and Houlton at 11 am.

Starting this Sunday, we’ll be diving into the importance of community and connection as we launch our new small groups this fall. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover how we can grow together in faith and support one another in our spiritual journeys.

Come as you are, and feel free to bring along your family and friends. We’re looking forward to sharing this special season with you as we continue to grow in faith and community.

Have a great Labor Day weekend. 

In Christ's love,
Pastor Victor

Life Together Community (Aug 25, 2024)

 

Peace to you. 

It's chilly in the morning and evening. September is just around the corner. That means it's time for a new school year.

We have a couple of meaningful church events before going back to school.

Our "Life Together Community" (Hodgdon~Houlton~Mars Hill UMCs) will celebrate "Outdoor Fun Day" for our Sunday School children this coming Saturday, August 24th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jack and Cynthia's camp. We will meet at the Houlton UMC parking lot at 10 am and be back by 6 pm. It's a one-day VBS. Our children will learn more about the life of Jesus and also play fun games. Lunch and dinner will be provided. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Joyce at 538-0780. 

This Sunday (Aug 25th) we will celebrate "Commissioning Service" for our children and youth group. All three churches will have "Family Worship," all generations worshipping together - Mars Hill at 9 a.m. and Hodgdon/Houlton at 10 a.m. We will set aside to specifically pray for our children and their parents, and guardians, as well as for our teachers during the service. 

For Hoddon and Houlton churches, this Sunday will be our last combined service for this summer. We will be gathered at Houlton UMC at 10 a.m. 

Thank you for being part of this beloved community. You're invited to come and celebrate with us and to pray for our children with us. 

Have a blessed weekend. See you Sunday! 

In Christ,
Pastor Victor

Life Together Community (Aug 18th)

 

*Photo: The Hans @ the Toronto Islands

Dear Church Family,

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

It is so good to be back with you after a refreshing road trip with my family. We had the opportunity to see some beautiful sights and spend quality time with our old friends together, which I am deeply grateful for. Throughout our journey, I was reminded of God’s constant presence and blessings, and how wonderful it is to belong to such a loving and supportive church family like ours.

This Sunday Hodgdon and Houlton churches have a combined service ("Family Worship") at Hodgdon UMC at 10 a.m. followed by the coffee hour fellowship. Mars Hill UMC will gather at 9 a.m. Joyce and I look forward to catching up with each of you and hearing how God has been working in your lives. Let’s continue to encourage one another and grow together in faith. 

May God bless you abundantly this weekend. Love you all. 

In Christ,
Pastor Victor