Dear Church Family,
I hope you are staying safe and warm after the recent snowstorm.
Have you ever wondered why so many names are recorded in the Bible? In the book of Nehemiah, nearly five chapters are dedicated to listing names. At first glance, it might seem unnecessary, but when we look closer, we see that these individuals played a vital role in rebuilding the city. They restored the gates and walls in front of their homes, renewed their covenant with God, and chose to remain in the vulnerable city of Jerusalem. Their names mattered because their lives and faithfulness mattered.
As I worked on updating our church directory, I felt the same way about each of you. Every name represents a beloved member of our church family—precious, indispensable, and deeply valued. This directory is not just a list; it is a reflection of the body of Christ, knit together in love and faith. Joyce and I regularly pray for our church using this directory, lifting up each name before the Lord.
Before we print the final version, I invite you to review the draft and check that all your information is correct. If anything is missing or needs to be updated, please let me know. Here are the links:
Hodgdon UMC & Houlton UMC: View Here Mars Hill UMC: View Here
Joyce and I are so grateful to be part of this beloved community. Thank you for your faithfulness, your presence, and your love. Together, we are building Christ’s Church for another year, and we give thanks to God for each of you.
"Let the kindness of the Lord our God be over us. Make the work of our hands last. Make the work of our hands last!" (Psalm 90:17, CEB)
With gratitude and prayers,
Pastor Victor & Joyce
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