Peace to you.
I hope you had a meaningful and grace-filled Holy Week.
For me, one special moment was the unexpected opportunity to donate blood on Good Friday. I didn’t plan it, but the Red Cross visits Houlton every other month, and this time, the drive happened to fall on Good Friday. It had been quite a while since I last gave blood—my last donation was during my army service.
It was encouraging to see many people—both familiar and new faces—showing up to give. I chose the “Power Red” donation, but the needle needed to be readjusted, which caused a bit of pain and left a bruise. As I sat there, squeezing my arm and watching the blood flow, I reflected on the pain Jesus endured—His blood shed for us on the cross. His suffering is beyond comparison, beyond imagination... By His wounds, we are healed.
Lenten Pilgrimage 2025
It has been a meaningful journey walking through Lent together. Thank you for being part of it.
If you have any thoughts or feedback for next year’s pilgrimage, Joyce and I would love to hear from you. Also, if you completed all the Lenten gatherings (in person or virtually) - Ash Wednesday service, three Lenten Soup & Devotion gatherings, Maundy Thgursday, and Good Friday services, please let us know by this Saturday—via email, text, or phone call (Victor 207-538-0778 and Joyce 207-538-0780).
We’ll be honoring those who completed the journey with a special certificate during our Easter services.
Easter Sunday Celebration
This Sunday, we will rejoice not only in the resurrection of our Lord, but also in the gift of new life in our church family. Let us give thanks and celebrate as we welcome our new church members with joy and love!
Our worship will be filled with joy—special music, a worship dance, a children and youth Easter play, and testimonies. We will also share in a special Easter Coffee Hour Fellowship at all three churches.
Service Times:
Hodgdon UMC – 9 AM
Houlton UMC – 11 AM
Mars Hill UMC – 9 AM
Let’s invite our family and friends to join one of the most important and meaningful gatherings of our faith!
Ministry & Mission (M&M) Calendar
Apr 20 – Easter Sunday & Coffee Hour
Apr 21–27 – Pastors Victor & Joyce on vacation
Apr 22 – Women of Witness [HT], 10 AM
Apr 25 – Gardiner Bible Study, 10 AM
Apr 26 – Administrative Council [HT], 9 AM
Apr 27 – Family Worship & Love Feast [HT], 11 AM
May 2 – Dream Team [HT], 10 AM
Happy Birthday!
April 22 – Mitchell Hardy
April 23 – Jerry Wilson
Easter Lily List
Attached is the Easter Lily Dedication List. Please review and let me know if any updates or corrections are needed.
May you have a meaningful Holy Saturday as we await the joy of resurrection morning.
Christ is risen.
He is risen indeed!
Pastor Victor
Easter Lilies 2025
The Easter Lilies that decorate our
sanctuary on Easter Sunday are generously donated by:
In loving memory of Carol Hatcher from Debra Benn
In loving memory of Laurel & Elizabeth Boynton from Susan & Elizabeth Boyd
In loving memory of Betty DeWitt from Jack & Cynthia Forbush
In loving memory of Phil Geishecker from Rue Geishecker
In loving memory of Jobirta Feroe from Chet and Linda Husted
In loving memory of our grandparents by Victor and Joyce Han
In loving memory of Dolores Jackins, Melbourne and Mabel Jackins from Cathy Hutchinson
In loving memory of Mrs. Kum Hwa Lee from Rev. Kwan Y. Lee and Family
In loving memory of Burns and Juanita Lilley, Waldo, Eleanor, and Robert Gellerson by Perry & Paula Lilley
In loving memory of Roy & Maxine Quint, Robert & Margaret Dunbar from Duane & Bonnie Quint
In loving memory of George "Red" and Phyllis "Sis" Ritchie by Jane Lynds
In loving memory of Mike Swallow, and in honor of Hodgdon UMC's children, Diane Ketchum and the choir from Mary Miller
In loving memory of my parents and brother from Richard Schenk
In loving memory of Donald & Nola Bates, Clifton & Laverne Stewart, and Larry & Darlene Guy from Paul & Linda Stewart
In loving memory of Hubert Strecker from Vernell Strecker
In loving memory of our parents by Chuck and Mary Taylor
In loving memory of Bernadette Blanchette Howe & Galen Howe, Lloyd & Mary Wilson, Gordon & Barbara Bates, and Armand & Anita Blanchette by Jerry & Melanie Wilson, Pete, Many, Elizabeth, and Sarah Howe
In loving memory of Donald Woods and our parents by Helen Woods
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