Peace to you, dear church family,
I hope this message finds you well.
The other day, I had the privilege of hearing a life story from one of our beloved church members. She was born into a large family—one of eleven children. Like many of us, her family didn’t have much, but they had each other. From a young age, she learned the value of looking out for one another.
She went on to raise five children of her own and shared 65 years of happy marriage until her husband passed. When I asked what one message she would want to leave for her children and grandchildren, her answer was simple but powerful: “Be kind.”
That message feels more relevant than ever today.
The person I interviewed was Georgia Mailman. You can read her full story here:
👉 Faithbook 2025 – Georgia's Story
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, may we remember and honor the women who nurtured us and taught us life’s foundational values. May we live those values and pass them on.
🌱 730 Prayer Movement
We invite all three of our churches to join in prayer each day at 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m., whichever fits your schedule.
Each Thursday from 7:30–7:58 p.m., we gather for prayer—in person at Houlton UMC or online via Zoom.
(Why 7:30–7:58? Houlton & Hodgdon share the zip code 04730, and Mars Hill’s is 04758!)
This week’s prayer focus:
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Revive us again!
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Children’s Ministries
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New believers and visitors
🔗 Zoom Link:
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 207 538 0778
Passcode: 04730
📞 One Tap Mobile:
+1 646 931 3860,,2075380778#,,,,*04730#
🤝 Outreach Opportunities
May’s Mission Focus: Camp Mechuwana
Let’s support their summer ministries through:
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Monetary gifts
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Art and maintenance supply donations
📦 Donation List
Thank you for your continued generosity!
📖 Jonah Bible Study
Looking for a supportive group and deeper study? Join our new 4-week study on the Book of Jonah:
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Houlton UMC: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (Women of Witness at church)
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Mars Hill UMC: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (at Andy & Bonnie’s)
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Hodgdon UMC: Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. (at church)
🔥 Aldersgate Day Service
Let’s celebrate Wesley’s “heart-warming experience” together!
🕕 Saturday, May 24 at 6 p.m.
📍 Grant Memorial UMC, Presque Isle (79 Fleetwood St)
An uplifting evening of:
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Worship dance
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Children’s handbell choir
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Pick-up choir
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Music and reading
🎁 Special offering for Good Shepherd Food Bank
(checks payable to: Aroostook Cluster UMCs)
Light refreshments to follow. All are welcome!
📅 Mission & Ministry (M&M) Calendar
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May 11 Community Chorus [HT], 1 p.m.
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May 13 WOW [HT], 10 a.m. | Together Tuesday [HT], 3–4:15 p.m.
UM Men at Bob’s, 6 p.m. -
May 14 Backpack for Kids [HT], 9 a.m.
LT Group at Andy & Bonnie’s, 10 a.m.
LT Group [HD], 3:15 p.m. -
May 15 Handbell Choir [HT], 3:15 p.m. | 730 Prayer, 7:30 p.m.
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May 16 Love & Meals (Senior Meals) [HT], 11 a.m. | Gardiner Study, 10 a.m.
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May 18 Family Worship & Coffee Hour [HD], 9 a.m.
Gardiner Music Service, 2 p.m. -
May 24 Admin Council [HT], 9 a.m. | Aldersgate Day Service, 6 p.m.
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May 25 Family Worship & Love Feast [MH & HT]
🎉 Happy Birthday to:
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May 9 Jiang Yang (📱603-558-9293)
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May 11 Joseph Scott, Lucas Ramsey
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May 14 Clint Cushman
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May 15 Bob Cowperthwaite, Sabra Scott
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May 16 Blinn Boone
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May 17 Karl Woods
🎂 Let’s celebrate this week of birthdays with joy and love!
Wherever you are on your journey, know that God walks with you.
Have a meaningful and blessed Mother’s Day weekend.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Victor
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