“The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers.”—Acts 2:42 (CEB)
Dear Beloved Church Family,
How was your week?
As a church, we’ve shared another week full of grace and connection. The photo collage attached captures just a few beautiful moments: we gathered to study God’s Word and share meals, celebrated birthdays, prepared special music for this Sunday, received a generous gift—a grand piano!—and worshiped with the Gardiner residents in an uplifting service. God continues to weave our lives together in joy and love.
Aldersgate Day Service – This Saturday at 6 PM
Our story continues! This Saturday, May 24 at 6:00 PM, nine Methodist churches across Aroostook County will gather for a special Aldersgate Day Service at Grant Memorial UMC in Presque Isle, commemorating John Wesley’s heartwarming spiritual awakening.
The service will include inspiring readings, uplifting music, a children's handbell choir, a pick-up choir, and a worship dance. If you'd like to join the pick-up choir, please arrive by 5:30 PM.
Light refreshments will follow.
Offering will support Good Shepherd Food Bank. (Checks can be made out to Aroostook Cluster UMCs.)
Need a ride or want to carpool? Call or text me at 207-538-0778.
Come, let our hearts be stirred!
This Sunday – Family Worship & Love Feast
This Sunday, we celebrate Family Worship (at Mars Hill and Houlton) and continue to rejoice in the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit across our three churches:
Mars Hill UMC – Worship at 9 AM, followed by our monthly Coffee Hour Fellowship.
Hodgdon UMC – Worship at 9 AM.
Houlton UMC – Worship at 11 AM, featuring special music by the Community Handbell Choir.
In Houlton, our Pick-Up Choir will sing “Spirit Song,” and our growing Praise Band will offer “You Are My All in All.” After the service, join us for a Love Feast Potluck Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your favorite dish or dessert to share!
Life Review Project
This week, Pastor Joyce shared her moving faith journey—a story of calling, surrender, and grace. Take a few moments to read and be inspired by how God continues to work in our midst.
Visit: faithbook2025.blogspot.com
Coming soon: Pastor Kwan Lee’s life story—stay tuned!
730 Prayer Movement
We invite all three churches to pray daily at either 7:30 AM or 7:30 PM—whichever fits your rhythm.
Join us for in-person or Zoom prayer every Thursday from 7:30–7:58 PM. (Why 7:30–7:58? Houlton & Hodgdon’s ZIP code is 04730, and Mars Hill’s is 04758!)
This week’s prayer focus:
Revive us again—our hearts, our church, our nation.
Draw our children and grandchildren closer to Christ.
Use us to be peacemakers in this world.
Outreach Opportunities
May’s Mission Focus: Camp Mechuwana
Let’s support their summer ministry through:
Financial gifts
Donations of art or maintenance supplies
Thank you for your continued generosity and love in action.
Estate Sale – Judy Conway’s Family
Judy Conway’s family will hold an Estate Yard Sale this weekend:
May 24–25, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
4 Bowdoin St., Houlton
Flyer attached.
Ministry & Mission Calendar
May 25: Family Worship & Love Feast [MH at 9 AM & HT at 11 AM]
May 26: Memorial Day
May 27: WOW [HT], 10 AM | Backpack for Kids [HT], 9 AM
May 28: LT Group at Andy & Bonnie’s, 10 AM | LT Group [HD], 3:15 PM
May 29: Walk 4 Life at PCC, 6:30 PM | 730 Prayer, 7:30 PM
May 30: Gardiner Bible Study, 10 AM
June 4: Admin Council [HD], 4:15 PM
June 6: Dream Team [HT], 10 AM
June 7: Donna Brewer Funeral [MH], 2 PM
June 8: Pentecost & Children’s Sunday [HT]
June 15: Father’s Day
Celebrations
Happy Birthday
May 25 – Jim Ritchie, Ellen Trask
May 26 – Camil Knowles
May 30 – Ann Folsom
Happy Anniversary
May 31 – Joyce & Victor Han
Thank you for being part of this beloved community—rejoicing with those who rejoice, and weeping with those who weep. I am so grateful for each of you.
Pastor Victor
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