Do you have someone who helped shape who you are today?
This Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day, a time to honor those who have helped us become who we are—our biological fathers, spiritual fathers, or any father-figures who walked with us in love and wisdom.
You’re warmly invited to share a photo of your dad or a father-figure (a picture of you with them would be even better!). Please email or text it to me along with his name. These photos will be displayed and honored during Sunday’s worship service.
Let’s come together as a church family for this meaningful celebration.
Hodgdon UMC – Father’s Day & Children’s Sunday, followed by a special Coffee Hour fellowship (9 AM)
Mars Hill UMC – Father’s Day celebration (9 AM)
Houlton UMC – Father’s Day service (11 AM)
Coffee Hour Update (Houlton UMC)
Dear Houlton saints,
Starting in July, our Coffee Hour will move to before the worship service, from 10:15 to 10:45 AM. Worship will still begin at 11 AM.
This small change lets us enjoy fellowship with a fresh heart and mind—then enter worship fully present. Plus, we can return home a little earlier. We’ll try this new rhythm for July and August, and if it feels right, we may continue.
Combined Worship Service – June 29
On the fifth Sunday, June 29 at 10 AM, all three of our churches—Houlton, Hodgdon, and Mars Hill—will gather at Houlton UMC for a Combined Worship Service.
We’ll celebrate Pastor Joyce’s new appointment and send her with blessing and love. After worship, we’ll share a Love Feast Potluck together.
(Note: Houlton’s usual fourth-Sunday Love Feast will not be held this month.)
Father’s Day Music Service at Gardiner
Join us as we celebrate Father’s Day at Gardiner Healthcare Facility with a joyful service filled with music, hymn singing, a short devotion, laughter, and fellowship.
This Sunday at 2 PM – Come and celebrate with us!
Outreach Opportunities
Hodgdon – Let’s show appreciation to the Hodgdon Fire Department for their faithful service to our community.
Houlton & Mars Hill – Let’s stand with Hope School in Bethlehem, West Bank—a Christian school bringing love and learning to children in a place of conflict and hardship.
730 Prayer Movement
All three churches are invited to pause and pray each day at 7:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.—whichever fits your schedule best.
You’re also welcome to join our Thursday Prayer Gathering, 7:30–7:58 PM, either in-person at Houlton UMC or online via Zoom.
(Why 7:30–7:58? Houlton & Hodgdon share the zip code 04730; Mars Hill’s is 04758!)
This week’s prayer focus:
For the United Methodist Church – especially leaders and the upcoming Annual Conference
For peace in conflict zones around the world
For Christ’s Church – pastors, leaders, teachers, and new believers
Life Review Project – Faithbook
Each week, we’re sharing real-life stories of faith from members of our extended church family. This week, Pastor Joyce interviewed Roberta Finnmore, a resident of Gardiner and member of Stetson Memorial UMC in Patten—though she now calls Houlton her church home through music services and Bible study.
Read the stories here: faithbook2025.blogspot.com
Would you like to share your story? We’d love to hear how God has worked in your life. Please contact me to get started.
Happy Birthday & Anniversary!
Birthdays
June 15 – Jon Scott
June 16 – Jack Galda
June 18 – Perry Lilley
June 21 – Cooper Henderson, Gunner Henderson, Robert Victor
Anniversaries
June 20 – David & Jane Guy
Ministry & Mission (M&M) Calendar
June 15 – Father’s Day & Children’s Sunday [HD]
June 15 – Gardiner Music Service, 2 PM
June 16 – Community Chorus [HT], 6 PM
June 17 – Trustees [HT], 6 PM
June 18–21 – New England Annual Conference
June 20 – “Love & Meals” (Senior Meals) [HT], 11:30 AM
June 20 – Lend A Hand Supper [HD], 4–6 PM
June 22–27 – Pastor Victor and family at Living Waters
June 28 – Admin Council [HT], 9 AM
July 2 – Admin Council [HD], 4:15 PM
July 9 – Good Book Club @ Co-Op, 9 AM
Prayer List
Let’s continue to lift up the following beloved members and friends in prayer:
Dennis Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Janie Andrews, Bob & Jo-Ann Barton, Carolyn Benn, Debbie & Anthony Benn, London Booker, Reita Briggs, Sue Carr, Lorinda Cushman, Duane Eldridge, Foley family, Ann Folsom, Jack Galda, Brian Ketchum, Austin McAfee, Jean Merritt, Beverly Nickerson, Richard Sherwood, Dotty Smith, Tina Smith, Mark & Abby Swallow, John Trask, Melanie Wilson, Debbie Wordwell, Karen Young
Would you like to add or remove a name from the prayer list? Please let me know.
Thank you for being a vital part of our church family. Hope you have a very meaningful Father's Day weekend. Love you all.
Pastor Victor
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