57 Military Street, corner of Military and School Streets
Houlton, Maine 04730 (207) 532-3332
Pastor Patrice Goodwin
Our Mission Statement:
By the power of God's Holy Spirit,
we are bridging the gap between young, old, the broken, the lost and Jesus Christ
so that Christ's love is experienced, Christ's teaching is understood, and Christ's healing is a reality.
Thank you for your patience as we renovate our website.
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MAY 2013
UPCOMING MEETINGS
AND EVENTS
Hope Circle: Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the
dining room.
All women are invited to attend. For more information, contact Meg Scott.
Men's Breakfast: Saturday, May 4. Meet at the church, leave together at 7:30 a.m.
for the Karnes's camp. The church van will be available.
Free breakfast - come enjoy the food and fellowship!
United Methodist Women: Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the parlor. All women are invited.
Membership/Methodism Classes: Sundays, May 5 and 12, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. See Pastor Pat for information.
SPPRC Meeting: Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. The next meetings will be Sundays, July 7 and September 8, at 2:00 p.m.
Church Office: The church secretary will be out of the office from Tuesday, May 7, through Wednesday, May 15, and Friday, May 17.
Ebbett Circle: Thursday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. in the dining room.
Education Committee Meeting: Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Turkey Supper: Friday, May 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults $9, under age 12 $5. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Ad. Council Meeting: Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Advanced Lay Servants Class "Go Preach": Friday, May 17, 6:00-9:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at HUMC
Finance Committee Meeting: Monday, May 20, at 10:00 a.m.
Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Church Office Closed: Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY
EVENTS
Chancel Choir Rehearsals: Sundays at 9:00
a.m.
Sunday Worship and Sunday School (grades pre-K – 6): 10:00 a.m.
Tie-dye t-shirts, cooking, and on May 9, a pizza party! If your child is new to the program, see Jane Milton to sign up.
Jeremiah’s Corner: Christian group for those affected by addictions.
Monday, May 6, 6:30, Patten UMC.
Dana Jones presents "Hope is Here." Music by Dana. Everyone is invited to attend. Questions? Call Ellen at 528-2684.
The Houlton Cancer Prayer & Support Group: Houlton
Regional Hospital. Tuesday, May 7 (first Tuesday/month), 1:30-3 p.m.
Ask at information desk for room number.
Quiet Quilters: Fourth Thursday, 9 a.m. No
experience needed. Bring small scissors & a sandwich.
You are welcome to join us!
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REVEREND PATRICE GOODWIN
Reverend Patrice Goodwin became the pastor
of Houlton United Methodist Church
on Sunday, July 1, 2012.
A message from Pastor Pat
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, and welcome to the website of the Houlton United Methodist Church in Houlton, Maine. We are glad you found us here in 'cyberspace.' We hope that someday we will meet in person, if we have not already! I am Patrice Goodwin, and I serve as pastor of this congregation. Actually, I'm pretty new here myself. I officially began serving here in July, 2012. I have found the congregation to be warm and welcoming, and I trust you will find the same.If you are looking for a church family or are simply visiting in our area, we would be so happy to have you join us in worship or in any of the ministry or fellowship activities of the church.
Our church building is located at 57 Military Street, on the corner of Military and School Streets, in downtown Houlton - directly across from the beautiful Monument Park. Perhaps you've heard that old joke about places in Maine. The punch line is: "You can't get there from here." I'm here to tell you that you CAN get to Houlton from anywhere. Houlton is a border town between the United States and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is at the northern terminus of Interstate 95 (although we in Houlton like to think of it as the beginning of I-95). Also, a little fun fact: It is the only place where US Route 1 and US Route 2 intersect. You might even say, "All roads lead to Houlton!"
Now that you've located us, I hope that this website will introduce you to our church congregation and some of our ministries and activities, but more importantly, I pray that it will draw you closer to the One whom we love and serve, Jesus Christ.
May I ask you to lift up a prayer for me and this congregation that we may be empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve Christ and lift up His name in genuine and authentic ways. We would like to pray for you as well. If you have a prayer request, please send it to me at pastorpat@houltonumc.org so that we can pray for you.
May God's blessings rest upon you this day!
In joy and peace,Pastor Pat
©2013 Houlton United Methodist Church
Contact: secretary@houltonumc.org
