The first week of November

                     Photo by Jenny MacArthur-Purdy

   

🔔 Stetson Memorial UMC Weekly Newsletter




Prayer Retreat 

Last Wednesday, we held our first Prayer Retreat! If you pray for our church, we truly consider you the anchor of the church! We had a blessed time learning about and practicing different styles of prayer, including Centering Prayer, Labyrinth Prayer, Pop-up Prayer, and Intercessory Prayer. We prayed deeply for each other and for our community.

Next Prayer Meeting: Tuesday, November 19th, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

  • Our daily prayer by Pastor Joyce Kang 


  • Invitation: Everyone who needs our prayers and anyone interested in praying for others is welcome to join us.  “This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:29)



All Saints Sunday Remembrance

Yesterday, we celebrated All Saints Sunday, the day we remember the faithful departed. This day honors all Christian people, past and present, from every time and place. We celebrate the Communion of Saints as we remember those from the church universal and from our own local congregation.

We remember especially this year:

  • Kenneth Perkins, faithful member for 24 years.

  • Marjorie Heath, beloved member for 72 years.

We also give thanks for friends and community members during the last year: 

Rev. Thomas Chandler, Fred Quint, Lewis Arnold, Donalen Dall, Donald Grant, and Loren Goode.

  • Recent death: Chelsey Ann Weeks, John Marr, Joyce Cummings, T.J. Ryan, John Flannery, Loren Goode, Jackie Sponseller, Phil Sherman, David Guy, Tom Brown, Joseph Ewings, and others.

We lit candles in memory of several members and loved ones, including: Ray Thomson (Karen’s husband); Jean Fournier, Suzanne Russel, Donald Fournier, (Father, Grandmother, and Great Grandfather of Dominique); Ida Wilson (Terry’s Grand Mother); Esther Pettengill and Perley Quigg (Ted’s family); and Irene Bradford and Rodney Harris (Patten).

Our saints from the church still speak to us! 

The sermon : "Our Church Speaks!"




Gratitude and Thanks

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to several people this week:

  • Thank you, Marjorie, for playing the piano for so many years with your beautiful heart!

  • Thank you, Jeanie, for the gifts for Marjorie and Pastor.

  • Thank you, Debbie for making those wonderful seasonal scapular gifts! Can't wait for Christmas in many ways!

If you wish to send thank-you notes to the Korean laity who sent us the wonderful bags, here are their emails:

  • Sungjae Lee: modesty0319@gmail.com

  • Youngsun Yoo: yoojune86@gmail.com

Worship Assistants

RoleNov. 2, 2025Nov. 9, 2025
UshersNancyBob
GreetersCathy C.Rick & Sara
MediaDeniseTerry
LiturgistSaraSharon
AcolyteHannah & InaraGrace & Amelia

🗓️ Upcoming Events

  • Gratitude Month & Psalm Reading in November!

    • I invite you to read through the Book of Psalms this month. There are 150 Psalms; if you read five a day, you can finish in November. Or, read one of the five sections each week to finish by December 7th. We will hold a small ceremony on December 7th to celebrate those who have completed the reading!

    • November is also our Gratitude Month. A Thanksgiving Tree will be set up in the sanctuary. Please write what you are thankful for on a leaf and hang it on the tree.

    • Next Sunday, November 9th, we will celebrate Gratitude Sunday as faithful stewards of God’s blessings.

  • Nov. 2 – Nov. 16: Baptism Class & Children’s Choir (12:00pm -12:30pm) 

  • Nov. 9: Gratitude Sunday, Family Worship & Coffee Hour

  • Nov. 9 (3:00 PM): Cluster Fall Music Service at Houlton UMC

  • Nov. 12: Nominating Committee 

  •               (If you want to be part of the committee, please let Pastor and Terry know!)

  • Nov. 14 (10:30 AM): Finance Meeting

  • Nov. 19 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM): Prayer Meeting

  • Nov. 23 (After Service): ADM Council Meeting

  • Nov. 30 (10:00 AM): Combined Service at Hodgdon UMC 

  •                                   (First day of Advent; "John" Reading starts)

  • Dec. 7: Ceremony for Psalm Reading

Children’s Program

  • Every Sunday: Sunday School

  • 1st & 3rd Friday: Afternoon School Program (3:15 PM – 4:45 PM)

  • 2nd & 4th Friday: Family Karaoke (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Here are new updates for our 4 church members' faithful stories! Faithbook


🙏 Prayer Requests

Please hold the following in prayer:

  • Ross Gowen (in Bangor hospital due to infection)

  • Dickie Somers (in Houlton hospital due to UTI)

  • Barbara (in Lincoln Rehab)

  • Pastor's nationalization test on Thursday, 11/6. (I hope we can share the same citizenship of heaven and this country!)

Wider World Prayers:

  • Prayers for the world, especially Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, and Israel.

  • Prayers for our country and its leadership.

  • Prayers for our denomination, especially our Bishop and Cabinet.

  • Prayers for our community.

  • Prayers for those who don’t know Jesus.


Prayers for Bodily Healing:

  • Donnie Adams, William Barton, Little Beckham, Gary Blake, Rev. Dan Blevins, Robin Bosse, Dana Carver, Mike Casey, Ethan Childs, Kempton Coolong, Gordon & Roseanne Daughinee, Ron Dennis, Raymond Deshaines, Ross Gowen, Zachary Gowen, Emily Harris Family, Chris Heath, Hope Heath, Denise Jutras, Justin Karcher, Coty Kelso, Matt Lane, Ronnie Lepage, Jim & Lori Mason, Judi MacArthur, Shaun McAvoy, Dean McFarland, Pam McGary, Amy Milo, Danette Moody, Roberta Moore, Rick Murray, Adrianne Parsons, Robin Pettengill, the Richards Family, the Alfred Savage Family, Mickey Savage, Dennis Sanborn, Kari Sanborn, Keith Sheilds, Rena Shorey, Butch Smallwood, Dicki Somers, Steve Trembly, Jolene Webber, Zach Weeks, Linda Zalieka.

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