The Third Week of November





“How can every moment look like a picture?”

I call my parents in Korea once a week. Yesterday I sent them a photo I took in the snow, and they were delighted. They said Maine is beautiful in all four seasons. God has turned another page on the calendar of our lives, and now we have moved from autumn scenes into winter scenes.

I felt sad that we couldn’t worship together yesterday because of the snow, but in a way, we ended up having a united online service. It was a sweet gift to see the whole Han family worship together. Because of the snowfall, everything paused for a moment. I slowed my breathing, looked back at the path I had walked, and listened for the Lord’s voice about the path I must walk again.

This Week’s Sermon: Gratitude Beyond Bars
Houlton Church Worship Video: 11/16/25 

Next week, we will have the UWF Celebration service (11/23/25) that we planned for last week. I hope this will be a time to encourage and bless our UWF members, who have been the hands and feet of God through their service. After the service, we will have an Administrative Council Meeting. I hope many can attend, as we will discuss next year’s budget.

Directory (Address, Birthday, and Anniversary)

Jeanie and I are working on the new directory. Please check your information online or on the paper copy on the back table for the next few Sundays.

Membership Class

Please let me know if you are interested in membership. We will gather the group and let you know the date for the class.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Gratitude Month & Psalm Reading in November

  • Nov. 21 (1:30 PM): Worship Committee

  • Nov. 21 (2:30 PM): Nominating Committee (TBD)

  • Nov. 21 (3:15–4:45 PM): Acolyte Class, Afternoon School

  • Nov. 23: UWF Celebration

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

  • Nov. 30 (10 AM): Combined Service at Hodgdon UMC with Potluck
    (First Sunday of Advent; “John” Reading begins)

  • Dec. 3 (10–11:30 AM): Prayer Meeting

  • Dec. 7: Ceremony for Psalm Reading & Last Baptism Class

  • Dec. 14: Pageant, Baptism, and Coffee Hour

Children’s Program

  • Every Sunday – Sunday School

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

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

Church Facebook Page

Become a friend of the church today:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

FaithBook: https://faithbook2025.blogspot.com/

Prayer List

Prayers for the world: 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 yet know Jesus

Prayers of Comfort for Those Who Mourn

The families of Chelsey Ann Weeks, John Marr, Joyce Cummings, T.J. Ryan,
John Flannery, Loren Goode, Jackie Sponseller, Phil Sherman

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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