Rest in Your church

As we end 2025, our hearts are full of thanks. God has been with us through joy and pain. We look ahead to 2026 with hope and purpose. One of our shared goals is to grow in God’s Word. “I want to read the whole Bible at least once before going to see God in heaven.” — Jo-Ann Barton “I was just a churchgoer until today. This was my first Bible study, and I learned so much.” — Judy Conway I have met many people who love studying the Bible. Seeing us grow together brings great joy. We grow closer to God by listening to His Word (the Bible) and talking with Him (prayer). We also need koinonia —fellowship in small groups. And we are called to share life—inviting others to Christ. I pray that all of us will grow in 2026 through these spiritual practices. Ways to Join the Bible Reading Journey There are many ways to take part. Join a Bible study in person Join an online or a text group If reading is hard, listen to the Bible (podcasts or YouTube) Read on your own,...

Combined Service (11.23.25 Hodgdon UMC) Every Fifth Sunday, our four churches have a combined service. We strongly felt the unity in one Spirit! If you missed the service, you can watch it on Facebook  here  or on YouTube*  here . You can read Pastor Joyce’s message  here . You can also find all important updates and announcements in our bulletin  here . If you didn't get any information about this service and carpooling, please let us know!  Christmas Decoration (12.03.25)  Thank you for letting us into the light of the world through our church!  BTS (Bible Thursday Study, 12.04.25)  Our Thursday Bible study group finished 1 & 2 Samuel!! You can hear the beautiful stories through the service. Congratulations. We will resume in January!  Every Thursday, 9:30 am - Fellowship, 10:00-11:30 am Bible Study!   UWF Christmas Party  Lots of food, laughter, gifts, fun games, and a mission! We helped 15 men and 15 women at the ...

  Prayer Warriors! I'm glad that God calls us Prayer Warriors ! I was going to have a prayer meeting to share this information , but since we can't meet this month, I'd like to share it with you online instead. I'd like to share four episodes on becoming prayer warriors by Stormie Omartian , whom I mentioned before. For this week, could you please watch the first episode? Video Link Also, would you pray for those people every day this month? I assigned members of our congregation to you based on our calling list , and I am sending this list to you. I am planning a Leadership Retreat . We can combine the leadership retreat and a prayer retreat on January 7th or 14th , if you are okay. We need to plan for the year with prayers! Also, please pray for the Advent, Pageant, Baptism, Christmas Eve Service, and Bible reading program throughout December. I am so glad to be with you in the same Spirit always!  See you in prayers~~  Love,  Pastor Joyce