Patten Weekly Shine: Justice, Love & Holiness



 
At Doris' house 


For those of us from the Korean community, March 1st is a very special day. Exactly 107 years ago, in 1919, the Korean people rose up in a peaceful independence movement, shouting for 'Liberty' and 'Justice.'

We remember that our God is a God of Freedom and Deliverance. Whether it was the Israelites leaving Egypt or the Korean people seeking independence, God hears the cry of the oppressed. Yesterday, we celebrated not just a historical event, but the Spirit of Liberty that God gives to all His children. 

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

It is often said that if the entire Bible could be summarized in one sentence, it would be John 3:16; and if the Old Testament could be summarized in one sentence, it would be Micah 6:8.

In the 8th century BC, as Israel faced judgment amidst deep sin, the prophets brought vital messages: Amos prophesied the God of Justice, Hosea embodied the God of Love, and Isaiah emphasized God's Holiness. Micah beautifully summarizes these three, teaching us exactly how we should live today.

Do you ever feel lost or overwhelmed by difficult circumstances and confusion? In times like these, the only thing we truly must and can do is to humbly pursue holiness alongside our Lord, who is both Just and Loving. Please continue to pray for our church community, our nation, and the world.

Ministry Updates


 

Cooking Class Review Last week, we had a wonderful time with both adults and children during our cooking class. If you would like to join us for the next session, please let us know in advance!

Upcoming: Family Worship Sunday. Next week will be a special Family Worship Service.

  • Testimony: Our sister Doris will be sharing her powerful testimony.

  • Special Programs: We will have worship, dance, and special musical offerings. 

  • Bible Reading Awards: We will hold an award ceremony for those who completed at least one book of the Bible this past month. If you finished a book, please come forward to share a brief word of what God spoke to you!

Announcements & Upcoming Events

  • LifeStory Interviews & Membership: Please see the Pastor if you are interested in a LifeStory interview, our Easter membership class, or a home visitation.

  • Lenten Daily Devotion: An online group to share Bible verses and prayer. If you want to join, let the pastor know. 

  • - Penny's daily devotion: Our Awesome God

  • - Pastor's daily devotion: Rest in the Bible

  • Mar 5: Worship Committee (11:15 am) & Home Communion (12:30 pm).

  • Mar 6: UWF - UMCOR Mission discussion

  • Mar 11: 2ndLenten Soup Luncheon at noon at Hodgdon UMC

  • Mar 21 (12:00 pm): Patten Fire Victims Luncheon at our church.

  • May 3 (10:30 am): Cluster Service with the Bishop at Grant Memorial UMC (Presque Isle). We will livestream the service in our sanctuary, followed by a potluck luncheon.

Weekly Programs:

  • Children: Sunday School (Every Sunday); Afternoon School Program (1st & 3rd Friday, 3:15 pm).

  • Bible Study: BTS (Thursday 9:30 am); SBS (Sunday 9:00 am).

  • Nursing Home: Bible Study (Friday 10:00 am at Gardiner); Service (3rd Sunday 2:00 pm). 

Our Prayer List

  • For the World: Especially Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Iran, and Israel.

  • For our Country: Its leadership and the unity of our communities.

  • For our Denomination: Especially our Bishop and the Cabinet.

  • For Comfort: The families of Carl Perrin, Jeff Cole, Lori Mason, Chelsey Ann Weeks, John Marr, Joyce Cummings, T.J. Ryan, John Flannery, and Loren Goode. 

  • For 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, Patsy Dyer, Ross Gowen, Zachary Gowen, Emily Harris Family, Chris Heath, Hope Heath, Denise Jutras, Justin Karcher, Coty Kelso, Matt Lane, Ronnie Lepage, Jim 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, and Linda Zalieka.

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