Petten Weekly Shine: The More We Know God, the More We Are Transformed

                                                    Penny's Children's message with River 


We had an incredibly emotional week in many ways. However, God continues to reveal Himself, and as we know Him more deeply, we are transformed. Last Friday, we held a combined SPRC meeting where we shared our feelings and our requests for the new pastor with the District Superintendent. Please continue to pray for this journey. We will also hold a listening session and an Ad Council meeting next Sunday, following the service.

The Samaritan woman did not realize at first what a great Gift was speaking to her. She didn’t know who Jesus was—the very Source of living water. However, she did know that the Messiah was coming; she held onto hope and was waiting for Him. When Jesus connected her knowledge with a direct, personal experience, she finally realized who He was. She could not hide that sacred moment of discovery. Leaving her water jar behind—symbolizing her earthly thirst—she ran to share the Good News. The townspeople eventually came to know Jesus for themselves, saying, "We believe now for ourselves, not just because of what you said."

Sometimes, we fail to recognize God’s gifts. But with a listening ear and a humble heart, we see His hand at work. When our small understanding meets a sacred experience, it transforms our lives. Yesterday, we had another sacred, transformative worship service. 

Here is some information from the service:

Sermon: The Living Letters

Service: 3/15/26

UMCOR Sunday: Yesterday, we celebrated UMCOR Sunday. Their motto is "From Brokenness to Restoration! From Darkness to Hope." We will collect money in March. Please write the check to the church for UMCOR. 

Joys & Concerns: Kathy Howe (Covid), Fulton & Sue Anderson, Debbie, Kempton & Tellis Coolong, Lisa W., Carol P's family, Madi (Bad burn), Beth Michaud, Rick Hill    

·             Worship Assistants:

 

                                March 15, 2026                      March 22, 2026

 

      Ushers:                    Bob                                        Chrissy                

      Greeters:               Sheila                                     Jeanne S.

      Media:                     Jean                                       Denise    

      Liturgist:                 Doris                                        Rick

      Acolyte:            Hannah & River                             Delila

                                                             

   UPCOMING EVENTS:

·       The Faith Story – Interview until the end of April & publish the book in May

     Membership Class - 3/26 or 3/27 (TBD). If you are interested in it, let me know. 

·       Mar. 18 - 2nd Lenten Soup Luncheon (12 pm, Mars Hill UMC)

     Mar. 19 - Prayer Meeting 11:15 am 

     Mar 20 - Preparation for the luncheon (10:am) 

                 - Family Karaoke Night (5:30pm-7:30pm) 

·       Mar. 21 - Patten Fire Victims Luncheon (12 pm SMUMC)

·       Mar 22 – AD meeting and Listening sessions

·       Mar. 25 -  3rd Lenten Soup Luncheon (12 pm Hodgdon UMC)

·       Mar. 27 -  Cooking Class in Fabulous Friday - Korean Dumplings (3:15 pm-4:45 pm)

·       Mar. 29 -  Psalm Sunday

·       Apr.  2  -  Maundy Thursday (12 pm, Houlton UMC)

·       Apr.  3  -  Prayer Vigil (11-1 pm), Good Friday (4pm SMUMC)

·       Apr.  5  -  EASTER SUNDAY

·       May  3  -  Cluster Service with the Bishop  Grant Memorial UMC 

                Presque Isle.  (Hybrid)

May  31 – Combined Service for farewell (10:00 am Houlton UMC)   

 

   Weekly 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)       

Thursday:  BTS (Thursday Bible Study)  9:30 – 11:00

            Sunday:  SBS (Sunday Bible Study)  9:00 – 10:00

            Nursing Home:  Bible Study (Friday 10 a.m. at Gardiner)

                                     Service (3rd Sunday 2:00 p.m.)


 

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, especially Fire Victims, and Calvary

Baptist Church

 

Prayers for those who don’t know Jesus

 

Prayers of Comfort for Those Who Mourn:  the families of

      Carrol Plecs, Carl Perrin, Jeff Cole

     

Prayers for Bodily Healing:

      Donnie Adams, William Barton, Little Beckham, Gary Blake,

      Rev. Dan Blevins, Robin Bosse, Dana Carver, Mike Casey,

      Kempton Coolong, Gordon & Roseanne Daughinee, Ron Dennis,

      Raymond Deshaines, Kathy Duffy Family,  Patsy Dyer, Ross

      Gowen, Zachary Gowen, Emily Harris Family, Chris Heath,

      Dicki Heath, Hope Heath, Justin Karcher, Coty Kelso, Matt Lane,    

      Ricky Lyons, Jim Mason, Judi MacArthur, Dean McFarland,

      Pam McGary, Amy Milo, Danette Moddy, Roberta Moore, Rick

      Murray, Ed Noyes, Robin Pettengill, Barbara Porter, the Richards

      Family, Dennis Sanborn, Kari Sanborn, the Alfred Savage Family,

      Cora Savage, Keith Sheilds, Rena Shorey, Butch Smallwood,

      Dicki Somers, Steve Trembly, Jolene Webber, Zach Weeks,

      Linda Zalieka

 


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