12 Years in the Aroostook Cluster
In the beginning, I occasionally met the lay leaders and pastors of our nine churches through my husband. The foundation of our Cluster was built upon the gentle leadership of my husband, Victor, who served as the Cluster Leader, alongside the precise and timely minutes reported by Sue Brown, the dedicated service of Paula Lilley as our Treasurer, and the love and devotion of Retired Elder Mary Miller, who served as a bridge connecting our individual congregations. The close, cross-regional friendship between Mary Miller, Sue Brown, and Paula Lilley, in particular, transformed our group into a community that truly loves and cares for one another. Through our monthly Zoom meetings, we share the Word, brainstorm mission ideas to help our local communities, and lift up our prayer requests together. Twice a year, we hold Leadership Picnics, and in the spring and fall, we gather for Cluster Worship services. Through these events and our regular springtime Pulpit E...