The Beacon - United Methodist Church of Auburn

The Beacon
Newsletter of the United Methodist Church
June 2015
PASTOR’S FORUM
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
“I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of
me that doesn’t bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes
back so it will bear even more. You are already pruned back by the message I
have spoken.“Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same
way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine,
you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me.“I am the Vine, you are the
branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and
organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a
thing.”
John 15:1-5 The Message
439 PARK AVENUE
AUBURN, MAINE 04210
Telephone: (207) 782-3972
www.auburnmethodist.org
Church Secretary, Joan Spitzform
Email: [email protected]
Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10 a.m.
Sunday School
Children and Youth 10:00 a.m.
Staff
Rev. Jackie Brannen, Pastor
[email protected]
Norma Rice-Gould, Organist
Caroline Coffin, Choir Director
William Buzza, Bell Choir Director
Claire Cote, Children’s Choir
Peter Poliquin, Custodian
Edith Ellis, Beacon Editor
Cherie Downing, SS Superintendent
Mitch Thomas, Music Director, early
service
Dana Bennett, Nursery Provider
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BEACON deadline for submission
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publication date.
Next due date is August 10th
Dear Friends,
Today as I write this, the first of the trees at the parsonage is in bloom. What a
marvelous indication that Spring is really here! The beauty and aroma of the
blossoms reminds me of how lovely we are when we are joined with our Vine;
Jesus Christ. When we are intimately connected to God, it shows in all we say
and do. Just as a healthy garden is abundant and fruitful when it is cared for by
the gardener so will we be when we are close to our Lord.
All of you gardeners have been itching to get out and tend to your plants
during the long winter. The spring and summer will find you diligently digging,
planting, pruning and eventually harvesting your crops of flowers and vegetables.
Every gardener knows that if the gardens are left too long to themselves, they will
become overgrown, bug infested, and may even die from the lack of attention.
We are like that as well, spiritually, when we forget to stay connected to our
God. During the summer months in Maine, most of us try to spend every moment
we can out in nature, with family and friends. It is easy to get out of the habit of
worshipping and church attendance. We have good intentions of attending to God
in our enjoyment of Creation but our intentions are not always fulfilled.
This summer if you are going to be away from worship on Sunday mornings,
remember to worship God wherever you may be. Sing a favorite hymn, read a
favorite bible passage and pray. Worship can be anywhere as long as you
intentionally focus on God. But do not forget to join your church family here at
AUMC in your weekly worship as well. Bring your summer company and stay
connected! It is when we are all worshipping God together that we can smell that
sweet aroma of a well tended spiritual garden.
I pray that we will all have a “fruitful” summer. I pray that we will experience
God’s presence in all of our vacation activities and I remind you to bring back
your water offerings for our baptismal font in the fall.
Happy Summer! Pastor Jackie
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Pastor’s Office Hours
Pastor Jackie has Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 9 to noon for office hours unless a
district meeting is scheduled on one of those
particular days. Most visitations occur in the
afternoons. If you would like to schedule an
appointment please feel free to call her cell
242-2770. The door is open!
everlasting; to Him who made the heavens
with skill, for His loving kindness is
everlasting; to Him who spread out the earth
above the waters, for His loving kindness is
everlasting; to Him who made the great lights,
for His loving kindness is everlasting: the sun
to rule by day, for His loving kindness is
everlasting, the moon and stars to rule by
night, for His loving kindness is everlasting ...
Psalms 136:1-9.
A Few Summer
Worship Scripture Verses
When I consider Your heavens, the work of
Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which
You have ordained; what is man that You take
thought of him, and the son of man that You
care for him? Yet You have made him a little
lower than God, and You crown him with
glory and majesty! You make him to rule over
the works of Your hands; You have put all
things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and
also the beasts of the field, the birds of the
heavens and the fish of the sea, whatever
passes through the paths of the seas. O LORD,
our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the
earth! ... Psa 8:3-9.
by Good News Dispatch
Lift up your eyes on high and see who has
created these stars, the One who leads forth
their host by number, He calls them all by
name; because of the greatness of His might
and the strength of His power, not one of them
is missing .. Isaiah 40:26.
He counts the number of the stars; He gives
names to all of them. Great is our Lord and
abundant in strength; His understanding is
infinite. The LORD supports the afflicted; He
brings down the wicked to the ground. Sing to
the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praises to
our God on the lyre, who covers the heavens
with clouds, who provides rain for the earth,
who makes grass to grow on the mountains ...
Psalms 147:4-8.
Great are the works of the LORD; they are
studied by all who delight in them. Splendid
and majestic is His work, and His
righteousness endures forever. He has made
His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is
gracious and compassionate ... Psalms 111:2-4.
You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive
glory and honor and power, for You created all
things, and by Your will they existed and were
created ... Rev. 4:11.
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the
heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise
Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!
Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all
stars of light! Praise Him, highest heavens,
and the waters that are above the heavens! Let
them praise the name of the LORD, for He
commanded and they were created ... Psalms
148:1-5.
How blessed is he whose help is the God of
Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Who made heaven and earth, the sea and all
that is in them; who keeps faith forever; ...
Psalms 146:5-6.†
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for
His loving kindness is everlasting. Give
thanks to the God of gods, for His loving
kindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the
Lord of lords, for His loving kindness is
everlasting. To Him who alone does great
wonders, for His loving kindness is
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The report called for us to set a goal of
involving all of the leadership of our
congregations in some form of regular Bible
study or a covenant group to help us grow as
Disciples of Christ. I’m wondering what has
happened in your local church in this area.
Are more people involved in some sort of
Bible study or spiritual life group now than
they were last year at this time? Have you
seen results from this? I truly believe that
paying attention to our discipleship and
spiritual growth both as individuals and as
communities will help lead to vital
congregations.
Scripture Themes
September 2015 To Advent
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September 6, 2015 Psalm 125 James
2:1-17
Is Your Faith Alive?
September 13, 2015 Palm 19 James
3:1-12 The Power of the Tongue
September 20, 2015 Psalm 1 James
3:13-$:3, 7-8 Submission To God
September 27, 2015 Psalm 124 James
5:13-20 Prayers and Forgiveness
October 4, 2015 Psalm 26 Hebrews
1:1-4, 2:5-12 Jesus The Incarnation
October 11, 2015 Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16 The Living Word
October 18, 2015 Psalm 104:1-9,24,35
Mark 10:35-45 A Servant Life
October 25, 2015 Psalm 34:1-8,19-22
Mark 10:46-52 I Want To See
November 1, 2015 Psalm 24 Isaiah
25:6-9 Revelations 21:1-6 A New Day
November 8, 2015 Psalm 127 Mark
12:38-44 Humble Pie
November 15, 2015 Psalm 19 Hebrews
10:11-25 Confidence In Christ
November 22, 2015 Psalm 126 Matthew
6:25-33 Thanks Be To God
At least one church has asked each
committee or small group to begin their time
together with a time of Bible Study, not just
an opening prayer. This is being led by
either the chair or leader of the group or the
various members of the group. This is
important because we are all to be growing
and maturing disciples of Christ.
Please know you don’t need to have all the
answers – in fact, you may discover that you
will have more questions the deeper you go.
You are a pilgrim on the journey along with
those who are participating. Be open to what
others have to share. The Bible is the
“Living Word of God” and to me that means
that no matter how many times we study a
passage, there may be a new insight or
something we hadn’t noticed before. Often
that comes from someone else sharing his or
her experience.
Don’t forget to smile when you shop at
Amazon. www.smile.amazon.com †
Message from Beverly
Do you remember the Strategic Task Force
Report presented to Annual Conference last
year? Did the Lay Member or Pastor who
attended conference come back and report on
this? If the Strategic Task Force Report is to
be anything other than a report that a very
dedicated group of people spent two years
working on, then we need to pay attention to
what it offered. Whether or not we agree
with all of the report there are many very
good things in it and today I want to remind
us of one of them.
Rev. Jackie Brannen at the Auburn church
reflected upon the experience of committees
and groups in the church using this approach.
In their newsletter she wrote, “While this
practice has been uncomfortable for many, it
has allowed us to dip our toes into the water
of the Bible and hearing God’s voice.”
What a great image! For those for whom this
might be new to this remember that wading
or swimming starts with dipping your toe in
the water.
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In their next step, she has invited the church
to begin to focus on the Call of Jesus in our
lives as seen in the four Gospels. (Matthew
4:18-22, Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11 and
John 1:35-53) This would be a great place for
you to start as well. The accounts are
different – don’t get hung up on the
differences, but appreciate the richness that
comes from these differences.
Usually, it’s because your mailbox is full.
I’m assuming you receive them as soon as
that is rectified. Thank you!!
P.S. You can also find the most recent and
the last issues of the Beacon on our web siteauburnmethodist.org so please check it out.
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As always, I’d love to hear your experiences
with this.
Blessings,
Beverly
Take the Paper Challenge!
One of our biggest office expenses is that of
paper. Each year, there are 10 issues of the
Beacon newsletter to be printed. It is
estimated that we use approximately 45
reams of paper (packages of 500) just to
print the Beacon. So, we are challenging
each church family to donate as many reams
of paper as you can to help defray the cost of
paper, especially if you prefer a printed copy
to the eBeacon.
High Street Food Pantry
The following items are needed on a weekly
basis: peanut butter, toilet paper, and pasta
sauce. Please place items in the grocery cart
outside the sanctuary. If you have questions
about the pantry or wish to volunteer, please
speak with Leroy Brown or Eric Howes.
Thank you for supporting this mission and
helping local people meet their most basic
needs. †
Typically, reams of 8 ½ x 11 paper cost
about $6.00 each. When you are out
shopping look for a paper bargain and take
the “Paper Challenge” and help us save!
Donations may be left in the narthex on the
table. Thank you all so much for your help!!
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E-beacon Invitation
The church spends close to $700.00 per year
on mailing the Beacon alone! Plus, the copy
of the Beacon that is emailed is in full color!
So, give it a try, won’t you? To receive your
eBeacon, send an email to
[email protected]. If you
would like to receive an electronic version of
the Beacon and still receive a paper copy
please be sure to specify this otherwise you
will be removed from the mailing list for the
Beacon. Many thanks to those that are
already receiving their eBeacon! The group is
growing.
Soup Labels Box Tops
Thank you to all those who have
been so faithful in saving
Campbell Soup labels and Box
Tops for Education.
Beginning in April, Terri Blasi will
be coordinating the Campbell's
Labels and Box Tops project for Washburn
School. Members are asked to continue
supporting this educational program for the
elementary students by leaving their boxtops and
labels in the appropriate box in the narthex. A
big thank you to Terri!
Also, don’t forget to let us know if your
email address changes. Email the above
address to change your email for the eBeacon
and let our secretary, Joan, know so that our
church mailing list can be kept up to date.
We also have the ability to update our online
directory, so keep us posted. Each month, I
get 3-4 bounces when I send out the eBeacon.
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in the 2016 Holy Land Tour
2)
a.
b.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The United Methodist Church of Auburn is
an intergenerational Christian Community
whose mission is to embody Christ’s love
through a commitment to serve God by
fulfilling the spiritual, emotional, and
physical needs of our congregation and of our
local and global communities
3)
a.
In case you wanted to know……….
On November 8th, over twenty UMC Auburn
church goers attended a church retreat that
focused on “Aligning our Sense of God’s
Purpose for Auburn UMC.” At this retreat,
several priorities were set for the next few
years that would help serve as a plumb line
for our programs and future ministry. Below
are some of those priorities along with some
action steps that we have recently taken or
that you may see in the near future. We hope
that you will join with us in trialing some of
these new ideas and please feel free to reach
out to me directly with any questions or
concerns.
b.
Claire Cote, Church Council Chair
c.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
4)
a.
b.
PRIORITIES FOR 2015
1)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Expand the spiritual formation
experiences in the worship service
and beyond:
Explore use of times of silence in
worship
Offer church goers the opportunity to
light a candle for someone in need
Engage church goers in reading
suggested books that are discussed
during a future sermon
Encourage church goers to participate
Expand the spiritual growth and
development of church leaders:
Begin each church committee
meeting using bible verses with brief
discussion
Conduct training sessions/coaching
sessions for church leaders on how to
encourage spiritual growth within
their committees
Expand the number of church goers
involved in small group ministry:
Complete an assessment of the
number of church goers involved in a
committee or small group associated
with the church
Offer additional small group options,
such as:
The Growing Gardener
Create a book club
Create Regional Cottage Meetings
(e.g. Turner, Poland, Minot, Auburn,
Lewiston, etc.)
Offer a “Seekers Seminar” Series
Expand our Outreach efforts to
visitors, groups who use the church
building and the community
Consider arranging a dinner for
parents of preschool children
Encourage all church goers to wear
name badges during Church Services
Encourage all regular church goers to
intentionally connect with visitors
during/after the worship service
Attendees at Church Retreat:
Sharon McGilvery, Kay Little, Claire Cote,
Cherie Downing, Maynard Chapman, Gladys
Chapman, Barbara Jamrog, Savannah
Cummings, Pastor Jackie, Donna Manson,
Ruth Southworth, Wanda Sprague, Joel Irish,
Janet Irish, Logan Morin, Lucille Webber,
Joel Ellis, Edith Ellis, Scott Eflund,
Elizabeth Meid, Marissa Deku, Dana Coffin,
Kary Coffin, Beth Woodhead, Pam
MacDonald
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Help for Beth
Beth Woodhead was recently hospitalized
with Guillain-Barre syndrome, and is now in
rehab at Marshwood Center in Lewiston.
To help Beth with expenses, we are putting
on a Rock-a-thon the morning of Sunday,
June 7th. The children will take pledges and
rock in rocking chairs to raise money for Ms.
Beth, a teacher for 3rd to 5th grade Sunday
school class.
Vacation Bible School’s ‘G-Force’ God’s Love in Action.
We hope you can be there with the children
for this important event.
July 20th thru July 24th
Kindergarten through Grade 4
Service Squad – Grades 5-12
Many Thanks!!
This is a fun filled week of activities such as:
singing, making crafts, outdoor activities,
snack time, mission projects, hands-on
science, Bible lesson, fun assembly time, and
meeting Checkers the Cheetah Puppet.
Thank you to the SPRC and the Gleason's for
a wonderful staff appreciation dinner on the
26th of April. What a great way to be in
fellowship together! The meal was divine and
the conversation and singing quite lively! It
was a wonderful night of fun and frivolity.
Let's do it again!!
We need children to enroll in our week of
fun activities, and adults to lead in many
capacities.
Congratulations to our scholarship
recipients....
Please call Gladys at 998-5331 as soon as
possible if you are willing to help in a
multitude of ways. There’s a job for
each and every one of you. Help us out by
volunteering early!
Meagan Cossey and Daphne Ellis. Meagan
will be awarded the Bill Hackett Scholarship
and Daphne will receive the Wentworth
Scholarship. We are very proud of both of
these outstanding young ladies and wish them
the very best with their future endeavors.
Your church family is always here for you.
You can pick up a registration form at the
church office from 9:00 a.m. – Noon.
Mechuwana
The Education committee has funds to put
toward camp. Please let us know if you are
interested. This is the time to be signing up
for the summer programs. Contact Kay Little
or Cherie Downing. †
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CONGRATULATIONS
to our GRADUATES:
Anthony Blasi
Meagan Cossey
Daphne Ellis
May God bless your
prayers with faith, your
dreams with hope and all your days with His
love . You set a goal. Achieved it. Now it
is time to Pat yourself on the back and say,
"Job Well Done!"
WHAT IS A DAD?
A Dad is a person
Who is loving and kind
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens,
suggests and defends.
A Dad can be one
of your very best friends;
He's proud of you triumphs;
but when things go wrong
a Dad can be patient
and helpful and strong.
In all that you do;
a Dad's love plays apart.
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.
In each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
more grateful and proud
just to call him YOUR DAD!
Thank you
To all the Sunday School children that served
as acolytes, collected Trinity Milk money,
helped on the first Sunday of the month with
Youth Sunday sang in the choir , took part in
the Christmas Pageant, worked on the bean
suppers. Your willingness to serve is
appreciated.
Thinking Ahead
Saturday , September 19th will be our second
Safety Fair. Over the summer we will be
contacting organizations and people to take
part. If you have any suggestions please
speak to Cherie or Kay. The more displays
we have the better the event.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer with
family and friends. Rest, relax and
re-energize. Thank you to all who have
helped me with Sunday School and have
supported us in whatever we do. It takes the
whole church to create a successful Sunday
School program.
Happy Father's Day!
June has arrived and with that the school year
and Sunday School will soon be coming to an
end. We have had a busy Sunday School
year with lots of successful projects. Our year
long offering went to Hope School along with
our Lenten offering and we have a very nice
check for Pastor Jackie to take to the school.
I am very proud of all the children for doing
such a good job.
I hope that a safe and happy summer is
enjoyed by all and that I will see many of our
children at Vacation Bible School.
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Church Calender
Tuesday, June 9th
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1606
6:00 p.m.
Park Avenue Pickers
Wednesday, June 10th
7:15 a.m.
Rotary Breakfast
6:00 p.m.
Wesleyan Singers
6:00 p.m.
Serenity Group
6:30 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
June 2015
Sunday:
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:15 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
W orship Service
W esleyan Singers
Pastor’s Prayer Circle
Worship and Sunday School
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, June 11th
10:00 a.m.
Faith Journey
11:30 a.m.
Outreach Committee
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 121
Friday, June 12th
5:45 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 111
Monday, June 1st – Joan Off
5:30 p.m. Solutions Group
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 178
6:30 p.m.
Bell Choir
7:00 p.m.
Serenity Group
7:30 p.m.
AA/Alanon
Saturday, June 13th
5:00 p.m.
Benefit Dinner and Auction
Sunday, June 14th
8:30 a.m.
Worship
9:00 a.m.
Wesleyan Singers
9:15 a.m.
Prayer Circle
10:00 a.m.
Worship
11:30 a.m.
Finance Committee
11:30 a.m.
The God We Can Know Bible
Study
2:00 p.m.
Private Party
6:00 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
Tuesday, June 2nd – Joan Off
2:00 p.m.
UMW Executive Committee
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1606
7:00 p.m.
Old Carriage Condo Assoc.
Wednesday, June 3rd
7:15 a.m.
Rotary Breakfast
5:15 p.m.
River Valley Girl Scouts
6:00 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
6:00 p.m.
Wesleyan Singers
6:00 p.m.
Serenity 2 Group
Monday, June 15th
5:30 p.m.
Solutions Group
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 178
7:00 p.m.
Serenity Group
7:30 p.m.
AA/Alanon
Thursday, June 4th
8:00 a.m.
Faith Journey Bus Trip
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 121
7:00 p.m.
Church Council
Tuesday, June 16th
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1606
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 111
Committee
Friday, June 5th
5:30 p.m.
Confirmand Reunion
5:45 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 111
Wednesday, June 17th
7:15 a.m.
Rotary Breakfast
5:30 p.m.
River Valley Girl Scouts
6:00 p.m.
Serenity Group 2
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 121
Committee
6:30 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
Saturday, June 6th
7:00 a.m.
Boy Scout Yard Sale!
Sunday, June 7th
8:30 a.m.
Worship
9:00 a.m.
Wesleyan Singers
9:15 a.m.
Prayer Circle
10:00 a.m.
Worship
11:30 a.m.
Nurture Committee
11:30 a.m.
Private Graduation Party
11:30 a.m.
The God We Can Know Bible
Study
6:00 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
Thursday, June 18th
4:00 p.m.
Literacy Volunteer Meeting
5:00 p.m.
SPRC Committee
7:00 p.m.
Trustee Committee
Friday, June 19th
5:45 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 111
Monday, June 8th
5:30 p.m.
Solutions Group
7:00 p.m.
Serenity Group
7:30 p.m.
AA/Alanon
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Saturday, June 20th
No Activities Scheduled
Sunday, June 21st – Children’s Day
8:30 a.m.
Worship
9:00 a.m.
Wesleyan Singers
9:15 a.m.
Prayer Circle
10:00 a.m.
Worship
11:30 a.m.
Worship Committee
11:30 a.m.
Mission Committee
11:30 a.m.
The God We Know Bible Study
6:30 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
June Celebrations!
Monday, June 22nd
5:30 p.m.
Solutions Group
7:00 p.m.
Serenity Group
7:30 p.m.
AA/Alanon
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Amy Young
Judy Sargent
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3
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7
9
10
Shirley Bennett
Carroll Akers
Tuesday, June 23rd
No Activities Scheduled
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Wednesday, June 24th
7:15 a.m.
Rotary Breakfast
6:00 p.m.
Serenity 2 Group
6:30 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
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14
15
18
20
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Thursday, June 25th
No Activties Scheduled
Friday, June 26th
No Activities Scheduled
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Saturday, June 27th
No Activities Scheduled
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Sunday, June 28th
8:30 a.m.
Worship
9:00 a.m.
Wesleyan Singers
9:15 a.m.
Prayer Circle
10:00 a.m.
Worship
11:30 a.m.
The God We Know Bible Study
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Monday, June 29th
5:30 p.m.
Solutions Group
7:00 p.m.
Serenity Group
7:30 p.m.
AA/Alanon
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27
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Tuesday, June 30th
No Activities Scheduled
Gary and Donna Bain
David and Cherri Waters
Butch and Cheryl Downing
Tom and Pam Snowe
Scott Kennison
Dick Marshall
Erin Conant
Kathleen Cormier
Tom Snowe
Jennifer Campbell
Mitch Thomas
Betty Young
Chelsea Fortier
Marilyn Rice
Seth Mitchell
Madeline Duff
Jean Haron
Patricia Stone
Larry and Ruth Cannon
Dan and Darlene St. Hilaire
David and Holly Sysko
Esther Adams
Kristin Humphrey
Nicole Pendexter
Stephanie Therriault
Lindsey Visbaras
Maynard Chapman
Debbie Bockus
Laura Damon
Pam Leclair
Holly Sysko
Joseph Dustin
Roy Loux
Julia Dillingham
Bill and Jan Randall
Roy and Ruth Farnsworth
Rod and Sue Biddle
Paul and Diane Malinski
Tim and Sue Jordan
Bobby and Jeanie Sasser
Dick and Barbara Trafton
Dana and Kary Young Coffin
Joel and Janet Irish
Richard and Jen Feeley
Tom and Barbara Pedersen
Dick and Jean Marshall
Chris and Becky Woodford1
Many Happy Returns of the Day!
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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AUBURN, MAINE 04210
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PERMIT NO. 9
The United Methodist Church of Auburn is
an inter generational Christian Community
whose mission is to embody Christ's love
through a commitment to serve God by
fulfilling the spiritual, emotional and physical
needs of our congregation and of our local and
global communities.
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