Easter Offering Details

Believe it or not some people think that churches just want people’s money! (When I worked for Hannaford, my co-worker knew I was studying to be a pastor so he used to tease me and called me “Pastor Plate.” Cause all he thought about churches was that they “pass’d the plate” around to get more [...]

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Sweet William’s Maple Sugar Saturday

As a church, our attention this week is focused on Jesus work on the cross and resurrection from the dead.  As Mainers, our attention is on Maple Sugar Sunday, so what are we to do?  In case you didn’t know, Sweet Williams in Casco is celebrating Maple Sugar Saturday from 9 to 4.  I see [...]

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In the Eye of the Storm, in the Plan of God’s Hand

After hearing about the tornado that struck downtown Atlanta on Friday night, I wrote to Dave and Tish Gordon to be sure they were “OK”. Here’s Dave’s response:
Mark -
Thanks for the email. We are safe and well. Tish and I were actually at the Georgia Dome for the SEC basketball tournament (free [...]

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Don’t forget “A Weekend to Remember”

 Some of you know Crickett and how incredibly creative she is.  Even if you don’t, here’s a little reminder about the “Weekend to Remember” in Portland, ME. 

If you have questions or would like to go, please contact Tim and Cindy Irish.  Registration money is due this Sunday!

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God is the gospel

Jonathan Edwards, in a sermon to his congregation in 1731:
The redeemed have all their objective good in God…. He is the highest good, and the sum of all that good which Christ purchased. God is the inheritance of the saints; he is the portion of their souls. God is their wealth and treasure, their [...]

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What are you living for today?

On Monday night I began reading A Quest For Godliness by J. I. Packer.  In it Packer, as a masterful guide, helps the reader uncover the hidden wealth of Puritan theology and practice.  This comment on suffering caused me to take stock of my life:
“Dr. Johnson is credited with the remark that when a man knows he is [...]

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How Now Shall We Worship?

This coming April 6 New England Bible College is sponsoring a worship conference called “How Now Shall We Worship?” The outstanding Gordon-Conwell professor, Gary Parrett, is going to be teaching on “The 9.5 Theses on Worship”, a potently condensed overview of the theology and practice of worship. It’s a must read for every Christian! It’s [...]

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Salt & Light

Just a quick note about youth group tonight. We will be having youth group this evening (3/5). Obviously we encourage everyone to use their best judgment as to wether or not you would like to drive out for youth group, and we fully understand and support your decision! If you have any questions please don’t [...]

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God our great provider

We just heard from Tish Gordon - she got a job!  It seems to fit her perfectly and the family is really excited.  Keep praying for Dave and Tish, and join them in giving praise to the One who provides all that we need.
Let us remind each other day after day, even while it is still [...]

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Breakfast…is being served.

Good Morning  Church,
Yes, we are having breakfast together this morning. We hope to see you at 8:30am, and do drive carefully in the snow. Remember, the men will be meeting upstairs (Kevin’s already started cooking) and the women will be meeting downstairs.
We are also still planning on meeting together this evening for supper and [...]

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