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Bangor First United Methodist Church 703 Essex Street, Bangor Maine Cross Talk For Information... Phone: 207-945-9567 Email: fumcbgr@myfairpont.net Website: www.fumcbangor.

United Methodist Women 2 Community Meal/Food cupboard 3 Coffee Fellowship 3 My 4 Prayer requests 5 Meetings & Events 5 Birthdays 6 Worship Assistants 7 Calendar 8 The United Methodist Church OPEN

This year s Lenten worship series is inspired by the well-known pilgrimage route known as El Camino de Santiago.

Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent on Sunday mornings from 9:15 10:00 Join us as we make our way together through this holy season.

1 Bangor First United Methodist Church 703 Essex Street, Bangor Maine Cross Talk For Information... Phone: Website: (Sermon podcasts available) Facebook: First Included in this issue. United Methodist Women 2 Community Meal/Food cupboard 3 Coffee Fellowship 3 My 4 Prayer requests 5 Meetings & Events 5 Birthdays 6 Worship Assistants 7 Calendar 8 The United Methodist Church OPEN MINDS OPEN HEARTS OPEN DOORS Lenten Worship Series: The Way February, 2017 Join us on a journey of pilgrimage during the season of Lent. This year s Lenten worship series is inspired by the well-known pilgrimage route known as El Camino de Santiago. During our weekly worship we ll reflect on Lenten scriptures about the journeys, roads and pathways of life. We re also offering a discussion of the book, Are We There Yet? Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent on Sunday mornings from 9:15 10:00 Join us as we make our way together through this holy season. Lenten Book Discussion Ash Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30 PM Buen Camino, Joel 2:1-2, Sunday, February 18 The Wandering Way, Luke 4:1-13 Sunday, February 25 The Way Around, Luke 13:31-35 Sunday, March 4 The High Way, Isaiah 55:1-9 Sunday, March 11 The Way Home, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Sunday, March 18 The Free Way, Isaiah 43:16-21 and Philippians 3:8b-14 Palm Sunday, March 25 The Other Way, Mark 11:1-11 Are We There Yet? Pilgrimage in the Season of Lent Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:00 beginning February 18 Using stories of pilgrimage and pilgrims, Are We There Yet? explores some of the most beloved pilgrimage sites in the Christian tradition and introduces the idea of an interior pilgrimage a journey through the terrain of the soul. This book undergirds and strengthens established daily devotional practices, and also invites you to observe Lent in ways you may not have previously considered. Books can be purchased at (Also available on the Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, and at the itunes store.) A limited number of copies are available in the church office.

2 PAGE 2 This N That... United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. UMW Mission Spending 2017 Pledge to Mission (for National and International Ministries of United Methodist Women ) $ Other Giving in 2017: Seedlings to Sunflowers Day Care $50.00 FUMC Mission shares $ FUMC Coffee fund $ Ross Care Lifeline (one scholarship) $ Shepherd s Godparents Home $50.00 King s Daughter s Home $50.00 Ronald McDonald House $25.00 Sarah s House $50.00 Good Samaritan Agency (in memory of Marsha Cole) $50.00 Andrea s Clinic $50.00 Faith Linking in Action $50.00 Ecumenical Food Cupboard $50.00 Hope House $50.00 UMW Legacy Fund $ Rachel Downs (Go Fund Me) $ FUMC Sunday School (for VBS) $ UMW February meeting: February 10 at 9:30 Come join us as we put together Bags of Love for our church shut-ins. Please bring items for the bags that you think would be useful such as: candy, gum, granola bars, tea bags, hot cocoa, note cards, stamps, note cards, tissues, hand lotions, small bottles of hand sanitizer, and cotton swabs. If you would like to know more about United Methodist Women.the local, district, national or international organizational components please feel free to speak with our President Peg Swett.

PAGE 3 COMMUNITY MEALS FOR FEBRUARY FEBRUARY MEALS February 1: Hot dogs & fries February 8: Beef stew February 15: Spaghetti February 22:

FERUARY COFFEE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS FOR FEBRUARY February 4: Gregg Stewart, Ann Marie Boudreau, Page Chaloult, Paula Dietrich February 11:

Barbara Wing, Tammy Mason During the month of February we are asking for donations of the following items for the food cupboard: Hamburger

ketchup Toiletries such as toilet paper, soap and shampoo Updating Contact Info.

3 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY MEALS FOR FEBRUARY FEBRUARY MEALS February 1: Hot dogs & fries February 8: Beef stew February 15: Spaghetti February 22: Pot luck FEBRUARY NEEDS February 1: Desserts February 8: Desserts February 15: Desserts February 22: Desserts FOOD CUPBOARD NEEDS FOR FERUARY COFFEE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS FOR FEBRUARY February 4: Gregg Stewart, Ann Marie Boudreau, Page Chaloult, Paula Dietrich February 11: Lisa Swett & Jaddah, Deb, Hannah & Rebekah Friedman February 18: Hillson & Sally Beal, Geoff & Deedra Dapice February 25: Linda Morris, Barbara Wing, Tammy Mason During the month of February we are asking for donations of the following items for the food cupboard: Hamburger Helper or rice mixes Jams & jelly Canned meats such as tuna, chicken or Vienna sausage Condiments such as: salad dressing, mustard, and ketchup Toiletries such as toilet paper, soap and shampoo Updating Contact Info. If you have changed your phone number, or home address please let the office know so we can keep our contacts current. QR code for smart phones that will take you directly to the FUMC electronic donation page.

of the Dog, Snowflakes, 1930 s Presidents, and Snowshoe Hares MFP Wish List: Non-perishable fruit cups www.myfriendsplaceprogram.

an hour, please call me 945-0122. Dottie England, Director MONDAYS AT 1:00 IN THE FIRESIDE ROOM EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Valentine Gift Cards.

4 PAGE 4 NEWS FROM.. And MEMORY JOGGERS My and Memory Joggers My themes for February are ½ Dozen, Valentine s Day, The Olympics, Polar Bear Day, Let s Visit Boston, Year of the Dog, Snowflakes, 1930 s Presidents, and Snowshoe Hares MFP Wish List: Non-perishable fruit cups If you haven t already, please Like Us and Share Us on facebook at My /Memory Joggers, Bangor, ME If you are interested in volunteering, even for an hour, please call me Dottie England, Director MONDAYS AT 1:00 IN THE FIRESIDE ROOM EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Valentine Gift Cards...It s time to send Valentine greetings to our young people who are in college or the military. If you would like to make a donation for a gift card, please speak with Sue White or Peg Swett by February 4. (Also be sure they have the addresses of the recipients! There is a sign up sheet on the narthex bulletin board.)

PAGE 5 February Meetings / Events at Bangor First UMC Ongoing Group Meetings Meetings: February 7: FLIA Childcare committee; 6:00 February 4: Worship Com February 10: UMW February 15: Piburn February

5 PAGE 5 February Meetings / Events at Bangor First UMC Ongoing Group Meetings Meetings: February 7: FLIA Childcare committee; 6:00 February 4: Worship Com February 10: UMW February 15: Piburn February 25: Evangelism February 27: Ad Council; 7:00 February 26: Keenagers Events/Services: Boy Scout Sunday: February 11 Ash Wednesday service: February 14 at 6:30 Informal Worship Thursdays at 6:00 Sundays at 8:30: Prayer series (Beginning July 23) Christian Education 10:45 (2nd- 4th Sundays) Food Addicts in Recovery meet each Monday at 6:30 Bangor Community Chorus rehearses every Tuesday at 6:30 (Sept-May) Toymakers meet each Monday evening at 6:00 Cub Scouts meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 (Sept-June) Delta Kappa Gamma meets monthly (Sept June) on the first Monday. EAAA Café: Tuesdays; Noon Rachel D. Family of Dorothy W. Norm & Marguerite Wayne G The Falla family Bill P. Tammy B. Dawn R. Bob & Jackie L. Silvia W. Jill S. Peg S. Elizabeth W. Alex C. Adam S. Sarah & Becca K. Geneva I. Chuck S. Eliana B. Matthew M. Ben I. Greg P. Uncle of Wayne G-H Teresa S Brielle B. The Bangor Area Street Prayer Requests Into your hands Heavenly Father we entrust these people who are in need of your healing touch, knowledge of your presence, and your comfort. Sustain them in good days and bad. Help them to feel your loving presence with them during every difficulty, for you are always there ahead of any circumstance. Watch over all those who are in need. Help them to feel that you are always near them and know that all they need do is look to YOU for comfort and for strength. In Your loving name we pray. Amen Don t you know? Haven t you heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He doesn t grow tired or weary. His understanding is beyond human reach, giving power to the tired and reviving the exhausted. Youths will become tired and weary, young men will certainly stumble; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary. Isaiah 40: (Common English Bible)

PAGE 6 Birthdays FEBRUARY, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Emily Isaacs 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ritz- Perkins Joan Rosie Cindy Sayles 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Kerry Woodbury 25 26 27 28 Louise

6 PAGE 6 Birthdays FEBRUARY, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Emily Isaacs Don Gallupe Donna Frost Steve Earl Ruth Shepardson Joseph Guay Stephen Ritz- Perkins Joan Rosie Cindy Sayles Kerry Woodbury Louise Hatch Jan Ashton. Happy Birthday To you To Jesus be true God Bless you and keep you the whole year through!

7 PAGE 7 Worship Assistants for February, 2018 ***If you are unable to cover the date for which you are scheduled please arrange for a substitute or call the person who contacted you or give the office a call. Readers Trustees Media & Media Sound Techs 4 Maggie Cowperthwaite 11 Glen Mower 18 Roz Fisher 25 Joe Haskins 4 Gregg Stewart 11 Pat Woodbury 18 Andy Moody 25 David Pelkey Geoff Dapice Wayne Griffith-Hurst Sound Jim Burkhart Greeters for the 10:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary Door Essex Essex Street Street Door Back Door 4 Clyde & Judy Pelkey 11 David & Baerbel Pelkey 18 Dale & Julie Brownie 25 Bob & Tammy Worcester 4 Karen Cronan 11 Stacey Whittington 18 Pat Keogh 25 Barbara Warner 4 Stephen Ritz-Perkins 11 Jan Ashton 18 Deb Sorokin 25 Rolfe Flood Newsletter Deadline Worship Schedule What the world needs now is love... Selfless, unconditional love for one another other. Deadline for information for the March newsletter is February 19th. Information may be submitted in written form, via or by phone. Pathways to God 8:30 Traditional Worship Service: 10:30 Christian Ed for children at 10:45 (2nd-4th Sundays) Informal Worship: Thursdays at 6:00

6:00: FAIR 6 Yoga 0:00: My 12:00 EAAA Café 6:00 BCC 7 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts 8 Yoga 4:00 Community Meal 6:00: Worship 6:45 Bells 9 10:00 My 10 UMW 9:30 6:00 FLIA 11 12 13 Yoga 14 15

8 PAGE 8 Bangor First United Methodist Church Calendar for. February, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 4:00 Community Meal 6:00: Worship 2 10:00 My 3 6:45 Bells 4 8:30 Pathways 10:30 Worship 11:45: Worship Comm 5 1:00 Bible Study 4:00 DKG 6:00: Toymakers 6:00: FAIR 6 Yoga 0:00: My 12:00 EAAA Café 6:00 BCC 7 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts 8 Yoga 4:00 Community Meal 6:00: Worship 6:45 Bells 9 10:00 My 10 UMW 9:30 6:00 FLIA Yoga Yoga :30 Pathways 10:30 Worship Sunday School begins 1:00 Bible Study 6:00: Toymakers 6:00: FAIR 10:00: My 12:00 EAAA Café 6:00 BCC 5:00 MFP Board 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:30 Ash Wednesday Service 6:00 Cub Scouts 1:00 Piburn 4:00 Community Meal 6:00: Worship Bells 6:45 10:00 My :00 Bible Study 20 Yoga Yoga :30 Pathways 10:30 Worship 10:45 Sunday School 6:00 Toymakers 6:00 FAIR 10:00: My 12:00 EAAA Café 6:00 BCC 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts 4:00 Community Meal 6:00: Worship Bells 6:45 10:00 My Yoga 28 8:30 Pathways 10:30 Worship 11:45 Evangelism Comm 12:00 Keenagers 1:00 Bible Study 6:00 Toymakers 6:00 FAIR 10:00: My 12:00 EAAA Café 6:00 BCC 7:00 Ad Council 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts

Cross. Talk JULY, Bangor First United Methodist Church Worship Hours. Three Simple Rules

Cross. Talk JULY, Bangor First United Methodist Church Worship Hours. Three Simple Rules Bangor First United Methodist Church 703 Essex Street, Bangor Maine Cross Talk JULY, 2018 For Information... Phone: 207-945-9567 Email: fumcbgr@myfairpont.net Website: www.fumcbangor.org (Sermon podcasts