Weekly Update 5-27-26

BEACON YOUTH:
There are 5 remaining slots for the One Conference in Moncton, NB on June 5th-6th. Please reach out to Micah Goetsch at (207)694-6225 or youth@houltonmsbc.org for info or pick up a packet from the Welcome Center at the church and return it at your earliest convenience.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS:
If you are interested in becoming a member, please join us on June 14th, right after service in the Conference Room. Contact Jenn Young, Robert, or sign up at the Welcome Center.

CHURCH PICNIC:
Come join us for our 2nd Annual Sun, Fun & Fellowship right after the service on June 28th. If it rains, we will move it all inside. Games, playground fun, tug of war and more! We’ll have the grill fired up with Hamburgers & Hot Dogs provided by the church. If you are able, we ask that you bring a side dish or a dessert to share. If you would like to help with this event, please see Becky Nadeau.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & POTLUCK: Tonight!!
Wed, May 27th, 6pm at MSBC.

MEN’S POTLUCK DINNER:
This is a new men’s dinner organized by Jim Lord from Calvary Chapel of Southern Aroostook. Monday, June 1st, 6pm at The Gathering Place, 23 Houlton Rd, Island Falls. If you are able, please bring a dish to share. For more info, go to Calvary Chapel of Aroostook County FB or call (207)356-4099.

JUST 4 BOYS SUMMER CAMP:
July 13th–30th: Volunteers & sponsors are needed to support 24 campers for 3 weeks at $275 per boy. Volunteer for a day, a week or for the whole time! If you would like a volunteer application, please call the AABA office, 532-2273. If you would like to sponsor a boy, please write your check out to AABA. We have 2 boys sponsored so far so thank you for your support!

Food Giveaway: June 6th, 9am.
Clothing Giveaway: June 13th, 10am.
Seedtime & Harvest Class: June 20th at MSBC, 10am. “Trellis Designs For Your Garden” at MSBC. Please call AABA to register, 532-2273.

HILLTOP FAMILY FEST 2026:
August 15th, 11am-2pm. We need volunteers and ideas for this event that will be for the whole community. The goal is to have food, hayrides, games, music, haircuts, school supplies and so much more but it will take the church congregation to put this on. Ultimately, we want to share the Gospel with the community. Do you have an idea for an activity?? Do you want to help work it?? Please pray and consider what you would love to contribute and email the church office. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Thank you!

VAN MINISTRY:
MSBC now has a Van Ministry to help people who do not have transportation attend church. We need volunteers so if you are interested in driving, please email the church office.

VAN RIDES:
If you need a ride to church on a Sunday morning, please call the office no later than Thursday morning so we can get the route info set up before the weekend. Please note the church is closed on Fridays.

MEAL TRAIN MINISTRY:
If you love to bless those who are sick, recovering from surgery or who just had a baby, consider joining the Meal Train Ministry. You don’t have to cook every time and if you can’t cook, food gift cards are perfect! Email secretary@houltonmsbc.org if you are willing. Thanks!

STRONG TOWER HAITI:
VBS Mission:
July 15-24 - This mission team will partner with the local church’s Children’s Ministry Team to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ through games, stories, songs, crafts, and a meal with 600 children at 2 locations. You can make memories and great friends through this time investing in children through Gospel-centered play. If you love kids, this is the mission for you! Deadline to submit mission application: June 1, 2026. Visit www.strongtowerhaiti.com to apply or if you have any questions, please reach out to Sonya Swallow, Chelsea McKay or Tiffany Leach. Is God calling you to VBS in Haiti this year?

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER: Tomorrow!
Walk 4 Life”, Thurs, May 28th. Rain date: June 4th. Registration is at 6pm, walk starts at 6:30pm at the Houlton P.C.C., 37
North St. Proceeds will benefit P.C.C. of Aroostook County. Sponsorship pledge forms are located at the Welcome Center. Call 532-6380 for more info.

GREATER HOULTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: 532-0736
May 31st, 2pm - Class of 2026 Graduation at MSBC.

Has your contact information changed or would you like to sign up to serve on a ministry team? We’d love to be able to connect with you! Head over to our website at houltonmsbc.org and click the “Get Connected” button to provide the staff with up-to-date contact information for you! To support the missions of MSBC, drop your offering in the box located at the back of the sanctuary.