We're now up to 28 kids who have attended some or all of the week, from ages 2 through teens. It's been a stomping good time. Here are a few more photos from the week. 
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Avalanche Ranch Still Going Strong
We're now up to 28 kids who have attended some or all of the week, from ages 2 through teens. It's been a stomping good time. Here are a few more photos from the week. 
Dinner on the Ranch
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Especially those who have not been able to stop by or help out at Avalanche Ranch!
Please join us for a good ‘ol fashioned ranch feed, followed by a taste of this week’s Avalanche Ranch through Spotlight Drama! Then there will be an open house of all of the ranch centers so the kids can show you first hand all of the exciting adventures they’ve been on this week.
Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 5 pm
Place: Right here at Avalanche Ranch
Please bring one canned good or nonperishable item for the food pantry mission.
RSVP: Please let us know the number attending from your family. Thank you!
Please join us for a good ‘ol fashioned ranch feed, followed by a taste of this week’s Avalanche Ranch through Spotlight Drama! Then there will be an open house of all of the ranch centers so the kids can show you first hand all of the exciting adventures they’ve been on this week.
Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 5 pm
Place: Right here at Avalanche Ranch
Please bring one canned good or nonperishable item for the food pantry mission.
RSVP: Please let us know the number attending from your family. Thank you!
Beach Service Postponed
Due to lack of attendance at the first service on Willard Beach, the thunder storm system the following Sunday, and now the pastors upcoming vacation, we have decided to postpone Worship on Willard until mid-August, and will only be able to re-start if there are some lay folks who would be willing to help out with this. Please contact Pastor Jamie if you feel led to help out with this ministry in any way. Thank you.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Avalanche Ranch Camp Off to Yahoo Start!
The kids had an awesome time on their first day of Vacation Bible Camp learning about how GOD IS REAL! We had over 20 kids today, and a few more registered who will be coming through the week. Please try to stop by sometime this week between 9am-noon, maybe on an early lunch break from work - it's amazing! Or, if you are able to attend the slide show Thursday night please come at 5pm for dinner. All are invited! Here are a few photos ...
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Kitchen Cleaning
Submitted by Susan Angell
Dear Fellow Cleaners,
I must say that the cleaning of the kitchen was a great project. The idea that every platter, bowl, plate, cup, cabinet shelf, etc. was washed sparkling clean as well as the walls, the floors and all fixtures was certainly a great accomplishment. Cleaning the refrig by Betty and Barb was super. Finishing up with that center table with all of its pots and cookie sheets and breadboards and THAT kitchen tool drawer was the frosting on the cake. The restocking of the first aid kit was too.
Best of all was working side by side with you all and experiencing the fellowship. Thank you Betty for leading and directing us all and working, working, working, thank you Kathy for washing and washing and washing the dishes, Barbara for sneaking in and doing all kinds of icky stuff like the fans and the freezer section of refrig, Amy especially for cleaning that gross section where the dish washing racks are stored, Carol especially for bringing order to the kitchen tool drawer which was an extraordinary feat and Joyce for assisting in whatever task was needed.
Blessings, Susan
Dear Fellow Cleaners,
I must say that the cleaning of the kitchen was a great project. The idea that every platter, bowl, plate, cup, cabinet shelf, etc. was washed sparkling clean as well as the walls, the floors and all fixtures was certainly a great accomplishment. Cleaning the refrig by Betty and Barb was super. Finishing up with that center table with all of its pots and cookie sheets and breadboards and THAT kitchen tool drawer was the frosting on the cake. The restocking of the first aid kit was too.
Best of all was working side by side with you all and experiencing the fellowship. Thank you Betty for leading and directing us all and working, working, working, thank you Kathy for washing and washing and washing the dishes, Barbara for sneaking in and doing all kinds of icky stuff like the fans and the freezer section of refrig, Amy especially for cleaning that gross section where the dish washing racks are stored, Carol especially for bringing order to the kitchen tool drawer which was an extraordinary feat and Joyce for assisting in whatever task was needed.
Blessings, Susan
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Avalanche Ranch July 13-17 !!!
Wah-hoo! Welcome to Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God’s Word! Get ready for an exciting celebration of God’s love filled with amazing Bible adventures, unforgettable songs, and memory-making crafts.Avalanche Ranch is overflowing with fun for kids, teenagers, and adults. Everyone involved in this Vacation Bible School (VBS) will jump into God’s Word and will never be the same again! As kids explore amazing Bible adventures, they will be encouraged to apply Bible truths to everyday life.This year’s VBS at Peoples will include preschool and children’s curriculum for Cowhands ages 2-11, and will be hosted July 13-17. We are also inviting tweens and teens to be part of our Wrangler Team with freedom to be kids as well as help with our littler cowhands.
To register your child, print off a form here VBS Registration 2009 and mail to the church: Peoples UMC 310 Broadway South Portland, ME 04106. Or you may register your child by phone at 799-6814. Hope to see you out on the ranch!
Please help out on the Ranch!
With Avalanche Ranch just one week away, we are gearing up for a great time! We are still in need of a few more folks to join our Wrangler Team, and are in need of some more supplies, either lending for the week, or purchasing, or making a financial donation . Please click here for an updated list of needs, or see the list at church (full list is in the back on a clipboard, and the summary of what is still needed will be in the worship bulletin). Thank you!
Peoples First Group Mission Trip Planned
What would you think of going on a mission trip?! There are currently 5 people who are meeting regularly to plan a trip sometime in the next year. One option that we are looking into is Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. If you are interested in joining this planning process, please join us on August 4 at 6:30 pm at church. Or if you are just interested in joining the group that travels somewhere, please be in touch with Pastor Gwyneth or Earle Harvey.
Peoples Church has always been active in local missions, and is currently involved in the Root Cellar, Wayside Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, and the Food Pantry as well as other internal ministries such as the Prayer Shawl Ministry. In addition, Peoples has always given generous donations to various organizations such as Red Bird and UMCOR. However, Peoples has never sent out a group of missionaries on a trip to serve the needy and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are looking forward to what God does through Peoples Church with this renewed focus on making a difference in the world.
Please be in prayer for the group's discernment process, and about your own involvement through participation, financial support or prayer. Thank you!
Peoples Church has always been active in local missions, and is currently involved in the Root Cellar, Wayside Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, and the Food Pantry as well as other internal ministries such as the Prayer Shawl Ministry. In addition, Peoples has always given generous donations to various organizations such as Red Bird and UMCOR. However, Peoples has never sent out a group of missionaries on a trip to serve the needy and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are looking forward to what God does through Peoples Church with this renewed focus on making a difference in the world.
Please be in prayer for the group's discernment process, and about your own involvement through participation, financial support or prayer. Thank you!
New Summer Study Beginning
Looking for a Summer Study? We are beginning a study of the book, The Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen on Thursday, July 2 at 3pm @ Ruth’s home. We will be discussing the introduction on July 2 and chapter 1 on July 9. Please contact Pastor Gwyneth for questions or to receive a text – we have room for 2-3 more people for this 9-week study.We have already purchased the texts. However, if you would still like to join the study, please purchase your text (go to the link above or Amazon.com) and bring next week, July 9 when we begin chapter 1. If you need assistance purchasing your text, please contact Pastor Gwyneth.
Calling all Junior High Youth!
Youth Group is meeting Monday July 13 for a beach party. All Junior High youth should gather in the Peoples parking lot by 5pm and we will carpool to the beach for some summer fun!
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