Peoples Fall Schedule is Underway

And Brad serves

Standing in line

With the passing of the Labor Day weekend not only are the children back in school but the activities that generate life in a church are also ready to dust off the summer season and bring back enthusiasm to church life.

Standing and waiting

Getting nourished

This past weekend the first meeting of the United Methodist Men was held on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM in the church vestry. 11 men were in attendance and we were joined by 5 women invited to attend since they would be most responsible for the Annual Peoples Fall Community Carnival that would follow.

A big church family

Chuck and Rob up a tree

After breakfast the men met for their monthly meeting and discussed some of the events that we expect to be part of. We discussed the need to improve the children’s playground, indicated that the parsonage garage project is now complete, and that we need to continue to take care of the grounds around the church and parsonage. Additionally we discussed straightening the flagpole by the memorial garden, when the variety show should take place, and being actively engaged in the Christmas Fair. Being engaged in collecting cleaning kits and hygiene kits to send to replenish the supplies that are dispersed through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) was recommended. This will be a church wide project for at least the next month. It is hoped that other churches in the Casco Bay Cluster will also participate.

Bobbing

Apples and Hudson

After the meeting was ended some of the men joined the women who were setting up and preparing for the Community Fair. Two members were engaged in hanging pennants from the roof of Ellis Hall to a tall tree across the parking lot. Several tables were set up and games for the kids who would attend were put in place. The kitchen area was set up with the hot dog steamer, coffee, tea and lemonade.

One more bobber

Carol Len and Pam

While the numbers who came were relatively small those that did attend and participate had a good time.

Rob adn blood pressure

Betty the star

Carol face paints

Danielle and pop corn

Rosemary and Groucho

Rock painting

More rock painting

 

 

 

 

Sunday was the first service back in the sanctuary and while Ellis Hall was probably cooler and provided easier access for some folks with varying affirmatives there were many folks who cheered when the service started. Pastor Tom’s sermon was very dynamic and meaningful and the choir began by singing a very rousing number.

A first for Peoples on Thursday, September 14 will be the first of what we hope will be an ongoing activity. Since Meals on Wheels sponsored by the Southern Maine Council on Aging left the building there has been little activity that would periodically use Ellis Hall for a meal for older folks. The meal and program that a number of People’s People are bringing about is a return to the Senior Community luncheon and program. Over 60 people signed up from the community. The meal will be prepared by our own chef, Brad Morrison and a program featuring Fred Ronco who will talk about Medicare etc. will follow. Look for more on this activity soon.