*Our Ash Wednesday service will take place at 7pm this Wednesday evening (February 22.)
*We are forming a board to oversee and coordinate our efforts in missions, including our work with the orphanage in India, UMCOR, Crossroads Ministries, the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter along with others. Would you consider helping in this important area? Contact Steve at 866-2144, or John Maddaus at 866-4339.
*Next council meeting: February 26 at 7pm; next education board meeting: March 11 after worship. All are welcome!
*Rad Mayfield continues to offer a Bible study Sunday mornings at 9:30 for high school and college students; adult study group also meets Sunday mornings at 9:30; we’re doing a great study on the book of Acts. Women’s study and prayer group meets Thursday nights at 6:30; Romans is the center of study. Email Gretchen with any questions: gretchenkc@aol.com
*A reminder that our youth group meets after worship every first and third Sunday of the month; activities will take place on March 4, and a visit to Eastside Rehabilitation in Bangor is planned for March 18.
*Get exercise while raising money for a great cause! A group of Orono UMC folks would like to walk in the Hike for the Homeless on April 28th. Details to come, in the meantime, save the date.
*Spread the word….Vacation Bible School has been scheduled for the week of July 23.
**Check our website and face book pages for weekly updates! (www.oronoumc.com)**
Pastor Steve may be reached at (866-2144/ch2wxman@msn.com)