Youth rally well attended
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Baptist Park held a youth rally at the State Road Advent Christian Church Friday, March 26. Over 75 kids and 25 adults were in attendance for the event. The evening began with praise and worship led by the Baptist Park Praise and Worship band members: Kristin Ackerson, Nate Ackerson, Isaac Ashby, Nick Bull, Jasmyn Shaw and Dan Jackson. Steve MacDonald, a youth pastor from Bangor Baptist and former Baptist Park camper, gave a great message on “Diving Deep into Jesus.” Then the kids broke up into eight teams for an exciting evening of laser tag fun provided by G Force Laser Tag. The kids had a phenomenal time, as did the adults! For more information on Baptist Park’s summer schedule, please view their Web site at www.baptistpark.net.
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
JOSHUA BALDWIN, of the United Baptist Church in Mapleton, took part in Baptist Park’s spring youth rally that was held at the State Road Advent Christian Church in Mapleton. Following the service, the 75 youth in attendance were separated into groups to enjoy laser tag provided by G Force Laser Tag.
DURING A YOUTH RALLY sponsored by Baptist Park of Mapleton, from left: Taylor Thompson, Erin Ackerson, Taylor Desmond and Miranda Bragan enjoyed a game of UNO. The evening began with a praise and worship time and the message was delivered by Steve MacDonald, the pastor at the Bangor Baptist Church and former Baptist Park camper.
NOT MISSING AN OPPORTUNITY to take part in a game of laser tag at the recent Baptist Park youth rally is Jim Ackerson, pastor at the Bethany Baptist Church in Presque Isle. Nearly 100 youth and adults attended the rally to kick off the upcoming camp season at The Park.
Birthday wishes this week go out to Reno Boucher Sr., Simeon MacFarline, Lucas Richards, Jim Michaud, Jack McQuade, Zack Powers, Cole Patterson, Katelyn Buck, Mike Perkins Sr., Vanessa Rafford, Kelly McHatten, Levi Putnam, Chris Raymond, Kim Woodworth, Bruce Buck, Faye Martin, Sylvia McHatten and Alyssa Trombley.
Happy Anniversary wishes to Geoff and Sue Skidgell on the 13th.
The Mapleton Daze Committee is sponsoring a free family movie night Saturday, April 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. The movie, “Hotel for Dogs,” will be shown at the Mapleton Lion’s Hall at 7 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive early to get a good viewing spot and to purchase some refreshments that will be available before the movie starts. Come enjoy some family time together while supporting the hardworking Mapleton Daze Committee!
The Mapleton Ladies Extension has scheduled a tour of the newly opened Wintergreen Arts Center on State Street in Presque Isle. The tour will be held in the evening Monday, April 12 and is open to any women in the tri-community interested in attending. Please contact Sylvia Buob for more information.
There will be a benefit supper for Mapleton resident Marie Hare Saturday, April 17 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Mapleton Lion’s Hall. Upstairs there will be a variety of silent auction items to bid on. Marie, along with her husband, Ray, left for the Dana Farber Institute in Boston April 6. The supper menu includes baked beans, ham, coleslaw, chop suey, rolls and gingerbread with whipped cream for dessert. A suggested donation of $6 for adults and $3 for children under 6 years old will be taken at the door.
For those wishing to make a donation but unable to attend may do so by sending checks payable to Marie Hare in care of Debbie Sawyer, supper chairperson, at 258 Dudley Road, Castle Hill, Maine 04757. Donations are also being accepted for the auction. For more information, please call Debbie at 764-1735.
There will be a meeting of the Mapleton Alumni Association Monday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Maple Tree Estates on the Hughes Road in Mapleton. The election of officers and planning of the annual alumni banquet will be acted upon. All graduates are urged to attend.
Are you a high school senior? Are you the parent of a high school senior? The Phyllis Dow Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support to graduates of a high school within a 15-mile radius of Mapleton. Priority will be given to members of the Mapleton Methodist Church who are attending an accredited four-year college or university. For more information, contact the Maine Community Foundation. The application deadline is April 30.
The United Methodist Church will be hosting its weekly luncheon Friday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
The Mapleton Methodist Church will be sponsoring a Family Fun Night every Friday night at the church. This week’s family night will be April 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
