Supper to benefit family
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The State Road Advent Christian Church in Mapleton will be holding its harvest fund-raising supper Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Proceeds will go the Mark and Lisa McKenna family of Mapleton to support Mark’s failing health and need for a kidney transplant. There is no charge but donations are encouraged. For more information, please call the church at 764-1331.
TO MARK HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH
Approximately 124 people from area churches, clubs and organizations gathered recently at the Washburn Snowmobile Club to compile 14,000 bags for the Stop Hunger Now campaign. Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief organization with a goal of ending hunger in our lifetime. In less than two hours, the volunteers met and exceeded the goal, packaging 14,040 bags of rice, soy and dehydrated vegetables that would be sent to schools and orphanages in impoverished countries. An additional $241 was also collected to defray the cost of expenses. The effort was spearheaded by the Lidstone United Methodist Church in Washburn and the Mapleton United Methodist Church. This was the first time an event such as this was conducted in northern New England.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Richard Brown, Paige McEachern, Roger Stephenson, Dale McHatten, Penny LeBlanc, Taylor Putnam Jr., Colby Beals, Terry Chasse, Daniel Bridgham, Scott Kennedy, Sierra Farley and Crystal Dyer.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Bob and Mimi Lewandowski on Oct. 31, Tracy and Lisa Simpson on Nov. 2, and Chris and Kim Woodworth on Nov. 3.
Friday luncheon
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will be hosting its monthly luncheon Friday, Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Ladies Retreat
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church will be hosting a Ladies Retreat with Brenda Cross of Brunswick starting Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and continuing Saturday, Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. The theme for this retreat is “Strength Training” using the scripture from Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.” All ladies are asked to bring or wear their favorite clothes, past or present styles included.
Refreshments will be served Friday night and lunch will be provided Saturday. There is no cost for this time of “refreshing” and fellowship. Feel free to attend any of the three sessions scheduled: Friday night, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon.
Brenda will also be bringing the morning message Sunday, Nov. 4. Church service begins at 10:45 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Maralee at 764-4133.
UMW bazaar
The Mapleton United Methodist Women will be holding their annual church bazaar Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Coffee and muffins will be served in the morning and lunch will be at 11 a.m. and will include soups, biscuits, sweets, coffee and tea. The charge will be $5 per person. There will also be a craft table, food table and Grandma’s attic.
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.
