People's United Methodist Church

People's United Methodist Church

Holiday Schedule for People’s United Methodist Church in Union

December 2

10:30 AM – 1st Sunday in Advent – Sunday morning worship -
“The Meaning of Christmas”

2:00 PM - Caroling for shut-ins, meet at the church, car pool to houses; back in time for Live Nativity

3:30 PM – Live Nativity Scene at 2nd Chance Farm on Barrett Hill Rd., just off Rt. 17 – Narration and depiction of The First Christmas – afterwards join activities at the Thompson Community Center

6:15 PM – Christmas Trees are illuminated on the Common followed by caroling, cookies and cocoa at the Old Town House just up the hill from the Common

December 19

– 6:00 PM - Special Wednesday Evening Advent Service presented by the Youth Group – “The History and Tradition of Carols”

December 23

– 10:30 AM – Worship Service with presentation by the Sunday School

December 24

- 6:00 PM – Traditional Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service - Luminaria will line Depot St.

During advent PUMC is accepting donations for the Teen Shelter in Rockland. Call 785-4114 to contribute or send checks to PUMC, PO Box 105, Union, ME 04869. PUMC has regular Sunday morning worship services at 10:30 AM. There is a nursery available for infants and toddlers; children are invited to attend Sunday School. Coffee hour follows the service. On Wednesdays in Advent there will be Advent Bible Study Classes at the church at 10:00 AM and again at 7:00 PM. The church is located on Depot Street (Route #235), just off the Common, in Union. For further information or to speak with Pastor Michelle Grube, please call 785-4114.

Begin the Holiday Season with Tradition in Union

The People's United Methodist Church (PUMC) of Union will join other organizations in town to offer a special way to begin the holiday season. On Sunday Dec. 2 at 2:00 PM there will be an opportunity to bring some holiday spirit to those who may need some cheer. Caroling for shut-ins will be lead by church members; meet at the church and car pool to houses. The group will return in time for the Live Nativity Scene, which begins at 3:30 PM at Second Chance Farm on Barrett Hill Rd., just off Rt. 17. Pastor Michelle Grube will provide a 45 miniute narration while 4H children and animals depict the First Christmas. Following this free presentation there will be time for those attending to join activities and crafts at the Thompson Community Center (TCC.) A small fee will be charged to ride a hay wagon from the TCC at 5:30 PM to the Common for the bon fire and 6:15 PM illumination of the Christmas Trees. This will be followed by caroling, cookies and cocoa at the Old Town House just up the hill from the Common. The hay rides will make return trips to the TCC and the cars parked there.

Join the PUMC for Their Grandma's Attic--Grandpa's Garage Sale

Saturday, October 6, from 8 AM to 12 noon - Grandma's Attic Sale - New and used items for sale at the People's United Methodist Church, Depot St., just off the Common in Union. Coffee and muffins for sale. Accepting donated items, but no clothes, shoes or large furniture. Also available: Rent a table for $10 to sell your own items.
You price, remove left overs and keep your proceeds. FMI call 785-4114.

The People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) in Union invites you to rent a table at their Grandma’s Attic and Grandpa’s Garage Sale on Saturday, October 6 from 8 AM until 12 noon. Call the church at 785-4114 to reserve a table for you to sell your items. This is a chance to clear out unused items and make some extra spending money. The table rental will be $10 for each table. It’s “first come, first served” - thirteen tables are available inside and a few more tables will be set up on the front lawn, depending on the weather. Renters are responsible for pricing of their own items, selling from their tables and removing any unsold items at the end of the sale. Tell your friends and share a table. There will also be muffins and coffee for sale in the kitchen.

OR how about donating things for the church to sell? The church is looking for items to add to their sale. You may bring in your donations and leave them in the corridor of the lower level of the church which will be open Friday mornings; or call 785-4114 and leave a message. Below are guidelines for items accepted for donation:

1. Toys and children's items (please - no items which are unsafe or damaged)
2. Kitchen and household – these items are perfect for camps and college dorms
3. "Guy stuff" - tools and sporting goods
4. Books, CDs and videos – also office items
5. Jewelry, accessories, gift items
6. Potted plants

********** PLEASE! Do NOT Bring CLOTHES or SHOES for the Church to sell AND we do not have room for large pieces of furniture or appliances at the church ************

Typically the PUMC has included Grandma’s Attic and Grandpa’s Garage as part of the annual Winterberry Fair on the first Saturday of November. “This year we decided to have the Grandma’s Attic part of the sale early,” announced the Fair Committee. “At Winterberry Fair we will focus on baked goods, jams and jellies, along with some crafts.

So save both dates to shop in Union: OCTOBER 6, when there will also be a Flea Market at the TCC and the Vose Library Wine and Art Tour along with the PUMC GRANDMA’S ATTIC SALE – and NOVEMBER 3, when there will be another Flea Market at the TCC and a Craft Fair at the Union School, as well as the PUMC WINTERBERRY HOLIDAY FAIR. For more information on the sale, call Suzy Shaub 785-6092.

Sat. Nov. 3: Winterberry Fair - 8 am to 1 pm at People’s United Methodist Church – Depot St. (Rt. 235) just off the Common in Union – holiday crafts, greens, baked items, jams, candies, gifts, books, jewelry etc. Brunch served. Free door prizes. Money raised for United Methodist Women’s projects. FMI call 785-4114.

Preparations are Underway for Winterberry Fair at PUMC November 3rd is the date for this year’s holiday fair at the People’s United Methodist Church in Union. Church members and friends are preparing a variety of handmade crafts, baked items, jams, pickles and candies. The fair committee reports that attendees will find decorative holiday items, tree ornaments, breads, cookies and more - to purchase for family and friends. This year marks the 15th year of the PUMC pre-holiday event. Also included at the sale are: books, jewelry, plants and gifts. And be sure to sign up for the free door prizes. Brunch will be served during the fair and will feature homemade items. The committee is proud of the reputation of the Winterberry Fair, known as “one of the prettiest craft fairs in the area.” The money raised is used by the United Methodist Women for their mission projects.

Visitors and residents will see there are multiple reasons to shop in Union on that first Saturday of November, since other local organizations have selected the same day for their sales. The Winterberry Fair begins at 8 AM and continues until 1 PM.

The People’s United Methodist Church is located on Depot Street, just off the Common, in Union. There is parking at the rear of the church, where handicap access is available for the lower floor of the building and the location of the Fair. For more information or to speak with Pastor Michelle Grube, please call 785-4114.

Jewelry

Long Pin marked “MONET”

Orchid Pin marked “Sterling”

Bracelet of polished stones – no mark found

Leaves Pin with pearl type setting marked “TRIFARI”

Leaf Pin with pearl type setting marked “CAPRI”

Leaf Pin with pearl type setting – no mark found

Bow Pin – no mark found

Copper Bracelet, wide in buckle style – no mark found

Vulcain Ladies Watch marked “14 K” in original box

Earrings, magnetic clip-ons – no mark found

Enamel bird Pin front – no fastener – no mark found

Bracelet with guard marked “MONET”

Bracelet with crystals marked “CORO

Necklace and Earrings set marked “CORO”

Circle Pin of polished stones – no mark found

Silver Ring marked “A. CAZAREZ TAXCO”

Silver Ring marked “Sterling”

Double circle Pin – no mark found

Crystal bead Necklace, 2 strands – no mark found

Crystal bead Necklace, 1 strand – marked “JAPAN”

Black bead Necklace with original tag “BOHEMIAN GLASS”

White plastic bead Necklace – no mark found

Choker Necklace marked “TRIFARI”

Copper Bracelet with original tag “Handmade in USA”

Silver Bracelet for charms marked “Sterling”

Bracelet with polished glass settings – no mark found

Business Donors as of 4/13/07

17-90 Lighting
4 Corner Variety
A&I (S. Hope)
ABCDef Bookstore
Abraham’s Trees & Wreaths
Amato's
Andrus Florist
Antique Treasures
Appleton Ridge Pet Care
Barrett Hill Farm
Big Blue Country Shop
Black Bull Tavern
Blue Harbor House
Breakwater Bookland
Camden Critter Outfitter
Camden Glass
Camden House of Pizza
Camden Jewelry
Cayouette Flooring
Cedar Crest Restaurant
Coastal Cobbler
Coastal Fuel
Come Spring Café
Cramer Cruises
Crowning Touch Embroidery
Danica Candles
Domino's
Dunkin’ Donuts
Earth Bound
Eastern Tire Co.
Five Star Vacuums
Golden Hand
GPS – packing
Green Thumb
Hammond Tractor
Hannaford’s (Camden)
Hannaford’s (Rockland)
HAV II
Hole in the Wall Bagels
HumbleWood
Huston-Tuttle
Ingraham’s
Jess’s Seafood Market
John Paul & Co.
Kathy's Full Service Salon
Kindred Spirit Gallery
Linscott’s
Lookin’ Good Beauty Shop
Maine Coast Photo
Maine Eastern Railroad
Maine Outdoors
Mic Mac Market
Mid-Coast Christian Bookstore
Midcoast Recreation Center
Moody's Diner
Northern Kingdom Music
Oakland Park Bowling
Party Fundamentals
Planet Toys
Plants Unlimited
Puffin’s Nest
Rankins Hardware
Reading Corner
Reny’s (Camden)
Rite Aid (Camden)
Rockland Café
Rockport Blueprint
SAGE
Santorineos Simple Solutions
Schofield’s
Seasons Downeast
Shaw’s
Shelley’s Flowers
Shep’s Imports
Shepard Motors
Sherman’s Books
Sherwin-Williams
Gift Certificate
Smile Concepts-Dr. Zizza
Staple
State of Maine Cheese
Strand Theater
Studio 4

Subway (Camden)
Su Casa Restaurant
The Bagel Café
The Brown Bag
The Common Market
The Cricket
The RiverHouse Hotel
The Samoset
Union Agway
Union Farm Equipment

Union Pottery
Unique One
Wasses Hot Dogs
Winter Wind Florist
YMCA
Zaddik’s Pizza

Gift Certificate
1 lg. two-topping pizza
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Cert. toward Christmas Tree
2 Gift Certificates
Floral Arrangement
Signed print of flying swans, Silver Overlay Bowl
Gift Certificate for self-grooming
30 # beef
Union Sign
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Card
Dog Vest, leash, harness
Mirror
1 large Pepperoni Pizza
Silver Harp Charm
Area Rug
Gift Certiticate
“Bree” boots (Women’s, size 8M)
4 tickets, each good for 10 do it yourself car washes
Gift Certificate
3 Three hour cruises for 6 people
Gift Certificate
2 Candles in jars
1 Large 2-topping pizza
2 Gift Certificates
Black Scarf
Gift Certificate
Electrolux bags
Donation (check)
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Card
Gift Card
Indoor Antenna
1 doz. Bagels + cream cheese
Cherry table
Gift Card
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Shampoo & Hair Spray
Arm & Hand Massage, paraffin dip, moisturizing treat.
Pumpkin photo
2 Suet feeders
Wash & Set
Gift Certificate
2 round trip coach tickets (2007 season)
Polyester Vest
2 unlimited Topping pizzas
Gift Certificate
5 Skating Passes with rentals
Dinner for two
Gift Certificate
2 Strings of Bowling
Gift Certificate
3-D Puzzle
Gift Certificate
Soy candle in Jar
Gift Certificate
“Garden Journal” - book
Gift Certificate
2 Picture frames
Donation check, 4 all-you-can-eat Seafood Dinners, 4 regular Dinners
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
1 hour website consultation
Boat Mat
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Potpourri, candles, Sachet, basket
Car maintenance/service
Oil Change
“On the Night You Were Born” book
1 gal. paint, roller kit, brush
Teeth Whitening Kit
Gift Certificate
Cheese box (2 bars & crackers)
Night at the Movies for 2
Paul Mitchell hair care products, Gift Cert. for 1 mo. Tanning, Gift Cert. for girl’s manicure
5 6” subs
Gift Card
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
Framed photo of moose
Gift Certificate
Sunday Brunch for 2
Collector Bank
Weekend Rental (tractor, front loader, or backhoe), 40 Fluorescent light fixtures
Bowl
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificate
3 month Family Membership
Gift Certificate

DONATIONS from PUMC MEMBERS and FRIENDS for S.O.S. AUCTION

8 hrs. finish carpentry
Large Stuffed Chick and Rabbit
TV Trays & End Table
Brass Bed
Bow saw
Quilts (and quilt pieces)
Mason jars
Brass Lobster
Paintings and prints
Food steamer
Magic Chef microwave oven
New Newspaper grill
Child’s High chair
Punch Bowl with punch cup
Cow manure
Two Porcelain Dolls
Brown Lamp
Doll Cradle
Small table
Dinning Set
TV & Equipment cabinet - locally made
5 hours of Math or Science Tutoring
Owl tile in frame
UVM salt & pepper shakers
Black frame
Coffee mug & warming plate
2 piece Juice Extractor, 6 pc. Bake & Take set
Nativity Set
Hand-made Nordic Wool Sweater
2 Hand knit Christmas Stockings
Rocking chairs – one wicker
Recliner chair
Fostoria Glass Dishes – 8 serving pieces
2 Hummel’s (Madonna)
Waterford ashtrays
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Visitor Register, Yale & Towne Chain Block Exhibit – 1904
Hand painted tole tray – E.T. Nash Co. NY 3, NY
Nemo Korn Syrup bottle, New England Maple Syrup Co., Boston
Hand painted Stangle vase, Trenton, NJ – 2067
2 Camark vases – pink and blue – 573-90 – original paper tags
Hull vase with original paper tag
Anchor Hocking storage jar – 5K4421
Shaker cover woven box – Alfred, ME label
Maison, NY, black grosgrain purse with 3 opening, each catch is rhinestone

Antique Mirror (42”x30”)
Red Hat Boa, Coffee Cup & Sandals
Blue ceramic vase (fireside pottery)
Vintage 1920’s cloth suitcase
2 large wicker-covered wine bottles
Architects Drawing Table
Man’s leather wallet
1950’s youth bed frame
Twin bed frame, head & foot board
Portable mini-TV
Electric grille with waffle plates
Original Andre Smith Oil painting
Twin bed headboard, w/ light
Drawing table
Decoupage San Francisco scenes
Newport (R.I.) print
Stone candle-holder
Brass hanging hooks (duck–head)
Cat & mouse print
Coaster set (US Senate)
Man on Moon cross stitch - 1969
Round silver tray, Silver shell dish
Danish Pewter cheese-slicer & bottle opener
Chinese Scroll, Chinese instrument in frame
2 pieces of silver
Hand-forged colonial candlesticks
Zaire Wall hangings
Ski-doo Snowmobile – 580 grand touring – 1997
Modern Grinder Co. Sharpener, Milwaukee, Wis. Model 6
1919 Maine license plate
Large glass jar made in Italy
Child’s Singer Sewing machine in box with instruction book
3 pair old snowshoes
Mason Parker Tool chest for boys – no tools
8 albums of first day covers – stamp collecting
large box of miscellaneous stamps
enameled basins – various sizes
bushel baskets
wooden ladder
old tools
Shaker cover woven box – Alfred, ME label
Maison, NY, black grosgrain purse with 3 opening, each catch is rhinestone
Postcards – Maine, New England, USA and the world
Piaste brass cymbal

Maine Post cards:
General Maine cards and these subjects, towns and areas

Ames Family
Andover
Aroostook
Augusta
Bailey Island
Bar Harbor
Baxter Park
Blue Hill
Camden
Caribou
Carrabassett
Christmas Cove
Cobbossecontee
Crescent Beach
Deer Isle
East Boothbay
Eustis
Friendship
Isle au Haut
Jackman
Jonesport
Kineo and Mt. Kineo
Kokadajo
Lewiston
Littlejohn’s Island
Monhegan
Monticello

Moosehead
Mount Katahdin
New Harbor
Old Orchard
Orono
Orr’s Island
Owls HeadPemaquid
Portland
Prouts Neck
Rangeley
Rockland
Rockport
Round Pond
Searsport and Fort Point
South Bristol
South Hope
Southwest Harbor
Stonington
Thomaston
Togus
Waldoboro
Warren
Waterville
Weld
Winslow Mills
Wiscassett
Woodfords

Other postcards that will be up for auction – many black and white and older tints, as well as modern views

Boston, other Mass.towns, New Eng. (incld. New Hampshire, Conn. RI, Vt.)
New York state incld. Niagara Falls, New York World’s Fair - ‘30’s and ‘60’s

California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois
Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
Virginia, Washington DC, Washington state, Wyoming
Bahamas, Bermuda, Europe, Puerto Rico, Virgin Island

SOS Auction – April 21 at 6 PM – Brooder House

The People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) of Union will hold a 6 PM auction on Saturday April 21 at the Brooder House on Route 17 in Union.
Auction chairperson, Dan Day, reports, “Our 1902 steeple is in need of repair and painting. We have been advised to have the work done before there is a bigger problem. We are asking area businesses and residents to assist by providing items for the S.O.S. Auction – Save Our Steeple.” Dan continues with suggested donations, which include gift certificates of all kinds, new items, old wooden furniture, dishes, kitchen items, collectible toys, signs, paintings, books and vintage clothing.

Thanks goes to the area businesses that have already made donations for the auction: Antique Treasures, Shelley’s Flowers, Party Fundamentals, Northern Kingdom Music, Ingraham’s, Smile Concepts, Lookin’ Good Beauty Salon, The Golden Hand, Midcoast Recreation Center, Danica Design Candles, State of Maine Cheese, Moody's Diner, Coastal Cobbler of Waldoboro, 17-90 Lighting, Shepard Motors, ABCDef Bookstore, Blue Harbor House B&B, Spirit & Art Gallery East, Reny’s, Camden House of Pizza, Domino's, Rankins Hardware, Zaddik’s, Camden Glass, Kindred Spirit Gallery, The Bagel Café, Camden Jewelry, Unique One, Cedar Crest Restaurant, Earth Bound of Camden, Five Star Vacuum Shop, Rockport Blueprint, Critter Outfitter, Union Agway, Come Spring Café, Common Market, Cricket, Union Farm Equipment, Hammond Tractor, Humblewood, Winter Wind Florist, 4 Corner Variety, Mic Mac Market, Crowning Touch Embroidery, Linscott’s, Big Blue Country Shop, Riverhouse Hotel, Rite Aid, Maine Coast Photos, Shep’s Imports, Sherman’s Books, Amatos, Shaws, Planet, Puffin Nest, Andrus Flowers, and The Black Bull.

The auction preview will be from 4 to 6 PM on April 21 and the first gavel will go down at 6 PM. Refreshments and light supper items will be for sale at the auction.

To make a donation to help repair the steeple, fill out the sign-up slip found elsewhere in this newsletter or you may call one of the committee members: Dan and Connie Day 785-2293, Betty Nims 785-4623, Suzy Shaub 785-6092, John Jensen 785-4453 and Myrna Soule 785-4117.

PUMC & SUMC
Holy Week Services

The People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) of Union and Searsmont United Methodist Church (SUMC) announce their services for Holy Week. The services will be led by Michelle Grube, pastor at both of these area churches. The PUMC is located on Depot Street, just off the Common in Union and SUMC is on Rt. 131 in Searsmont.

April 1 - Palm Sunday service at SUMC at 9:00 AM and at PUMC at 10:30 AM. The service will include the passing of traditional palms. At PUMC, the choir will present “Come, Let Us Worship the King” by Crane and Nolan.”

April 5 – Maundy Thursday service at PUMC at 7 PM. This is a joint service for Searsmont United Methodist Church and PUMC and open to all. Celebrate Jesus’ Last Supper as he did with his disciples in this Communion. The choir will sing “Where are the Angels?” by Schram
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April 6 – A joint Good Friday service for SUMC and PUMC and open to all, will be held at the Searsmont church at 7 PM.

April 8 – Community Easter Sunrise Service at 6 AM at the Union Masonic Hall. The service will be held outside, weather permitting, lead by Pastor Michelle Grube. If the weather is bad, the service will be held inside the Mason's building. The Union Masonic Lodge is located on Sennebec Road about a mile north off Route #17.

April 8 – Easter Sunday service at SUMC at 9:00 AM and at PUMC at 10:30 AM. Featured in the PUMC service will be the choir’s presentation of “Where You There” by Lau and “Easter Celebration” by Besig and Price. (Thanks goes to the Rockland Congregational Church for the use of this piece of music, since much of the Lenten and Easter music was lost in the flooding of the PUMC choir room in March.) Worshipers are invited to bring cut flowers to adorn the Blooming Cross at PUMC.

Beef Stew T0-G0 at PUMC

People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) of Union will offer Beef Stew take-out dinners to floks in the area. The menu will be a-la-cart with all home-made items: hearty beef stew available in pints for $5 and quarts for $10, two yeast rolls packaged for $1 and apple crisp for $2.50 each serving. To place an order, call Jan Wentworth at 785-4687, by noon on Wed. Feb. 14. Pick up will be from 4 to 7 PM on Fri. Feb. 16, in the kitchen on the lower level of the church, which is located on Depot Street, just off the Common in Union. Monies raised will be given to the Mission Shares of the church.

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Service at PUMC

Michelle Grube, pastor of Union’s People’s United Methodist and Searsmont United Methodist Churches, will conduct an Ash Wednesday Service on February 21 at 7 PM at the PUMC, which is located on Depot Street, just off the Common, in Union. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is a period of 40 days set aside by Christians for their spiritual preparation for Easter. Pastor Grube shares these thoughts for Lent: “fast from criticism and feast on praise; fast from self-pity and feast on joy; fast from resentment and feast on contentment; fast from selfishness and feast on service; fast from fear and feast on faith.” For more information or to speak with the pastor, please call 785-4114.

Lenten Study “Why Did Jesus Die?”

The People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) of Union will host a six week Sunday evening Lenten study series entitled “Why Did Jesus Die?” written by Robert Kleinke. Each week, beginning Sunday, February 25, there will be a light supper at 5:00 PM in the vestry on the lower level of the church followed at 5:30 by a session of the thought provoking study series, in which a grand jury investigates the trial and execution of Jesus. Families are invited and there will be children’s activities during the study sessions. The series will continue on March 4, 11, 18, 25 and will be completed on April 1; the public is invited to attend one or more sessions of the Lenten study series. The PUMC is located on Depot Street (State Route #235), just off the Common, in Union. For more information or to speak with the pastor, Michelle Grube, please call 785-4114.

PUMC Moves Service Downstairs to Save on Energy

The People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) of Union will again move its winter worship services to the vestry on the lower floor of the church. “The 10:30 Sunday morning services were held in this room last year,” reports Worship Committee chairperson Connie Day; “there were some doubts about the move, but services continued to be well attended and the experiment was deemed successful and worth repeating during the coldest months of the year in order to save on fuel consumption. After the services it takes only a few minutes to move and stack the chairs, so that informal conversation can continue at the coffee hour, where "Free Trade Coffee" is served to promote fair wages to the growers."

The PUMC is located on Depot Street, just off the Common in Union. A nursery attendant is available during the regular Sunday 10:30 worship time and Sunday School classes are held in the classrooms following the “Children’s Message.” Adult Bible Study classes are held on Thursday evenings in homes. For more information or to speak with Pastor Michelle Grube, you may call 785-4114.