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 The deadline for the July newsletter is Monday, June 19, 2023. 
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  Weekly Services 
   
We are holding in-person worship in our sanctuary on Sundays.  Masks are optional but are recommended f. You are also welcome to  join us each Sunday online by logging into this website and clicking on the  F  underneath the What We Believe box. .

 Studies & Weekly Devotions
       Pastor Steve Smith leads a fellowship and study time  on THURSDAY evenings from 7-8 on Zoom.  New studies are ongoing.  If you would like to join this group please let the office know so we can get you on our Zoom invitation list. 

        A Bible / book study group meets on Tuesdays at 1 pm in the church family room.  This group does ongoing studies throughout the year.  We welcome you to join us. 
        There is also a study group that meets at 8:30 on Sunday mornings via Zoom.  Let us know if you would like to participate so we can get a Zoom invite to you! 
 
ALL CHURCH YARD SALE
Our annual yard sale under the big tent will be held June 23-24.  There are lots of areas to browse as there is something for everyone.  Breakfast, lunch and bake sale items are also available. The sale opens at 8 each morning.  Come fill up your trunk with goodies! 

                              CHURCH SCHOOL                                   (Christian Ed for Children & Youth)
      Children's Sunday will be June 4 with a Church school family picnic to follow worship.  
          
 United Women in Faith  
The United Women in Faith  will meet on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 at the church.   There will be a brief program, a planning session for the fall and then we will enjoy lunch together.  Please bring a salad or dessert to share.  Sandwiches and beverages will be provided.  
Piburn Circle 
This branch of UWF meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1 pm September through May.  Their next meeting will be September 21.  

TAKE OUT BEAN SUPPER 
Saturday, June 17 from 4-6. Drive up the front driveway and order your beans, salads, bread and PIE!  It's yummy!! 

Church Library 
  There is lots of room to browse the great selection of books in our library.  We have books on faith-building  on our United Women in Faith bookshelf, and we have new and featured books available on our regular shelves on a wide variety of topics. We also have selections for children and youth. We also have large print items including The Upper Room.  A magnifier is also available for check out.  

 Community Meal 
           Our Community meal is providing a free hot meal each Thursday from 4-6 pm.  Drive up and have a delicious meal delivered to your car.  The meal is also providing hot meals to the homeless in some of the tent cities here in Bangor as well as to the warming center at the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter each week. 
                        
             FOOD CUPBOARD NEEDS FOR  THIS  MONTH           Any non-perishable food and toiletry  donations are welcome! 
    Items for the Ecumenical Food Cupboard can be dropped off at the church on Thursdays between 10 and 1:00 and will be delivered to the Food Cupboard.  There are also envelopes on the narthex shopping cart for donations. 
                                                                                   
Our church office is open  Monday from 7:30-10:30, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30-12 and Thursday 7:30-10:30.  If you have a need when the office is not open, please leave a message on the church answering machine 945-9567,send an email to bangorfirstumc@gmail.com or in case of emergency contact Pastor Steve directly at 866-2144. 

  Please take care and stay well! 
           God is always with you in every circumstance.                                 Our prayers are with you always!                                                 
           Upcoming Meetings and Events

                             COMMUNITY MEAL

                                    THURSDAYS, 4-6
Drive up the front drive and have a free delicious, nutritious take out meal delivered to your car! 
                           
 MEETINGS/EVENTS
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  • AARP / CSFP Food Distribution  June 15 at 3 pm
  • Weekly  Bible Study  Tuesdays at 1:00 here in the church Family room  
  • Fellowship and Study time Thursday evenings from 7-8 via Zoom 
  • Take out Community meal Thursdays from 4-6 drive up and pick up your free delicious meal
  • Take out Bean Supper   June 17, 2023, and May 20th both from 4-6 pm
  • Weekly devotions via Email:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Piburn Circle   Next meting May 18 at 1:00 at the church 
  • United Women in Faith:   June 10; 10:30 am bring a dessert or salad to share.  
  • Intentional Discipleship:   TBA 
  • Keenagers:  TBA  
  • Evangelism Committee:   June 6
  • SPRC:   TBA at 5:30 via Zoom   
  • Worship Committee:   TBA
  • Missions Committee:   TBA  
  • Ad Council:   June 27 at 7:00 via Zoom ​
  • My Friend's Place:  Mondays & Friday, 10-2 
  • My Friend's Place Board: TBA
  • Memory Joggers:   Wednesday, 10-2        
  • Toymakers:  Call church office for contact information 
  • Delta Kappa Gamma:  September 11 at 4:30
  • Brownie Troop   Mondays at 6 pm, Sept.-June   
  • Alcoholics Anonymous:   Saturdays at 11 ​


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