Tuesday, August 10, 2010
New Venture
Greetings from Eaton Mem. UMC in Livermore, Falls, Me. I am serving this church 1/4 time and UMEM 3/4 time now. We have a mission team from N. Kingstown, RI UMC at the church this week. They are working on the garage, church side entrance, parsonage porch, upstairs bedroom and various other small projects. 14 of us staying in the parsonage this week! 1 shower!!! Church folks have been coming by to visit and bring goodies. The team is so happy and doing great work. God is good all the time! All the time, God is good!!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Annual Conference
Greetings!
We are getting ready for conference and it sure is busy. We will be building handicap ramp modules at conference. Stop by and pound a few nails or saw some boards.
You will also have an opportunity to donate a board or two or three to this project. Both UMEM and Mechuwana are represented at this display that will be outside.
We also will be demonstrating how to make draft dodgers for your doors and windows. Residents who participated in UMEM's Warming Center this winter got to make these as well as rice bags for hot packs or cold packs. These are both practical, made out of materials that you might have on hand and low cost if you have to buy some materials. Come see how you can cut your heating cost next winter.
See you at Gordon College on Wednesday!
Blessings,
Kay
We are getting ready for conference and it sure is busy. We will be building handicap ramp modules at conference. Stop by and pound a few nails or saw some boards.
You will also have an opportunity to donate a board or two or three to this project. Both UMEM and Mechuwana are represented at this display that will be outside.
We also will be demonstrating how to make draft dodgers for your doors and windows. Residents who participated in UMEM's Warming Center this winter got to make these as well as rice bags for hot packs or cold packs. These are both practical, made out of materials that you might have on hand and low cost if you have to buy some materials. Come see how you can cut your heating cost next winter.
See you at Gordon College on Wednesday!
Blessings,
Kay
Friday, May 7, 2010
Financial update
Greetings,
Many thanks to those who responded to our plea for funds. We are still in a crisis, however, and we as asking that you spread the word in our behalf. We are continuing to battle disconnects and now are having to consider cutting staff hours even further --- back to 3 days/week for our fulltime staff. This will mean that we will also have to cut some services back as well. The need for our services is at an all time high so this will have an impact on the folks in our service area. As the school year ends,families will be looking to us for more food for their kids who will not be able to get free or reduced cost meals at school. Usually we are able to "bump" up on some items that we give out, but we may not be able to do that and we may have to cut hours the food cupboard is open which will make a further hardship for families in need of food.
Please keep this ministry in your prayers and search your heart and your checkbook to see if you can reach out in support of this vital mission.
Blessings,
Kay
Many thanks to those who responded to our plea for funds. We are still in a crisis, however, and we as asking that you spread the word in our behalf. We are continuing to battle disconnects and now are having to consider cutting staff hours even further --- back to 3 days/week for our fulltime staff. This will mean that we will also have to cut some services back as well. The need for our services is at an all time high so this will have an impact on the folks in our service area. As the school year ends,families will be looking to us for more food for their kids who will not be able to get free or reduced cost meals at school. Usually we are able to "bump" up on some items that we give out, but we may not be able to do that and we may have to cut hours the food cupboard is open which will make a further hardship for families in need of food.
Please keep this ministry in your prayers and search your heart and your checkbook to see if you can reach out in support of this vital mission.
Blessings,
Kay
Friday, April 16, 2010
Financial Crisis
Greetings,
As the title hints, UMEM is in a financial crisis. Late winter and spring are usually a difficult time financially for UMEM, but with the global issues of earthquakes, volcano eruptions, etc. donations this year have nearly dried up. We depend on our supporters to help up maintain this vital ministry that has been working with the people of western Maine for more than 40 years.
I have sent out emergency emails to some of our supporters. Others will be contacted by mail or phone to let them know about our situation. Please pray for us and do whatever you can to assist this United Methodist mission.
Full-time staff have cut their hours --- some to 32 hrs, some to 24hrs and some to half time. Part-time staff have been cut back or are not working at this time. Bills for heat, lights, phone, etc. are 60 days overdue and we had a disconnect this week from Central Maine Power that we paid so that we can keep offering services to the community.
I do not like to give out bad news, but the reality of our situation is dire and we need your help. Please consider how you can assist us in continuing this important ministry of the United Methodist Church.
Blessings,
Kay
As the title hints, UMEM is in a financial crisis. Late winter and spring are usually a difficult time financially for UMEM, but with the global issues of earthquakes, volcano eruptions, etc. donations this year have nearly dried up. We depend on our supporters to help up maintain this vital ministry that has been working with the people of western Maine for more than 40 years.
I have sent out emergency emails to some of our supporters. Others will be contacted by mail or phone to let them know about our situation. Please pray for us and do whatever you can to assist this United Methodist mission.
Full-time staff have cut their hours --- some to 32 hrs, some to 24hrs and some to half time. Part-time staff have been cut back or are not working at this time. Bills for heat, lights, phone, etc. are 60 days overdue and we had a disconnect this week from Central Maine Power that we paid so that we can keep offering services to the community.
I do not like to give out bad news, but the reality of our situation is dire and we need your help. Please consider how you can assist us in continuing this important ministry of the United Methodist Church.
Blessings,
Kay
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Celebrate!
I just realized that we got through the winter without frozen water at UMEM in Salem. This has been an ongoing issue each winter for the past several years. We can celebrate that the relatively mild winter was kind to us and let us have water and working bathrooms all winter. I know that the Salem staff are glad that they do not have to lug water to work every day.
So, we celebrate the seemingly minor things even as we celebrate God's greatest gift to us, his Son, a loving sacrifice for us. On this Maundy Thursday we hear the story of Jesus in the garden and the events leading up to the crucifixion. On this glorious Easter morning, remember to celebrate. "Christ the Lord is risen today!"
So, we celebrate the seemingly minor things even as we celebrate God's greatest gift to us, his Son, a loving sacrifice for us. On this Maundy Thursday we hear the story of Jesus in the garden and the events leading up to the crucifixion. On this glorious Easter morning, remember to celebrate. "Christ the Lord is risen today!"
FROST HEAVES
Cleaning my office is not a favorite thing, but today I found an old copy of Moose Musing, our old newsletter. The piece on frost heaves seems especially appropriate for now, so I will "reprint" it for you.
2001 - "As I was driving on Rt. 27 between Augusta and Farmington last week, my van was attacked by several frost heaves. It is my belief that ravenous frost heaves come out of hibernation each spring and prey on unsuspecting drivers and their hapless vehicles. Luckily no lasting damage was done, but the shake up did get me to thinking....
Driving over frost heaves is a lot like living in this area. We all know what happens when our car hits a frost heave; sometimes we are air-borne, but at the very least we are shaken up. When we hit a frost heave in our life --- a lay off, an illness, a car repair, the furnace quits, or some other unexpected calamity --- we are thrown off balance and have a hard time gaining control again.
It is that lack of control that is so frightening. When our car hits a frost heave, we clench the wheel and fight for control. When our life hits a frost heave, we cannot always find a way to regain control. We feel as if we are careening from crisis to crisis --- totally out of control.
For more than thirty years(forty now) the United Methodist Economic Ministry has been assisting people to regain control of their lives. When the frost heaves of life strike, the UMEM reaches out to help. Fire victims, domestic abuse victims, unemployed, handicapped, elderly and children all know that at UMEM we will listen and that we care. They know that we will help them regain control of their lives.
None of this would be possible without the support of caring individuals, congregations and mission groups. "
Frost heaves are still with us --- are you still with us? We need your support to continue our mission. Send us your donation: UMEM 1458 Salem Rd, Salem Twnship, ME. 04983
Blessings, Kay Webb, Executive Director
2001 - "As I was driving on Rt. 27 between Augusta and Farmington last week, my van was attacked by several frost heaves. It is my belief that ravenous frost heaves come out of hibernation each spring and prey on unsuspecting drivers and their hapless vehicles. Luckily no lasting damage was done, but the shake up did get me to thinking....
Driving over frost heaves is a lot like living in this area. We all know what happens when our car hits a frost heave; sometimes we are air-borne, but at the very least we are shaken up. When we hit a frost heave in our life --- a lay off, an illness, a car repair, the furnace quits, or some other unexpected calamity --- we are thrown off balance and have a hard time gaining control again.
It is that lack of control that is so frightening. When our car hits a frost heave, we clench the wheel and fight for control. When our life hits a frost heave, we cannot always find a way to regain control. We feel as if we are careening from crisis to crisis --- totally out of control.
For more than thirty years(forty now) the United Methodist Economic Ministry has been assisting people to regain control of their lives. When the frost heaves of life strike, the UMEM reaches out to help. Fire victims, domestic abuse victims, unemployed, handicapped, elderly and children all know that at UMEM we will listen and that we care. They know that we will help them regain control of their lives.
None of this would be possible without the support of caring individuals, congregations and mission groups. "
Frost heaves are still with us --- are you still with us? We need your support to continue our mission. Send us your donation: UMEM 1458 Salem Rd, Salem Twnship, ME. 04983
Blessings, Kay Webb, Executive Director
Friday, March 12, 2010
March 12,2010
Hi again,
Our financial report today is a little scary. We have several outstanding bills and just under $500 in the checking account. We have been is worse shape and have gotten through, but I have to wonder if this reflects the earthquake relief work. Up until this point, our donations have been pretty steady, but they have recently dropped off. Please keep our mission in your prayers and if you have not contributed to UMEM lately, please consider doing it now. Spring is often a time when donations drop off, but it is a time when we need to gear up our summer program and of course that takes money.
The Union, Me. church is visiting UMEM in Salem tomorrow and will lend a few hands with work on site. We are excited because they will be able to use our newly renovated community room. We are anxious to have their comments on our winter's work in there.
I am going to Hampden, Me. tomorrow to do a UMEM presentation to the Greater Bangor UM Churches Cluster. I am looking forward to seeing old friends in Northern Dist. and to meeting new folks. The other presenter is Sister Lucy of h.o.m.e., Inc. I was their business manager for two years back in 78-80. Wow, that was a looong time ago. Wonder if Sister Lucy will remember me!
Till later,
Kay
Our financial report today is a little scary. We have several outstanding bills and just under $500 in the checking account. We have been is worse shape and have gotten through, but I have to wonder if this reflects the earthquake relief work. Up until this point, our donations have been pretty steady, but they have recently dropped off. Please keep our mission in your prayers and if you have not contributed to UMEM lately, please consider doing it now. Spring is often a time when donations drop off, but it is a time when we need to gear up our summer program and of course that takes money.
The Union, Me. church is visiting UMEM in Salem tomorrow and will lend a few hands with work on site. We are excited because they will be able to use our newly renovated community room. We are anxious to have their comments on our winter's work in there.
I am going to Hampden, Me. tomorrow to do a UMEM presentation to the Greater Bangor UM Churches Cluster. I am looking forward to seeing old friends in Northern Dist. and to meeting new folks. The other presenter is Sister Lucy of h.o.m.e., Inc. I was their business manager for two years back in 78-80. Wow, that was a looong time ago. Wonder if Sister Lucy will remember me!
Till later,
Kay
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