Week of Aug 16 to 22, 2009

Wow how did it get to be this late in August already?! Phillips Old Home Days are this weekend with the parade last Friday night. UMEM closed early so staff could have the team closing and they all could go to the parade and festivities in Phillips.

Crawford Memorial and Carter Memorial churches were with us this week and they were sure busy. We finally had some better weather so they did a roof in Coplin Plantation. We partnered on some of the work with Western Maine Community Action. Their contractor Anthony was great to work with.

The team did some painting on the Salem site --- the main building and the cottage. They sealed two porches in Kingfield that were constructed earlier this summer. They also painted some trim on another house in Kingfield. The elderly homeowner was so happy and such a joy to work with.

Part of the team worked on the Back to School program sorting school supplies and packing the backpacks, underwear, sneakers, etc. This group helps each year and we could not do this program without their hard work. Also MANY THANKS to all the churches and individuals who provided funds and items for this program. (Rev. Walter Brown delivered school supplies from the Bolster's Mills UMC to my van here in East Poland tonight.)

While the mission team was out working at their projects, the NOMADS were working at the Salem site. They made an insulated wall for closing off part of what was the furniture shop this winter. They also made a covering for the overhead door so we would be warmer this winter. They installed a new side entrance door that will help keep the cold wind out as well.

It has been a busy week and we look forward to Saratoga UMC who will arrive on Sunday. This is our last week-long group of the season, so we will be pushing to finish all projects. Stay tuned and see what God has in store for us this week.

Blessings,
Kay