Faith

2 months ago

Long-time church pianist retires

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On January 12 Bethany Baptist Church honored Lana Avery following her retirement from music ministry at the church.  She served as pianist for more than 30 years. Pastor James Ackerson added, “Lana has been an important part of the worship experience here at Bethany through her faithful attendance and musical talent […]

8 months ago

Ecumenical service for care of creation

HOULTON, Maine — More than 40 people attended an ecumenical service celebrating the beginning of the “Season of Creation” at the amphitheater in Monument Park in Houlton on August 30. At the service, hosted by the Church of the Good Shepherd, people from several local congregations representing four denominations shared in reading scripture, song and […]

8 months ago

Houlton pastors leaving after more than three decades

As Melanie Burns, the worship pastor and Randall Burns, the lead pastor, prepare to leave Military Street Baptist Church on the Hill later this month, it’s hard to say “good-bye” to a church family they love.