Lenten services scheduled

    The schedule of remaining Ecumenical Lenten Services and Topics is as follows:
    • Wednesday, March 23 — First Congregational Church, 45 High St., Houlton, will present “Seeking the Advance of the Gospel of the Kingdom,” with the Rev. Tim Stohlberg.
    • Wednesday, March 30 — Houlton United Methodist Church, 28B School St., will present “Seeking the Righteousness of the Kingdom,” with the Rev. Leslie Nesin.
    • Wednesday, April 6 — Houlton Wesleyan Church, 18 Kelleran St., Houlton, will present “Seeking the Joy of the Kingdom,” with youth groups and leaders.
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LENTEN SERVICE — Churches in the area are in the midst of the Lenten season. The Rev. Paul Hovda, left, and Deacon Al Burleigh conducted the first community Lenten Service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 16. The next service takes place Wednesday, March 23 at the First Congregational Church on 45 High St. at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Tim Stohlberg preaching. A time of food and fellowship will follow. For more information, call Dale Holden at 532-7165.
    • Wednesday, April 13 — The Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, 116 Main St., will present “Seeking the Visitation of Christ,” with the Rev. Al Burleigh.
    For Good Friday and Easter, the following special services will be offered:
    • Friday, April 22 — Good Friday service, noon, Houlton Salvation Army, 12 Court St.
    • Sunday, April 24 — Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Porch.
    • Sunday, April 24 — Easter Breakfast, First Congregational Church.
    For more information on any of these events, contact Holden at 532-7165.