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Update from the Chebeague Island Historical Society

Fall Hours — Island Homes: Chebeague’s Domestic Architecture, Settlement to 1890, this year’s new exhibit, has already attracted more than 2000 visits. Guests have been amazed by the high- quality photographs of the island’s oldest houses, some of which no longer exist. The exhibit will be open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. through Columbus Day weekend. Many thanks to the volunteers who mounted this excellent exhibit and to our visitors, who have been so enthusiastic about it. It will remain as our exhibit in the summer of 2017. Museum Gift Shop — Half of the Museum’s annual revenues come from our gift shop sales. An array of t-shirts, books, island soap, mugs and glassware, and other treasures is still available. The gift shop is open whenever the Museum is open. Watch for Special Sale Days in November and December.

Volunteers Welcome — Are you interested in helping to run the museum or gift shop? Writing for a historical journal about an island you love? Taking care of one of Chebeague’s historic buildings? Or discussing the history of the island with our many visitors? Your help is always welcome. For more information, contact President Toby Webb at tobywebb@verizon.net . Summer Employment Opportunity — Depending upon the post-college plans of our 2016 summer managers, the Museum may need a paid manager for the summer of 2017. We will be looking for a college-aged intern with an interest in history; a friendly, welcoming personality; and the ability to operate independently for five days per week. Please pass this information along to any eligible candidate. Expressions of interest should be sent to Toby Webb.

Chebeague United Methodist Church News

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My God Is a Rock: Worship with the Psalms —J oin us on October 2 and 9 for a worship series all about the Psalms—the collection of songs and poetry in the Old Testament. Food Pantry — Many thanks to everyone who helped fill our shelves with our Vacation Bible School food drive. It was wonderful to see the boxes filled throughout the community! We accept donations year-round; be sure to think of us as you do your next grocery run or as you close up your home for the winter. If you have frozen items to donate, you may put them in the freezer in the Parish House. Growing with Hope Team Announced! — This year, CIUMC will be participating in Growing with Hope, a program that will help our church vision around who we as a church are supposed to be and how we can best serve the needs of our island community. The team who will be attending this training consists of Melissa Yosua-Davis, Polly Wentworth, Donna Damon, Lola Armstrong, Elaine Clark, and Jackie Trask. Our first workshop was at the end of September, so stay tuned as we solicit feedback and share what we have learned! Annual Church Conference Sunday October 16 at 10 a.m. — Save the date for our annual meeting! All members, as well as those who are connected with the life of the church,

are encouraged to attend. We’ll review the past year, elect our committees, and begin to look toward the year to come. Sunday School to Start at the End of October! — We’re excited to be starting up a Sunday morning children’s ministry with a One Room Schoolhouse program with the Deep Blue Kids Curriculum.We’ll be sending out a survey to help us figure out the best time for this exciting new opportunity. Keep on the lookout for more details about our children’s formation ministry, coming this fall! Spiritual Direction — Pastor Melissa is taking a two-year training program called Gateways to God, a program about spiritual direction and congregational formation. Spiritual direction is all about having conversations that help others notice and reflect on their spiritual life. As part of this program, Melissa has a practicum to complete and is offering spiritual direction conversations in a one-on-one or large-group setting. If you are interested in this opportunity, drop her a line at ml.yosuadavis@ gmail.com or give her a call at 846-4106. For an up-to-date calendar of events held at the Church and Parish House, please visit www.chebeagueumc.org/calendar.

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OCTOBER 2016 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR