Phillips

Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry

Address:	c/o Henderson Memorial Baptist Church Farmington, ME 04938
Phone:	(207) 778-2163 (Henderson Memorial)
E-mail:	hmbc@midmaine.com
E-mail:	splanting@mainewest.com
Contact:	Rev. Susan Crane or Rev. Scott Planting

Services:	A cooperative effort of area churches, the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry supports many initiatives in Franklin County. Most notably, the churches of Franklin County cooperate to provide emergency fuel assistance to families in need by pooling resources to supplement help available through Western Maine Community Action’s LIHEAP (Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program) and ECIP (Energy Crisis Intervention Program). The Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund is an outreach ministry of the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry (FAEM), designed to provide emergency fuel assistance to any needy family in Franklin County. Individual churches may or may not offer assistance from their own funds. The pastors of cooperating churches refer families in need to Tania Gage at Western Maine Community Action for assistance. Households are encouraged to apply for LIHEAP every year as soon as possible; once qualified, emergency assistance is easier to access. Recipients must be residents of Franklin County. In the event of a fuel emergency, call Tania Gage at 645-3764, Extension 5523, Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30 (no holidays). Tania will first apply any federal funds available either under LIHEAP or ECIP. When no federal funds are available, the Ecumenical Heating Fund will cover the cost of delivering 100 gallons of fuel. In the case of families who do not qualify for LIHEAP, but cannot afford fuel, Tania will conduct an interview and may authorize the use of the Ecumenical Heating Fund. Families are encouraged to call during office hours only, since emergency deliveries of fuel on nights and weekends require a special delivery charge. The Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund is dependent upon donations from churches and individuals. Donations may be sent to: Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund, c/o HMBC, P.O. Box 147, Farmington, ME 04938 For more information, contact: Rev. Susan Crane (778-2163-church, or 897-9466-home) FAEM Coord. for the Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund

Lighthouse Baptist

Address:	8 Sawyer Street Phillips, ME 04966
Location:	Toothaker Pond Rd. Phillips
Phone:	(207) 639-3237
E-mail:	bekaric@adelphia.net
Contact:	Pastor David Ricker

Services:	Paster David Ricker can be contacted at his home 32 Dodge Road, Phillips, Me. 04966 (207) 639-2122. Sunday school is held 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning service is at 11 a.m., evening service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Pathfinders meet from 6 to 8 p.m.

Reeds Mill Church

Address:	RR1 Box 855 (Reeds Mill Road in Madrid) Phillips, ME 04966
Phone:	(207) 639-2713
E-mail:	grobie@tds.net
Contact:	Ginni Robie

Clients:	All welcome.
Services:	Reeds Mill Church in Madrid is a nondenominational Christian church. Built in 1892, it remains today essentially as it was then; a one room church with no electricity or water, heated by a wood stove as needed and lit with the glow of original kerosene lamps. Nestled in a wooded area just off Reeds Mill Rd, the hymn “Come to the Church in Wildwood” aptly reflects the feel of the church. Services are held Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM in July and August. The last Sunday in August celebrates Old Home Sunday, with potluck at noon and the service at 1:00. Because Reeds Mill Church is not affiliated with a conference there is no one pastor. The message is brought to the congregation by a different speaker each week, often times a minister from a local church who has served his own congregation that morning. In addition to Sunday services, there are two Hymn Sings scheduled; the first is the second Sunday in July and the second, the second Sunday in September, both at 7:00 PM. It is recommended a flashlight accompany you. There is a 10:00 AM service Thanksgiving morning as well as a Candlelight Service the Sunday before Christmas at 3:00 in the afternoon followed by an Open House at a nearby home. With seating for approximately 100 people, Reeds Mill Church is the perfect place for a country wedding. Call for more information.

Shared Ministry

Address:	PO Box 273 Phillips, ME 04966
Location:	Main St Phillips
Phone:	(207) 491-5353 or Pat Matulaitis 639-3786
Contact:	Rev. Susan Burgess

Services:	Sunday services are at l0 a.m., choir is Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.

Temple Shalom Tsafon

Address:	Serving Greater Franklin County
Phone:	(207)786-4201
E-mail:	temple6359@aol.com
Website:	http://www.templeshalomauburn.org
Contact:	Rabbi Hillel Katzir

Clients:	JUDAISM
Services:	Temple Shalom Tsafon is a group dedicated to inclusive Jewish learning and worship at all levels. It is a satellite program of Temple Shalom Synagogue Center in Auburn that serves the greater Franklin County region.

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