The Chaplain’s View – June 2024

Christine Hebert, MSG Chaplain
(207) 743-5277

The Eight Beatitudes
  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  2. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land.
  3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
  4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice; for they shall be filled.
  5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
  6. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God.
  7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
  8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for the sake of justice; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

Good Will Publishers Inc. Copyright 1961

The beatitudes, how many of us truly understand these?  We all have different understandings.

This is one of my understandings: As God’s children, I would like to think that we walk in love serving others, by feeding the hungry, helping the fatherless and widows, clothing people in need, and listening as God does to his children.

Grange Heirloom — June 2024

Grange Heirlooms are snippets from the lessons of the Grange as taught in the Rituals and Declaration of Purposes.

Use the icons below to share this Grange Heirloom on social media and help others understand what the Grange stands for! If this heirloom has a particular meaning for you, click the “leave a comment” link at the left and share your comment with us!

For additional information and resources regarding the Heirloom Program, visit the Heirloom Resource Page on the Maine State Grange Website.

Community Service/FHH – June 2024

By Brenda Dyer, MSG Community Service/FHH Director
(207) 608-9193

There has been some confusion and questions regarding our “Coups for Troops” Program. Some of this is because the official program was discontinued some time ago and we are now involved in the “TroopOns” program. We just haven’t changed the name until now!

Troopons is a program in which the Grange participates to help the military and their families.

  • Coupons must be manufacturer coupons only.
  • Coupons that have expired up to six months ago can still be used. 
  • There are four categories: food, non-food, baby and pets.

Group coupons in baggies and label on the outside of baggie:

  • Expired or unexpired
  • Category: food, non-food, baby, or pets
  • Number of coupons in the baggie
  • Dollar amount of coupons in the baggie
  • Please include an email address so troops/family can email thank you.

Send to Community Service Committee:
Brenda Dyer, Director
9 Marial Avenue
Biddeford, ME  04005

The Community Service Committee verifies and documents the baggies, then forwards them to Troopons. Troopons distributes the coupons to commissaries.

Learn more about Troopons here!

PLEASE Keep track of community service hours for each member and non-member involved in each project.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

June is election of officers. Remember, “The office seeks the man and not the man the office.”

Survey – Ag Trades Show

MSG Communications Department

The organizers of the Maine Agricultural Trades Show are looking for input on what you want to see:

  • Why do you attend the show? 
  • What types of business services do you seek?
  • What makes an ideal conference session topic or presentation style? 
  • What is on your wish list for BPC re-certification credit topics?
  • Suggested topics for daily networking and listening sessions

Click here to complete the survey!

View from the Hill – May 2024

This monthly newsletter written by Burton Eller, National Grange Legislative Director, covers “what’s happening” in Washington on various topics of interest to Grangers.

View Updates

Note this is the final issue of “View from the Hill.” The content will become part of Grange Today! The first issue will be released June 14, 2024.

Valley Grange Community Celebration

Congratulations to the Piscataquis County Dispatch Team and Valley Grange 2024 Community Citizens Kaylee Aucoin, Magen Bishop, Jon Buckingham, Jaeme Duggan, Gabrielle Huettner, Megan Leavitt, Alicia London, Joshua Michaud, Ashley Monahan, Nathan Richards, Jessica Trewmyn, and Team Leader Eric Berce.

Photos by Janice Boomsma

See the full coverage in the Piscataquis Observer, written by Stuart Hedstrom
Visit the Valley Grange Website

June Events Around the State

  • June 2, 2024, MSG Outdoor Yard Sale at Manchester Grange, 9 am until 2 pm. FMI see this post.
  • June 2, 2024, The Spring Faire will be a lovely craft, art, and spring-themed fair and makers market from 10 am – 3 pm at East Madison Grange Hall. Refreshments available for purchase. Free and open to the public. FMI or to apply as a vendor: hideandgopeep@gmail.com or message 207-716-6441.
  • June 3, 2024, Ag Scholarship Recipients will be notified.
  • June 4, 2024, Piscataquis Pomona Meeting at Wayside Grange Hall. Contact Bill Bemis FMI.
  • June 7, 2024 Community Potluck Supper at Trenton Grange, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 1134 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. For more information, see this post or visit the Trenton Grange Website.
  • June 8, 2024, St George Grange Community Supper at 5 pm. Adults $10, Children $5, under 10 free. For more information see this post.
  • June 8-9, 2024, Community Bazaar (crafts, farmers’ market, yard sale…) at Trenton Grange from 9 am until 2 pm both days. For more information, see this post or visit the Trenton Grange Website.
  • June 14, 2024, Deadline for the MSG Bulletin
  • June 21-23, 2024, Northeast Lecturer’s Conference in Norwich, CT. FMI Contact MSG Lecturer Missy Baldwin.
  • June 22, 2024, Junior Grange Meeting at Lincolnville Grange. Contact Director Betty Young for more information.
  • June 29, 2024, MSG 150th Anniversary Celebration, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at headquarters. FMI see this post or contact Master Sherry.