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Hi, Friends,
As I write this "my" Mets are up 3 games to 0 over the Cubs in the National League Championship Series. They just need to win one more game
over the Cubs in order to go to the World Series. Under normal circumstanc
es, I would root for the Cubs, since it has been over 100 years since they have made it to the World Series. These are not normal circumstances though - they are playing "my" Mets.
While it would be exciting to see the Mets go all the way and win the World Series, this is not a matter of eternal significance. Sure, it would be fun, but in the great scheme of things, does it really matter?
Sometimes we (I) can lose focus and concentrate on things that are not of great importance. Allow me to challenge us, myself included, to focus on what DOES have eternal significance - making disciples of Jesus Christ. Friends, sharing the love of Christ does not have to cost money, so having few financial resources in your church does not prohibit you from making disciples of Jesus Christ.
What if I cheered as loud for Jesus as I do for the Mets? Do I want the Mets to win? Of course. More importantly, my prayer for us is that we would be so loving and filled with God's grace that we would "win" more and more people to Christ. May it be so!
Nancy
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PRAYERS & CONCERNS
Campbell & Kanona UMC's and Pastor Alan Jones
Canisteo UMC and Pastor Bev Welch Catlin UMC and Their Leadership
Caton UMC and Pastor Chad Sayers
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REGIONAL CHURCH CHARGE CONFERENCE
DATES & LOCATIONS ARE SET
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Go ahead and get started today on your Charge Conference Forms for 2015-2016! You will find the forms for 2015-2016 are now available on the UNY Conference website, Click here
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EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR
BATH: CENTENARY UMC-UMW RUMMAGE SALE &
WHEN: Friday &Saturday October 23 & 24, 2015
WHERE: 3 W. Washington St., Bath, NY 14810
TIME: Friday,
9 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9 am- noon
ODESSA-CATHARINE UMC HARVEST DINNER
WHEN:
Saturday October 24, 2015
WHERE: 305 Church St., Odessa, NY 14869
TIME: 5:00-7:00 pm
COST: Adults- $8.50 Children under 10-$4.50
MENU: Turkey, dressing, all the fixings, and homemade pies!
(Take-out Available at 4:30pm)
TYRONE UMC CRAFT/VENDOR SALE
WHEN:
Saturday October 24, 2015
WHERE: Tyrone Fire Hall, Rt. 226, Tyrone, NY 14887
TIME: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
BENEFITS:
The UMW Mission Fund
CATON UMC CHICKEN BBQ
WHEN: Saturday October 24, 2015
WHERE:
11186 Hendy Hollow Road
TIME: 4-6:30 pm
MENU:
BBQ Chicken, Salt Potatoes, Cabbage Salad, Green Beans, Rolls, Beverage & Dessert
COST:
$9.00 Adults $8.00 Seniors $5.00 Children
MITCHELLSVILLE UMC PASTA DINNER
WHEN:
Saturday October 24, 2015
WHERE:
8421 County Route 13, Bath, NY 14810
TIME:
4:00-6:00 pm
MENU:
Baked Ziti, Stuffed Shells, Mac-N-Cheese, Tossed Salad, Bread, Drinks, Hot & Cold, Assorted Desserts
COST:
Adults- $8.50 Children- $3.50 Kids 4 & under Free
PRESHO UMC ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER
WHEN: Saturday October 31, 2015
WHERE: 1727 Indian Hills Road, Painted Post, NY 14870
SERVING TIMES: 4 , 5 & 6 pm
MENU: Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, beverage & homemade pies
COST: $10.00 Adults $9.00 Seniors $5.00 Children 6-10 Under 5 Free
RATHBONE UMC TRUNK OR TREAT
WHEN:
Saturday, October 31, 2015
WHERE: 6703 County Rt. 21, Addison, NY 14801
TIME: 6:00 pm til candy is gone!
ANGELICA UMC ELECTION DAY DINNER
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
WHERE: 15 Park Circle, Angelica, NY 14709
TIME: 5:00 pm til
COST: Adults: $9 Children under 12: $5
MENU: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy, Dressing, Squash, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Pie
Take-outs available
HORSEHEADS UMC ELECTION DAY DINNER
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
WHEN:
Tuesday November 3, 2015
WHERE:
1034 Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845
TIME:
4-6 pm
COST:
Adults- $8.50 Children- $4.00
Take-out's available
RATHBONE UMC ELECTION DAY DINNER/BAKE SALE
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
WHERE: 6703 County Rt. 21, Addison, NY 14801
TIME: Serving Begins at 12 noon
MENU: Chicken & Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Coffee, Tea, Kool Aid.
Baked Goods for Sale also!!!
EVENTS:
Homemade Soups-To-Go
WHEN: Tuesday November 3rd, 3:30-5:30 pm
WHERE: 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903
(Corner of 12th St. & 13th St.'s)
COST: 20 oz. container - $5.00
CONTACT PERSON:
Joyce Wester 607-732-1484
GREENWOOD UMC SPAGHETTI DINNER
WHEN:
Saturday November 7, 2015
WHERE: 2729 Main St., NY RT. 248, Greenwood, NY 14839
AVOCA UMC PANCAKE BREAKFAST
WHEN:
Sunday November 8, 2015
WHERE:
8593 Jacob's Ladder Rd., Avoca, NY 14809
(Corner of Jacob's Ladder Rd. & State Rte. 415, one mile north of village of Avoca)
TIME:
8:00-10:00 am
MENU:
Buffet Serving: Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Applesauce, Juice, Coffee, Tea
COST:
Free Will Offering
BISHOPVILLE UMC BREAKFAST & BAZAAR
WHEN:
Saturday, November 14, 2015
WHERE:
8528 Bishopville Rd., Arkport, NY 14807
TIME:
7:15-9:15 am
Good food, good fellowship!
Come and join us!!!
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Districts Host Lay Servant Courses
Lay Servant Courses are opportunities for Christians to discover or deepen the ways that they may serve God through Lay Servant Ministries. A "basic" course is the foundation for Local and Certified District Lay Servant Ministries; an "advanced" course is taken by lay servants to fulfill the requirement of at least one advanced/refresher course every three years to maintain their status.
Upcoming courses include:
- Nov. 6-8 at the Asbury Camp & Retreat Center (Basic and Advanced)
- Nov. 13-15 at the Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center (Advanced)
Click here for full details on the above courses and to register.
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UNY Conference Trustees activate Revolving Loan Fund
The Upper New York Conference is pleased to announce the activation of the Revolving Loan Fund. Upper New York's predecessor conferences had loan funds to assist churches for certain expenditures, primarily associated with real property, such as major repairs and capital improvements. These funds are now available for lending to UNY churches with these capital needs, when alternative financing is unavailable.
Details
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BOUNDARY AWARENESS TRAINING for PASTORS
(This is not the same as Safe Sanctuary Training)
In our life together, we are called to maintain boundaries as a means of maintaining covenant with each other and with those whom we serve. Understanding these boundaries and strategies to maintain them is important to our ministry together.
Beginning in September 2015, the Upper New York Conference Board of Ordained Ministry is offering Boundary Awareness Training for all clergy under appointment. This training is mandatory. The trainings will be led by the Rev. Diane Wheatley, in partnership with the Capital Region
Theological Center. Rev. Wheatley is an ordained clergy member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Click here to register
Sessions will be held on the following dates and locations:
Oct. 27, 2015 Findley Camp & Retreat Center, Clymer
Oct. 28, 2015 Asbury Camp & Retreat Center, Silver Lake Class Full
Oct. 29, 2015 Canton United Methodist Church, Canton
Jan. 9, 2016 Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center, Moravia
You are welcome to register for any event, pending space availability. You need only attend one event. You may register online for any event through the Capital Region Theological Center at
Total fee for the course is $85, which will be due upon check-in at the training (checks are to be made out to UNYAC).You will have the option to request a mini-grant ($30) from your available continuing education funds from the Board of Ordained Ministry during the registration process or by contacting the Rev. Wayne Mort wayneamort@aol.com
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GENESEE VALLEY FALL LAY SERVANT TRAINING RETREAT
(Mountain View District has teamed up with Genesee Valley for this event)
WHEN:
November 6, 7, & 8, 2015
WHERE:
Camp Asbury
16 Lakeside Avenue
Silver Lake, NY 14549
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Registration Open for Conference Council of Youth Ministry's Do Something: Disciple's Edition
Mark your calendars for Fall Gathering West Nov. 20-21 at the Aldersgate UMC in Rochester.
Registration is open for the 2015 Conference Council on Youth Ministry Fall Gatherings. This year's theme is Do Something: Disciple's Edition. Fall Gathering East is Nov. 13-14 at the Schenectady First UMC; Fall Gathering West is Nov. 20-21 at the Aldersgate UMC in Rochester.
The cost for the event is $40 per person. This cost provides not just floor space for sleeping, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday, but also fantastic workshops, speakers, worship with live bands, time for fun and fellowship, and praise of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ!
The specifics for each event are still being finalized, but you can be sure that all the CCYM teams will have great things to help us all encounter God and put into practice: Do Something: Disciple's Edition.
Masters of ceremony for Fall Gathering West in Rochester will be Katie Allen and Elgin Scalzi.
Registration for the fall gatherings is now open.
For more information about the events,
click here
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Save the date: 2016 UNY New Faith Communities event
The Rev. Paul Nixon - author, ministry strategist, and planting coach - will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Upper New York New Faith Communities event April 8-9 at the Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center in Moravia. The theme of the event is "Now What?: Finding Resiliency in Your New Faith Community After the Vision," and the registration fee is $100, which includes meals and lodging; the cost is $30 for commuters. More details and registration will be coming soon
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Next issue of Bridge the now available
The October Vol. 2 issue of the Bridge is now available for download. It is available in both color and black & white formats. Click here to select the version you prefer and make copies as necessary. In this issue of the Bridge, get details about the ministry to fill shoe boxes for the Red Bird Mission, learn about the thousands of resources available at the Conference Media Resource Center, and find a link to a video about the Awads and their missionary service in Israel/Palestine.
As a bi-monthly publication, the Bridge can be used this Sunday or next, whichever is most useful to the local church. The Bridge is a communications tool designed for local churches to stay connected to each other and to the ministries taking place around the Upper New York Conference and The United Methodist Church. The newest volume will be listed at the top of the webpage, with older volumes below. The Bridge is designed to be handed out in worship, as a church bulletin insert, or as a standalone item. If you have questions or are unable to make copies, please contact Communications@unyumc.org.
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NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVALS in New York 2015
November 11 Canandaigua Treaty Celebration
Noon till 9pm Court house lawn Canandaigua and Elementary School Commemorates the 200+ years of the treaty (parade, food, vendors, educational presentations, social)
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Support Africa 360
Laurel O'Connor
Field Coordinator, Africa 360
Upper New York Conference
315-424-7878 ext. 327
Africa 360: Health and Education for Generations
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African Proverb
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| Looking for free ways to market your church?
RETHINK CHURCH is offering each United Methodist Church 100 FREE door hangers to help you reach out to your neighborhood. We will customize, print, and ship them directly to you, ready to be distributed in your community. There are four different design options to use any time of the year with a "Church Can Happen Anywhere" message. You can get 100 free door hangers of your choice while supplies last! Offer ends December 1.
For more information: Click here
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Mountain View District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. Nancy Adams
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District Superintendent
Patti Gridley,
Administrative Assistant
65 East First St., Corning, NY 14830
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Upper New York Annual Conference Contact Information
Upper New York Conference
of The United Methodist Church
324 University Ave., 3rd Floor
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 424-7878
Toll-Free (855) 424-7878
Fax (315) 478-4869
The Resource Center Links
Resource Center Newsletter for October:
Click here
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