Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
3-16-18
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Hello Mohawk District!
Welcome to the latest edition of Mohawk District's E-newsletter.
We hope you enjoy these resources as we promote the missions and ministries of the Mohawk District. Please share this issue with church members, staff, teams and organizations. New subscriptions are easy. Just send us your email address. If you want to include news in this publication, send it a minimum of 8 days in advance to:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
Thanks for your ministry in God's churches across the
Mohawk District.
Rev. Abel Roy, D.S.
Past e-newsletters are archived:
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Prayer Focus March 18
United Methodist
Committee on Relief
The
people on Akwesasne Mohawk Territory
, the
Hogansburg UMC
building, at all others dealing with weather-related difficulties and flooding.
Healing Prayers for
Pastor Jodi Haier
, Steuben, dealing with pneumonia.
Prayers for healing for
Rev. Marilyn Baissa
, who has medical concerns.
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Local Church Audit Time
Local churches' annual audits are overdue as of
3-15-18. Please send them to the Mohawk
District Office right away. This process of good
fiscal management is required of each local
church by The Book of Discipline.
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Well done churches ON TIME for Annual Audit Reports!
Ava: Hilltop
Bernhards Bay
Boonville
Camden
CenterPoint Christian Fellowship
Clockville
Cold Brook
Constantia
East Hamilton
Glenfield
Greig
Hawkinsville
Herkimer:First
Lairdsville
Lee Center
Lowell
Madison
Middleville
New Hartford: First
New London
Newport
North Western
Oneida: St. Paul's
Paines Hollow
Point Rock
Remsen
Salisbury Center
Sherrill: Christ Church
Stockbridge
Stratford
Turin
Vernon
Vienna
West Monroe
Remember...The Local Church Annual Audit is required from each church.
Not seeing your church's name on this list? Contact the District Office to make sure your Audit Report was received, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org, 315-797-1777.
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Imagine No Racism Event - April 21st
The Upper New York Bishop's Task force on Eliminating Racism invites us to mark our calendars for Saturday, April 21, the Conference-wide "Imagine No Racism Launch Day."
Attendance for this event is mandatory for all Clergy, Supply Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers serving churches.
Pastors and Lay Pastors are asked to bring laity who are passionate about racial justice. The event is 12:30 to 4 PM at the Mohawk District Communication Hub, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford.
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has sent a letter to the clergy across the Conference to set aside Saturday, April 21, 12:30 - 4 p.m., for the Imagine No Racism launch day open to both clergy and laity; simultaneous events will take place across the Conference in every District.
Click here
to read Bishop Webb's letter
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Mission of Peace Seeks Youth
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The Upper New York Conference is looking for four youth members to participate in the Northeastern Jurisdictional (NEJ) Council on Youth Ministries upcoming Mission of Peace (MOP) mission trip to the Philippines next year. If selected, each youth member must raise money to support their MOP and, upon their return, share their experience.
Click here
learn more and to download a fillable PDF to apply.
The deadline for submission
is April 9.
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OUTWARD!
Youth Conference
Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) hosts OUTWARD! 2018
April 13-15 at the
Syracuse-Liverpool Holiday Inn,
441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool.
This year's event has a different focus. The schedule will include opportunities for hands-on mission work. But the event will also feature some beloved traditions, including workshops, late-night options, Spirit-filled worship experiences, and an awesome band, SAMECITY. This year's worship speaker is Michael Jordan, dean of the chapel and chair of the biblical studies, theology and philosophy department at Houghton College.
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Annual Conference Info --
Find it here
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Gain an overview of how Ministry Shares support the Upper New York Budget in a new, dynamic video, starring many youth and adults across the Conference.
Click here
to watch a video.
To view our updated 2019 Narrative Budget booklet
Printed copies of the Narrative Budget booklets are currently available at the United Methodist Center or visit the Mohawk District office to pick up one.
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PAC reading schedule:
March – Sections 1 & 2
(Childhood in White / Midlife Wake-Up Calls)
April – Sections 3 & 4
(Why Didn’t I Wake Up Sooner / Rethinking Key Concepts)
May – Sections 5 & 6
(Twenty-Five Years of Tossing and Turning / Leaving My Comfort Zone)
June – Sections 7-9
Inner Work / Outer Work / Reclaiming My Humanity)
MV East PAC -
4:30 p.m., Mar. 26, Herkimer UMC
North PAC
- 10 a.m., April 5, at Boonville UMC
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Upcoming Safe Sanctuary Training
Saturday,
April 28,
8:45 AM sign-in, training is 9 AM to Noon at Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, 12839. All attendees, please register with Carrie Boyer by April 13 at
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org
or (518) 480-4866. Carrie will then send you a copy of the course outline so you can bring it with you to the training.
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BREAKING NEWS!
Early Bird Discounts
for Camp Registration
for 2018 Summer Programs are available!
Visit
campsandretreats.org/summer-camp-2018
to browse all of our 2018 summer programs and to register. Remember to take advantage of our Early Bird ($10 before May 1), Sibling ($20 per camper), and
Refer-A-Friend ($40 for the referring friend) Discounts!
We’ve got big things planned this summer and
we want YOU to be part of it!
Register today!
If there are any questions, please
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Upcoming Lay Servant Courses
Advanced Courses
Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution
6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Apr. 3 through May 1, at Delta UMC, 6285 Hawkins Corners Rd., Rome, NY. Register by Mar. 19 with completed form and $10 fee. Students order a book at:
www.upperroom.org
, 800-972-0433.
A Ministry of Caring
6:15-8:15 p.m., Thursdays, Apr. 12 through May 10, Floyd UMC, 8398 New Floyd Rd., Floyd, NY. Register by Mar. 28 with form and $10 registration fee. Free workbook to first 12 students registered.
United Methodist Heritage
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, Apr. 14 and 28, 347 Golf Course Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010. To register or for information, email Shirley Jay,
scotia8517@aol.com
Planning Worship
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 12 and 19. Must attend both days. Takes place at Boonville UMC, 105 Ann St., Boonville, NY 13309. Register by April 30 with completed form and $10 fee. Students order a book at
www.upperroom.org
, 800-972-0433.
Come to the Table
6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, May 22 through June 19, United Church of Canastota, 144 Center St., Canastota. Register by May 8 with form and $10 registration fee. Students order a book at:
www.amazon.com
Click here
for the complete schedule. Please note, a completed registration form and a $10 fee (any checks payable to "UNY Conference") can be sent to the Mohawk District, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford, NY 13413, prior to the deadline to sign up. Students must now purchase the course book on their own prior to the start of class.
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Free to a good home:
Gem organ
MOD: C120USA
COD: 99185
SER: _4C86039.
Please call the Camden United Methodist Church
for more information,
315-245-2600.
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The New Beginnings Coffeehouse is 7 p.m., Friday, March 16th, at First United Methodist Church, 127 North Prospect Street, Herkimer.
Valley Voices for Christ will present an Easter Cantata,
“The King is Coming”. All are encouraged to enjoy this beautiful Easter music, share in fellowship and enjoy the free refreshments. The building is fully accessible for those with disabilities. For information, contact coffeehouse coordinator Kim Marlowe at (315)896-3324.
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