Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
January 30, 2019
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Better get MOO-VIN' on your Statistical Reports!
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Final PUSH for
Statistical & Year-End
Reporting
We are so grateful to our
Mohawk District Churches
for all the hard work of
taking stock of your
ministry and being faithful
to shared ministry giving
and reporting. The end-of-
year reports for 2018 are
due Feb. 15 and Mar. 15.
Please make this final
Be sure to share them
with your entire church!
Not connected on E-news?
Just send us your email
address. If you want to
include news, send it a
minimum of eight days
To catch up on the latest,
past e-newsletters
are conveniently archived
on the Conference website at:
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Prayer Focus
Week of February 3
Middleville UMC
Newport UMC
Please pray for the
takes place Feb. 23-26.
Pray for peace and healing
for
Sherri Lothridge
, spouse
of Rev. Brian Lothridge,
(Rome: First) who was
recently hospitalized.
of the Prayer Calendar
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You can do it! You have about 2 weeks to complete Statistical Reports!
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Each year all local churches are asked to complete Statistical Reporting.
The website
is open! Check out
what's new
for this year. If you have questions, try the District Office or
Forgot your login? The District Office will need to reset your
password. The user name is your 6-digit GCFA number.
You have until
Feb. 15th.
Don't delay! Procrastination
can cause premature aging among District/Conference staff!
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Statistical Reports 100% Complete - Well Done!
Florence
Hawkinsville
Ohio
Remsen
South Otselic (first submitted)
Stratford
Trenton
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Basic Course
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 9 and 16, Sauquoit UMC
2946 Mohawk St., Sauquoit, NY 13456
Register and pay with check by Feb. 22. $11.
Advanced Course: Bearing Fruit
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 9 and 16, Vienna UMC
Register and pay by Feb. 5. $10
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February 2-3 is designated Disability-Accessibility Awareness Weekend and a special offering may be received in local churches for promotion of awareness of issues as well as ministries that provide opportunities for fuller inclusion of people with disabilities.
How are you going to honor Disability Awareness at your local church?
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The Special Session of General Conference is Feb. 23-26 in St. Louis, Missouri. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb created
a series of videos to help prepare you for what will take place at General Conference. The videos review the report created by the Commission on
a Way Forward to be presented at General Conference. Use them
for group discussions or information. Each video can be downloaded.
In addition to Bishop Webb's videos, the Upper New York Conference
compiled other resources to help you prepare for Special Session,
including Bishop Webb's Way Forward PowerPoint Presentation,
an overview of the three church plans and more.
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Feed Our Vets
The United Methodist Men have
joined with Feed Our Vets
during February to collect
funds and foods to assist
veterans and their families.
All churches are asked to set up
a collection area from Feb. 3-24.
Please make every effort to
deliver all donations to
205 Genesee St.,
Utica, NY, on Mar. 2,
8 -9:15 a.m.
If you cannot then make
arrangements for pick up..
For info, Mark Jones
315-749-3700
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Wish List - Food Donations
Chef-Boy-R-Dee meals
Complete boxed meals
Canned meats
Instant Cup-o-Soup
Canned soup
Mac and Cheese
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Canned fruit
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Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Begins Thursday, February 21
Disciple Bible Study is enriching, informational, transformational, faith deepening and offers time to develop deep lasting friendships as you study, reflect and pray together as a group. Disciple I provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this 34 week study. Disciple I is great for those at any place in their faith journey.
Disciple I begins on February 21, 2019, meeting Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Manlius UMC, 111 Wesley Street in Manlius. The study runs for 34-weeks.
If you are interested in taking this class as an advanced lay servant course, please print and complete the
application form
, have it
signed by your pastor
and return it to Manlius UMC, P.O. Box 177, Manlius NY 13104 with a
check payable to "UNYAC"
in the sum of $10.00 by February 11, 2019.
Each participant is required to purchase in advance, Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study, through Cokesbury or any other bookstore. We also recommend the New Interpreters Study Bible.
(315) 530-8568 or the church office (315) 682-8021.
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Super Sunday Chicken Barbecue
Feb. 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
United Church of Canastota
144 Center St., Canastota
Drive-thru/$10 per meal
Half chicken, salt taters,
cole slaw, roll, beans, dessert
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Sweetheart Ham Dinner
Valentine's Day, Feb. 14
Newport United Methodist
4 - 6 pm
Adults: $11; Children 6-12 $4.50
Children under 5 free
Dinner includes:
Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Corn,
Macaroni Salad, Jello, Rolls,
Homemade Desserts, Beverage
Served Family Style
For information 315-845-8730
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Swiss Steak Dinner
4:30 p.m. until all sold
Feb. 23, Morning Star UMC
36 Second St., Ilion
Homemade Swiss steak, rolls,
mashed potatoes, veg, salad,
beverage, dessert.
Adult meal $10;
child meal 12 or younger, $5.
Eat in or carry out.
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Administrative Assistant
Clinton United Methodist
seeking part-time Administrative
Assistant. Submit resumes,
including related experience and
3 professional references, to:
or mail to:
Clinton United Methodist Church
105 Utica Street
Clinton, NY 13323
Call 315-853-3358 for a
complete job description.
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Members of Morning Star UMC
are sponsoring a
bus trip
to
The International Parade of
Nations and Virginia Inter-
national Tattoo
April 25-28.
Price is 545-$665.
Three nights, some meals,
dinner cruise, admission
and reserved parade seating
Call 315-894-4093.
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Ray Lighthall is giving
away his
Christian
book library
. If you
want to look at the
available books,
contact Ray:
godserv1@windstream.net
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Mohawk District Office
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
315-797-1777
Please use back entrance (full glass door) for Mohawk District
**Office Hours: Generally Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
Other times by appointment.
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