E-News from the Valley! Church Events! April 10, 2017
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NEW! Note from DS Vonda

We did hear praises of Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna Blessed is the One who comes in the Name of the Lord! Yet soon the shouts of Hosanna will turn into chants of "Crucify Him! Crucify Him"!  As we go through Holy week, let us pay attention to the Passion of Christ.  The strong yet determined love of God in Christ Jesus drove him to completing the purpose for his life. Jesus came so that we would be able to fight the Good fight. In knowing this we can truly say, "Alleluia! He Is Risen!
 
Happy Holy Week and Have a Blessed Easter Sunday!
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Wesley UMC & Fragrance of Christ would like to invite you to celebrate Good Friday with them.  
They will be hosting a Fish Fry  on Friday April 14th 
noon until sold out
Please join them at the Wesley UMC  located at 
2009 Dewey Ave, Rochester NY 14615.

You are also invited to a Seven Last Words Good Friday Service at 7:00pm that evening - also at the Wesley UMC location.
  Area pastors will be preaching throughout the service.

All are welcome!
CALENDAR EVENTS

April 18 - Prayer & Witness Gathering
Groveland Federated - 7-9pm

May 16 - GVD Clergy Gathering - "Grace"
Elmgrove UMC 1-3pm

May 17 - Prayer & Witness Gathering
Canadice UMC - 7-9pm

June 1-3  
Annual Conference
Church Events 

NEW! Penfield UMC to host an Evening of Music, Food 
and Fellowship 
Join us for a fundraising event to make a new Fellowship Hall-Ministry Center a reality. 
Themed rooms of classical, country and Hawaiian music. Delicious buffet and silent auction. 
Tickets $50 or 4/$175 available by contacting the church office at 585-586-0618.
 Penfield UMC, 1795 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY.
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NEW! The UMC of Webster invites all to come to the Easter Dramatic presentation of "The Dawning of Faith". 
Presented on April 13, Thursday, &
 April 14, Friday at 7:00 pm.
A free presentation of the Easter story, focusing on what happened after the crucifixion.
At the United Methodist Church of Webster, 169 E Main St. Webster www.umcwebster.org , handicapped accessible, family friendly, plenty of parking.
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NEW! Bergen UMC to hold a Chicken Barbecue! 
The Bergen United Methodist Church, located at 27 S. Lake Avenue (Rt. 19) in the Town of Bergen, will hold its annual Spring Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, May 6th.  

You may eat-in or take-out.  Menu includes ½ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Rolls, & Dessert. 

 Tickets are $10 for Adults; $5 for kids.  Seating begins at 5 pm, take-outs at 4:30 pm.  Presale tickets are available, and strongly recommended as we sell out quickly.  
For more information or to purchase a presale ticket, please call the church office at 494-1312.
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  Geneseo UMC hosts an ITALIAN PASTA BUFFET DINNER, 
Geneseo UMC, 4520 Genesee Street (Route 63),
Saturday, April 29, 2017, serving from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 
with take-outs available from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  
We're featuring lasagna with meat, and pasta with Alfredo or marinara sauce, with your choice of meatballs or sausage, greens 'n' beans or minestrone soup, tossed salad, and assorted pies and beverages.
Tickets may be bought at the door, or in advance by calling (585) 243-3160.  Adults $10, Students $5, and Children 4 and under free.  Take-outs are available.
The UM Women's Boutique tables, featuring hand-crafted items, will be in the hallway for your shopping pleasure.  Seasonal items will be available along with annual favorites such as pot holders, placemats, table runners, baby blankets and our hand-made Raggedy Ann dolls.
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Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference 
of the United Methodist Church 

Pat VanVleck, District Co-Lay Leader
Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda Fossitt, District Superintendent

1100 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620