Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
June 23, 2021
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Put on your new nature, created to be
like God--truly righteous and holy.
Ephesians 4:24
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Welcome to New Pastors, Churches
We welcome 14 churches and their pastors from Albany District, who are now joining with the Mohawk District:
Bleecker
Broadalbin
Canajoharie
East Stone Arabia
Edinburg
Fonda-Fultonville
Fort Plain
Freysbush
Gloversville: Foothills
Gloversville: North Main St.
Mayfield
North Bush
Northampton at Fish House Northville: First
See below for a list of these pastors and others who are brand new to the Mohawk District. We are so glad to be in ministry with you all. Welcome!
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District Prayer Focus
Week of June 27
Churches receiving
new appointments
&
Pastors in Transition
New Prayer Calendar is coming! Yippee!
Thanks Pastor Cory Jones and DLT!
the 2021-22 Prayer Calendar
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District Office Closed for
Staff Vacations
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The District Office is closed for staff vacations the week of June 27th.
The office will re-open July 6th.
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Annual Conference 2021
Catch up on daily notes and videos from the recent Annual Conference session that took place last week virtually.
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Digital Discipleship Assistance for your church from Superintendent
Rev. Abel Roy
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Dear Mohawk District:
Hello and Welcome!
Your Superintendent Rev. Abel Roy has purchased a one-year membership for your continuing education on Digital Discipleship! This subscription is available to your church teams and volunteers who want to learn how to make the most of your online ministry.
LAUNCH INTO THE DEEP
With a greater need for technology and billions of people searching online for answers to life's problems, the times are challenging us to have the faith to launch out into new uncharted and deep waters.
Learn to use social media the way it was intended, and discover that when we step out in faith, like the apostle Peter, our nets will nearly break once we cast into the deep.
Sincerely,
Lori Jagow,
(716) 909-8329
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Remember to Register to Activate your Use of the Subscription |
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Welcome Churches and Pastors |
Fourteen churches and their pastors from Albany District are now part of the Mohawk District. Welcome to all! Additionally there are three other pastors new to the District and several current pastors have new appointments within the District. |
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New to District
Rev. Robert Farmer - Canajoharie
Certified Lay Minister Cynthia Leonard - East Stone Arabia
Rev. David McKinney - New Hartford: First
Rev. Sherry Mahar - Delta, Rome: First
Certified Lay Minister Audie Miller - Bleecker, Fort Plain
Pastor Peter Mowers - Lee Center, Point Rock, Taberg
Pastor Kathy Reese - Fonda-Fultonville
Rev. David E. Smith - Mayfield, Northampton at Fish House
Certified Lay Minister Ronald Talbott - North Bush, Northville: First
New Appointment within District
Pastor Brad Chesebro - Gloversville: Foothills
Rev. Bryant Clark - Oneida: First (and remaining at Hamilton: Park, Waterville)
Scott Coffin - Cold Brook, Ohio
Zondra Coffin - Newport (and remaining at East Schuyler)
Pastor Robbin Harris - Maynard, Sauquoit, West Schuyler
Pastor Carol Jubenville - Bouckville, Oriskany Falls
Pastor John Reams - Trenton
Congratulations to Rev. Sherry Mahar, who was commissioned as a provisional elder at Annual Conference.
Congratulations to Pastor David West, Perryville/Peterboro, who will receive his local pastor's license July 1.
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Urgent Appeal for Flood Relief Help in Utica, NY |
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Hey folks I am writing to you today to help us share this information or you have shown interest in volunteering with us.
We have an opportunity to help a lady in need in UTICA, NY. Unfortunately she was missed after some ERT work was done from the 2019 Halloween storm in the Mohawk region. She has been living with sheet rock missing, insulation, paneling and ceiling tiles missing, also her concrete floor is pitting and flaking from flood damage.
We are asking if you could spread the word for the need of 3-6 skilled and unskilled people to help out with basement repairs. First day is general clean up of sheet rock and replacement, mudding; moving storage bins to the first floor; and clean up concrete floor to prep for repair. Next few days, sanding and painting of sheetrock. Following weeks repair of concrete floor/paint.
For this project we have a project leader looking for a team. This project will take up to a month to complete with 2-3 days per week of work, depending on volunteer skills and availability. We are asking you to help in your region, Mike Block and I are not available to work on this project and we need your help locally in this region. There are no over night accommodations. Please wear a mask if not vaccinated.
This project is projected to start Mon., June 21st. Any day you can help is appreciated. Sorry for the delay in asking for help it just happens that way sometimes.
If you could share this message with your mission leaders and congregation for this need in the UTICA area. Thank you for any time and or contributions.
Please feel free to share my contact information with anyone who may have interest in volunteering with this kind of work. We will have future projects in the UNYC.
God Bless and thank you for all you do to help people in need when a natural disaster strikes your community.
MaryBeth Ingalls
Upper New York Conference
Mission Volunteer Coordinator
7481 Henry Clay blvd Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
1-315-898-2064
1-315-372-0285
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Registration Deadline for Mission U 2021 is July 5 |
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2021 Mission u! hosted by the Upper New York United Methodist Women and United Methodist Church is coming July 22 through 24. Check it out!
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There’s far more than here than meets the eye and we hope you’ll join us this summer for the 2021 Mission u! Hosted by the Upper New York United Methodist Women and United Methodist Church, this virtual study program will be presented Thursday evening, July 22, through Saturday afternoon, July 24.
The program will feature group worship and plenary sessions and the participant’s choice of three different study options. A special mission presentation will be offered by Hope House in Utica, N.Y.
Registration is $25, with a special fee of $15 for first-timers. Scholarships are available. The fee should not be an obstacle. Register by July 5. Classes filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mission u is a transformative education program that offers studies on several different topics and is open to everyone—not just women.
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Save the Date: District Day with Bishop Webb
for Laity and Clergy September 25
An outdoor or partially outdoor District Day on the CenterPoint Christian Fellowship (UMC) campus for
all laity and clergy will take place morning and
afternoon September 25th, with Bishop Webb.
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Check out this Deal for Zoom
United Methodist Communications has a discounted zoom offer for your church. Whether your church is meeting in-person, online or both, Zoom is the perfect tool for expanding and strengthening digital ministry. Local churches who are new to Zoom or who already have a month-to-month Zoom plan can be a part of United Methodist Communications’ group Zoom Enterprise-level web conferencing license through April 19, 2022!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiEU0OXGR432ZEdD2BjGGReFeptUZIVEQsyAeGzcIsLveFPg/viewform
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Stittville UMC Annual Strawberry Social/Band Concert
Stittville United Methodist Church annual strawberry lawn social and band concert is 5 p.m., Tues., July 6, at Stittville Firemen's Pavilion, Mill Street and Route 365. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, luscious strawberry shortcake and ice cream. The Floyd Community Instrumental Ensemble will begin playing at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and come out to fill yourself with fresh air, beautiful music and yummy food. Rain or shine.
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UNY Conference Offers New Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated
In accordance with New York State guidelines, churches now have the option to allow fully vaccinated individuals to attend in-person services without a mask. If a church makes this decision, great care should be taken for children and others who do not yet have the option.
Additional resources and answers to questions are available on the Conference website, https://www.unyumc.org/about/coronavirus-faqs. You are also encouraged to contact your local board of health with questions as they arise.
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Lay Servant Courses for All |
Here are a few upcoming Lay Servant Courses being offered around the UNY Conference. |
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Basic Lay Servant Course
The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church.
6-9 p.m., Sundays, July 11 to August 8. Zoom.
Advanced Course: Leading Worship
6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, July 14, 21 and 28; and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, August 7. ZOOM: Course Fee: $15. Students must purchase, “Worshiping with United Methodists” (revised) Hoyt Hickman. To register, email adschmidt@nycap.rr.com.
Advanced Course: Polity
6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, August 17, 24 and 31; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, August 28. ZOOM: Course Fee: $15. "The Method of Our Mission" By Laceye C. Warner. To register, email adschmidt@nycap.rr.com.
Lay Servant Retreat
The Mountain View District is offering a Lay Servant Retreat Day to all lay servants. The retreat takes place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 21, at Avoca UMC. Featured speakers are David Teel on the Role and Future of Laity in the UMC, and Mike Block on Engaging your Church in Mission Projects. Advance registration is available and requested by Aug. 1. There is a $15 registration fee, which includes lunch. Click here to register. On-site registration is available for a $20 fee. For the full information on this retreat day, click here for a flyer.
Advanced Course: Imagine No Racism
6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6 and 13. Zoom:
Advanced Course: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m., Saturdays, September 11 and 18. Zoom:
Advanced Course: Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders
Weekend Retreat: 5 p.m.. Friday, October 15 – Noon, Sunday, October 17
In person: Fee $65.00 (includes Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner)
Hotel accommodations $75.00 + taxes/night
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TIME |
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Guidelines for Visiting Mohawk District Office In Person
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The office is generally open Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. Ensure we will be ready and waiting to assist you by making an appointment 315-797-1777, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org, before just dropping in.
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If you aren't feeling well we ask that you visit the office another day.
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Bring COVID-19 vaccination card OR please wear a mask
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Advise staff if you wish for them to wear masks during your visit
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Upon arrival, show vaccination card, if available, and answer five health questions
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Mohawk District Office
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
315-797-1777
**Regular Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Please review Guidelines above before in person visit)
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