Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
September 18, 2019
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Thank You for Your Ministry!
Friends in Ministry,
Please pass along this
Mohawk District
E-newsletter to church
staff, teams, and
organizations. We hope
you will use this
invaluable resource as
we work to promote
the missions, ministries and
events of the Mohawk
District. If you want to
include news in this publi-
cation, send it a minimum
of eight days in advance to:
To catch up on the latest,
past e-newsletters
are conveniently archived
on the Conference website at:
THANKS
To All Who
Helped Make District
Clergy Day a Success!
We couldn't have done it
without you--from presenters
to DLT, to food servers and
tech help. Also the District
Communications HUB: 1st UMC
of New Hartford. So grateful!
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Willow and Noah helping at Clergy Day
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Prayer Focus
Week of September 22
Cold Brook UMC
and
Ohio UMC
Pastor Robbin Harris
Additional Prayer Needs:
Rosemary Johnson
is
now on hospice care.
Prayers are needed for
her and her husband,
Rev. Carl Johnson, RE.
Rev. Marilyn Baissa
, RE, is
undergoing medical care
and is in need of prayers.
Pastor Dan Richter
(Ava)
needs prayers for some
health concerns.
Pastor Marsha Madore
(Bernhards Bay/Vienna) and
her husband, John, welcomed
a new granddaughter,
Belle Tiffany Marie,
Sept. 16. Thanks be to God
for this new grandchild!
Pray for victims of
hurricanes and
disasters.
the 2019-20 Prayer Calendar
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Happy 150th Anniversary to Ava Hilltop UMC
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United Methodist Women District Meeting
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All women are invited to join in for fellowship, prayer and growing our faith in Christ. Mission presentation by Pastor Carol Jubenville about the Worship Without Walls ministry.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 28
Trinity UMC,
8595 Westmoreland Rd., Whitesboro, NY
Lunch is served. Cost: $6 for lunch.
RSVP
with church name and number of attendees
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Pastoral Leadership Development Begins in September
with DS Roy - First Session is September 29 on
“A Long Obedience in the Same Direction”
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Register by 9-27-19 with $50 deposit
for the first session of Pastoral Leadership Development, which is 1.5 weeks away! Order your first book now to be reviewed at the initial session on Sept. 29th.
All Pastors, Deacons and Lay Pastors are invited to join DS Abel Roy for a fresh session of Pastoral Leadership Development. Click the link for the totally
new reading list
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The tentative Fall schedule is 3-6 p.m., monthly on Sundays, 9-29-19; 10-20-19; 11-17-19; and 12-15-19, and continuing Winter/ Spring, at First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413.
The cost is $150 and includes supper.
Books
are purchased by each participant separately. Sign up today with the District Office, 315-797-1777, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org.
Send your $150 check payment made out to
UNY Conference
to:
Mohawk District
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
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Become a District Safe Sanctuary Trainer!
NEW
- Training-of-Trainers Class
(Basic Safe Sanctuary class is a prerequisite)
Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. – about 4:30 p.m., West Schuyler UMC,
297 Wood Lane, Utica, NY 13502 (Register by 10-19-19) to:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org, 315-797-1777.
Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training of Trainers
WHO:
Individuals interested in facilitating Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training as part of their District training team and/or for their local church.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 26 1:30-4:30 p.m. with lunch provided to those participating in both morning and afternoon sessions. Please make dietary needs known when you register.
PREREQUISITE:
Upper NY's
3-hour Safe Sanctuaries Training is a prerequisite
for Training of Trainers. This needs to be completed sometime since June 2016 and must be the standard learning station format facilitated by a certified UNY Safe Sanctuaries trainer. This is non-negotiable.
ALSO
Members of the District training team must be affirmed by their District Superintendent.
Please share your interest with
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
Advanced Lay Servant course credit and Continuing Education credits for clergy is available. There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses for Safe Sanctuary training.
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New Places for New People Campaign Continues Through November 1
There are currently close to 100 New Faith Communities in Upper New York (UNY). A lot of the funding comes from the New Beginnings Fund —a fund that was set up at the time of the formation of the UNY Conference and has been fed by the income of the sales of closed church properties. For a variety of reasons, in recent years, the income of sold churches has not kept up with need. Because of this the Conference Leadership Team has approved a plan to create a new campaign fundraiser called “New Places for New People Partners.”
Every individual who makes a gift of $100 or more will receive a button like the one pictured. Congregations that give at least $500 will receive a certificate recognizing them as a "New Places for New People"Partner Church. Churches should list Advance Special #664 in the memo line of their checks; individuals should write "New Places for New People" in the memo line of their checks.
The "New Places for New People" Partners campaign is underway until November 1. Click
here
for toolkit resources to promote the "New Places for New People" partnership
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How to Help with Hurricane Relief
Donate to the Upper New York Conference in a safe and secure way through Facebook using your credit/debit card. All donations, minimum $5 up to $100,000, are tax deductible and 100% of the profits go back to UNY. Right now, donations are earmarked for the UNY HUB "Hands of Jesus Around the World" hygiene kit campaign. For every donation, a new hand is added to the globe. A red hand signifies a donation of $500 or more. Each UMCOR-approved kit costs $12 to assemble and includes toothpaste and postage. Click
here
to donate through Facebook and
click here
to learn more.
New
Advance Number for Hurricane Dorian
UMCOR has assigned the relief fund # 982450 to
directly support Dorian Relief.
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New York State
has
mandated
Sexual Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Prevention training for all employers.
This means churches too
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New York State is requiring your church as the employer
This is not optional. Everyone must comply. Please make sure your
church SPRC and employees are aware of this annual requirement.
The deadline is three weeks away.
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Lay Servant Opportunities
Open to All Lay Servants
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Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution
at First UMC, Camden, NY. Start Sept. 26th, Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending Oct. 24th.
Registration cut-off date is Sept. 19th.
Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.upperroom.org
or
www.amazon.com
. Textbook: "The Spirit and Art of Conflict Resolution" by Thomas Porter.
A Ministry of Caring
at West Schuyler UMC, Utica, NY. Starts Sept. 26, Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending Oct. 24th.
Registration cut-off date is Sept. 19th.
Students may obtain their workbook prior to start of class from
www.amazon.com
. Workbook: "A Ministry of Caring" by Duane Ewers.
Accountable Discipleship
at First UMC, Herkimer, NY. Sat., Sept. 28th and Sat., Oct. 5th. Class times 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Registration cut-off date is Sept. 19th.
Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.upperroom.org
or
www.amazon.com
. Text: "Accountable Discipleship"
by Steven Mansker.
Leading Worship
at Madison UMC, 7342 US Route 20, Madison, NY 13402.
Sat., Oct. 12th and Sat., Oct. 19th. Class times 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Registration cut-off date is Oct. 2nd.
Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.upperroom.org
or
www.amazon.com
. Text: "Worshiping with United Methodists", by Hoyt Hickman.
Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts
**Location is changed**
at Middleville UMC, 694 Route 29, Middleville, NY 13416. Starts Oct. 23rd, Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending on Nov. 20th. Registration cut-off dates is Oct. 15th. Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.amazon.com
. Text: "Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts" by Charles V. Bryant.
Additional information about these advanced Lay Servant Ministry Courses available from Ken Guilfoyle, 315 254 6673/
kguilf2855@aol.com
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FIND A FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM FOR MOHAWK
DISTRICT LAY SERVANT COURSES LISTED ABOVE,
CLICK HERE
Intercessory Prayer on Northern Flow District -
Registration is extended!
Facilitated by Rev. David Herrmann on Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Beaver Falls UMC. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Sept. 22. Use the registration link below for this course only.
Students are responsible for ordering their own books:
(available from Amazon). "
Shaping the Prayers of the People:
The Art of Intercession",
ISBN 978-0-80287-097-1
COST $10 *MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE to UNYAC*. Mail Checks and Registration to:
Rev. David Herrmann, 7618 N State St., Lowville, NY 13367-1318. Find a registration form,
click here
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Preaching on Oneonta District
Facilitated by Pastor Dave Pritchard Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., AND Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must attend BOTH days. The location is to be determined--either Afton UMC or Sidney UMC.
Students are responsible for ordering their own books: "From Your Heart to Theirs, Participant's Guide: Delivering an Effective Sermon", Franks and Carroll.
To register and for fee information and questions for this course only, contact
pritchard.dave06@gmail.com
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Mission Team to Nicaragua Forming
The Nicaragua New York Medical Mission Team is seeking medical providers for our next medical mission trip. We have set our dates:
Friday, Feb. 21, through Sat., Feb. 29, 2020
. We will be spending the night of February 29, 2020, in NYC, returning on March 1.
Our safety is our priority and after watching the news and consulting our hosts at Enrich Missions and those that have traveled to Matagalpa very recently, we are optimistic about the political atmosphere in Nicaragua.
We are seeking MDs, DOs, PAs or NPs for our team. Your specialty is inconsequential. This is very basic medicine with some malnutrition and parasites just to make it interesting. Do you need to speak Spanish? No. We provide translators for all the providers. Our team has been traveling to Nicaragua since 2007 and we are very acquainted with local customs. You will need a passport, up to date tetanus, Hep A&B immunizations. Typhoid is suggested. We will require "some" paperwork from you. MINSA, the Nicaragua Health Ministry, get a bit sticky with proof your education and qualifications (which far exceed their medical education), but It's their country and we play by their rules. Other than that, some basic medical gear and you will be good.
We will be flying in and out of LaGuardia which will save us a ton of money on airfare this year so we can keep down the cost of the nine-day trip.
American#1311 21FEB New York/LaGuardia - Miami 1215pm - 338pm
American#993 21FEB Miami - Managua 603pm - 750pm
American#994 29FEB Managua - Miami 800am - 1139am
American#2809 29FEB Miami - New York/LaGuardia 330pm - 633pm 20 seats
The cost of the trip will be $1700, and include van transportation to and from LaGuardia, and hotel rooms: at the hotel across from the Managua airport on the night of arrival, and in NYC on the day we arrive back in the states. A deposit of $200 can be sent ASAP to hold your spot, although $800 will be required by November 1 to guarantee your airfare and our next deposit due to Enrich Missions. (If you send $200 as a deposit, that will be part of your $800 due on 11/1) Checks should be made out to United Church of Canastota, and you must memo Medical Mission Team (or your money will be credited as a donation!) Send to 144 Center Street, Canastota, NY 13032. As you send your deposit, please check the expiration of your passport, they must be good through 9/1/20 or you should renew ASAP!
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Pastor Area Connect Groups are for those serving a church as the Pastoral or Deacon Leader
South/Southwest PAC: 10 a.m., Mon., Sept. 23, First UMC New Hartford
North PAC: 10 a.m., First Thursday, Boonville UMC
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Two Church Employment Opportunities for You
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Lead Sunday School Teacher/
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Oneida, NY, United Methodist sister churches seek a dynamic individual to serve as a part-time Sunday School leader (September – June), to partner with church volunteers in coordinating and executing weekly Sunday School lessons for Preschool and school-age children. Caring Christian person would also be expected
to lead/assist nursery volunteers for
infants through Pre-Kindergarten.
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Congregational Life Coordinator
Looking for an energetic person for a part-time position in Christian leadership serving two United Methodist Churches in Oneida, NY. This person would assist the pastor and volunteers leading the congregational visiting ministry and serve as the lead children’s programming coordinator at two sister churches.
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Help Needed to Install Ramp
Lowell UMC has received a
metal ramp for handicapped
accessibility into the church.
There are no instructions
and they are looking for
help to install the ramp.
upliftingpastor@aol.com
315-510-3464
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Basic Safe Sanctuary Training
9:30 a.m. – about 12:30 p.m.
(Check in from 9 – 9:25 a.m.)
Oct. 26, West Schuyler UMC
297 Wood Lane,
Utica, NY 13502
Register by 10-19-19
to:
315-797-1777. Send name(s),
church name, email & phone.
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Pre-retirement Seminar
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 7th,
UNY United Methodist Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Syracuse, NY
Register by 9-20-19
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Harvest Dinner, Catered by Ed Long
4:30 to 7 PM., Friday, Sept. 27,
Delta UMC,
corner of Hawkins Corners
Road and Route 26 N., Rome, NY.
Menu: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes
and Gravy, Coleslaw, Squash, Corn,
Rolls, Pie and Beverage.
Cost: Adult meal, $12; Ages 5-12: $6;
4 and younger eat FREE. Delta
church is accessible for people
with different physical abilities.
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Training for Local Church Treasurers
A free training for church treasurers
is taking place 8 a.m. to Noon,
Sept. 28, 2019, at the United Church
of Canastota. The presenter is
Rev. Susan Ranous, CPA.
Registration is required to:
Topics include: Financial standards
for local churches, payroll for
non-clergy employees, preparation
of financial statements, EZRA
(statistical tables) preparation, bookkeeping, budgets, audits and
Gregory Wright, 315-420-5064.
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Mission Benefit Breakfast
7 -11 a.m., Oct. 5,
United Church of Canastota
144 Center St., Canastota
to benefit medical
mission to Nicaragua.
Menu: Eggs, pancakes,
French toast, home fries,
bacon, sausage, beverage.
Cost: $8; ages 5-11, $5;
age 4 and younger eat free
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Join a new series,
available via Facebook,
"I Said This, You Said That"
,
by Karen Edelman
Learn what your God-given
wiring is, how to work with
your strengths and weaknesses
and most importantly, how to
more deeply love and communicate
with those around you by learning
how their wired too.
Join "The Way You're Wired"
Facebook group to find out more.
Hosted by the United Methodist
Churches of Oneida
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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:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
Other times by appointment.
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