Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
February 13, 2019
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The greatest of these is Love
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Bishops Call for
Prayer Ahead of
Special Session
On Feb. 5th, the Northeast
Jurisdictional Bishops
sent this letter to UNY
Conference and other
NEJ Conferences
Read the full letter
"As the Special Session of
the General Conference in
St. Louis, MO, Feb. 23-26,
2019, is just days away...
Please lift this session of
holy conferencing in prayer
in each of your churches
this Sunday and through-
out the week....
We are confident that
God will work all things
together for good as
God's people are
faithful in prayer and
obedient to the leading
of the Holy Spirit..."
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 17
Mohawk District Office
&
First UMC of New Hartford
Rev. Abel Roy & Cindy Muder
&
Deacon Becky Guthrie
Pastor Brad Chesebro
Please pray for
delegates representing Upper New York Conference to General Conference 2019 in St. Louis and those of us serving the entire church at the Session
taking place Feb. 23-26.
Thanks be to God and
prayers of praise for new grandchildren, "Frankie" Heather, born Feb. 4, Pastor Frank and Diane Loan, Vernon/Clockville, and
Silas Niko Andrew, born Feb. 8, Pastor Christiane Depestre,
Perryville/Peterboro.
of the Prayer Calendar
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Silas Niko Andrew, Pastor Christiane Depestre's new grandson
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"Frankie" Heather, Pastor Frank and Mrs. Diane Loan's new granddaughter
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You can do it! Final days to complete Statistical Reports by Feb. 15th!
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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!
(As of 5 p.m., Feb. 12)
Ava
United Church of Canastota
Cedar Lake
CenterPoint Christian Fellowship
Cherry Valley
Cleveland
Cold Brook
Constableville
Christ Church: Sherrill
Constantia
Delta
Florence
Floyd
Glenfield
Hawkinsville
Jordanville Federated Church
Lee Center
Maynard
Middleville
Morning Star
Newport
North Western
Ohio
Paines Hollow
Park UMC: Prospect
Perryville
Point Rock
Remsen
South Otselic (first submitted)
St. Johnsville
St. Paul's: Oneida
Stittville
Stockbridge
Stratford
Taberg
Trenton
Trinity: Whitesboro
Trenton
Turin
Vernon
West Monroe
West Schuyler
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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.
Each video can be downloaded
for group discussions or information.
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Regional Gatherings After Special Session - Update
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We do not know what to expect at the 2019 Special Session of General Conference taking place Feb. 23-26 in St. Louis, MO and this uncertainty can be uncomfortable. Whatever the outcome of Special Session is, our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world will continue. There may be a new reality that we will have to acclimate to so that we can continue to fulfill our mission as United Methodists. To that end, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb will host an all-clergy gathering and six regional gatherings to process the new reality.
Bishop Webb said, “The purpose of these gatherings is for us to gather together after the Special Session of General Conference to worship together, pray together, understand the decisions or actions of the Special Session, and remember our individual and collective call to ministry and mission in the name of Jesus Christ.”
It is expected for all Pastors and Deacons to attend the clergy gathering, at
Rochester: Asbury First United Methodist Church
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10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.,
Saturday, March 9.
This location was chosen as opposed to a centrally located church because of the venue’s ability to host the large number of clergy members who will be attending.
It is expected that all clergy will do their very best to be present. If you have an unavoidable conflict, you must
email the D.S.
to be excused.
Lay Pastors, Laity and Clergy are invited to meet
with the Bishop:
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District Retreat for Discipleship Plan as We Love/Learn/Lead
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Basic Course
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mar. 9 and 16, Sauquoit UMC, 2946 Mohawk St., Sauquoit, NY 13456. Register and pay with check by Feb. 22. $11.
Text is
Lay Servant Ministries
, Zeigler Jackson and Jackson.
Advanced Courses
Bearing Fruit
(NEW dates): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 16 and Mar. 2, Vienna UMC, 2410 State Route 49, North Bay, NY, 13123. Registration is closed.
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders
: 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, North Western UMC, 9552 State Route 46, Westernville, NY 13486. Register and pay with check by Feb. 18. $11. Text is Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders, Brown, Merry & Briggs.
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mar. 2 and 9, Lowell UMC, 5840 Lowell Road, Lowell, NY, 13490. Register+pay by check by Feb. 25. $11.
Text is
Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gifts
, Bryant.
Accountable Discipleship
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays, Mar. 21 and 28, Vernon UMC, 5320 West Seneca St., Vernon, NY 13476. Register and pay with check by Mar. 6. $11. Text is
Accountable Discipleship
, Manskar.
ALL students must register and pay by the deadline and purchase their own text book.
Click here
for Registration form.
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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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All Pastors are Invited to Connect Through
Mohawk District
P
astor
A
rea
C
onnect Groups
Central PAC
- 6:30 pm, Feb. 13, Clinton UMC, 105 Utica Rd., Clinton, 13323
South/SW PAC -
10:30 am, Feb. 19, First UMC, New Hartford
North PAC -
10 am, 1st Thurs. of each month , Boonville UMC
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Peterboro UMC invites public to Black History Month service, Feb. 17th
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The Peterboro United Methodist Church is having a special service of worship in observance of Black History Month 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at 5240 Pleasant Valley Road, Peterboro. Pastor Christiane Depestre invites all to attend this significant event.
The guest speaker will be Norman K. Dann, Ph.D., who will be accompanied by his wife Dorothy Willsey. Dann is a founder and member of the Cabinet of Freedom for the National Abolition hall of Fame and Museum, head docent of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, a 25-year member of the annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend Committee, and treasurer of the Peterboro Area Museum.
Willsey is a member of the community who has been involved in the founding and development of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro. She is also one of the three founders of the Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State.
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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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Women's Day Out
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 23
Vernon UMC
5230 W. Seneca St., Vernon
Theme: It's Okay to
Not Be Okay
Cost is $5/includes lunch
Bring some chocolate
to share. Sign up with
Kathy, 315-527-0944
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CenterPoint Hosts Benefit
Noon to 5 p.m., March 30
Utica Maennerchor
Flannigan Rd., Marcy
To benefit Beverly Garner
healing from breast cancer
Baskets or donation items
for a silent auction are
needed before March 3.
To donate or for info,
Cassandra, 315-725-6705
cassy42sheets@gmail.com
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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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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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Bus Trip to Virginia
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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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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