Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
May 8, 2019
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As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you...
Isaiah 66:13 (CEB)
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Blessings for your
Ministries across the District!
We hope you enjoy this
resource as we work to
promote the missions,
ministries and events of
the Mohawk District. Please share this issue of the
Mohawk District's e-newsletter with church members and
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of eight days in advance to:
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are conveniently archived
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Prayer Focus
Week of May 12
Salisbury Center UMC
and Stratford UMC
Ejaz Abid
Pastor Theresa Grescheck
(Cherry Valley UMC) is in need of healing prayers.
Pastor
Dan Richter
(Hilltop UMC) is in need of prayer for physical issues.
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Park UMC in Hamilton Celebrates Bicentennial
DS Abel Roy and Bishop Mark Webb joined Park UMC of Hamilton in a special bicentennial worship service. Members of the Park Church community as well as their sister church, friends from Waterville UMC, collaborated with local community choirs, Jubilation Singers and Blue Parsley Boys, to sing glory to God and recommit themselves to the mission of welcome and invitation to all into the love and joy of Christ! Bishop Webb reinforced this idea with his Sermon, "Be the Church," calling us to live the mission of the church: to make disciples and transform the world. May God bless Park UMC with continued success!
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Worship Without Walls Grows!
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Worship Without Walls goes out on the streets in Utica, Rome and Herkimer weekly and offers all who walk past opportunities to show the love of God to everyone! Yes everyone! Those who are homeless, suffer from addictions, mental illness, those recuperating from illness, refugees, those with no religious beliefs and those who already know and love Jesus. The conversations we have with folks are rich in wisdom, rich in ways that we are invited into hearts and into their lives. This is what Jesus did as he walked through Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem and onto Calvary. Although we don’t have broiled fish and loaves of bread (great idea!) we do offer hot soup in the cold winter months, hot cocoa, hats, mittens, gloves, and in the summer, we have lemonade, breakfast bars, socks, tee shirts, water bottles, fruit snacks and candies! Once we ‘feed’ their stomachs, we offer Bibles, stones with crosses and of course, prayer.
Many folks ask where to send checks so we can purchase the inventory at bulk rates. You may send them to CNY Veteran’s Outreach Center, 726 Washington Street, Utica, NY 13502. in the memo line write: “Worship Without Walls”.
Other needs: Used or new Bibles, large print Bibles, children’s Bible stories, ambassadors to help us in each of the locations, hats or mittens. To donate or take part, email
CJubenville@sunsetwood.org
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Thank you for your ongoing prayers for Pastors Cory Jones, Brian Lothridge, Joelle Faulks and Rev. Carol Jubenville in prayer as we continue to be Jesus’ hands and feet in our communities.
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Global Ministries
and
UMCOR
have made it easier to connect the world with the many areas of our work. You will notice several things:
- Streamlined user experience
- Easier navigation
- New Giving Platform
- Specialized resources
Please update your hyperlinks and, if you cannot find a essential piece, feel free to email your request:
engage@umcmission.org
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Regional Gatherings with Bishop Webb
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb will host regional gatherings in April and May. These gatherings focus on unpacking the Judicial Council's decision regarding the constitutionality of the petitions that comprised the Traditional Plan affirmed by the delegates of the 2019 Special Session of The General Conference. It will also be a time to understand what becomes part of the Book of Discipline on January 1, 2020, and what does not. There will be an opportunity for questions and conversation.
The remaining dates, times, and locations for regional gatherings:
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The Upper New York Annual Conference
June 5-8, 2019, Oncenter, Syracuse
Click here
to obtain more information about the 2019 Annual Conference session, including the registration form, menu, and housing information.
The first draft of the 2020 UNY Narrative Budget Booklet is available.
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All clergy members of the Upper New York Annual Conference are eligible
to be elected as delegates to General Conference. If you would like
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SAVE THE DATE: 27
th
Annual Palestinian Dinner, JUNE 7, 5:15 pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
232 E. Onondaga St., St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church
5083 Onondaga St., 2 1/2 blocks from Oncenter
Reservations:
Linda Bergh (315) 492-8507, 116 Edna Rd., Syracuse, NY 13205
Karen Peterson, (607) 739-3141, 116 Greenridge Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845.
(Checks for $20.00 made out to "UNY Conference"/ Palestinian Dinner")
Excused for Clergy
Whereas all clergy are expected to attend annual conference, if there is an important and valid reason for not attending, a clergy person may ask Bishop Webb to excuse her/him. Should you find you need this, please fill out the Excused Request Form. The Bishop's Office will notify the District if the Bishop has excused particular clergy from attendance. Find a link to the Form below.
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Early Response Team Training
May 19: Get Trained--Be Ready
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Our Upper New York United Methodist Conference together with the United Methodist Committee on Relief, trains, deploys, and supports volunteers to respond to natural disaster areas, knowing the proper way to work with survivors and being prepared with appropriate tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. Our mission as Early Response Teams (ERTs) is to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster to those who are hurting.
Find training registration and info
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Share Your Pastoral Experience Mentoring
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May 18, 9 AM - 1 PM, Cobleskill UMC
OR
June 1, 9 AM - 1 PM, First UMC, Oneonta
If you are interested in attending or have questions, please email Rev. Nancy Hale
to attend. All
elders, provisional members,
and
LPs
who have completed their
education are welcome!
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Pastors Can Stay Connected Through
Mohawk District
P
astor
A
rea
C
onnect Groups
Central PAC
- 7 PM, May 8, Clinton UMC
MV East PAC
- 5 p.m., June 3, Herkimer UMC
North PAC -
10 AM, 1st Thurs. of each month, Boonville UMC
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Advanced Lay Servant:
United Methodist Heritage
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Monday, July 8, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Wednesday, July 10: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Malta Ridge UMC, 729 Malta Ave Ext.,
Malta, NY 12020
Cost: $30; includes book, "Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way," by Kenneth L. Carder.
This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphasis is still needed in the 21st century.
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Seeking to Borrow
Portable Sound System
A Pastor is looking for a
portable sound system to
demonstrate. If you have
one, please let the District
Office know. Thanks!
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A suicide prevention seminar
titled, "Talk Saves Lives," is
6-8 p.m., May 8,
at Westmoreland UMC
7286 W. Main St.,
Westmoreland, NY
The speaker is Garra Lloyd-Lester.
Director of NYS Suicide Prevention
Community and Coalition Initiatives
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Chicken Barbecue
Drive Thru
SATURDAY, May 11
11 AM to 1 PM
United Church of
Canastota
Cost - $10
Chicken, salt potatoes,
beans, slaw, roll, dessert
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A
Blood Drive
takes place
1-6 p.m., May 14,
at Maynard UMC
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A
Rummage Sale
takes place May 17 and 18,
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maynard UMC
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Peterboro United Methodist
Presents a
Spring Concert
Featuring “ONE VOICE IN PRAISE”
St. John’s UMC of Elmont, NY
Sat., MAY 18, 7 PM
Free will offering will aid
Smithfield Fire Department
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A Community-wide Ladies' Tea
is 2-4 p.m., May 18,
at Ava: Hilltop UMC,
State Route 28, Ava.
The theme is
Gems of the Holy Foundation
The trio "Wildflower" will
lead lively singing.
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Cleveland UMC Spring
Fun(d) Day
May 31, 5 - 8 p.m.,
June 1, beginning at 9 a.m.
(auction at Noon)
Indoor/outdoor rummage sale,
bake sale, chicken barbecue,
food, children's games & prizes,
DJ, auction and more.
Visit the website for info:
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