Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
July 18, 2018

Hello Mohawk District

DS Abel Roy encourages all Clergy to take a transformational opportunity and increase your leadership capacity across 16 competencies. Leadership growth & ongoing coaching are just some of what you will gain from Leadership Academy , offered by the UNY Conference.
Act now to take advantage of this valuable experience. Learn more or register online no later than September 6.
Click here for more!


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Prayer Focus

Week of July 22

Bouckville UMC &
Deansboro UMC

Pastor Gary Spraker



Pray for UNY youth rep,
Rachel John ,
and the adult leaders
at the Global Young
People's Convocation
in South Africa.


Click here for a
copy of the
NEW Prayer Calendar
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PASTORS: PLAN TO ATTEND CLERGY DAY

All clergy and those in the pastoral role,
including lay pastors, are expected to attend.

3 p.m., Sept. 9 ,
CenterPoint Christian Fellowship
Barneveld, NY

There will be worship, fellowship, church conference orientation
and a meal. Attendance is expected. RSVP is needed for all.
If there is a valid reason you are unable to attend , please
email Mohawk District and ask the DS to excuse you.

2018 Bishop’s Retreat
Oct. 23-25, 2018
Genesee Grande Hotel, Syracuse

Retreat Theme: 
“Living, Leading and Equipping for Biblical Stewardship”

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Clif Christopher, M. Div., CFRE

Click here to read the speaker's bio, get a detailed
schedule or for a registration link .

The registration deadline is September 28.

A Retreat for All
Sponsored by UMM


Experience rejuvination in Christ and the Holy Spirit. A dynamic, spiritual retreat for Men, Women and Children is now open for registration.
Click here  to register today! Registration closes Aug.10. 



The United Methodist Men invite us to  S KY LAKE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER , Windsor, NY, September 7 & 8, 2018.
Click here for a bulletin insert

The 2018 Mission u - Silver Bay
program on beautiful Lake George
is the closest location to our district.

Studies will include:

  Embracing Wholeness -
Martie Fischer, Study Leader

Missionary Conferences Of The United Methodist Church In U.S. Sharon Schmitt, Study Leader

What About Our Money? -
Leeda Marsh, Study Leader
 
Please see the attached
brochure for more details.
 
Mission u is a wonderful time
of learning, worship, friendship,
and fun! Please complete the
registration form and return
it by August 1,2018. 
Scholarship assistance is
available if needed.
 
Questions? Please contact:

Dean: Ilah Sisson Walser, Email:  isissonwal@aol.com
Registrar: Marcia Dudden, Email:   madudden@aol.com
Business Manager: Joyce Miller,
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Children's Program

Clinton UMC offers
Preschool Summer Stories
Mondays 10-11 a.m. in July

Stories, craft, activities
No registration, no cost,
use Nursery School entrance.

105 Utica Road, Clinton
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Vacation Bible Schools

5-8 p.m., July 29-Aug. 3

Lairdsville UMC
6937 State Route 5, Clinton

Questions or preregistration, 315-853-7117.
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6-8 p.m., July 29-Aug. 2

First UMC
105 Genesee St., New Hartford

Register at:
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WHEN Sun., Sep. 23, 2- 5 p.m.
           
WHERE: Nimmonsburg UMC
918 Upper Front St.,
Binghamton, NY 13905

PRE-REGISTER by Sept. 16.
Carol Barnes, carolb@htva.net
Lay servant classes


Lairdsville UMC, Route 5, Clinton, NY 13323


Justice in Everyday Life
August 4 and 11, 2018
9 AM - 3 PM both days 


Click here for a
registration form. Fee
is $10. Deadline 7-30-18


Book is "Social Principles of
the United Methodist Church" booklet available from www.UpperRoom.org ,  or
1-800-972-0433. Price is $3.99. Also available from www.Cokesbury.com




United Methodist
Volunteers in Mission
Team Leader Training

9 AM -3 PM, Oct. 27

First UMC, Schenectady

Cost - $30 for lunch + books

Registration coming soon!

West PAC - 10 a.m., 7-26-18, 8-9-18 and 8-23-18 at Oneida: St. Paul's

MV East PAC - 5 p.m., 7-30-18, First UMC, 127 N. Prospect, Herkimer

North PAC - 10 a.m., monthly on first Thurs, 8-2-18, 9-6-18,
10-4-18, 11-1-18, and 12-6-18 at Boonville UMC

2018 Native American Festivals in New York

July 20-22 Seneca Veterans PowWow
Salamanca, NY


July 28-29 Summer Music and Dance Festival
Ganondagan State Historic Site, Victor, NY

September 1-2 33rd Annual Iroquois Indian Fest
Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY
Depression
Support Group


Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
(A new day/time!)
First UMC
127 N. Prospect St.
Herkimer, NY


Enter through the
doors off back
parking lot.
FMI, call Greg at
203-536-5514


Indoor Sale

9 a.m. - Noon, Aug. 11
Clinton UMC
105 Utica Rd., Clinton

Rent a table/$10
Bring your goods, staff
your table, take home all unsold. Keep the profits.

Vendors for
Craft Fair

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 10, Boonville UMC, 202 Main St., Boonville.
Table rental $20.
Call 315-942-8064
Old Home Day
Aug. 4, in the Park,
across from
Vernon Center UMC.

Begins with parade
at 9:30 a.m.

Free entertainment
all day. Food for
purchase. Games,
rides, kids' activities,
car and tractor show
+ more! Presented by Vernon Center UMW. Click here for times
and complete listing
of all the day's events.
Mohawk District Office
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
315-797-1777

Please use back entrance (glass door) for Mohawk District
Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
Other times by appointment