October is Pastor Appreciation Month
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Dear Friends,
A couple of weeks ago, Bishop Webb and the Cabinet met at Camp Casowasco for our fall retreat. The theme of our time together was Psalm 46, particularly the first half of Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God!...”
I hate to admit this, but I really struggled to be still. My mind was racing, and no matter how hard I tried, distractions would invade my attempts to try to be still. Then, I did a couple of things that I haven’t done in a long time – things I hadn’t done in way too long.
I spent some time journaling, a practice which helps me to be more focused in my praying. I also spent time playing my guitar and singing songs that God had given me several years ago. It was a blessed time. While I wish I was in a constant state of “being still,” I must admit that I am not. Guess what, though? God always lets us and welcomes us getting back on track. Thanks be to God!
The next night after getting home from Cabinet, I went to hear Christian singer Steve Green in concert. While I know and have experienced the faithfulness of God time after time, it was a great reminder to hear of God’s faithfulness song after song after song.
We all need “tune ups” once in awhile to nurture our faith. May each of us avail ourselves of spiritual disciplines and experiences to nurture our faith, and may we pray that God will help us to slow down, be still and know that He is God.
With You in the Journey,
Nancy
10/28/19
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Local Churches & Pastors to Pray for This Week
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United Church of Painted Post & Pastor Glenn Kennedy
Penn Ave UMC & Pastor Bill Vallet
Prattsburgh & Wheeler UMC's & Pastor Edwin Jaqua
Rathbone UMC & Pastor Mort Gridley
Short Tract & Swain UMC's & Pastor Marian Luce
10/28/19
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Events In & Around the Mountain View District
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Happenings
For the Week of Oct. 28- Nov. 4, 2019
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FREE Family Movie Night
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 1st, 2019
WHERE: OakwoodUMC
212 Oakwood Ave.
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
TIME: 7:00pm
COST: FREE
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Regional Charge Conferences for Nov. 2, 2019
at the Hornell UMC
7528 N. Main St. Ext.
Hornell, NY 14843
Saturday, November 2nd- Hornell UMC @ 9am
Alfred & Angelica/Belmont/Scio UMC's
Arkport & Bishopville UMC's
Cohocton & North Cohocton UMC's
Garwoods & South Dansville UMC's
Tyrone UMC
Troupsburg UMC
Saturday, November 2nd- Hornell UMC @ 10am
Allentown & Bolivar UMC's
Greenwood & South Canisteo UMC's
Swain & Short Tract UMC's
Hornell UMC
Wellsville UMC
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Roast Beef Dinner-Kanona UMC
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2nd, 2019
WHERE: Kanona UMC
7631 St. Rte. 53 (Main St.)
Kanona, NY 14856
TIME: 4:00pm til
COST: Adults-$10 Children 5-12 $6
4 & under FREE
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AVOCA UMC Pancake Breakfast
WHEN:
Sunday, November 3, 2019
WHERE:
8593 Jacob's Ladder Rd., Avoca, NY 14809
(Corner of Jacob's Ladder Rd. & State Rte. 415, one mile north of village of Avoca)
TIME:
8:00-10:00 am
MENU
: Buffet Serving: Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Applesauce, Juice, Coffee, Tea
COST:
Free Will Offering
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Rummage & Bake Sale
Addison UMC
WHEN:
Saturday, November 2, 2019
WHERE:
Addison UMC
8 Front St.
Addison, NY 14801
TIME:
9:00am-3:00pm
For more information or to donate items please contact Sue Moore at
607-504-5028 or Doris Knowles at 607-527-8146. Message can be left at both numbers.
10/28/19
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FREE Community Spaghetti DINNER to HONOR our VETERANS
Allentown UMC
WHEN:
Monday, November 11th, 2019
WHERE:
Allentown UMC
Main St.
Allentown, NY 14707
TIME:
4:00pm-6:00pm
All welcomed to come eat and
honor our Veterans
10/28/19
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Election Day Meatloaf Dinner-Caton UMC
WHEN:
Tues., November 5th,
2019
WHERE: Caton UMC
11186 Hendy Hollow Rd.
Corning, NY 14830
TIME: 4:00-Til
MENU: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll & Butter, Beverages, Apple Crisp
COST: $9.00
10/28/19
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
IN & AROUND the DISTRICT
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Election Day Spaghetti Dinner-Corning Grace UMC
WHEN:
Tues., November 5th,
2019
WHERE: Corning Grace UMC
199 Bridge St.
Corning, NY 14830
TIME: 4:00-6:30pm
MENU`: Spaghetti, Homemade Meatballs & Sauce, Garden Salad, Bread, Beverage, Dessert.
COST: Donations Accepted & Appreciated
MORE INFO: 607-220-7873
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Election Day Ham Dinner-Rathbone UMC
WHEN:
Tues., November 5th,
2019
WHERE: Rathbone UMC
6703 Cty. Rte. 21
Addison, NY 14801
TIME: 4:00-
MENU: Ham, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Beverage, Apple or Pumpkin Pie.
COST: 12yrs. & Up-$10.00 5-12yrs.- $5.00 Under 5- FREE
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Church Bazaar & Craft Show
WHEN:
Sat., November 9th,
2019
WHERE: Corning Grace UMC
199 Bridge St.
Corning, NY
TIME: 9:00-2:00pm
GRACE CAFE`: Lunch will be available
MORE INFO: contact Pam 607-546-7767
Multiple Vendors
Come & Find that Special Item that you've been looking for!!
10/7/19
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Mark your calendars!!!!
Mountain View District's Winter
Lay Servant Ministries
Mountain View's Winter Lay Servant Ministries Training is scheduled for the following:
WHEN: Sundays: January 5th, 12th, 26th and February 2nd. (Snow date is February 9th)
WHERE: Campbell UMC
8516 Main St.
Campbell, NY 14821
TIME: 2-5pm
COST: $15 plus you order & purchase your own books
REGISTRATION:
Ends DEC. 20,2019
Registration and payment must be received by the December 20 deadline, mailed to:
Marilyn Farwell, Lay Servant Registrar
2119 A College Ave.
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
OTHER INFO: You
MUST ATTEND ALL 4 course sessions
The following classes will be offered:
Basic Course, taught by Larry Crandell & Susan Silhan
Called to Preach, taught by Pastor Veronica Seeley & Peter O'Neill
Accountable Discipleship, taught by Rev. Nancy Adams
Click here for Lay Servant Flyer & registration form.
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Mentor Training Being Offered
If you are an ordained elder or LLP completed COS, then you are eligible to become a mentor for others in the candidacy process or licensed and completing their COS. FREE mentor training is provided (and required) for those who would serve as mentors.
WHEN: Tues., Nov. 19th, 2019
WHERE:
Finger Lakes District Office
12 North Park St., Suite 11
Seneca Fall, NY 13148
TIME:
1:00-3:00 pm
COST:
Free
MORE INFO:
315-781-0188 or email
9/30/19
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CHARGE CONFERENCE DATES & TIMES
Saturday, November 2nd- Hornell UMC @ 9am
Alfred/Angelica & Belmont/Scio UMC's
Arkport & Bishopville UMC's
Cohocton & North Cohocton UMC's
Garwoods & South Dansville UMC's
Tyrone UMC
Troupsburg UMC
Saturday, November 2nd- Hornell UMC @ 10am
Allentown & Bolivar UMC's
Greenwood & South Canisteo UMC's
Swain & Short Tract UMC's
Hornell UMC
Whitesville UMC
Wellsville UMC
Saturday, November 9th- New Beginnings UMC @ 9am
Big Flats UMC
Breesport & North Chemung UMC's
Horseheads UMC
Webb Mills & Westside UMC's
Saturday, November 9th- New Beginnings UMC @ 10am
Corning First UMC
Erin & Sullivanville UMC's
Oakwood & Pine Valley UMC's
Saturday, November 9th- New Beginnings UMC @ 1pm
Caton UMC
Chemung & Wilawana UMC's
Montour Falls & Odessa-Catharine UMC's
New Beginnings UMC
Penna Ave UMC
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Continuing Education Requirements for Clergy
Attention: All clergy under appointment or assignment are required to complete
2 CEUs (20 contact hours)
per year
OR accumulative
8 CEUs (80 contacts hours)
per quadrennium and will
provide documentation to the
District Superintendent, unless enrolled and attending Course of Study or Seminary Degree Program.
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UPDATED for WINTER WEEKEND!
Wesley Course of Study Extension School in Liverpool
Click here
for more information, including admission requirements and local pastor responsibilities.
9/23/19
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ATTENTION! All Course of Study Students planning on attending the UNY Satellite School at The UNY Conference Center in Liverpool NY
December 13th will be here before you know it!!!!!
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT
to register.
There is no reason to WAIT to the last minute to register!!!
No Money is needed to register!
You are billed closer to the date of classes.
ALSO:
Please be aware that the
class you want to take
may close BEFORE the deadline date if they reach the quota for the class. You may not realize that
OTHER Conferences Licensed Local Pastors can attend any of the Wesley Seminary Satellite schools.
Register NOW
for the Winter Weekend of COS in UNY. Again, you no longer need to send your money with registration....Wesley Theological Seminary will bill you later.
The
deadline to register for the
Winter Weekend of the
Upper New York Satellite
School - is
Friday, December 13th.
Your registration needs to be in the HANDS OF WESLEY SEMINARY before
Friday, December 13th.
Courses being offered for the Winter Weekend are:
- 121-Bible 1: Introduction
- 224- Administration & Polity
- 424- Ethics
Please remember that once you complete the registration form it has
two "stops" to make before it can be sent to Wesley Seminary:
1st Stop: District office; once Nancy signs the form, we mail it to
2nd Stop: COS Registrar; once Betsy O'Flynn signs it, she sends it to Wesley.
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Also make sure you have both your WTS (Wesley Theological Seminary) ID # and the PID from GBHEM (you may obtain your PID by contacting Pam Frost at:
Please do not send the registration form directly to Wesley; you cannot be registered for a class without the required signatures. Please send your registration form and 1 stamped envelopes (I have pre-addressed labels already made for Betsy) to the District office as far in advance as possible to ensure that you meet the
December 13th deadline for Winter Weekend classes.
AGAIN:
Please be aware that the
class you want to take
may close BEFORE the deadline date if they reach the quota for the class.
9/23/19
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This is the Resource that Nancy recommended
to you at the Fall Pastors Meetings
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How to use VitalSigns
We introduced you to VitalSigns, a platform that can help your church to track key indicators and uncover important insights.
Click here
to watch a video that shows you just how easy this program is to use.
Track data, gain insight, and help your church with VitalSigns
The VitalSigns dashboard is a tool that allows churches to track church growth indicators, such as weekly worship attendance, professions of faith, small group participation, missional participation, and financial giving. It is a deeper level of insight, support, and accountability that tracks and trends vital information in an easy-to-understand dashboard.
The General Council on Finance and Administration pays for this software through General Church apportionment's - which the Upper New York Conference paid in full in 2016. The UNY Conference began using VitalSigns about 18 months ago, and so far, 38 UNY churches have signed up.
Click here
to learn how VitalSigns can help your church.
For more information about the VitalSigns tool, free to all United Methodist
churches, contact Aaron Bouwens, Upper New York Conference Director of Vital Congregations at
AaronBouwens@unyumc.org
9/23/19
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Mark your calendars!!!!
Mountain View District's Winter
Lay Servant Ministries
Mountain View's Winter Lay Servant Ministries Training is scheduled for the following:
WHEN: Sundays: January 5th, 12th, 26th and February 2nd. (Snow date is February 9th)
WHERE: Campbell UMC
8516 Main St.
Campbell, NY 14821
TIME: 2-5pm
COST: $15 plus you order & purchase your own books
REGISTRATION:
Ends DEC. 20,2019
Registration and payment must be received by the December 20 deadline, mailed to:
Marilyn Farwell, Lay Servant Registrar
2119 A College Ave.
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
OTHER INFO: You
MUST ATTEND ALL 4 course sessions
The following classes will be offered:
Basic Course, taught by Larry Crandell & Susan Silhan
Called to Preach, taught by Pastor Veronica Seeley & Peter O'Neill
Accountable Discipleship, taught by Rev. Nancy Adams
Click here for Lay Servant Flyer & registration form.
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Check out this website. ResourceUMC is a new, comprehensive website that empowers you to search for and quickly find resources and tools from across the connection.
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The October Bridge is now available
The October II issue of the Bridge is now available for download. It is available in both color and black & white formats.
Click here to select the version you prefer and make copies as necessary.
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Rev. Nancy Adams
District Superintendent
Patti Gridley
District Administrative Assistant
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Mountain View District Office
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810
(Our Location Address) 35 Wilkes Ave., Suite 101
Bath, NY 14810
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DO NOT FOLLOW US on Twitter or Instagram.
We DO have a Facebook Page!
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