E-News from the Valley! Church Events! July 30, 2019
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at noon.  
When you get a call from the District Office . . 
The phone at the District Office now goes through the Conference 
Office system. So, when DS Vonda or Betsy calls from the 
Genesee Valley district office, your caller ID will display 315-898-2000 (conference office main number). 
We will leave a message for you, 
but please call the "regular" 585-340-9525 back. 
(So you don't have to go through the switchboard in Liverpool.)
CALENDAR EVENTS

GVD Training Day
September 14, 2019
Rush UMC

Fall Pastors Meeting
September 19, 2019
Elmgrove UMC
1:00-3:00pm

Bishop's Retreat
October 22 - 24, 2019
RIT Inn & Conference Center
Monthly Clergy Bible Study
 
"Reading the Old Testament Missionally"
Taught by Rev. Dr. Kristin Helms, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
 
First Thursday of the month
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
We will begin with a time of worship and prayer and continue with our study.
 
Hilton United Methodist Church
21 West Ave.
Hilton, NY 14468
 
Synopsis of our Study:
The Old Testament makes up the majority of Scripture, but sometimes we neglect parts of it.  It can seem obscure or irrelevant.  It is not always clear how many passages relate to Jesus, and it is easier just to turn to the gospels.  This Bible Study will focus on empowering the church to read the Old Testament missionally, such that its words for our congregations and for the world at large become clear.  Each session will consist of an overview of one Old Testament book with a focus upon its contribution to the overall narrative of God's redeeming work in the world. 
 
Our Schedule:
 
September 5th
October 3rd
November 7th
December 5th
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
 
Please RSVP to Jennifer Schaus Green,   [email protected] , so we can arrange for an appropriate space.  Child Care can be made available.  Please let Jennifer know so she can arrange for a Safe Sanctuary trained provider.  
Bergen UMC
WANTED: PRAISE TEAM LEADER 

The Bergen United Methodist Church is seeking to hire a committed Christian with a strong vocal presence to lead its praise team.  Experience as a participant or leader of a praise band is a plus.  The position includes directing a teen praise band as well as planning worship in collaboration with the pastor and music director.  Contact Pastor Wilson Jones at  [email protected]  for more information.   
United Methodist Church of Livonia
 
Ministry of Office Manager/Treasurer
 
Responsibilities:
-Able to relate to people and complete responsibilities with a positive   Christian attitude.
-Support Pastor to meet the needs of the church and its members.
-Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to help with tasks as necessary
-Maintain confidentiality of individual's needs and church records.
 
Duties:
- General office management
-Prepare and edit Sunday and Special Bulletins
-Organize content and prepare monthly and weekly Launch Pads and
Power Points (church newsletters)
-Manage church bank accounts
         -Presently 12 accounts managed with Quicken software
-Prepare and manage budget with Finance Committee
         -Keep committees informed of their financial status
         -Balance all bank accounts monthly
-Manage church finances
         -Prepare reports for payroll company
-Pay church related bills
-Prepare year end district and conference reports
-Oversee calendar and coordinate schedule of events
-Train and supervise volunteer receptionists during office hours
-Attend church committee meetings and take minutes when required
-Maintain church files
-Willing to learn computer software, including to use of Quicken, Microsoft
Word, Publisher, Excel, and Church Trak
-Maintain office area in a presentable, professional manner
-Other duties as assigned by Pastor or Staff Parish Relations Committee
 
Hours and Compensation
-20 hours per week @ $12,650 per year
Work week: Monday through Friday from 9am to 1 pm
-Eight days of vacation after three months of employment
-9 paid holidays

Application Deadline: August 9, 2019
 
Send cover letter and resume to: 
United Methodist Church of Livonia
Attn: Phillip Schedlbauer
Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair
21 Summers Street
Livonia, NY 14487  
OR   Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Church Events 

August 3, 2019
Chicken Barbecue! 
The Bergen United Methodist Church, 
located at 27 S. Lake Avenue (Rt. 19) in the Town of Bergen, will hold its annual Summer Chicken Barbecue 
o n Saturday, August 3rd.  
You may eat-in or take-out.  
Menu includes ½ Chicken, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Rolls, & Dessert.  
Tickets are $10 for Adults; $5 for kids. 
 Seating begins at 5 pm, take-outs at 4:30 pm.  
Presale tickets are available, and strongly recommended as we sell out quickly.  
50% of the sale proceeds will be donated to Crossroads House in Batavia, a Hospice care facility.  
For more information or to purchase a presale ticket, please call the church office at 494-1312.
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August 3, 2019
Dansville United Methodist Church is holding a 
Pulled Pork Luncheon
Saturday, August 3rd, 2019
Service 11:00 to 3:00 pm
Delicious Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, Cookie and Beverage - $6.00
Dansville United Methodist Church
5 Chestnut Ave.
Dansville, NY 14437
  Any questions please contact the church office at 335-5354 - Thank you
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August 11, 2019
Chicken BBQ and bake sale! 
$10 for a great chicken dinner that includes 
salt potatoes, roll and choice of mac salad or coleslaw. Benefit for Family Promise of Ontario County 
at Shivers ( 6600 NY-5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469).  
11am 'til sold out. BBQ by Gale-Wyn Farms. 
Sponsored by Shivers, East Bloomfield UMC & St. Bridget's.
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August 12-16, 2019

East Bloomfield UMC- Vacation Bible School: Roar! At Roar, kids discover that God is good even when life gets wild! August 12-16, 6:30-8pm, for ages 4-16.  FREE! Registration is in progress or register the night of Aug. 12 at 6pm.  Register by contacting the church office (585-657-7220 or [email protected]).
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August 14, 2019

Spaghetti Dinner at the 
United Methodist Church of Livonia, 
21 Summers Street, Livonia, 
the second Wednesday of every month - 
next one is August 14th.  
Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread and finger food desserts.  Gluten free pasta available.  
Take-out is available as well.  
Adults $7 ($8 with meatballs); children 10 years and under $3.  Serving 5:00-7:00 pm  
We hope you can join us for dinner!
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August 15, 2019
All are welcome at East Bloomfield United Methodist Church (2 Park Place at the corner of Rts. 5 & 20) 
for lunch & fellowship. 
Doors open at 11:30am, lunch served 12-1. 
Free will offering accepted. 
The church is handicapped accessible.
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September 21, 2019
Ionia UMC
2120 Elton Rd
Ionia, NY 14475

21 st Annual   Fall Festival:   
Saturday, Sept. 21  
with Tractor Parade, breakfast, Chow Hut, 
BBQ,  Cake Wheel, games, door prizes, hayrides, 
displays, demonstrations,
and more for a fun fall day in the country!
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November 23, 2019
Ionia UMC
2120 Elton Rd
Ionia, NY 14475
Holiday Fair Craft Show: 
S aturday, November 23
135 booths at the Bloomfield High School gyms  
(new location!)
Applications will be available after July 1 st
on our website   www.ioniaumc.org
Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference 
of the United Methodist Church 

Pamela Braun, District Co-Lay Leader
Peter Lagueras, District Co-Lay Leader
Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda Fossitt, District Superintendent

1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 340-9525  * [email protected]
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