Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
October 16, 2019
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The
Mohawk District Office is Closed October 17 and 18
for Meetings Out of the Office and Staff Time Off. The Office will reopen Tuesday, October 22.
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See You Soon for Annual
Church Conferences
Friends in Ministry,
Thanks for your ministry in
God's churches across the Mohawk District. Please pass along this Mohawk District
E-Newsletter to church staff, teams and organizations. We hope that you will use this invaluable resource as we
work to promote the missions, ministries and events of the Mohawk District. New subscribers are welcome.
Just send us your email
address. If you want to
include news in this publi-
cation, send it a minimum
of eight days in advance to:
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 October 20
Delta UMC
and
Rome: First UMC
Rev. Brian Lothridge
Specific Prayer Needs:
Please keep praying for
Pastor Dan Richter
(Ava)
health concerns.
Barbara Edwards
, spouse of Henry Edwards (Poolville)
for health concerns.
Pastor Dan Richter
(Ava)
health concerns.
Rev. Marilyn Baissa
, RE,
undergoing medical care.
Rosemary Johnson
and
Rev. Carl Johnson, RE. Rosemary is now
on hospice care.
the 2019-20 Prayer Calendar
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month
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Thank you to our spiritual leaders who give
much more than they receive in so many ways.
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Pastor Appreciation Month at South Otselic UMC
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This is the first time we get to experience Pastor Appreciation with our Pastor, Melanie Simmons. This being her first church, we are trying to make her feel welcome in our church family. For Pastor Appreciation we are doing a special power point for Sunday, October 13. We are putting together all the photos taken over last few months and putting them in the weekly service PowerPoint before worship. We have also left dark chocolate surprises for her. We love our Pastor.
Let me tell you why we have grown to love her. She can be seen almost anywhere when she is in town--the store, post office, school, bank or just visiting folks. She has a quick sense of humor and wants to learn about our church and congregation. She is a hands-on person and multi-talented! Her cross-stitch projects can be seen throughout the fellowship rooms and in her office. We are indeed blessed to have her as our Pastor.
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As provided in The United Methodist Book of Discipline, we invite all District Churches to a time of Annual Church Conferences. The purpose is to allow a time to take stock of our ministry over the past year, to plan for the future and to be accountable to one another.
Churches are asked to provide copies of reports 2 weeks prior to your scheduled church conference. Send them to: Mohawk District Office, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford, 13413, or
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
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for Youth Fall Event East!
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Date/Time: Nov 8; 7 pm - Nov 9, 3 pm
Location:
Albany- McKownville UMC
1565 Western Ave., Albany, NY 1203
Districts:
Mohawk,
Albany, Adirondack and Oneonta
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Help Those in Poverty this Christmas Season
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Dave Alexander and the mission team at
Endwell United Methodist Church
are again coordinating the collection and delivery of shoe box gifts for the
Red Bird Mission
. Red Bird Mission is a poverty-relief organization that serves a remote, impov-
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erished population in Bell, Clay, and Leslie counties in southeastern Kentucky.
For several years, the Upper New York Conference has participated in this mission. Last December, four volunteers drove two, 26-foot trucks to the mission in Kentucky, transporting 2,700 filled shoe boxes, 60 bedspreads, 110 sheet sets, 300 bags of clothing and numerous books, school supplies and cleaning supplies.
Drop-off locations for shoe boxes filled with small gifts, necessary hygiene and school supply items are: Endwell UMC &
UNY Mission Central HUB
in Liverpool.
Click here
to see more drop-off sites. Items must be
dropped off between Nov. 1-22.
Click here
to read more about Red Bird's shoe box ministry, including items needed in the adults' and children's shoe boxes. Also, other types of donations that are being accepted.
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Still Time to Be Part of UNY New Places for New People
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Every individual who makes a gift of $100 or more will receive a button like the one pictured. Congregations giving at least $500 will receive a certificate recognizing them as a "New Places for New People" Partner Church. Churches please list "Advance Special #664" in the memo line of the checks; individuals should write "New Places for New People" in the check memo line.
The "New Places for New People" Partners campaign is
underway until November 1
.
Click
here
for toolkit resources to promote the "New Places for New People" partnership.
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Last Call for District VIM Coordinator
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Dear Friends in Mohawk District,
The District is seeking someone or several someones to serve as Volunteers-In-Mission Coordinators for Mohawk District. Feel free to let us know if you might serve and also go ahead and take the ERT and/or Team Leader Training.
Reply to:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
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Become a Mentor for Others
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Candidacy Mentor training and Clergy Mentor Training takes place 1-3 p.m., Tues., Nov. 19, at the Finger Lakes District Office, 12 North Park St.,
Suite 11, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.
To register or for additional info,
Call 315-781-0188, or
fingerlakesdistrict@unyumc.org
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"Sharing the Blessings" Work Day
at The HUB - Sat. Nov. 9
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All are invited to come and share your day and your God-given gifts and talents as we work together on constructing wooden blessing boxes and other Mission HUB projects.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 9, with lunch included. Contact Mark Jones, 315-749-3700,
msjwelshman@yahoo.com
, by Oct. 26.
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The UNY United Methodist Men are sponsoring a work day Nov. 9 to create Blessing Boxes, plywood cabinets that provide 24-hour emergency food resources. If you would like to help build the boxes or find out what is involved to house a Blessing Box at your church, contact: Buddy Heit, 315-945-4388,
agapefeast15@gmail.com
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Going...Going...Remember to Register by Sat., Oct. 19
Become a District Safe Sanctuaries Trainer!
Training-of-Trainers Class
(Basic Safe Sanctuary class is a prerequisite)
Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. – about 4:30 p.m., West Schuyler UMC,
297 Wood Lane, Utica, NY 13502 (Register by 10-19-19) to:
Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training of Trainers
WHO:
Individuals interested in facilitating Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training as part of their District training team and/or for their local church.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 26 1:30-4:30 p.m. with lunch provided to those participating in both morning and afternoon sessions. Please make dietary needs known when you register.
PREREQUISITE:
Upper NY's
3-hour Safe Sanctuaries Training is a prerequisite
for Training of Trainers. This needs to be completed sometime since June 2016 and must be the standard learning station format facilitated by a certified UNY Safe Sanctuaries trainer. This is non-negotiable. There will be a basic class earlier on Oct. 26, if it is needed.
ALSO
Members of the District training team must be affirmed by their District Superintendent.
Please share your interest with
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
Advanced Lay Servant course credit and Continuing Education credits for clergy is available. There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses for Safe Sanctuary training.
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Pastor Area Connect Groups are for those serving a church as the Pastoral or Deacon Leader
West PAC: 10 a.m., 10-31-19, Christ Church in Sherrill
North PAC: 10 a.m., First Thursday, Boonville UMC
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Only 2 Weeks Left
for Equitable
Compensation Applications for 2020
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If your church is going through a temporary rough patch with finances and needs help to pay your pastor's salary, you can apply for Equitable Compensation Salary Grant. Assistance.
Send completed applications to the Mohawk District Superintendent by Oct. 29 at:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
. Make sure you receive confirmation that your application was received. If not, call the office.
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100th Birthday Celebration for Libby Hughes
Libby Hughes
, a former long-time Mohawk District Office volunteer, will be celebrating her 100th birthday October 22nd There is a continental breakfast at 10 a.m., Sunday, October 20th, at First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413. All are welcome.
RSVP to 315-733-4227.
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Harvest Dinner
Oct.17th, 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Camden United Methodist
132 Main Street, Camden, NY 13316.
Tickets are $15, take out available.
All proceeds go to local and
global missions.
Presale tickets(315)-245-2600
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Rummage and Bake Sale
9 am. - 5 p.m., Oct 17-19
Cold Brook UMC
467 Main Street,
Cold Brook, NY 13325
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Community Blessing and
Healing Service
Salisbury Center UMC
6:30 p.m., Oct. 20
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Chicken and Biscuit Dinner
5 - 7:00 PM,
Sat., Nov. 9
Adults $10 children 5 - 12 $5.
Younger than 5, eat for free.
Menu - chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans,
home made applesauce, beverage,
variety of deserts.
Take outs available
Handicap accessible
First United Methodist Church
127 North Prospect Street
Herkimer, New York
Benefits the Youth Campership Program
Questions - Carol (315) 868 - 9160
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Clergy Breakfast
All Clergy are invited for
breakfast at Denny's,
8548 Seneca Turnpike,
New Hartford,
8:30 a.m., Thursdays, for a
time of fellowship.
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Remember to Register for:
Basic Safe Sanctuary Training
There is
no Walk-in
Registration
9:30 a.m. – about 12:30 p.m.
(Check in from 9 – 9:25 a.m.)
Oct. 26, West Schuyler UMC
297 Wood Lane,
Utica, NY 13502
Register by 10-19-19
to:
315-797-1777. Send name(s),
church name, email & phone.
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Annual Fall Rummage & Bake Sale
Fri., Oct. 25, 5.to 8 p.m.
Sat., Oct.26, 9.a.m. to 3.p.m.
Cleveland United Methodist Church
73 Bridge Street
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Christmas Carousel
Morning Star UMC
36 Second St., Ilion, NY
November 2
Crafters, gift baskets, bake sale, silent auction. Santa visiting 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch available for purchase
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Homemade soup, sandwiches,
chips, beverage, dessert.
Also ice cream sundaes.
For info., Barbara at 315-894-4520.
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Church Finance Training
Treasurers, Financial secretaries,
Finance Committee Chairs, Pastors.
Saturday, November 9
9 AM - Noon,
Adirondack Community Church
Lake Placid
OR
Saturday, November 9
3 - 6 PM, Saratoga Springs UMC
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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:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
Other times by appointment.
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