Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
September 25, 2019
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It is a Joy to Serve Our
Awesome God with You!
Friends in Ministry,
Please pass along this
Mohawk District
E-newsletter to church
staff, teams, and
organizations. We hope
you will use this
invaluable resource as
we work to promote
the missions, ministries and
events of the Mohawk
District. 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 September 29
Constableville UMC
and
Glenfield UMC
Dorothy Spear
and
Parrish Lewis
Additional Prayer Needs:
Rev. Marilyn Baissa
, RE,
undergoing medical care.
Rosemary Johnson
and
Rev. Carl Johnson, RE. Rosemary is now
on hospice care.
Pastor Dan Richter
(Ava)
health concerns.
the 2019-20 Prayer Calendar
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Pastoral Leadership Development Begins in September
with DS Roy - First Session is September 29 on
“A Long Obedience in the Same Direction”
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Last chance to register by 9-27-19 with $50 deposit
for the first session of Pastoral Leadership Development, which is days away! Order your first book now to be reviewed at the initial session on Sept. 29th.
All Pastors, Deacons and Lay Pastors are invited to join DS Abel Roy for a fresh session of Pastoral Leadership Development. Click the link for the totally
new reading list
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The tentative Fall schedule is 3-6 p.m., monthly on Sundays, 9-29-19; 10-20-19; 11-17-19; and 12-15-19, and continuing Winter/ Spring, at First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413.
The cost is $150 and includes supper.
Books
a
re purchased by each participant separately. Sign up today with the District Office, 315-797-1777, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org.
Send your $150 check payment made out to
UNY Conference
to:
Mohawk District
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
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Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
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Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Hispanic-Latino people to this nation. This month is not only so that the culture may be celebrated, but also for a whole nation to celebrate together and not diminish or abandon our cultural identities.
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Become a District Safe Sanctuaries Trainer!
NEW - 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:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org, 315-797-1777.
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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Become a Mentor for Others
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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.
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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.
Call 315-781-0188, or
fingerlakesdistrict@unyumc.org
to register or for additional information.
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Early Response Team Disaster Training &Team Leader Training
at Clifton Park Nov. 2 and 3
A basic Early Response Team (ERT) disaster training course is offered Sat, Nov. 2, at Shenendehowa UMC, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park (12065). The day will start at 8:30 AM with registration and coffee and will conclude at 5 PM. Course facilitators are Rev. Carl Shepard and Marybeth Ingalls.You will be both blessed well prepared for the field by the end of the day. Required registration available at:
www.bit.ly/2019CliftonPark
The website provides additional information prior to the registration submission. There is a $25 fee payable in advance. Minimum number of students required to conduct class. The deadline to register is Oct. 15, 2019.
In addition, Mike Block and Marybeth, both from the conference center Mission HUB, will provide a Team Leader Training (TLT)
1 to 5 PM,
Sun., Nov. 3, at the same location. This class will help you become not only qualified but also competent to lead an UMVIM team for disaster response, medical missions, youth trips, and even international mission trips. This course also includes fund-raising ideas and a suggested time line for team preparations, especially for large groups taking trips within a year.
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Lay Servant Opportunities
Open to All Lay Servants
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Leading Worship
at Madison UMC, 7342 US Route 20, Madison, NY 13402.
Sat., Oct. 12th and Sat., Oct. 19th. Class times 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Registration cut-off date is Oct. 2nd.
Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.upperroom.org
or
www.amazon.com
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Text: "Worshiping with United Methodists", by Hoyt Hickman.
Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts
**Location is changed**
at Middleville UMC, 694 Route 29, Middleville, NY 13416. Starts Oct. 23rd, Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending on Nov. 20th. Registration cut-off dates is Oct. 15th. Obtain a book prior to start of class from
www.ama
zon.com
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Text: "Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts" by Charles V. Bryant.
Additional information about these advanced Lay Servant Ministry Courses available from Ken Guilfoyle, 315 254 6673/
kguilf2855@aol.com
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FIND A FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM FOR MOHAWK
DISTRICT LAY SERVANT COURSES LISTED ABOVE,
CLICK HERE
Preaching on Oneonta District
Facilitated by Pastor Dave Pritchard Fri., Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., AND Sat., Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must attend BOTH. Location to be determined--either Afton or Sidney UMC.
Students are responsible for ordering their own books: "From Your Heart to Theirs, Participant's Guide: Delivering an Effective Sermon", Franks and Carroll.
To register, for fee information or questions for this course,
pritchard.dave06@gmail.com
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New Places for New People Campaign Continues Through November 1
There are currently close to 100 New Faith Communities in Upper New York (UNY). A lot of the funding comes from the New Beginnings Fund —a fund that was set up at the time of the formation of the UNY Conference and has been fed by the income of the sales of closed church properties. But the income of sold churches has not kept up with need. Because of this the Conference Leadership Team has approved a plan to create a new campaign fundraiser called “New Places for New People Partners.”
Every individual who makes a gift of $100 or more will receive a button like the one pictured. Congregations that give at least $500 will receive a certificate recognizing them as a "New Places for New People"Partner Church. Churches should list Advance Special #664 in the memo line of their checks; individuals should write "New Places for New People" in the memo line of their checks.
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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Pastor Area Connect Groups are for those serving a church as the Pastoral or Deacon Leader
North PAC: 10 a.m., 10-3-19, (First Thursday), Boonville UMC
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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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"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 contructing wooden blessing boxes and other Mission HUB projects.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 9, with lunch included. Contact Mark Jones, msjwelshman@yahoo.com, 315-749-3700, by Oct. 26th if you can take part.
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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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