Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
October 2, 2019
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What a Great Blessing to
Celebrate World Communion
Sunday with You Oct. 6
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
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Prayer Focus
Week of October 6
Constantia UMC
and
West Monroe UMC
Rev. David Carnie
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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World Communion Sunday
is Oct. 6, 2019
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Come to church this
World Communion Sunday,
celebrated Oct. 6, 2019,
and joyfully receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. As you are offered the bread and cup, remember that you are part of the Church Universal, united in Christ across time and space.
Come also prepared to give generously to The United Methodist Church’s
World Communion Offering
. Your gifts will assist those whom God has gifted to learn and to serve in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Appreciation Month
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Need some ideas how to honor your Pastor? Check out these tips from umc.org:
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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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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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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.
Correction: Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts
**Location is corrected**
at
Middleville UMC, 24 Fairfield St., 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 class at:
www.ama
zon.com
.
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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"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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Rummage Sale/Bake Sale
Fall rummage sale and
homemade baked goods
Fri., Oct. 4th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.:
Sat., Oct. 5th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday is Bag Day
Lairdsville United Methodist Church
Route 5, Kirkland, NY
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A Gymanfa Ganu
Fall Festival of Song
in the Welsh Tradition
3 p.m., Oct. 13,
Tabernacle Baptist Church,
12 Hopper St, Utica.
Sponsored by St. David's Society.
"tebach" (reception) will follow.
Free will offering received.
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Basic Safe Sanctuary Training
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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Oneida: St. Paul's is looking for
the
Deep Blue One-Room
Sunday School DVD
from
Summer 2018. Their set they
purchased didn't include the DVD.
If you would loan a copy, it
would be much appreciated!
Call Miriam, 315-363-0418
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Mission Benefit Breakfast
7 -11 a.m., Oct. 5,
United Church of Canastota
144 Center St., Canastota
to benefit medical
mission to Nicaragua.
Menu: Eggs, pancakes,
French toast, home fries,
bacon, sausage, beverage.
Cost: $8; ages 5-11, $5;
age 4 and younger eat free
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Ladies' Day Out
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 12,
Vernon UMC
The theme is
A Grand New Day
There will be lunch, videos,
Bible Study and a Love Feast.
Guest speaker - Deacon Becky Guthrie
Cost is $5.
Bring chocolate to share.
Call Sharon, 315-762-3210, to register.
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Christmas Carousel
Morning Star UMC
36 Second St., Ilion, NY
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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Clergy Breakfast
All clergy invited to
Denny's, 8548 Seneca Tpk.,
New Hartford, NY,
8:30 a.m., Thursdays.
Questions? Becky Guthrie,
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