Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
November 20, 2019
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District Office Closed Week of November 24th
Due to Holidays and Vacations, the District Office is closed the week of November 24th. We are out of the office for meetings December 3. The Office will reopen December 4 at 9: 30 a.m.
No e-news Nov. 27th.
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Prayer Focus
Week of November 24
Mohawk District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Rev. Bob Kolvik-Campbell
Week of December 1
Georgetown UMC
and
South Otselic UMC
Pastor Melanie Simmons
Prayers are needed for the family of
Rosemary Johnson
, spouse of Rev. Carl Johnson. Rosemary died Nov. 11.
More information is listed below.
Prayers are appreciated for
Rev. Martie Fischer,
retired,
She had knee
replacement Nov. 18.
Please pray for a
successful surgery
and speedy recovery.
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the 2019-20 Prayer Calendar
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Update - Rosemary P. Italiano Johnson
Prayers are needed for the family of Rosemary P. Johnson, 76.
Rosemary passed away Nov. 11. A
Memorial Service will take place
2 p.m., Dec. 14, at South Otselic UMC.
Rosemary was the spouse of Rev. Carl Johnson, retired.
Rev. Johnson previously served as Mohawk District Superintendent,
and as Pastor at South Otselic, Oneida: St. Paul's, Horseheads,
First UMC of New Hartford, Protestant Chaplain at Syracuse University, Syracuse: James Street, Clay, Lyons and Geneva.
Send condolences to:
Rev. Carl Johnson
796 County Road 13
South Otselic, NY 13155
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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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Churches:
Paperwork is due 2 weeks ahead to Mohawk District. Please bring snacks to share with everyone.
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South/Southwest: Saturday, November 23, at Oriskany Falls
9-10 a.m.:
Church Conference – Bouckville, Deansboro, Madison, Oriskany Falls
10:15 – 11 a.m.:
Worship for 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. groups
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.:
Church Conference – Cold Brook, Newport, Ohio
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.:
Church Conference – East Hamilton, Georgetown, Leonardsville, South Otselic
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.:
Worship for 1:30 and 3:45 p.m. groups
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.:
Church Conference – Cedar Lake, Poolville, Pratts Hollow, West Winfield Federated
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Resources available for United Methodist Student Day 11-24-19
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nited Methodist Student Day is Nov. 24. Our generosity will provide scholar-ships to students who need financial assistance to further their education and become strong Christian leaders.
United Methodist Communications has assembled resources to encourage and jump start your celebration. We've put together sermon starters, talking points, bulletin inserts, videos and other resource that will help educate your congregation on the importance of supporting this church-wide special Sunday with offering.
Click here
to find resources to support your preparations for this Special Sunday.
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Salisbury Center and Stratford UMCs collected 250 Operation
Christmas Child shoebox gifts. Way to go for God!
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LET’s MAKE EXERCISE AN ACT OF WORSHIP
Do you sweat everyday with Jesus? What about “
CROSS
train?” Do you dance before the Lord like David did? Are you ready to start thinking WELLNESS instead of Illness?
God inspired me almost two years ago to share my love for exercise by forming a group called Faith Fitness and Fellowship.
Even though I am not a certified personal trainer, I have acquired a vast amount of knowledge over the past 25 years pertaining to using proper form and intensity.
Most of the choreography I base our workouts on are derived from videos streaming over YouTube, and focus on easy to follow dance fitness routines and weight training. There are also times where I will set up 6-8 stations each with a designated exercise to perform before moving on to the next one.
Typically, our time together begins with a few moments for prayer/devotion, and a warm up. Then, we continue to get our heart rates up and muscles warm for another 30-40 minutes before cooling down and stretching. The music I select is upbeat, fun and most importantly uplifting. You will leave class feeling stronger both physically and spiritually and a bit sweaty too.
We meet every Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee Street in New Hartford.
I encourage you to give Faith Fitness and Fellowship a try, even if it has been a while since you worked out, or you don't feel coordinated enough. I demonstrate modifications for a lot of the moves. Always remember, as long as you are moving, you are heading in the right direction towards wellness. Come join us. BRING A FRIEND and set the tone for your week with a great workout and a little worship. Remember goals are met with consistent daily choices. Questions? Please call Cathy Garrabrant @ 315-534-8437
“God created it. Jesus died for it. The spirit lives in it.
I'd better take care of it.”
YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Requirements: Sneakers, water and the desire to feel joy!
Optional: Towel, mat and light hand weights.
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Mohawk District,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitesboro, NY. Over the course of the past few years
the church has started a warm clothing giveaway ministry
where we collect donated items (coats, blankets, socks, hats, gloves, etc.) and distribute them in downtown Utica. It warms my heart to see the joy on people’s faces by being able to provide them a warm jacket or blanket.
On November 9
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we were able to serve over 100 people at our most recent give away and yet the need was so great we had to turn people away. We are looking for assistance with our ministry and are
asking you and the members of your congregation to consider setting up a donation bin for such items
. These items can be collected from your church or delivered to Trinity UMC.
Santana M King
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All Clergy, Lay Pastors and their families are asked to join
DS Abel and Rebecca Roy for a Christmas Open House.
Details are available below.
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South Otselic UMC invites you to some events upcoming at the church:
Dec. 1
– Countryside Community Choir Cantata “Love Made a Way”, 2:30 PM
Dec. 7
– Live Nativity, Noon - 2 PM,
Rolling Hills Old Time Gospel Quartet, 2-3 PM (weather dependent)
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Contemporary Thursday Worship
with Holy Communion Nov. 21
East Schuyler UMC offers Thursday Contemporary Worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. All are welcome!
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Send Volunteers Throughout the US
& the Globe in the Name of Christ
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission connects you with opportunities to put
your Christian love in action.
To continue this work UMVIM needs
help from people like you - YOU know
the work is transformative for those who go, those who give, and those who host.
To meet our mission budget for 2020,
we need an additional $20,000.
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Delta UMC Christmas Cookie Sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 14
Corner of Hawkins Corners Road
and Route 26 North, Rome, NY
Wide selection of homemade cookies
$10 pp. Gloves and containers provided.
The church is accessible for people
with different physical abilities.
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Upper NY Local Pastors Licensing School
Date
: April 19-25, 2020
Location:
Camp Casowasco, Moravia
Arrival time:
Welcoming begins at 4:15 p.m., April 19
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, dinner at 5:30 p.m.
On-line registration availability
will be
set up at the appropriate time.
If an interpreter is required, please share that information as soon as possible. Questions? Pastor Caroline Simmons:
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evcsimmons@gmail.com
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New York State Minimum
Wage increases Dec. 31, 2019
Applies to all non-exempt employees.
This includes churches who have non-
exempt employees. For questions,
contact Tracy Rickett, UNY
Human Resources Generalist,
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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., 12:30 to 6 p.m,
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