October is Pastor Appreciation Month
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A NOTE FROM NANCY
Hi, Friends,
As I trust all of you know, October is Pastor Appreciation Month. What is your congregation doing to show appreciation for your pastor? What are
you
doing to show appreciation to your pastor? If your pastor is married and/or has a family, it’s also a time to show appreciation to them. I also trust that this doesn’t just happen in October, but that pastors and parishioners show appreciation to each other – throughout the year.
Yesterday, as I had the opportunity to preach, my text was II Timothy 1:1-14, which shows an encouraging letter from Paul to his young protégé in the faith, Timothy.
To begin my sermon, I shared this postcard that I received a several year ago:
Dear Nancy,
We had prayer for you this morning, giving thanks for your life and work in His kingdom on earth. We asked that you would enjoy a continued sense of purpose, a healthy life and a great deal of physical and mental strength. May you walk with Christ every moment, be filled by His Holy Spirit, and know that peace which passes human understanding.
I can’t begin to tell you what an encouragement that post card was to me! It was written by a retired pastor and his wife who felt called to a ministry of encouraging pastors. Each morning they would pray for a different pastor and then send that pastor a postcard like the one I received – something so simple, yet so meaningful. I showed my appreciation to this couple for the note, and told them I needed that encouragement more than they could ever know, right at the time I received it. Isn’t that just like God?! Thanks be to God that this couple listened to the nudging of the Holy Spirit! What a blessing!
Please encourage your pastors! Pray for them, share your faith with them, support them, etc.
Pastors of the Mountain View District:
Know that your District Superintendent appreciates you very much. Ministry is extremely challenging, and yet the joys are amazing. It is a privilege to be in ministry with you.
God bless, and thank you for all the ways you live out God’s call on your lives, as you continue to faithfully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ!
With You in the Journey,
Nancy
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Events In & Around the Mountain View District
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Happenings
For the Week of Oct. 7-14, 2019
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Local Churches & Pastors to Pray for This Week
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Cohocton & N. Cohocton UMC's & Pastor Cathy Fox
Corning First UMC & Pastor Connie Seifert
Corning Grace UMC & Pastor Mike Kelly
Erin & Sullivanville UMC's & Pastor Michaela St.Marie
Garwoods & S. Dansville UMC's & Pastor Greg White
10/7/19
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DEADLINE FOR THIS IS OCT. 9th
UPDATED New York State Mandated Sexual Harassment Policy & Prevention Training for All Employers.
This means churches too
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In addition to the sexual harassment prevention training requirement, each employer is required to have a sexual harassment prevention policy in place. This policy should be shared with employees prior to the training.
Click here for free training materials available from New York State (NYS). Training materials are available in a variety of languages and should be provided in the employee’s primary language.
Please note the training
materials provided by New York State do not alone meet the interactive requirement. If you choose to use the New York State training materials, you will need to add to it to meet the interactive requirement. For information on the interactive requirement, please visit the NYS website.
Here are two sites you can visit for training's that meet the NYS requirements.
9/9/19
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Roast Beef Dinner at Belmont UMC
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WHEN: Wed., Oct. 9th, 2019
WHERE: Belmont UMC
7 Park Circle
Belmont, NY
TIME: 5:00-6:30 pm
MENU: Roast Beef, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Season Stuffing, Vegetable, Dessert
TICKETS: $12.00
Please Call: 585-268-5471
9/16/19
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Roast Pork Dinner
Sullivanville UMC
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WHEN: Thurs. Oct.10th, 2019
WHERE: Sullivanville UMC
69 Sullivanville Rd.
Horseheads, NY 14845
TIME: 4:00-6:00 pm
MENU: Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Salad, Dessert
COST: Free Will Offering
9/30/19
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Fall Turkey Dinner- Addison UMC
WHEN: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019
WHERE: Addison UMC
8 Front St.
Addison, NY 14801
TIME: 4:30pm til gone
MENU: Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings.
Family style-sit down dinner.
COST: Adults: $10 Children 12 & under: $5 Preschoolers: FREE
Everyone is welcome!!!
10/7/19
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Annual Rummage Sale
WHEN:
Sat., October 12th,
2019
WHERE:Corning Grace UMC
199 Bridge St.
Corning, NY
TIME: 8:30-2:00pm
GRACE CAFE`MENU: Serving Breakfast Pizza & Lunch. Sticky Buns, Hot Dogs & Meat Sauce, Pulled Pork, Macaroni Salad, Homemade Cookies, Lemonade, Ice Tea, Coffee, Water.
AND: Special Table Featuring Baked Goods and Gertrude Hawk candy bars! Proceeds from the sale of these benefit the Children's Back Pack Program
10/7/19
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Jacobs Brothers Concert- United Church of Painted Post
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WHEN: Sun., Oct. 13th, 2019
WHERE: United Church of Painted Post
201 Hamilton St.
Painted Post, NY 14870
TIME: 10-11am (during worship hour)
COST: Free Will Offering
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Mentor Training Being Offered
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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.
WHEN: Tues., Nov. 19th, 2019
WHERE:
Finger Lakes District Office
12 North Park St., Suite 11
Seneca Fall, NY 13148
TIME:
1:00-3:00 pm
COST:
Free
MORE INFO:
315-781-0188 or email
9/30/19
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Continuing Education Requirements for Clergy
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Attention: All clergy under appointment or assignment are required to complete
2 CEUs (20 contact hours)
per year
OR accumulative
8 CEUs (80 contacts hours)
per quadrennium and will
provide documentation to the
District Superintendent, unless enrolled and attending Course of Study or Seminary Degree Program.
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UPDATED for WINTER WEEKEND!
Wesley Course of Study Extension School in Liverpool
Click here
for more information, including admission requirements and local pastor responsibilities.
9/23/19
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ATTENTION! All Course of Study Students planning on attending the UNY Satellite School at The UNY Conference Center in Liverpool NY
December 13th will be here before you know it!!!!!
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT
to register.
There is no reason to WAIT to the last minute to register!!!
No Money is needed to register!
You are billed closer to the date of classes.
ALSO:
Please be aware that the
class you want to take
may close BEFORE the deadline date if they reach the quota for the class. You may not realize that
OTHER Conferences Licensed Local Pastors can attend any of the Wesley Seminary Satellite schools.
Register NOW
for the Winter Weekend of COS in UNY. Again, you no longer need to send your money with registration....Wesley Theological Seminary will bill you later.
The
deadline to register for the
Winter Weekend of the
Upper New York Satellite
School - is
Friday, December 13th.
Your registration needs to be in the HANDS OF WESLEY SEMINARY before
Friday, December 13th.
Courses being offered for the Winter Weekend are:
- 121-Bible 1: Introduction
- 224- Administration & Polity
- 424- Ethics
Please remember that once you complete the registration form it has
two "stops" to make before it can be sent to Wesley Seminary:
1st Stop: District office; once Nancy signs the form, we mail it to
2nd Stop: COS Registrar; once Betsy O'Flynn signs it, she sends it to Wesley.
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Also make sure you have both your WTS (Wesley Theological Seminary) ID # and the PID from GBHEM (you may obtain your PID by contacting Pam Frost at:
Please do not send the registration form directly to Wesley; you cannot be registered for a class without the required signatures. Please send your registration form and 1 stamped envelopes (I have pre-addressed labels already made for Betsy) to the District office as far in advance as possible to ensure that you meet the
December 13th deadline for Winter Weekend classes.
AGAIN:
Please be aware that the
class you want to take
may close BEFORE the deadline date if they reach the quota for the class.
9/23/19
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Bishop's Retreat-Rochester
Oct. 22-24,2019
The 2019 Bishop's Retreat is
October 22-24, 2019
at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, NY. The theme is, “Biblical Risk Takers” and the keynote speaker is the Rev. Grace Imathiu. For more information such as keynote speaker, schedule, and workshop information, please click the link below!
6/24/19
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This is the Resource that Nancy recommended
to you at the Fall Pastors Meetings
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How to use VitalSigns
We introduced you to VitalSigns, a platform that can help your church to track key indicators and uncover important insights.
Click here
to watch a video that shows you just how easy this program is to use.
Track data, gain insight, and help your church with VitalSigns
The VitalSigns dashboard is a tool that allows churches to track church growth indicators, such as weekly worship attendance, professions of faith, small group participation, missional participation, and financial giving. It is a deeper level of insight, support, and accountability that tracks and trends vital information in an easy-to-understand dashboard.
The General Council on Finance and Administration pays for this software through General Church apportionment's - which the Upper New York Conference paid in full in 2016. The UNY Conference began using VitalSigns about 18 months ago, and so far, 38 UNY churches have signed up.
Click here
to learn how VitalSigns can help your church.
For more information about the VitalSigns tool, free to all United Methodist
churches, contact Aaron Bouwens, Upper New York Conference Director of Vital Congregations at
AaronBouwens@unyumc.org
9/23/19
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NEW BEGINNINGS UMC
WHEN:
Sat., October 19th,
2019
WHERE: New Beginnings UMC
300 East Miller St.
Elmira, NY 14904
TIME: 10:00-3:00pm
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Autumn Fest at UMC of Hornell
WHEN:
Sat., October 19th,
2019
WHERE: Hornell UMC
7528 North Main St. Ext.
Hornell, NY 14843
TIME: 9:00-3:00pm
OTHER: Bake Sale, Craft Items, Know Goods, Christmas Table, Jewelry, Rada Knives, Books & Puzzles, Cheese & Cheese Curd, Pickled Beets, New-to You and a Silent Auction.
Lunch will be served all day consisting of Chili, Vegetable Beef Soup, Sandwiches, Pie by the Piece and Beverages.
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Harvest Dinner at First United Methodist
Church in Horseheads
WHEN:
Sat., October 26th,
2019
WHERE: First United Methodist Church in Horseheads
1034 West Broad St.
Horseheads, NY 14845
TIME: Seating 4:30-til sold out
Take-outs available 4:30- til gone
MENU: Scrumptious Oven Roasted Turkey, Savory Homemade Stuffing, Wonderfully Smashed Potatoes, Delicious Butternut Squash, By Golly, Good Gracious Green Beans, Crisp Homemade Cabbage Salad, Tangy Cranberry Jelly, AND Delicious Breads & Pies.
COST: Adults-$9.00 Take-outs-$10 5-12 yr. olds-$5, under 5-Free
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Church Bazaar & Craft Show
WHEN:
Sat., November 9th,
2019
WHERE: Corning Grace UMC
199 Bridge St.
Corning, NY
TIME: 9:00-2:00pm
GRACE CAFE`: Lunch will be available
MORE INFO: contact Pam 607-546-7767
Multiple Vendors
Come & Find that Special Item that you've been looking for!!
10/7/19
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Mountain View District's Winter
Lay Servant Ministries
January & February 2020
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Mountain View's Winter Lay Servant Ministries Training is scheduled for the following:
WHEN: Sundays: January 5th, 12th, 26th and February 2nd, 2020.
(Snow date is February 9th)
WHERE: Campbell UMC
8516 Main St.
Campbell, NY 14821
TIME: 2-5pm
COST: $15 plus you order & purchase your own books
REGISTRATION: Registration and payment must be received by
December 20th
deadline
(make check out to
UNYUMC)
mail registration form & check to:
Marilyn Farwell, Lay Servant Registrar
2119 A College Ave.
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
OTHER INFO: You
MUST ATTEND ALL 4 course sessions
The following classes will be offered:
Basic Course, taught by Larry Crandell & Susan Silhan
Called to Preach, taught by Pastor Veronica Seeley & Peter O'Neill
Accountable Discipleship, taught by Rev. Nancy Adams
Click here for Lay Servant Flyer & registration form.
10/7/19
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
IN & AROUND the DISTRICT
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This year we invite you to participate in a CROP Competition here in the Corning community. Any congregation, organization or individual may plan a public event to raise money to fight world hunger. We will keep track and compete to see who can raise the most money for CROP 2019. First United Methodist Church will hold a kickoff CROP event on October 16th, 144 Cedar Street.
You are invited! CROP 2019 Competition Potluck Dinner
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 16th,
2019
WHERE:First UMC of Corning
144 Cedar St.
Corning, NY 14830
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
OTHER:Bring a dish to pass, a non-perishable food item (or personal hygiene donation) and dollar donations to fight world hunger. Bring a date, time and location for your event too. Hand out invitations. We hope to have several of these events over the next year. Together, we can take steps to end world hunger.
CONTACT: 607-684-6239
9/30/19
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Harvest Dinner
Odessa-Catharine UMC
WHEN:
Sat., October 19th,
2019
WHERE:Odessa-Catharine UMC
205 Church St.
Odessa, NY
TIME: 5:00-7:00pm
(Take-outs available at 4:30pm)
COST: Adults:$9.50~Children under 10:$5.00
MENU: Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, All the Fixings, Plus Delicious Homemade Pies!
9/30/19
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Annual Bazaar at Hammondsport UMC
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WHEN: Sat., Oct. 19th, 2019
WHERE: Hammondsport UMC
35 Lake St.
Hammondsport , NY
TIME: 8:00 am-2:30 pm
9/16/19
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Opioid Crisis in Western NY, Past, Present, and Future
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The Bethesda Foundation and Steuben County Medical Society would like to invite you to a lecture with Michael Mendoza M.D., M.P.H.
ALL are
welcome and invited to attend!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
WHERE: Main Place
251 Main St.
Hornell, NY 14843
TIME: Hors d'oeuvres will be served at
6:00 pm
Lecture commencing at 6:30pm
RSVP: Please RSVP by October 10th
9/23/19
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Harvest Dinner at Presho UMC
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WHEN: Sat., Oct. 26th, 2019
WHERE: Presho UMC
1727 Indian Hills Rd.
(Exit 6 Presho off I-99)
Presho, NY
SERVING TIMES: 4:00,5:00,& 6:00 pm
(Please arrive just before the seating time)
MENU: Turkey and All the 'Fixins', Homemade pie and a beverage
TICKETS: Adults-$11, 65+-$10, 6-10yrs. $5,
5 & under- FREE
QUESTIONS: 607-523-7236
TAKEOUTS- Reservations for take outs
must be made Friday, Oct. 25th between 10am-2pm
at Church # 607-523-7250. Pickup for takeouts will be Sat. Oct. 26th between 3 and 4 pm.
9/23/19
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Cornerstone's Fall Lay Servant Ministries
Sign up NOW
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Cornerstone's Fall Lay Servant Ministries Training is scheduled
October 18-
19 at East Randolph UMC, 122 Church St. In addition to the Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course, taught by Pastor John Dedloff, the following classes will be offered:
Called to Preach, taught by Pastor Warren VanDewark
Leading Worship, taught by Rev. Susan Hadley
Public Prayer, taught by Rev. Carmen Perry
Cost for the training (Friday evening, all day Saturday) is $25 and includes snacks during breaks and lunch on Saturday. Participants are required to register in advance (by October 4) and purchase their own books.
Registration and payment must be received by the October 4 deadline, mailed or delivered to Cornerstone District Office, 663 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, NY, 14701.
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The Genesse Valley District Lay Servant Ministries Fall Retreat
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WHEN: Nov. 1-3, 2019
WHERE: Asbury Retreat Center
COURSES OFFERED:
- Basic
- Prayer & Meditation Practices
- Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolutions
- Hymns & Hymnals
REGISTRATION: By Oct. 16th
ALL are Welcome!!!!
9/30/19
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Tending the Soul
REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!
Tending the Soul is a program designed to train individuals in Missional Spiritual Direction and Congregational Formation. The two-year training program offers learning and formational experiences in classroom and small group settings. Along with one-on-one soul care in a more formal spiritual direction setting, this training moves participants toward a posture of spiritual direction within the wider context of the neighborhood of one’s work, travel, and life in community. The program will be held at Sky Lake Camp and Retreat Center and will begin in
November 2019.
Click here for the brochure with more detail about the program
7/15/19
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Mark your calendars!!!!
Mountain View District's Winter
Lay Servant Ministries
Mountain View's Winter Lay Servant Ministries Training is scheduled for the following:
WHEN: Sundays: January 5th, 12th, 26th and February 2nd. (Snow date is February 9th)
WHERE: Campbell UMC
8516 Main St.
Campbell, NY 14821
TIME: 2-5pm
COST: $15 plus you order & purchase your own books
REGISTRATION:
Ends DEC. 20,2019
Registration and payment must be received by the December 20 deadline, mailed to:
Marilyn Farwell, Lay Servant Registrar
2119 A College Ave.
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
OTHER INFO: You
MUST ATTEND ALL 4 course sessions
The following classes will be offered:
Basic Course, taught by Larry Crandell & Susan Silhan
Called to Preach, taught by Pastor Veronica Seeley & Peter O'Neill
Accountable Discipleship, taught by Rev. Nancy Adams
Click here for Lay Servant Flyer & registration form.
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Check out this website. ResourceUMC is a new, comprehensive website that empowers you to search for and quickly find resources and tools from across the connection.
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The October Bridge is now available
The October I issue of the Bridge is now available for download. It is available in both color and black & white formats.
Click here to select the version you prefer and make copies as necessary.
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2020 Clergy Compensation Materials
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Please be aware that the Benefits Office no longer prints packets for clergy or SPRC chairs.
All materials are sent by email
to clergy and
SPRC chairs
and are also available on the conference website. This material has been emailed to SPRC chairs.
IF you or your SPRC chair has not received this please contact the District Office.
This is another reason for churches to provide the District Office with an accurate Local Church-UNYAC Leadership Interface Form.
Please let the District Office know if you have had a change in SPRC chair within the last year, so that we can update the conference database
8/19/19
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Rev. Nancy Adams
District Superintendent
Patti Gridley
District Administrative Assistant
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Mountain View District Office
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810
(Our Location Address) 35 Wilkes Ave., Suite 101
Bath, NY 14810
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We DO have a Facebook Page!
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