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Weekly Email News
EMAIL ADDRESSES: To reach Alyce – [email protected]
To reach Stacey – [email protected] District Office Phone Number: 814.361.2464
District Office Fax Number: 814.361.2465
JOHNSTOWN DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 1 pm
Wednesday August 9, 2017
510 Locust Street
Johnstown, PA 15901 Johnstown District of
the United Methodist Church
Attention “Treasure” Hunters! And so goes the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!” If you are a “Treasure” Hunter, please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 9
th from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon and
plan go shopping at the Westmont U. M. Church Yard Sale. The event will be held in the church basement and there will also be baked goods for sale. The church is located at 1428 Menoher Blvd. in the Westmont section of Johnstown. We look forward to seeing you then!
September 24, 1:30 PM at Arbutus Park Manor Chapel will be a day of History and Memories of Arbutus Park Camp Ground. The public is welcome. If anyone has pictures, memorabilia, or memories they would like to share, please bring them to the Main Office. Thank you. Chaplain John Hollis
Arbutus Park Manor will have two special events in August:
On Sunday, August 6, 2 PM Michael Facciani, “Johnstown’s Robert Goulet,” will sing. Holy Communion will follow.
On Sunday, August 27, 2 PM Steve and Apryl Caldwell, Gospel Sounds Duet, will sing a mix of
traditional and Southern Gospel music.
A free will offering will be received on both occasions. The public is invited.
Learn Biblical Hebrew The Johnstown District School of Biblical Language is again offering an opportunity to learn Biblical Hebrew at a basic or advanced level. An award of up to 7 CEU’s is possible. Cost is $10 per session. Meet on Thursday mornings, beginning in September. Interested? Please consult Dr. David Stains, 814-539-0532 or [email protected].
ATTENTION: CHURCHES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SUMMER MUSICIANS
I am interested if there is a need. I lead worship with guitar and harmonica, current contemporary music and hymns. I play with Oakland UMC and the first that I would be available to play outside of Oakland would be in August. Let me know where I could help serve. Nate Bunnell Cell: 814-525-9322 [email protected] The best time to contact me via phone is after 5 pm or on the weekend. I check my e-mail regularly.
PASTORS – WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are asking our Pastors to encourage your Lay Leaders to keep a look out in their mail for information regarding September Lay Leader Classes coming from Nancy Demi, Johnstown District Lay Leader. The classes will begin in September, so we need them to open the mail when they receive it and respond accordingly. Thanks for all of your help!
PLEASE JOIN US IN THE RISE AGAINST HUNGER! Fundraiser Donations Drive with Goodwill ‘by the pound’ to benefit Rise Against Hunger, riseagainsthunger.org. Eligible Items: clothing, linens, housewares, shoes, purses, toys, glassware, cooking accessories, pictures, sports equipment, tools, small musical instruments, electronics (no TVs), books, jewelry, knick-knacks, and light furniture items (e.g., kitchen chairs, small tables) Collection Dates & Times: Saturday, August 5, 2017 Saturday, August 26, 2017 9 am to Noon 9 am to Noon Elton Zion UM Church Mt. Hope UM Church 1089 Mt. Airy Drive, Elton 258 Mt. Hope Road, South Fork
2017 Belmont U.M. Church Health Fair
The Belmont U. M. Church Wellness Committee will sponsor their fourth annual Health Fair at Belmont Church Saturday, September 9
th
from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Health Fair is open to everyone in the community with no entry fee. There will be over twenty vendors participating offering valuable information/education about their services and some vendors will provide screenings related to their services. You will be able to get your flu shot by a registered pharmacist that day. In addition, there will be door prizes and a gob sale. Read on for more details on TWO Special Events to be held in conjunction with the Belmont UMC 2017 Health Fair.
TWO Special Events with the Belmont U. M. C. Health Fair
Blood Screening In conjunction with the Belmont U. M. Church Health Fair on Saturday, September 9
th, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center
will conduct a community lab blood screening from 7 AM to 9 AM on Health Fair day. To schedule an appointment for the blood screening, please call 814-467-3961. A 12-14 hour fast is
recommended. No physician order is needed & walk-ins are welcome.
GOODWILL Collection Truck In conjunction with our Health Fair at Belmont UMC on Saturday, September 9
th, a Goodwill collection truck will be in
lower parking lot of the Belmont U. M. Church from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Proceeds from the collection benefit the ministries of the Belmont U. M. Church. Items eligible for donation include:
Clothing Linens Housewares Shoes Purses Sports Equipment Glassware Pictures Cooking Accessories Tools Books Small Musical Instruments Toys Jewelry Knick-Knacks Electronics*
Light Furniture Items (e.g., kitchen chairs, small tables) *PLEASE: NO washers, dryers, or TV’s
Start cleaning out your closets to help Goodwill!
The Forest Hills Ministerium is sponsoring AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL FAMILY EVENT on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, at the ST. MICHAEL FIREMEN’S PARK. There will be a YOUTH EVENT from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and a COVERED DISH DINNER from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. At 7:00 PM there will be a FAMILY EVENT (REVIVAL) with Western Pa Conference Evangelists John & Christine Zimmerman. Music will be provided by the Ebensburg Praise Team. Everyone is invited and we hope that you will bring your family, friends and neighbors! Hey Pastor! I wanted to quickly remind you that the second annual Johnstown Festival of Hope is rapidly approaching! The festival will be held September 15-17 at the GJHS Cochran Auditorium. We are expecting not just a great event, but a great move of God for our city! I would like to host a short meeting for pastors and church leaders to give you an idea of what to expect and how you can be a part of the festival this year. If you are able, please mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 9 at 12pm. We will meet at FloodCity Cafe for approximately 1 hour (12pm-1pm) and no longer than 1.5 hours. My team and I will be sending emails out and posting on Facebook as the festival approaches but this meeting will be the best way to receive info quickly and up front. Please do your best to be there. You don't want to miss it! Please RSVP to this email if you plan to attend.
INFO AT A GLANCE WHAT: Festival of Hope Pastor/Leader's Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, August 9 at 12pm - TODAY WHERE: FloodCity Cafe (137 Clinton St, Johnstown, PA 15901) Expectantly,
Josiah Smith Lead Pastor 814.283.5473 cityreachjohnstown.com
Crafters Wanted for the
Farewell to Summer Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, August 26
th 10am – 4pm
Scalp Level Trinity UM Church
751 Horn Road, Windber
We are looking for more crafters and artisans to participate in our show. No commercial
vendors please. If interested, contact the church office at 814-467-9051 for details.
Continuing Education Opportunities Spanish for Ministry II: Review and Advance
By popular request, we are again offering an opportunity to learn basic Spanish and/or advance in your experience of the language. We offer the course as “Spanish for Ministry” with the frequent use of Bible Readings and praise choruses to better equip those who plan to participate in Prison Ministry, UMVIM missions, or other Christian worship and service experiences. Award- 7 CEU’s, awarded through Johnstown and Indiana Districts Where- Armagh United Methodist Church When- Wednesday mornings, beginning at 9:30 am on September 13. Plan for 30 sessions.
Cost- $300 (Consult Continuing Education for scholarships). Free to members of Beulah or Armagh Churches. Textbook provided by Prison Outreach Ministries. You will need to acquire a Spanish Bible (Reina Valera, 1960 translation).
Questions? - Contact Dr. David Stains 814-539-0532 or 539-0044 or [email protected]
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Volunteers Needed RISE – a light dinner followed by a contemporary Worship and Praise Service every Thursday night at the Garfield Street UMC at 6 pm. RISE is a shared ministry of the United for God Cooperative and the Ebensburg UMC. This ministry is growing, already we are adding more partners, most recently Homestead Ave. UMC. You are invited to be part of this new ministry! There are opportunities for everyone to share the love of Christ and to use their gifts. Help is needed in cooking, serving, clean up, welcoming, singing, playing a musical instrument and just worshiping with others. Please let Pastor Carol know if you are willing to help. You do not have to commit to any particular number of times, just as your schedule allows. The Spirit is rising in Johnstown!
Pastors & Laity Would you like to have a picture drawn of your church(es), home, barn, business, etc? Many of us are not aware that we have a professional artist among our Johnstown district! Gregory Stiver, Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Moxham, is an artist and specializes in pencil drawing churches & buildings! If you are interested in having something drawn, please contact Greg at 814-410-2064 or 724-970-4444 or
email: [email protected]. Greg has done many, many drawings in the last few years and has a portfolio to show for it. These drawings are great for churches celebrating Anniversaries also. Prices are very reasonable!
“MESSY CHURCH” Park Ave UMC will sponsor "Messy Church" the last Saturday of every month from 3-5 pm. This is an event that highlights the family. There is a time of welcoming, a craft or game time, a time for celebration and each month we will be serving a meal and the best part is it is absolutely free. Call the church for more details at 814-288-4725. We'll see you at "Messy Church".
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! JUMP is looking for retired men and women who are seeking a rewarding experience. PAY: NONE BENEFITS: Investment in your community; serve God by doing ministry to help the less fortunate Current JUMP leaders are aging and dealing with health limitations. They will help with permits, design, materials transport, and paperwork. Priority for jobs goes to handicap needs, followed by home repairs addressing safety issues. Teams are generally 3 to 5 people and most jobs are completed in 2 to 3 days. We need team leaders and team workers, hopefully with some fix-it experience, but we will train any interested individual. This is a part-time volunteer effort. JUMP has tools but bringing your own is encouraged. Access to a small truck or van is also helpful but not necessary. For more information, call Franklin Street UMC at 535-8288.
CLERGY REMINDERS: UPCOMING DEADLINES: All clergy - please give this your immediate attention. Please check "Required Annual Forms" on the WPAUMC website for more information. Of course, all of these deadlines can be met BEFORE the deadline! Clergy Profile for Cabinet – Updated online before your one to one with Alyce. Hard copy must be sent to District office one week prior to your one to one interview. Church Profile for Cabinet – Must be updated online prior to Charge Conference. Church Parsonage Form – Must be updated prior to charge Conference.
District Prayer Chain - Rev. Art Black and Family - Rev. Paul Mize and Family - Rev. Paul Fields - Dottie Walker - Cheryl Adams - Our Country and our Leaders - All Pastors and Laity in the Johnstown District Alyce’s Schedule: Aug 14 – Alyce in office & UMHS Board Meeting pm Aug 15 – Alyce in office Aug 16 – Alyce in office Aug 17 - Alyce in office Aug 18 – Aug 19 – Aug 20 – Alyce preaching at Hastings/Bakerton Conference News and Events
Camping & Retreat Ministry Initiative Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi announced at the 2017 Annual Conference that the conference is being called to raise $5 million in four years for our Western PA Camps and Olmsted Retreat Center. (That is double what we raised for Imagine No Malaria!) In a spontaneous offering, $9,251.52 was collected after she made the announcement preceded by her rappelling from the balcony to the conference floor – in high heels! The Youth added $1,985. Making a total of $11,236.52 to kick off the initiative. Watch for more details as this initiative unfolds.
NEW UMC HANDBOOK The new United Methodist Church Handbook for the next four years is available, providing a detailed overview of the denomination’s beliefs, mission, structure and history. The handbook is a free, go-to resource for anyone in search of information about the church and is helpful for leaders and new members. To View New Information
Continuing Education Events
PARENTING TEENS SEMINAR Learn how to be intentional about parenting teens. Duffy Robbins will help us understand teenage development in 2017 and how we can pass on our legacy of faith to them. Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at the Ingomar UMC, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh. Admission Rates and Registration are $10 admission rate before the event and $15 at the door. Register at www.wpaumc.org/youth. Need more information? Contact Amanda Gilligan at 724-776-2300, ext. 224 or [email protected]
2017 DISABILITY RETREAT AT OLMSTED MANOR September 10-12, 2017
The 2017 Disability Retreat “We Belong” will be at Olmsted Manor on September 10-12, 2017. This retreat is for anyone who lives with a disability and their caregivers. Cost is $141.50 per person. *Financial assistance is available. Please contact Olmsted Manor for more information.
Family Autism Retreat at Jumonville Camp - September 22-24, 2017. This weekend retreat allows families of children living with autism to enjoy a mountaintop experience that will combine coveted parental free time with an opportunity for quality family time. Hope is provided through time for worship, rest and relaxation in a safe Christian setting capable of caring for children with Autism. All ages are welcome! Registration deadline September 15, 2017. Brochure/registration form or Register online
5TH ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT AT PNC PARK Thursday, August 17, 2017. Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Cardinals game at 7:05 pm and stay after the game to hear from Manager Clint Hurdle and many more Pirates Players and Coaches discuss how faith has impacted their lives, both on and off the field. The Faith Night presentation will last approximately 45 minutes. Early bird pricing for groups of 15 or more. Contact Chad Glover at (412) 325-4756 or [email protected] or Ryan Vizzini at (412) 325-4777 or [email protected]
15th Annual Kidz2Kamp Golf Fundraiser on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Cedarbrook Golf Course, intersection of Route 51 & Interstate 70. Cost is $110 per golfer and includes dinner + lunch on the turn. Register and pay by July 15 and save $10 per golfer. More info online at Jumonville.org/event/golf. Deaf Ministry Workshop on Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16 at First UMC, 504 Jackson Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. Presented by Rev. Leo Yates Jr. of the United Methodist Committee on deaf and Hard-of Hearing Ministries and Author of “Deaf Ministry: Ministry Models for Expanding the Kingdom of God”. With its various models, Deaf ministry offers faith communities
ways to grow and make disciples. Join us as we learn more about how to start or expand the Deaf Ministries in our churches and communities.
Session 1 – Friday, September 15: from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Session 2 – Saturday, September 16: from 9 – 11:30 am Session 3 – Saturday, September 16: from 12:30 – 3 pm
(Lunch provided on Saturday for registrants of both sessions) $10 per session or $25 for all three sessions.
Contact Rev. Tom Carr at 814-653-8593 (voice) or [email protected] or Jenny Gordon at
814-590-6097 (voice or text) or [email protected]
Minister's Chorus (Rev. Steve Morse) Rev. Steve Morse is the director of this chorus and would love for you to join him at one of his upcoming concerts.
Upcoming Concerts
Sept. 21, 2017 Linesville/Harmansburg UMC Oct. 19, 2017 Mount Hope UMC Nov. 16, 2017 Brookville First UMC
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE ATTENDING CAL U? California University of PA (CalU) bound students are important to the California United Methodist Church. We would like to do all we can to welcome your student to the California community. Please let us know if you are aware of someone coming to school here so that we may offer at the least a free home cooked meal and more so, a family away from family. Contact info for your student does help us out tremendously. Peace and grace, Pastor Dawn on behalf of California United Methodist Church Outreach Care and Share United Methodist Women 724.986.7508 [email protected]
New Newsletter Available Now!! Prison Outreach Ministry
Keep up with WPA Prison Outreach Ministry volunteers in their latest newsletter. Learn more about the ministry and how you or your church can get involved at: wpapom.org.
EASTBROOK MISSION BARN – Magnet and T-shirt Sale Show your support by purchasing a magnet for the suggested donation of $5 each or $15 each for a t-shirt. All profits will support the mission projects with the Eastbrook Mission Barn. For more information or to place an order, call the Mission Barn at 724-856-8241. Make checks payable to: Eastbrook Mission Barn, 226 Church Lane, New Castle, PA 16101.
Katie Peterson, Deaconess, Church & Community Worker. Katie coordinates the donations and distribution of UMCOR relief supply kits. She assists New Castle UM Churches to enhance ministries in poverty alleviation. This includes building handicap ramps. How to support Katie:
1. Pray – Our prayers are welcome and strengthen her ministry 2. Stay in contact – Ask to receive her newsletter and follow her website and Facebook Page 3. Seek to participate in the ministry Katie serves. Ask about ways to help with missionary
support. 4. Donate to Katies Advance #98242 – 100% of your gifts are used to support missionaries and
they powerfully contribute to the continued health and vitality of United Methodist missionary outreach.
Contribute through your local church, online at www.umcmission.org or by calling 888-252-6174.
Keep Up With Upcoming Events - WPAUMC Conference
The website for upcoming events is: http://www.wpaumc.org/events. The Conference Calendar can now be found on the website under “Calendar” instead of “Events”, to save any confusion. Follow the Western Pennsylvania Conference on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpaumc CONFERENCE MISSION OPPORTUNITIES You can now check our running list of WPA VIM Trip Opportunities online anytime at www.wpaumc.org/opportunities
Summer Volunteers Needed in Connellsville: The Connellsville Flood Recovery Center still has 109 active cases in the aftermath of flooding last August. Volunteer assistance is needed for repair and rebuilding at many of those homes. UM volunteers from several districts, including Erie, Butler, Connellsville, Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and Johnstown have helped. Housing and hospitality for teams serving multiple days is available, but one-day teams are common. One team from Latrobe UMC serves once a month! Volunteers can register online at: connellsvillevolunteers.org/2016/09/08/how-to-volunteer/ or email [email protected]. UMCOR Needs Health, Bedding Kits: Katie Peterson, new executive director of the Eastbrook Mission Barn, notes that UMCOR has put out a call for health and bedding kits. Get kit details at wpaumc.org/MissionBarn. UMCOR Kits Needed: Cleaning buckets, health kit, and bedding kit ingredients can be gathered by local communities and congregations. UMCOR kits can be received at Eastbrook Mission Barn, at the Conference Center or at one of the official Mission Barn sub-depots. Eastbrook Mission Barn is on call to deploy their kits through the UMCOR Relief Supply Network through their national system. Kits collected in UMCOR's name are UMCOR property and unverified kits cannot be given out in UMCOR's name by local groups. UM A.R.M.Y. – Your church can be a youth work camp as Youth and chaperones partner with UM A.R.M.Y. to love your neighbors. www.ne.umarmy.org. Eastbrook Mission Barn – Ramps, relief supplies and Outreach. ALL ages can serve for one day in the New Castle area. www.wpaumc.org/missionbarn
For Mission opportunities, please go to www.wpaumc.org/opportunities. This is the best place to see what is open. Individual Volunteers in Mission: Change your life by becoming an individual volunteer. Learn more at umcmission.org/Get-Involved WPAUMC Volunteers in Mission – United Methodists voluntarily serving people outside the church
– locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
1. What teams can I join? www.wpaumc.org/opportunities
2. How do I learn about leading a team? www.wpaumc.org/VIMtraining
3. Once we have a team planned, what do we do? a. Register your team at www.wpaumc.org/RegisterVIMteams b. Get VIM Insurance at www.umvimnej.org
4. Once our team returns, what do I do? www.wpaumc.org/MissionReport
5. Where can I find local church resources?
a. www.wpaumc.org/localchurchmissions b. Contact Stephanie Gottschalk at [email protected] or 724-776-2300, ext.
241
6. How do I get involved in Disaster Response? a. Take UMCOR training at www.wpaumc.org/DisasterResponse b. Make sure your local church has a local disaster plan c. Volunteer at Eastbrook Mission Barn or one of its satellites
7. What if there is a disaster in my church’s community?
a. Local pastor reports damage to church and with their community to their District
Superintendent b. Local pastor reports damage to church and with their community to Conference Disaster
Response Coordinator, Rev. Calvin Cook at 814-442-5899
CLERGY DEVELOPMENT Vital ministry requires a plan. Let this be a tool to create your continuing education plan. Opportunities are listed here by areas of focus to allow you to target an area where you need to grow. Our Conference focus for 2016 is Leadership. There are some great leadership development events coming up! Which ones could help strengthen your ministry?
Fiji Team – fall 2017 (Dates to be determined): Cyclone Winston devastated parts of the Fijian Islands in February 2016. We are working with our brothers and sisters in the Methodist Church in Fiji and the UMC to meet their ongoing needs with solidarity and encouragement. Cost to be determined. Spark 2018 – January 19-21, 2018 at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. A retreat for youth grades 6-12 and their leaders.
Parenting Teens Seminar with Duffy Robbins on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm in the Ingomar UMC Fellowship Hall, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh. Join us for this brand new event! Duffy will be sharing with us about how to be intentional about parenting our teens. He will help us understand teenage development in 2017 as well as how we can pass on our legacy of faith to them. For more information, contact Amanda Gilligan at [email protected] or 724-776-2300 ext 224. Laity Sunday 2017: “Therefore, Go! With HOPE Through Hospitality” on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Often when we think of hospitality, we think of it through the lens of how we receive guests in our midst. But the reality is, we practice hospitality wherever we are, even when we are outside our home or church. Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union – We are your credit union. People helping people! Many services offered. www.keystoneumfcu.org or phone 888-972-0797 Visitors from the Past: Returning to ministry September 1, 2017. Available for church services, revivals, Christian schools, Christian Women’s Clubs, spiritual renewal services and much more. For bookings, contact Luella Krieger at 814-590-1937 or [email protected].