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Kane District “This Week”
Prayers Kevin Haley Pastor Joe Patterson family Connie Hoffman assistant at Youngsville: Evangelical Tammy Hay, Connellsville District Administrative Assistant All those settling into new appointments
JOYS Pastor Bill, his chemo pill treatment is working. His white cell count is going down. PTL!! They switched him to a new chemo pill treatment this week. He is tired, but doing wel
AVAILABLE MATERIALS FROM HERO CENTRAL VBS Youngsville has some decorations/ materials from their VBS and are willing to pass them on. Contact Rick at 724/651-6155. We will finish our VBS Friday (7/14) and will be glad to share.
UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST July 22: Kane District Family Picnic Evergreen Park, Kane 4p July 24: Kane District Clergy Pre – Conference Briefing Warren: First 10a.m July 25: One to Ones Youngsville: First 9 Larry Neal, 10:30 Sheila Auer, 12 Dave Heckman, 1:30 Andy Blystone July 27: One to Ones Bradford:Hill 9 Bob HOwles, 10:30 Sandy Howles, 12 Ben Zimmerman, 1:30 Jay Tennies July 27 – 30: Mission u 4 day Event California University of Pa: Youth and Children’s School July 29: Duke Center Pie Sale at Old Home Days Otto Township Park August 2: One to Ones Warren: Grace 9 Jerome Kennedy, 10:30 Mark Hurst, 12 Ralph Culp, 1:30 Nate Fugate, 3 Mark Hecht, 4:30 Bill Beatty August 6 – 16: Summer Residential Licensing School @ Olmsted Manor August 7: UMW District Leadership Team Meeting – Olmsted Manor August 9: One to One Olmsted Manor 9- 10:30 Rick Nelson, 12 Marty Reynolds, 1:30 Terry Teluch August 12: Old Home Day Greenwood UMC August 13-15 Revival 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. at the Potter County Fairgrounds September 16 – 17: Kyle Winkler Evans Memorial September 26: Clergy Gathering Hickman Hall October 15: Laity Sunday
ONLINE LAY SEVANT MINISTRIES ADVANCED COURSESOffered by BeADisciple.com —Schedule of classes See full list of upcoming webinars at gbod.org/webinars
Birthdays: JULY: 2nd Glea Foor, 4th Eliam Beatty, 8th Don Bloomster, 10th Beth McClymonds, 10th Karen Trask, 12th Cabot Hernan, 14th Daniel Tennies, 17th Kathy Martin, 18th Joshua McClymonds, 20th Gail Cook, 22nd Mark Hecht, 28th Roger Peterson, 31st Donna Reitz
Anniversaries: JULY: 5th Larry & Kathy Neal, 7th Boll & Nila Schneider, 11th Fred & Blanche Moore
25th Matt & Laura Blake, 30th Roger & Abbi Peterson PAST DUE - CLERGY EVALUATION CONTINUING EDUCATION REPORT & ANNUAL PARSONAGE INSPECTION FUND BALANCE Due in the District Office by Monday, May 15th.
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE
NEW - LIVING WITH DEMENTIA People with dementia still have plenty to offer, says the executive director of a respite care program at a UM Church. Daphne Johnston says the group does art, music, pet therapy, yoga and more. They do things together to help others. Watch video See 10 ways churches can minister to those with dementia
HOW TO SET YOUR PASTOR’S 2018 SALARY The annual guide for setting your pastor’s salary has been posted on the Conference website and will be mailed to local churches and active clergy in the next few weeks. See document.
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. Learn more Get handbookUMCOR 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.
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!) Watch for more details as this initiative unfolds.
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. 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. MORE INFORMATION
MISSION OF PEACE Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe. Applications are available now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba. It’s scheduled
from about December 28, 2017- January 12, 2018. Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb. 1, 2017. Get application.
RELIGION AND RACE ANNOUNCES 2017 CORR ACTION FUND GRANT The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), The United Methodist Church's racial justice agency, announced that the CORR Action Fund (CAF) will be releasing the United States Program Grants for 2017-2020 with $750,000
in available funding. Applications will be accepted starting May of 2017 with a deadline of August 2017.GCORR is seeking to fund innovative and bold initiatives that will support vital conversations about race, cultural diversity, xenophobia, and systemic equity.UMC churches and other UMC entities in the United States are invited to apply for funding to disrupt racism and xenophobia by working with a community partner or alliance. Learn more about the CORR Action Fund grant here.
KANE DISTRICT HERE & THERE PROJECT;Zaka East Sanctuary, Zimbabe and Ruth M. Smith Home
To support the projects donations are sent to:The United Methodist Center 1204 Freedom Rd. PO Box 5002 Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-02204 Use #ZIMKA on your check for support to Zaka East Project & on Ruth M. Smith Center #00110
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/opportunities2. How do I learn about leading a team? www.wpaumc.org/VIMtraining3. Once we have a team planned, what do we do?
a. Register your team at www.wpaumc.org/RegisterVIMteamsb. Get VIM Insurance at www.umvimnej.org
4. Once our team returns, what do I do? www.wpaumc.org/MissionReport5. 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/DisasterResponseb. Make sure your local church has a local disaster planc. 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 Superintendentb. Local pastor reports damage to church and with their community to Conference Disaster Response
Coordinator, Rev. Calvin Cook at 814-442-5899
Kane District Ramps Ministry We serve those with a short or long term need for a ramp to safely enter and exit their homes . We provide semi-permanent ramps that can be relocated if the recipient no longer needs the ramp
We are funded through offerings from participating churches, private donations, grants and fund raisers.
Rick Nelson 563-4351 or [email protected] Chris Swanson 945-6975 or [email protected]. Donations can be sent to the Kane District Office mark as ramp donation
Thanks to the Congregations of; Marienville UMC, Shinglehouse , Barnes Sugar Grove, Russell, & Evans Memorial, Port Allegany Christian and Missionary Alliance ChurchThanks to; Dotty Louise Christy, Gregory J. Harmon, Shirley & Ronald Carrinton
JULY
KANE DISTRICT CLERGY FAMILY PICNIC July 22nd our annual clergy family picnic will be held at Evergreen Park in the pavilion located on Park Avenue. Retired Clergy, Active & Widows are invited to gather at 4:00 p.m. The district will provide meat, condiments, table setting and drink. Please bring something to pass. RSVP requested by July 14th.We welcome you to bring games or music to share.
SHORT-TERM MISSION PROJECT OPPORTUNITY AT CHERRY RUN CAMP Cherry Run Camp seeks volunteers to help the week prior to camp, July 24-July 28, to clean and prepare the grounds and buildings for the many campers who will be attending this year's camp. Work one day or as many as you are able.Volunteers also needed to assist the camp cook in preparing and serving meals. Individual volunteers or a team of four are needed each day to assist the cook. Contact Judy McQueen at 724-846-7565 or [email protected].
Awaken 2017 The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts will explore what it means to engage in transformative worship in communities full of complexity and conflict during its Awaken 2017 convocation. Early bird registration is open for the July 24-27 event in Little Rock, Ark. Get details.
CHERRY RUN CAMP MEETING A Christ Centered Family Camp Saturday, July 29-Sunday, August 6, 2017 For over 150 years, Cherry Run Camp has been dedicated to the cause of Jesus Christ. Information on this year's camp meeting to be announced soon.
UMCOR SAGER BROWN TEAM July 30-August 5, 2017 [email protected] Join with the United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR) in the work of disaster response and fighting poverty at Sager Brown, their main warehouse and shipping depot. Volunteers engage in local outreach and in preparing relief supply kits as signs of comfort and hope to a community in distress. Age 16+. Estimate cost: $650.
ALGONQUIN CANOE TRIP Monday, July 31, 2017 to Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Cost of the trip: $450 for 18 years old and older & $420 for under 18. Space is limited. Details to follow. Register.
AUGUSTLICENSING SCHOOLApplications are now online for the Summer Residential Licensing School. It runs from August 6-16 at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center. Get details and application.
WRITING WORKSHOP Maureen Ryan Griffin, August 4-6, 2016
We invite you to come and explore the benefits writing can provide—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our time together will be ideal for beginners as well as for seasoned writers as we explore the renewal and deepening of our relationship with God, self, others, and the world. MORE INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GENEROSITY AND STEWARDSHIP The UM Foundation of WPA offers eight scholarships for laity to attend at Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio from August 6-9. It’s for clergy and laity involved in stewardship, finance or development. Scholarship information at 800-743-2128. Get details.
UMVIM ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST Location Brisas del Mar, Colombia. For a form contact the Mission Team Leader, Dr. David Stains, at 518 Fronheiser Street, Johnstown, PA 15902, 814-539-0044 or 539-0532. Email at [email protected].
THE 5TH ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT
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] .
CAMP ALLEGHENY WOMEN’A RETREAT: August 25 – 27, 2017. Theme: “Hope for Your Heart”. The Women’s Retreat is a weekend designed to let women refresh and renew their walk with the Lord. It is filled with praise and worship, a wonderful speaker, great meals, and plenty of fun free-time activities. Highlights include a watermelon slurp, hay ride, and a beautiful candlelight service. Come enjoy fun and fellowship on the mountaintop. Open your hearts to a weekend of encouragement, faith building, and God’s love. Our speaker this year is Julie Nevel. Julie is an independent contemporary Christian recording artist based in Harrisburg, PA. She is a worship leader, singer/songwriter, speaker, concert artist and pianist.
SEPTEMBER NEW
More information as well as an online registration form can be found on our website: wesleywoods.com or by calling the office.
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.
DEAF MINISTRY WORKSHOP Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16 at First UMC, 504 Jackson Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. Presented
by Rev. Leo Yates Jr. of the UM Committee on deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries. With its various models, Deaf ministry offers faith communities ways to 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 pmSession 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] orJenny Gordon at 814-590-6097 (voice or text) or [email protected].
INSTALLATION SERVICE Rev. Bob Zilhaver, Connellsville District Superintendent on Sunday, September 17. Details to be announced.
FIJI TEAM Fall 2017 (Dates to be determined)
UDATE - KYLE WINKLER AT EVANS’S MEMORIAL September 16- 17 Kyle Winkler, author of Activating The Power Of God’s Word Saturday at Callahan Park Pavillion Bradford 6:00p.m. Music provided by various Christian Praise Teams followed by Kyle Winkler. Bring Lawn Chairs for this event.Sunday 17th Evans Memorial UM, 9:30 a.m. Kyle will speak during the Sunday School Hour,10:45 a.m Worship Service,6:30 Evening Service followed by refreshments. Child care will be available for services Sunday. A Free will offering will be taken at each service.As a sought – after speaker and frequent guest on Christian TV, Kyle is known for using his own story to boast in the power God’s Word for victory over fear, insecurity and issues of the past. He holds a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from Regent University. WWW.KYLEWINKLER.ORG
WPA CONFERENCE MINISTER’S CHORUS: To be added to the Chorus’ e-mail distribution list, send an e-mail to Deb Rogosky ([email protected] ) . September 21, 2017 at Linesville/Harmonsburg UMC.
PARENTING TEENS SEMINAR 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.
CLERGY GATHERING September 26, 2017 save the date for an important Clergy Gathering concerning Missions with Stephanie Gottschalk in Hickman Hall at Olmsted Manor All clergy are encouraged to attend. 10: 00 a.m Clergy Gathering followed by lunch at 12:15 Groves Lodge
FAMILY AUTISM RETREAT 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
INSTALLATION SERVICE Rev. Jodie Smith, Franklin District Superintendent on Sunday, September 24. Details to be announced.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE For clergy, church staff and volunteers: Wednesday-Friday, September 27-29, 2017. It’s at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS and is one of the largest mainline training events in the country. Get details.Come and Experience: Expanded Pre-Institute Sessions, led by Resurrection staff and guest speakers. Inspiring worship, connection and fellowship with church leaders serving a variety of church settings and sizes across the nation and, a line-up of well-known General Session speakers. For details and registration, visit: li.cor.org. Register today for the best rates and availability! Contact ;[email protected] or 913-232-4139.
OCTOBER
SUNDAY,OCTOBER 15,2017 Laity Sunday 2017: “Therefore, Go! with HOPE Through Hospitality” on 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. Resources
WPA Conference Minister’s Chorus on October 19, 2017 at Mount Hope UMC. Contact Don & Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692), Pat Cleary (254-241-0680, [email protected]) or Lola Turnbull (814-787-5891, [email protected]) with any questions.
CLERGY COLLEGE AT JUMONVILLE: Dr. Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary, will be the guest teacher for Jumonville's first Clergy College event, scheduled from Sunday dinner, Oct. 15 through Tuesday morning, Oct. 17. Open to all clergy, the topic will be “Focused Ministry: Fulfilling God’s Purposes for the Church”. The cost of this event is $200 for double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy. Learn more and register
RUCK THE BAY A 15K Military-Style Ruck March/Walk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran homelessness. It will take place on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park, Beach 11, Erie. Online registration will begin July 1.Proceeds from the event will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliance’s (EUMA) Liberty House, the only transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans. The house is a safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning. Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded rucksack/backpack, and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost their lives in service to our country. Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to donate to Liberty House (such as men’s hygiene products, paper products, laundry and cleaning supplies, linens and blankets, towels, etc.) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will be located at the finish line.Pre-registration until Sept. 15: Individual: $30; Team of 4+: $25; * includes Ruck the Bay official t-shirt Registration Sept. 15 through day of event: Individual: $35; Team of 4+: $30 For more information, contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney at 814-602-3602.
NEW- FALL WOMEN'S RETREAT with Lisa Grant from Sunday, October 1-Tuesday, October 3, at Olmsted Manor. This retreat begins with a 6:00 dinner on Sunday and continues through lunch on Tuesday. Check-in is at Groves Lodge on Sunday between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. The Cycle of Grace by Haas and Hudson is not required for this event but can be purchased through Cokesbury for $11. Event Pricing: Tuition - $50 + Room and Board - $132 (2 nights, 6 meals) = TOTAL - $182. A love offering will be taken to thank the presenter. BROCHURE This event is a unique opportunity for female clergy to earn CEUs while experiencing spiritual formation and fellowship with other women. Continuing Education Units: 1
CONFERENCE UMW ANNUAL FALL MEETING Saturday, October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC, 305 Freeport Street, Delmont, PA 15626 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Speaker: Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi. All women welcome! Contact Diane Miller at [email protected]
NOVEMBER
NEW – EXPLORATION 2017 ! Young adults who may sense God calling them to ordained ministry in the UMC are invited to attend Exploration, a three-day event held every two years to help those age 18-26 explore their gifts for service as a deacon or elder. This year’s event will be held November 3-5 in Portland, Oregon. Learn more.
SPARK 2018 January 19-21, 2018 at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. A retreat for youth grades 6-12 and their leaders.
MISSION OF PEACE Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe. Applications are available now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba. It’s scheduled from about December 28, 2017- January 12, 2018. Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb. 1, 2017. Get application.
