E-News January 16, 2017 Volume VI Issue43
Butler District
BUCKET LIST
E-news January 16, 2017 Volume VI Issue43
District calendar
Jan 30 Year end Statistic Report due. Login to Erza
http://ezra.gcfa.org/
Feb 16 DCOOM
Mar 6 (Date change) Local Pastors meeting with Joel
at the Conference Center 10 AM – 1:00 PM
Mar 24 District Spring Party - Monaca UMC
May 7 District Conference details to follow.
June 15 DCOOM – reorganizational meeting
Conference Center Parking Alert: Site work is underway toward permanent improvements in parking and traffic flow at the UM Center in Cranberry. Get details.
Friday March 24, 2017
MONACA UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca, PA 15061
6:00 PM Gathering/Appetizers
6:45 PM- Dinner (Buffet)
8:00 PM – Entertainment
Watch for your invitation – coming soon.
Please mark your calendar now!
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Clergy Family Birthdays
January
30 Mary Grey Emmett
31 Janice Hall
February
7 WayneSchar
8 Chad J. Bogdewic
9 Allen O Grimm III
11 Cherie Smith
18 Barbara Ann Turpish
22 Nathan Anderson
26 Gary Hilton
27 Dorothy Youngdahl
UPDATE NEEDED! Charge Conferences have all been completed, so it’s time to update your leadership information on the church dashboard. If you need help logging in – please call the district office. 724-252-3198. http://www.wpaumc.org/dashboard
The Conference Center will begin using this updated information for 2017 mailings
Confirmation Class Visits: Registration is open for 2017 Confirmation Class visits to the United Methodist Center. The students will spend time with Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and learn about ministries and mission from staff members. See dates and details.
2017 Confirmation Class Tour Schedule
· February 24, Friday-Morning
· March 3, Friday-Morning
· March 16, Thursday-Morning
· March 17, Friday-MorningandAfternoon
· March 18, Saturday-Morning
· April 21, Friday-Morning
· May 12, Friday-MorningandAfternoon
· May 13, Saturday-Morning
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the links above to the reservation form for the session you choose. Have aconfirmednumber ofstudents and adults in your groupwhen you register. Confirmation tour sessions fill up quickly.If you are unable to attend after you register your group, contactRev. Greg Cox.
prayer concerns and joys
· Please remember to keep in prayer:
· The family of Rev Victor Brown, retired, died January 20 Deaths: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 for the Rev. Victor L. Brown at Wurtemburg UMC. See obituary.
· Rev Gail McQueen was hospitalized briefly and is recovery at home.
· Continued prayer for Pastor Jan Davis as she recovers from an auto accident. Jan has been moved to
· Continued prayer for Rev Chance & Chelsea Kelosky and their infant daughter.
· Denise (Rev Douglas) Myers recovering from knee replacement surgery.
· Rev Victor Brown declining health.
Clergy Tax Seminar
Feb. 11, 2017
Hollidaysburg UMC
Disability Awareness Sunday
February 19, 2017
Clergy Tax Seminar
March 2, 2017
Pittsburgh Marriott North
2017 APPOINTMENTS
Pastor Koikoi On Loan to WPA! Beginning February 1, the Rev. Raphael Koikoi will begin serving a newextension ministry in Western Pennsylvania, but remain a member of the Baltimore-Washington Conference under appointment by Bishop Latrelle Easterling. Read more.
DiSTRICT BULLETIN BOARD
STATISTIC REPORTS – Again this year arrangements have been made with the General Council on Finance & Administration to use http://ezra.gcfa.org/ for reporting the 2016 Statistical Tables.
You can find the link to the forms by typing the URL address http://www.wpaumc.org/ezra or on our website home page by clicking on Districts and then find Statistical Forms under Important Links.
Please refer to recent emails send by John Wilson, and the Butler District Office, for your login information.
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Scholarships for Christian Unity Workshop: The Council of Bishops offers scholarships for young adult (age 18-25) first-time participants to attend the National Workshop on Christian Unity and United Methodist Ecumenical and Inter-religious Training. Learn more.
COME AND LEARN
EXPAND YOUR SERVICE TO GOD AND YOUR CHURCH
GROW IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST
BUTLER District
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES SCHOOL 2017
SUNDAYS 2-5:30 PM
March 12, 19, 26 and April 2
Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church
COST: $35 covers book and materials
Registration deadline March 1 2017
Courses being offered……..
Basic Lay Servant – leaders Susan Keppen & Barbara Tutwiler
Lay Preaching – leaders David Alleman & Mary Jo Gould
UM Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the UM Church – leaders Lee Vega & Thom Glovier
Leading Bible Study – Joel & James Tutwiler
Brochures will be mailed to church on Monday, January 30
Concord UM Church in North Sewickley (Beaver Falls) is seeking a full time Director of Youth Ministry. Copies of the Job Description can be obtained at the church office or on Concord’s Web Site – celebrateconcord.com. (Information is on the front page of our site.) If you would like to be considered for this position, either mail your resume to Pastor John Phipps at Concord UM Church – 285 Concord Church Rd. – Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or e-mail it to him at
Concord Church has 45 choir robes of various adult sizes in excellent condition available for immediate pickup. The robes are black with white trim and have a small cross and flame logo on the right side. Please contact Curt Scott at r 724-846-4739 for further information.
Volant UMC, 1100 Main St, Volant, PA
Pianist wanted for Volant United Methodist Church. For the 11:00 service. If interested call Pastor Loren McQueen at 724-766-6754.Chippewa UMC upcoming event schedule
A new session of GRIEFSHARE (Grief Recovery Support Group) has begun on Thursday evenings, January 12 through April 13, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This special weekly seminar and support group is for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Registration is preferred, but not mandatory. For more information, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org
All men are invited to participate in a new Men’s study - “The Mentor Leader” by Tony Dungy led by Pastor Rodney Smith which began on Tuesday evening January 17 and will continue through February 28 from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. In this study, men will learn how Tony Dungy became such a mentor in his life to so many men. This study will help you as you mentor others in your day-to-day interactions. The cost for the book is $12. For more information, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org
All women are invited to participate in a new women’s Bible study led by Michele Hilton which began on Wednesday evening, January 18 @ 7 p.m. and will continue for 4 weeks. For more information, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org
Tired of being stuck in the house this winter. If so, please join us for FAMILY GAME NIGHT on Saturday, January 28 from 4 pm to 6 p.m. at our Community Life Center (CLC). We are going to play Human Hungry Hippos, minute to win it games and life size Kerplunk!. Enjoy fellowship with members of our Church and the local community. Pizza, chips and water will be for sale. For more information, please contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website @ www.chippewaumc.org.
SOJOURNER GOSPEL QUARTET will be in concert on Sunday, January 29, 2017@ 7 pm. Come and enjoy a great night of southern gospel music at its best live on stage at our CUMC Community Life Center. The Sojourner Quartet is a southern gospel quartet touring the United States sharing the love of God and gospel music. They are currently recording artists with Chapel Valley Studio on the Church House Label and have shared the stage with gospel greats: The Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, Ivan Parker, Crabb Family just to mention a few. A love offering will be taken to help defray the cost for the Sojourner Quartet. Desserts will be sold at intermission to benefit our CUMC Community Life Center. For more information, please contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website @ www.chippewaumc.org
Our basketball programs for K-5th Grade begin on January 31st for our 1st & 2nd grade at our Community Life Center (CLC). These programs will teach your children drills & skills with weekly games and a 5 minute devotional. This is a great way for kids to have fun, meet other children and exercise. Each child will receive a t-shirt. The cost is $50 for early registration, if received 1 week prior to each program’s start date and $60 for late registration. To review the complete schedule for all grades including start and end dates or to complete a registration form, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org
“What the World Needs Now is Love” - a Dave Hodge & Friends Concert will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2016 @ our Community Life Center (CLC), 118 McMillen Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Come and join Dave and his friends for an evening of American standards and songs from the Great White Way at our Community Life Center (CLC). From Tony Bennett to Les Miserables to Dean Martin, you will be transported back in time to music with heart and meaning. Get out of the winter cold and warm up with melodies that will make you feel like “Spring” is just around the corner. The cost is $15 with dessert included and all proceeds benefit our CUMC Community Life Center. For more information, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org
A Lady’s Valentine Tea sponsored by our United Methodist Women will be held on Saturday, February 11 from noon until 2:00 p.m. at our CUMC Community Life Center, 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 This year’s program will be a video of Lisa Harper. Rarely are the terms hilarious storyteller and theological scholar used in the same sentence, much less used to describe the same person but then again, Lisa Harper is anything but stereotypical! She has been lauded as a gifted communicator, whose writing and speaking overflow with colorful pop culture references that connect the dots between the Bible era and modern life. Her style combines sound scriptural exposition with easy-to-relate to anecdotes and comedic wit. Yet when asked abouther credentials, the most noticeable thing about Lisa Harper is herauthenticity. If you are interested in hosting a table, please contact Karen McCutcheon at 724-384-8695. We ask that if you are bringing four or more people please volunteer to host your table. It really is fulfilling to participate as a hostess.
A Financial Peace University Class will begin on Tuesday evenings, January 24 and continue through April 11, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church (CUMC), 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 in the Wells Room. The benefits of taking this class is that it will help you turn your life around by helping you save more, decrease your debts, become better Stewards of God’s gifts, and help you to develop the spirit of giving. All participants must register online at www.daveramsey. The first night is free so stop by to learn more. Contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org
ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER (including salad, rolls, dessert and beverage) will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Come and join others in your local community for a great night of food & fellowship. This is a free will offering with all proceeds benefitting our Youth Group. For more information, please contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org.
A Valentines Dinner & Movie will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2017 @ the Chippewa United Methodist Church (CUMC), Community Life Center (CLC), 118 McMillen Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Enjoy a great catered dinner of either beef stroganoff over linguini or chicken parmesan with linguini/marinara sauce along with a salad, dessert and beverage. The deadline to register and make a dinner selection is Wednesday, February 8th. Guests must register through the office or sign up in the Welcome Center. The cost is $15 and all proceeds benefit our United Methodist Men and their missions. For more information, please contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at www.chippewaumc.org.
Our 5th annual Kids in the Kitchen event will be held on February 15 & February 22 @ our Chippewa United Methodist Church, B Classrooms, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. February 15 is for Grades K, 1 & 2 and February 22 is for Grades 3, 4, 5. Both nights are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and participants must pre-register in advance of the event by February 8. The cost is $15 per child. A registration form can be downloaded on our website or picked up in the Church office or in our Church Welcome Centers. For more information please contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website @ www.chippewaumc.org.
Big Screen Movie Night - A Friday Night Kids Program will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ our Community Life Center (CLC). Friday Night Kids is a fun & entertaining monthly-themed Friday night event for kids that offer age appropriate Christian-based activities for children in grades 1 thru 5. For our February event, wear you pajamas! Bring a picture of your pet for the Pet Wall of Fame, pack a sleeping bag and pillow! Plenty of movie snacks provided. Come and meet other children and have fun! Must register in advance of the event. The cost is $5.00 and children must be pre-registered. A registration form can be downloaded on our website or picked up in the Church office or in our Church Welcome Centers. For more information please contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website @ www.chippewaumc.org.
Clergy Corner
Course of Study at United: After a year of consultation with the Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Theological Seminary has become an Extension of the Course of Study School of Ohio at MTSO. United will offer up to 12 courses each year for part-time local pastors. Students attend weekend intensive classes four times a year and complete their work online within six weeks of the weekend intensives. The first group began classes this month. Get details.Wellness Incentives: Employees and active clergy covered by the Conference’s UPMC health care plan should check out the wellness requirements and incentives for 2017 at wpaumc.org/2017HealthCare.
Clergy Excellence: There's an updated list of continuing education opportunities at wpaumc.org/leadershipdevelopment.
YOUTH
SPARK: Last weekend’s youth gathering in Pittsburgh got rave reviews and drew almost 550. Read more and see photos.Youth Ministry Info: Forms are online to nominate youth for the Timothy Award and adult leaders for Youth Worker of the Yearawards. The applicationto serve as a page at the 2017 annual conference has also been posted. Details are on each form and links to download them are at wpaumc.org/youth.
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort: Youth from Western Pennsylvania experienced some discomfort about 10 days ago while watching the documentaryI’m Not a Racist...Am I? But they gotto look at things from otherperspectives -- and talk about it. Learn more.
Youth Zim Camp: Applications are now available for the 2017 Youth Zim Camp.
The dates are June 20- July 5. Get details and application.
YOUTH 2019
The next national gathering of United Methodist youth will be July 10-14, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. Young People’s Ministries, a division of Discipleship Ministries, is announcing details of the event to give churches time to plan for their youth to attend. The national gathering for United Methodist youth takes place every four years. Read press release
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