2017 Franklin District Clergy Picnic Sign up today! Call or the District Office. Deadline Tuesday, July 25th

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1 Franklin District NewsNotes Many links are included in this publication. If you have trouble with the blue link.hold the Ctrl key down and click on the link. New & Updated items in this issue of NewsNotes: Summer Residential Licensing School Pg 3 Across the Moat VBS Pg 3 Comfort by Candlelight: Kathy Troccoli Pg 3 Wesley Woods Golf Scramble Pg 4 July Birthdays this week: 21 Rev. Fay Barca 22 Rev. David Janz 26 Pastor Paul Csonka 27 Mrs. Beth Butterfield Hampson Memorial Benefit Golf Event Pg 4 Online Clergy Course: Sacred Trust Pg 6 Manage Newsletter Subscriptions Page 10 Ramps of Hope Coordinator Needed Pg 10 July Anniversaries this week: 22 Rev. & Mrs. Tim Storms 26 Rev. & Mrs. John Hodge Prayer Concerns: -Rev. Frank Hodges father in ICU -Rev. Kevin Haley (Clarion) recovering from surgery -Rev. Fay Barca - hospice care -Rev. Jodie Smith, our new District Superintendent -Rev. Ken Hughes recovering from a stroke -Rev. Joe Yurko recovering from a severe infection -Pastors and churches beginning new appointments -Nathan Storms, son of Rev. Tim & Eileen Storms (retired) has pancreatic cancer -Tammy Hay, Connellsville District Administrative Assistant, recovering from a stroke -Nancy Funka (Rev. Tom Funka, retired), health issues -The Commission on a Way Forward 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 Franklin District Clergy Picnic Sign up today! Call or the District Office. Deadline Tuesday, July 25th Leadership Development: Both lay and clergy will find information about events, ongoing programs, online learning opportunities, as well as scholarship applications on our newly updated Leadership Development webpage. Rev. Susan Moudry: susan.moudry@wpaumc.org. Youth Mission u 2017: July at California University of PA. Register at 1

2 CLERGY- Pre-charge Conference Briefing for Franklin District Clergy on Thursday, July 27th at 10 am at Fredonia UMC, corner of Church and Liberty Streets, Fredonia, PA District Superintendency Committee will meet on Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm at Mercer UMC, 250 E Butler St, Mercer, PA RSVP to the District Office Mission u 2017: July at California University of PA is for Adults and Kids. New this year: Mission u in Action hands-on mission projects for men and women 18 and older. Register at Early Response Team Training for those interested in serving during the early phases of disaster response has been scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at Ingomar UMC, 1501 West Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh, PA Doors open and registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Get details and register. Another ERT training will be offered at West Washington UMC, 625 Fayette Street, Washington, PA on Saturday, September 16. Register United Methodist Now: Inspiration for Daily Living newsletter Sign up here Cherry Run Camp Meeting is Saturday, July 29-Sunday, August 6, Special Events: Clergy Day- Wednesday, August 2: All Clergy receive free lunch Children s Special Music- Wednesday, August 2: Evening service Missionary Day-Thursday, August 3: Mission Marathon at 2 pm & Water slide & balloon toss at 4 pm Talent Show- Thursday, August 3: After evening service Chicken BBQ Dinner-Sunday, August 6 at 4:30 pm Support your Franklin District Camp: Groups or individuals are needed to work one day or many. To volunteer, contact Judy McQueen, Cherry Run Board Member at or revmac@comcast.net. Summer Concert Series at State Line UMC, 263 West State Road, Jamestown, PA For directions, call *July 30.Penn-Ohio Singers *August 13.The Devine Inspirations MEGA Sports Camp: We are gearing up to make a MEGA Difference. It all happens Monday, July 31st - Friday, August 4th from 5-8 pm. We re partnering with Mustard Seed Missions as our offering recipient #BedsForKids. Children entering 1 st 6 th grades will choose an activity (Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cooking & Crafts, Dance, Flag Football, Kung Fu, or Volleyball), celebrate in worship, share a devotional, and learn to Conquer the Day! Each child receives a t-shirt for the week and a snack each evening. Cost is only $12 per child or $20 per family. There will be a FREE Family Celebration on Friday, August 4th. Register Writing Workshop with Maureen Ryan Griffin, Friday, August 4 Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Olmsted Manor, 17 East Main Street Ludlow, PA Beginners as well as seasoned writers. More information and brochure. 2

3 Scholarships for Generosity and Stewardship Conference: 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 Get details. New- August 6 16: Summer Residential Licensing School at Olmsted Manor CLERGY- Pre-charge Conference Briefing for Franklin District Clergy on Tuesday, August 8th at 10 am at Sugarcreek UMC, 443 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin, PA New- Vacation Bible School Children 3 Years Finishing 5 th grade are invited to come join us for VBS as we will be going OVER THE MOAT on Sunday, August 13 Friday, August 18 from 5:45 pm to 8:15 pm at Heckathorn UM Church, 369 Heckathorn Church Road, Seneca, PA Closing program on Friday. Kids will experience medieval life, complete with a castle, knights, and royalty. Through the lessons, they ll see God s sovereignty, love, and faithfulness demonstrated in the life of David and will learn to praise the King of the universe. Pre-registration is encouraged at or cjacoby3@comcast.net Encounter with Christ UMVIM Mission to Colombia August 15-23, Location Brisas del Mar, Colombia. For a form contact the Mission Team Leader, Dr. David Stains, at 518 Fronheiser Street, Johnstown, PA 15902, or at clementof@hotmail.com. 5 th Annual Faith Night on Thursday, August 17. Discounted tickets for the Pirates-Cardinals game at 7:05 pm. Stay after the game to hear Pirates Players and Coaches discuss how faith has impacted their lives, both on and off the field. Approx. 45 minutes. Contact Chad Glover: or chad.glover@pirates.com. At the Lord s Table School of Congregational Development Thursday, August 17 Sunday, August 20 in Atlanta, Georgia. Register at Scholarships for racial-ethnic leaders and small-church leaders are available. 15 th Annual Kidz2Kamp Golf Fundraiser on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Cedarbrook Golf Course, intersection of Route 51 & Interstate 70. Cost: $110 per golfer includes dinner + lunch on the turn. Register and pay by July 15 th and save $10 per golfer. More info online at Jumonville.org/event/golf. If you would be willing to give to help a camper have their very first Jumonville summer camp experience or even help campers that have experienced the value of a week of summer camp, but need help to return again, click this link to make an online gift to Jumonville's Kidz2Kamp Fund. Summer camp program Special Event- Comfort by Candlelight: An Evening with Kathy Troccoli on Sunday, August 20 at Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA Times are dark. Even believers are weary. She will sing-she will share Encouragement, Hope, Truth and Love. Seating is limited. Complimentary tickets. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Event at 6:30 pm. Call the church office for more information

4 Camp Allegheny Women s Retreat: August 25 27, 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. New- Dave Hampson Memorial Benefit Golf Event: on Sunday, August 27 at 1 pm at Lucky Hills Golf course, Franklin, PA. Rev. Dr. David Hampson played many rounds here while serving as pastor at Galloway UM Church where he served for 15 years. Up to 18 foursomes can enter the 18-hole event, which will feature a shotgun start, championship prize ($200 to the winning team), skill prizes (longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin), mulligans, an auction, 50/50 drawing, snacks and a picnic after play. The entry fee is $200 per foursome. Entry deadline is Wednesday, August 16. Teams can enter or learn more by contacting co-chairmen Chris Porter ( or christianp1@verizon.net) or Dennis Baker ( or dbaker594@verizon.net). Information about several levels of sponsorship for the benefit event is also available from the co-chairmen. All proceeds will go to Reach One Touch One Ministries (ROTOM), a mission organization that Dr. Hampson helped to create and served as a board member. ROTOM ministers to more than one million vulnerable older persons and their dependents in Uganda (East Africa), where Dr. Hampson twice visited while serving ROTOM. Visitors from the Past: Returning to ministry September 1, Available for church services, revivals, Christian schools, and more. For bookings, contact Luella Krieger at or luellakk@gmail.com New- Wesley Woods 16th Annual Last Swing Golf Scramble on September 9th at Hi-Level Golf Course in Kossuth, PA. Registration begins at 8AM with a free continental breakfast for participants and 9AM shotgun start. Cost: $70/person or $260/team Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drinks will be available for purchase. Awards and Prizes will be presented at the complimentary Pig Roast Supper following the Scramble. To Register, click this Registration button, and mail your check made payable to Wesley Woods, Inc. to 1001 Fiddlersgreen Rd., Grand Valley, PA (Be sure to write the Team Captain s name in the memo line.) Franklin District Committee on Ministry (DCOM) Training Session on Saturday, September 9 th at 9 am at Grace UMC, 210 South Broad Street, Grove City. This will include a time of Questions and Answers. RSVP to the District Office

5 Prayer Walk Training: The Indiana District Evangelism Team offers Stake the Claim Prayer Walk training on Saturday morning, September 9, in Kittanning. Led by Rev. John and Christine Zimmerman of About Face Church Outreach Consultants, the training will combine instruction on community prayer walking and the basics of the spiritual discipline of fasting. The event is open to participants from other districts. Register We Belong - A Retreat for Persons Affected by Disability from Sunday, September 10, 2017 to Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Olmsted Manor. Cost is Double room - $132/per person and Single - $142/per person. Rooms are double occupancy unless a single room is requested. Registration Form Deaf Ministry Workshop on Friday, September 15 Saturday, September 16 at First UMC, 504 Jackson Street, Reynoldsville, PA 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 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 (voice) or pastor@fumcreynoldsville.org or Jenny Gordon at (voice or text) or djgordonfam@gmail.com. Installation service for Rev. Bob Zilhaver, Connellsville District Superintendent on Sunday, September 17 at 3:30 pm at Christ UMC, 201 Market Street, Scottdale, PA WPA Conference Minister s Chorus on September 21, 2017 at Linesville/Harmonsburg UMC. Contact Don & Shirley Bloomster ( ), Pat Cleary ( , wpcleary@gmail.com) or Lola Turnbull ( , pastorljt@yahoo.com) with any questions. To be added to the Chorus distribution list, send an e- mail to Deb Rogosky (mother_superior@ .com). Family Autism Retreat at Jumonville Camp September 22-24, 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, Brochure/registration form or Register online Annual Franklin District UMW Meeting on Saturday, September 23 at Sharon First UMC, 237 West Silver Street, Sharon. Registration begins at 9:00 am. Program at 9:30 am. 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 amanda.gilligan@wpaumc.org or ext 224. Registration opens in August. 5

6 Installation service for Rev. Jodie Smith, Franklin District Superintendent on Sunday, September 24 at 3:00 pm at Clarion First UMC, 600 Wood Street, Clarion, PA Details to be announced. African-American Heritage Grant: The African American Methodist Heritage Center offers a new grant to African American congregations using innovative ways to recover, preserve and/or present their histories; or to individuals doing historical research or projects on African Americans in Methodism. The grant, totaling $5,000, will be available every other year. Proposals are due July 31. Read press release Learn more about the African American Methodist Heritage Center If the Shoe Fits, Wear it on Thursday, October 12 th at 7 pm at Sharon First UMC, 237 West Silver Street, Sharon, PA Join us for an evening filled with love, laughter and praise to our Lord. Lisa Allen, from Proverbs 31 Ministries, will give us fresh insight into why God made us the way He did, as she illustrates our different shoe personality styles. More information to come. Leadership Institute for clergy, church staff and volunteers: Wednesday-Friday, September 27-29, It s at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. Get details. Come and Experience: Expanded Pre-Institute Sessions, featuring workshops covering a wide variety of ministry topics, led by Resurrection staff and guest speakers A line-up of well-known General Session speakers bringing a three-day infusion of practical tools, leadership growth strategies and a renewed vision for ministry For details and registration, visit: li.cor.org. Register today for the best rates and availability! Questions? Contact us at sharechurchevents@cor.org or 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 Laity Sunday 2017: Therefore, Go! with HOPE Through Hospitality on Sunday, October 15, 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 New- Online Course: Maintaining Boundaries in a Digital Age This new course in the Keeping Our Sacred Trust series, explores issues of clergy ethics in an era of instantaneous electronic communication. This course helps spiritual leaders stay healthy and attentive to appropriate boundaries in the midst of new ministry challenges including social media, texting, online pornography and more. The original course, Understanding Clergy Sexual Ethics is also available. 6

7 Ruck the Bay is 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 in early July. Proceeds 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 September 15: Individual: $30; Team of 4+: $25; * includes Ruck the Bay official t-shirt Registration September 15 through day of event: Individual: $35; Team of 4+: $30 For more information, contact the EUMA office at (814) or SGT Kelly Whitney at 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, October 15 - Tuesday morning, October 17. Open to all clergy, the topic will be Focused Ministry: Fulfilling God s Purposes for the Church. The cost is $200 double occupancy/$260 for single occupancy. Learn more WPA Conference Minister s Chorus on October 19, 2017 at Mount Hope UMC. Contact Don & Shirley Bloomster ( ), Pat Cleary ( , wpcleary@gmail.com) or Lola Turnbull ( , pastorljt@yahoo.com) with any questions. Next concert: November 16, 2017 at Brookville First UMC. Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting on Saturday, October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC, 305 Freeport Street, Delmont, PA from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Speaker: Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi. All women welcome! Contact Diane Miller at diane.miller2747@gmail.com Exploration 2017: Adults age are invited to Exploration, a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland, Oregon. It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon or elder in The United Methodist Church. This year s event will be held Young adults who have a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry, who have wondered what ministry in The United Methodist Church is all about, who would like help sifting through issues involved in an ordained vocation, or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and theological schools should attend this event. ExploreCalling.org. Contact Rev. J.R. Virgin at or jrv920@yahoo.com, anytime until September 1, Olmsted Christmas Open House: Sunday, December 3 & 10, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both evenings. Join the staff and friends of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season. Guests can enjoy homemade cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace, or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor. Whether you are coming to visit your "home away from home" or are seeing Olmsted for the first time, we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship. Click to Download Flyer 7

8 UMCOR NEEDS HEALTH, BEDDING KITS: Katie Peterson, executive director of the Eastbrook Mission Barn, notes that UMCOR has put out a call for health and bedding kits. Details at wpaumc.org/missionbarn. UMCOR KITS: 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. CLERGY - The Franklin District One-on-One Schedule has been ed to the district pastors. If you need a change of time or date, please trade with someone else on the schedule and then notify the District Office of the change. Bring a copy of your updated Clergy Profile from the dashboard with you. Contact the District Office for help with Usernames and Passwords & 2019 Spark 2018 January 19-21, 2018 at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. A retreat for youth grades 6-12 and their leaders. UMW Gears Up for Assembly: The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19 th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women, set for May 18-20, 2018, in Columbus. A promotional video and other resources are already available. Learn more Watch video 2018 Annual Conference: Wednesday, June 6 Saturday, June 9, (Not on Sunday) YOUTH 2019: The next national gathering of UM Youth will be July 10-14, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. Plan now for your youth to attend. The national gathering for UM Youth takes place every four years. Summer Camps: The summer schedules and registration forms are available for our three Conference camps Camp Allegheny, Jumonville and Wesley Woods. wpaumc.org/camping. Intentional Discipleship: A new resource to help congregations develop an intentional discipleship system includes WPAUMC s Road to Discipleship map and an article by Rev. Chris Kindle, our director of discipleship. Get free Intentional Discipleship guide. See WPAUMC Discipleship Map. Learn + Lead Webinars: UMC Discipleship Ministries Path 1 and the Missouri Conference Path are sponsoring a webinar series, which runs every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-2 p.m. Central Standard Time. It is aimed at helping congregations of every size learn to reach new people. Learn more. Watch first session Planning a Report to Your Congregation? Feel free to use the annual conference wrap-up, news stories, photos, videos, texts, scripts and presentations on the Annual Conference page of the Conference website. To find them, click on the large orange buttons at wpaumc.org/ac. 8

9 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 with $750,000 in available funding. Deadline in August 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. 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 handbook Holy Land Update: Conference missionary Tina Whitehead is back in Western Pennsylvania from Israel/Palestine for the summer and is available to churches or groups looking for a speaker. TinaWhitehead2@hotmail.com. On Thursday afternoon, July 27, she'll be at Mission u. For clergy and families, clergy widows, retired clergy and spouses Tuesday, August 1st 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction *** 5:30 p.m. Dinner Memorial Park - Highland Shelter West Main Street, Grove City Don t forget your item(s) for the Silent Auction to benefit the Clergy Spouse Association Meat and beverage will be provided. Please bring a side dish/dessert to share and your own table settings, tablecloth, lawn chairs and games. Reservations due by: Tuesday, July 25th To: Julie at the District Office: franklin.office@wpaumc.org or

10 United Methodists in the spotlight: Our church has 12 million members with 12 million great faith stories. See some of the standouts and find out how you can nomination an outstanding you United Methodist to be featured on Facebook. Get the details. Organist wanted: First United Methodist Church, 237 West Silver Street, Sharon, PA is seeking an Organist. Duties will include: Two services Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Weddings, Funerals and Special Holiday Services. Currently using a Letourneau Tracker Pipe Organ Please send resume to Organist Search Committee c/o Sharon First United Methodist Church at or fax New- Sign up for and manage your subscriptions for Conference and District newsletters at Fill out the form and you can subscribe to one or more of the following publications: Conference Publications: WPA Conference E-News (sent once a week on Wednesdays) Mission News District newsletters: Butler District Bucket List Connellsville District weekly newsletter Erie-Meadville District Wednesday Bulletin Franklin District weekly newsletter Greensburg District weekly newsletter Indiana District newsletter Johnstown District newsletter Kane District newsletter Washington District newsletter New- RAMPS OF HOPE COORDINATOR FOR ALL GOD S CHILDREN MINISTRIES Please submit resume to PO Box 65 West Springfield, PA Part time position with opportunity to expand. -Successful applicant will coordinate and carry out aspects of the program including managing referrals, recruiting and deploying volunteers, making home visits, completing ramp designs, and securing permits. -Organizational and people skills needed -Candidate must have a strong Christian faith and willingness to share. 10