February 2018 Hilton United Methodist Church

February 2018 Hilton United Methodist Church Pastor s Corner Soak me in your laundry and I ll come out clean, scrub me and I ll have a snow-white life. Tune me in to foot-tapping songs, set these once-broken bones to dancing. Don t look too close for blemishes, give me a clean bill of health. God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life. Don t throw me out with the trash, or fail to breathe holiness in me. Bring me back from gray exile, put a fresh wind in my sails! Give me a job teaching rebels your ways so the lost can find their way home. Commute my death sentence, God, my salvation God, and I ll sing anthems to your life-giving ways. Unbutton my lips, dear God and I ll let loose with your praise. Psalm 51:7-15 The Message (MSG) I know that many people are not fond of the snow. In this current season of my life, I truly enjoy it. As the years go by, this might not always be true, but for right now it is. I love to watch out my window as the snow falls slow and gracefully or fast and furious. I enjoy shoveling, taking a walk in the quiet of a new snow fall or even crosscountry skiing. My kids like snow too. As soon as there is enough to play in, they are in their snow gear and tromping outside making snowmen, chasing the dogs, sliding through drifts, and yes, throwing snow balls at one another. For me, there is nothing more beautiful than a new fallen snow and the perfect scenery of white in the yard. That beautiful picture-perfect scene always reminds me of the scriptures we read about where our sin is washed as white as snow. Then the dogs and kids go tromping through and all that is perfect is destroyed. This really used to bother me. The beauty seemed to be ruined. In our most recent snow fall as the kids tumbled outside one by one to make foot prints and the dogs made many other prints, I was also reminded that I am blessed. That the foot prints and messy snow were a sign of love and activity and joy. That the scenery wasn t ruined, but enhanced. As the winter progresses there will be fresh new snow. the white and foot prints will be renewed. Just as our lives sometimes create a mess; God comes along and offers us grace and mercy to renew our spirits. It is then that we can give God praise!! See you in worship, Pastor Jennifer 1

Hello all, Flower City Work Camp 2018 is upon us! It starts Monday, April 2 nd and goes to Friday, April 6 th. There is still time to sign up for a number of different positions; Kitchen Staff, Rover, Gopher, even an usher. What s great about this mission is that FCWC makes everyone eligible and qualified. If you are in fact interested, please reach out to me via email at youth@humcny.org. We currently have 10 of our youth committed and they need your prayers. With this being a first for many of the youth, anxiety runs high. I will have a list posted in the Narthex with the names of the participants and highly encourage anyone to write a note for them to read while at camp. This is one of the favorites for the youth. It can be anything... a simple prayer, a hello, and even just an encouraging note letting them know you are praying for them. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me! Thank you all for your encouraged support and prayers for this ministry and the Youth! In Him, Joe Neri 585-465-2194 youth@humcny.org GriefShare Group is Starting! Sundays starting February 18 th - 6:00 p.m. Church 2 nd floor conference room 2 South Open to ALL (The community is invited!!) Liz Gliszczynski and Larry Britt will be facilitating a new GriefShare group on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. starting February 18 th. This group will meet weekly for 13 weeks. Please call or email the church office with your intention to attend. Also, you may join the group at any time throughout the session. Please feel free to join us and bring a friend. Sharing Supper - February 10 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm The chef will be Kevin Sullivan and the menu is Chili, bread, salad, and brownies with ice-cream. Sounds good to me, so we hope you will come and enjoy a meal with church friends and community members. Today there will be a sign up sheet for helpers on the bulletin board in the entry. 2

Lenten Baskets It's the time of year again for LENTEN BASKETS! Please consider bidding on a themed Lenten basket being silently auctioned off throughout the Lenten season in the FELLOWSHIP HALL as a fundraiser for Project Chacocente. Currently we sponsor the education of a brother and sister in Nicaragua at a cost of $720/ yr. If you don t chose to donate a basket, consider writing a check with Project Chacocente in the memo line. More information can be found at: www.outofthedump.org Bidding ends Palm Sunday and winners will be notified after Church that day. UMW UMW met on a cold Tuesday in January. We planned our budget and programs for February thru June 2018. We will NOT be meeting in February. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 6 th at 7 PM in the conference room. Please join us. Lenten Study Pastor Jennifer will be focusing on this concept of The Rebel Jesus in worship during Lent. The book will also be studied in Adult Sunday School at 11:30am in the Multi-purpose Room, Thursday Bible Study at 1:00pm in the 2 South Conference Room and in some of our Small Groups. Please ask Pastor if you have questions. 3

CHUMS Christian Hilton United Methodist Seniors CHUMS met on Monday January 15 and enjoyed a delicious lunch of salad, chicken, mash potatoes, corn, and string beans, biscuits, cake and cookies for dessert. There were about 20 of us this January. All retirees who are home are welcome to join us. We meet every third Monday of the month at 12 noon. A buffet lunch is served, and a program will be provided. A minimum charge of $5 each helps cover the food and speaker. We will be meeting again over the coming months with some changes to our organization. Mary Hall and Bev Thompson will provide us with a delicious menu for the luncheon. Each month we will be asking a member to bring a dessert homemade or purchased. We will be bringing our own table settings to each meal. We have three callers, if you are on the list that Karen, Carol and Sparky have been using you will called. If you are new and would like a call please see Carolyn Rickman, or Sparky, so that they can add you to the list. Our program director is Marj Earnhart Our volunteer CEO for February is Carol Bell each month we will ask for a person to be in charge for the following month. What does the he/she do? (guides us) starts the luncheon with a pray or ask someone to lead us. Make sure there are people in place to volunteer for next month. Answer any questions the volunteers have for his/her month. Lunch will be served buffet style. Dining Room Set Up: Each month the group will be asked to sign up to help with the following----setting the tables (2/3) placemats, salt and pepper, buffet table and anything else we will need for the lunch. Dining Room cleanup (2): Each table will be responsible for cleaning their table after the dinner, but help will be need in cleaning up the buffet table and coffee table. Kitchen Cleanup (4): Two to wash any dishes used by the cooks and two to put food etc. away. We look forward to seeing and visiting with you on February 19 at noon. Janet LaBorie: CHUMS CEO for January ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save the Dates: July 23 27, 2018 4

TREASURERS REPORT - JANUARY 2018 As of January 7, 2018, we have the following balances in our major financial accounts: Account Name As of January 7, 2018 As of Checking $7, 193.00 Savings - General $0 Reserve Capital $10,550.00 Remembrance Fund $3,550.00 Endowment Fund $108,857 SUMMARY: As of January 7, 2018, we have $7,193 in the Quicken (as shown above). We have NO outstanding invoices. The Balance in the Quicken Account does not reflect any payroll being paid in January not due as yet. Key Financial Key points tracked; 2017 Ministry Shares, Health premiums and Retiree premiums were paid in full. All Repeating expenses and Church Mutual Insurance were paid in full. We received the following note pertaining to our Church Mutual insurance As the result of significant insurance losses and claim payout in 2017, all Church s across the Conference will see a 3% to 5% increase in the Commercial Multi-Peril premiums. Ours increased 4% - $173.00. To meet our proposed and accepted budget plan, our weekly total income should average $4,807 per week. Sanctuary Fund: A $5,000 payment to the Endowment fund was made in December, leaving a balance of approximately $5,000 due to the Endowment fund loan. The Sanctuary fund drive still needs $1,725 to meet our Target Goal. TOTAL INCOME VERSES PLANNED BUDGET PROFILE (only one week shown); $300,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- Budget vs Income Profile Budget Income Plan Actual YTD Income Communications: Since assuming the Treasurers position almost 5 year ago; I have used various communication formats in preparing the Treasurers report; Financial Spreadsheets, Financial Graphs, written communications, and a combination of all. I have changed the information presented as well, trying to provide what I believe is valuable information. I would appreciate feedback on what format you would prefer and what information you would like to see in this monthly Treasurers Report. This report is intended to give our Church Family an overview of our Financials I welcome suggestions. Dennis Sneddon 5

January 15, 2018 Finance & Stewardship Report for Year Ending 31-Dec-2017 2017 Was Another HUGE! Year for HUMC!! Wow!! HUMC spent a total of $298,000 last year. 65% of that total was spent on salaries, benefits, church program, small groups, and building operating expenses. The remaining 35% was spent on Capital and Ministries. On top of that, a new Capital Reserve Fund ends the year with $10,500! $39,659 (13% of total spending) was spent on Ministries in 2017 which included: $27, 552 to Annual Conference Apportioned Shared Ministries (100%!); $699 to United Methodist Special Sunday Ministries including $295 to UMCOR Sunday; $4,889 to UMCOR US Disaster Relief providing relief for hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria; $6,212 spent on local ministries through the HUMC Missions team including: $3,191 on food supplies for Summer Cadet Cupboard; $1,050 on Mission Trip Scholarships including Redbird Mission; $869 on Sharing Dinner supplies; $735 on a Haiti Bread Oven; $235 on Back to School supplies; $135 donated to Hilton-Parma Food Shelf; $100 to the Willow Center; and $100 to Veterans Outreach. $2352 was spent on Youth Projects and Gatherings including roughly $1000 on Pizza for hungry youth. $64,788 (22% of total spending) was spent on Capital and Maintenance Projects in 2018 including. $47,207 to complete the Sanctuary 2017 paint and carpet project; $6,062 to repair Organ Speakers; $5,550 to replace two aging water heaters with a new tankless unit; $2,187 to replace Federal power panels that became a fire hazard; $1,361 on parsonage appliance replacements; and $817 on LED lighting in Sanctuary and hallways. NOTE: This does not include the countless untold hours and treasure contributed by members for projects like Angel Tree, Food Pantry, Summer Cadet Cupboard, etc., etc.. 6

Fund Balance Date: 31-Dec-2017 HUMC Finance Report Fund Report Fund Fund Balance 12/31/2017 Fund Balance 12/31/2016 Total Received (YTD) Total Spent (YTD) Total Cash on Hand: $ 21,487 $ 34,564 Bank Line of Credit $ - $ (28) $ 28 $ - Remembrance Fund $ 3,551 $ 5,347 $ 524 $ 2,320 Youth Fund: $ 553 $ 2,292 $ 612 $ 2,352 Non-Apportioned Conference Benevolence $ 100 $ 135 $ 5,553 $ 5,588 Human Relations Day $ - $ - $ 25 $ 25 Native American Missions Sunday $ - $ 25 $ 120 $ 145 Peace with Justice Sunday $ - $ 30 $ 25 $ 55 Student Day $ - $ 25 $ 40 $ 65 UMCOR US Disasters $ 100 $ (200) $ 5,189 $ 4,889 UMCOR Sunday $ - $ 230 $ 65 $ 295 World Communion Sunday $ - $ 25 $ 179 $ 204 Capital Fund Balance $ 15,999 $ 40,556 $ 40,231 $ 64,788 Capital Reserve Fund $ 10,500 $ - $ 10,550 $ - Undesignated $ 3,042 $ 9,479 $ 10,431 $ 17,581 Endowment Loan $ 5,000 $ 25,000 $ - $ 20,000 Sanctuary 2017 $ (7,957) $ 24,236 $ 19,250 $ 27,207 Missions Fund $ 5,835 $ 4,783 $ 7,264 $ 6,212 Undesignated $ 3,287 $ 798 $ 4,100 $ 1,101 Food Shelf Fund $ 9 $ 36 $ 108 $ 135 Project Chacocente $ 405 $ 385 $ 20 $ - Summer Cadet Cupboard $ 776 $ 2,290 $ 1,667 $ 3,191 Haiti Bread Oven $ (16) $ - $ 719 $ 735 Sharing Dinners $ (191) $ (431) $ 1,110 $ 869 Mission Scholarship Fund $ 1,565 $ 1,965 $ 650 $ 1,050 Love Fund Balance $ 2,670 $ 2,610 $ 260 $ 200 Cash Available for General Budget $ (7,220) $ (21,187) Last Year Ministry Shares Apportioned $ 27,552.00 $ 28,716.00 Ministry Shares Paid To Date: $ 27,552.00 $ 28,716.00 % Ministry Shares Paid 100% 100% Remaining $ - Edgar G Earnhart Chairman Finance & Stewardship E-mail: finance@humcny.org Phone: (585)732-4017 7

Year to Year Cash Flow Comparison 2017 Year to Date 2016 Year to Date (for comparison) 8

The following is a chart that depicts how the regular attendees on HUMC contributed their cash treasure to the cause of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World in 2017. This excludes roughly $18,000 in donations from unknown sources or non-regular donors. Why ashes on Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Ash Wednesday emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The service focuses on both themes, helping us to realize that both have been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During some Ash Wednesday services, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers. The use of ashes as a sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship. Historically, ashes signified purification and sorrow for sins. It is traditional to save the palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday service to burn to produce ashes for this service. Sometimes a small card or piece of paper is distributed on which each person writes a sin or hurtful or unjust characteristic. The cards are then brought to the altar to be burned with the palm branches. The ash cross on the forehead is an outward sign of our sorrow and repentance for sins. Adapted from The United Methodist Book of Worship Ash Wednesday Service February 14 th 7:00pm 9

February Birthdays 3 Ann Hurlimann 19 Julie Earnhart Mike Zambito 20 Val Campbell 4 Pat Van Vleck 25 Allan Blossom Marcia Adams Sharon Kron 5 Bill List 11 Amy Quartieri 13 Scott Campbell 15 Mike Postilli 16 Alice Coffey 17 Kate Green February Anniversaries Ray & Sharon Perkins February 2, 1963 55 years J.P. & Jill (LaBorie) St. Jacques February 17, 2001 17 years Volunteers for February 2018 Lay Liturgists Greeters 4 Ray Perkins 4 Alice & Charlie Maxwell 11 Bob Comstock 11 Carol DeNeve 18 Sam Emerson 18 Sue Sutherland 25 Don Brumbaugh 25 Sue & Jack Trembley Ushers Guides 4 # 6 Dennis Sneddon 4 Debby Comstock & Kathy Blackburn 11 # 1 Ed Earnhart 11 Ann Hurlimann & Pat Butts 18 # 2 Jim Lee 18 Sharon Kron & Sparky Hess 25 # 3 Will Rickman 25 Pat Holenbeck & Carol DeNeve Sound Booth: Nursery Assistant 4 Deb Ortiz-Pardi 4 Will Green 11 Pat Holenbeck 11 Emma Jamerson 18 18 Chiara Neri 25 Pat Holenbeck 25 Leah Davis Acolytes 4 4 11 11 18 Samantha & Sophia Striemer 18 25 25 Coffee Hour 4 Communion Servers Sue Sutherland & Sue Emerson; Sam Emerson & Jim McBride; Kathy Blackburn & Mark Swanson 10

Find Books of the Bible Read the following paragraphs and try to locate the names of twenty-seven (27) books of the Bible. Each name may span more than one word, or be confined within a larger word, so look diligently! A worldly speaker once made a few unspiritual remarks about hidden books of the Bible to be found in a series of short paragraphs. This lulu kept some people looking intensely for facts and more clear revelation. Many listeners were in a jam, especially since the books were not capitalized, but their enthusiasm produced eternal truths that struck large numbers of readers. It seemed like a hard job at first, to look for these hidden books, but it quickly became a most fascinating opportunity. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot, while others will be very difficult to locate. If this causes disagreements among our visitors, it may require judges to finally settle the matter before a mass exodus from these games occurs. We must admit it usually takes a minute or two to find some, and others might take several minutes. This often produces loud lamentations from at least one or two readers. Jane was quick at finding book names. She brews her coffee then places donuts on the table, so that she can eat and search at the same time. Her older brother Joe is a practical joker, a mimic ahead of his time who thinks looking for book names is too difficult, but he is very wrong, for any old hag gains a level of expertise in just reading these short paragraphs. Joe lets his personality get in the way. He lived in Johnstown for a few years but moved to York after he tripped over a hose, and broke his leg falling into the flower bed. When he tried to learn to play the banjo, Hah, I ll never get it, was his reply. So Joe left the big city and came back home. Meanwhile, Jane was dating a guy named Gene who likes to share his talents. Gene s is the personality that more people should have, because he writes poems, essays, proverbs, and adventure stories for her. Love is strong between them. Her younger brother Jud, examines and proofs this literature before it is sent to the publisher, for it s not often that someone cares for your sister like that. Well, this exercise is just about over. It would be interesting to chronicle some of the many things that you have been doing while reading. Did you eat a banana? Hum a tune? Drop a pen? Rejoice in the Lord while licking some candy? Hopefully, you had a good time and found the names of many books of the Bible. 11

The Hilton United Methodist Church 21 West Avenue Hilton, NY 14468 February 2018 ** If you no longer wish to receive the HUMC monthly newsletter, please be a good steward of our church s money and let us know. Thank you. Rev. Jennifer Green Pastor Patricia Van Vleck Office Manager Office Phones: (585) 392-8761 (585) 392-3460 Parsonage Phone: (585) 392-8094 E-mail address: office@humcny.org pastor@humcny.org February 14 th 7:00 pm Website: www/humcny.org Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World 12