Kane District This Week Prayers Anne Bell (Jonathan) she is recovering from a severe eye injury D.S Rev. Joel Garret and family the unexpected loss of daughter Elizabeth D.S. Rev. Pat Lenox mom Jane recovering from a fall and surgery to repair broken hip Rev. Wilbur Charles Larsen family Laura Blake foot surgery on the 6 th The Commission on a Way Forward Continued prayers for Tammy Hay, former Connellsville District Administrator Pray for Zimbabwe: The Council of Bishops, as well as Conference leaders, have urged prayer for the people of Zimbabwe. NEW - PEACE FOR KOREA The World Council of Churches invites people across the globe to extend A Light of Peace for the Korean Peninsula and for a world free from nuclear weapons. Churches are being asked to light candles during special prayer and worship services for two Sundays, December 3 and 10. The WCC will issue special prayers, social media photos and news and video releases. Read more about WCC event JOYS CONTACT INFORMATION The Kane District Office and Chris at Olmsted Manor: 17 East Main PO 8 Ludlow, PA 16333 814-945-6975. Office Hours 9a.m. 2 p.m. UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST December 6: 6:30 PPRC Hazel Hurst Hazel Hurst/Mt Jewett 7 Church Conference December 8: Active, Retired and Widows Clergy Christmas Party Warren: First December 25-Jan 1: Kane District Office closed January 7 & 14: Lay Ministry Classes in Shinglehouse January 13: Kane District Council January 19: Live to Lead 9a.m Bradford:First January 27: Ministries With Clergy & Laity Event Sheffield UMC 10-4 Mission Summit w/ Stephanie Gottschalk
February 10: Clergy Ethics Training @ Warren: First 9 4 February 12: Kane District Committee on Ministry 9 3 Olmsted Manor NEW - GREENWOOD UMC TREASURER Located in Vowinkel the Greenwood United Methodist Church is seeking a treasurer for the 2018 year. Contact Pastor Dan Richter 814/927-8913 or 814/927-8517 SAVE THE DATE FOR; MINISTRIES WITH Kane District, January 27 th presenter Stephanie Gottschalk Arrive at 9:30 Event begins 10:00 a.m Clergy & Laity are invited to attend at Sheffield UMC Rt. 6 in Sheffield Lunch will be provided Dismissal 2:00 p.m RSVP for this event~!!! Birthdays: DECEMBER: 1 st Reed Bell, 1 st Rachel Beatty, 5 th Bob Trask, 9 th Joseph Blystone, 11 th Andy Blystone, 13 th Asher Bell, 14 th LaVerne Howard, 17 th Larry Neal, 20 th Joe Short, 27 th Josiah Perry, 29 th Nila Schneider, 331 st Janice George Anniversaries: DECEMBER: 16 th Anne & Jon Bell,331 st Janice George, 30 th Lynnette & Pete Graham INFORMATIONAL UPDATES LAY SERVANT CLASSES Kane District will be hosting Lay Ministry classes 2 Sundays in January 7 th 2:00 p.m. 8:00p.m. and January 14 th 2:00p.m. 6:00p.m at Shinglehouse UMC. The Basic Course with Bob & Sandy Howles Advanced Course Living Our United Methodist Beliefs by George Hovanes Donigan with Jay Tennies. The cost $20.00 payable to: The Kane District PO Box 8, Ludlow, PA 16333 Deadline to register December 20, 2017 Lunch will be provided. Final Day to Submit 2017 Connectional Apportionment Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Any money received after this date will be applied to your 2018 Connectional Apportionment, even if you mail it prior to January 16th. Money received that is not clearly marked for 2018 will be applied to your 2017 Connectional Apportionment if it has not been paid in full. Do not combine 2017 and 2018 money in one check. The WESTERN PENSYLVANIA CONFERENCE MINISTERS CHORUS Seeking additional singers. Active Clergy, Retired Clergy, Ministers of Music, and their spouses are encouraged to join. Contact Don & Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692), Pat Cleary (814/297-6692, wpcleary@gmail.com) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231, pastorljt@yahoo.com) with any questions or to arrange car-pooling. To be added to the Chorus e-mail distribution list, send an e-mail to Deb Rogosky (mother_superior@email.com). Come, make a joyful noise unto the Lord. See full list of upcoming webinars at gbod.org/webinars APPLY TO BE A GLOBAL MISSION FELLOW
Young adults can apply now to be a Global Mission Fellow and serve two years in mission through the United Methodist Church. Email StephanieGottschalk@wpaumc.org with questions. LEARN MORE CAMPING INITIATIVE UPDATE: Camping Coordinator Jessica Gamache, Conference leaders, and the Camping and Retreat Center Corporations Committee have been meeting online and in person through the past few months to set the stage for a fundraising campaign for the Bishop s Camping Initiative. Several donations were received from individuals and churches over the summer, but the official launch of the formal fundraising effort is still a few months away. A professional fundraising consultant has been selected and is working with leaders to determine the most effective ways to proceed. Help will be needed from individuals and congregations throughout Western PA. Stay tuned for more information. Individuals and organizations external to WPAUMC can make an online contribution using their bank account or credit card by clicking the brown button below; Individuals affiliated with WPAUMC should give through their local church. Churches can also contribute online; however, they should continue to use the Local Church Remittances page. Camping & Retreat Ministries Bishop s Initiative 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 & for Ruth M. Smith Center #0011007 Kane District Ramps Ministry In the past 3 years our ministry has completed 30 ramps. We serve those with a short or long term need. Ramps are semi-permanent and can be relocated if no longer needed. Youngsville s shop class has participated in the building of modules along with many other volunteers. We are funded through offerings from participating churches, private donations, grants and fund raisers. Rick Nelson 563-4351 or rick@nelsonrb.net Chris Swanson 945-6975 or kane.office@wpaumc.org. Donations can be sent to the Kane District Office mark as ramp donation Thanks to the Congregations of; Duke Center, Barnes UMC Marienville UMC, Shinglehouse, Sugar Grove, Russell, Evans Memorial, Port Allegany Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Thanks to; Dotty Louise Christy, Gregory J. Harmon, Shirley & Ronald Carrinton, Gourdon Gould, Linda Gilbert DECEMBER KANE DISTRICT CLERGY FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY Active, Retired & Widows gather in Skylight Room at Warren: First December 8 for punch at 630:p.m. Dinner will begin 7:00p.m., Founders Hall. The Epworth Bell Choir will play immediately following dinner in the Sanctuary. Warren: First is located at 200 Market Street in Warren and is handi-capped accessible. RSVP required by November 30 to the Kane District
Office 814/ 945 6975 or kane.office@wpaumc.org There is a minimal cost $5 per person or $10 a family payable to Kane District. Choose one when you reply; Entrée choices; Stuffed Pork Chop, Breaded Italian Chicken Breast, or Vegetable Wellingtion. Children under 10 may choose Chicken Tenders. OLMSTED CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 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. W2 Webinar: The UM Foundation will offer the Top Ten Tips for Completing your Pastor s W2 during a free webinar designed for local church treasurers and others responsible for completing their pastor s Internal Revenue Service Form W-2. It s at 10 am, Wednesday, December 13th. Get details and register. TIME TO HELP SANTA: The Sunset Auxiliary of Wesbury is collecting monetary donations to buy gifts for their residents. By playing the role of Santa s Helpers, the auxiliary aims to provide Christmas gifts for residents with generous donations from individuals and churches, as well as through memberships. Make checks payable to The Sunset Auxiliary and mail to The Wesbury Foundation, Santa s Helpers, 31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335. Direct questions to Sue McCracken at The Foundation at 814-332-9381. 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. Franklin District Potato Project: FROM FIELD TO TABLE, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! Through the gleaning and distribution efforts of the Society of St. Andrew, and with your financial help, the Franklin District received 44,000 pounds of potatoes in March, helping 23 area churches, food pantries, and organizations, such as The Salvation Army, provide help to thousands of families! The need was greater than we could provide, however, and many more thousands of pounds could have been used. In an effort to address the need of providing help to the GROWING number of families in need, we are putting forward an extra push again this year in the hopes of securing more potatoes! To do so, we need your help! The potatoes are FREE, but we need your generous donation to the FRANKLIN DISTRICT POTATO PROJECT to care for packaging and trucking costs. Potato Project (PLEASE REMIT ALL FUNDS BY YEAR-END TO THE WPA CONFERENCE FOR THE FRANKLIN DISTRICT POTATO PROJECT ) JANUARY
ORIENTATION TO MINISTRY Sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Christ UMC, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin from 9:30 am noon. The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry. However, this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of setapart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church. Information will be presented about the broad range of opportunities including Certified Lay Minister (CLM), professional certification, local pastor, and ordained ministry. Registration is required. Register There is no registration fee. Send questions to Rev. Janet Lord, Coordinator of Ministerial Services jflrd425@aol.com. BAHAMAS MISSION TEAM Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13, 2018 and serve in home repair, community ministry and/or disaster response. Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the Caribbean. Cost is $1400. Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount. Apply by October 10 th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie Gottschalk. Get application here. VITAL WORSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM Calvin Institute of Christian Worship seeks to foster vital worship in congregations, parishes and other worshiping communities in North America. This grants program is especially focused on projects that connect public worship to intergenerational faith formation and Christian discipleship. The deadline is January 10, 2018. Learn more Jan. 19-21, 2018 Sheraton Station Square Registration is open now! SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year! For more information and to register, check out www.wpaumc.org/spark Kane District clergy let the District Office know how many Youth will be attending from your church.
WHAT TO EXPECTAT AT CREATIVITY: ORLANDO? Download our Brochure for the schedule, hotel information and more Scholarships available. Email: sara.rogoish@leadershipnexus.org LIVE TO LEAD Bradford Tower First UM is one of the sponsors of the event. It is being held at Beacon Light on 800 East Main Street Bradford, Pa. The cost is $49, this includes lunch. One can register at towerchurch.org or billcoxcoaching.com. Live to Lead begins at 9:00a.m. Open to Clergy & Laity Save the Date for Clergy Ethics Training: Save one of these dates to attend clergy ethics training that will be held around the Conference. The training is valuable and required by the Book of Discipline. Get details. Saturday, January 27-9:00-4:00, Avery (Washington) Monday, January 29-9:00-4:00, Dutilh Friday, February 9-9:00-4:00, TBA (Erie vicinity Saturday, February 10-9:00-4:00, Warren: First Saturday, February 24-9:00-4:00, TBA (Indiana area) INTERNSHIPS Seminary students, undergrads, parents it s time to think about summer internships! Applications are due Wednesday, January 31 st. For more information and to apply for College Ministry Discernment or Seminary Ministry internship, visit www.wpaumc.org/internships. CALLING ALL YOUTH!! Mission of Peace applications are available now. Mission of Peace is a yearly trip sponsored by the Northeast Jurisdiction of the UMC. It is on or about Dec. 28, 2018-Jan. 15, 2019 to the Philippines. Up to 4 youth can be accepted from each conference. On this trip, youth will get an immersion experience in another culture. Youth will meet other youth in churches and other civic organizations as well as worship with others in that country. Applications are due March 1 to the conference coordinator of young people s ministry, Amanda Gilligan. For the application and more info, check out: www.wpaumc.org/mop LOVE & RESPECT MARRIAGE RETREAT AT JUMONVILLE Emily and I want to invite you and your spouse to join with us for the 2018 Love & Respect Marriage Enrichment Retreat here at Jumonville. It will happen the weekend before Valentines Day. What better way to declare your love for your spouse than spending a weekend away here at Jumonville. We will gather on Friday, 2/9 at 7pm for our first session together and the retreat will end on Sunday, 2/11 at 11am. This event is open to all husbands and wives of any Christian faith. The cost of the event is $375 per couple. This includes a two night stay in either the Inn or Washington Lodge, four meals, snacks, time in the adventure center, and your workbook for our sessions. We will be using the study by Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs from their Love & Respect Marriage Conference. You can register for this event by
clicking here or by calling the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912. We would love to have you and your spouse join us for this amazing weekend. FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT 2017 Connectional Apportionment Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Any money received after this date will be applied to your 2018 Connectional Apportionment, even if you mail it prior to January 16th. Money received that is not clearly marked for 2018 will be applied to your 2017 Connectional Apportionment if it has not been paid in full. Do not combine 2017 and 2018 money in one check SEEKING TEAM MEMBERS All God s Children Ministries is still seeking team members for an international mission trip to Guatemala from Thursday, February 15, 2018 to Thursday, February 22, 2018. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Debbie Hills at deacon.dhills@gmail.com. 2018 TRIP TO ISRAEL Join Retired Pastor, Jon Gulnac, on his last time hosting a trip to Israel, on April 16 26, 2018. If you are interested in a brochure and information regarding the trip, please feel free to contact Jon at 814-495-8096. The cost is $3,348.00 per person. New- 6 th ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT Held on Friday, July 27, 2018 following the Pirates-Mets game at 7:05 p.m. Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Mets game and stay after the game to hear Manager Clint Hurdle and your favorite Pirate players and coaches share their personal experiences with how their faith has impacted both their lives and their careers in baseball specifically. Being that Faith Night is being held on a Friday for the first time, we expect the event to be even more popular than ever! Therefore, it is highly recommended securing seats with a deposit. Groups of 15 or more can secure a block of seats with a deposit, then will have until June 11 to give your final ticket count and pay the balance. Contact Chad Glover at chad.glover@pirates.com or 412-325-4756.