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On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ”Peace! Be Still!” Then the wind ceased and there was dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:35-41)

The early part of the summer, I took a renewal leave. Whether or not I am as renewed as I had hoped is questionable, though I am grateful for the time I had and the things I was able to do that are different than the normal “summer work” of a DS. One especially lovely day in July I went to a favorite restaurant on the shore of Lake Onondaga in upstate New York. Now let me be clear, I didn’t grow up around large bodies of water and so I never learned to sail or even to really do much of anything with a boat. I’ve sat in boats with more experienced sailors doing all the work. I’ve ridden in motor powered boats. I’ve even canoed and rowed a boat – though I confess – I can’t claim any skill in either of those activities either. However, I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, probably more than being on the water. However, here I was on this beautiful day, seated at an outside table at this waterfront restaurant with a wonderful view of the lake. And on the lake were boats. Lots of boats. All shapes and sizes of boats but especially a lot of sail boats. I watched as they moved from one side of the lake to the other and as the larger boats soared majestically up and down the water, surrounded by bevies of smaller boats and even windsailing on “mini boats” with one standing rider and a sail. The sails were mostly white but there were some colorful additions to the picture which is frozen in my memory as a spectacular illustration of what summer is all about which is being outside, alone or in the company of others, enjoying the beauty of the world, doing something that’s fun to do. And in many ways, I guess, that’s how I’d like life to be all the time. Peaceful but with energy. No stress. No hurries. No worries. Fun, connected with God, nature, and other people – all doing things

NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT DISTRICT

Rev. Elizabeth J Ott, District Superintendent Chan Gillham, Administrative Assistant P.O. Box 3007 Stamford, CT 06905 203 348-9181 [email protected]

Mid-August 2013 Edition

A publication of The New York/Connecticut District, of the New York Annual Conference, of the United Methodist Church Marilyn McCarter, editor 34 Kelly Lane Pine Island, NY 10969 845 258-4361 [email protected]

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we enjoy. It’s a nice image for life but, of course, it is a vacation picture. It’s not the way things always go. In reality the lake where I was visiting experiences dramatic changes as the winds shift and seasons move. In the winter it is ice covered and bitter cold. During fall and spring – and at other times during the year – winds shift along the hillside and storms brew over the horizon, quickly and dramatically changing the lake from peaceful to turbulent. I know because I’ve seen it happen. And, as we can tell from the scripture passage above, the Sea of Galilee was and is just as prone to quick changes. I’ve visited Israel and on the day I crossed the Lake there, it was calm, clear with a beautiful blue sky but the storms can come and things change quickly just as they did on that day when Jesus crossed the lake with his followers. The story tells us he was tired, so tired that he fell asleep in the boat and stayed asleep when the weather changed and a storm blew up. Apparently, it was a pretty violent storm because his disciples, in the boat with him, were having trouble managing – and remember among them were men who had sailed and fished that lake for a living. They were experienced and still they were afraid! And when they turn to Jesus, he calms the storm. Simple as that – except he does ask, “Why are you afraid?” and, “Have you so little faith?” It’s a great image for life, isn’t it? And it’s a great illustration of just what happens when we think things are going along well and we’re having smooth sailing. Things happen! The wind shifts! Disaster looms! And we, like the disciples – panic. We forget, just as they forgot, that we’re never in the boat on the lake alone. Jesus is there. He is with us. And when we ask, he’ll calm the storm and still the waves for us just as he did for his friends that day. We just have to remember that he’s in the boat with us! As I write this article, we’re all about to enter into the busy season of the church year when things gear up again after a tranquil summer (my apologies to those who moved this year, it may not have been so tranquil for you but I hope you know what I mean). Fall brings a return to regular schedules, events and activities. Many of you have already shared with me that you and your congregation are planning to do new things, to add services, classes, events and activities to more fully meet the needs of the congregation and to reach out to welcome the newcomers. While this is all wonderful, the truth is that it’s not going to feel very much like spending a nice afternoon watching the sailboats on a calm lake. Much of the time it may feel more like being in the boat during a raging storm wondering how you and your church and your pastor are going to make it through to the other side. Getting ready for all that is planned, dealing with conflicting schedules, adding in

fall district and conference meetings and trainings, getting ready for church conferences, all create breezes that turn into winds that churn up waves and toss us around on the sea of life. So, I think it’s important to remember that we’re never alone in the boat. Jesus is there. Jesus is ready to help. Jesus can bring calm and peace to any situation. We need to be ready to take the deep breath, turn our eyes on Jesus, and ask for his help so that the events, activities, meetings, missions, worship, Sunday school, programs – all that we have planned stay Christ-centered. That’s what will keep our boats from sinking beneath the waves and bring us safely to the shoreline. That’s my wisdom gained from my renewal time and a relaxing day by the lake. The days come and go, weather and seasons changes, storms come – but Jesus is always in the boat.

Peace – and good sailing! Betsy

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CHURCH PASTOR Beacon: Christ Johnny Ceaser Brewster Wongee Joh (In addition to Holmes) Cooperative Parish Carmel: Drew Thomas Theilmann Lake Mahopac Edward Dayton Mt. Hope Willett Porter Purdys Danbury Kimberly Bosley Dover: Dover Plains Beverly Risi Fishkill Linda Willey Fort Montgomery Emily Peck-McClain Goshen Kwang-il Kim Greenwich: Diamond Hill Julia Weidemann Winward (In addition to Springdale, Stamford) Greenwich: First Heather Sinclair Greenwich: Round Hill Erin McKibben Highland Falls Karina Feliz Hyde Park Kregg Gabor Milan: Rowe John Fritz (In addition to South Dover, Wingdale) Millbrook: Lyall Memorial Federated Donna Frischnecht-Jackson New Milford Wendy Paige (In addition to Harriman) Newburgh: First Frank Windom Newburgh: Gardnertown Eileen Freeman Newburgh: Grace Jeffrey Hooker Newburgh: Trinity Michael Jenkins Pawling Sung Moy Peekskill Cherie Philips (Full time appointment) Cooperative Parish Pine Plains Bangall Greg Higgins Millerton

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2013 NY/CT District New APPOINTMENT LIST continued Pleasant Valley Scharlise Dorsey (In addition to Wappingers Falls) Mid-Hudson (Associate) Yountae Kim Poughkeepsie: Poughkeepsie Timothy Riss Cooperative Parish Putnam Valley: Grace Van Cortlandtville Jennifer Pick Cold Spring Todd Pick South Highland Ridgefield (Associate) Michael Barry, Jr. South Salem: Steven’s Memorial Michael Barry, Jr. Stamford: First (Associate) Seung-ho Shin Sugar Loaf Vicky Fleming Vail’s Gate Frank Windam Wiccopee Susan Chadwick (In addition to Trinity, LaGrangeville) Wilton: Zion’s Hill Debra Robinson Yorktown Gene Ott

And blessings and many thanks to retired pastors: Anthony (Tony) Beck: from Christ UMC, Beacon, NY Wesley Shand: from Brewster and Purdys UMC Bea West (“re-retiring”): from Dover Plains UMC Ariel Ferrari: from Greenwich First UMC Eileen Freeman: from Hyde Park UMC (presently at Gardnertown, Newburgh) Herbert Day, Jr. : from Millerton UMC William Smartt (“re-retiring”): from Newburgh First UMC Douglas Osgood (“re-retiring”) from Jesse Lee Memorial UMC (Associate Pastor) Stephen Goldstein : from Zion’s Hill UMC, Wilton, CT


NYAC dates of note: 9/23-24 : Bishop's Retreat 9/28 VIM training @ UM Conference Center 11/7-8: Anti-Racism Training (if you haven't taken it) 10/5: Great Day of UM Singing

The October issue of the Connector will focus on

MISSION All you out there heading to UMArmy, Work Camp, Appalachia,

Bolivia and beyond… Please share your summer experiences with the rest of the District.

Send articles and pictures for publication in the Connector to:

[email protected] and ADD TO YOUR NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION LIST.

NY/CT UPCOMING DATES

END OF SUMMER JESUS PARTY– Camp Olmstead, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, September 7, 3 – 7pm Fall Clergy Meeting – Mid-Hudson Korean UMC, Poughkeepsie, NY, September 10 “Let the Whole Church Say Amen!” LSM Course – Highland Mills UMC, Thursdays: September 12 - October 10 Basic LSM Course 2013 – South Dover UMC of Wingdale Wingdale NY, Saturdays Sept. 14 and 21 Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gifts LSM Course – UMC Hyde Park, Mondays: October 21 - November 25 “GO PREACH!” LSM Course – Drew UMC, Carmel, Thursdays: October 24 - November 21 District Great Day of Methodist Singing, location TBA, October 5 Second Annual District Advent Service, location TBA, December 8

The DS is in the office, schedule permitting, on Monday through Thursday. Cabinet Meetings change from week to week. Friday is her customary day off.

To reach Betsy, you may email her at [email protected], or call the district office at 203-348-9181. Emails and phone messages are answered

at the earliest opportunity.


2nd Annual NYAC Laity Convocation – October 19: Guest speakers will include Sophia Agtarap of Rethink Church, Melanie Gordon of the General Board of Discipleship’s Children and Youth Ministries, and Heather Lear, director of the GBOD’s Evangelism Ministries. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Renaissance Westchester Hotel, White Plains. $40 per person; light breakfast from 8 a.m., lunch will be provided. To register, go to: http://www.nyac.com/events/detail/4509. Don't miss this wonderful day of worship, celebration, and visioning! Transforming Rural Churches – October 26: This Vital Congregations workshop will feature guest speaker Shannon O’Dell, author of Transforming Church in Rural America. 9 a.m.- 3p.m; light breakfast/registration begins at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Garden Plaza Hotel in Kingston, N.Y. Registration is $75 per church team. Go to: http://www.nyac.com/events/detail/4626, to register. 2013 Health Clinic – November 11-15 Each year 24 pastors and/or their spouses from the NYAC participatein a health clinic at New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn. In four days, participants receive a thorough physical examination and any follow-up tests that may be indicated. There will also be time to tour the Hospital and participate in seminars on recent developments in health care. You will get a penetrating view of your mission hospital at work. For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.nyac.com/events/detail/4320.

NYAC upcoming events of note:

The New York Annual Conference through the grace of God embodies a beloved community of hope, building up a healthy Body of Christ, with heart-warmed

United Methodists in mission for the transformation of the world.


Matching funds are available for churches newly installing or updating church signs on the highway. If interested, please contact Rev. Ann Pearson, the director of Connectional Ministries, at [email protected] for details and an application.

NY/CT FALL CLERGY MEETING Tuesday, September 10, gathering at the Mid-Hudson Korean UMC, 38 Jackson Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. 9 am - Fellowship of Coffee and Light Breakfast 10 am - Worship and Meeting: Sally Truglia from the Conference Office will be there to provide information about the changes that are taking effect 1/1/14. This will impact clergy and local church budgets to it's important for all clergy to attend! Please register at the District Office so we have materials for everyone. NY/CT Mission Grants: The District Parish Development Committee is soliciting applications for funding of Mission Grants and loans from our district churches, with a September 30 deadline so that we can review applications and interview your representatives in October. The application and additional information can be found using the following link. http://nyac.com/pages/detail/1917 NY/CT Co-Chairs:

Tom Theilmann ([email protected]) Louise Mueller ([email protected]

NY/CT DISTRICT NOW ON FACEBOOK See link below or search for New York – Connecticut District. Please "like" the page and you can follow all the latest District news on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/nyctdistrict


An End of Summer JESUS Party!

Come Celebrate our Youth – from 8th grade and up

September 7, 2013 3pm – 7pm

CAMP OLMSTEAD Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Cost = Free! There is no cost to you thanks to the generosity of our District Superintendent, Betsy Ott.

CONTACT Sung Moy at [email protected] / (845) 206-3914 or Bill Listwan at [email protected] / (845) 518-9892 (best to call cell)

Please let us know in advance how many are coming. Also, if you want to be part of the planning of this event, we need help, a lot of help with that. Please advertise this event to your youth and the youth directors of your church. We also need your youth bands (no adults please unless it’s a mixed band) to help with musical performances during worship or during the afternoon as people enjoy activities and food.


DearFriendsinChrist,

Ihopethatyouareenjoyingtheblessingsofsummerevenaswebegintoplanforthechurchyearstartupinthefall.

AsIsaidattheDistrictConferenceinMay,IhavebeenthinkingthatnewconfigurationsforourDistrictClusterGroupsmightbehelpful.

ClustersaretofunctioninwaysthatstrengthenandsupporttheministriesofthechurchesintheclusterconnectionsoI’velookedatthesharedministryrelationshipsandopportunitiesinthedistrict,thegeographicalboundaries,andsomeofthecommunitycontextsindefiningnewClusterGroups.Ofcourse,youcancertainlyworkwithchurchesthatarenotinyourclustertodevelopsharedministriesandtooffersupportsincetheClusterissimplyonewayofprovidingasettingwherethesekindsofministrieshappen.

IalsounderstandthatforsomeofyoutheClusterhasbeenaplacewhereCovenantalrelationshipstakeplaceandthatachangeofClustermaymeanachangeinthatimportantaspectofthegroup.IhopeyouknowthatIsupportCovenantGroupsforclergyandIhopethateachofyoubelongstoatleastone,regularlymeeting,CovenantGroup.I’maskingthatyoumakeityourpersonalresponsibilitytomaintaintheCovenantrelationshipsyouhaveestablished,findanotherCovenantGroup,orformonewithotherinterestedclergytomeetonaregularbasis,inperson,byphone,orthroughuseoftechnology.TheCovenantGroupisaplaceforyoutodevelopprayerpartnerrelationshipsandaccountabilitytogrowinfaithtogetherinadifferentwaythancanbeprovidedintheClustersetting.

ListedonthenextpageyouwillfindthenewDistrictClusterGroups.YourConvenerwillbecontactingyousoonwithinformationaboutmeetings.

IprayGod’sblessingsforyouinyourministriestogetherandasyoustrengthenyourCovenantrelationshipswithclergyonthedistrict,intheconference,andthroughouttheconnection.

Peace, Betsy

NY/CT DISTRICT CHURCH CLUSTER GROUPS


✟ North/EastCluster–Convener,MarionHubbard

(VerbankandPoughquag):GregHiggins(PinePlains,Bangall,Millerton),JohnFritz(Rowe:MilanandSoDover/Wingdale),BevRisi(DoverPlains)SungMinMoy(Pawling),WongeeJoh(HolmesandBrewster)

✟ North/WestCluster–Convener,SusanChadwick(LaGrangevilleandWiccopee):JenniferTiernan‐Bindler(RedHook),JohnWilliams(Rhinebeck),KreggGabor(HydePark),TimRiss(Poughkeepsie),YongyeunLee(Mid‐HudsonKorean),ScharliseDorsey(WappingersFallsandPleasantValley),LindaWilley(Fishkill),JohnnyCeasar(Christ‐Beacon)

✟ Eastern/StamfordGreenwichCluster–Convener,HeatherSinclair(FirstGreenwich):JuliaWeidemann‐Winward(DiamondHillandSpringdale),ErinMcKibben(RoundHIll),LoriMiller(PoundRidge),SungMoSong(HighRidgeKorean),DougMcArthurandSeunghoShin(FirstStamford),OscarDestruge(SpanishMinistryofGreenwich)

✟ Eastern/NorthNorwalkAreaCluster–Convener,EricFjeldal(NewCanaan):RandyDay(Norwalk),DaleEllenKrazmien(EastAve),JenniferMorrow(Rowayton),DebraRobinson(Zion’sHil),JimHoffmann(Darien),BillPfohlandDebbiMygatt(JesseLee),MikeBarry(StevensMemorial),KimBosley(Danbury),OscarDestruge(ElCamino)

✟ SouthCentralDistrictCluster–Convener,MelissaBoyer(Katonah):KarenBurger(Mt.Kisco),GeneOtt(Yorktown),CheriePhilips(Peekskill),SandyKoppmann(TrinityBoscobel/Buchanan),JennandToddPick(CooperativeParish:Grace–PutnamValley,VanCortlandtville,Garrison,ColdSpring),JacobDharmaraj(ShrubOak),TomTheilmann,EdDayton,WillPorter(CooperativeParish:Drew–Carmel,Mt.Hope,Purdys,LakeMahopac)

✟ GreaterNewburghandWestPointDistrictCluster–Convener,MichaelJenkins(Trinity):JeffHooker(Grace),FrankWindom(FirstandVail’sGate),EileenFreeman(Gardnertown),AndyPeckMcClain(Cornwall),KarinaFeliz(HighlandFalls),andasavailable‐EmilyPeckMcClain(Ft.Montgomery)

✟ WesternDistrictCluster–Convener,DorothyCaldwell(Monroe):KwangIlKim(Goshen),KevinMulqueen(Ridgebury:Grace),JuliaY.H.Yim(Warwick),WendyPaige(HarrimanandNewMilford),VickyFleming(SugarLoaf),DarleneResling(HighlandMills&Mountainville),JessicaAnschutz(CentralValley)

[TheGreaterNewburgh/WestPointClusterandtheWesternDistrictClustermaywanttoschedulesomemeetingstimestogethertodiscusssharedministries,especiallyrelatingtoHabitatprojects.]

NY/CT DISTRICT CHURCH CLUSTER GROUPS

We are called to be servants of Jesus Christ and servant leaders; therefore the names Lay Ser-vant and Lay Servant Ministries are most appropriate for this ministry of leading, caring and communicating. Lay Servant Ministry is a United Methodist system for lay leadership development. The basic and advanced courses are designed to help persons develop their skills in leadership, commu-nication and care-giving. This training helps build relationships with other lay leaders, and in-creases opportunities for individuals and congregations to be in ministry with others. Accord-ing to the Discipline, a lay servant is a professing member of a local church or charge confer-ence who is “ready and desirous to serve the Church and who is well informed on and commit-ted to Scriptures and the doctrine, heritage, organization and life of The United Methodist Church.” A lay servant “has received specific training to develop skills in witnessing to the Christian faith through spoken communication, church and community leadership, and care-giving ministries.” Courses are open to anyone. The order of classes and/or those needed for certification proc-ess may vary. For example, a lay person may take the basic course or an advanced course be-fore deciding to officially apply for Lay Servant Certification. Step 1: Upon completion of the Basic Lay Servant course and with local church/pastor ap-proval, a lay person will become a Local Church Lay Servant. To maintain this status you must file an Annual Report each year at the home church Charge Conference, and you must take a refresher course every three (3) years. Step 2: To obtain Certified Lay Servant status, (local church Lay Servants who serve the local church and beyond), you must take at least one advanced course. To become a Lay Speaker (Certified Lay Servant who provides pulpit supply), you must complete any additional required courses and also be approved by the District and Annual Conference Committee on LSM. Advanced courses will be offered for the NY/CT District throughout the year. For a list of courses available, please contact Frank Atkins, NY/CT Director, Lay Servant Ministries, at [email protected].

Please see the registration forms for upcoming class offerings that follow.

What is Lay Servant Ministries? The 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church adopted resolutions changing the name and scope of Lay Speaking Ministries to Lay Servant Ministries.

CALLING ALL LAY PERSONSCALLING ALL LAY PERSONS

Class Location: Highland Mills UMC, 654 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY

Mail form to: Frank Atkins, 21 Hudson St., Warwick, NY 10990 Cost: $30.00 Make check payable to NY/CT Lay Servant Ministry Questions? Contact Frank Atkins, NY/CT Director, Lay Servant Ministry, at [email protected] Or Pastor Darlene E. R. Resling at (845) 928-6177 or (845) 453-0802 Please print legibly.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone #________________________________ Cell Phone # ________________________________

Work #______________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________

City/Town____________________________________________ State_______ Zip ____________________

Church Membership_______________________________________ District _________________________

Leading a group of Christ’s people in prayer is a great honor and an equally great responsibil-

ity. Basic and Certified Lay Servants who accept this leadership role are entrusted with repre-

senting before God all of Christ’s people who are present to so that at the close of the prayer

all may say the ancient word of assent: AMEN! Under the guidance of my Pastor, I desire to

explore my faith journey in the United Methodist Church by attending the Advance Lay Ser-

vant Let the Whole World Say Amen! Course.

____________________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

Important Information: Light beverages and snacks are provided $30 fee covers the cost of the course book, which will be mailed to you prior to class. Please read the introduction and chapters 1-2-3 of Let the Whole World Say AMEN! book prior to the first class.

Let the Whole Church Say Amen! Thursdays: September 12 — October 10

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. NY/CT District of the United Methodist Church


1.Pleaseprintlegibly.Thankyou. 2.Obtaintherequiredsignatures.MailformtoFrankAtkins,21HudsonSt.,Warwick,NY10990 3.Cost$15.00.MakechecktoNY/CTLayServantMinistry ContacttheNY/CTDirectorLayServantMinistry,[email protected] [email protected]_________________________________________________Phone#_______________________

CellPhone#___________________________________Work#_____________________________

EmailAddress:________________________________________________________________________

StreetAddress:________________________________________________________________________

City/Town:___________________________________________________________________________

ChurchMembership:________________________________________District:________________

Under the guidance of my pastor, I desire to explore my faith journey, in the United Methodist Church byattendingtheBasicLayServantMinistryCourse.Thiscoursewillhelpmeexploreandunderstandwhattypeofleader I am, andmore clearly discernwhere I am being called. Section XI Paragraphs #266‐268 in theUnitedMethodistBookofDiscipline2012concerningLayServantstates:“ALayServantisaprofessingmemberofalocalchurch or charge who is ready and desirous to serve the Church and who is well informed on and committed to theScriptureandthedoctrine,heritage,organizationandlifeoftheUnitedMethodistChurchandwhohasreceivedspecifictraining to develop skills in witnessing to the Christian faith through spoken communication, church and communityleadership,andcaregivingministries.Anapplicantmustbeactiveinthesupportofthelocalchurchorcharge.”

IMPORTANT:1.Bringyourownlunch.Beveragesandsnacksareprovided.

2.Purchaseyourbook:Cokesbury800672‐1789,item#9780881776263$11+taxS&HorAmazon

3.READchapters1‐3ofLaySpeakingMinistriesBasicCourseParticipantsbook,priortotheclass.

_________________________________________________ ______________________

SignatureofApplicant DateRecommendations:

Pastor____________________________________________ ______________________

PastorSignature DateAdmin.Board______________________________________ _______________________

SignatureAd.Bd.ChairpersonorChargeConferenceChairperson Date

BasicLayServantMinistryCourse2013

Saturdays,Sept.14and21 8:30‐2:30(registrationstarts8amon9/14)

NY/CTDistrictoftheUnitedMethodistChurch

ClassLocation:SouthDoverUMCofWingdale6434Rt.55,Wingdale,NY

Class Location: UMC Hyde Park, 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, NY

Mail form to: Frank Atkins, 21 Hudson St., Warwick, NY 10990 Cost: $20.00 Make check payable to NY/CT Lay Servant Ministry Questions? Contact Frank Atkins, NY/CT Director, Lay Servant Ministry, at [email protected] Or Lay Servant Leaders: Marie Bell ([email protected]) Stephen Allen ([email protected]) Please print legibly.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________


Work #______________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________



Under the guidance of my Pastor, I desire to explore my faith journey in the United Methodist Church by attending the Basic Lay Servant Ministry Course. This course will help me explore and understand what type of leader I am, and more clearly discern where I am being called. Section XI Paragraphs #266-268 in the United Methodist Book of Discipline 2012, concerning Lay Servant, states: “A Lay Servant is a professing member of a local church or charge who is ready and desirous to serve the Church and who is well informed on and committed to the Scripture and the doctrine, heritage, organization and life of the United Methodist Church and who has received specific training to develop skills in witnessing to the Christian faith through spoken communication, church and community leadership, and care-giving ministries.” ____________________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

Important Information: Supper is provided at 6:00 PM (free will offering), as are beverages and snacks. $20 fee covers cost of course book, which will be mailed to you prior to class. Please read chapters 1-2-3 of Basic Course Participants book prior to first class.

Monday Night Lights

at UMC Hyde Park

Basic Lay Servant Ministry Course 2013 Mondays: Sept. 16—Oct. 14


Class Location: UMC Hyde Park, 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, NY

Mail form to: Frank Atkins, 21 Hudson St., Warwick, NY 10990 Cost: $20.00 Make check payable to NY/CT Lay Servant Ministry Questions? Contact Frank Atkins, NY/CT Director, Lay Servant Ministry, at [email protected] Or Lay Servant Leaders: Marie Bell ([email protected]) Stephen Allen ([email protected]) Please print legibly.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________


Work #______________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________



Under the guidance of my Pastor, I desire to explore my faith journey inthe United Methodist

Church by attending the Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gifts Advanced Lay Servant Ministry

Course. I know that this course is designed to assist me to identify/confirm what my Spiritual

Gifts are, Learn what Spiritual Gifts are and what they are Not, and help me to understand the

meaning of my Spiritual Gifts.

____________________________________________________ _______________________________

Signature of Applicant Date

Important Information:

Supper is provided at 6:00 PM (free will offering), as are beverages and snacks. $20 fee covers cost of course book, which will be mailed to you prior to class.

Please read chapters 1-2-3 of Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gifts book prior to first class.

Rediscovering Your Spiritual Gifts Mondays: October 21 —November 25

(No Class on November 4) 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

NY/CT District of the United Methodist Church

Monday Night Lights

at UMC Hyde Park

Class Location: Drew UMC, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512

Mail form to: Frank Atkins, 21 Hudson St., Warwick, NY 10990 Cost: $30.00 Make check payable to NY/CT Lay Servant Ministry Questions? Contact Frank Atkins, NY/CT Director, Lay Servant Ministry, at [email protected] Or Marie Bell (914) 739-6104 or at [email protected] Please print legibly.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________


Work #______________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________



Leading a group of Christ’s people in a course titled Go Preach! is a great honor and an equally great responsibility. Basic and Certified Lay Servants who accept this leadership role are entrusted with representing before God all of Christ’s people. “May God’s blessings sur-round you as you explore preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a world that needs so des-perately to hear the word of God” (Go Preach!, page 3). Under the guidance of my Pastor, I desire to explore my faith journey in the United Methodist Church by attending this Advanced Lay Servant Go Preach! course.

____________________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

Important Information: Light beverages and snacks are provided $30 fee covers the cost of the course book, which will be mailed to you prior to class. Prior to 1st class please read Introduction and Chapter 1 of Go Preach!. Please spend time in prayerful discernment for the leaders and individuals taking this course.

“GO PREACH!” Thursdays: October 24 — November 21


WARWICK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH www.warwickumc.com

135 Forester Avenue Warwick, New York 10990 Phone: 845-986-1030 Fax: 845-986-0348

Rev. Julia YH Yim, Lead Pastor

CHURCH MINISTRY POSITION OPENING:

ASSISTANT PASTOR - Part-Time Warwick United Methodist Church (135 Forester Ave. Warwick, NY 10990; 7miles north of NJ ) known in the community as “A Church That Loves,” a Christ-centered, vibrant faith community, is seeking an assistant pastor with a focus on Youth Ministry, part time (24-28 hours per week). The ideal candidate will be:

Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, with a passion for reaching young people and their families;

Able to lead & coordinate youth ministry & programs; o nurturing youth grades 6-12 for faith development

weekly programs service & mission projects retreats & other youth events

o supporting youth families through family events nurture & training opportunities;

o develop & encourage adult & student leadership

Willing to work with and under a senior pastor, a team player o filling in the pulpit when the senior pastor is away, o assisting in worship & pastoral care

A candidate with a ministry degree or in process for a degree with church ministry experience preferred. The hiring salary range is expected approximately $24,000 – 28,000 depending on qualifications & experience. Please send resume, including references and salary history.

For inquiry & more information:

Please contact: Rev. Julia YH Yim, Lead Pastor Warwick UMC 135 Forester Avenue, Warwick, NY 10990 Phone: 845-986-1030 (church) Email: [email protected]


Volunteer In Mission Training

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Led by: Rev. Joseph Ewoodzie Conference Mission Coordinator

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 10am – 3pm

Location: The Learning Center, The United Methodist Conference Center 20 Soundview Ave. White Plains, NY 10606

Registration Fee: $5.00 per person

Lunch will be served. Register by contacting the Conference Mission Office,

Call Pat Hylton 914-615-2226E-mail [email protected] Who Should Attend:

✰ Local church mission representatives ✰ District mission coordinators ✰ Those who are interested in local, national and international mission projects ✰ Youth leaders planning mission trips ✰ Adult VIM leaders ✰ Those who would like to be part of a mission team

What you need to know about VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION ✰ The history and theology ✰ Do’s and Don’ts ✰ How do you prepare yourself and your team ✰ Where would you like to go ✰ What to expect on any mission trip ✰ Essential qualities of team leader ✰ Customs and Cultural expectation ✰ Travel documentations and Insurance

Come with your questions

Only the first 25 participants will be considered Please REGISTER TODAY

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