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E-news September 14,2017 Volume VI Issue36

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September 16, 23 & 30 – Fall Lay Servant Ministry School – more details to follow.

September 28 DCOM – Conference Center – Bitner Room beginning at 8:30 AM

September 30 UMW Butler District UMC Fall Meeting @ New Brighton UMC

Fall – Retiree/Widows Luncheon – watch for details

October 14, 21 & 28 (brochures ATTACHED) Fall Lay Servant Ministry Course – Aliquippa UMC

October 28 Annual Conference UMW meeting @ Delmont: Faith UMC

November 4“Clear Day” – Helpshop – mark your calendar for this district-wide event.

Crossfire Campus of Butler: First UMC 9:00 AM - Noon

November 9 DCOM – Conference Center – Bitner Room beginning at 8:30 AM

2018 Dates

February 15 DCOM – Conference Center – Bitner Room beginning at 8:30 AM

February 18, 25, March 4, 11 & 18,2018– Spring Lay Servant Ministry School

March 2018 – Clergy Family Spring Party

April 22 – 2018 – District Conference

April 26 DCOM – Conference Center – Bitner Room beginning at 8:30 AM

June 14 DCOM – Reorganizational Meeting – Conference Center – Bitner Room beginning at 10 AM

.August – December – Charge Conferences and One on One Conversations

September

17 Allan Brooks

18 Alexis Martin

19 Kathy Soltis

20 Darlene Ryniec

24 Linda Scott

25 Michelle Hilton

26 David Alleman

Tara Park

27 Jason McQueen

30 Wayne Smith

Appointment Changes

See wpaumc.org/appointments.

.prayer concerns and joys

  • Please remember to keep in prayer:
  • Students and Teachers starting the school year
  • All affected by hurricanes Harvey/Irma.
  • Pastor Bob and Becky Schmitt were in a car accident last week.
  • Rev. Bruce (& Glenda) Merritt Cards may be sent to Bruce Merritt; 7387 River Pine Dr; Mechanicsville, VA 23111
  • Walt and Barb Hehman – Walt’s declining health.
  • Tammy Hay, Connellsville District Administrative Assistant
  • Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and the WPA Cabinet
  • Continued prayer for Rev Chance & Chelsea Kelosky family.
  • Pray, Donate and Act: As Hurricane Irma makes landfall, continue to pray for all those in its path, as well as those affected by flooding in Texas and the Gulf Coast, wildfires in the Western U.S., mudslides in Sierra Leone, and those affected by floodsthat killed 1200 in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. One way to helpU.S. survivors, beyond monetary donations, is to trained to be on an Early Response Team (ERT). The next ERT training is Saturday, Sept. 16 in Washington, PA. Get details.

Prayer Request: As the Commission on a Way Forward prepares to meet in Berlin Sept. 18, the moderators are asking all United Methodists to continue to pray for the Commission members as they work to discern options for a way forward for The United Methodist Church in the midst of disagreement regarding the disciplinary stance related to human sexuality. Read more.

district news…..

Saving Labels? If people in your church are among the many who are saving Labels for Education for a pre-school such as the one at the Ruth M. Smith Center, be sure they know that the program ends as of Jan. 2. Ruth M. Smith needs to receive any labels saved for it by Dec. 15 to submit before the program ends. Learn more at labelsforeducation.com. Visit Ruth M. Smith Center website

Greetings!

About 20 people from United Methodist congregations in Lawrence County have had two conversations recently on the topic of sharing ministry. We have begun to look at what cooperation might mean in this area. These early discussions have focused on the mission (or purpose) God may be calling us to share.

A third “Conversation on Sharing Ministry” has been scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2017, at New Castle: First United Methodist Church. We will share a meal beginning at 5 PM. The meeting should start around 6 PM.Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi has been invited to be part of this conversation and is planning to attend.

You are invited, too. Please provide an approximate number of persons attending from each congregation. You may email this information to . Details about the meal will be announced later.

Slippery Rock UMC
Employment Opportunities
  • Slippery Rock United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Youth Director. Primary responsibilities include developing, coordinating and implementing youth ministry programs that will include settings where youth (grades 7-12) can explore their core beliefs, share their faith, and learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in a United Methodist context. To apply, send cover letter and resume to .
  • Slippery Rock United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Worship Arts Director. Primary responsibilities include programming contemporary music and leading worship with our praise band, programming and directing our traditional choir, and developing music and worship leadership. Proficiency in guitar and/or keyboards preferred. To apply, send cover letter and resume to .


Chippewa United Methodist Church - Activities/Events for September
Our Church is interested in starting a co-ed volleyball league at our Community Life Center located at 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. If you are interested in joining or helping out, please contact our Community Life Center Director, Scott Ensworth @ 724-843-4032, ext 3 or send an email to him @ .
Chippewa UMC pre-school registrations for a 5 day class for 4-5 year olds are being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. Registration forms are available in the Welcome Centers, on our website or by contacting the Church office @ 724-843-4828.
Volleyball for Boys & Girls, 1st - 7th Grade begins on Monday, October 2 and continues on October 9, 16 & 23 @ our Community Life Center. The 1st - 3rd grade classes will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 7:15 p.m. The 4th - 7th grade classes will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m. The skills covered are passing, setting, hitting and serving. Early registration is $45 if registered by September 22nd and late registration is $50 for registrations after 22nd. Registrations are based on a first come, first serve basis. Each child will receive a t-shirt.
Basketball for boys and girls in kindergarten – 6th grade will begin on Wednesday, September 6th and continues through September 27, 2017 @ our Community Life Center. K through 2nd grade begins on Wednesdays, September 6 from 6pm - 7:00pm and 3rd through 6th grade begins on Wednesdays, September 6 from 7 pm - 8:00 pm. Registrations are based on a first come, first serve basis. The early registration cost is $40 and must be received 1 week prior to start date stated above and the late registration cost is $50. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Please call Scott Ensworth for more information @ 724-843-4032, ext. 3.
Griefshare, a Recovery Support Group, for people grieving the death of someone close returns to Chippewa United Methodist Church in the Wesley Room beginning on September 7th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Griefshare is a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. It is a class where you will learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. To register, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828.
“Discerning the Voice of God” by Priscilla Shirer, a Women’s Bible Study led by Lee Vega will be held at the Church in our Wells Room beginning on 9/12/17. There are 2 class times: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. If you would like to know the Voice of God: his language, character and tone of voice, you can. By growing closer to God through his Word, participants will be able to discern God’s voice from the voice of strangers. Please register in our Welcome Centers or by calling the Church office @ 724-843-4828. To learn more, please visit our website @
A new Financial Peace University Class begins on September 14 from 7 to 9 pm @ the Church in rooms 202-204. If you would like to learn how to increase your cash flow, decrease your expenses, and work towards being debt free to become a better steward of God’s gift, this class is for you. The first night is free. Brochures are available by contacting the Church office @ 724-843-4828. To register, please sign up online @
Our UMW Fall Rummage & Bake Sale with Apple Dumplings will be held on September 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & September 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in our Church Fellowship Hall. September 19 includes our baked goods sale and September 20th is our dollar bag sale. Donations are accepted. To learn more, please visit our website @ or contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828.
Our All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner led by our youth group returns on September 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinners take place in the Church Fellowship Hall and include spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert and a drink. Love donations are welcome and appreciated and help support our youth ministry. To learn more, please visit our website @ or contact the Church office at 724-843-4828.
The UMW Fall Rummage & Bake Sale with Apple Dumplings will be held on September 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & September 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in our Church Fellowship Hall. September 19 includes our baked goods sale and September 20th is our dollar bag sale. Donations are accepted. To learn more, please visit our website @ or contact our Church office @ 724-843-4828.
FAITH COMMUNITY CHARGE (Faith on Jefferson, Faith on 68 & Riverview IMC)
  • J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) Early Education and Daycare, a faith-based day care, will soon open at Faith on Jefferson, 341 Jefferson St., Rochester. We are now accepting applications for employment and child registration. Please call the church office at 724-775-3447 or email to , and leave your contact information.
  • Saturday, Sept. 16 - 11:00 - 4:00 pm - 10th Annual Apple Dumpling Festival @ Riverview UMC, 1099 Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls - Food, Vendors, Bouncy House, Rock Painting, Pokemon & more. Apple dumpling orders (baked or unbaked): $20/tray of 6 or single dumplings $4. Call 724-843-4091. Vendors call 724-513-6928.
  • Saturday, Sept. 16 - 10:00 am - Nu-2-U Clothing Cupboard @ Faith on Jefferson. Free clothes to all who need.
  • Thursday, Sept. 21 -4:30 - 6:30 - Ham Loaf Dinner @ Faith on Jefferson, 341 Jefferson Street, Rochester PA 15074. Tickets are $9 available at the door or call church office at 724-775-3447 to pre-order.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 26 - 4:30 - 6:00 - Free Community Dinner @ Faith on Jefferson. All are welcome. No financial restrictions.
  • Friday, Oct. 6 & 7 - UMW - Rummage Sale at Faith on Jefferson
Crossfire Campus of Butler First UMC
Save the Date: Ron Hutchcraft will be the speaker for the 2017 WPAUMC Congress on Evangelism, scheduled for Saturday, October 7at the Crossfire Campus of Butler First UMC. Details will follow.

Butler District Helpshop – “Clear Day” Job Descriptions and Leadership Training in the UM Church

November 4, 2017
9 AM - Noon
Crossfire Campus of Butler: First UMC
Many have asked for a help shop for church leadership. Here it is!
Come! Get a clear picture of church committee structure and duties.
Mark your calendar now, and spread the word!
All pastors and church leaders are encouraged to attend.
Schedule:
9:00 AM Gatheringwith light refreshments
9:45 - 11:30 AM –Proceed to Individual classes
11:30 - Noon –Gather as a group for questions, comments. Prayer/dismissal
Classes being offered:
  • Church Council –Rev Sharon Schwab
  • PPRC –Rev Tom Parkinson
  • Trustees - Tom Hallman (Chairman of the WPA Conference Trustees)
  • Finance –Larry Bridge (Conference Treasurer)
  • Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development –District Superintendent, Rev Joel Garrett
  • Lay Leader/Lay Member to Annual Conference –Jerry Rectenwald, Butler District Lay Leader
More details and registration to follow!

Clergy Corner

One to One Schedule

October 2, 2017(Brackenridge: Trinity)

9:00AMDrew Myers

10:30AMJerry Pawloski

1:00PMJason McQueen

2:30PMRob Wilson

October 9, 2017(New Castle: First)

9:00AMLoren McQueen

10:30AMMark Ongley

1:00PMWayne Schar

2:30PMMike Long

October 16, 2017(Butler: First)

9:00AMBruce Gascoine

10:30AMNancy Shute

1:00PMMichael Coats

2:30PMMary Jo Gould

October 23, 2017(Unionville)

10:30AMBay Allen

1:00PMSusan Pickering

2:30PMChad Bogdewic

October 30, 2017(Brackenridge: Trinity)

9:00AMChance Kelosky

10:30AM Barb Stoehr

1:00PM Katie Peterson

2:30PMMegan Berkebile

Below you will findtwo links you may find beneficial as we move into charge conference season.
The first link it how to set your pastors salary. This was sent as a mailing all churches, committees and clergy in 7/2017.
The second link is how to calculate the pension obligation for 2018.
to set your pastors salary.pdf
obligation calculator.pdf

LOCAL PASTOR MENTORING GROUP SCHUEDLE

LEADERS: Rev Glenn Kohlhepp, Rev Dean Ziegler

MENTOR MEETINGS FOR THIS CONFERENCE YEAR:October 10, November 14, December 12, February 13 and April 10. [Easter is April 1] – 7 p.m. at Harmony-Zelienople ChurchWelcome to the group – Robert Schmitt – newly appointed to Butler County North Charge (Boyers, Eau Claire: Bethel, Hilliards)

CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Charge conference clusters will be held on Sundays in October. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

If your church has not signed up for a charge conference location, please call the district office

This annual business meeting of the local church, will be joined by a member of our WPA Conference staff

who will lead discussion on our Five Areas of Focus.

Individual Charge Conferences

  • October 17 Bennett’s Run
  • November 8Faith Community/Faith on 68/Riverview
  • November 9 Butler: First
  • December 5Monaca
  • December 6Harmony-Zelienople
  • December 11Ellwood City/Homewood
  • December 12Nixon

Pictured: Ben Harsch, ( IT Director/Website) Pam Upchurch, Pittsburgh; Marie, Interim, Connellsville;

Collette Charnik, Washington; Julie Lake, Franklin; SherryMeterko, Indiana; Chris Swanson, Kane

Exploration 2017! Young adults who may sense God calling them to ordained ministry in the UMC are invited to attend Exploration, a three-day event held every two years to help those age 18-26 explore their gifts for service as a deacon or elder. This year’s event will be held November 3-5in Portland, Oregon. Learn more.

Clergy Excellence: There's an updated list of continuing education opportunities at wpaumc.org/leadershipdevelopment.

Keep up with the UMC!

Stay informed about important news and events in The United Methodist Church by subscribing free to the Daily or Weekly Digests. Subscribe now.

Clergy Excellence: There's an updated list of continuing education opportunities at wpaumc.org/leadershipdevelopment.

Upcoming Learning Opportunities: Download the new flyer of continuing ed opportunities, open to laity and clergy, here.

Online Lay Servant Ministries advanced courses offered by BeADisciple.com —Schedule of classes

For Clergy Continuing Education & Formation events click here: CCEF EVENTS

See full list of upcoming webinars atgbod.org/webinars

Continuing Educators e-News for Clergy: Keep up with news in clergy continuing education. Sign up for a new e-newsletter from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Learn more.

The Turner Center for Church Leadership at Martin Methodist College offers online training for church leaders in Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Older Adult Ministry and Children’s Ministry. Learn more.

YOUTH

Youth Leader? Like us on Facebook for updates and info: Western Pa UMC Youth Leaders.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE ATTENDING CAL U?

Spark 2018 – January 19-21,2018at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. A retreat for youth grades 6-12 and their leaders.

UMW Gears Up for Assembly:The Power of Boldis the theme for the 19th 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

YOUTH 2019

The next national gathering of United Methodist youth will be July 10-14, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. Young People’s Ministries, a division of Discipleship Ministries, is announcing details of the event to give churches time to plan for their youth to attend. The national gathering for United Methodist youth takes place every four years. Read press release

The YOUTH 2019 Media Kit is Here!We are less than two years away from YOUTH 2019 and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

the fun we are going to have in Kansas City. And what better way to do that than with our YOUTH 2019 Media Kit!The next national gathering of UMYouth 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.

Youth Worker Collective is a new initiative to offer free resources from a community of professionals to help both paid and unpaid United Methodist youth workers get what they need to make teenage disciples for the transformation of the world. Check out youthworkercollective.com/


SPARK Registration’s Open: SPARK, the annual weekend gathering at Pittsburgh’s Sheraton Station Square, is set for January 19-21. 2018. See the line-up of leaders, breakout sessions and the guide for newcomers at wpaumc.org/SPARK.

conference news

Upcoming Events

Early Response Training

Sept. 16
West Washington UMC

Parenting Teens Seminar

Sept. 23
Ingomar UMC

NEJ Black Methodists for Church Renewal

October 5-6
Mt. Vernon, NY

Domestic Violence Summit

Oct. 7
St. Paul's UMC, Allison Park

Congress on Evangelism

October 7
Butler First Crossfire Campus

Clergy College

October 15-17
Jumonville

Implicit Bias Workshop

Nov. 11
Trinity UMC, McMurray

SPARK

Jan. 19-21
Sheraton Station Square

STRANGELY WARMED

Dr. Luther Oconer, an assistant professor at United Theological Seminary, will lead a Friday seminar, John Wesley, The Holy Spirit and You, designed to equip pastors to explore our Wesleyan heritage and bring it to life in today's churches. It’s Friday,Oct. 6at Jumonville. Dr. Oconer will also lead a weekend retreat, open to all, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Get details on both atjumonville.org/renewal-retreat.

CLM Gathering: All Certified Lay Ministers are invited to a gathering at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 16at Perkins Restaurant in Clarion, PA. for fellowship and an update on the CLM program. RSVP or direct questions to Sharon Schwab at or 814-558-4973. Perkins is at 78 Perkins Road Clarion, PA 16214.

REFORMATION’S 500TH ANNIVERSARY IN OCTOBER

With the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther sparked the Protestant Reformation approaching, the Council of Bishops’ ecumenical officer is encouraging United Methodists to mark the occasion throughout the month of October with study, prayer, and joint worship with ecumenical partners.Learn more and see list of resources.