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Connellsville E-news October I have been reflecting this month on the phrase “Image of God” as it relates to human beings. In this world of death and negativity it is easy to lose sight that each of us are created in the “Image of God.” “So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Gen 1:27) The “Image of God” points to the intrinsic value of human beings. No other creature is created in this image. It points to the fact that we are creative like God who made the heavens and the earth. It also points to the fact that we are relational like God who is one in the community of the three persons of the Trinity. Each one of us formed and created by God and wonderfully made. “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” (Psalm 139:13-14) Because we are sinners and live in a sinful fallen world, we often fall short of honoring those made in the “Image of God.” James 3:8-9 reminds of this, “but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God.” Sometimes, this goes beyond just words and goes into action that harms those created in the “Image of God.” In hopes of shoring up our striving to be imitators of Jesus Christ and to deepen our efforts to honor all persons made in the “Image of God,” the district is doing a series of trainings on Anti-Racism. I want to District Superintendent Pastor Robert Zilhaver View the Calendar
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Connellsville E-newsOctober
I have been reflecting this month on the phrase “Image of God” as it relates to human beings. In this world of death and negativity it is easy to lose sight that each of us are created in the “Image of God.” “So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Gen 1:27)
The “Image of God” points to the intrinsic value of human beings. No other creature is created in this image. It points to the fact that we are creative like God who made the heavens and the earth. It also points to the fact that we are relational like God who is one in the community of the three persons of the Trinity. Each one of us
formed and created by God and wonderfully made. “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” (Psalm 139:13-14)
Because we are sinners and live in a sinful fallen world, we often fall short of honoring those made in the “Image of God.” James 3:8-9 reminds of this, “but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God.” Sometimes, this goes beyond just words and goes into action that harms those created in the “Image of God.”
In hopes of shoring up our striving to be imitators of Jesus Christ and to deepen our efforts to honor all persons made in the “Image of God,” the district is doing a series of trainings on Anti-Racism. I want to invite all of you to participate in the Anti-Racism Training at Grace United Methodist Church in Somerset. The training is from 9:00-3:00 on November 6, 2019. Please register at: https://wpa-reg.brtapp.com/ANTIRACISMMEETINGS2019. There is no cost for persons from the Connellsville District, but we need to have a good count to cover lunch preparations.
I look forward to seeing all of you there!
God Bless,
Pastor Bob
District SuperintendentPastor Robert Zilhaver
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PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS IMPORTANT DATES
Birthdays and Anniversaries
SAVE THE DATES
Anti-Racism TrainingNovember 6th Anti-Racism Somerset Grace (9:00am-3:00pm)November 12th Anti-Racism Training –Pleasant Hill UMC (10:00am-12:00pm)November 12th Anti-Racism Training – (2:00pm-4:00pm) Paradise
The Evangelism Leader’s Training: October 14th-25th - Two week on line training October 27th- On sight day
Walk Thru The Bible: Saturday, October 26th
Christmas Party: December 14th Paradise UMC 11:30am-1:30pm
District Office Open House: December 20th 2:00pm-4:00PM 30East Main St. Uniontown PA
Annual Conference 2020: The session will be June 11-13, 2020 at Grove City College.
PRAYERS, THANKSGIVING AND JOY’S
MINISTRY: Pastors and their families. October is Pastor
Appreciation Month. 2020 Delegation
JOYS: Imagine No Malaria in Liberia: The health department of the UMC in Liberia received $40,000 worth of malaria medications and other supplies donated by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. The shipment is among the donations through the church's Imagine No Malaria initiative, a part of Global Ministries' Abundant Health program. Read story
THANKS: For the Teachers at- The Fall Lay Ministry School
NATION/WORLD: World Communion Sunday is October 6. Get info and resources from UMCGiving.
If you have a joy or concern, please contact me at 724.628.3453 or e-mail [email protected]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Nominations for Bishop: At least one new bishop is expected to be elected at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July. The WPAUMC General/Jurisdictional Conference delegation is seeking nominations of ordained elders to consider as it begins a process of endorsing a candidate or candidates.https://wpa-reg.brtapp.com/2020EpiscopalNominations
Scholarships are available!(contact the office for details) [email protected]
Connellsville District EvangelismLeader’s Training
WHATFifteen persons from the same district will participate in a two-week course on evangelism using an online educational platform. The course will be completed at home with time flexibility. Following the online course, the 15 students will attend a one-day, on-site practical training within the district on leading a local church Evangelism Team. John and Christine Zimmerman of About Face Church Outreach will facilitate all the training.WHENOnline Course: October 14-25On-site Class: October 27 2pm-7pm(District location to be determined)COST$60.00/StudentOnline course, on-site class, meal and all materials included.Registration Information814-490-4297 or [email protected] and secure your spot. Download Flier
LAITY AND CLERGYMULTI-FORMAT TRAININGOnline and on-site combined into one powerful eventCreditLaity – Certification as Advanced Course in Lay Servant MinistriesClergy – 1.5 CEU’s
Sponsors
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENT’S
Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm
PRODUCE FOR THE PEOPLEThe second Thursday of each month produce is free for Fayette County residence. Location is Fayette County Fairgrounds. Anyone needing produce must have a copy of their electric bill. For more details, contact: Ray Hoffman: 724.929.5587
PLEASE KEEP UP WITH OUR CALENDAR HERE- https://www.wpaumc.org/ConnellsvilleCalendar
50 Ways to Support Your Pastor’s Well-Being: A pastor’s health and well-being are critical to vital ministry and require a partnership
between pastor and congregation. Learn how to lead the congregation to support pastoral well-being and constructive
dialogue in a Wespath webinar from 3-4 p.m. EDT on Tuesday October 15. Register
CHURCH HAPPENINGS AROUND YOU:
The Western Pennsylvania Disaster Response Ministries is having a training class for the people who wish to serve the Lord by helping the survivors of a Natural Disaster. Early Response Team (ERTs) are trained on how to respond and provide a Caring Cristian Presence in the Aftermath of a Disaster.
DATE: Friday November 1st 2019, TIME: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM LOCATION: Mill Run United Methodist Church, 773 Route 381 South, Mill Run, Pa 15464
Please arrive fifteen minutes early to register. You can register on the Conference Website https://www.wpaumc.org Missions page and then Disaster Response or on site on November 1st, the cost is $25.
WINTER WEAR GIVE-A-WAY
MILL RUN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OCTOBER 19, 2019IO•.30AM-1PM
THE CHURCH WILL ALSO OFFER FREE SOUP AND DRINKS THAT DAY.
NEW AND GENTLY USED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DONATION. THIS WILL INCLUDE COATS, GLOVES, HATS, SCARVES, BOOTS AND HOODIES.
DONATIONS FOR WINTER WEAR WILL BE TAKEN AT THE CHURCH EVERY TUES. & THURS. IIA-IP AND WED. 6:30-8P LEADING UP TO THE GIVE-A-WAY.
WE ASK THAT RECEPIENTS BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE GIVE-A-WAY.
Ignite a passion for the Word of God!We have scheduled a Walk Thru the Bible event called ntLive, where folks will learn 40 of the major people, places and events of the New Testament and be able to recite those in under 90
seconds. Mark your calendar for Saturday October 26 from 9-Noon at Christ United Methodist Church in Scottdale. The cost is only $10. The instructor is Pastor Chuck Hildbold, who is a
certified instructor for the Old and New Testaments with Walk Thru the Bible. Ages 3rd grade and
up are invited to attend.
Go to http://www.walkthru.org/Select-Live Then select- Attend the Event, and call Kathy Barnhart to register at 724.887.6724
ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PRESENTATION FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 @ 1:00 PMSTOP THE BLEED Program (Optional) 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location:Graciously Hosted By:
Mill Run United Methodist Church773 Mill Run Rd.
Mill Run, PA 15464
Event Coordinated By:Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
Main Presenter: Mr. Bob Winters, Protective Security Advisor, DHS PittsburghWho Should Attend?
PASTORS, RABBIS, PRIESTS, CLERGY, LAYPEOPLE, CHURCH STAFF, SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BOARD MEMBERS, USHERS, GREETERS, CUSTODIANS,
ELDERS, DEACONS, ANY SERVANT-LEADER, ANY FAITH
WINTER WEAR GIVE-A-WAY
MILL RUN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OCTOBER 19, 2019IO•.30AM-1PM
THE CHURCH WILL ALSO OFFER FREE SOUP AND DRINKS THAT DAY.
NEW AND GENTLY USED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DONATION. THIS WILL INCLUDE COATS, GLOVES, HATS, SCARVES, BOOTS AND HOODIES.
DONATIONS FOR WINTER WEAR WILL BE TAKEN AT THE CHURCH EVERY TUES. & THURS. IIA-IP AND WED. 6:30-8P LEADING UP TO THE GIVE-A-WAY.
WE ASK THAT RECEPIENTS BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE GIVE-A-WAY.
TUMC will hold a dinner tobenefit local cancer patients
Trinity United Methodist Church will be holding a dinner on Sat., Oct. 12 from 4-6:30 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall.
The menu will be a Chicken Pot Pie Dinner, vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverage. A minimum donation of $7 will be accepted and all proceeds will be given to benefit local cancer patients. The church is located on the corner of Mulberry and Hickory Streets in Scottdale and the community is invited to attend. A handicap access is available on the Hickory street side of the church.
Free community lunch at TUMCTrinity United Methodist Church will be holding a free community lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26. Everyone is invited to share the meal and fellowship at no cost. The church is located on the corner of Mulberry and Hickory streets, Scottdale. There is now handicap access thru the red doors on the Hickory Street side of the church.
LOCAL PASTOR LUNCH
First Friday Each Month 11:00AM-12:30PMMiedel’s Restaurant 1701 Buttermore Blvd, Connellsville, PA 15425
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – SEATING IS LIMITEDScan the QR code to register
or visit https://preview.tinyurl.com/millrunactiveshooter
Y O U R W E L L N E S S J O U R N E Y S T A R T S N O WLiving strong and healthy is about freedom, not perfection. Join us as we focus on your wellness
Wednesday, 6:30-7:45 PM REGISTER ONLINE Sept 18 - Dec 11, 2019http://www.firstplaceforhealth.com/ shop/virtual-groups-wednesday-
Bible Study - Forever Changed Leader: Jennifer KroghAssistant: Becky Edwards
CONFERENCE:
PAYMENTS CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR THE WPA UMC CONFERENCE CENTER The Conference now offers a greatly expanded online payment capability! This service will allow churches and individuals to submit payments electronically, instead of mailing checks to the Conference Center. Separate webpages with online payment instructions have been set-up for Camping & Retreat Ministries, At the Lake Ministries, Pension & Healthcare, and Local Church Remittance. More information can be found at the conference website at http://www.wpaumc.org/onlinepayments
Clergy Health Insurance Rate: Thanks to the efforts by the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, the 2019 rate local churches will be billed for full-time appointed clergy health insurance will be $151 a month less than the amount anticipated earlier in the fall. The 2019 blended rate will be $1385.00 a month for health, vision and dental. Learn more
GC2019 OUTCOMES AND CLERGY PENSIONS: Wespath recently updated its FAQs and other website resources related to General Conference 2019 and clergy pensions. See Wespath webpage.
Your Credit Union Can Help! If you have church members struggling financially in situations like the recent federal government shutdown, the Keystone UM Federal Credit Union to wants you to know that they are willing and able to help. Get contact info at keystoneumfcu.org/
Communicator Connection: We have created a closed group for WPAUMC Church Communicators on Facebook to shareresources, inspiration, and advice. It’s for people who manage social media or websites, create newsletters or handleother communications in a local church professionally or as a volunteer. To join, click the "join" button on our main pageor find the group by clicking "groups" in the menu on the left. Go to Facebook.com/wpaumc
General Conference 2020
Apply to be GC2020 Young People’s Speaker: United Methodists ages 12-35 are being sought to deliver their messages to the church at General Conference 2020 in Minneapolis. Young People’s Ministries website.
Bethany United Methodist is partnering with Somerset Alliance Churchto bring an evening of worship to our community.
Sanctus Real "Unstoppable God Tour" with Rhett Walker & Verses
Saturday November 2, 2019 7PM
Somerset Alliance Church, 708 Stoystown Rd, Somerset PA 15501
Advance General Admission tickets $15
At the door $20
Online only Meet & Greet $30 (limited)
Family 4 pack General Admission $50
Tickets available at:
https://www.itickets.com/events/436794
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
VIP: We are required to:
Have a copy of the deed to your church/charge filed in The Connellsville District Office.Please send a copy of all your church’s/charge’s property deeds to the District office by May 1, 2019 (including deeds for your church’s campus/campuses, parsonage, and all other properties).VIP: We are required to update your clearances every 5 years: If you're a pastor and haven’t already done so, send copies of your current clearances (PA Criminal History report from the PA State Police, Certification from the PA Department of Human Services, and Federal Criminal History report from the FBI) to your District Office asap. Details on clearances are at wpaumc.org/safesanctuaries.Help Us Connect with Your Church! If the church email listed on your church dashboard belongs to a pastor or other church leader, please create a separate church email, then update the dashboard to reflect the change. Free email is available through Google (gmail) and other providers. A separate email address will make communication easier especially if there are pastoral or leadership changes. To see what email is listed for your church, put your church name in the search box at wpaumc.org/churches Leadership Connections:
CAMP AND RETREAT MINISTRIES
Experience the Jumonville Difference!
a Premier Christian Camp and Retreat Center for over 75 years located 50 miles south of Pittsburgh in a beautiful mountaintop setting changing lives through summer camps and retreat experiences providing an atmosphere of safety, comfort, and adventureWe trust this website will help you with your summer camp and retreat planning, but there is nothing better than a personal visit to explore the campus and be inspired by The Cross of Christ on the mountaintop. Contact us to schedule a free tour/visit
available. This can be downloaded here or found on the conference website .
Required Annual Forms Church Dashboard Login – PLEASE REMEMBER TO UPDATE YOUR LEADERS
Clergy Dashboard Login
Fall Workday - October 26; 8AM - 4PM
Dinner Theater & Silent Auction - December 7Camp Allegheny Work Day/Week: Camp Allegheny invites volunteers to come on their own or with a
Camping Sunday: Whether you have a rider in the Bike-a-Thon or not, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Camping Sunday/Weekend on Oct. 12-13. It’s a time to highlight the life-changing ministries offered through our camps and retreat facilities. Invite testimonies from your congregation. Learn more
Bike-A-Thon: Two more days to go on the 315-mile trek--with slightly cooler weather predicted. The team includes Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, Pittsburgh DS Dawn Hand and several pastors. Support them with daily prayer and donations. Learn more
YOUTH
GENERAL/JURIDICTIONAL CONFERENCE
Resources for Pastors, Church Leaders: The new ResourceUMC.org website offers a host of resources, ideas and information to support ministry in the local church. It’s updated regularly. You can keep track of what’s new or timely by subscribing to The Source, a twice-monthly e-newsletter. Check out www.ResourceUMC.org.Subscribe to the source using the link at the bottom of the home page.
SPARK Registration Open! Sign up your youth for the annual weekend event at Pittsburgh’s Sheraton Station Square. The Early Bird Discount ends Nov. 1. Get details and register
Youth Ministry: Training: Olmsted and WPAUMC are partnering with Perkins School of Youth Ministry to offer an intensive training weekend for youth leaders. During the three-day retreat, youth leaders will participate in 15 credit hours of hands-on learning led by youth ministry experts. Register online.
Fall Workday - October 26; 8AM - 4PM
Dinner Theater & Silent Auction - December 7Camp Allegheny Work Day/Week: Camp Allegheny invites volunteers to come on their own or with a
DetailsNov 10 – 12 Rest & Renewal Retreat w/ Rev. Kim Barker-BrugmanNov 15 – 17 Youth Ministry Training w/ Perkins School of TheologyDec 1 & 8 Christmas Open House: “Olmsted Fashioned Christmas”
Come join us as we celebrate50 years of OLMSTED RETREATS!
Space is available throughout the year for personal or group retreats, meetings, and events.
http://www.olmstedmanor.org/
Come experience our newest addition to our yearly programming at ABRIDGED!
This shortened version of camp allows campers to experience the fun of summer camp without having to wait until summer! They will recap the theme of summer 2019 and also have the first introduction to the theme for 2020! November 8-10, 2019 Ages 12-17 REGISTER
CONTINUING EDUCATION
DISCIPLESHIP LEADER TO TEACH IN WESTERN PA
Online Lay Servant Ministries advanced courses offered by BeADisciple.com —Schedule of classes See full list of upcoming webinars at gbod.org/webinars LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Both lay and clergy will find information about events, ongoing programs, and continuing education opportunities, as well as scholarship applications, on our newly updated WEBPAGE. If you have an event that you’d like to see listed, contact Rev. Susan Moudry at [email protected].
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPSApply Now for 2019-2020 Scholarships: Scholarships are available through the UM Higher Education Foundation for United Methodist students who need help with tuition expenses at UM-related colleges and seminaries. A variety of scholarships are offered to UM students who meet specific designations, such as state or conference of residence, area of study, or career goal, etc. See available scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPSThere are a variety of scholarships at www.umc.org/resources/scholarships and at www.wpaumc.org/scholarshipforms.
YSF Grants are available! Local UM youth groups can apply for Youth Service Fund grants from our Conference. Thegrants must be used for a youth-led event or ministry. You can find the application here: https://www.wpaumc.org/Youth
CLERGY CORNER
New training opportunities : Enroll today! There are new and/or updated online training experiences available on UMCtraining.org.
Like to Read, Pastor? Join a clergy book group! Many are about to kick off their year, so it’s a great time to get involved. The groups listed at wpaumc.org/GrowthOpportunities would welcome new members. Or start one yourself and let Susan Moudry know about it. Email [email protected] with details.
RECOMMENDED CLERGY READINGA new mini-edition of our clergy recommended reading list is focused specifically on leadership books because this year's continuing education focus area is leadership. Both business classics, as well as church specific readings, are highlighted. Pick out one and make a commitment to read it this fall. Let’s pray that our collective reading strengthens our work in ministry. See the list.
Continuing Education Opportunities: The conference Leadership Development page is updated with continuing education opportunities through next March. View opportunities.
New location for UMC resources: UMC Giving.Outreach.com. Please note we have made changes to our online store: Your new source for leadership products, resources and more is UMCGiving.Outreach.com. Orders can no longer be fulfilled from the former online store: shop.umc.org. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-991-6011 or by email: [email protected]. If you wish to order calendars, please call the Cokesbury Christian Bookstore at 1-800-672-1789 or visit Cokesbury.com
CONTINUING EDUCATION: An online training program for United Methodist clergy: Information concerning classes and instructors can be found at: clergyeducation.com The following classes are available beginning October 1:
MISSION NEWS/OPPORTUNITIES
Connellsville District Mission TeamBrings You Mission Stories from Around
The World and at Your Door StepLooking Ahead: A second opportunity for local churches to engage a speaker will be held on Sunday October 13, 2019. However, we may only have a limited number of speakers available for that date so we urge you to avail your church of the August date if possible. October would be a good time for churches who have been in transition of receiving a new pastor and may have missed the August date. October 12, 2019 will be a hands-on mission day. Youth and adult opportunities.October 14, 2019 will be our sub-district Mission Monday with speakers at Conn-Scott, Somerset, and Uniontown. Please check with your local UMW Unit for times and places.
Mission in the Name of Christ Jesus,
Kenneth A. Haines ChairpersonConnellsville District Mission Festival Team
DISATER RESPONSE
David Kissinger, who had served as Johnstown District Disaster Response Coordinator, is now leading our Conference Disaster Response Team. He officially began serving as Conference coordinator on July 1 when Pastor Calvin Cook stepped down. Learn more.
UMCOR Kits Needed! With storms and flooding in Western PA through most of July, District Disaster Response coordinators and volunteers have been busy distributing cleaning buckets and hygiene kits. The Eastbrook Mission Barn’s supplies are low, so Director Katie Peterson is asking churches and individuals to put together buckets and kits. Use the recipes at umcmission.org/umcorVisit Mission Barn website
Mission VIMpossible? What’s that? Watch videoFind out how to apply for a team and see new teams as they are announced at wpaumc.org/opportunities . Costs include travel, housing, most meals and VIM insurance.
Contact Rev. Stephanie Gottschalk for more information, [email protected] ext. 241
Helpful links Western PA UM Conference - www.wpaumc.org Connellsville District - http://www.wpaumc.org/connellsville In Focus Publication - http://www.wpaumc.org/infocus Joyful Noise - http://www.wpaumc.org/joyfulnoise Subscribe to Publications - http://www.wpaumc.org/subscribe Conference Resources - http://www.wpaumc.org/resources R eflections! wpaumc.org/blogs. Keep up with United Methodist news from around the connection with a free subscription to the News Service
Daily Digest. Subscribe at umc.org/news-and-media/umns-subscription-form Discipleship Ministries has officially become the new name of the general agency of The United Methodist Church
known for years as The General Board of Discipleship, or GBOD umcdiscipleship.org. People are looking for a church to visit. Help them find you! update-your-find-a-church
Pastors and Churches, there is a lot of information here to enhance your advertising and evangelistic efforts. For more information on all of umcom grants and resources, please visit their website: www.umcom.org/rethinkchurch.
New accounts available at the UM Foundation may be of interest to churches in your area.The UM Foundation of Western PA has added two new funds management accounts for their Account Holders. An Aggressive Account and an Income & Growth Account have been introduced to augment the previously available Core Balanced Account. Benefits for your church as an Account Holder would be added flexibility in meeting your investment objectives and managing the distribution of funds. If you are interested in learning more about any of these three accounts, see the “For Churches and Agencies” section of www.umfoundation.org or call the Foundation at 1- 800-743-2128.
The United Methodist Church invites you to check out our new biweekly e-newsletter specially created for all church members. United Methodist Now will highlight examples of Christian living, share inspirational messages and focus on what it means to be part of our connection. Subscribe for free.JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE WESTERN PA CONFERENCE
Classifieds: wpaumc.org/classifieds.
DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION
Connellsville District Important LinksDistrict Calendar
Required Annual Forms
Church Dashboard Login
Clergy Dashboard Login
Churches in this district
Please contact me if I overlooked your special occasion. If you would like to submit information for the next
newsletter, please submit no later than the last Monday of the month. [email protected].
724.550.4058 Thank you.
Connellsville District Office30 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401724.550.4058
Email: [email protected] (Rev. Robert Zilhaver)
[email protected] (Marianne Skvarla)
