Thursday, December 22, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 12-25-16


Guest Musicians

Eric and Elise Kelly of Perry Center







The Littlest Angel by Bing Crosby

Let me tell you a tale that is often told
In the great Celestial Hall
All about an angel only four years old
The littlest angel of all

How all day he would play with a little box
That to others had no words
Oh, but there were treasures in this little box
The treasures he brought from Earth

Just a butterfly with golden wings
A little piece of a hollow log
Two shiny stones from a river bank
And the worn out strap of his faithful dog

Then the angels all heard that the holy child
Would be born in Bethlehem
And they all brought present for the holy child
And each gift was a heavenly gem

Then the littlest angel put his little box
With the presents fine and wrapped
And the littlest angel sat alone and cried
For his gift was so meager and bad
Just a butterfly with golden wings
A little piece of a hollow log
Two shiny stones from a river bank
And the worn out strap of his faithful dog

But the Lord chose the gift of the little box
That the child had blessed with love
And it started glowing that very night
It became the star up above

When you see that star as it shines on high
In the great Celestial Hall
You will know the proudest angel in the sky
Is the littlest angel of all

With his butterfly with golden wings
A little piece of a hollow log
Two shiny stones from a river bank
And the worn out strap of his faithful dog

Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church
35 Covington St
Perry, NY 14530

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 12-11-16


CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL PLANTS: Please bring Christmas Memorial Plants to the church by December 10thby Noon. Make sure to include a card with who the plant is in memory/honor of and who is giving the plant. Plants that are left at church the Sunday after Christmas will be taken to the home bound. Plants purchased from the church sale can be picked up on Saturday, December 10th at 10 AM. If you ordered a plant from church and plan on having it be a memorial plant and did not leave that information with your order...please plan on filling out a card with the information when you come to pick up your plants.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Will be held on December 18th during the worship service. Join us for a Pot-Luck-Lunch following the  service with a “Special  Surprise” for the Children after lunch! Gifts for children will be provided. Please let the church office know the name and age of any children that you know will be planning to attend by December 12th ~ thank you!

PLEDGE CARDS: If you did not receive a pledge card in the mail or pick one up at church (they will be included in the bulletins again this Sunday)...then please contact Kellie at 237-5369 or at perryumc@frontiernet.net and she will make sure that you receive one. Also...we are still trying to  update or church records. PLEASE let Kellie know if you have recently moved, changed your phone number (dropped your land line and just use your cell), have grown children that have moved, email address changes, etc.  Any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated!


Saturday, December 3, 2016

December Newsletter

The December 2016 Newsletter was posted Saturday, December 3, 2016 by 2:00 p.m. (Click menu tab above.)

From Allysa Pascoe

The Women's Basketball team from Houghton College has the opportunity in August of 20 17 to go on a missions trip to Nicaragua through Ignite International. We are super excited about this unique opportunity. Ignite International is well-respected throughout Nicaragua, and we are looking to impact several lives through the gift of basketball. In various cities we will use our natural platform as athletes to reach others for Christ. We are looking to build relationships, just as other sports teams have done in the past. We are excited to extend Christ's love to the basketball community as only we can, and to plant our unique seeds in places they have not gone too! While we are there we will have an opportunity to:

*Visit impoverished areas and help feed elderly women, teens & adults 
*Talk with women who have been harmed & violated
*Visit children in Orphanages or children’s homes
*Assist the community through outreach & humanitarian activities
*Join in and actively participate in Church Services
*Play Basketball – games, clinics, sharing our testimonies & lead devotionals

While a few have the opportunity to go physically, many make it happen ... and we are ALL called to impact our world. And so, I am asking you to prayerfully consider being part of my support team. First and foremost - Ignite, my team and I need your prayers! Also, to make this honor a reality, I need to raise the $2,350 necessary to cover all expenses. Your prayers and financial participation are so appreciated!

Ignite International is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax-deductible 
and will be properly receipted according to IRS regulations.

I would really appreciate you joining my team in prayer and/or financially! I look forward to keeping in touch with you with the plans and updates on this trip! Please text my cell phone your email address so I can add you to my prayer team! My cell phone number is 585.322.0834.

In His service,

Allysa Pascoe

CUT ON THIS LINE TO MAIL IN YOUR RESPONSE

Please apply the following gift to the account of ALLYSA PASCOE, who will be traveling to Nicaragua in August 2017. I understand that if my contribution exceeds the amount required, or if the athlete chooses to cancel, the non-refundable funds will be redirected at the discretion of Ignite International in their ongoing ministry work.


**Ignite also accepts credit card contributions at www.igniteinternational.org**
(please note in the space provided online that it is to be applied to my account)

NOTE: ACCORDING TO IRS REGULATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT WRITE THE PARTICIPANT'S NAME ON THE MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK. DOING SO MAY INHIBIT YOUR TAX CREDIT.

Sponsor's Name ________________________________Email _____________________________ _

Address _________________________________________________________________________ _

City, State, Zip, and Phone ___________________________ ________________________________

Circle Gift enclosed:...$100...$75...$50...$25...Other ____________________ _

Please allow us to save excess postage costs and email your receipt. You will NOT be placed on a "junk mail" list of any kind. Nor will your information be given to anyone outside of the Ignite office!!

Make check payable to: Ignite Intematlonal PO Box 110111 Cerrollton, IX 75011-0111


www.lgnltelnternatlonal.org


Saturday, November 26, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 11-27-16


                                                Wed.   30th  7:00 PM    Last Adam Hamilton Video Session

Friday, November 11, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 11-14-16



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Ethel F. Alquist

January 01, 1921 - November 10, 2016

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Candi Cook

Obituary for Candi L. Cook 
Candi L. Cook, age 31, of Pavilion/Perry, passed away on Sunday November 6, 2016 at Highland Hospital in Rochester surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Candi was born in Warsaw on June 4, 1985 a daughter to Douglas Jones and Kathleen (Omans) Kelly.

Candi was a 2003 graduate of Perry High School and Genesee Community College. She worked at Perry Market Place in Perry in their bakery Department and as a cashier. She was a community social member of the Perry Center Fire Department. She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, and was a Buffalo Bills fan. She loved her pets Lily, Binny and Chip, and especially loved the support received from family and friends during her illness.

She is survived by her Husband: Michael Cook whom she married on June 18, 2011, Mother: Kathy (Karl) Kelly, Father: Douglas (Lucia LaFrance) Jones both of Perry, In-laws: John (Paula) Cook of Perry, Sister: Stacey (Kirk) Gell of Perry, Brother: Douglas (Angela) Jones of Perry, 3 Half- Sisters: Patty (Brandon) Tadko of Delevan, Brandy (Jim) Cobb, Rachel Dale both of Fl., 5 Step-Brothers: Jessie (Shari) Kelly of Independence, KY, Patrick Kelly of Lima, Rollie (Kari) Sears of Perry, Joe LaFrance of Scottsville, Jeremy (Brandi Davis) LaFrance of Perry, 1 Step-sister: Angela Sears of Perry, Sister-in-law: Beth Ann (David) Cook-Kaczmarek of Warsaw, 10 Nieces and Nephews: Alysha, Miranda, Nikki, Levi, Kash, Kaden, Chloe, Lucas, Marissa and Allyssa, along with many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-9:00PM on Wednesday November 9, 2016 and from 12:00-1:00PM on Thursday November 10th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will follow the visitation on Thursday at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd. Attica, NY 14011or visit www.wyomingcountyspca.org or to the Perry Center Fire Department P.O. Box 204 Perry, NY 14530. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. 

Please keep Candi’s family in your prayers. 

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 11-6-16


From Pastor Ray ~ I hope to see you this SATURDAY at our Annual Church Charge Conference, which is being held at Geneseo UMC starting at 2pm !!  Please let me know if you are able to attend - and - if you'd like to ride with me.. (Call or text me at 585.590.4383 to let me know of your plans, please)

Pavilion UMC is planning a flood recovery trip to Baton Rouge on January 2-7 (or 8).  if anyone is interested in joining them, please let Wilson Jones know ASAP at (585) 831-0625.
Advent Experience led by Nancy Wilson: An inward journey into the mystery of Advent to discover the personal spiritual meaning of this Holy time and how you may deepen your relationship with God. Weekly and daily devotions are designed for this mini retreat experience as a process of prayerful and creative reflection on traditional advent scriptures to help us discover our true selves in relationship to Christ Jesus. We will meet each Monday morning before Christmas beginning Nov. 28th at Julie Barone’s from 10 - 11:30. Please call Nancy Wilson at 493-7066 or 261-9008 ASAP to reserve a space.

 Holy Land tour with Bishop Webb
Scheduled for January, 2018
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Join Bishop Mark J. Webb and his wife, Jodi Webb, on an 11-day trip (January 9-19, 2018) to the Holy Land through Educational Opportunities Tours. This journey will deepen your experience and bring to life the Scriptures. You will have the opportunity to explore Jericho and Qumran; Bethlehem; Caesarea, Mount Carmel, and Megiddo; The Galilee; Cana, Nazareth, Samaria, and Jacob's Well; Jerusalem; and Ein Karem, Nebi Samuel, Emmaus, and the Valley of Elah. Click here to learn more, including the cost and ways to save. 


Friday, October 28, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 10-30-16


Day Light Savings Time comes to an ends on November 6th!!! Don’t forget to set your clocks back, you don’t want to be late for Church. 

The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be Monday, Nov. 21st at 7:00 pm at the Brick Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Perry. Anyone interested in participating in the Ecumenical Choir should arrive at 6:oo PM for rehearsal .Pastor Ray Noell and other members of PAMA will be leading the service. PFUMC has been asked to collect at least 65 cans of Cranberry Sauce for the Thanksgiving Baskets that will be delivered to those in need before Thanksgiving. Please have them to the church by Sunday, Nov. 20th. If you or anyone you know would like to receive a basket please contact Chris @ St. Isadore’s Church 237-2625.


Friday, October 7, 2016

October 2, 2016:
Perry First United Methodist Church had 100 Reservations for Lunch; Invitations were
Extended to SLI and Asbury Camp
Bishop Webb    D.S. Fossitt    Pastor Ray
Pastor Ray Noell of the Perry First United Methodist Church, couldn't have been more pleased with the results of their Perry church's Bicentennial Celebration (200th Anniversary) today from 11 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. Upper New York Bishop Mark Webb, and Genesee Valley District Superintendent, the Rev. Vonda Fossitt, were the special guests for the worship service and the luncheon that followed. Both were introduced at the beginning of the Service by Pastor Ray.

Bishop Webb was the guest speaker of the morning and also the officiant of the Service of Holy Communion, assisted by the Reverends Noell, Fossitt, and former pastor (Dr. Doug) Wilson. Former pastor, the Rev. Greg Franklin was also present for the Service and Luncheon. Former pastor, the Rev. Harold Collier was able to join the celebration during the time of the Luncheon.

Retired clergywomen, the Rev. Joanne Brocklehurst and the Rev. Joanne Vineyard were also present for the Service and Luncheon. The Rev. Eric Kelly, a music teacher in the York School system, and originally a member at Perry First, is now also a licensed pastor at Perry Center Church. Eric was also able to be present at the Luncheon.

Covington UMC and former North Gainesville UMC members were also present to celebrate this special celebration with our Bishop and District Superintendent.

The dinner was catered by the Charcoal Corral and included deep fried chicken and sliced roast beef, rolls, an antipasta salad and small salt potatoes halved and fried. Vanilla and chocolate cake for dessert.  Appreciation was publicly expressed to the Charcoal Corral for their excellent service. Many thanks to the Anniversary Committee and especially its chair, Donna Noell. The celebration will continue in various ways throughout the year.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Friday, August 12, 2016

Sunday Morning Announcements 8-14-16

Rev. Wayne West and his wife, Sue, will be leading us in worship…and we want to say Welcome and Thank you to them! 

Please note that information for the September Newsletter is due on the 29th. Lots of things start back up again in the fall so be sure to check out the newsletter and get me any information if there is something you need to communicate to the congregation!!!

Just a reminder that the Fall Rummage Sale is September 16th and 17thso if you have anything that you want to donate…please bring it to church by the 12 so that the volunteers can get everything sorted in time. That gives you a month to go through your things and get rid of those unwanted treasures J

Marge Guthrie has some men’s clothes (sizes 1X-3X) that she is looking to part with. Mostly shirts and shorts…some with the tags on still. If you’re interested please call her at 237-3689.  

See you all after the fair!!! (I will be in and out of the office this week, but not sure when as I will have to work it around the fair schedule. If you need to get in touch with me for church related issues please call my cell at 944-0458).



Thursday, July 21, 2016

bishop coming

Hello y'all,
EXCITING news! The bishop will be joining us on October 2nd for our 200th church anniversary!  Send your ideas for the celebration to Kellie or me, or attend the 1:15 pm planning meeting on Thursday, July 28th at church.
Thanks,
Pastor Ray

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

No Meeting Tuesday

There appears to be a bit of confusion about whether there is an Adm. Bd. meeting tonight - July 12. There is not as it was only going to be held IF there was an urgent matter to discuss.
Thanks,
Pastor Ray