Sunday Morning Announcements 2-26-16

Obituary for Wesley H. Kline

Wesley H. Kline, age 95, of Perry, passed away on Saturday February 20, 2016 at Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Mr. Kline was born in Niagara Falls, New York on October 7, 1920 a son of the late Clarence "Chub" and Gertrude (Hoover) Kline. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty (Schulmeister) Kline who passed away on March 23, 2014. He is survived by daughters: Betsy (Ronald) Lowe of Pavilion, Sue Anne Bennett (Rex Womak) of Citrus Heights, CA., son: Welsey Kline (Michele Rechberger) of Perry, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be announced at a late date.

Pastor's Mission Trip

#3 update from Project Chacocente

On Feb 18, 2016, at 10:41 PM, R N <skybossasst@yahoo.com> wrote:

We are! Here is a "general" update we are sending out to many...

Update from Nicaragua.: All has continued to go as scheduled, since our shaky start, and we were able to do lots of work at the school - and - individually fit 150+ children ages pre-school thru 11th grade with brand new, donated, Nike sneakers, What a wonderful gift for all the students and they were so VERY excited! We have made great progress on digging a trench and helping put up concrete block foundation for a fence around the school. We have also "sat in" on several classes, have had outdoor "sing-along's" with many of the younger students and their music teacher, and basically made a lot of new friendships. We have seen NO mosquito's and no longer have any fear about contracting any illnesses from them. We have heard that it's a 'bit warmer here than in WNY. Each day temperatures have been in the 90's for highs and lows in the 70's! BTW, Donna is already acting like a veteran missionary and has worked well in many areas of our work!




#4 update

Feb. 25, 2016

Hi - If you are on Facebook, check out the FB page with the title as below:

GVD Mission Trip; Nicaragua 2016

There are dozens of pics there from our recent trip. IF you cannot open that page and see the pictures, please let me know.

Thanks, Ray

Sunday Morning Announcements 2-21-16

Pastor's Mission Trip

#1 Now in NICARAGUA!

Hello folks,

Sorry for the delay in sending this message. We have been doing a LOT of traveling by plane, foot, and bus!

Saturday we got on a plane in Buffalo around 8am, then had to circle the BUF airport for nearly an hour while trying to burn off fuel. Why? The wing flaps were stuck in the down - or take-off position - and we had to return to BUF and land (with fingers crossed and prayers being made). With emergency vehicles lining the runway we made a near perfect landing - just a bit harder touching down than usual - Thanks Be To God!

There were no other possibilities for getting 20 people on any other flights out of BUF until Tuesday, so we began checking bus rentals to take us to Cleveland or Chicago to catch flights. However there was a SLIGHT chance, they told us, that they could b our original plane back in service so we waited and waited..

Then around noon they let us get back on the same plane and we made it to Chicago. Of course we missed all connections to get us to Nicaragua as planned, so we spent the night in a hotel and got on a shuttle to the airport at 2:45 AM Sunday, then all 20 of us took a 5 AM flight to Miami. From Miami we connected on a direct flight to Managua, Nicaragua. I must say, we found it miraculous to be able to find  empty seats on the latter 2 flights since it was a VERY busy weekend due to President's Day and many schools on week long break!  We got to Nica aroundnoon Sunday and were picked up by a converted school bus and taken to our hotel (which is nicer than the ones encountered in Uganda except there is NO hot water for showers, etc.)

We were taken on a very bumpy ride to a church worship service at 5pm and while we did not understand most of it, we did recognize the tune of some of the many songs were singing such as "Lord, We Have Come to the Lakeshore". During the service all of our group went up front and sang 2 hymns for the congregation including my favorite, "Here I , Lord". 

Today we go to the school at Project Chacocente about 45 mins. from our hotel to do various tasks including using pick axes and shovels to remove and old wall foundation and mic and pour concrete footers for a new wall.

Gotta go now as breakfast here at the hotel (which is El Raizon Hotel in Masaya, Ncaragua). If you want to check out more re: Project Chacocente, you may go to their website:  http://www.outofthedump.org/ or visit the Friends of Project Chacocente page on Facebook.

You may email us here, but I will not be e to respond until tonight or tomorrow morning.

Shalom,

Ray and Donna

#2   More from Project Chacocente!

Hi Y'all,

In response to some questions from folks "in the States"...

The school is not in a city, per se. It is in a rural area well on the outskirts of Masaya. It is a compound of 60 acres which houses several classrooms, including a computer lab (which really needs newer laptops and pc's)

Each of the families has a plot of land equaling 2.6 acres w/i the compound, which they have helped build their own houses and some have given part of their land to their older offspring who have built small, modest houses on it.

The children all wear school uniforms - which is required by law for all schools public and private. The children, from pre-school 1/2 day students, thru grade 11 (equivalent to our 12th) wear a variety of shoes from sandals to regular shoes, to sneakers - though none I saw were beautiful, colorful, Nike's like all the ones we are giving them.

More later from HOT Nica (should be about 100 today)

 Ray

In Memoriam . . .

Harriett A. Gill, 80, of Wadsworth, NY passed away on Thursday February 11, 2016 at Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. She was born on December 23, 1935 in Warsaw, NY to the late Harry (Ruth Lowery) Barber

She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel W. Gill; daughter Barbara Knowles; son John “Jack” Gill; brothers Robert and Clifford Barber; sisters Dora Popp-Miliron and Ruth Marchese.

Mrs. Gill was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry and was very involved in the church. She belonged to the Perry VFW. Mrs. Gill enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, cooking and baking.

She is survived by her son James (Barbara) Gill of Elba; son-in-law Randy Knowles of Perry; companion Donald Cuozzo of Wadsworth; grandchildren Randy (Ruth) Knowles, Beth (Thomas) McIntyre, Ryan Gill, Richard Clark, Amanda and Adam Gill; great grandchildren Jonas Clark and Brice McIntyre along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Monday February 15, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. A 1:30 PM Funeral Service will be held on Monday February 15, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Livingston County 67 Genesee St. Avon, NY 14414 or donor’s choice. 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.

Sunday Morning Announcements 2-13-16

UMVIM - UMCOR   TRAINING ACADEMY : The Asbury Camp & Retreat Center on Silver Lake will host the 2016 Northeastern Jurisdiction Training Academy by United Methodist Volunteers-In-Mission and the United Methodist Committee on Relief training on April 10-13. This event is designed to provide training for those who want to go on mission trips in the future. Contact Barbara Burnside at 203-470-1539 or baburnside@neumc.org for more information or to register.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Upper New York Conference is accepting applications for two part-time kitchen assistants at the Asbury Camp & Retreat Center located at Silver Lake. Responsibilities, in part, include general food preparation, loading/unloading delivery vehicles, and cleaning and sanitizing dishes and food preparation areas. Please email davidriddell@asburyuny.org or call 585-237-5262 for more information and to receive an application or see http://asburyuny.org/site-news/entry/3656.

PAMA YOUTH GROUP MEETING: The next Youth Group meeting is Feb. 28th 5pm @ Perry Center. Spread the word!

WEATHER CONCERNS: Given the above, with the cold weather conditions, please make the best safety and health decisions in regards to attending church this Sunday.

Students: Apply now for 2016 UNY Conference scholarships United Methodist high school seniors and college students are invited to apply for two scholarships offered by the Upper New York Conference: Conference Merit Awards and Lottie Brown Grants. Application forms and guidelines are available now.Click here for more information and to apply.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: We cannot all be present when disaster strikes. However, on March 6th, we can do our part equipping others to go. Our congregation will join thousands of others across the U.S. by participating in a Special Sunday of The United Methodist Church. Together, we can help fund the critical disaster-relief efforts of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). For more than 75 years, UMCOR has provided disaster relief, often long after others have left the scene. UMCOR has aided refugees and confronted the crippling challenges of world hunger and poverty. However, UMCOR simply cannot do it without us. Unlike other benevolent causes, UMCOR does not receive any funds from the regular United Methodist Church budget. Our generous gifts help cover the agency’s administrative costs so UMCOR can continue to guarantee that 100 percent of all other donations go toward specific relief projects. Examples are many — rebuilding after the Haiti earthquake, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy and many other disasters.  One Great Hour of Sharing allows UMCOR and The United Methodist Church to respond immediately when disaster strikes. Think of UMCOR as our “Go Team” who can be there when help is needed. Our support is critical. Let’s be there for those in need. Please prayerfully consider how God would have you join in cheerfully and generously showing God’s love around the world with your gifts on March 6th.  

Sunday Morning Announcements 1-7-16

1). This Sunday is Soup-er Bowl Sunday!   Bring a CAN of soup to church for the food pantry this Sunday!

2). Reach Out: Community Mission Experience

Youth groups, churches, and families are invited to unite and be the hands and feet of God offering hope to the people of Wyoming County. Repair a porch, build a ramp, paint a wall, or visit with the elderly. Worship and fellowship together each evening at Asbury. Learn what it means to be in servant ministry. Enjoy Asbury's delicious and healthy meals with breakfast and dinner on site, and a picnic lunch. Please email info@asbury.org or call 585-237-5262 for more information and to receive an application. We are working with community agencies assessing needs in the area and have projects for both adults and youth.

TAGGED: Specialty, Leadership, Off-site, Family, Adult Program

• July 17 - July 21
• This program is for all ages
• Please email info@asburyuny.org or call 585-237-5262 for more information and to receive an application.

3). Youth: 'Do Something' at CCYM's UP!WORD '16

Registration is now open for the Upper New York Conference Council on Youth Ministry's UP!WORD '16 to be held April 22-24 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. The theme for last year, "Searching God," helped youth better understand their relationship with God; this year's theme takes that understanding and suggests it is time to "Do Something" with it. "Do Something: Disciples' Edition" will provide youth and youth leaders with multiple opportunities to see how they can each do something as Christ's disciples. Click here to register.

4). Hello All, This is a link to the Batavia (NY) Daily News that has a nice little article in it about our trip to Central America. Just thought you might find it somewhat interesting. BTW, this is NOT sent to you to try and solicit monetary support so please do not interpret it that way. Prayers for all 20 of us on the trip would be appreciated, though...We ARE excited!

Blessings, Ray

Perry residents to take mission trip to Nicaragua

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