Saturday, December 30, 2017


Thank you ~ Dear Members & Friends, Thank you for the gift certificate. It is a pleasure to be a part of the worship service with you all. ~ Love Martha



Thank you so much for supporting Morgan's Blood Drive yesterday!!! She surpassed her goal of collecting 25 units and had a total of 32. We had an awesome turnout…So if you donated, attempted to donate or just spread the word....Thank You!!!!

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 12-24-17

Christmas Eve Morning




SAVE THE DATE…Help Morgan Milhollen “Save Lives” as she sponsors a Leaders Save Lives Red Cross Blood Drive on December 29th from 12 - 6 PM at the Perry First United Methodist Church on 35 Covington St. If you can’t donate please…Spread the Word!  If you can’t donate on the 29th or have family/friends that want to participate they can!!! Just have them send in their name, zip code, and date/location of the donation (before Dec. 29th) to the church email address: perryumc@frontiernet.net. Morgan’s Goal is to collect at least 25 Pints. All donor types and double red donors can donate at this drive. Leaders Save Lives is a unique scholarship program for high school students who want to help save lives with the American Red Cross.






Condolences and Sympathy ...

Please keep John Emerling and family in your prayers. We received word this morning that John’s brother, Tom, passed away suddenly of a heart attack this morning. At this time we do not have any information about services, but know that they will not be local. Tom and his family live in Montana. I will post any service information though when/if I receive it. John & Betty’s address is listed below if you would like to send them a card.

2904 Route 246  (corrected)

Thanks…

Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church

Friday, December 15, 2017


SAVE THE DATE…Help Morgan Milhollen “Save Lives” as she sponsors a Leaders Save Lives Red Cross Blood Drive on December 29th from 12 - 6 PM at the Perry First United Methodist Church on 35 Covington St. If you can’t donate please…Spread the Word!  If you can’t donate on the 29th or have family/friends that want to participate they can!!! Just have them send in their name, zip code, and date/location of the donation (before Dec. 29th) to the church email address: perryumc@frontiernet.net. Morgan’s Goal is to collect at least 25 Pints. All donor types and double red donors can donate at this drive. Leaders Save Lives is a unique scholarship program for high school students who want to help save lives with the American Red Cross.








Thursday, December 7, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 12-10-17

POINSETTIA PLANT PICK UP IS SATURDAY FROM 10-12. MEMORIAL PLANTS ARE DUE THEN TOO.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING OR SEND IN YOUR PLEDGE CARD THIS SUNDAY

There will be a brief “1 line item” Administrative Council Meeting immediately after church this Sunday.

UMW meeting on Dec. 13 is at 12 noon @ Paula Cook’s home.

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS: This year Tuesday Club plans to  deliver gifts of new clothes, toys and food to 20-25 local families. PFUMC can help by bringing in a bag of flour and a bag of sugar. We hope to collect at least 20 bags of each.  A box will be in the Church Narthex untilDecember 14th where you can leave your donations. If you have any question or would like more information Please contact Paula Cook. Thank You!

SAVE THE DATE…Help Morgan Milhollen “Save Lives” as she sponsors a Leaders Save Lives Red Cross Blood Drive on December 29th from 12 - 6 PM at the Perry First United Methodist Church on 35 Covington St. If you can’t donate please…Spread the Word! Morgan’s Goal is to collect at least 25 Pints. All donor types and double red donors can donate at this drive. Leaders Save Lives is a unique scholarship program for high school students who want to help save lives with the American Red Cross.







Friday, December 1, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 12-3-17




Above are the Announcements for Sunday. There is A LOT of things going on during the month of December. Please grab a newsletter at church on Sunday or keep checking the website to keep up on all the happenings at PFUMC and around the community! I have included a couple of items that didn’t fit in the printed announcements, but wanted to be sure you had information about. If you have any problems opening the attachment, please let me know. Thanks…

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS: This year Tuesday Club plans to  deliver gifts of new clothes, toys and food to 20-25 local families. PFUMC can help by bringing in a bag of flour and a bag of sugar. We hope to collect at least 20 bags of each.  A box will be in the Church Narthex until December 14th where you can leave your donations. If you have any question or would like more information Please contact Paula Cook. Thank You!

SAVE THE DATE…Help Morgan Milhollen “Save Lives” as she sponsors a Leaders Save Lives Red Cross Blood Drive on December 29th from 12 - 6 PM at the Perry First United Methodist Church on 35 Covington St. If you can’t donate please…Spread the Word! Morgan’s Goal is to collect at least 25 Pints. All donor types and double red donors can donate at this drive. Leaders Save Lives is a unique scholarship program for high school students who want to help save lives with the American Red Cross.

“CHRISTMAS MEMORIES” is the theme for Dec. 2 and 4 concerts by the Genesee Chorale. The program includes some new, some old and some old favorites with a new twist, sung by approximately 70 singers under direction of Ric Jones and with accompaniment by Doug Hanson.  Concerts are at 7 pm Dec. 2nd at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 East Main St., Batavia, and at 7 pm Dec. 4th at First Presbyterian Church, 522 South Main St., Medina. Tickets are $8 presale, available from Chorale members or online at www.GeneseeChorale.com. Tickets at the door are $10.



Saturday, November 25, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 11-26-17

POINSETTIA/CYCLAMEN FLOWER ORDERS ARE DUE SUNDAY
(Nov. 26th 

Order forms can be found on the table in the Narthex.







POINSETTIA/CYCLAMEN FLOWER ORDERS ARE DUE SUNDAY
(Nov. 26th 

Order forms can be found on the table in the Narthex.








Thursday, November 9, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 11-12-17

The November Newsletter is now on the website or you can pick up a copy at church.

Meetings Scheduled:
Nov. 14th – Finance Committee Meeting @ 6:30 PM
                   Administrative Council Meeting @ 7:00 PM

Nov. 15th    - SPRC Meeting @ 6:30 PM






Friday, November 3, 2017

November Newsletter

The November Newsletter was posted at 8:42 pm, 11-3-17, and may be read by clicking on the tab in the above menu titled "November 2017 Newsletter."


Sunday Morning Announcements 11-5-17






Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Obituary

It is with sadness that I send the news of Velma Bliss’s passing. She was a wonderful woman who lived a long and wonderful life. Please keep her family in your prayers…

In Loving Memory
Velma Wallace Bliss102, of Warsaw formerly of Perry passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Velma was born in Hume, NY on August 17, 1915 a daughter of the late John and Minnie (Beardsley) Hotchkiss.


She was a graduate of Gainesville High School. She retired from M&T Bank in Perry where she was a teller from 1959-1979.


She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Perry, the Mutual Friends Club in Perry and Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 497 in Perry.


She enjoyed playing bridge, crocheting, sitting on the front porch at 30 Lakeview Ave at Silver Lake visiting with friends and family, she loved visits from her children and grandchildren.


She is survived by her daughter: Sharon (Craig) Pratt of Webster, 2 grandsons: Douglas Pratt of Pittsford, Christopher (Diana) Pratt of Irondequoit, 3 great grandchildren: Timothy, Madelyn and William Pratt, Elwin’s children: Ron (Judy) Bliss of Concord, NC, Gloria (Cliff) Johnston Sr. of Bolivar, 3 sister-in-laws: Arlene Baker, Eleanor Quandt and Ruth Wallace all of Warsaw, along with many of Elwin’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. 


Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband: Howard Wallace who passed in 1982, newborn son: Braden Wallace, second husband: Elwin Bliss who passed away in 1992, siblings: Maxine Latham, Pauline Bliss, Violet York and Merlin Hotchkiss, Elwin’s grandson: Cliff Johnston Jr.



Family and friends may call from 1-2pm on Saturday November 4th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 2pm.


She will be laid to rest in Grace Cemetery in Castile, NY.


Memorial contributions can be made to A New Start Kitty Rescue 6342 Denton Corners Rd. Castile, New York 14427, First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530 or to the Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 497 C/O Carol Preen 19 Chestnut St. Perry, NY 14530.


Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church
(585) 237-5369

From the Silver Lake Institute:

(We will be Lighting her Candle at the Lakewide Memorial Service and presenting a rose to her daughter, 
Sharon (Craig) Pratt at 10:30 am on July 29, 2018 at Epworth Hall in the Silver Lake Institute)
(First Published online by Eaton Watson Funeral Home)
(Also appears on the Silver Lake Institute Blog Obituary Page)
The Rev. Greg Franklin, SLI Chaplain

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 10-29-17

Thank You for your thoughtfulness
To Our Church Family – Sincere thanks for the gift certificate for Pastor Appreciation Day. It is our pleasure and privilege to serve among you and we thank God for the opportunity. Blessings, Pastor Ray & Donna





Sunday, October 15, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 10-15-17

All members of the SPRC are asked to meet with our DS, Vonda Fossit, at 10:15 this Sunday, and the Charge Conference will start immediately following worship (which will be shortened due to Vonda's having to leave by 12:15 pm to get to another obligation). 














Thursday, September 28, 2017

Sunday Morning Announcements 10-01-17




Seeking stories of excellent clergy-laity partnerships - The UNY Conference Communications Team is beginning work on the winter 2018 issue of the Advocate, which will feature the ministry of the laity. We are seeking stories about when the clergy-laity partnership has resulted in outstanding ministry in your church and community. Please send us your story in 100 words or less to news@unyumc.org by Friday, Oct. 6.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - The Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church has an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our mission-based team as the Director of Missional Engagement. In this full-time position, the Director oversees the planning, management, and evaluation of the mission and operations of the Upper New York Conference Missional Engagement ministry to include Mission Central HUB (MCH), UNY Volunteers in Mission, and UNY Disaster Response. The requirements for this position include: a high school diploma (Bachelor degree preferred); three years related work/life experience in non-profit, business, mission outreach, working with volunteers, disaster response, material donation management, etc.
Click here to learn more about this position or to apply.


Tuesday, September 26, 2017

In Memoriam

Please keep the family of Marge Keem in your prayers. Marge passed away Saturday night. I have attached the obituary notice. Thanks

Margery G. Keem, 94, of Perry passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where she had been residing. Marge was born in the Town of Gainesville on May 11, 1923 a daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Ellis) Grasby. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; Nelson R. Keem who passed away on February 6, 1993; 2 son-in-law’s David Milhollen and Richard Ames; brother Donald Grasby and her mother and father-in-law Earl and Leta Keem.

She worked for the former Gates Transport Trucking Company in Perry for 12 years and later for Hart’s Insurance Co. in Perry as a commercial Insurance agent for 18 years before retiring in 1992. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry where she was involved with the United Methodist Women, a member of the Wyoming County Home Bureau, former Golden Age Club of Perry and the Senior Social Club of Perry. Marge enjoyed listening to country music, was an excellent pie maker, family and friends called her home “Grandma’s Pie Factory”, the biggest part of her life was family, she enjoyed those simple visits especially from her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She is survived by her two dedicated daughters; Judy (Bill Goewey) Milhollen of Leicester and Nancy Ames of Perry; 3 grandchildren Russell (Gay) Milhollen of Leicester, Douglas (Holly) Milhollen of Perry, Scott (Kellie) Milhollen of Perry; Step grandchildren Cynthia Sims, Samantha (Leigh) Ciesleiski and Christopher Sims; 7 great grandchildren Mark (Rachel) Milhollen, Rachele (Bob) True, Dustin (Ashley) Milhollen, Amber (Chris) True, Morgan, Autumn and Noelle Milhollen; 7 great-great grandchildren Averie True, Camden, Declan, and Harper Milhollen, Peyton True, Ciara Milhollen and Reese True; a sister Lena Mertz of Warsaw; sister-in-law Dorothy Grasby of Warsaw; brother-in-law Harry Boyer of Batavia, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9PM on Thursday September 28, 2017 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday the 29th at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. in Perry. She will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery in Warsaw, NY.

Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530.

Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Sunday morning announcements 9-24-17



Funeral Arrangements

Please keep Al Foote and his family in your prayers. Al’s brother Charles passed away on Tuesday. Below is the Obituary for Charles. Thanks…

Charles W. Foote, 66 of Perry passed away on Tuesday September 19, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Charles was born in Warsaw, NY on June 19, 1951 a son of the late Gerald and Pauline (Haines) Foote. A graduate of Perry Central High School. Charles worked for the former Foster Wheeler Co. in Dansville for many years as a welder and later retired from TMP Inc. in Wyoming. Charles was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed deer hunting and woodworking.

He is survived by a sister: Bonnie (Cleon) McLeod of Dunn, NC, 2 brothers: Alan (Cindy) Foote of Perry, Robert Foote of Nunda along with many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother: Larry Foote. Family and friends may call from 2:30-4:30 pm on Saturday September 23, 2017 at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 4:30pm. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or visitwoundedwarriorproject.org.

Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Admin. Assistant's
New Office Hours

Kellie’s new office hours will be Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 until the end of May. She will also be in the office on those days from 11:15 – 12:15. She may be in the office during at other times during the week, but these times will be the best times to meet with her if you need to. If the girls have games, then she may leave between 4 - 4:30; depending on where they have games. Thanks…

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

Sunday Morning Announcements 9-17-17



A Message about Hunger and Poverty

I just wanted to share this with anyone who may be inclined to do this. If you aren’t then please disregard. Thanks…

Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church

Good news — hunger and poverty have declined in the United States! But many people in need are still at risk.

Call (800-826-3688or email Rep. Chris Collins and Sen. Charles Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today. Urge Congress to oppose budget cuts to critical programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), refundable tax credits, and school meals.


New data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Census Bureau show that in 2016, only 12.3 percent of U.S. households lived at risk of hunger, compared to a peak of 14.9 percent of households in 2011. We also saw a drop in the poverty rate from 13.5 percent in 2015 to 12.7 percent in 2016.

This is good news! But our work isn't over. There are still more Americans living in poverty and at risk of hunger than before the recession. If Congress decides to cut programs that help struggling families, we'll certainly see hunger and poverty increase — effectively erasing the progress we've made.

Programs that help people in need lifted millions out of poverty last year. Call (800-826-3688)or email Rep. Chris Collins and Sen. Charles Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today. Tell Congress not to take assistance away from millions of American families still struggling to get by.

Sincerely,

Christine Melendez Ashley
Christine MelĂ©ndez Ashley Deputy Director of Government Relations, Bread for the World
P.S. Read our statement on the latest data, and stay tuned for further analysis of hunger and poverty rates in your home state.