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.

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

35 Covington St

Perry, NY 14530

(585) 237-5369

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

35 Covington St

Perry, NY 14530

(585) 237-5369

Admin. Assistant'sNew 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

(585) 237-5369

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

35 Covington St

Perry, NY 14530

(585) 237-5369

Good news — hunger and poverty have declined in the United States! But many people in need are still at risk. Call (800-826-3688) or 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. Email Congress 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 Meléndez 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.

As the Fall Begins ...

Please keep all of those who have been and are currently in the path of Hurricane Irma in your prayers. After the flooding in Houston and the raging fires in the Pacific North/Midwest we need to remember that God wants us to “Love our neighbors as we love ourselves” (~ Romans 13.9, Mark 12.3, Galatians 5.14, Matthew 22.39, Leviticus 19.18, Luke 10.27 just to name a few spots we are told that in the bible) and prayers are powerful things that we can all afford to do!!!  “Bad things happen in the world, but out of those things arise stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Small acts, when multiplied by many can transform the world.” ~ unknown

Remember…the worship service starts at 11 AM now. Sunday School classes (both adult and children’s), choir and bell choir begin again on Sunday.  The newsletter is online too…be sure to check it out or pick up a copy at church. It is full of information. 

Kellie Milhollen

Administrative Assistant

Sunday Morning Announcements 9-10-17

Sunday Morning Announcements 9-3-17

Texas Needs Help

Kellie Millholen	1:04 PM (19 hours ago)
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Please let Pastor Ray know if you are interested in going…he will be going to be recertified. This way the $25 fee can be waived!

Kellie Milhollen

Administrative Assistant

Perry First United Methodist Church

35 Covington St

Perry, NY 14530

(585) 237-5369

From: Brian Greenwald [mailto:bngreenwald@windstream.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 9:38 AM
To: perryumc@frontiernet.net
Subject: UMC & Texas flooding

We are all aware of the damage and flooding occurring in Texas due to hurricane Harvey.  Many people will feel called to do something to help those affected, but lack the training and skills needed to assist.  Instead of rushing into the area untrained, we are presenting an opportunity to be trained to respond appropriately to any natural disaster, which includes floods.  OnSaturday Sept. 9th, in Eden UMC, Eden ,NY, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, known as UMCOR, will present a Basic Early Response Team training course staring at 8 AM and concluding at 5 PM.  This course includes an ERT manual, snacks, lunch, an UMCOR photo ID badge, and a Safe Sanctuaries background check for only $25.00.  The facilitators for the course are Roger and Donna Cullen, who are experienced in disaster recovery and are approved by UMCOR as our UNY Conference Early Response Trainers.

This course prepares us to work with survivors of natural disasters in cleaning up houses, knowing what to remove and what can be saved, how to work and stay properly protected, what tools and equipment should be taken on a trip, and how to be self sufficient and self sustaining rather than becoming a further burden on a devastated community already short on housing, supplies, food, and fuel.

If interested in becoming trained, please register online at http://tinyurl.com/EdenERT,  or call Donna Cullen at 585-582-6375 (hm), or 585-737-5239 (cell).

Brian Greenwald

UNY Conference ERT Trainer

Cornerstone District Disaster Response Coordinator

A Letter from Our Bishop

Upper New York Conference, 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, NY 13088 July 12, 2017

Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As you are aware, Hurricane Harvey continues to cause tremendous devastation to the greater Houston area, forcing thousands to evacuate. When the waters subside, many people will return to discover their homes and businesses have been destroyed. Rebuilding will take weeks, months, even years. I know you have been keeping these people in your prayers; I ask you to continue. And I ask you to allow God to make you part of the answer to these prayers. I have been in conversation with Bishop Scott Jones of the Texas Conference, and have reached out to Bishop Robert Schnase of the Rio Texas Conference assuring them of our prayers and to determine specific ways we can assist in the future, but right now there are two immediate material needs you and your congregation can meet: 1. Invite your congregation to take up a special collection one Sunday in September. Announce to your people which Sunday you will do this and ask them to be especially generous. You may forward these funds to the Conference Office with a single check, made out to Upper New York Conference with FUND # 481 - "2017 Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief" on the memo line. 2. Assemble Cleaning Kits (Flood Buckets) and bring these to the Mission Central Hub at the United Methodist Center. Click here for instructions. In the future, Volunteers in Mission (VIM) will also be needed to help with the recovery. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will let us know when teams can be sent. When I see the images of flooded homes and distraught people, my heart breaks, but I am reminded of God's promise in Isaiah, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you," (Isaiah 42:3). God does not abandon, but stands with us in the midst of the wreckage and will enable the people to recover. We are called and privileged to be part of God's presence and work in this. And so, I ask you to offer your prayers, your dollars, and your time. Grace and peace,   Bishop Mark J. Webb