Sunday Morning Announcements 4-30-17

Flood Bucket & Health Kit Collection May 31st
UNY Conference United Methodist Center Open House

The UNY Disaster Response Team is collecting flood buckets and health kits at the UNY Conference United Methodist Center’s Open House, 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool. The Open House is Wednesday, May 31 (the day before Annual Conference) from 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Flood buckets and health kits are to be brought directly to the two garage bays behind the Henry Clay Blvd building.

Relief-Supply Kits - UMCOR

Relief-supply kits help provide care for the most vulnerable people during times of crisis. UMCOR collects 6 types of kits for global distribution and cleaning buckets for US distribution after storms.

 

Cleaning Bucket Materials

·                       5-gallon bucket with resealable lid

o                           Buckets from fast-food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned

o                           Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner

o                           Advertisements on the outside are acceptable

·                       Liquid laundry detergent

o                           One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s) only

·                       Liquid household cleaner

o                           12‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water  * No spray cleaners

·                       Dish soap

o                           16‐28 oz. bottle any brand

·                       1 can air freshener

o                           Aerosol or pump

·                       1 insect repellant spray

o                           6‐14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover

·                       1 scrub brush

o                           Plastic or wooden handle

·                       18 cleaning wipes

o                           Handi Wipes or reusable wipes

o                           No terry cleaning towels  * Remove from packaging

·                       7 sponges

o                           No cellulose sponges due to mold issues - Remove from wrapper

·                       5 scouring pads  * Remove from wrapper

o                           No stainless steel, Brillo pads, or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in)

·                       50 clothespins

·                       Clothesline -  One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines  * Cotton or plastic

·                       24-roll heavy-duty trash bags - 33‐ to 45-gallon sizes   * Remove from the box

·                       5 dust masks

·                       2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves

o                           Should be durable enough for multiple uses  * Remove from packaging

·                       1 pair work gloves

o                           Cotton with leather palm or all leather

Assembly Directions 

Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket, fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins, and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.

Important Notes

·                       All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.

·                       All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders, please.

·                       If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.

·                       If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted.

·                       Cleaning buckets are only used within the United States. They are not opened to verify the contents unless there is indication that some items have been omitted.

·                       UMCOR does require that the source of manufacturing be removed from the kit contents.  For example, if an item in a kit has a stamp that says, “Made in the USA” or “Made in China,” that stamp must be removed, covered or blacked out.

Packing & Shipping Instructions

·                       Box Weight: Each packed box cannot exceed 66 pounds.

·                       Complete 2 packing lists: one for your records and one to put on the shipping box.

·                       Paste the shipping label / packing list on the outside of each box you send. The shipping list helps the depot to quickly process kits.

·                       Processing & Shipping Costs: Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1.50 for each kit you send. This donation enables kits to be sent to areas in need. 

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Sunday Morning Announcements 4-23-17

Job Opportunity

Job Posting - Assistant Director, Asbury Camp & Retreat Center  Posting Date:   4/19/17 Location:         Silver Lake, NY The Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church has an exciting new opportunity for the right individual to join our mission-based team as a full-time Assistant Director at Asbury Camp & Retreat Center. Located on the shores of Silver Lake in Western New York, Asbury is a premier retreat center that offers a variety of facilities. The site boasts over 60 acres and over a quarter mile of shoreline on Silver Lake. In addition to providing facilities for groups to conduct their own retreats, meetings, worship services, and programs, Asbury assist's with program planning for retreats and workshops, facilitates a low ropes challenge course, and supervises pool and waterfront activities. Asbury also offers year round retreats for families, children and youth, clergy, and adults. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a wide range of program services in accordance with policies established by the Board of Camps and Retreat Ministries, and directives set by the Director of CRM. This would include program leadership, personnel management, public relations/marketing/promotion, and facility oversight. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least three seasons experience in leading camping and/or retreat ministry programs, at least one of which is in an administrative capacity, demonstrated ability to effectively relate to people of different ages and skill levels, and be familiar with and have experience with professional Camping and/or Conference Center Associations. Certification in Camp and Retreat Ministries preferred. Please refer to the job description online at http://www.unyumc.org/about/jobs for a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities. Application Instructions: To be considered for this position you must apply online at http://www.unyumc.org/about/jobs and include the following:  Completed online application Resume Contact information for 3 professional references Application Deadline: May 12, 2017 Thanks

Genesee Valley District of the Upper New York Conference  of the United Methodist Church  Pat VanVleck  District Co-Lay Leader Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant Rev. Vonda Fossitt, District Superintendent 1100 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 340-9525 * GeneseeValleyDistrict@unyumc.org

Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday

Don’t forget about this evening's Maundy Thursday Service  @ Perry Center Church; The PAMA Cross Walk on Friday that begins @ 12:30 from Brick Presbyterian ending with a Worship Service at the Holy Apostles Church @ 1 PM; The Good Friday Service here at PFUMC at 7:00 PM (combined service with the Perry Center); The Easter Sunday Sunrise Service  @ 7:00 AM led by the Valley Chapel Free Methodist Church @ the Charcoal Corral - bring a lawn chair & blanket; and the Easter Worship Service at PFUMC at 11. Also…please have all Easter Memorial Plants to the church by 10 AM on Saturday, April 15th.

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Test your knowledge of the seasons There’s still time to take our annual Lent & Easter Quiz. See how many answers you know. Take the quiz

Heather Bump Hits the Airwaves ...

On Sunday morning at 7 AM on channel 10 our very own Heather Bump is going to be featured in an interview with Channel 10 news with reporter Rebecca Leclaire! If you don’t get channel 10 on your TV, you can probably check it out on their webpage!!! Thanks Jane for the heads up J