Volume 1 Edition 11 |July 17-24, 2018
Mountain View District Weekly Happenings
Keep these Local Churches & their Leadership in your Prayers
Oakwood & Pine Valley UMC's & Pastor Dan Burgess
United Church of Painted Post & Pastor Glenn Kennedy
Penn Ave UMC & Pastor Bill Vallet
Prattsburgh & Wheeler UMC's & Pastor Edwin Jaqua
Rathbone UMC & Pastor Mort Gridley
PASTORS FALL CHARGE CONFERENCE ORIENTATION MEETING IS SET
Mountain View District Clergy Day for all clergy and those in the pastoral role, including lay pastors. You are required to attend one of the two sessions.
WHEN: Thurs., Sept. 6, 2018
TIME: 10-12pm @ Campbell UMC
8516 Main St., Campbell, NY 14821
or
TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm District Office
35 Wilkes Ave., Bath, NY 148109 located behind the Five Star Bank (inside the Five Star Bank)

This is church conference orientation
This Weeks Happenings
UMC of Hornell Vacation Bible School

WHEN: July 15-19, 2018
WHERE: UMC of Hornell
7528 N. Main St. Ext.
Hornell, NY 14843
TIME:  6:00-8:30pm
AGES: 4-12yrs.
REGISTRATION: For a link to pre-register
go to our Facebook page.
CONTACT NUMBER: 607-324-3281 or 607-324-2640

Five evenings of free fun for children ages 4 through 12.  
SAFE SANCTUARIES® TRAINING

CANCELLED
Saturday, July 21, 2018   
9:00 a.m.-noon
Bath Centenary UMC

Open to anyone that needs to have this training to be a part of your local church VBS or Sunday School.

Registration at 8:30 am
North Cohocton UMC Vacation Bible School

WHEN: July 23-27, 2018
WHERE: No. Cohocton UMC
10 University Ave.
N. Cohocton, NY 14808
TIME:  6:00-8:00pm
CONTACT NUMBER: Phyllis Rathbun 585-534-5163 or
e-mail:   pprathbun@aol.com
NEW THIS WEEK
Caton UMC
Drive Thru Chicken BBQ
WHEN: Wed. July 18, 2018
WHERE: Caton UMC
11186 Hendy Hollow Rd.
Corning, NY 14830
IN the PARKING LOT
TIME:  Starts at 4:00 pm until gone
MENU: half a chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, rolls and brownie
MENU: $9.00

Pay at first stop - pick up dinner(s) at second stop and then on your way. 
Allentown UMC
VBS Program
WHEN: July 23-25, 2018
WHERE: Allentown UMC
Rte 417, Allentown, NY    
TIME:  4:45-7:00 pm
Dinner Served
AGE GROUP: 4-10
Tyrone UMC
Summer Chicken BBQ
WHEN:   Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018
WHERE:  Tyrone UMC
 3647 Church Hill Rd (off from State Rt. 226 and County Rt. 23)
Tyrone, NY 14887
TIME:   4:00 until sold out
PRICE:    $9.00
MENU: ½ BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans, Deviled Eggs, Rolls, Beverage and your selection from Home Made Pies 

Eat In or Take Out
Proceeds to benefit Missions Projects
Tyrone UMC
VBS School
"Being Jesus Example" 
Themes
Be Joyful, Be Kind, Be Hopeful, Be Brave
.
WHEN: Aug 20-23, 2018
WHERE: Tyrone UMC
3647 Church Hill Rd (off from State Rt. 226 and County Rt. 23)
Tyrone, NY 14887
TIME:  6:00-8:00 pm
AGE GROUP: K-6 grade (starting in the Fall)
Bible Stories, singing, memory verses, games, crafts, and snacks 

The event is being held in the fellowship hall
It's a One Room School House concept
It's VBS Unplugged!!!!!!
Mt. View District Lay Servant
Fall Classes being offered
WHEN: Sept. 23,30 & Oct. 7,14
WHERE: Campbell UMC
8516 Main St.
Campbell, NY 14821
TIME:  2:30-5:30 pm
COURSES OFFERED: Basic Lay Servant, Discovering Spiritual Gifts, Lay Pastoral Care Giving.
REGISTRATION ENDS: Sept. 10, 2018

You MUST ATTEND ALL FOUR SESSIONS to receive your certificate

Course of Study coming up
WHEN: Class Dates:
Oct. 12-13 & Nov. 9-10
WHERE: Kenmore UMC
32 Landers Rd..
Kenmore, NY 14217

Registrations Due by: Aug. 14th
Tuition Due by: Aug. 28th
YOU NEED TO HAVE the DS's signature: Nancy is out til Sept. as you know. But, you can mail me your registration form with your check for the deposit and two self (return addressed), stamped envelopes (I have address labels already made to put on your envelopes.)

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
HAPPENING AROUND THE DISTRICT
Is your church offering a VBS Program this Summer ?
If your church is offering a VBS program this summer and you would like it in the District Newsletter. Please send the following information.
Title of VBS Program
WHEN: Month & date(s), 2018
WHERE: Name of church or facility it is being held at
Location address of facility (Street, City, State, Zip)
TIME:  Time period that event is being held
REGISTRATION/CONTACT NUMBER- Phone number for registration or questions.
OTHER: Any details that you would like to share
Upcoming Events in and around the District
Rummage Sale at the
Odessa-Catharine UMC
WHEN: July 28, 2018
WHERE: Odessa-Catharine UMC
305 Church St.
Odessa, NY 14869
TIME:  8:00am-2:00pm during the
Odessa Village-Wide Sales Day

Many great items to choose from! Bake Sale, hot dogs and drinks throughout the day. 
Resources
At South Corning UMC
Free
Outdoor Bulletin Board with a new set of letters.
  • 40 ½ inches tall
  • 8 Foot long
Contact:  Don Javert (607) 962-3066
Location:  South Corning UM

ALSO
Toshiba Studio 35 copier – it works – out of cartridges. Church bought a newer, smaller copier. The 35 copier Looks like this picture of this studio 45 copier.

Mountain View District Imagine No Racism News

Below is a list of Mountain View District groups, the meeting date/time, the Facilitator(s) for the group and the District Advocate that is the contact person for the group. Please do not hesitate to contact the District Advocate for your area if you have any questions or would like to be added to a group.

    The Elmira Area group will begin meeting in September. Pastors Leanne Zeck and Kathy Dye are the Facilitators for the group. Pastor Holly Strickland is the contact person for this group. Hstrick121@aol.com

    The South Corning Area group . Rosalie Slater is the group Facilitator. Pastor Constance Seifert is the contact person for this group. andrucilla3@gmail.com

   The Campbell group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, July 19th, 1 PM at Campbell UMC. Pastors Veronica Seeley and Beth Kottemann are this group’s facilitators.  Dianne Barker is the contact person for this group.

    The Avoca group. Cindy Gottschall is the Facilitator.  Dianne Barker is the contact person for this group. camelot@infoblvd.net

    The Hornell Area group. Leslie Haggstrom is the Facilitator. Dianne Barker is contact person for this group. camelot@infoblvd.net

    The Belmont Area group . Facilitator is Pastor Greg De Salvatore. Dianne Barker is the contact person for this group. camelot@infoblvd.net

If you are interested in more information about the Imagine No Racism ministry, please contact either myself, Dianne Barker, or the District Advocate in your area and thank you to all who are taking part in this initial phase of INR.

Many Blessings,
Dianne Barker
Mountain View District Lay Leader
Mountain View District INR Advocate 
Camps in June & July
“THERE ARE SPACES for campers, families, and retreat-goers in almost all of our programming for this summer/fall, so it’s not to late to inquire about or register for camps and retreats!”

Aldersgate:
July 14: Summer Camp: One Day Adventure (Ages 4-8)

Asbury:
July 15-19: Reach Out: Community Mission Experience (Youth & Adults)
July 22-25: Retreat: Asbury Express I (Ages 7-9)
July 22-25: Retreat: Asbury Express II (Ages 10-12)
July 29-August 1: Retreat: Asbury Express III (Ages 13-18)
August 5-7: Family: Together Time: A Family Retreat (All Ages)
August 19-21: Retreat: Welcome to the Table: A Women’s Retreat (Adults)

Casowasco:
June 24-August 3: Summer Camp: Various Programming (Ages 6-18)
August 5-8: Special Needs: Summershine (Ages 16+ with Special Needs)
August 5-8: Family: Father-Son Adventure (Ages 4+); Mother-Daughter Adventure (Ages 4+); Family Camp (All Ages)
August 5-9: Leadership: Director’s Invitational (Ages 14-18)
September 1: Leadership: Youth Worker’s Training Day (Adults)

Sky Lake:
June 24-August 3: Summer Camp: Various Programming (Ages 5-18)
June 24-August 10: Special Needs: Various Programming (Ages 15-70 with Special Needs)
August 12-15: Family: Intergenerational Camp (All Ages)
August 31-September 3: Family: Labor Day Family Weekend (All Ages)

Skye Farm:
June 24-August 3: Summer Camp: Various Programming (Ages 6-18)
August 5-8: Family: Family Adventure Camp (All Ages)
August 10-13: Family: Alumni Reunion (All Ages)
Rev. Nancy Adams
District Superintendent

Patti Gridley 
Administrative Assistant
Located at 35 Wilkes Ave.,Suite 101,
Mailing Address is:
 PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 962-8047
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