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January - February 2013
The Courier
Catskill Hudson District
New York Annual Conference
Bishop: Martin D. McLee
Pastor and District Superintendent: Administrative Assistant: Holly Moore Rev. James Moore Phone: 845-679-6350
71 Van Dale Rd., Woodstock, NY 12498 FAX (call first) 845-679-5692 Website: http://nyac.com/districts/detail/26 [email protected]
Table of Contents
p.2 From Your D.S.: Fat Sunday
p.4 Leader to Leader Training Days
p.6 Save the Date: District Conference
p.6 Incubator Training
p.7 District UMW
p.8 District Lay Leaders
p.9 District Lay Servant Ministries
p.10 Wanted: webmaster
p.10 Wanted: old candles
p.10 Round and About the District
p.13 Spiritual Direction
p.13 District Calendar
p.14 Registration Form: Lay Servant Ministries Classes - Hudson
p.15 Registration Form: Lay Servant Ministries Classes - Margaretville
p.16 Registration Form: Lay Servant Ministries Classes – New Paltz
p.17 Registration Form: District UMW Annual Retreat
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A Word from Your DS: Looking Ahead Together to the Cross and Empty Tomb
All Churches and All Pastors Joining in Worship on “Fat Sunday,” Feb. 10th
New Orleans has its big festivities before the start of Lent, culminating with “Fat Tuesday,” but here
in the Catskill Hudson District we will be having our own pre-Lenten celebration, as all our pastors
and all of our congregations will be joining together in observance of what we are calling (for want of
a better word) “Fat Sunday.”
At 4:00 in the afternoon, in 12 church buildings spread across the district, we will be gathering for
joyful services that look ahead through the solemnity of Lent to the culmination of our journey – the
cross of Jesus and the empty tomb. The Lenten season will afford us plenty of opportunities for sober
pondering of sin and suffering – rightly so – but these services on Feb. 10th will be one last chance to
sing our alleluias and remember the joy that is at the heart of our faith in the Risen Christ.
Twelve pastors have agreed to bring their neighboring
pastors together to begin planning these services, and
musicians and other laity from our churches will soon
be invited to participate. It is hoped that every service
will have combined choirs and/or praise bands from
the participating churches, some involvement of
children and youth, perhaps some drama or dance or
creative use of video, and other inspired elements of
worship that the Spirit may suggest. Banners from all
the churches would be a nice touch, and as true
Methodists we will naturally follow our worship with
a potluck supper.
In another aspect of coming together, we will all be
making an offering to “Imagine No Malaria,” joining
our gifts in support of this initiative of healing.
One additional idea for inter-church sharing is that we
could invite the churches that are worshiping together to have a shared Bible study during Lent. The
pastors have been invited to think about implementing this suggestion.
Why are we doing this, since every church already has a worship service on Sunday mornings?
There are a lot of reasons:
to remind ourselves that we are a connectional church,
to make use of the many gifts that are available when our people come together;
to have an inspiring worship service that exceeds what any church can do on its own;
and to bear witness to our communities that we are a people united by our faith in Jesus, the
Risen Lord.
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Here are the twelve groupings, with a suggested location, and the name of the pastor who has agreed
to lead the planning:
Delhi (suggested site), Walton and Bloomville, Downsville and East Branch, Hobart and Township,
Stamford. Coordinator: Martha Vink
North Blenheim (suggested site), West Fulton, Grand Gorge and Gilboa, Harpersfield, Summit,
Jefferson and Brimstone. Coordinator: Dottie Morris
Windham-Hensonville (suggested site), Ashland, Prattsville, Lexington-Westkill, Kaaterskill and
East Jewett, Durham-Oak Hill. Coordinator: Karen Monk
Coxsackie (suggested site), Greenville-Norton Hill, Coeymans Hollow and Dormansville, Cairo and
South Cairo, Catskill, Athens and High Hill. Coordinator: Bob Milsom
Woodstock (suggested site), Shady, Olivebridge and Samsonville, Centerville and Plutarch,
Reservoir, Phoenicia. Coordinator: George Hart
Margaretville (suggested site), Andes, Fleischmanns, Roxbury, Halcott Center, Shandaken and
Lanesville. Coordinator: Larry Dunlap
Kingston: St. James (suggested site), Kingston: Clinton Ave., Town of Esopus, Saugerties, Malden,
Palenville and Quarryville, Rondout Valley. Coordinator: Dave Jolly
Highland (suggested site), New Paltz, Lloyd, Milton & Marlboro, Modena. Coordinator: Jody Spiak
Napanoch (suggested site), Ulster Heights, Grahamsville and Sundown, Kerhonkson, Kripplebush,
Ellenville. Coordinator: Mike Sparrow
Middletown (suggested site), Bullville and Walden, Mountain View, Maybrook, Westbrookville.
Coordinator: Charles Ryu
Hudson (suggested site), Philmont, Chatham and East Chatham, Hillsdale and North Hillsdale,
Copake and Craryville, Elizaville, West Taghkanic and Glenco Mills. Coordinator: Ken Coddington
Liberty (suggested site) and Monticello, Roscoe and Callicoon, Hankins, North Branch, White
Sulphur Springs, Livingston Manor and Parksville, Woodridge and Hurleyville, Rock Hill,
Mamakating, Kauneonga Lake, Mongaup Valley, Fosterdale, Jeffersonville and Kenoza Lake,
Narrowsburg. Coordinator: Bridgette LeConey
I am very excited about what will happen as our faithful people come together on this day.
Your DS and Friend,
Jim Moore
We are pleased to be offering again the Leader to Leader Training for local church leaders. As you
will see below, we are coming to four different locations in the district to make this as convenient as
possible. If you would like to do your job in the church with more confidence and satisfaction, please
make a point of attending one of these seminars.
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2013 Leader to Leader Training Days
Training and Encouragement for key church leaders
Offered at four sites within the district: All Five Seminars Being Offered at Each Site
1. Church Council Leadership: Led by Toni
Vessey, District Lay Leader and Chair of the Church
Council at Colchester Community Church in
Downsville
Who should attend: Chairpersons and other members
of Church Councils
Purpose: To review the requirements and
expectations of the church council, to give tips on
leading a meeting and being a spiritual leader, to
provide resources to help people to be more effective
leaders, and to help councils accomplish their tasks in
a joyful way.
2. Pastor-Parish Relations: Led by Rev. James
Moore, DS
Who should attend: All current members of PPR
Committees
Purpose: To help PPR committees understand their
role and to be more effective as the vital connecting
link between pastors and congregations. How to be
helpful in “good times,” and also in the midst of
church-pastor difficulties.
3. Finance and Stewardship: Led by Margaret
Howe, District Lay Leader, member of the Annual
Conference Commission on Finance and
Administration, and member of New Paltz UMC
Who should attend: All who work in financial and
stewardship matters; treasurers, financial secretaries,
members of finance and/or stewardship committees.
Purpose: To review financial responsibilities as they
relate to operating budget including all monthly bills,
payments of apportionments, health insurance and
pension, property insurance, etc.; to encourage
financial leadership that is connected to spiritual
integrity.
4. Trustees: Led by Rev. Robert Milsom, Pastor at
UMC of Greenville and Norton Hill.
(Rev. Betsy Ott, DS of the NYCT District, will lead
the session on January 20th in Hudson)
Who should attend: Members of local church Boards
of Trustees
Purpose: to review the legal and practical aspects of
being a steward of the church’s resources and
property – memorials, endowments, buildings,
financial investments, etc.- while incorporating a
vital spiritual dimension in the work of being a
trustee.
5. Lay Leadership: Led by Fran Reed, District
Lay Leader and member of Stamford UMC.
Who should attend: Lay Leaders and Lay Members
to Annual Conference
Purpose: To review the role of the Lay Leader/Lay
Member to Annual Conference. To understand the
responsibilities such as recognizing and celebrating
the ministry of laity; to work with the pastor; to model
responsible and faithful discipleship.
Find the Seminar that fits your
Leadership Role
Sat. Jan. 19th
Memorial UMC, Modena Sat. Jan. 19th
Roscoe United Church
9:30 gathering and fellowship 2:30 gathering and fellowship
10:00-noon seminars 3:00 – 5:00 seminars
Sun., Jan. 20th
Trinity UMC Hudson Sat. Feb. 2nd
Hobart UMC 2:30 gathering and fellowship 9:30 gathering and fellowship
3:00 – 5:00 seminars 10:00 – noon seminars
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Catskill Hudson District
2013 Leader to Leader Training Days
Registration Form
Name _____________________________________________
Church ____________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________________
Which location?
_____ Modena Jan. 19th
_____ Roscoe Jan. 19th
_____ Hudson Jan. 20th
_____ Hobart Feb. 2nd
Which seminar? (Each seminar is being offered at each location)
_____ Church Council Leadership
_____ Pastor-Parish Relations
_____ Finance and Stewardship
_____ Trustees
_____ Lay Leader/Lay Member to Annual Conference
To register: Call District Office: 845-679-6350
or
E-mail District Office [email protected]
or
Mail to 71 Van Dale Rd., Woodstock, NY 12498
Registration Deadline January 15th
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Save the Date: District Conference, May 11th
at Camp Epworth
Specific plans are still to be worked out, but our District Conference for 2013 will be held on
Saturday May 11th
beginning at 1:00 and concluding with a barbecue dinner. All pastors are expected
to come to this annual meeting of the district and all laity are invited.
Inspiring worship will again be a central part of the conference, and a youth event will be planned,
paralleling the activities for adults that day.
Please avoid scheduling local church events for that day, and keep watch for more details in the
coming months.
Incubator Training Completed for 40-some clergy; New Sessions scheduled for 2013
In an effort to help our pastors grow in the knowledge and skills required to lead vital churches, the
annual conference has created the Incubator Program, a series of 8 modules that deal with some of the
most important dimensions of congregational life. This past fall more than 40 of our pastors came
together, in 4 locations, investing 8 full days in learning, spiritual support and deepening fellowship.
The instructors were Mark Del Giudice, Bette Sohm, John LeCain, and the team of David Collins and
Romi Abelova.
Because some of our pastors were unable to take the 8 modules this fall, and because we have some
new pastors among us, the instructors will be offering the modules again, all on Saturdays, at the
Memorial UMC in Shandaken (which is as close to the geographic center of the district as any of our
churches.)
The first Four modules have been scheduled, as follows:
Module 1: Covenantal Living, Feb. 2
Module 2: Worship, March 16
Module 3: Evangelism, April 20
Module 4: Small Groups (and Christian education for all ages), May 25
The remaining modules (Mission, Stewardship, Shared Leadership and Servant leadership) will be
scheduled for the Fall.
Specific invitations are being sent to pastors who have not participated in the training. Those who did
the modules this fall but may have missed a particular session, or who want to re-take a module, are
also welcome.
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Catskill Hudson District United Methodist Women News
Coming up soon:
We will soon have a meeting in each of the 4 areas of the Catskill-
Hudson District for the following UMW officers: Presidents, Treasurers,
and Membership/Nurture/Outreach Coordinators. The meetings are mandatory so that your District
officers can share new information and update what you need to know to keep your women’s units
legal. Additionally, this will be a great time to network with women from nearby churches and share
what works for you.
Coxsackie UMC has kindly offered to provide the first meeting site. Your UMW officers will soon
be contacted – please, please, please plan to join us !!
Catskill Hudson District
United Methodist Women
ANNUAL WINTER RETREAT: “SONG of the HEART” January 25, 26, 27
Villa St Joseph in Saugerties, NY
Retreat Leaders - Ann Craig & Marisa Villareal
Miriam was given a song from God as she led the Israelites out of slavery into the wilderness.
Mary received a song of freedom at the birth of Jesus and gave it voice.
We have been giving voice to love through our Spirit-warmed hearts ever since.
These verses are from around the world, our churches and from our childhood memories.
Come to the "Song of the Heart" retreat
and bring your heartfelt words and musical instruments--whether percussive or melodic.
What is God singing to you, today?
Registration form at end of Courier
FAITH, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 4, District UMC Spring Meeting
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Your District Lay Leaders
From the Lay Leaders
As I write the world outside my window is enveloped in a pure, unbroken blanket of new snow. Two
storms have come together to leave the ground covered with a foot of protection for the season of
winter. I wonder if the earth receives this protective cover as eagerly as we do our down comforters
during these cold months of winter. Surely there is reason for nature and humankind to praise God
for all of this awesome creation!
As we enter these weeks after Epiphany we continue to sing our praise and gratitude for the beauty
and wonder of the Advent and Christmas season just past. So much beauty, so much wonderful
music, so much fellowship comes in this time of focusing on that incredible gift God gave the world
as he sent his Son into our midst. Our Christian calendar marks God’s purpose in sending his Son.
So as we move toward Ash Wednesday, Lent, Holy Week, and on to Easter, let us keep faithful, let us
receive with open hearts our Savior!
Nearly all Charge Conferences have been held. We come to 2013 with many faithful elected laity
continuing their positions; at the same time many are newly elected. To the end that we may serve
God and our church well, as we say “yes” to these leadership positions the annual Leader to Leader
workshops will be held in January and early February. These are an opportunity to refresh if you are
a returning officer. They are an opportunity to better understand the role you have if you are newly
elected. Much effort and planning goes into these to make them easily available in our very large
district. The details are earlier in this issue of The Courier.
It is also not too early to be thinking about Annual Conference 2013. This year we will be in Holy
Conferencing with our newly elected Bishop McLee. Keep in mind, as well what your church will do
to contribute to No More Malaria. Our United Methodist Church has made a very large and
concerted commitment to this drive.
On a final note, please do take advantage of all that is offered in the e-mail from NYAC that comes as
Week in Review and News from New York Annual Conference. If you haven’t clicked on Chuck
Knows Church, please check it out as a brief, but informative little video that is a great teaching tool
for our Methodist denomination.
We are looking forward to seeing familiar folks at the Leader to Leader training and to meeting lots
of new folks as well!
Welcome 2013 and blessings to all,
Catskill Hudson District Lay Leaders
Fran Reed, for Margaret Howe and Toni Vessey
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Greetings:
Catskill Hudson District
Lay Servant Ministries
Margaret Howe – [email protected]
Gene Knoth – [email protected]
January 4, 2013
Greetings:
I pray that all of you had a joyous Christmas season…and were blessed with the light the birth
provided on that wonderful day … and that your 2013 will be filled with all that walking in that light
can give.
We continue to pray for the residents of Sandy Hook and Newtown – especially our brothers and
sisters at Newtown UMC. We continue to pray for those who suffered damages from Hurricane
Sandy and all who work with UMCOR and ERT Teams to bring both physical and spiritual repair.
Your Lay Servant Ministries started the New Year on a very high note – last night – January 3rd
. We
interviewed and had a Service of Commitment for Lay Speakers/Servants. Six people who have
completed the required course work and desired to become Certified Lay Servants – Donna LeRoy,
Tom DeLong, Nora Todd, Linda Springman, Amy Tompkins, Karen Straut. This was a very special
and powerful event. Congratulations and thanks to all.
A reminder that when you read this, a Basic Lay Servant Course is just beginning at the Saugerties
United Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings….if you are reading this before January 9th
… and
want to attend this course … e-mail me immediately.
Lenten Lay Servant Classes for 2013 … registration forms are at the end of this Courier. Courses are:
Margaretville United Methodist Church – starting Saturday, February 16th
at 9am
Basic Lay Servant Course
Instructors: Pastors Larry Dunlap and Adrian Todd
From Your Heart to Theirs – Advanced Preaching
Instructor: Pastor Dottie Morris
Trinity United Methodist Church – Hudson – starting Saturday, February 16th
at 9am
Go Preach – You Can Preach
Instructors: Margaret Howe and Joan Robinson
New Paltz United Methodist Church – starting Sunday, February 17th
at 5:30pm
Let the Whole World Say Amen-Leading in Prayer
Instructor: Pastor Bette Johnson Sohm
Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline
Instructor: Carol Merante
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Registration deadline is February 5th
… please try to register by that date … so we know we have
sufficient materials for each class. Any questions, please email either Gene or me … our email
addresses are at the top of this message.
The Lay Servant Ministries Committee is excited about all the activity that we are anticipating this
2013 … Happy New year to All!
Margaret Howe Co-Director, Lay Servant Ministries
WEBMASTER NEEDED for our Catskill Hudson District website.
Please contact Rev. James Moore at [email protected] or 845-679-6350
Please save old candles, wax, and wicking for candle
making at Kingswood Campsite next summer.
Give to Jim or Holly Moore.
[email protected] or 845-679-6350)
Thanks for your help!
Round and About the District
St. James UMC presented 26 foam angels to the pastors of Sandy Hook UMC for distribution
to the families who are grieving. Each angel had a message from one of their children and
was designed to hang on a Christmas tree or decorate a home where sorrow is heavy right
now.
WANTED !
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St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, visited our
Sundown Church on December 24th
! (a.k.a.
Rev. Bob Kersten!).
As part of the United Methodist Church of Milton and Marlboro’s celebration of its 200
th
anniversary on November 11, 2012, Pastor Jody Spiak took a "circuit rider" journey. On
horseback, he rode from the site of the former Marlboro Methodist Church (now an empty lot
across the street from the Marlboro firehouse) to the
Milton Methodist Church building. Marlboro and
Milton merged their congregations in 1982. The ride,
which took approximately two hours, was meant to
honor the Marlboro church’s past and the Milton
Methodist Church, being symbolic of them becoming
one congregation. It also paid tribute to the circuit
riders. These clergy in the earliest years of the United
States were assigned to travel around specific
geographic territories to minister to settlers and to
organize congregations. Because of the distance
between churches, these preachers would ride on
horseback. Circuit riders were the men who founded
many of the Methodist Churches in the Hudson Valley.
Members of Southern Delaware Charge (Colchester Community UMC delivered
Christmas Boxes of Joy to church members who are alone or unable to come out to worship with
them. Christmas12 poinsettias and 14 “goodie bags” were brought to the elders of their church
and their community.
The Livingston Manor UMC, along with the Cornerstone Community Church, has started
holding Soupy Tuesday Suppers. They have had as many as 100 people at one of these suppers.
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Milton and Marlboro UMC had a live nativity scene in early December for their community.
Kingston: St. James UMC once again held an All is Calm night. During the hours of 4 – 8
p.m. the church sanctuary was open and all in the community were invited to come and enjoy
the “calm” provided. They were encouraged to reflect on what they were grateful for, the
blessings God has granted them, or to just sit and be still. This event provided a moment in
the rush of the season for people to reflect on the meaning of the season in a peaceful and
quiet setting. People could stay for as long or short a period of time as they liked. A small
pamphlet of readings and poems was compiled for individuals to silently enjoy, soft
background music played throughout the event, and the sanctuary was beautiful decorated
with lit Christmas decorations.
Trinity UMC (Hudson) collected hats, mittens, and scarves
for distribution to the children in the Hudson City School
District. They were hung on a Clothesline of Caring, located
in the narthex of their church.
Community UMC and East Branch UMC) were invited to
participate in an alternative way of giving Christmas gifts.
Rather than buying CDs and DVDs, video games and cell phones, and a host of other things
people may enjoy but do not really need, they were invited to give a gift that could literally
change someone’s life: a gift to their Shared Ministry Giving in honor or in memory of
someone special to them. These funds help provide United Methodist chaplains for our
troops, provide Christian camp experiences for youth, provide medical services for people
living where there are no hospitals, provide school to teach children, scholarships for youth to
attend college, support missionaries working around the world, undergirds our disaster relief
work through UMCOR, and many other ministries. What a wonderful gift to give
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District Calendar
Jan. 9: Local Pastors and District Hires Meeting, 5:00-7:30, Quarryville UMC
Jan. 15-17: Bishop’s Convocation, Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY
Jan. 19: Leader to Leader Training, 9:30-noon, Memorial UMC, Modena
Jan. 19: Leader to Leader Training, 2:30-5:00, Roscoe United Church
Jan. 20: Leader to Leader Training, 2:30-5:00, Trinity UMC, Hudson
Jan. 25-27: Catskill Hudson District UMW Retreat, St. Joseph’s Villa, Saugerties
Jan. 29: District Committee on Ministry, 9:00, New Paltz UMC
Feb. 2: Leader to Leader Training, 9:30-noon, Hobart UMC
Feb. 2: Incubator Group, Module 1, Memorial UMC, Shandaken
Feb. 10: “Fat Sunday” Worship Services, 4 p.m., 12 locations in the district
Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, and 16: Lenten Lay Servant Ministries Classes, 9:30-noon,
Hudson UMC and Margaretville UMC
Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17: Lenten Lay Servant Ministries Classes, 5:30-8:30, New Paltz UMC
Feb. 28: District Committee on Ministry, 9:00, New Paltz UMC (change from previously
published date of Feb. 26th
)
Mar. 16: Incubator Group, Module 2, Memorial UMC, Shandaken
Mar. 20: District Council on Ministries, 6:00, Reservoir UMC
Apr. 20: Incubator Group, Module 3, Memorial UMC, Shandaken
May 4: District UMW Spring Day Apart
May 11: District Conference, Epworth, 1 p.m. through dinner
May 25: Incubator Group, Module 4, Memorial UMC, Shandaken
June 5 – 8: Annual Conference, Hofstra University
Spiritual direction…
is a process of accompanying people on their spiritual journey and helping
them grow closer to God (or the sacred, the holy, or a higher power).
Spiritual direction is really not about being directed. Rather, it is
about being encouraged to draw closer to God, Identify and trust your own
experiences of God and integrate spirituality into your daily life. It helps to clarify how
you live out your unique relationship with God.
The privilege of a spiritual director is to journey with you as you deepen your
relationship with God. The journey takes place in the context of confidential one‐on-one
sessions with your spiritual director. Most often these happen once a month.
In a spiritual direction session, you reflect on the experiences of your daily life and
faith. As you contemplate, your director and the Holy Spirit help to gently guide you
to recognize God’s presence and grace in your life.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
INTERESTED IN TRYING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?
Contact Pastor Jennifer Tiernan‐Bindler (Red Hook UMC): 914‐486‐8857 or
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Catskill Hudson District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Rev. James Moore, District Superintendent
Margaret Howe and Gene Knoth, Directors of Lay Servant Ministries
2013 Lenten Lay Servant Ministries
Go Preach! – You Can Preach!
Location – Trinity United Methodist Church, Hudson
Dates: Saturday Mornings – 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon
Instructor: Margaret Howe & Joan Robinson
This course provides basic preaching skills and is the next step for those who want to
preach
and have recently completed the Basic Course.
This is also an opportunity for those who do preach to refresh their preaching skills.
This course counts as one Advanced Course in the Lay Servant Ministries curriculum.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Name: _____________________________ Email_____________________________
Phone_________________
Address: ____________________________ City: _____________ State _____ Zip
_____
Church: __________________________________ Pastor: ______________________
___ Go Preach! - You Can Preach! ($35)
Registration Deadline February 5, 2013 (There will be an additional $5 per course for those registering after the February 5
th
deadline)
Please return this portion and your Registration Fee to:
Gerald Norris, PO Box 151, Andes, NY 13731 ([email protected])
Make checks payable to: Catskill Hudson Lay Speaking Committee (for office use: date received _______ registration fee paid _________ )
Trinity UMC - 555 Joslen Blvd, Hudson, NY 12534
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Catskill Hudson District Committee on Lay Speaking Ministries
Rev. James Moore, District Superintendent
Margaret Howe and Gene Knoth, Directors of Lay Speaking Ministries
2013 Lenten Lay Servant Ministries
Basic Lay Servant Course Instructors: Pastor Larry Dunlap and Pastor Adrian Todd
The Basic Course encourages people to recognize and use their spiritual gifts for work in
the Church. Sessions guide participants through thoughtful reflection on the areas of
leading, caring, communicating, and spreading the love of Christ into the world
Those who wish to begin the Lay Servant Ministries journey can begin with this Basic
Course.
This course is also for those seeking to find their calling in local church leadership.
From Your Heart to Theirs – Advanced Preaching Instructor: Rev. Dottie Morris
This course goes beyond the public speaking and addresses the foundations for
preparing engaging sermons, children’s messages, finding the story, using the hymnal,
etc. - practice and presentation are part of this class.
Location – Margaretville UMC
Dates: Saturday Mornings – 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Time: 9:00am – 12:00 noon
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Name: _____________________________ Email__________________
Phone__________
Address: _________________________ City: _____________ State _____ Zip ______
Church: __________________________________ Pastor: ______________________
___ Basic Course ($25)
Registration Deadline February 5, 2013 (There will be an additional $5 per course for those registering after the February 5
th
deadline)
Please return this portion and your Registration Fee to:
Gerald Norris, PO Box 151, Andes, NY 13731 ([email protected])
Make checks payable to: Catskill Hudson Lay Speaking Committee (for office use: date received _______ registration fee paid _________ )
Margaretville UMC - 55 Church Street, Margaretville, NY 12455
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Catskill Hudson District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Rev. James Moore, District Superintendent
Margaret Howe and Gene Knoth, Directors of Lay Servant Ministries
2013 Lenten Lay Servant Ministries
Let the Whole World Say Amen – Leading in Prayer Instructor - Pastor Bette Johnson Sohm
Assistant – Margaret Howe
This is a course on praying in public to help grow in confidence and skill in prayer, both
public and personal – helping the awareness of prayer as an intimate connection to God.
And
Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline Instructor – Carol Merante
This course describes the major features in John Wesley’s devotional life and illustrates
how you can apply to your own life.
Location – New Paltz United Methodist Church
Dates: Sunday Evenings – 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Name: _____________________________ Email__________________
Phone__________
Address: ____________________________ City: _____________ State _____ Zip ___
Church: __________________________________ Pastor: ______________________
__ Let the Whole Word Say Amen! ($35) __ Grow Spiritually Through Daily
Discipline ($35)
Registration Deadline February 5, 2013 (There will be an additional $5 per course for those registering after the February 5
th
deadline)
Please return this portion and your Registration Fee to:
Gerald Norris, PO Box 151, Andes, NY 13731 ([email protected])
Make checks payable to: Catskill Hudson Lay Speaking Committee (for office use: date received _______ registration fee paid _________ )
New Paltz UMC - 1 Grove St., New Paltz, NY 12561
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Catskill Hudson District United Methodist Women
ANNUAL WINTER RETREAT:
“SONG of the HEART”
2013 – January 25, 26, 27
Villa St Joseph
43 Spaulding Lane
Saugerties, NY 12477
Registration Form
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________ City ______________ State _______ Zip ___________
Telephone/Cell ____________________________ Email _________________________________
Local Church ________________________________Pastor ______________________________
Room ___ Single ___ Double (Name of Roommate _____________________________ )
Needs – circle all which apply
Scholarship as first-time attendee (request info from [email protected])
Chairlift to bedrooms
Dietary needs – please specify
Other – please specify
Fee for the weekend $170.00 – Register by January 14, 2013 (Fee after Jan 14th
is $175.00.)
Checks to made out to “Catskill Hudson District UMW.”
Mail Registration Form and check to:
Marilyn Wakefield
46 Fieldstone Road
West Hurley, NY 12491
[email protected] /845 679-8175