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District Office Phone Number: 814.361.2464
District Office Fax Number: 814.361.2465
JOHNSTOWN DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 1 pm
SAVE THE DATE!
Johnstown District Conference will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Windber: Calvary United Methodist Church, 1800 Stockholm Avenue, Windber, PA. The conference will begin at 3 pm on that day. Pastors, please mark this on your calendar so you are able to attend and please encourage your laity to attend also.
UNITED YOUTH MINISTRY NETWORK
YES & AMEN “But in Him it has always been ‘YES!’ for all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘YES!’ and through Christ, our ‘AMEN’ ascends to God for his glory.” 2 Cor. 1:19-20. Worship experiences are open to all youth! Time for all events is 6:30 pm to 8:20 pm.
- April 12: Westmont High School led by Chris Valente from Bridge to Life Church
- April 19: Windber High School led by Andrew Taylor from Faith Chapel Church
- April 26: Forest Hills High School led by Jim Gay from Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship Church
To all District men and boys, young and old!!
Join us for worship, food and fellowship at the
Palm Sunday Communion Breakfast
at Elton Zion UMC on Sunday, April 9 at 6 A.M.
The morning begins with a worship service and communion in the sanctuary followed by breakfast and fellowship in the social hall. The early hour is to accommodate anyone that wants to attend but needs to be back to his home church for services. We try to do this so we will be through by 7:30 AM.
A free will offering will be collected to help pay for the breakfast.
Please announce in your church and make reservations for your entire group by calling the Elton Church at 266-1512 (leave message with your name, church and number attending), Pastor Daryl Penrod at 814-341-4300 or Dick Trent at 814-536-3383. Reservations needed by Monday, April 3.
Daryl Penrod, Pastor
Elton Zion United Methodist Church
EASTER CONTATA
Patton Trinity UMC located at 301 Beech Avenue, Patton, PA 16668, will be holding an Easter Contata called “Champion of Love” on April 9 at 6 pm in the church Sanctuary. This will be a combined program with children, youth and adult participation. All are invited to join us for this Palm Sunday evening!
CAMP ALLEGHENY WORK DAY
Our official work day is Sat. April 29th with work week officially being 4/24-4/30.
We have several big projects planned including;
· Tree top removal, chipping, hauling, stump grinding and general cleanup from some tree thinning we are doing
· Amphitheater construction – building a 24’x32’ stage and bench seating for 200.
· Roof repair on the Camp Center.
· Wall repair in the pump house at the pool
· Numerous other Summer preparation projects
The timber company arrives tomorrow. We can use any and all assistance starting this Friday for clearing tree tops, chain sawing, hauling, chipping etc… Also, we will begin pouring the cement for the benches at the amphitheater on Monday.
So basically I am saying come on out anytime starting Friday that you can. Please call ( 814 754 5122 ) or email me to let me know anytime you can come out.
My thanks to each of you for all you do for the Kingdom!
ELTON ZION UMC SPAGHETTI DINNER
April 1, 2017 (this Saturday) from 4-8 pm at Elton Zion UM Church….ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PITT-JOHNSTOWN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAMPUS CHAPTER!!! Cost is $8 for Adults, $5 for Students, and Children under 12 $3. Dinner includes: Pasta, Meatball, Salad, Roll, Dessert, and Drink. Take-outs will be available!!
CAMP ALLEGHENY IS HAVING A FREE CHRISTIAN CONCERT
APRIL 6, 2017 AT 7 PM
“SPOKEN”
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM
100 Camp Allegheny Drive Stoystown, PA 15563 814-754-5122 campallegheny.org
PARK AVENUE UMC IN SEARCH OF MUSICIANS
Park Avenue UMC is in search of a keyboard player and/or guitarist for 1 Sunday per month. If you or any of your friends are interested in this, please contact Pastor Len Findley at 814-659-9141 or Linda at 814-288-0108.
SEVERAL CHURCHES IN SEARCH OF MUSICAL GROUPS
A few of our local churches are in search of musical groups who could perform at a Sunday morning service during summer months. If you happen to know of any, please contact Stacey at the District office and give her the proper contact information. Thanks!
Volunteers Needed
RISE – a light dinner followed by a contemporary Worship and Praise Service every Thursday night at the Garfield Street UMC at 6 pm. RISE is a shared ministry of the United for God Cooperative and the Ebensburg UMC. This ministry is growing, already we are adding more partners, most recently Homestead Ave. UMC.
You are invited to be part of this new ministry! There are opportunities for everyone to share the love of Christ and to use their gifts. Help is needed in cooking, serving, clean up, welcoming, singing, playing a musical instrument and just worshiping with others. Please let Pastor Carol know if you are willing to help. You do not have to commit to any particular number of times, just as your schedule allows. The Spirit is rising in Johnstown!
Bethel Hollsopple: Notes and News
We will be hosting the Conemaugh Township Area Ministry Good Friday service from noon til 3.
We are thanking God for parents who are bringing their children to church. It's heartwarming to see their eagerness to learn and participate.
Bethel Holsopple is taking orders for Easter nut rolls now until April 1. Pick up/delivery will be on Sat. April 8 after 1 pm. Also, our Easter egg hunt is on April 1 at 11 AM.
PIRATES vs. CARDINALS – AUGUST 17, 2017
Join Johnstown: Bethany UMC on Thursday, August 17, 2017 for Faith Night at PNC Park for a baseball game featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. Bethany will be taking a motor coach to PNC Park to watch the Pirates take on our division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. Please call the church office at 814-266-9588 as soon as possible to make your reservation(s). Cost is $50 for the ticket and the bus ride! A $20 non-refundable deposit will reserve your seat on the bus and get your ticket for the game (Section 128). Deadline for deposit is May 15 and balance of $30 is due July 10. Price includes $10 for concessions!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
JUMP is looking for retired men and women who are seeking a rewarding experience.
PAY: NONE
BENEFITS: Investment in your community; serve God by doing ministry to help the less fortunate
Current JUMP leaders are aging and dealing with health limitations. They will help with permits, design, materials transport, and paperwork.
Priority for jobs goes to handicap needs, followed by home repairs addressing safety issues. Teams are generally 3 to 5 people and most jobs are completed in 2 to 3 days. We need team leaders and team workers, hopefully with some fix-it experience, but we will train any interested individual.
This is a part-time volunteer effort. JUMP has tools but bringing your own is encouraged. Access to a small truck or van is also helpful but not necessary.
For more information, call Franklin Street UMC at 535-8288.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING HELPSHOP!
Johnstown District Help Shop
Saturday, May 6, 2017
"Including Everyone in God's Love"--handicapped accessibility, inclusion, and the local church
Grove Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 Grove Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902
$10 per person -- Continuing education credits available.
Registrar: Karen Kinkade, 814.266.2514
340 Hostetler Road, Johnstown, PA 15904
A note from Gary Hale…
Greetings to all,
I would like to invite you to a meeting of the Greater Johnstown Covenant Ministry. We are a group of pastors and leaders dedicated to bringing together pastors and leaders from Johnstown and surrounding communities to bring a new level of unity in Johnstown so we may see revival break out in our churches and community.
A friend of mine, Pastor Gary Mosorjak , told a very important story at Bethany UMC prayer breakfast. Back in 1977 Pastor Burns of Oakland United Methodist Church was planning to bring in David Wilkerson for a Holy Spirit revival on July 20, 1977. David would only come if there was unity among the pastors and they would all support his coming. Pastor Burns was not successful in bringing the pastors together so David said he would not come. As most of you know instead of getting a flood of the Spirit on July 20th we got a flood of rain and dams bursting that changed our city negatively. Around 80 people lost their lives, millions of dollars of destruction, and it was instrumental in the mills closing.
Years ago going down 56 by-pass into the city the Lord showed me His Spirit coming upon the city like a great flood. I know to see that happen we need to work together and as God sees us in harmony and humbling ourselves before Him He will send His Spirit and bring revival to the churches and to the entire community.
I am inviting you to join us so we can pray and seek the Face of God and find out what we must do to bring this about. We will meet at Our Sons Restaurant Tuesday March 21 at 8AM. Pastors, if you cannot come send one of your church leaders to join with us. I want to see the Lord move mightily this year in Johnstown, PA.
Gary Hale
President of Greater Johnstown Covenant Ministry.
Encounter with Christ UMVIM
Mission to Colombia August 15-23
In August of 2017, the Conference Committee on Encounter with Christ in Latin America has set it focus on Brisas del Mar, Colombia, as the location for a VIM Mission. As always, we have the cooperation of the Conference of the Evangelical Methodist church of Columbia, acting as our guides and hosts.
Brisas del Mar has been a significant center of ministry and mission for some time. Not many years ago, the drug cartels controlled this part of Colombia, and the local population suffered extremely at their hands. The Methodist Church reached out to these people, and even to their oppressors. When this area became pacified, the Church had gained wide respect for its involvement, and used its good name to foster ministries in health, education, and church work.
The purpose of our proposed mission in Colombia is to do construction and improve the facilities in Brisas del Mar. Details of the actual building plans will develop with the ongoing correspondence with the Colombian Church leaders.
Those who are interested in participating in this mission should complete the attached from and mail it to the Mission Team Leader, Dr. David Stains, at 518 Fronheiser Street, Johnstown, PA 15902. If you have questions, you are welcome or call at 814-539-0044 or 539-0532. Email at . Realistically, you can probably expect total expenses to be about $2,000.00.
I hope the Lord opens doors for us to work together. Pastor David Stains
“MESSY CHURCH”
Park Ave UMC will sponsor "Messy Church" the last Saturday of every month from 3-5 pm. This is an event that highlights the family. There is a time of welcoming, a craft or game time, a time for celebration and each month we will be serving a meal and the best part is it is absolutely free. Call the church for more details at 814-288-4725. We'll see you at "Messy Church".
CLERGY REMINDERS:
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
All clergy - please give this your immediate attention. Please check "Required Annual Forms" on the WPAUMC website for more information. Of course, all of these deadlines can be met BEFORE the deadline!
March 1 –
Fund Balance Report – Submit to District Office
The following churches have not submitted their 2016 Fund Balance Report to the district office:
Armagh
Cherry Tree Charge: Burnside, Cherry Tree
Coalport Charge: Irvona
Conemaugh: First
Dunlo/Sidman/Beaverdale Charge: All churches
Fishertown Charge: All churches
Glasgow Larger Parish: Pleasant Hill, Utahville
Hastings/Bakerton Charge: Hastings & Bakerton
Hollsopple: Bethel/Centennial Charge: Hollsopple
Johnstown Ferndale/Faith/Park Avenue Charge: Ferndale & Faith
Johnstown: Franklin Street
Johnstown: Oakland
LaJose
Point
Seward
Shanksville Central City Charge: Central City
Spangler
Uniontown
Westover/East Ridge Charge: Harmony
March 31 –
2016 Worker’s Compensation – Send to Conference Center – Attn: Holly Sawyer
May 1 –
Spring Equitable Compensation Applications – Submit, if applicable, to District Superintendent
May 15 -
2017 Clergy Evaluation – Submit to District Office
May 15 –
Continuing Education Report Form – Submit to District Office
May 15 –
Annual Parsonage Inspection – Submit to District Office
District Prayer Chain
- Arch Moore, brother of Pastor Tom Moore
- Dorothy Weaver
- Kathy McKee
- Shawn Crum
- Dan Dembinsky
- Rev. John Mize’s Father
- Rev. Doreen Griffith
- Stan & Gene Mickolick
- Laura Williams
- Our Country and our Leaders
- All Pastors and Laity in the Johnstown District
Alyce’s Schedule:
April 3 – Alyce in office – am & UMHS Board Meeting @ 6 pm
April 4 - Alyce in office – am & Meeting @ 7:30 pm
April 5 – Alyce in office - am
April 6 – Alyce in office - am
April 7 –
April 8 – Camp Allegheny Board Meeting - am
April 9 –
Save the date! Annual Conference 2017 is June 8-11, 2017
Conference News and Events
Continuing Education Event
New Castle: First United Methodist Church
Please join us for a Family Systems Workshop on “Integrated Leadership: Spirit, Emotions, Intellect, Behavior” on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29, 2017. This is a workshop for families, professionals, clergy, co-workers, teachers, medical personnel, human resource and social service persons, anyone whose lives or livelihood puts them in relationship with others. Cost is $25 and includes 1 CEU for full 2-day participation. Please contact New Castle First UMC at for more information and/or to register.