Victor United Methodist Church/585-924-2621

Beloved In Christ,

Peace of the Lord be with you all. Last week we announced at church that our church family would like to offer a Advent devotion booklet created by members of our own body. We have invited folks to sign up by picking a date and Scripture that they would like to write about. Several members of our body approached me shortly after asking for assistance or clarification on how to write a devotional and I figured they were not alone. Here are a few guidelines and tips that we are looking toward for this Advent devotion booklet.

1:You do NOT need a theological degree or background to write a devotion. God has put something on your heart to write about. Please do not feel the need to use fancy church lingo unless you truly would like to.

2: The page will fit roughly 200 words so you do not have to write a huge paper (though if you feel lead to write papers please see me and I can offer one of my seminary assignments for you!)

3. Use the Scripture to guide your thoughts. What does this Scripture say about the season of Advent for you? What hope does it offer? How has it challenged or effected your life?

4. Do not feed the need to exegete (break down every verse historically or contextually) the Scripture

5. What do people need to hear this Advent season?

6. At the end, offer a prayer for that day

I hope these guidelines will help. If there are still questions I would absolutely love to talk to you about them and offer any assistance I can. Attached you will find who has signed up and Scripture they have chosen so far. If you feel like to do more than one day let us know but we will make everyone who would like to offer a devotion will get a chance. I am looking forward to hearing and seeing what God has put on your heart!

Blessings and Peace,

Pastor Benjamin Lalka

The church choir has begun rehearsing again on Sundays from 9 - 9:45am If you like to sing, if you think you can sing along with others on a part, please consider coming to a rehearsal.An attempt is made to sing well written music that takes minimal time to prepare.Give it a try! Contact Rich Baehr if you have questions/concerns. Ph: 585-991-8204 or e mail me at: rkbaehr@aol.com

The church office email has changed to:  umcvictorny@gmail.com  

NIMS is asking for volunteer drivers at this time.  If you have an afternoon or day that you might be able to drive a Victor resident to the doctor, dentist, or hairdo, NIMS needs your help!!  Please see Nancy Kidd or contact the office 924-2621 to get a message to Nancy.