Advent Resources Webinar – Oct. 20
During this one-hour live Zoom webinar session, Anne Bosarge will offer advice and ideas about plans your congregation can begin making to make Advent and Christmas more meaningful. Anne will discuss lots of ideas for Bible studies, adult and children’s activities, and more.
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Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Training, Vidalia – Oct. 22-23
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The advanced class, based on Cokesbury’s book, “Each One a Minister,” by William Carter, is a study of the book of Ephesians and what it teaches us about how we are called to use our spiritual gifts. Advanced LSM Training includes learning how to put your spiritual gifts into service. Registration fee for the class is $40. (Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) The class will meet at Vidalia First United Methodist Church, Friday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 23. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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Early Response Team training, Dublin – Oct. 23
An Early Response Team training is set for October 23 at Dublin First UMC.
Click here for details. To schedule and host an ERT training/chainsaw training, please contact Luis Morales at
morhilll@gmail.com.
Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training, Richmond Hill – Nov. 5-6
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The basic class is based on Cokesbury’s book, “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course,” which teaches a basic understanding of ministry in the United Methodist Tradition. Included in the course is the following: Wesleyan Tradition and Foundations, Spiritual Gifts, Servant Leadership, Caring Ministries, Communicating, and Sharing Your Faith. You must complete all of the scheduled dates to complete your training. Basic LSM Training includes a basic foundation of the faith and an introduction to leadership. The class is a Friday night AND Saturday session. The Friday evening session is from 6:30-9 p.m. and the Saturday session is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Richmond Hill UMC. If you’ve not had training within the last three years (or ever), sign up for this Basic Training; otherwise, sign up for an Advanced Training. You must complete all of the scheduled dates above to complete your training. Registration fee for the class is $40. This cost covers all training materials and lunch on Saturday. (Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) For more information contact Anne Bosarge,
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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Wesleyan College Sunday – Nov. 14
Each local United Methodist Church in South Georgia is encouraged to take up a special offering to support the ministry of Wesleyan College in Macon. To learn more about Wesleyan College, visit
www.wesleyancollege.edu.
Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Training, Richmond Hill – Nov. 19-20
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The advanced class, based on Cokesbury’s book, “Each One a Minister,” by William Carter, is a study of the book of Ephesians and what it teaches us about how we are called to use our spiritual gifts. Advanced LSM Training includes learning how to put your spiritual gifts into service. Registration fee for the class is $40. (Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) The class will meet at Richmond Hill UMC, Friday, Nov. 19 from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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Encounter Youth Retreat – Nov. 19-21
Encounter Youth Retreat, for 6th-12th grade students, will take place November 19-21, 2021, at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island.
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