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Laity Celebration 09
Sunday, Oct 4
Watkins Glen Community Center
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Finger Lakes District Lay Speaking Ministries Team - Summer '09 Course

Please contact Vida Johnson (607-962-0788)

Lay Speaking Ministries – Advanced Course – “Social Principles”

Description: Discover the power of inspiring others to a deeper commitment to Christ and to more faithful discipleship. Modeled after the callings of the United Methodist Social Principles, this course delves into existing issues surrounding matters of faith and practices. Justice in Everyday Life encourages lay speakers to thoughtfully and candidly examine the Social Principles. In this course, participants will learn how to expand a network of support, deepen the practice of means of grace, understand, form and nurture partnerships, create a climate of hospitality.
Instructor: Rev. Beverly Davenport
Where: Dresden UMC, Corner Main & Cornelia St. Dresden, NY (315-536-935)When: 5 Sessions – (July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28) – 10:00AM till noon Bring Bag Lunch

Cost: $15
Class will be limited to 20 people.
Registration closes July 6, 2009

Make checks payable to: Finger Lakes District

Mail registration (below) to: Vida Johnson, Registrar, 34 S. Maple St., Corning, NY 14830

Lay Speaker Application and Recommendation

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State: ______ Zip: __________

Phone: _________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________

Local Church: __________________________________Since (Year):______________

Course Name: ___________________________________________________________

If you are seeking to become a Local or Certified Lay Speaker, please complete the remainder of this form.

Please state personal goals/expectations for this class.

FOCUS 2009
"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"

Quadrennial Conference for all people in ministry with children - laity and clergy.
July 21 - 24, 2009 Pre-Conference: July 20, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana.

www.gbod.org/focus2009

The conference education team will be offering $400.00 scholarships to ten laity who register for the conference. Fill out the form and return it to Lorrie Spence (revspence@juno.com) or 13 Pleasant St. Clifton Springs, NY 14432 to apply.
•Innovative workshops •Unique Worship Experiences • Networking Opportunities • Inspiring Preachers • Dynamic Speakers
• Extensive Resource Center • Cokesbury bookstore • Activities for Children and Youth

I have registered for the FOCUS 09 conference and would like to apply for a $400 scholarship towards my registration. I am willing to come back and share this information with the churches of the conference.

Name:_______________________
Address:_____________________
Church:______________________
Position in the church:______________________
Telephone Number:____________
e-mail:___________________________

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FINGER LAKES DISTRICT

National Mission Team

We are working on the formation of a team for a work camp at Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for the week of August 16. The total cost (including transportation) is about $300.

International Mission Team

We are looking to join a team from Central Pennsylvania Conference to go to Uruguay from September 17 thru September 30 to work on a church camp. Camp Renacer is at Paysandu in western Uruguay where Missionary Miguel Arenas has a vision to establish a camp for the Methodist, especially the youth, of Uruguay and Argentina. The main building has been constructed and we will be working on cabins. Estimated cost per team member is $2100. If you are interested in either of these mission opportunities contact: Don Snyder in Bath, NY (607)776-3781 (H) or (607) 794-2041 (Cell)
e-mail dgsnyder@linkny.com or dongrace52@hotmail.com

Calling men of all ages

Casowasco 2009:

The 63th Annual Gathering of the UMM will be held at the Casowasco UMC camp, Moravia, NY Friday evening, September 18th through Sunday lunch the 20th. This year's program, "Make a Difference," will be led by our guest speaker Don Sunshine. For more information about Don Sunshine and his ministries go to www.donsunshine.org

CHRISTIAN FAMILY COORDINATOR

The Grace United Methodist Church is accepting resumes for the position of Christian Family Coordinator. It is a part-time position. (20 hours per week)
Responsibilities include guiding youth and their families in spiritual formation and growth and assisting in the integration of youth into the life of the whole congregation (Worship, Choirs, Committees, Missions.
Candidates shall be at least twenty one (21) years of age, and at minimum shall have earned an associate's degree, or have related experience. A valid NY driver's license is required, as well as reliable tansportation. The candidate must submit to a background check.

Resumes can be sent to:
Grace United Methodist Church
Chairman - Staff Parish Relations Committee
191 Bridge Street
Corning, NY 14830

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