Pastors are encouraged to utilize
Lay Speakers to fill their pulpits whenever possible if the pastor
is ill, on vacation, or must be away for any other reason. Please
contact James Horton, the District Director of Lay Speaking, to obtain
a speaker or if you would like additional information about this
special ministry of the laity. James Horton may be reached by phone
at (530) 243-8832 or by email at jyh@c-zone.net.
SHASTA DISTRICT SCHOOL FOR WITNESS AND
SERVICE
The purpose of the training is to enable those who
are interested in becoming Lay Speakers to become a part of a very
important United Methodist Lay Ministry. Participants receive valuable
skill development training in order to prepare them to serve as Lay
Speakers.
If you are not yet a Lay Speaker and would like to
become one, you may enroll in one of the basic courses. If you are
a Local Church Lay Speaker and want to become certified, you may
enroll for an advanced course. If you are already a Certified Lay
Speaker, you are reminded that you must complete an Advanced Course
at least once every three years to retain your certification as a
CLS.
SHASTA DISTRICT SCHOOL FOR WITNESS AND SERVICE
2004 PROGRAM
The Shasta District School for Witness and Service offers a variety of courses and workshops on faith and church issues to Shasta District United Methodists. Our purpose is to enhance the spiritual life and discipleship skills of as many of our leaders and members as we can.
ALL courses of our DISTRICT SCHOOL are open to everyone.
Introduction to Lay Leadership
May 15, 2004 – Mt. Shasta UMC
Introduction to Lay Leadership
September 18, 2004 – Grace UMC, Yuba City
Introduction to the Bible
October 9, 2004 – Trinity UMC, Anderson
Preaching Ministry
October 23, 2004 – First UMC, Redding
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Classes are usually held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
and registration fees are $10 (scholarships are available).
CERTIFIED LAY SPEAKERS
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Church
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Speaker
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Biggs: Community
|
Bill Koehler, Jr.
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Chico: Trinity
|
Georgia Summers
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Crescent City
|
Beverly Holloway
Michele Holloway
|
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Eureka
|
Jeff Arnold
Mark Benzonelli
Sally Upatisringa
|
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Fort Jones
|
Vada Gipson
|
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Fortuna
|
Catherine Culver
|
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Klamath: Church
of the Redwoods
|
Gordon Karnes
|
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Kelseyville
|
Duane M. Engle
|
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Marysville: First
|
Peggy Du Bose
Lelah Holmes
Robert Lawson
II
Joanne Pollizzi
McDaniels
Lane Noyes
|
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Paradise
|
Priscilla L. Hanford
|
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Red Bluff: First
|
Louise Eslinger
Don Hislop
|
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Redding: First
|
Ruth Goesele Griffin
|
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Shasta Lake
|
Norma Horton
Gayle Perking
Neva Wacker
|
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El Camino
|
Valanne de Bourg
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Los Molinos: Community
|
Carol Vikse Davis
Nevile Ann
Mullins
Barbara Whitten
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Willows: First
|
Anne M. Campbell
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Yreka
|
James Frey
Frances Wacker
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Yuba City: First
|
Shirley Azim
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Yuba City: Grace
|
Lourie Gaschke
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