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Lay Speaking Ministries

Message from the Director of Lay Speaking Ministries

Jackie G. Jenkins

District Director

Post Office Box 697

St. George, SC 29477

Dear Walterboro District Pastors, Lay Instructors & Lay Speakers:

The 2008 Winter Lay Speaking School for the Walterboro District will be held on February 16- 17, 2008 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Walterboro. Classes will start on Saturday at 8:00 A.M. and end at 5:00 P.M. Sunday classes will start at 2:00 P.M. and end at 6:00 P.M. The courses being offered are listed on the enclosed registration form.

New applicants are required to take the Basic Course first to become a Local Church Lay Speaker. Persons who have taken the Basic Course and wish to become a Certified Lay speaker must take the United Methodist Heritage course as their first advanced course. Those who have had the Basic and Heritage courses may select one of the other courses offered.

Persons interested in becoming a Pulpit Supply must take Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage, Lay Speakers Lead in Worship, and From Lay Speakers Preach.

The registration deadline for the Winter Lay Speaking School is February 1, 2008. Registration must be postmarked by February 1, 2008. Class size is limited, so those wishing to attend should not delay. To receive a refund, we must be notified by each respective deadline. Registration cannot be carried forward. There is a late fee of $5.00 if registration is postmarked after Feb. 1, 2008.

Individuals who are currently Certified Lay Speakers should verify their status by checking the date on their last training certificate. If they have not maintained their status by completing an advanced course in the last three years, they must take an advanced course and submit an annual report to the District Superintendent. If anyone has questions regarding their status, they may contact me at 843-563-3228 or email me at jackiegjenkins@aol.com for assistance.

Applicants should complete a registration form and send it with a $45.00 check or money order made payable to The UMC Conference Treasurer to cover the cost of materials and meals. The check should be mailed to: Priscilla McClellan, Communications Co-Coordinator Walterboro Lay Speaking Ministries, 218 White Pine Ave., Walterboro, SC 29488.

Thank you for our support of the Lay Speaking Ministries in the Walterboro District. If you have any questions please call be at 843-563-3228 or email me at jackiegjenkins@aol.com.

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