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SUMMARY:BSA & UMC Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Northwest Area treasurers will be hosting an informational webinar on August 10th at 6:30 p.m. PT. Any church that has or is considering hosting a Boy Scout Troop or unit should plan to have at least one church leader attend the webinar. Brant Henshaw (PNW and Alaska Conference Treasurer) and Candace Clarke (OR-ID Conference Treasurer) will be available to answer questions. \nDuring the webinar\, the treasurers will be covering updates on the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) settlement\, the new Affiliation Agreement and the new Facility Use Agreement\, and will attempt to answer questions you may have on moving forward with this area of ministry in your community. They anticipate the webinar to last about an hour and would appreciate questions in advance so we can have the best possible information available for you. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/bsa-umc-informational-webinar/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-15/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-18/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220822T180000
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SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-22/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training
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SUMMARY:Nutrition and Healthy Eating on a Budget - Abundant Health Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Abundant Health Ministries will be hosting a virtual event on Tuesday\, August 23\, 2022\, from 6-7 p.m. PT (5-6 p.m. AKT\, 7-8 p.m. MT) on the topic ‘Nutrition and Healthy Eating on a Budget.” The presenter will be Siew Guan Lee\, MS\, RD\, who is an Extension Educator in Family & Consumer Sciences for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho Extension in Twin Falls County. \nSiew Guan Lee will be presenting: \n\nThe basics of nutrition and strategies to help you eat well while stretching your food dollar.\nHow healthy eating is important at every age—and can be done on a budget.\nHow eating a variety of fruits\, vegetables\, grains\, protein foods\, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives is important.\nWhen you are deciding what to eat or drink\, she will discuss how to choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars\, saturated fat\, and sodium.\n\nTo register for the virtual educational event\, visit: https://forms.gle/RrM8Ne9pVyENGjLn7 \nIf you have any questions\, contact Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com. \nAbout Siew Guan Lee \nSiew Guan Lee is a family and consumer sciences Extension Educator with the University of Idaho located in Twin Falls\, Idaho. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)\, and her programs focus on nutrition and health\, including diabetes education\, senior nutrition\, youth development\, food security and food access. Siew currently administers the University of Idaho’s Extension Eat Smart Idaho program for the Central District\, serving low-income individuals and families in the Magic Valley area. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Idaho.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/nutrition-and-healthy-eating-on-a-budget-abundant-health-ministries/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/nutrition-and-healthy-eating-on-a-budget-abundant-health-ministries/
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SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-25/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T180000
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SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-29/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training
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