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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
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. \nRegistration Deadline:\nNone stated but you must enroll before the course fills up and have time to get your book and do the prep work in advance. Class is limited to 10 people. \nTo register: https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/fda5d8fa-bb6e-4f83-8c30-09f0a22d51f0 \nBook:\nLay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson.\nISBN# 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00. Available at Upper Room\, Cokesbury and Amazon. \nParticipant Requirements:\nHave the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions on Zoom with audio and video active. \nContact for questions:\nRev Andy Bartel\, revandybartel@gmail.com; 907-344-3025 (church phone number)
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2022-04-10/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2022-04-10/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Bartel":MAILTO:revandybartel@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts - Lay Servant Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this course will study a book that identifies\, defines\, and discusses 32 spiritual gifts including giving\, healing\, hospitality\, service\, evangelism\, and music. The author encourages you to discover the particular gifts the Holy Spirit has given you and challenges you to use these gifts to build up the body of Christ. The book includes a “Grace Gifts Inventory” to help you identify and apply the spiritual gifts in your life. \nYour Spiritual Gifts Inventory Pack is available for use with small-group members. \nBook:\n“Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts” by Charles V. Bryant \nISBN #9780835806336 \nSubmit registration and $5.00 before each class. Order your own book from Cokesbury.com\, Upperroom-books.com or Amazon.com. \nRegistration & Payment Deadline: Feb. 28\, 2022 \nFor the registration form and to register\, please contact: \nSusan Wheeler\nm_swheeler@msn.com\n885 Wuthering Heights Dr.\nColorado Springs CO 80921 \nMake checks payable to the Mountain Sky Conference.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/rediscovering-our-spiritual-gifts-lay-servant-ministries-class/2022-04-13/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/rediscovering-our-spiritual-gifts-lay-servant-ministries-class/2022-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (a Revised Course)
DESCRIPTION:This Servant Lay Ministries course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThis course is offered by the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference. The instructors are Emilie Kroen\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries\, Or-ID Ann. Conf. and Claudia Roberts. \nDates:\nMar 23\, 30\, & Apr 6\, 13\, 20\, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. PT on Zoom. \nBook:\n“Each One a Minister” by William J. Carter\nParticipant’s Book DR375 • 978-0-88177-375-0 • $14.00\n(ePub and Kindle\, $9.99) Available at Upper Room \nRegistration Deadline: March 15\, 2022\nTo Register: Call\, text\, or email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com or 503.312.4138.\nProvide your Name\, Home Address\, email address\, phone #\, and your local church. \nParticipant Requirements:\nEach participant must have the book\, read it\, and fully participate in all 5 sessions with audio and video. There is no fee besides the cost of the book. \nContact for questions:  \nEmilie Kroen\, 503.312.4138
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/discover-your-spiritual-gifts-a-revised-course/2022-04-13/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/discover-your-spiritual-gifts-a-revised-course/2022-04-13/
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