There is still time to register for the Lay Ministry Institute's day of learning and fellowship. It will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 (That’s next Saturday!) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John, Northumberland. In addition, the four individuals who have completed Lay Worship Leader Training will be commissioned by Bishop Miller during the closing worship session. Fee is $10 and you can register by calling and sending your payment to the Synod Office.
Proposed training topics/events:
9:00 a.m.- Welcome and Opening devotions
9:15 a.m.- Keynote: “Meetings that Matter" - Linda Everett
10:00 a.m.- Workshop 1. Choose either Worship Planning Basics with Connie Fladland or Home Communion with Rev. Robert Doll
11:00 a.m.- Workshop 2. Choose Advanced Worship Planning with Chad Hershberger or Home Communion (Part 2) with Rev. Robert Doll
12:00 p.m.- Lunch
1:00 p.m.- Workshop 3. Choose either Record Keeping and Archiving with Gary Weberor Using Your Gifts for God's Mission with Sue Ellen Spotts, DEM, and Rev. Karla Leiby
2:00 p.m.- Break and transition to Worship 2:15 p.m.- Holy Eucharist and Commissioning of Lay Worship Leaders