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Events in the South Georgia Conference – 11/3/2020 edition

November 01, 2020
Advanced Lay Servant Training, Effingham – Nov. 6-7
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The advanced class, based on Cokesbury’s book, “Each One a Minister,” by William Carter, is a study of the book of Ephesians and what it teaches about how we are called to use our spiritual gifts. Registration fee for the class is $25. (Note: Basic Lay Speaking class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) The class will be held Friday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Contact Anne Bosarge for more information. anne@thechapelministries.com. Register here

Wesleyan College Sunday – Nov. 8
Each local United Methodist Church in South Georgia is encouraged to take up a special offering to support the ministry of Wesleyan College in Macon. To learn more about Wesleyan College, visit www.wesleyancollege.edu.

Conversations at the Table: Communications - Clarifying your message – Nov. 10
Grab some lunch, pull up a chair, and join Connectional Ministries for Conversations at the Table. This conversation will focus on communications, specifically how a church can better clarify their message. We will share ideas, explore various topics, and become inspired. All conversations will be held via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided in your confirmation email once you register. Register now

Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training November 2020 – Nov. 10, Nov. 12, Nov. 17, Nov. 19
We are offering Basic Lay Servant Ministries Online Training. Basic LSM Training includes a basic foundation of the faith and an introduction to leadership. This training will be offered via Zoom. Registration fee for the class is $25. For more information contact Anne Bosarge, anne@thechapelministries.com.

United Methodist Student Day – Nov. 29
The United Methodist Student Day Special Sunday Offering helps provide funds for scholarships and loans for United Methodist students. Student Day gifts make a real difference for those who hope to attend college. Ninety percent (90%) of the offering goes toward funding the many scholarships and loans administered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (www.gbhem.org) and ten percent (10%) stays within our state and goes to Georgia UM-related schools for merit scholarships. Contact the Georgia Commission on Higher Education and Collegiate Ministry (770-854-7283 or www.umcommission.org) for more information.

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