Online Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Training via Zoom – May 4, May 6, May 11, May 13
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 us about how we are called to use our spiritual gifts. You must complete all of the scheduled dates to complete your training. To participate you will need either a cell phone that will allow you to download the Zoom app (please do so ahead of time) or a laptop, a steady wi-fi connection, and a willingness to learn in a modern way. Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class. Registration fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
Magnolia Manor Sunday – May 9
Magnolia Manor is a South Georgia Conference ministry that serves older adults of all faiths in eight locations throughout South Georgia. On this Special Sunday, South Georgia United Methodists are asked to take up a special offering to support this vital ministry. To learn more about Magnolia Manor visit
www.magnoliamanor.com.
Alive Together at the Table with Bishop Bryan, Zoom – May 11
Come together at the table with Bishop Bryan for reflections and conversations. How is it with your soul? What is going on in our conference and the general church you need to know? The conversation will begin at noon and will last approximately one hour. We will use the same Zoom link for all of these conversations, so once you register and receive the Zoom link you can save it for future conversations. If you misplace the link at any point, feel free to register again.
Register now
ERT & Chainsaw Training, Byron – May 22
Early Response Team (ERT) Trainings equip individuals and teams to respond in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The cost for the training is $25 per participant. At the training, participants will receive an ERT Training Manual and upon completing the course will receive an UMCOR ID Badge and a conference ERT T-shirt, and lunch is included. You must be 18 years or older to get the UMCOR badge. An UMCOR background check is required before receiving badges—participants must register online (at no cost to participants). Contact your Lead Instructor if you need the Verified Volunteer Good Deed Code. This ERT and Chainsaw Training will be held May 22 at Harvest Church in Byron. ERT Training begins at 8 a.m. For Chainsaw Training details, please contact Rob Belknap.
Register here. For questions, contact Rob Belknap, North Central District Disaster Coordinator:
RWBelknap@cox.net.
Peace with Justice Sunday – May 30
Peace with Justice Sunday enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.
Peace with Justice Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit
