Crosspointe Emmaus
Crosspoint Emmaus

The Cross Point Emmaus community consists of an ecumunical group of Chrsitians, from churches all across south central Oklahoma and exists to sponsor and administer the Upper Room's Walk to Emmaus ministries, including: The Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis and Kairos.

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ARDMORE DISTRICT LAY SPEAKING ACADEMY

Cross Point Camp - Kingston, OK

November 21 - 22, 2008

Fee: $55.00

BASIC COURSE - This course is designed to help you become more skilled in your role as a leader in serving God in your church and community. It provides opportunities to increase your knowledge of service as a lay speaker in the areas of leading, caring and communication. The basic course is a requirement for Lay Speaker certification.

ADVANCED COURSE - This course will further guide you in your journey as a lay speaker. It will assist you in developing your skills and help you become more competent in other areas such as Sunday school leadership, assisting with Sunday morning and evening worship and participating in local civic groups in the larger community.

***You will be responsible for purchasing your own curriculum: All books are available at Cokesbury - www.cokesbury.com or you can call the OKC store at 405-858-5195.

Please read materials before this event

Registration will start at 5:30 with dinner and fellowship at 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 21 at the Cross Point Dining Hall. You will receive your cabin assignments during registration. You will need to bring: Bible, notebook, pens, flashlight, bedding, towel, wash cloth, soap, other toiletries as needed, and other items the weather may require.

There will be dinner provided Friday evening, breakfast and lunch only on Saturday.

Complete the registration form on the reverse side of this page, and mail it with your payment to the Ardmore District, UMC by November 10, 2008.

If you have any questions call Kelly Segler at the Ardmore District Office

(580)223-2353 or Claudean Harrison, Lay Speaking Director at 405-620-4004. We look forward to seeing you there and joining with you in learning, praise and worship as United Methodists.

The Basic Course is entitled: "LAY SPEAKING MINISTRIES BASIC COURSE"

Jack Gilbert

Instructors: Rev. Guy Ames III, Ardmore District Superintendent

and Sharri Hiller, Ardmore District Lay Leader

The Advanced Course is entitled: "
Preaching for a Response"

(Information about specific materials will be sent upon registration.)

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Roberto Escamilla, Minister of Evangelism, Ada First UMC

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, November 21, 2008

5:30 - 6:00 Registration and Cabin Assignment

6:00 - 7:00 ......... Opening Devotion & Community Building and dinner

7:00 - 8:15 Session 1

8:15 - 8:30...........Break

8:30 - 9:45 Session 2

Saturday, November 22, 2008

7:30 - 8:30 ........ Morning Praise and Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 Session 3

10:00 - 10:15 ...... Break

10:15 - 11:30 Session 4

11:30 - 12:15 ...... Lunch

12:15 - 1:45 Session 5

1:45 - 2:00......... Break

2:00 - 3:30 Session 6

3:30 - 3:45.......... Break

3:45 - 4:45 Session 7

4:45 Consecration & Communion

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please send this portion into the address at the bottom of the page

REGISTRATION FOR LAY SPEAKER TRAINING

I have read and understand the requirements for certification and re-certification of Lay Speakers as set forth in Paragraph 267-270 of The Book of Discipline, 2004 and hereby apply for training.

Name ___________________________________ Local Church ________________________

Address _________________________________ Work Phone _________________________

E-Mail _________________________________ Home Phone _________________________

Cell Phone _______________________________ Conference District ___________________

Recommended By Local Administrative Board or Charge Conference on this Date:_______________ Signed By Local Pastor ____________________________

Check Course Registration:

____ Basic Course for Local Church Certification

____ Advanced Course for District Certification (
Have completed Basic Course)

____ Re-Certification (Have completed Advanced Course)

Complete and Return this form with a check for $55.00 to:

Ardmore UMC District Office

333 W. Main, Suite 445

Ardmore, OK 73401

If you are a musician in your local church and are interested in helping with worship during the weekend, please let us know -_________ Yes, I am interested

_____Instrumentalist/What Instrument(s) _______ Vocalist

 
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