Many Waters District, Lay Servant Ministries (LSM) Advanced Class
The Liturgical Christian Year
Friday, June 2, 2023; 4:30 – 8:30pm
Saturday, June 3; 9:00am – 3:30pm
“When worship works, in us and among us, we know it. Something speaks powerfully within us. A divine contact is made at the center of our lives. Diverse things link up for us. We are stirred, perhaps moved to tears or filled with joy. We are motivated to action. We want to talk about it and to share what has touched us deeply.” (¶ 1 p. xi)
Taught by Pastor Lynn Briggs
Empire Grove Methodist Campground, across from 627 Empire Rd., Poland, ME
Back by popular demand! Empire Grove is a beautiful retreat setting not far from Exit 75 on the Maine Turnpike. Note: If you are interested, overnight arrangements at campground can be made by contacting AJ Alexander at aaturnleft3@gmail.com. You also may want to stay over until Sunday, June 4 and attend the evening (7:00 pm) Vespers Service.
Friday, June 2, 2023; 4:30 – 8:30pm
Saturday, June 3; 9:00am – 3:30pm *Bring your own lunch
TEXT: Rhythms of Worship: The Planning and Purpose of Liturgy by John G. Stevens & Michael Waschevski
OUR COURSE GOAL: To go back to our respective churches fully equipped to do something that will help our pastor and our church family. We expect a diverse group of students, so there will be diverse projects! I promise you, there will be something for everyone in this course!
Online registration here ; Maximum 8 students (Registration deadline: May 24)
When you have registered, more materials will be emailed or US Mailed to you.
Course fee: $10. If paying by check, please make it out to Many Waters District Office and on the memo line write: LSM Course- Liturgical Year
Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Taught by Pastor Bo Landsperg, Pastor of Bolsters Mills UMC & Minot UMC
Dates: Friday, July 21, 2023: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
and Saturday, July 22: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Bring your own lunch)
Location: Empire Grove Methodist Campground, across from 627 Empire Rd., Poland, Maine
Note: Overnight arrangements at campground can be made by contacting AJ Alexander at aaturnleft3@gmail.com. You also may want to stay over until Sunday, July 23, and attend the evening (7:00 pm) Vespers Service.
Please purchase the textbooks beforehand:
Each One a Minister by William J. Carter; Participant’s Book DR375, 978-0-88177-375-0, $14.00, and
Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts by Charles V. Bryant; 633, 978-0-8358-0633-6, $11.99
Assignment: Before Session 1 (July 21), read both books and take the Gifts Inventory in the Bryant book.
There is a $10 registration fee, payable to Many Waters District Office, PO Box 89, E. Winthrop ME 04343.
The Instructor will be Pastor Bo Landsperg (pastor at Bolsters Mills and Minot UMC) bjlandsperg@roadrunner.com
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Lay Servant Ministries Course
Basic: Introduction to Lay Ministry
Taught by Joan Spitzform, Lay Leader of Minot UMC
Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday, August 18: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
and Saturday, August 19: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Empire Grove Methodist Campground, across from 627 Empire Rd., Poland, Maine
Note: If you’d like to stay overnight at the campground, arrangements can be made by contacting AJ Alexander at aaturnleft3@gmail.com. You also may want to stay over until Sunday, August 20 and attend the evening (7:00 pm) Vespers Service.
Please purchase the textbook beforehand
Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
Participant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $12.00
Assignment: Before Session 1 (August 17) will be emailed to those who register
There is a $10 registration fee, payable to Many Waters District Office, PO Box 89, E. Winthrop ME 04343.
The Instructor will be Joan Spitzform (Lay Leader at Minot UMC) JSPITZFORM@roadrunner.com
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
or paper registration: Mail to Many Waters District, PO Box 89, East Winthrop, ME 04343
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Home Church: __________________________________________________________________
As you prayerfully consider taking this course, please meet and discuss with your pastor.
Pastor’s Name: ___________________________________ (please print)
Is this your first Lay Servant Ministries course? ___ Yes ___ No
If no, please list previous courses and dates: ___________________________________________________
I have enclosed the $10.00 registration fee. Please make all checks out to Many Waters District Office with Lay-Servant:(name of class) in the memo line. Mail to Many Waters District Office, PO Box 89, E. Winthrop ME 04343. If cost is prohibitive, check with your church – some churches and districts have scholarships available
