Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course
Leading Public Prayer (Online)
This Lay Servant Ministries course addresses a topic that is most helpful in many situations and settings requiring prayer. It is an Advanced class for those pursuing Certified Lay Speaker. It is helpful for anyone who would like guidance in leading prayer. This class is strongly recommended for those entering the Certified Lay Minister (CLM) process.
Please purchase the textbook beforehand. There will be reading assignments prior to the first class, which will be discussed in the Letter to Participants which you will receive after Registration.
Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher Available at Cokesbury 978-0-8028-7097-1, and also at amazon.com. Participant is responsible for purchasing text. Check with your church for possible scholarships.
There is a $10 registration fee, payable to Many Waters District Office, PO Box 89, E. Winthrop ME 04343. On the memo line write: LSM Course “Leading Public Prayer. If cost is prohibitive, check with your church as some churches and districts have scholarships available. __________________________________________________________
Registration Deadline is Monday, April 5, 2021 Classes fill quickly
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.
Classes are open to those who are part of a United Methodist congregation in New England
Pastor’s Name: ___________________________________________ (please print)
Is this your first Lay Servant Ministries course? ___ Yes ___ No
If no, please list previous courses and dates: ____________________________________________________