Lay Speaking Ministries
North Texas Conference
May 3,2007

Conference Schedule

Meetings  

• April 7, 2007 at Wesley UMC, Greenville, TX.
• June 4, 2007 lay speaker luncheon during annual conference at Fuddruckers in Plano, TX.  Contact Janie Covington, tandjCovington@verizon.net for more information.
• July 21, 2007 at Oak Grove UMC, Decatur, TX..
• August 24-26, 2007 , South Central Jurisdiction Lay Speaking Ministries gathering in Canyon City , OK .  Event will include the advanced courses Lay Speakers Teach Adults led by the course author, Diana Hynson, and Lay Speakers Tell Stories led by the course author, Ray Buckley.  Click for registration form and more information.
• October 20, 2007 at Walnut Hill UMC, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX.

  Classes

·        Saturdays May 5 & 12, 2007 at Hamilton Park UMC, 118811 Schroeder Rd., Dallas.  The advanced courses Lay Speakers Cultivate Christian Community, Lay Speakers Discover Spiritual Gifts, Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline, Ministry of Caring, and Storytelling will be offered.  Contact Crystal Horne, dallasnelsdirector@sbcglobal.net or 469-964-7442 for more information.

·        Saturday & Sunday, June 23-24, 2007 at Trinity UMC, 633 Hobson Lane, Denton.  The advanced course Lay Speakers Care for End of Life, presented by American Hospice Association will be offered. Contact Margaret Reeves , marree44@tx.rr.com or 972-480-9124 for more information.

·        Saturdays, June 30 & July 7, 2007 at location TBA.  The Basic Course for Lay Speakers and the advanced course Lay Speakers Teach Adults will be offered. Contact Margaret Reeves , marree44@tx.rr.com or 972-480-9124 for more information.

• Sundays, September 9 – 30, 2007 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Walnut Hill UMC, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas.  The Basic Course for Lay Speakers and the advanced courses Lay Speakers Lead Prayer (newly revised) and Lay Speakers Lead Bible Study will be offered. Contact Margaret Reeves , marree44@tx.rr.com or 972-480-9124 for more information