Paperwork is due in the SW District Office by NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Below is the link to the forms:

Are due in the SW District Office by December 5, 2022

Laity Training Opportunity at First UMC Monett, 12 Nov 2022  – Two in-person training events

Classes

• Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church
• The Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings

Summary of classes
Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church, facilitator:  Larry Johnson, ([email protected])

The history and beliefs of the United Methodist church lays the foundation for our ministry, outreach and testimonies.  This introduction will trace the beginnings of the Methodist movement, John Wesley’s role in growing Methodist societies in England and the fundamental doctrine that Wesley established for Methodists.  The class stresses our Methodist heritage and its unique emphasis on grace, personal holiness and social action ministry in our communities. 

The Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings, facilitator:  Mitch Ross ([email protected]) , Text for the course: The Class Meeting, Reclaiming a Forgotten and Essential Small Group Experience by Keven M. Watson.
The Class Meeting is a means of grace that has the ability to transform people and facilitate spiritual growth.  The instruction is focused on the history of the class meeting, the basics of what should and should not take place, and defines the qualities of a class leader.  Students will learn how and why the class meeting became an essential element of Wesleyan spirituality that expanded the Methodist movement for over a century in England and America. 

Description and details

• Registration is online and requires a $10 fee to cover class materials and snacks. 
• Lunch is provided or you may bring your own.
• No prerequisites for either class – only a desire to learn.  Class size limited to 20.
• Specific handouts are provided and online links will be provided for additional resources.
• The text for Potential of Wesleyan Class Meetings, “The Class Meeting” by Kevin Watson is found here: 

• The text for Introduction to the History and Beliefs of the United Methodist Church, “Living Our Beliefs” by Kenneth L. Carder is found here: 

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Start/End Date and Times
Class is 12 November 2022 beginning at 9am and ending on later than 4pm
 

District
Southwest District

Event Location
First United Methodist Church at Monet
1600 N Central Ave,
Monett, MO 65708

Main Contact Information
Mitch Ross
[email protected]
417-808-0218
 
Registration will close November 4^th.  However, contact Mitch Ross directly after that date for openings in either class. 

Registration link will be available on the district website October, 13, 2022.
 

If you are interested in information on Lay Servant Ministries please contact:

Gail Compton, 417-294-5386, [email protected]
Karensue Hensley, 417-850-8945, [email protected]
or Mitch Ross, 417-808-0218, [email protected]