Rethinking Vacation Bible School: Faith Formation Beyond the Traditional Model
Vacation Bible school has long been a summer tradition in United Methodist churches, bringing children together for Bible stories, music, crafts, g…
Location: Zoom
Saturday, March 5 and 12, 2022
9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Via Zoom and Phone
Registration is $ 10
Books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
Instructors and courses:
- Basis Course: The Basic Course focuses on the three primary aspects of Lay Servant Ministry: Leading, Caring and Communicating.
Book: Basic Course-Lay Servant Ministries: Participant's Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson & Brian Jackson
Thom Bell is the Instructor for this course. He is a Certified Lay Servant and a member of Faith UMC, Dolton, IL. - Living Our United Methodist Beliefs:This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the United Methodist Church brings to the church universal.
Book: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way--Participant's Book by Kenneth L. Carder
Vanessa Jones- Lyles, is the instructor for this course. She is a Certified Lay Servant and member of Hartzell Memorial UMC, Chicago, IL. - Transforming Evangelism: In this course, you will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing our faith with others but also welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith.
Book: Transforming Evangelism: Participant's Book by Henry H. Knight III
Lois Nemeth is the Instructor for this course. She is a Certified Lay Servant and a member of Olympia Fields First UMC, Olympia Fields, IL - Transforming Community: This course teaches the Wesleyan way to form missional communities and congregations.
Book: Transforming Community: Participant's Book by Henry H. Knight III
Barbara Gbur is the Instructor for this course. She is a Certified Lay Servant and member of Hazel Crest Community UMC, Hazel Crest, ILL. - Afire With God: This course helps participants to develop a holistic understanding of Stewardship.
Book: Afire With God: Participant's Book by Betsy Schwarzentraub
Robert Wood is the instructor for this course. He is a Certified Lay Servant and a member of Lansing First UMC, Lansing, IL
Questions?
Irma Clark - irmklarc@aol.com
Rose Faulkner - rosefaulkner@sbcglobal.net
Registration also available by mail.
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Mildred Cross: Register - 1445 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60636