Leading Worship (Advanced)

Friday, May 03, 2019, 6:00 PM - Saturday, May 04, 2019, 4:00 PM
Location: Emmanuel UMC (Hagerstown), 802 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD US 21740
Cost: $35.00

 (Note:  ALL Advanced LS Classes serve as Re-certification Class for Certified Lay Ministers.)

This advanced leader's course in Lay Servant Ministries focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or the congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship and the practices of leading worship. Participants will practice leading worship in a variety of formats throughout the course. They will come to understand more about Christian worship in order to lead worship with more confidence.

Required Text:  Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt L. Hickman; ISBN: 9780687335268
Reading Assignments: Be sure to download this Reading Assignment for details on the teacher’s contact information and specific requirements for this class. The class will be completed within the 2-day time-frame, so make sure reading is completed prior to attending class. Bring any questions you have along to class.
Location:  Emmanuel UMC, 802 Summit Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Class Schedule:  5/3 –  5/4/2019; Friday 6 – 9 pm and Saturday 9 am – 4 pm [Sat. please bring a lunch and beverage]
Instructor:  Pastor Christopher Serufusa                                   

Registration deadline is April 24, 2019

General Information:

  • The C-H District Lay Servant Committee reserves the right to cancel classes for insufficient registration and will give as much notice as possible, so you can register for another class or request a refund.
  • No babysitting services are offered.
  • NO absences are permitted because the class will be completed within the 2-day time-frame.

Class cost:  Does not include the required text.

  • Paper registration — complete paper Registration Form making sure to mark the class you are registering for and send it with $40 check made payable a to BWC Treasurer and mailed to:

BWC Western Region Office
Attn: Lay Servant Academy
703 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

  • Online registration with credit card— $35  

Questions About Registration? Contact Penny Gaver or call: 301-788-0016.

Questions About Classes? Contact Joe White, C-H Lay Servant Director 

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