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BOARD OF LAY MINISTRIES
CONFERENCE LAY LEADER Mrs. Betty Gooch
CONFERENCE ASSOCIATE LAY LEADER Mr. Demetrio Beach
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR OF LAY SPEAKING Mrs. Luray McClung
ST. BARNABAS AWARDS CHAIRPERSON Ms. Renea Bowe
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL FOR NOVEMBER 2009
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS REPORTNG GUIDE CHURCH LINGO
DISTRICT LAY MINISTRIES ST. BARNABAS AWARDS 1986-2009
2008-2009 LAY SPEAKER'S REPORT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE UMCOR HOTLINE WORSHIP PLANNING
THE NATIONAL PLAN FOR HISPANIC/LATINO MINISTRY
NATIVE AMERICAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2009-2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 CBOLM Meeting at PDC 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 CBOLM Meeting at PDC 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 2010 Clergy/Laity Banquet 6:00 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday, June 10-12, 2010 Annual Conference
Thursday, June 10, 2010 Laity Session
THANKSGIVING DEVOTIONAL LETTER
November 2009
To Our Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace and peace to you in the Name of the One who calls us all the “Beloved.”
Every year we celebrate in abundance – turkey and all the trimmings, decadent slices of pumpkin pie, time spent with family and friends, fellowship, football, and thanks to the One who provides it all for us.
From the breath in our lungs to the beauty of the sunset, we have much to be thankful for. Honoring God with thanksgiving is something that takes more time and effort than one prayer at one meal, one day a year. Thanksgiving is a powerful act of sacrificial worship that should be apart of our daily lives. The Bible tells us that God’s will is for us to give thanks in every situation (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Brothers and sisters, no matter what is going on in our lives, there are plenty of reasons to have a “thankful heart.” It is our prayer that this Thanksgiving Devotional is a meaningful instrument of praise and thanksgiving in your Christian journey.
We hope you enjoy the readings and ask that you share with others. On behalf, of the Board of Lay Ministries, we embrace you in Christ’s love. We pray for God’s continuing blessings for you and your family during the holiday season.
Grace & Peace,
Betty M. Gooch, Demetrio L. Beach,
Conference Lay Leader Associate Conference Lay Leader
“But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.
If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”
Psalm 50:23, NLT
A MESSAGE FOR LAITY
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