NEJ

Deaf Ministries in the NEJ make up the NEJ chapter of UMCD. With two Deaf churches, a number of interpreting ministries, Deaf groups, and Deaf Bible studies, the NEJ is has a strong representation of Deaf Ministries.

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Keeping the Deaf & DeafBlind Faith!

“Therefore we do not lose heart!”2 Corinthians 4:16-18

SCHEDULE Friday, June 26

3pm – 8pm
Saturday, June 278am – 1pm

AGENDA

FRIDAY 

3pm-8pm

3pm Gathering & registration 

3:30pm Opening Worship with Communion

Rev. Leo & Rev. Lisa to lead & preside 

4:45pm Dinner

5:30pm

1. CLS Advanced Class

2. Panel discussion

6:30pm break

6:45pm

1. CLS Advanced Class

2. Workshop

SATURDAY

8am – 1pm

8am-8:30am Continental Breakfast & gathering

8:30am Devotional

9am

1. CLS Advanced Class

2. Deaf Ministries Reports from the Jurisdiction

10am break

10:15am 

 1. CLS Advanced 

 2. DHM Committee Grants Presentation

11am break

11:15am

 1. CLS Advanced 

 2. Growing Deaf Ministries 

12pm NEJ Business Meeting

12:30pm Closing Worship by the CLS

1pm Depart with snack bags

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CERTIFIED LAY SERVANT Advanced

Leading Worship Like United Methodists 

Workshop Description: As CLS of The UMC, Lay Servants often assist with leading congregational worship. This 10-hour Advanced workshop orients the CLS to assist with and to lead worship. Participants will have a hands-on worship experience at the end of the class.

* Note: This is only for participants who have completed a Basic CLS class. 

Objectives

1. Participants will be able to list 3 or more worship activities they feel comfortable in leading. 

2. Participants will be able to demonstrate one or more worship activities to support their worship assistance. 

3. Participants will practice and lead the closing worship of the NEJ gathering. 

Instructors: Rev. Dr. Leo Yates, Jr. and Pastor Rick Kelly

Book: WORSHIP: The Gifts of God for the People of God

https://www.sgaumc.org/files/image_library/umc+guidelines+for+leading+your+congregation/worship.pdf