If you are interested in becoming a Lay Servant. Please take the time to read about these
educational opportunities. If you are interested, but need more information please call the office.
We can get you connected with someone who can answer your questions in regards to lay
servants.
Basic Lay Servant Class
Dates: Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, November 2, 2024 (Both dates are required)
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm on 10/19/24 & 8:00am to 12:00pm on 11/2/24
Location: El Paso UMC, 243 E. Second St., El Paso, IL 61738
Cost: $20.00 (Please bring a sack lunch)
Instructor: Kim Wade
Contact: Send registration information to Dee Wilson, 822 Walnut St., Hopedale, IL 61947 – emaildeewilson@mchsi.com call 309-241-2005
Please Purchase and read the Required Text before class starts:
Required Text: Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson with Brian Jackson (ISBN:
978-0-88177-626-3) Available through Amazon, Cokesbury, and Upper Room Books.
Advanced Lay Servant Class – North District
Called to Preach (counts toward Certified Lay Speaker track)
Dates: Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, November 2, 2024 (both dates required)
Times: Saturday, 10/19/24 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday, 11/2/24 8:00pm – 12:00pm
Location: El Paso UMC, 243 E. Second St., El Paso, IL 61738
Cost: $ 20.00 (Please bring a sack lunch)
Instructor: Rev. Sylvester Weatherall
Contact: Send Registration to Dee Wilson, 822 Walnut St., Hopedale, IL 61947 – email
deewilson@mchsi.com, or call 309-241-2005
Required Text: From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie (ISBN 978-0-68706-660-5). Individuals are
expected to purchase the text and read it prior to the first class. Available
through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Cokesbury.