We are available
to speak for special occasions at your church or other Christian events
that may need a speaker. We will come to speak to your UMM, UMW or
Bible Study. We are available wherever and whenever a pastor or committee
chair feels the need for a speaker.
We have been providing a
speaker for Sunday morning worship at a local nursing home for the
past two years.
We have speakers available to fill a pulpit with
very short notice. Some have preached with only 2 hours notice. We
are ready and eager to serve.
We may also be able to offer some courses at your local church
if needed.
The Spartanburg District offers courses in the Spring
and the Fall of every year. We offer Basic, Youth Basic and the Refresher
Course during each session. We also offer 2 or 3 Advanced Courses
each session.
In April a Retreat is held at White Oak Conference
Center in Winnsboro. This weekend retreat offers Basic, Youth Basic
and 2-3 Advanced Courses.
Persons having completed the Basic
or Youth Basic Course and at least (1) Advanced Course are Certified
Lay Speakers. They must complete a course every three years
to maintain their status. This may be the Refresher Course or another
Advanced Course.
Lay Speakers (Local and Certified) are required
to complete an Annual Report and submit this report at their Local
Church Charge Conference. The Charge Conference will approve them
for re-certification at that time. Those not submitting this Annual
Report will be dropped from the Active List.