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SUMMARY:Basic Training in Disaster Relief
DESCRIPTION:Join the MidSouth Disaster Relief Committee in an upcoming Disaster Relief Basic Training on Saturday\, February 7th\, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  We will gather at Trinity Hill Methodist Church in Lexington\, Kentucky\, to review the steps needed to become a trainer and to prepare for a disaster in your area. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nAll volunteers who need to be prepared to respond to the next disaster event to help survivors must have training. This Basic Disaster Response Team (DRT) training covers the foundational training required for a volunteer to respond to a disaster. This training will cover basic roof tarping\, cleaning flooded homes\, basic assessment techniques\, spiritual and emotional care techniques\, DRT protocols\, and more. \nThe purpose of this training is to prepare our Volunteers to do good and to do no further harm to disaster survivors. After completing this training\, participants will receive the credentials required for individuals and teams responding to disaster events.  Participants who successfully complete this training will receive credentials\, including a DRT ID badge and a volunteer t-shirt. \n\nQualifications & Preparation: \n\nAll training sessions are open to all people aged 18 years and older.  Participants must complete the following: \n\nBackground Check through Sterling Volunteers (CLICK HERE to complete the background check.\nGood deed code: mcnoh2s)\nMinistry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (For Ministry Safe training\, you can go through your local church or contact Disaster Relief Coordinator\, Rev. Suzanne Whittaker at swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org)\n\nYou will need to bring a Ministry Safe certificate of completion to the disaster relief training to show completion\, as well as a valid state ID (driver’s license) to verify that the background check process is complete. \n**PLEASE NOTE: Completing the background check and MinistrySafe training PRIOR to attending the Disaster Relief training is RECOMMENDED to receive your ID badge immediately. If you have not previously completed these requirements\, contact the Disaster Relief Coordinator\, Rev. Suzanne Whittaker\, at swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org. \n\nRegistration: \n\nThe cost of the class is $40.00 per person and includes meals\, a T-shirt\, an ID badge\, a training book\, and other items provided during the class. Register online here.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/disaster-relief-basic-training/
LOCATION:Trinity Hill Methodist Church\, 3600 Tates Creek Rd.\, Lexington\, KY\, 40517
CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief,Missions,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Suzanne Whittaker":MAILTO:swhittaker@midsouthgmc.org
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SUMMARY:Preaching in the Spirit Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited Dec. 3-5 to participate in a unique worship and workshop experience designed to enhance your partnership with the Holy Spirit in preparing and presenting sermons that will transform lives in your congregation. \nPreaching in the Spirit is sponsored by the Francis Asbury Society and Asbury Theological Seminary’s Beeson Center for Preaching and Global Leadership. The event will be held at Trinity Hill Global Methodist Church\, located at 3600 Tates Creek Road\, Lexington\, KY 40517. \nFeature Speakers:  \n\nBishop Kenneth Levingston of the Global Methodist Church\,\nDr. Jessica LaGrone\, Executive Director of the Beeson Center for Preaching and Global Leadership\,\nRev. Bill Kierce\, President of the Francis Asbury Society\n\nRegistration is $169. Please access the online registration link to reserve your spot. The event schedule and lodging/dining suggestions will follow your registration. Download this flyer to share with others and spread the word! \nEnjoy and share this short video from Bishop Levingston about the importance of preaching and the work of the upcoming conference\, Preaching in the Spirit\, to equip us all for this vital ministry work. \nEVENT SCHEDULE | DECEMBER 3-5\, 2025 \nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 3RD\n• 1:00PM __ Gathering and Worship\n• 1:30PM __ Introduction to the Conference Bill Kierce\n• 2:00PM __ Preaching Workshop & Sermon Dr. Jessica LaGrone\n• 5:30PM __ Dinner and Fellowship \nTHURSDAY\, DECEMBER 4TH\n• 8:30AM __ Opening Worship\n• 9:00AM __ Preaching Workshop & Sermon Bill Kierce\n• 12:15PM __ Lunch Break\n• 2:00PM __ Panel Discussion\n• 3:00PM __ Preaching Workshop Bishop Levingston\n• 5:15PM __ Dinner Break\n• 7:00PM __ Worship Service & Preaching Bishop Levingston \nFRIDAY\, DECEMBER 5TH\n• 8:30AM __ Opening Worship\n• 9:00AM __ Resources for Preaching\n• 9:30AM __ Presenter Q&A LaGrone\, Kierce\, & Levingston\n• 10:45AM __ Closing Worship & Holy Communion \nFor more information\, call Sandy Gutting at (850) 291-1244 or email sandy.gutting@francisasburysociety.com
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/preaching-in-the-spirit/
LOCATION:Trinity Hill Methodist Church\, 3600 Tates Creek Rd.\, Lexington\, KY\, 40517
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Conference,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Gutting":MAILTO:sandy.gutting@francisasburysociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
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SUMMARY:Lexington Area Concert of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The Global Methodist Church has asked all the Conferences in the GMC to hold multiple Concerts of Prayer during the month of August in order to pray for the work of the Global Methodist General Conference to be held in Costa Rica in late September\, 2024.  \n\nWe will also have an opportunity at each of Concerts of Prayer to anoint with oil and pray over the MidSouth Delegates to General Conference. This is an opportunity for the Church to gather in unity and to focus our prayer and praise to God for the work He is doing through the Global Methodist Church.  Please call and join others as we lift our voices in prayer and praise for God’s wisdom and guidance as the General Conference meets to do the work of the GMC with the guidance of His Holy Spirit.\n\nHere is a list of all upcoming prayer events:\n\n\n\n\nTri-Cities Area:  Crossroads Methodist Church\n\n\n            200 Bays Cove Trail\, Kingsport\, TN\n            Pastor: Randy Lantz\n            Date:  Saturday\, August 10\, 10 am\n\n\n\nKnoxville Area:  Alcoa Methodist Church\n\n\n\n\n            617 Gilbert St.\, Alcoa\, TN\n            Pastor: Brad Stapleton\n            Date:  Sunday\, August 11\, 6 pm\n\n\n\nLexington Area – Trinity Hills Methodist Church\n\n\n            3600 Tates Creek Rd\, Lexington\, KY\, 40517\n            Pastor:  Aaron Mansfield\n            Date:  Saturday\, August 17\, 10 am\n\n\n\nBowling Green Area – Christ Methodist Church\n\n\n            716 Cave Mill Rd\, Bowling Green\, KY\n            Pastor:  Matt Seel\n            Date:  Sunday\,August 18\, 6 pm
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/lexington-area-concert-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Trinity Hill Methodist Church\, 3600 Tates Creek Rd.\, Lexington\, KY\, 40517
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Eaton":MAILTO:sueeaton@bellsouth.net
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