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| School of Ministry focuses on action How to carry out the mission of the church is the focus of the 1999 Florida Annual Conference School of Ministry Oct. 4-7 at the Life Enrichment Center in Leesburg. Titled "Gotta Do It! Mission of the Church," the school’s presentations focus on aspects of the church’s mission, including managing, doing, empowering and re-visioning the mission; nurturing leaders; and remembering the mission’s Biblical foundation. Among the weekend’s leaders are Roy M. Oswald, senior consultant for The Alban Institute and author and teacher of clergy self-care; Mickey Elfrid, professor of Biblical interpretation at the Divinity School at Duke University; Judy Christie, editor of "Florida Today;" the Rev. Rudy and Juanita Rasmus, pastoral team at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston; Rob Frost, Methodist national evangelist for the United Kingdom; and Jim Mellado, president of the Willow Creek Association. The Revs. Calvin McFadden and Trall Heitzenrater will lead the event’s music. Registration is $35 before Sept. 24. Housing and meal costs vary depending on accommodations. For more information, contact the Rev. Dan Johnson, dean of the school, at 352-376-6615, or drdan@gnv.fdt.net. Weekend offers training, strengthening, renewal Laity and clergy can learn to be better leaders, teachers and ministers; receive renewal and inspiration; and network with others in similar ministries at the 1999 Discipleship Weekend Sept. 24-26 at the Life Enrichment Center in Leesburg. Tom Tufts, missionary to youth and families at Westwood Church of God in Kalamazoo, Mi., is the keynote speaker. The former PGA golf pro started his ministry with eight youth. That group became "eXtreme faith," a student-led ministry to unchurched youth. Participants may attend three of 48 workshops in the areas of children, youth, adult, outreach and education ministry; teacher certification; personal nurture; and leadership. The cost is $40 plus accommodations. The registration deadline is Sept. 10. For more information, contact Carol Sue Hutchinson, the conference’s director of Discipleship Ministries, at 1-800-282-8011, extension 141, or CHutchinson@flumc.org. Singles, ministers invited to adventure in Orlando Single adults and individuals involved in ministry to single adults are invited to attend the "Adventures in Orlando" Singles Expo Oct. 1-3 in Orlando. The weekend features worship, workshops, vendor exhibits, displays by single adult ministries and recreational activities at Orlando area attractions. Susan Page, author of "If I’m So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?" and veteran of radio and television talk shows, is the keynote speaker. Her presentations include "Seven Strategies of Successful Singles" and "Soul and Heart: The Spiritual Single in the Relationship Game." Worship presenters include laity and clergy from throughout the Southeastern Jurisdiction, including the Rev. Nancy Wood, Lynette Fields and Carol Sue Hutchinson. The event is sponsored by the Southeastern Jurisdiction Singles Association in cooperation with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando. Accommodations are available at the Caribe Royale Resort Suites for $149 plus tax per suite per night for up to four people. Registration for the full event is $99 before Sept. 1. Contact Arlene Shannon, Singles Expo Registrar, at 407-876-4991, extension 236, or ashannon@st.lukes.org for more information. Short Bites
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Worship, fellowship and
fun outdoors are on the schedule for the Labor Day Family Camp Sept. 3-6 at the Life
Enrichment Center family campground in Leesburg. The cost is $4, plus campground fees of
up to $10 per night. Contact Bob and Donna Frost at 407-273-3296 or Tyrone Day at
727-785-9644.