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Important MLRM Dates:

(Please note the following MLRM Information Meetings in Scheman Building each day following the close of Annual Conference)

9 PM, Thursday, June 5:  Methodist Laity Reform Movement information meeting, Scheman Building.  Contact:  Andrea Failor 866-218-4123 afailor@octagonplace.org  

9 PM, Friday, June 6:  Methodist Laity Reform Movement information meeting, Scheman Building.  Contact:  Andrea Failor 866-218-4123 afailor@octagonplace.org  

5:30 PM, Saturday, June 7: Methodist Laity Reform Movement, annual renewal dinner, Scheman Building, Room 167-179.  Dr. William Bouknight, speaker.  All laity and clergy invited.  Contact: Andrea Failor 866-218-4123 afailor@octagonplace.org  

9 PM, Saturday, June 7: Methodist Laity Reform Movement information meeting, Scheman Building.  Contact:  Andrea Failor 866-218-4123 afailor@octagonplace.org

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The next Annual Meeting of MLRM will be Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Ames, Iowa
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Celebrate Laity Sunday! (Third Sunday in October each year).

Our UMC Book of Discipline states, "Laity Sunday shall be observed annually, preferably on the third Sunday in October.  Laity Sunday calls the church to celebrate the ministry of all lay Christians, as their lives are empowered for ministry by the Holy Spirit."   If the third Sunday is not a good date for your church, choose a date that works for you!

Laity Sunday is a great opportunity for Lay Leaders to work with other lay people in their congregations to share their own faith stories in worship.  This year's theme is "One in Spirit, All in Ministry: In the Spirit of Discipleship."  The General Board of Discipleship has, through the Interpreter, and on their website (www.gbod.org/laity/articles.asp) posted many great suggestions for your use in planning this service.  You may also download a Laity Sunday poster from the same site (or use it as a bulletin cover).

Contact Norma Morrison, Conference Lay Leader, at ibelieve@machlink.com if you need more information.

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