District Potluck - April 27

Deacon Training – David Doudt

Session 1
"Being Present - Listening in a Healing Way" - Part 1

What do I say or what should I do when someone is in need? Do I need to solve their problem or make them feel better? What am I expected to do? Come and learn how you can be a better listener and make a difference in someone's life.

Session 2
"Being Present - Listening in a Healing Way" - Part 2

Good listening starts with the practice of listening to God. We will discuss and practice listening to God. Then we will use that practice to see how God uses us to show compassion to others. We'll learn common phrases not to say to people who are hospitalized or grieving. Then talk about how to pray for another person.

Session 3
"Caring for the Caregiver"

More than anything, deacons are caregivers. But in your congregation are many other caregivers, professional and otherwise, who need encouragement and support as they carry out these roles. Many are likely part of the "sandwich generation" caring for aging parents as well as their own children. Hear thoughts on all aspects of caregiving - and perhaps how to care for yourself as a caregiver, too.

Disaster Relief - Dutchtown COB

"Disaster Relief Work 101" "Dollars are Delightful, but Bodies are Better!"
An opportunity for you to learn the basics about Disaster Relief Ministry, to hear stories from Veteran Disaster Relief workers from their past trips and to consider if God is calling you to this ministry."

Multiculturalism - Dennis Webb

 "Multiculturalism - When a goat is both a pet and a dinner!"

This workshop will explore the challenges of the denomination in relation to Multiculturalism. It will also explore ways in which congregations can embrace multiculturalism.

It hopes to address the question that so many congregations ask, "If our church's membership is of one ethnic group / race, how are we ever going to embrace multiculturalism?" Come let's reason together about multiculturalism.

District Revitalization Team