June 10 2022

Local Lay Leaders Gathering
 June 18, 2022
at Aldersgate UMC, Starkville

Registration Begins at 8:30 AM 
Opening Session – 9:00 AM
Lunch – Noon 

To: All Starkville District Local Church Lay Leaders
From: Sarah Sanders, District Lay Leader

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What a wonderful opportunity awaits you as the Lay Leader for your church!  The Starkville District is hosting a gathering for all our lay leaders on June 18^th at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Starkville.  The church is located at (820 Evergreen Street).  Keynote speaker is LaToya Thompson, Mississippi Conference Lay Leader.  You definitely don’t want to miss seeing and hearing her in person!
 
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Opening Session starts at 9:00 a.m.  Alberta Hendrix is co-hosting this event with me.  She will share her purpose in leadership as District Coordinator of Lay Servant Ministry.
 
This gathering also has some extra special events.  Paul Swain, a professional entertainer from Columbus and Covenant UMC, will bring spiritual blessings in song.  Lunch will be provided FREE at noon provided you preregister by Wednesday, June 15 at Noon.  And then, drawings will be held for three exciting gifts!
 
Looking forward to seeing you at this gathering designed just for YOU!
 

REGISTER HERE

 
Many GPS systems do not show the proper location of the Aldersgate UMC; therefore, it is highly suggested you use the directions below:
 
Directions:
Using U.S. Hwy. 82: Follow Hwy 82 to the MS Hwy. 389/North Jackson St exit. At the end of the exit turn south onto MS Hwy 389/North Jackson St. (Yes, you will be going South on North Jackson St.) Follow MS Hwy 389/North Jackson St [stay in the left lane when the four lane roadway begins] slow down as you approach the red-light intersection with Hospital Road then immediately after the intersection turn left onto Santa Anita Road. Go one block. Turn left onto Evergreen St. The Church will be on your right. You may park on the Street.
 
Using MS Hwy. 12: Follow MS Hwy. 12 to South Jackson St. (Wendy’s is on the corner.) Turn North. Follow Jackson Street through downtown. As you cross Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (MS 182) stay in the right lane. Follow North Jackson St. to Santa Anita Road. Turn right. Go one block. Turn left onto Evergreen St. The Church will be on your right. You may park on the Street.