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The Episcopal Church
The Diocese of
Homiletics Schedule
Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge
Oct. 17-18, 2008
POSTED AUG. 12, 2008
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Lodge Reservations (800) 864-7275 http://www.gastateparks.org/info/liocmulgee/
Registration Deacon Geri Nelson Coordinator, Deacon School for Ministry (912) 704-4110 (home) (912) 704-4110 (cell)
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Questions about Homiletics Deacon Patricia Marks Christ Church 1521 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31602 229-244-5159 (home) 229-630-8644 (cell) 229-242-5115 (office)
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(Consult your priest for possible scholarship aid for travel expenses, if needed. An application form for funding is also available from the Deacons’ Formation Council. There is no cost for training. Dress is casual.)
Friday, Oct. 17
1:00 Meet, greet, and rejoice in community. Orientation for new postulants with Geri Nelson.
2:00 Introductions, overview of training session, & handouts. Discussion: Your Way with God’s Word.
3:00-4:30 Scripture readings (to be posted): background and approaches.
6:00 Evening Prayer
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Group work on Scripture, in preparation for presenting homilies on Saturday.
8:30 Compline
9:00 Social time
Saturday, Oct. 18
8:00 Morning Prayer
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 “Tales from the Trenches”: The Rev. Peter Ingeman.
10:30-10:45 Break.
10:45 Practice homilies presented (group discussion & evaluation)
12:00 Noon Prayer
12:30-2:15: Lunch and retreat time and/or conferences.
2:30 Practice homilies presented (group discussion & evaluation)
4:00 Closing Eucharist and presentation of certificates.
Be sure to consult the Homiletics Competencies for specific assignments.
