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Laity Sunday (October 19, 2008) -- One in Spirit, All in Ministry; In the Spirit of Fellowship
"If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." (I John 1:6-7, NRSV.)

Worship Resources for Laity Sunday (October 19, 2008)
One in Spirit, All in Ministry; In the Spirit of Fellowship

Laity Sunday 2008 Poster (11.25 by 17.25 inches) -- pdf format

Laity Sunday 2008 Bulletin Insert (5.5 by 8.5 inches) -- pdf format

(January 2006) A Note from Sandy
A New Year
Here we are at the beginning of another year! A clean slate lies before us on which we can make our marks.

(October 2005) A Note from Sandy
In the Spirit of Discipleship
The spirit of discipleship is the Holy Spirit guiding us, prompting us, and inspiring us in our everyday lives to be reflections of Christ to the world.

Book Review: Hearing with the Heart
(June 2005) Sandy Zeigler, Director of Lay Leadership Development for the General Board of Discipleship, reviews Debra K. Farrington's Hearing with the Heart.

(May 2005) A Note from Sandy
Rest and Renewal
Jesus knew the importance of getting away from the crowds to spend time alone with God in prayer and meditation. He encouraged his disciples to do the same.

Practice The Basics
"An athlete who engages in the discipline of baseball becomes a baseball player. A person who commits his or her life to the discipline of following Jesus Christ in the world becomes a Christian disciple."

A Note from Sandy
"Is this not the fast I choose . . ."
It is vitally important to grow spiritually and develop a close relationship with God, but we need to go beyond ourselves and our own personal growth to reach out to others with acts of kindness and mercy, justice, and generosity.

Top Resource Picks for Conference Leaders — March 2005: Appreciative Inquiry
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a successful approach to positive organizational change that encourages people to be fully involved in the process.

Laity Sunday (October 21, 2007) Worship Helps

Laity Sunday (October 21, 2007) — One in Spirit, All in Ministry; In the Spirit of Stewardship
True stewardship goes beyond money; it includes our time, our talents, our treasure, and more.

(September 2006) A Note from Sandy:
Learning & Leading