Title: The Basic Course
Dates:  Saturdays, Oct. 7 and 14 (both dates required)

Time: 8:00 AM-6:30 PM on 10/7 at Douglas Ave. UMC, and 9:00 AM-12:00 PM on 10/14 at Bissell UMC
Locations: Douglas Ave. UMC, 501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield, IL 62704-1701, and Bissell UMC, 2798 Colt Rd., Springfield 62707-8863

Cost: $30

Instructor: Revs. Floyd & Bobbi Blackard

Wrapped snacks and bottled water will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Registration deadline: Oct. 1, 2023. Register at https://igrc-reg.brtapp.com/centralbasiclayspeaking
Contact: Carol Conover, cconover@igrc.org
Required Text:  Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson (ISBN 978-0-88177-626-3). Individuals are expected to purchase, read, and study this book prior to first class.  Available through Upper Room, Amazon and Cokesbury