The Harbor district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Public Prayer with Earl Hardy…

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All participants are expected to read the participant book, Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession, by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher, before taking this course.

About the Course:

Anyone who is called upon to lead public prayer may feel anxious and possibly inadequate for such a task. This course offers help for novices as well as veteran leaders of prayer as they create and deliver appropriate prayers in public settings.

Learners will:

• Consider what public prayer is and is not;
• Acquire practical guidelines for avoiding common pitfalls;
• Explore prayers as an integral part of worship;
• Discuss the kind of language we need, and don’t need, to address God.

For questions about the course, please contact Harbor district director Sandy Core (score@nccumc.org).

About the Facilitators:

Earl Hardy is a Certified Lay Minister and has served the past four years as a Licensed Local Pastor for Wesley Chapel, his home church in Kenansville (Harbor District). In addition, Earl serves as the Harbor District President for the United Methodist Men. Earl retired in 2018 following a 45-year career in criminal justice at local, county, State and Federal levels. In addition to his ministerial studies, Earl has a passion for exploring leadership styles and strategic planning.

To receive credit for a Zoom course, full attention and presence are required. Whether online or in person, staying engaged with the group and fully focused ensures the best learning experience. Zoom classes are interactive—expect breakout rooms, activities, and group discussions throughout the day.