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49 th Annual Gathering of the Laity Extravagant Generosity Transforming Our Communities, Our Churches, Our Lives! August 8-10, 2014 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center Lake Junaluska, NC www.gatheringofthelaity.org Sponsored by the WNC Conference Board of Laity

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49th Annual

Gathering of the LaityExtravagant Generosity

Transforming Our Communities, Our Churches, Our Lives!

August 8-10, 2014Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center

Lake Junaluska, NC

www.gatheringofthelaity.orgSponsored by the WNC Conference Board of Laity

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What is “the Gathering”?

Spiritual renewal and revitalization weekend

Powerful, relevant preaching!! Spirit-filled, uplifting music!! Fun fellowship with laity (and clergy!)

from across our Conference...and beyond!!

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Gathering of the LaityAugust 8-10, 2014

Rev. Gaston WarnerExecutive Director, ZOE Ministries

• ZOE empowers more than 25,000 orphans and vulnerable children in seven countries and three continents

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Gathering of the LaityAugust 8-10, 2014

Rev. Tiffany ThomasSenior Minister, South Tryon Community

Church

Charlotte, NC

• Young clergy with a strong passion tobe an agent for social and spiritualchange

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Gathering of the LaityAugust 8-10, 2014

J. Mark McVeyFinding Your Voice: Lessons for the Soul

from a Life on BroadwayPresented by Lake Junaluska Ministries

• World renowned tenor Broadway star, most well known for his long-running performance as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables

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Special Music

Lake Junaluska Singers

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Registration

$20.00 - If by July 31st

$30.00 – If after July 31st

FREE - 15 & Younger Online: www.gatheringofthelaity.org Mail: Registration Brochures available

in the back of Stuart Auditorium.

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Need More Information?

Person: Your District Lay Leader

Website: www.gatheringofthelaity.org

Email: [email protected]

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