The 2008 W. T. Handy Convocation is being held Friday and Saturday November 21-22, 2008 at the Wesley Center in Woodworth, LA.
The Theme this year: Moving Forward With God in the 21st Century
Guest speaker: Rev. Vance P. Ross
Associate General Secretary
GBOD, Nashville, TN
Special Clergy Sessions - Friday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
(All clergy persons are expected to participate) |
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A unique program is planned for our young adults and youth.
SCHEDULE
Friday, November 21, 2008
11:00 am – 7:00 pm REGISTRATION
12 noon – 1:00 pm Lunch On Your Own
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm CLERGY SESSION
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner on Your Own
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm WORSHIP (adult)
8:30 pm Fellowship Time (snacks & games)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm GENERAL SESSION 1 - Speaker
9:00 – 10:00 pm Worship Experience
10:00 pm – Midnight Friday Night Lights: The Block Party
Concessions
Late Night Hoops
Improve
Speed Dating
The Hub: Internet & Game Lounge
Karaoke
*** Items listed in red are suggested as an alternate youth/young adult schedule to run concurrent with the adult/church leader’s schedule ***
Saturday, November 22, 2008
7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast on Your Own
8:45 am – 9:45 am WORSHIP
8:30 am – 10:00 am GENERAL SESSION 2
Young Ladies
Young Men
Youth Workers
10:00 am – 12 noon Breakout Sessions
10:00 am – 12 noon Electives:
- Lord of the Dance
- The Word Spoken
- Can Hip Hop be Holy?
12 noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Wesley Center Cafeteria
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Breakout Sessions
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Electives
3:00 pm CLOSING WORSHIP w/BISHOP (communion)
Hotel accommodations can be made by contacting the Wesley Center and/or the following hotels listed below:
Wesley Center Best Western Inn
2350 Methodist Parkway 2720 North MacArthur Dr
Woodworth, LA 71485 Alexandria, LA 71303
318-449-4500 318-445-5530
Single $92.00 King $76.00 per night, plus tax
Double $76.00 Doubles $76.00 per night, + tax
Triple $73.00 Suites $90.00 per night, plus tax
4 meals per person included Price guaranteed until 11/6/08
Quality Inn Comfort Inn
3010 MacArthur Drive 2001 North Bolton Ave
Alexandria, LA 71303 Alexandria, LA 71303
318-448-3032 318-484-9155
King Singles/Doubles $69.99 Singles $80.00
Queen Single/Doubles $71.99 Doubles $80.00
Executive Rooms Single/Doubles $84.99 Price is per night plus tax
Price is per night plus tax Price guaranteed until 10/31/08
Price guaranteed until 11/13/08
Baymont Inn and Suites
Sai Convention Center
2301 N. MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-619-3300
Single/Double/Triple/Quad $89.00
Price is per night plus tax
Price guaranteed until 10/30/08
Free Continental Breakfast
These special rates are available to all Louisiana United Methodist Church Conference participants of the W. T. Handy Convocation. When making your reservations, mention the event you are attending to receive these rates.
Persons not staying on campus may purchase a meal ticket from the Wesley Center.
Please fill out and return your registration form and mail to:
Office of Multicultural Ministries
527 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Don’t forget to include your registration fee!
We hope to see you there! |
