Laity and Conference Lay Leaders, Board of

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The laity in Upper New York continue to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ in a variety of creative ways while adapting to the ever changing landscape of challenges in the time that God has called them to 3 leadership. 4 5 These disciples serve the churches of Upper New York in a variety of ministries, giving generously of both 6 their time and talents. In seeking ways to identify and equip new leaders for the church, they add to God’s 7 kingdom. They serve tirelessly in their local churches, they serve on district and regional ministry teams, 8 and they serve this Annual Conference. 9 10 In February, the Conference Lay Leader and the Associate Conference Lay Leader attended The 11 Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders 2021 Convocation, hosted by Discipleship Ministries. Held

12 virtually this year, lay leaders from around the global connection gathered to share about local ministries

13 14 and receive valuable training on anti-racism initiatives.

15 16 17 With a shortened schedule due to the postponed 2020 Annual Conference, the board has only met 2 times in 2021. We look forward to a more normal schedule following Annual Conference 2021.

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 We give thanks and praise to God for them and their service. The members of this board include:

Mark Adsit Linda Barszykowski Grace Lynn Besse Aaron Bouwens Anna Buell Deborah Clyde Darlene Dennis Drew Griffin Shafeegh Habeeb Avary Halliday Peter Lagueras Sam Lasher Ellen Mall-John Elyse Muder Robert Mueller Richard Preston

36 37 38 39 40 Steve Ranous Brenda Shelmidine Hap Skellen Blenda Smith CarmenVianese

41 42 43 44 JJ Warren Anna Welch Wood Jennie Young-Walcz Jessica White