20TH WEST MICHIGAN LECTURESHIP
T H U R S D AY N I G H T 7:00-9:30 pm
General Session The opening session is designed to set the tone by creating an experience that spiritually and emotionally connects every participant with the lectureship purpose and theme.
10:00-11:30 pm
Bibliomania I Youth grades 4-12, are encouraged to participate in the ultimate SPELLING BEE challenge as we explore 400 words from Genesis to Revelation. Rules and format will be available by July 1, 2015.
F R I D AY M O R N I N G 10:00-11:30 am
Baker Bookstore Tour This an opportunity for church administrators, teachers and future book writers to visit and explore “the third largest Christian publishing house” (seating is limited to the first 45 registrants).
F R I D AY A F T E R N O O N : 1:00-4:30 pm
Crucial Conversations Are we meeting the needs of our community? Do we know our community? In an effort to heighten awareness, join us as we open the dialogue for topics that include domestic violence, the wide-spread acceptance of cohabitation, the alternative lifestyle and many more…
F R I D AY N I G H T 7:00-9:30 pm
General Session This session reinforces the lectureship purpose and theme. This night will also highlight and provide an opportunity to make a financial contribution to the Midwestern Christian Institute located in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
10:00-11:30 pm
Concert If you enjoy spiritual entertainment, then don’t leave until your faith is fed by singing groups, comedians and poets from around the region!
S AT U R D AY M O R N I N G 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Profiles in Courage Seminars Youth: A hands-on workshop that will allow our youth to leave with the tools for handling everyday life in school, at home and with the social media. Women: Have you ever met a virtuous women? Does she really exist? This seminar provides the link to help you think that YOU can be virtuous TOO! Men: If men are missing in your ministry, then this seminar and panel discussion is just for you! Attend and learn the tools to counteract this trend.
S AT U R D AY A F T E R N O O N 3:00-6:00 pm
The Honors’ Banquet Don’t miss this closing event as we honor the founders of this lectureship, recognize those who have been faithful members of the churches of Christ for at least fifty years and highlight twenty consecutive years of the West Michigan Lectureship.
FINAL PROGRAM NOTE Speakers, facilitators and participants of the 20th West Michigan Lectureship will be finalized by August 31, 2015.
20th West Michigan Lectureship October 1-3, 2015
ARE YOU READY? Official Lectureship Registration Form th
The 20 West Michigan Lectureship will be hosted by the Eastern Avenue Church of Christ in the city of Grand Rapids, MI. Location Destination Ramada Plaza
Grand Rapids 3333 28th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-949-9222
For Hotel Registration contact the Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids directly. Double or King rooms are available Nightly rates are $80.00 plus tax (including breakfast buffet) Reservations are under Western Michigan Lectureship Contact them directly at 616-949-9222
The deadline for this AWESOME rate is September 17, 2015
Early registration is $20.00, ending August 31, 2015. Standard registration is $25.00, ending September 30, 2015. PLEASE NOTE that onsite registration will be $30.00 (more registration on next page).
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ______________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: _________________________________________ Email: _________________________ Congregation: _____________________________________ Minister: ____________________________ ALL EVENTS EXCEPT THE BOOKSTORE TOUR WILL BE AT THE RAMADA PLAZA GRAND RAPIDS.
Please Make All Checks Payable To: West Michigan Lectureship / Registration PO Box 2293 ● Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 ● church phone: 616-241-1797 No Personal or Church Checks Will Be Accepted After September 5, 2015 More Information at Facebook2015WMLgrandrapids
Please check the following to complete your registration Print your name on the line below as it will appear on your badge: __________________________________________________________________________________
Time to build your lectureship cart! Lectureship Registration Only □ I have early registration for $20.00 on or before August 31, 2015.
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□ I have standard registration for $25.00 on or before September 30, 2015.
$_________
□ I have on-site registration for $30.00 on/after October 1, 2015.
$_________
The Honors’ Banquet Only □ I have early registration for The Honors’ Banquet @ $25.00 on or before August 31, 2015.
$_________
□ I have standard registration for The Honors’ Banquet @ $30.00 on or before September 30, 2015.
□ I have on-site registration for The Honors’ Banquet @ $35.00 on/after October 1, 2015. □ I have _____ children registered for The Honors’ Banquet @ $12.50 (age 3-10) □ I have _____ children registered for The Honors’ Banquet @ no charge (age 2 and under)
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The Patrons List Only □ I am supporting the lectureship as a patron for $5.00 and I recognize that this is not my lectureship registration. Name: _______________________________________________ Additional names @ $5.00: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
$_________
□ I will attend the concert on 10/2/15 @ 10:00 pm for $1.00.
$_________
□ I am attending the Baker Bookstore Tour. I understand this is cost-free (check the box). TOTAL CART =
$_________
Do you know someone who has been a faithful member of the churches of Christ since 1965? If so, then they have been selected to receive special recognition at The Honors’ Banquet. In order to be distinguished, the following procedures are required: The form on the back of this page must be completed and accompanied with a current picture of the honoree. This is for the write-up about each person. Their local leadership (i.e., minister, elders) must write a letter affirming their knowledge and relationship with the faithful semi-centenarian. Email to eacocgr@gmail.com with the heading WML 50th Honoree. Family members, friends and local congregations can pay for the banquet ticket of each honoree since it will not be paid for by the West Michigan Lectureship. The deadline for purchasing a banquet ticket (seating is limited to 120) and submitting all pictures, forms and letters is August 31, 2015. The location destination for The Honors’ Banquet is the Ramada Plaza
Grand
Rapids, 3333 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512. Formal attire is requested and please arrive at least thirty minutes before the banquet begins for special seating (October 3, 2015 @ 2:30 pm).
50th Year Church of Christ Member Honoree (Please Name Print Neatly)
Last Name: ____________________ Middle name: __________ First Name: _______________
1. How old are you and where were you born?
2. Baptismal date or how long have you been a member of the church of Christ?
3. Who was influential to leading you to Christ?
4. Tell us a little about your family: marital status, children, grand-children, parents, siblings, etc.
5. What is your highest educational attainment? Are you degreed? If so, from what school, college or university?
6. Are you retired? Were you employed? If so, from where and what did you do?
7. Do you have any hobbies?
8. Who is your favorite Bible character and what is your most encouraging Bible verse?
9. What advice would you give a new convert?
10.What is an interesting fact about you that you would want others to know?
20th West Michigan Lectureship October 1-3, 2015
ARE YOU READY? Official Vendor Application The 20th West Michigan Lectureship will be hosted by the Eastern Avenue Church of Christ in the city of Grand Rapids, MI
The deadline for saving YOUR space is August 31, 2015! Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ____________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: _________________________________________ Email: ______________________ Merchandise supplied or on display for purchase: _____________________________________ Complete this application. The daily rate is $30.00. Check the box below to indicate your choice.
Location Destination Ramada Plaza
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Reservation for one day is $30.00. Reservation for two days is $60.00. Saturday availability is tentative.
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3333 28 St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
For questions call 616-241-1797 or Facebook2015WMLgrandrapids
The deadline for saving YOUR SPACE is August 31, 2015
Vendor spaces will be open at their selected spaces from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and 9:00 to 11:45 pm nightly. We strongly encourages vendor spaces to be closed during the nightly general sessions unless otherwise approved.
--------------------------------------------------Also as an Independent Contractor you are responsible for the security and protection of your own merchandise. The WML Lectureship and the Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids assumes no liability for losses incurred while exhibiting or retailing the merchandise.
Please Make All Checks Payable To: West Michigan Lectureship / Registration PO Box 2293 ● Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 ● church phone: 616-241-1797 No Personal or Church Checks Will Be Accepted After August 31, 2015 More Information at Facebook2015WMLgrandrapids
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________________
20th West Michigan Lectureship October 1-3, 2015
ARE YOU READY? Official Souvenir Advertisement Application The 20th West Michigan Lectureship will be hosted by the Eastern Avenue Church of Christ in the city of Grand Rapids, MI
The deadline for securing YOUR ad is August 31, 2015! The cost of a full page color ad is $75.00. Half page (1/2) ads (black and white only) are $50.00. Quarter page (1/4) ads (black and white only) are $35.00. Color page ads are offered only in full page sizes. It is extremely necessary that all color ads be submitted camera ready for production in either .jpg or .pdf format. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ____________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: _____________________________ Email Your Ad To: _eacocgr@gmail.com ____
FULL PAGE $75.00
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Please Make All Checks Payable To: West Michigan Lectureship / Registration PO Box 2293 ● Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 ● church phone: 616-241-1797 No Personal or Church Checks Will Be Accepted After August 31, 2015 More Information at Facebook2015WMLgrandrapids
WE’RE LOOKING FOR PICTURES… WILL YOU HELP US? In celebration of our 20th West Michigan Lectureship, we are looking for pictures that will help commemorate our anniversary through a PowerPoint presentation. If you have any lectureship pictures during the years’ 1996-2014, please email us with your name, congregation, phone number and pictures to eacocgr@gmail.com. Your email heading should be: WML 1996-2014 Banquet. Please do not postal mail any pictures! IMPORTANT NOTICE
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PAST LOCATIONS 1996 Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 1997 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 1998 East Chestnut, Albion, MI 1999 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 2000 North Street, Jackson, MI 2001 Baldwin, MI 2002 East Main, Benton Harbor, MI
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2003 S. 17th, Saginaw, MI 2004 Chicago Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 2005 Southeast, Grand Rapids 2006 East Main, Benton Harbor 2007 East Chestnut, Albion, MI 2008 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo 2009 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids, MI
2010 Higby St., Jackson, MI 2011 Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 2012 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 2013 Chicago Ave. & N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 2014 Higby St., Jackson, MI 2015 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids, MI