In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Rosalie Jenkins Lawson. Rosalie received her doctor of philosophy degree from Boston University and was active in the aging field and in older-adult ministries. Dr. Lawson served as a member of the Advisory/Coordinating Committee for Older-Adult Ministries from 1989 to 1992 and as a consultant to the United Methodist Committee on Older-Adult Ministries from 1997-2000. A gerontologist, she was the author of Our Congregation's Ministries with Older Adults, published by Discipleship Resources in 1983. Her husband, Marvest A. Lawson, preceded Dr. Lawson in death. Dr. Lawson was a faithful advocate on behalf of the needs of older adults and a dedicated servant of our Lord in older-adult ministries. Her wisdom and expertise will be greatly missed.
Certification Course in Older-Adult Ministry
If you are interested in taking a seminary course in older-adult ministry or are participating in the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Certification Program in Older-Adult Ministries, the following course is being offered at Wesley Theological Seminary:Course Title: How to Plan a Comprehensive Ministry with Older Adults Course Instructor: Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., Director, Center on Aging & Older-Adult Ministries, General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church
Course Dates: 3 weekends (Friday & Saturday)
February 27 & 28, 2004
March 19 & 20, 2004
April 16 & 17, 2004
For registration information, contact:
Dr. Susan Willhauck
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-885-8688 or 202-885-6482
For certification information contact:
The Rev. Sharon Rubey
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
PO Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: 615-340-7400
E-mail: srubey@gbhem.org