Dear Friends,
It is with some sadness, but also some eager anticipation, that we inform you of our decision to cancel our previously promoted Fall seminar schedule for Awakenings Prayer Institute.
The reasons are varied. One encouraging development is that opportunities abound for those seeking instruction in spiritual formation, contemplative spirituality and reflective prayer. We have also seen that this is a ministry of small numbers that is, perhaps, more fruitfully practiced one on one or in small groups within the context of one’s local church.
So… we are cancelling our first Saturday seminars for October, November and December. Thank you for a good seven years! We are at peace that God will point the way ahead.
In their place we are offering two monthly reflective prayer sessions that are focused on the preaching themes here at Bethel Church, the Seven Marks of A Disciple. These sessions will be held on the 1st (or 2nd) and last Wednesday evenings of each month. Watch the Bethel Church website for details.
Also, we are excited to be developing a retreat for pastors and leaders on Renewing the Soul of Leadership. This represents a return to our roots in seeking to serve pastoral leaders who will be equipped to introduce reflective prayer practices to their local congregations. Details will be posted soon.
Dr. Theresa and I are also pleased to offer individual and group spiritual direction on a limited basis. We are both actively involved in training programs leading toward certification as spiritual directors.
We were privileged to offer the API School of Prayer for seven years. Thank you for your participation! We feel encouraged by your passion for Christ. Pray with us as we seek new means of sharing the deep things of the Spirit of Christ.
Shalom and Flow,
Dr. Wes
Dr. Theresa
Winter Retreat is still on!!
February 10-13, 2020
The Olympic Refuge
Brinnon, WA
Cost is $300 per person
February 10-13, 2020
The Olympic Refuge
Brinnon, WA
Cost is $300 per person
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The last Creatives Event was at the Johnson's home on Friday, August 22, at 6:30. Stay tuned for the next one.
Dear Friends,
Please join us on Friday, August 22 at 6:30.
Wes and Kathryn Johnson have graciously offered their home to host us again.
Do you play a musical instrument, write, draw, design clothing, invent fabulous new recipes, compose music, paint, design websites, arrange flowers, etc, etc? Once again we’ll share a little of what we’ve been up to since we last met. Bring some samples of your work, read from your
poetry or prose, play your instrument, sing your song, share your dreams.
Invite other creative people to join us. Please RSVP so we know how many snacks to have on hand.
To Glorify Him,
Theresa Schaudies
Awakenings Prayer Institute
(425) 422-0645
Check Out This New Book Review for He Wakens Me
By Gerry Wakeland
Book Review of He Wakens Me: How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Pray by Dr. Wesley E. Johnson “I want to pray, really I do, I just don’t know what to say. Does God even listen tome?” Words I’ve heard repeatedly throughout many years of ministry. Words I’ve said myself a time or two, or more. In his numerous years as a pastor, Dr. Wesley E. Johnson has also heard these comments, which urged him to share from his own personal prayer life, providing his readers a vivid account of how the power of prayer can and will change your life. Filled with intimate examples and prayer practices, He Wakens Me opens a door to new dimensions in your dialogue with God and subsequently leads you to a deeper relationship with Christ, a more personal relationship. You will learn the techniques of breath prayers and how to create them. Delve into the discipline of lectio divina (divine reading.) and discover how it will help you discern God’s plan for your life. Uncover the significance of praying in community. Recognize the importance of soul friendship and how having a soul friend to share your burdens with helps you through the toughest of times. You will be encouraged to apply these methods to your own spiritual routine thereby experiencing an individual encounter with the Savior. Throughout Johnson’s book, you will find narratives from participants of API (Awakenings Prayer Institute) that validate Johnson’s teachings. Personal testimony of how Johnson’s methods worked for them. These accounts will encourage you to take that leap of faith and dive deeper. He Wakens Me is your personal invitation to fully engage with God, heart and soul. If you are longing for a deeper, more intimate relationship with your Creator, then this book will show you how to acquire it. Get the book, read it, savor it, and most of all, practice the methods and techniques Johnson shares. You will be wakened to an exciting new life and experience Christ as never before. Order your copy of He Wakens Me: How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Pray by Dr. Wesley E. Johnson where books are sold. |
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