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Restoration Ministries offers hope, healing and wholistic growth in Jesus Christ.
Caring for individuals, families, churches and organizations
we provide space to know and experience Christ's Holy Presence.
We facilitate freedom, healing and wholeness and provide paths
for spiritual growth and deeper communion with God by offering:
• Spiritual direction and soul care ministries
• Healing prayer sessions and healing services
• Resources for support at personal and/or family points of fracture
• Scripture and spirituality groups
• Retreats and retreat space where souls can find rest and renewal
• Collaborative ministries with the Church local and at-large
APRIL 2010
I am aware that there are many different responses to the season of Lent and the celebration of Easter joy. These responses are personal and individual and yet corporate in our worship expressions. It is a great relief to arrive on Easter Sunday and know that we celebrate LIFE. Death has lost its sting--Jesus Christ rose from the dead, is alive, as is our hope of salvation and life eternal as well. As Christians, the path into this new life follows the path of Jesus. When Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw it empty, her grief so deep and her being traumatized from witnessing Jesus' horrific death, she couldn't easily see or feel any kind of hope or revelation--until the living Christ spoke her name. Mary's relationship with Jesus, her love for Jesus and time spent with Jesus following him, prepared her to recognize his voice. His voice cut through her grief and trauma. Of course she wanted to cling to him.
It is hard to understand the betrayal, violence and cruelty that surrounded and took the life of Jesus, and yet I see often that same kind of violence, cruelty, deception and betrayal still at work today. What is the path of Jesus in it as we follow him? What is our invitation as we bear his name and partner with God in bringing redemption and restoration into our world? It may not be an easy path; it may many times be overwhelming or misunderstood.
Jesus came to bring God's message of hope and life, of truth, freedom and deliverance, of peace, love and compassion. When we take his name and life as ours, we take on and live his message as well. It is an intimate and vital relationship with Christ that sustains, empowers, encourages, guides. I invite you to make space in your everyday life for loving and listening to Jesus for him to show you the way.
REGISTER NOW FOR THESE APRIL RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES
 Care of the Minister's Soul Leader's Day
A Day of Renewal and Conversation
These days are designed for Twin Cities Region Ministry Leaders: pastors, staffs, ministry leaders, missionaries, spouses and are structured around brief reflections on the leader's call to transforming encounter with God. Ample time will be offered for alone time, sharing time, reflecting, praying and rest. The day will close with communion.
In 2009 our shared days of renewal brought deep refreshment to many area leaders. The theme for our first gathering in 2010 is Courage and Call in Encounter. During group and personal time we'll reflect on biblical leaders in encounters with God that shape and empower inner lives and calling. We are eager to meet you in Aoril for this day of prayerful listening, rest, and sharing with fellow leaders. Come cultivate strength of soul--helping your life and ministry be a home to fullness in Christ.
Presented by: WellSpring Life Resources www.wellrefreshed.com
Minnesota Renewal Center www.minnesotarenewal.org
Restoration Ministries www.restorationmn.org
WHEN: Monday, April 19, 2010
8:30am-3:30pm
WHERE: Totino Grace Retreat Center
1350 Gardena Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
COST: $55.00 includes lunch
REGISTER: www.WellRefreshed.com click "leaders day" icon
RESTORATION RETREAT OPPORTUNITY: REGISTER NOW
Unveiled Faces
Location: Restoration Ministries Ministry Center
7975 Stone Creek Drive #130
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $35.00 for the day (includes lunch)
Register: Click Here
Image management is an actual career today...people are paid to do this work. Though not all are paid, we all are image managers. We carefully select what we allow others to know about us. Why do we, in British author Susan Howatch’s words, create these “Glittering Images”? What is behind these images that cause us to be so fearful? In what kind of relationship is our true self safe and enjoyed?
During our time together we will reflect on Scriptures, the writings of John Ortberg, William Miller and spiritual director Joyce Rupp to help us “explore the inner terrain of our being.”
Ortberg writes in "Everyone's Normal Until You Get to Know Them," “Humility and trust are more at the foundation of community than perfection . . . each of us does his best to hide behind a shield . . . the irony is that we are drawn to people who live with unveiled faces.”
Join with us in this wonderful opportunity to explore your inner life terrain; join with others on the same journey into living true and authentically in your relationships and in your world.
Unveiled Faces will be facilitated by Jane Burg of Burg by Design. Jane is a spiritual director, speaker and teacher. She is the former Associate Dean of the Center for Personal and Spiritual Formation at Bethel Seminary and currently teaches Leadership and Marriage and Family courses at Crown College.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MINISTRY AVAILABLE
Restoration Ministries has a number of trained spiritual directors available to provide spiritual companionship in one-to-one sessions.The intention is to provide space and time to listen, notice and be attentive to God's invitations in one's life and journey, to foster a deeper relationship with God, and to cultivate noticing, discerning and responding to God's Holy Spirit.
Call to schedule an appointment at: 952.241.4150
EVENINGS OF LISTENING PRAYER
Every Wednesday: 7-9pm
Join with us and others for evenings of LISTENING PRAYER. Framed in simple worship, Scripture and prayerful sharing, this space is provided for attentiveness to listening to God and others. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. There is no registration nor cost. Anyone is welcome to come and experience this quiet, worshipful listening space.
Location: Restoration Ministry Center, 7975 Stone Creek Drive, #130, Chanhassen, MN 952.241.4150
SHAPED BY THE WORD
Genesis: A New Beginning
We invite you to join us for a "manuscript" study of the book of Genesis. Groups meet on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, and on Thursday afternoons from 1-3pm at the offices of Restoration Ministries. This way of reading and responding through noticing and attending to God's revelation through Word and Spirit fosters personal renewal and transformation of mind and heart.
Cost: There is no cost for these sessions.
Register: Click Here
Facilitator: Marjorie Karjalahti, MDiv.
For further information: Restoration Ministries website: www.restorationmn.org
COMING THIS SUMMER:
11th Step Retreat on Saturday, July 10, 2010
For growth in prayer and meditation to foster deeper surrender and dependence on God for daily living
You will receive a separate email with information about our website changes. Please note that you will be invited to subscribe if you have interest in continuing to receive our newsletter.
Blessings,
Pastor Jean Leih
For your information and interest:
Dr. Glenn Myers on Beguine spirituality
Pastor Jean Leih on integrating faith and life.
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