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
•Resources for support and recovery 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

RESTORATION MINISTRIES NEWSLETTER

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act (Psalm 37:7a).

Recently my attention was drawn to these words that stood up and caught my eye. I was in a store “looking” for what I did not find – but these words were imprinted on a plaque and they found me. The words have stayed with me.

I often carry a tension within me—am I being proactive enough in carrying out the vision for the ministry of Restoration and in discerning and moving forward in ministry development. There is much we could be expanding – I would like to see the 12-Step Spiritual Journey movement take on new life and energy; I would like to see increase in the collaborative ministry with Stepping Stones ministry for women being released from incarceration; I would like more and more people to experience the life-transforming possibilities of spiritual direction. I would like to have a greater financial base from which to expand and develop ministry and let others know of our ministry. I would like to see increased capacity to provide the healing and restoring ministry that we have been called into. But continually I am reminded to be still and wait patiently for the Lord to act. I do not have to fret about how to figure it all out.

In the past year, what I have witnessed as God acting, is a growth in awareness of Restoration Ministries and increased ministry opportunities and possibilities. People find us and come seeking--seeking to have a place to ask their questions about God; to voice their confusion or hurt; seeking healing in their God-images; seeking intimacy and attentiveness in their relationship with God and others. Many come in places of pain and sadness, losses and grief, so desiring to receive ministry for their souls through prayer and the ministry of Jesus. Almost to a person, the words I hear over and over again are, “I feel such peace here.” And there it is, God-in-action.

Waiting patiently is a prayerful way of being, one that requires a daily “letting go” to the work of the Spirit of God within, trusting in God alone, for what God will do. Waiting patiently is being willing to commit everything to the Lord, trusting in God as our help (Ps. 37:5). Waiting patiently is waiting with alertness, attentiveness, for the divine invitation – willing and readied to respond. Being still in God’s presence is a place of deep rest and peace that is pure gift.

May you know the gift of God’s peace and rest in this season of celebrating God-in-action. Wait patiently, dear friends.

Pastor Jean Leih

Restoration Ministries is a contribution ministry. We do not have fees for the ministry we offer. Many come to us without the ability to contribute. If you would like to partner with us in this particular ministry of restoration and healing, we welcome your prayer and financial support. Financial gifts can be made to us at Restoration Ministries, 7975 Stone Creek Drive, #130, Chanhassen, MN 55317, or by using the Donate button on the front page of our website at www.restorationmn.org.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Come and Sit With Me Awhile…

Do you long to find rest for your soul? Are you willing to consider this a God-invitation? How does a day away from the busyness of your life and schedule sound to you? A personal spiritual get-away can provide a time set apart to be with God. A day or half day at our ministry center may include time and space for:

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: 7-9 pm
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 7-9 pm. There is neither registration nor cost. Anyone is welcome to come and experience this quiet, worshipful listening space.
Location: Restoration Ministry Center, 952.241.415

Blessings,

Pastor Jean Leih

For your information and interest:

Dr. Glenn Myers on Christian Spirituality:
http://www.deepwellswithglennmyers.blogspot.com/

Pastor Jean Leih on integrating faith and life:
http://integratingfaithandlife.blogspot.com/

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