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A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life A Potpourri of Practices Dwight Judy Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Sensory-Rich Worship Mid-week Vespers Taizé Healing Prayer Developing visual themes
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Developing Spiritual Formation Context in a Local Congregation James Denton Prayerful Worship Teaching lectio divina (prayer the scripture) to all groups Invite all persons to pray key text for next Sunday’s worship Offer “worship” notes to assist people to pray through the times of worship that do not speak directly to them Prayerful administration – all committees begin and end in prayer. Prayer is the context of all business of the church Regular opportunity for Prayer for Healing
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Artwork in Youth Center Steve Braudt
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Artwork in Youth Center, First United Methodist Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa Steve Braudt
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Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus Prayer Labyrinth
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Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus Prayer Teams Prayer Room/Chapel 24–7 Prayer Movement
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Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus Youth faith sharing Media-free zones Centering Prayer Intentional Experiences in Nature
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Paths to Prayer Patricia D. Brown Searching Prayer Experiential Prayer Relational Prayer Innovative Prayer
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Sacred Pathways Gary Thomas Naturalists Sensates Traditionalists Ascetics Activists Caregivers Enthusiasts Contemplatives Intellectuals
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Tom Albin – Methodist Societies
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Outwardly obey the Rules Inwardly practice the Means of Grace Live in love Leaders chosen from Select Societies Tom Albin The Upper Room
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Leaven for the Bread of Life Spiritual formation focus provides “leaven” for the congregation Contemplative study group A congregation of soul friends Teaching all lay leadership spiritual disciplines Allowing Jesus to Lead Us
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