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A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life A Potpourri of Practices

A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life A Potpourri of Practices. Dwight Judy Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Sensory-Rich Worship. Mid-week Vespers Taizé Healing Prayer Developing visual themes.

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A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life A Potpourri of Practices

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  1. A Quiet Pentecost:Inviting the Spirit into Congregational LifeA Potpourri of Practices Dwight Judy Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

  2. Sensory-Rich Worship • Mid-week Vespers • Taizé • Healing Prayer • Developing visual themes

  3. Developing Spiritual Formation Context in a Local CongregationJames Denton • Prayerful Worship • Teaching lectiodivina(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

  4. Artwork in Youth CenterSteve Braudt

  5. Artwork in Youth Center,First United Methodist Church,Cedar Falls, IowaSteve Braudt

  6. Artwork in Youth Center,First United Methodist Church,Cedar Falls, IowaSteve Braudt

  7. Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus • Prayer Labyrinth

  8. Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus • Prayer Teams • Prayer Room/Chapel • 24–7 Prayer Movement

  9. Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus • Youth faith sharing • Media-free zones • Centering Prayer • Intentional Experiences in Nature

  10. Paths to PrayerPatricia D. Brown Searching Prayer Experiential Prayer Relational Prayer Innovative Prayer

  11. Sacred PathwaysGary Thomas • Naturalists • Sensates • Traditionalists • Ascetics • Activists • Caregivers • Enthusiasts • Contemplatives • Intellectuals

  12. Tom Albin – Methodist Societies

  13. Leaders chosen from Select Societies Live in love Inwardly practice the Means of Grace Outwardly obey the Rules Tom Albin The Upper Room

  14. 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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