DISCOVER A LIFE OF PRAYER THIS ADVENT SEASON
Whether you are a spiritual novice or someone who has walked the way of Jesus for years, advent offers a season in time to be awakened (or re-awakened) to a joyful life of intimacy in prayer. During advent, amidst holiday hubbub and busyness, we are reminded of our deep need and longing for Emmanuel...God with us. More than a word on a greeting card, Emmanuel, is the very thing we were created for! Prayer is simply the way we position ourselves to experience it...to experience Him.
Both scripture and historic church practices offer us a rich framework for prayer, but consolidating this wealth of information can be difficult, and simply learning about prayer isn't what you want. You want to enter into prayer and experience God's very presence. That's why we've created a four-day instructional retreat designed to help you engage in Christian spiritual practices to enhance your prayer life. During our time together, you will have the unique opportunity to integrate biblical and topical teaching, group discussion, personal and corporate prayer, and historic prayer exercises all in the context of a safe community.
DEVELOP CONSISTENCY IN PRAYER
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Create a rhythm and rule of prayer
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Learn the biblical foundation for prayer and intercession
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Discover prayer methods suited to your personality type
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Explore prayer and the ministry of the Holy Spirit
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Find out what it means to receive a spirit of prayer
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Learn to engage icons and symbols as a pathway to prayer
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Understand and experience body prayer
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Practice ancient and modern prayer practices
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Enjoy guided times of personal prayer in a beautiful setting
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Learn to pray with authority
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Engage spiritual exercises in prayer