Praying Is
Being filled with The Breath of God breathed upon us by the Risen Christ.
Listening to the still small voice of God.
Deepening one's relationship with The Word of God by sitting at Jesus'
feet.
Serving Is
Being emptied of The Breath of God breathed upon us by the Risen Christ
for the Sake of Others.
Responding to the leading of The Spirit of God beyond acceptable boundaries.
Expressing the compassion of God by actions even when there is great risk.
Pouring out the love of God with great generosity.
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Healing Is
Being freed from paralysis by The Great Physician on the basis of one's
own or other's faith.
Having new life breathed into our dry bones.
Being born snew without knowing where The Spirit of God is coming from
or going to.
Letting go of bad habits before they become to strong.
Growing Is
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Reliving the journeys of Abraham & Sarah, Moses & the people of
Israel, The Early Church
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Noticing life along the way.
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Living each day as if it were the last.
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Breathe on me Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what thou dost love
And do what thou wouldst do.
Breathe on me Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure
Until my will is one with thine,
To do and to endure. |
Breathe on me Breath of God
Til I am wholly thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with thy fire divine.
Breathe on me Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with thee the perfect life
Of thine eternity.
Amen |
Ken
Parker was the keynote speaker. He divided his theme (Panting for Breath)
into several sections throughout the conference: "Yearning and Loving,"
"Praying," "Serving," "Healing," and "Growing."
John
Connor led the early morning "Greeting the Dawn" sessions. These were
heart-felt worship and praise sessions, with handouts which can be used
over and over.
A
special highlight at the conference was the dedication of a piano for the
St Paul's Center. The piano dedication will be remembered by all who attended
it. Ada Smith was able to come and share in this, which made it
a truly joyous occasion, both because she was instrumental (!!!) in setting
up the project and carrying it out, and because everyone loves her, and
was happy to get to see her for a little while. Jinny Finnagan spoke
movingly about 
Lee
and Irma Whiston, and what they have meant to us in Faith at Work.
Walden
Chandler attached the plaque to the piano in their honor, and Ellie
Clifford played favorites of Lee and Irma, as only Ellie can do. These
included, "Be thou My Vision," "Something Beautiful,"and more. We were
grateful that Ada had an opportunity to speak to the group, and to play
the piano also.
