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  "Do not let your hearts be troubled..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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  "See, I am making all things new."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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  "I shall not be in want..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

SLT Minutes from April 12, 2025

Attendees: Mary Williams, Rick Martin, Chris Hagen, Kathy Mendoza, Parth Domke, Nichola Riggle, Jan Simpson, Linda Dollins, and Deborah Lewallen

9:35: Opening Prayer followed by 5 minutes of silent prayer.

Reports:

COSD Update: Mary

COSD is advertising its 5-day Intensive Retreat, April 28-May 2, on the CO Ltd website.

“Forty Days of Lent,” COSD’s Centering Prayer on Zoom, continues.  Mary has attended a few times and 27-30 attend.  Information about the event was sent to CONSD’s prayer group facilitators. 

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 "It is the Lord!"

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "Peace be with you."

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 "Woman, why are you weeping?"

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus..."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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  "Leave her [Mary of Bethany] alone..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "On behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "The place on which you are standing is holy ground."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "The Lord is my light and my salvation..."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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  "Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "This is my Son... listen to him!"

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "Blessed are you..."

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  "...they left everything and followed him."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "...my eyes have seen your salvation."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

SLT Minutes from January 11, 2025

Attendees: Mary Williams, Susan Wheeler, Elena Bertran, Rick Martin, Chris Hagen, Joan Thompson, Kathy Mendoza, Jan Simpson, and Linda Dollins

9:40 -- Opening Prayer followed by 5 minutes of silent prayer.

Review and Reflection on Vision and Mission Statements

https://bestillconsd.blogspot.com/2020/01/core-values.html

Mary and Kathy alternately read the Statements.  Mary then slowly scrolled over them again, asking  if any wanted to share a word that stood out.  The words Utmost, Non-Judgmental, and Humility as well as other short comments were mentioned. 

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 "Cleanse me from my secret faults."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "You have kept the good wine until now."

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Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...

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 "Arise, shine; for your light has come."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life...