Women's Ministries

Women of Immanuel (and their friends) are invited to take part in a variety of ministry offerings designed to help you connect with God and one another, grow in faith and learn.

• Look through the various ministries, find something that works for you and jump in!
• For more information contact Pastor Angela, angela@immanuel.us

Retreat: Soul Care and Healing

October 8, 2022 9 - 4:30

Soul Care - Diane Johnson

How do we perceive the difference between spirituality and religion. They are not the same, we may not always experience both, we may not experience either, or we may experience one and not the other. We will explore practices that could bring you closer in your walk with God/Jesus/the Holy Spirit.  Questions we will explore:

• What are the key elements of spirituality?
• How might I go deeper? What resources available?

About Diane: "I have a passion for soul care and walking with people through the crossroads of their lives. I am one of the Spiritual Directors at Restoration Ministries in Eden Prairie. I have been a member of Immanuel since 2008 and was a part of the Women's Ministry for many of those years. I graduated from Luther Seminary with an MA in ministry with older adults and worked at a downtown Minneapolis church for several years. I completed my training to be a spiritual director at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation and am a certified Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry provider. I look forward to spending time with you exploring what it means to go deeper into your spiritual life."

Healing - Shelley Germundson

We will unpack what healing is Biblically, historically and currently.  Through guided meditation and experiential learning, you will have the opportunity to come away from the retreat with a renewed understanding/relationship with Jesus as healer and a connection with your own natural healing abilities. Questions we will explore:

• What is healing? 
• Why do some people heal and others don't? 
• Do you have to have special gifts to be a healer? 
• How can you be a healing presence to others?

About Shelley: "Since I was a very small child, I can remember having the urge to use my hands for healing.  My passion for healing and spirituality really started then.  My family was active in our small Lutheran church which led me into being of service as a student leader.  That background led me to St. Olaf College where I received my BA in Religion and Family Studies.  Studying abroad in Israel solidified my desire to go to seminary where I received my Master's Degree in Christian Education from Northern Theological Seminary.  I also am a certified Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry practitioner through the Institute for Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy and am a commissioned Spiritual Director through Christos Center for Spiritual Formation.  This November I will be completing two years of apprenticeship with international author, teacher and healer, Cyndi Dale.  Currently I am in the process of studying for certification in energy healing through her program.  I have a private practice in Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry, energy healing and Spiritual Direction called Sacred Roots."

Retreat Details

Location: Mount Olivet Retreat Center, 7984 257th Street West, Farmington, MN

Cost: $45 (Scholarships available)

Registration:

• Register online (you'll have the option to either pay by credit card or drop off a check at the Church Office).
• You can let us know if you're willing to be a driver or if you'd prefer to car pool.
• Scholarships are available. Please contact Bev for more information.

For more information and questions please contact Bev Osekowsky