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HEALING
ENCOUNTERS
"…
And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations."
Revelation 22:2
“God really
met me.
I feel like I have a new mindset, and definitely a new belief system.
My church knows it, my staff knows it, and more importantly,
my wife and children know it. I am at last fighting the battle
from the winning side instead of from the losing side.
There is so much God has done.
Thanks for everything.”
What is a Healing Encounter?
Ministry Encounters
are an opportunity for a small number of people, each with their
own need, to share in times of praise, worship, teaching and prayer
ministry. Some retreats are held from Friday evening until
Sunday afternoon and others are from Tuesday evening until Thursday
afternoon. Some are specifically for church leaders.
The Retreats follow
the scriptural pattern established by Jesus in His own ministry.
Those who attend will have an opportunity to learn the principles
of Christian healing as well as the opportunity to receive personal
ministry from our trained Ministry Team. Singing Waters provides
a safe and loving environment for those who are seeking help that
is led by the Holy Spirit.
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What is the teaching
content?
During the Retreat,
key biblical principles are shared that relate to receiving healing
for spirit, soul and body. Topics covered include acceptance
and forgiveness, the work of the Holy Spirit in healing, the restoration
process, the place of spiritual warfare and the importance of making
godly choices.
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What will the
times of prayer involve?
Personal prayer ministry
will often include working through areas of forgiveness, repentance
and inviting Jesus to be Lord. It can also include recognizing
any work of the enemy in our lives and overcoming it through the
power of the cross of Jesus. This may mean overcoming struggles
with sin and removing any blockages to a greater intimacy with God.
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Who are the Ministry
Team?
Those who minister
with Singing Waters Ministries are carefully trained and evaluated
over a period of time prior to being released to minister under
the supervision of the Ministry Manager. Some are pastors
or church leaders, or have accreditation with other Christian organizations;
all are mature Christians with a heart to apply the principles of
the Kingdom of God in bringing healing and restoration to those
in need.
The Ministry Teams
work in pairs (or occasionally as a team of three). At least
one member of the Ministry Team will be the same gender as the person
receiving ministry.
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Is it confidential?
Yes. Anything
that is confided to us, either written or spoken out in the course
of prayer ministry, will be kept in strictest confidence.
We will not release details of notes or ministry to anyone without
written permission to do so.
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What are the results?
God works in different
ways with different people. Most people can give an immediate
testimony to significant changes. Many others tell us that
improvements were progressive and continued over months or even
years after their encounter. For some, deep levels of pain
may be touched for the first time. Advice and encouragement
will be offered on the way forward. There are many profound
testimonies to deeper intimacy with Jesus and healing that God has
done in His people.
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Who can attend?
Singing Waters Ministries
is a non-denominational Christian ministry that welcomes Christians
who are 18 years of age or older and who are willing to receive
prayer ministry, as modelled by Christ Himself.
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Do people come
on their own?
Most people attend
an Encounter on their own. When appropriate, a church pastoral
worker, spouse or friend may be invited in a caring and supportive
role. Requests for a caregiver to attend will be considered
on the basis of the particular applicant's situation. If a
caregiver is invited, they would not participate in the ministry
sessions or be offered ministry at that time. They will also
be expected to pay the full cost of $100 for meals and accommodation.
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What will it cost?
The Ministry never
charges people when they attend a Ministry Retreat or for a personal
ministry appointment, so as not to hinder anyone from receiving
help. There are, however, costs involved in running a Healing
Encounter and the Singing Waters' Centre. At each Retreat
there is an opportunity provided for people to make a donation towards
the Ministry. As a guideline, the current cost of a Healing
Encounter is $189 per person. We recognize that some are more
able to meet or contribute towards these costs than others.
The rest of the financial support comes from the free-will giving
of those who share the vision of the Ministry. Some give out
of gratitude to God for what He has done for them through a Healing
Encounter or Training Course. Others give because they long
to see the Church doing what Jesus told us to do. They see
Singing Waters Ministries as one means of fulfilling this commission
and encouraging local churches in the area of Christian healing.
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Accommodation
Singing Waters is
a warm and comfortable conference centre set on 50 acres of beautiful
grounds with quiet surroundings. Accommodation is very comfortable
with most rooms having two to four beds. Single rooms are
not normally available.
Regretfully, we are unable to provide accommodation for children
during a retreat.
Elevator facilities are not available for the disabled. However,
a limited number of ground floor rooms are available. If such
a room is required, please indicate on the application.
No smoking, alcohol or pets are permitted on the premises.
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How do I apply?
1. Initially,
we ask that all those who wish to attend a Healing Encounter personally
apply in writing. In a one-page letter, we ask that they share
with us something of their experience of accepting Jesus and their
Christian journey, as well as what they understand to be their particular
needs for ministry.
2. When this letter
is received it is prayerfully considered to determine the most appropriate
ministry to be offered. If it is felt that some other help
would be more appropriate, then this possibility would be discussed.
3. If a Healing Encounter
is recommended, a confidential Application Form is sent to the applicant.
It is essential that the Application Form be completed by
the applicant and returned.
4. In due course
the applicant is offered a place on a Healing Encounter. The
waiting list for placement varies according to the current number
of applicants. All applications are processed as quickly as
possible. In the event of a genuine emergency, it is sometimes
possible to offer cancellations to applicants. The applicant's
pastor or another professional would normally make such requests.
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Write to:
Ministry and Prayer
Department
Singing Waters Ministries
673394 Hurontario Street,
RR #1, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Y8
Canada
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