Jerusalem Council Meeting
The Ministers Council of Rhode Island
January 11, 2005
Canonicus Camp & Conference Center

9:00 a.m.

Welcome 

Introductions 

Song of Preparation                                      “Seek ye First” 

Input on the Jerusalem Council Process, the Facilitators Role, an Invitation to Discern, and Guidelines for Dialogue

 Break 

Discerning a Way Forward Together –
God, What Are You Asking of Us?

Engagement with Acts 15 using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, a listening with one’s mind and heart to the inspired and living word of God.

 12:00 p.m.   Lunch 

Gathering Prayer 

Song of Invitation                                         “Change My Heart, O God” 

Invitation for Personal Testimony 

Break 

Invitation for Jerusalem Council Conversation 

3:50 p.m. 

We Offer Praise to God 

Songs of Inspiration                                               “Open Our Eyes”

“Spirit of the Living God” 

4:00 p.m.

Departure

March 29 Ministers Council – The Conversation Continues . . .