Manna House of Prayer
Conscious of God’s abundant gifts, Manna House of Prayer and its staff offer:
Hospitality
that is warm and caring
values community and individual needs for solitude
provides material and spiritual assistance for anyone who comesService
that is inclusive and respectful
unhurried and professional
unpretentious, attentive and challenging
accepting and lovingPeace
that is marked by
holiness and wholeness
quiet, privacy and solitude
relaxation and security
a sense of the sacred in place, relationships, teachingsBeauty
that is homey and restful
simple, open and comfortable
mindful of Manna’s rich heritage
as an institution sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia
Out of a sense of call, we desire to respond to the material and spiritual needs of contemporary society. In light of our understanding of prayer and apostolic call, we hope to enable all who come to Manna, and those whom we serve outside of Manna, to seek and to find God in all the events of life.
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Things happening @ Manna House of Prayer:
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Quilting Marathon
January 4-8, 2012
Need a break after the holidays? Take time to finish some UFO’s and join us for an extended Quilting Retreat. Starts Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. and continues until Sunday 1:00 p.m.
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Coloring with Embroidery
January 6-8, 2012
Presenter: Lisa Kobetich
Lisa will teach the technique of using Crayola’s with the basic embroidery stitches. The student will pick their own pattern (check the Crabapple Hill website for patterns). Marathon quilters are welcome to join in.
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Winter Spirituality: One of a Kind, Like a Snowflake
January 28, 2012
Presenters: Manna House Staff
There will never be another you! What is the gift that you are? Do you know it, celebrate it? During this day of reflection we will reverence the beauty of our unique lives and explore how we are called to be a blessing for the world. The day will include contemplative writing, time for personal and communal prayer, input and creative process. Saturday, 9:00-3:30 p.m. Registration: $40 (includes lunch).
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The Journey Continues: Life after Elected Leadership
February 23-28, 2012
Facilitators Marcia Allen, CSJ and Bette Moslander, CSJ
Are you an elected leader in a community of religious women who is leaving office in 6 to 18 months? Or perhaps you left office within the past one or two years and are still in transition. In either case, you find yourself in a process of discernment about the next step in your life. Are you confused by too many options or perhaps nothing attracts you? Are you concerned that you may make too hasty a decision about your post-leadership years?
This mini-retreat is an opportunity to begin to integrate the demanding and sometimes stressful and hectic years of leadership, to discern prayerfully where you want to go and what you want to do next.
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Syncopated Rhythm
February 24-26, 2012
Presenter: Christina Bloom
Syncopated Rhythm will show students how to make the quilt pattern Syncopated Rhythm by Karen Montgomery using a simple template and cutting technique. Pattern will be provided.
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T-shirt Quilts
March 9-11, 2012
Presenter: Helen Bausch
Gather your favorite old t-shirts and Helen will show you how to make a memorable quilt for a child, grandchild or for yourself.