Frequently Asked Questions About Spiritual Direction at
the The Wittel Farm/ House of Prayer
| What is Spiritual Direction? |
It is a ministry in which one person accompanies another in the process of growing in intimacy with God. The focus of spiritual direction relationship is the directee's experience of the Holy One in his or her life and prayers, and the way that communication happens between God and the directee. Life circumstances and struggles may be discussed in the spiritual direction sessions. Problem-solving, however is NOT the focus of spiritual direction. Regular meetings with a spiritual director help one to pay attention to and become aware of God in Self, others, events, all of life!
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| Can Spiritual Direction be a Help to You? |
Yes, if... |
You find yourself wanting a deeper relationship with God;
Your search for God is at a crossroads;
You want to explore new ways to pray, or if prayer has become difficult;
You feel the need for someone to help in prayerfully discerning a call of God for you;
You desire a companion on the spiritual journey.
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| What Happens During Spiritual Direction? |
A spiritual director will ask reflective questions and listen. Since we believe that God communicates through prayer and ordinary human experience, you will be urged to pay attention to your experience to notice god's nudges, invitations, challenges and confirmations.
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| How Do You Start? |
If you feel drawn to spiritual direction, call the Camping Office at 717/677-8211 or Pastor Mel Dick at the Lower Susquehanna Synod (717/652-1852, ext. 102).
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| Is There a Fee? |
Use of the farm house for direction is $10 per person per day and arranged through the Camping Office; fees for direction would be decided between the directee and director.
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