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info@servitecenter.org www.servitecenter.org1000 College Ave W, P.O. Box 67; Ladysmith, WI 54848 715-532-0299

Spring-Summer 2016

fall 2018

“The words Thank You, God! …will charge your being with new assurance, peace, and the awarenessthat good is happening to you at this time and in the present circumstance.”

-Mary l. Kupferle

An Introduction to the Medicine Wheelthis presentation is a traditional sioux Medicine Wheel teaching as taught by sunBear. you will learn the form of the wheel, its many attributes and how it has beenused historically as well as currently to enhance one’s spiritual connection. theWorkshop includes finding your animal ally and your place inside the wheel. youwill be invited to return at a later date to participate in an actual Medicine Wheelceremony. 

presenter: aryll argon, a student of  native american studies since the early1980’s, from california to Wisconsin. she has been involved in a variety of sweatlodges, drumming circles, and medicine wheels.   Saturday, Sept. 22, 1:00-3:00 PM. Fee $10. Sisters’ Residence.

Crafting for ChristmasBegin using your creative talents tomake a christmas ornament. thismay be an idea for a handmade giftfor family and friends forchristmas; time allows for you tomake several in the coming monthsbefore christmas. the craft will bea nativity ornament made with feltmaterial.don’t miss this fun time of learninga new craft. Materials you will needto bring: scissors for cuttingmaterial and an embroidery needle. presenter: Jenny Weber, an ardentsewer and crafter. fee: $10 and $5 materials fee.

Saturday, October 131:00 - 3:00 PM.

Sisters’ Residence. Register by October 8

Call 715-532-0299 or emailinfo@servitecenter.org

GenerativeDiscipleship:The Deeper Invitation of

Jesus

Jesus always invites us to a deeperlevel of discipleship. this dVdpresentation addresses thequestions - What are the invitations

from Jesus to give our lives moredeeply; and how can we recognizethem? Why does Jesus invite us togive our death as a blessing toothers? how can death ever be ablessing to anybody? discoverwhat Generative discipleshipmeans in a Biblical perspective andhow it will bring a deeper meaningto your life. presenter: rev. ron rolheiser,OMi, a specialist in the fields ofspirituality and systematictheology. free will offering. Thursdays, November 8 &15

2:00 -3:30 pm.Sisters’ Residence.

Prayer Shawls for Otherssince fall of 2006, four hundredten recipients have benefited fromthe scl Knit, purl, crochet, praygroup’s creativity. prayer shawlshave been given to people in timesof illness, for birthday and weddingcelebrations plus other times ofneed. shawls have been given tolocal residents and have beenmailed to people throughout thenation. all people interested in

giving time and talent to benefitothers are invited to join this groupas we knit, crochet, pray andsocialize. to request a prayershawl to present to someone intime of need or celebration of aspecial event call 715-532-0299.

Wednesdays, 2 - 4:00 pmSeptember 26, October 24,

November 28. CongregationalUnited Church of Christ.

Creative CommunityWorking on a creative craft can bemore enjoyable while spendingtime with others. Once a monthparticipants come for a morning offun, socializing, and refreshments.you are invited to bring yourfavorite craft to work on and ideasto share. adult coloring books,pencils, and pens are available touse and enjoy.

Mondays, September 24,October 29, November 26.

10 - 11:30 am. Sisters’ Residence.

One pillar Of the Medicine Wheeldisplays the West

and the fall seasOn.

Our Mission

The Servite Center for Life, an interfaith ministryrooted in the Servite tradition,

presents spiritual, religious, and educational programs.

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Events at SCLthe summer has provided a time toenjoy the scl places for reflection,contemplation and being withnature. Our healing rain Gardenhas done well with some newmulch and tender care. We aregrateful to sister cecilia fandelwho oversees this project. We arein the process of purchasing astatue of st. peregrine, the healingsaint, that will be placed in thegarden. this will be a memorial toclara Jacques with monies donatedin her memory.

Our focus in september will be the Medicine Wheel. you are invited to attend the program onseptember 22 and the follow up Medicine Wheel ceremony. this is an opportunity to learnand to gain an appreciation for native american spirituality.

We received positive feedback about the Basket Weaving class held in May. shirley Mount was a patient andhelpful teacher and participants went home proud of a completed basket.

after twelve years, the prayer shawl group continues strong and bringsthe gift of love and compassion to many recipients. typical is a responsefrom one woman who recently received a prayer shawl, “Words cannotbe said of how this shawl has given me so much joy and peace during myhealing. What a wonderful and God given surprise. i will cherish thisshawl for the rest of my life.” you, too, can bring joy and peace tosomeone by requesting a prayer shawl. (call 715-532-0299.)

looking ahead, the winter sessions will include a book study of two novelsbased on current issues. plan now to join us.

your support is always a special gift to us. We appreciate our volunteerhelp. a donation envelope is enclosed with this mailing for your financialcontribution.

the fOUr pillars represent the fOUr directiOns and seasOns.

instrUctOr, shirley MOUnt, shOWs One Of her faVOrite BasKets.

JOy is in the face Of Mary sWeeney as she Knits

a prayer shaWl.

participants happily shOW the WOrK Of theirhands in the BasKet WeaVinG class.

a statUe WillBe added tOthe healinGrain Gardenin MeMOry Of

claraJacqUes.

Spiritual Directorladysmith area - sister sharon Mccarthy, OsM - (715-532-1769)

Ladysmith Locations for SCL Programs:

Congregational United Church of Christ, 109 east lake avenueSisters’ Residence, 1100 port arthur road, Unit B