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Available Presentations for 2012/2013:

Contact Steve Arnold at steve@pivotpointministries.org or by calling 651-261-9853. Prayer and Conversion:  A Transitional Journey Toward Abundant Living This topic can be explored in a two hour session or a two day retreat.  The time is spent in experiencing forms of bio spiritual focusing, praying the Word, reflecting in contemplative prayer.  This is an opportunity […]

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Memory Care Support and Prayer Group-October 9, 2012

The memory care support and prayer group that I lead at the St. Paul Monastery (2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109) meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.  The group continues to serve and support new members. This setting provides a safe place for those who are caregivers to those […]

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UPCOMING EVENTS

September 26, 2012  Befriender Training: Caring For Those With Dementia St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, MN September 30, 2012  Scripture Study: Prayer-Conversations With God Golden Valley Lutheran Church Golden Valley, MN October 2-3, 2012 – Wisconsin Retired Pastors Conference-LCMS Spirituality and Aging Embracing The Next Chapter: A Positive Look at Aging October 7, 2012  Scripture […]

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Memory Care Support and Prayer Group – September 11, 2012

The memory care support and prayer group that I lead at the St. Paul Monastery (2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109) continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The group will continue to meet throughout the fall. This setting provides a safe place for those who are caregivers […]

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Memory Care Support and Prayer Group-August 14, 2012

The memory care support and prayer group that I lead at the St. Paul Monastery (2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109) continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.  The group will continue to meet throughout the summer. This setting provides a safe place for those who are care […]

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