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 selah |
03-12-2007 @ 10:31 AM |
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Has anyone heard of, or been to a
"healing room?" Apparently these
facilities are nation wide, and I
recently had my own first visit.
They are made up of volunteers from
various Christian denominations.
In this particular one, there are
groups of 3 volunteers each, which
handle 1 person at a time. They
don't promote themselves as a
"faith healing" organization, but
instead a "divine guidance" center.
I'm sure this has to do with the
"anti alternative healing"
sentiments of the AMA, FDA, and a
few others. Unfortunately, since
they are not technically churches,
they aren't covered by the
"separation of church and state"
umbrella. The only promise they
make is to help you to get in touch
with the Lord, and if healing or
deliverance follows, it is by His
hand. They do follow the popular
"laying on hands" method, along
with prayer. The first time seemed
more like a trip to the dentist or
something. I had to first fill out
a form, before being seen. Even
though I know little about this
organization, I'd have to recommend
checking them out, based on what
little info I have right now. BTW,
they are supported strictly by
donations.
Dave
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| rosebud |
03-20-2007 @ 3:23 PM |
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I have never heard of this. So what was the outcome, or how was the experience?
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Has anyone heard of, or been to a
"healing room?" Apparently these
facilities are nation wide, and I
recently had my own first visit.
They are made up of volunteers from
various Christian denominations.
In this particular one, there are
groups of 3 volunteers each, which
handle 1 person at a time. They
don't promote themselves as a
"faith healing" organization, but
instead a "divine guidance" center.
I'm sure this has to do with the
"anti alternative healing"
sentiments of the AMA, FDA, and a
few others. Unfortunately, since
they are not technically churches,
they aren't covered by the
"separation of church and state"
umbrella. The only promise they
make is to help you to get in touch
with the Lord, and if healing or
deliverance follows, it is by His
hand. They do follow the popular
"laying on hands" method, along
with prayer. The first time seemed
more like a trip to the dentist or
something. I had to first fill out
a form, before being seen. Even
though I know little about this
organization, I'd have to recommend
checking them out, based on what
little info I have right now. BTW,
they are supported strictly by
donations.
Dave
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| Dutchy |
03-21-2007 @ 11:15 AM |
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Hi from the Netherlands,
I have heard from these "healing rooms". Here they are part of a church in The Hague. A friend of mine is volunteer.They are open three times a week. It is a time of prayer, reading the Bible and the laying on of hands. Often there is emotional healing before there is physical healing. People who have been there often report that they are not only healed, but that they have found a new love for Christ.
A day without love is a day without life
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| selah |
03-21-2007 @ 10:46 PM |
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Hi Rose/Dutchy,
Perhaps this will help for those
interested in further info:
www.healingrooms.com
I did find out that the U.S.
headquarters is located in
Spokane, Washington.
Dave
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| clavoie |
07-29-2007 @ 12:23 AM |
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Many churches are using these as a way to reach out to their own body and to others who need healing.
They are not meant to be some kind of voodoo, but are meant to be a place where 'elders' (those deemed worthy, equipped and trained) to deal with people's stuff (sickness: bodily, mental, spiritual) through the power of the Holy spirit in a more private and intense way than say a church service. (Some people are a bit shy confessing some things in front of a large group. Not to mention that an exorcism can be fairly disruptive in a Sunday morning service.)
This is largely prayer and may include healing, confession, exhortation, scripture reading etc. The small team helps to eliminate funny business and provide privacy for the one seeking help.
As with anything, there can be abuses. But when done properly these healing rooms can be a very effective way to help minister to those in need. While many churches across denominational lines use them regularly, they are generally used by those who are spiritual gift friendly congregations.
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| rosebud |
08-08-2007 @ 1:36 PM |
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You seem to talk from experience. If so willyou mind sharing your experience?
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Many churches are using these as a way to reach out to their own body and to others who need healing.
They are not meant to be some kind of voodoo, but are meant to be a place where 'elders' (those deemed worthy, equipped and trained) to deal with people's stuff (sickness: bodily, mental, spiritual) through the power of the Holy spirit in a more private and intense way than say a church service. (Some people are a bit shy confessing some things in front of a large group. Not to mention that an exorcism can be fairly disruptive in a Sunday morning service.)
This is largely prayer and may include healing, confession, exhortation, scripture reading etc. The small team helps to eliminate funny business and provide privacy for the one seeking help.
As with anything, there can be abuses. But when done properly these healing rooms can be a very effective way to help minister to those in need. While many churches across denominational lines use them regularly, they are generally used by those who are spiritual gift friendly congregations.
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| cindydg |
11-05-2007 @ 1:13 PM |
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There is a 'healing room' in my town here in s. central TX. Several of my friends go on a regular basis and really benefit from it. I'm wanting to go too.
These were started in the early 20th century by John G. Lake, I think when his ministry was based in Spokane, WA. This man almost singlehandedly restored an awareness to the Church in the US, of the fact that God is still in the healing business. I'm nearly finished w/ the almsot-1,000 pg book, "John G. Lake: The Complete Collection Of His Life Teachings". It kept me busy all summer!
He was one of those little-known heroes of the Christian faith we would all do well to be aware of.
In Pursuit, Cindy
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| paularich |
11-06-2007 @ 11:33 AM |
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Speaking on the subject of healing. You can go to a healing room a healing line etc and it won't do you any good till you get in the Word. Rhema Bible School offers a correspondence school on healing. It tooks me 6 months just to study the Word on healing and it was worth it God has kept me in divine health for 30 plus years. There are no substitutes for the Word. Build your faith up where you are at and learn to believe God for the small things and then develope your faith. As you see God do each thing He promised you will be built up to go and lay hands on the sick yourself. With the laying on of hands the person still who has hands laid on them have the Word/faith to keep the healing. Mark 4 tells the enemy will come immediately to steal the word that was sown so you must have a foundation in the Word.
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| cindydg |
11-06-2007 @ 12:18 PM |
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Speaking on the subject of healing. You can go to a healing room a healing line etc and it won't do you any good till you get in the Word. Rhema Bible School offers a correspondence school on healing. It tooks me 6 months just to study the Word on healing and it was worth it God has kept me in divine health for 30 plus years. There are no substitutes for the Word. Build your faith up where you are at and learn to believe God for the small things and then develope your faith. As you see God do each thing He promised you will be built up to go and lay hands on the sick yourself. With the laying on of hands the person still who has hands laid on them have the Word/faith to keep the healing. Mark 4 tells the enemy will come immediately to steal the word that was sown so you must have a foundation in the Word.
Pressing towards the prize Jesus
In Pursuit, Cindy
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| cindydg |
11-06-2007 @ 12:19 PM |
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Speaking on the subject of healing. You can go to a healing room a healing line etc and it won't do you any good till you get in the Word. Rhema Bible School offers a correspondence school on healing. It tooks me 6 months just to study the Word on healing and it was worth it God has kept me in divine health for 30 plus years. There are no substitutes for the Word. Build your faith up where you are at and learn to believe God for the small things and then develope your faith. As you see God do each thing He promised you will be built up to go and lay hands on the sick yourself. With the laying on of hands the person still who has hands laid on them have the Word/faith to keep the healing. Mark 4 tells the enemy will come immediately to steal the word that was sown so you must have a foundation in the Word.
Pressing towards the prize Jesus
In Pursuit, Cindy
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| cindydg |
11-06-2007 @ 12:24 PM |
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Sorry for the duplicate quotes....I was trying to reply...
Absolutely, one has to be and STAY in the Word to keep one's healing - or whatever we receive from the Lord. As far as I know, that is very important to the Healing Rooms ministers; I think they send you home w/ Scriptures to pray and meditate on. And, you go back as many times as it takes to receive. Based on John G. Lake's style of 'sticktoitiveness', they do not just say a little prayer and send you home; they pray till there is breakthrough.
In Pursuit, Cindy
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