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It is with great blessing, joy, and excitement to announce Rev. John Rice's new book, "Called to Bless - Restoring God's Ministry of Blessing" available to purchase on Amazon.com here - complete with a special foreword by Russ Parker!
"Called to Bless is a gem in the realm of spiritual literature. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom, filled with poignant testimonies and real-life stories that resonate deeply..."
–Joseph Acton, North American director, The International Order of St. Luke the Physician
Welcome to The Blessing Place! We are so glad you're visiting our website - it is our joy to bless you . . .
In Jesus' Name, we bless you with love . . .
With the love of God to fill you, to seep into your spirits, to touch your heart, your soul and your mind, and to bring you deep contentment as you rest in Him.
In Jesus' Name, we bless you with light . . .
With the light of Christ to shine in your hearts and illuminate every part of you, to brighten your spirits and push back the darkness, to shine in you and through you.
In Jesus' Name, we bless you with joy . . .
With the joy of Jesus to bubble up from deep within you, to shine from your face as you sparkle for Him.
In Jesus' Name, we bless you with peace . . .
The peace of our Lord to calm any worries, and saturate your souls, to be like a mantle you wear every day.
In Jesus' Name, we bless you with the powerful Presence of the Holy Spirit . . .
For the Holy Spirit to anoint you and lead you, to fill your mind and guide your steps.
In Jesus' Name, we bless you to know that you are His beloved children, chosen and cherished, loved beyond measure, and we bless you to walk closely with Him each day. We bless you with the fullness of all the Father has planned for your life.
We invite you to journey with us . . . to come and see God working through blessing ministry.
OUR VISION
Restoring God's Ministry of Blessing
in Jesus' Name.
OUR MISSION
Providing Individuals, Churches and Groups
with Blessing Ministry Training.
Offering personal prayer ministry and prayer services.
A Spirit-Filled Beginning
The invitation was extended to the Rev. John Rice in the summer of 2018, “Come and help us restart our healing ministry at High Pastures.” John said yes and right away God sent help …. a few others interested in and passionate about Jesus’ healing ministry. This small group of faithful Christians would become our ministry leadership team.
We began to gather at High Pastures Retreat Center on Sunday evenings to “wait upon the Lord”….to discern God’s vision for this new healing ministry. Our waiting was a prayerful exercise rooted in listening for the leading of the Holy Spirit. For nearly six months, we gathered to pray, listen and share with one another.
By mid-winter of 2019, we began to sense a growing excitement amongst our group. Blessing ministry kept rising up in our praying, listening and conversations. There was a Spirit-given unity for this new vision. We were being called to restore God’s ministry of blessing in the church and in the world. Blessing prayers would be the focus of our new healing prayer ministry and our ministry would be called, The Blessing Place of Western North Carolina.
We are seeking to fulfill our vision through a variety of events offered locally and on-site at other churches. These offerings include monthly online prayer services; workshops on equipping and empowering God’s people for Blessing Ministry and other forms of healing prayer; as well as individual prayer appointments. As God’s ministry of blessing is being restored, we are seeing healing and transformation as individuals encounter the loving presence of Jesus through Spirit-filled blessing prayers. With all praise and glory to God!
Important Note:
In today's culture, there are many counterfeit philosophies and practices claiming to increase our power to bring healing. As Christians whose source of truth is the Bible, we are called to rely only on the power and authority given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. - 1 Peter 3:9
