CHURCH OFFERS WORKSHOP

A noted author and lecturer on spiritual healing and wholeness will lead a workshop on the topic in Cape Girardeau beginning Sunday.

Dr. James Wagner, who retired from the ministry after 35 years as a church pastor, will lead the three-day seminar.

It will be held Sunday through Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church and is jointly sponsored by Grace and Centenary United Methodist churches. Meetings begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and at 6:45 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

"An Adventure in Healing and Wholeness" is designed as an introduction to the healing ministry of the church. It offers participants a chance to talk about and ask questions about the historic practices of Christian healing.

Wagner has written several books about spiritual healing. His latest book, "Adventure in Healing and Wholeness: The Healing Ministry of Christ in the Church Today," will be the basis for the workshop.

The workshop is divided into seven sessions to be held during the three-day span. They include an overview of healing ministry; a holistic understanding of health; five kinds of health; the Christian life as a journey to wholeness; prayer and health; sacramental therapy and questions frequently asked about healing.

The workshop is open to the public, but there is a $30 registration fee for study material, meals and child care.

To register, call Grace United Methodist Church at 334-1321.