NOTE FROM ELLEN
Photo of Jean Frank
This coming Sunday, October 19th, our church will have a church dedication service at the 11:00 AM service to dedicate the Jean Frank Education Center which is the new building addition to our church. Jean Frank died in 2006 and left the church a legacy which enabled us to build this new addition.Yesterday I went through all of the church photos trying to find a photo of Jean Frank. Even though she came to Unity Church of New Hope when it first began in Denton in 1986, it was difficult to find a photo because she kept a very low profile. Many people have trouble bringing her to mind because she would arrive on time for church and leave just before the Peace Song. She often sat with Mary Sullivan.
Jean kept a low profile but she supported the church financially throughout the years. When she developed pancreatic cancer, I would often visit her and I began to know more about her personal life. She was always interested in what was happening in the church and she was also interested in what was happening in my personal life.
She took very good care of herself right to the end. She walked up and down the halls for exercise. She also attended parties at the nursing home, etc. and booked hair appointments. She was very petite and liked pretty clothing. The church chaplains would visit and bring her walking pants and shoes, etc. I remember being shocked to find she was in her 80's when she passed away as she looked much younger.
Her close friend and neighbor, Judy Garber, would come up often to see her and do many things for her. Judy will be in attendance on Sunday morning as we dedicate the building and she is thrilled about the new addition in Jean's name.
When the church moved to our present location, Jean dedicated a pew in our church to an Aunt that I understood was an Aunt by marriage. This Aunt introduced her to Unity for which she was grateful
Jean had no surviving relatives. She shared with me that one day she gathered all of her photos in her garage and burned them as she had no one to pass them to. She shredded personal papers and prepared in every way for her transition.
I did not know until the church received the money from the investment company that our church would receive a legacy from her estate. What a blessing that money has been! I know she would be happy to see the new building but would avoid the limelight of being the benefactor. She was a beautiful, loving and generous spirit.
Join us this Sunday as Rev. Kurt Condra who is the Associate Minister of the Unity Church of Dallas will be out guest speaker for the dedication. There will be a reception afterwards.
See you soon!!!!
Ellen Davis, Minister
Enveloped in the healing energy of God's love, the earth and its people are transformed. Love, peace and abundance fill every heart and mind. Our planet is healthy, whole, and at peace.
Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 19th: Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of Unity Church of Dallas
Talk Title: Marking Milestones
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917
We will be dedicating the new Jean Frank Education Center with a reception following the service. Don't miss this very special occasion as we bless our new building.
Building Report
A big thanks to Mik Birze who singlehandedly installed the kitchen cabinets into the kitchen area last Saturday. He would welcome any help this Saturday as he continues to work on the cabinets.
Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.
IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team
Lane Pierce is in charge of our church IT Ministry Team. He is working on the church website, Sunday morning recordings and has plans for other possibilities such as podcasting. He would like volunteers to help him so if you have an interest contact Lane at lane@unityofnewhope.org. Thanks, Lane, for all your work in this area....
Fall Program
The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.
Save the Date
Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .
We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.
Monday
YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org
MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you cannot make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/
Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator
VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.
Buddhist Meditation
Wednesdays 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.
Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .
We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.
Monday
YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants t o explore the breath and create space in the body.For more information or to schedule a private therapy session with Sue please e-mail her at su3f@yahoo.com or check out her website at www.sadhanayoga.org
MEDITATION MONDAYS
(each Monday at 7:30 PM)
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. If you have never participated in a group meditation, it is something to be experienced. Getting to know God is an urge and craving of all beings. Meditation will help you make that connection.
This special program is supported through your love offering and the most important part is your participation. Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you cannot make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/
Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator
VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The class is currently working on putting their goals in writing to correlate with the images in their books.
Visioning is all about dreaming, fantasizing, clarifying and energizing your life. You decide what it is you want in your life and then begin to envision those things. By collecting and organizing images of items or important words you can surround yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, where you want to live, or where you want to vacation, your life changes to match those images and those desires. Between Ellen's commitment to the system of Visioning and Lane's commitment to goal setting there are many lessons to be learned in any one night of Visioning class.
This class is supported by love offerings.
A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.
Buddhist Meditation
Wednesdays 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.
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