NOTE FROM ELLEN
I have had a lot on my mind recently concerning all kinds of repairs. Within the last 2 weeks I have had my air conditioner repaired for20$500 (caused by a raccoon chewing on electrical wiring). Fixing my raccoon and squirrel problems cost $400. My plumbing problem cost $750 and then my car repairs totaled $100. The problems with the economy have not been particularly uplifting either.
So this morning as I was thinking about all of my situations and problems, I began walking and appreciating the beauty of the day. For the first time I had to put on long sleeves as it was cool. When I arrived back home I went to the back yard to turn off the sprinkler when I noticed something white sitting in one corner of the yard. When I got closer to investigate, I discovered a large beautiful white bunny. My next door neighbor has a huge enclosure in her backyard and is part of a group that saves bunnies. She has lots of large bunnies so I knew that somehow this bunny had "escaped" from her backyard. I left her a note about the bunny and then went back to take a photo. (see below)
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Seeing this bunny uplifted my spirits. It was a totally unexpected happening that was like a gift from the universe. My problems began to take a back seat to the beauty of the bunny and how it appeared in my backyard. I think that sometimes we become so absorbed in our problems that we miss the enjoyment of the beauty that is all around us.
All of us have a choice on how to enjoy life. Recently in a time of reflection, I thought about some things that were upsetting me about an individual. Immediately a thought came to me to write down something good about the person each time their name came to mind. I began to have quite a list and then I noticed a "switch" in my attitude. I noticed that I was having less negative feelings about the person. The things that were disturbing began to see m less important. This also works for me for situations in which I am fearful or when I am critical about myself. Instead of focusing on what is going wrong, I focus on what is going right.
We live in an incredible world full of unique people, animals, places, etc. There is no time like the present to begin enjoying the journey. Mary Sullivan has been enjoying the journey for 100 years. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate her birthday.
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 5th: Clear Communication
Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917
Cel ebrating Mary Sullivan's 100th Birthday
Plan to be here on October 5th when we will celebrate Mary Sullivan's 100th birthday during and after the service.
Acclaimed appearances at Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville & others;
..."a musical style that's equal parts folk storytelling and Tin Pan Alley songcraft, delivered with the impassioned soul of an old blues singer" (Kevin Oliver of NO DEPRESSION);
Eclectic care er - originally played electric guitar, played trumpet & read poetry; played folk banjo and mandolin; played pedal steel guitar in country rock band and guitar/lute in Renaissance Ensemble; won a national arts grant for instrumental composition; has arranged for name recording artists;
Inspired by Jesse Winchester, Josh Whilte, Hank Williams, Johnny Mercer, and Ray Charles; has played with John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Z.Z. Hill, Hank Ballard, & many others; has backed up the Shirelles, the Coasters, the Drifters, the Platters, and many others;
Peter Yarrow says "the best guitar player I've ever heard";
Sunday October 12 7:00PM at Unity Church of New Hope
6071 New Hope Road, Krugerville, TX 76227
(east from Denton on 380 to 377 N. to Surveyors Road - Left on Surveyors to New Hope Rd. - Right on New Hope - church immediately on left)
(Jack will also render song-talk at Sunday morning service – 11:00 AM)
Tickets for evening concert - $15.00
Call Kathryn to reserve tickets at 940 206 3549
Building Report
We are occupying our new building and held our first activity last Saturday with the Prayer Vigil.
There will be a special dedication during the service on October 19th when Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of the Unity Church in Dallas, will be here. Don't miss this special event.
We have plans now of installing the kitchen cabinets and putting carpet into the sanctuary.
Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as 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.
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 Saturday, 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. &n bsp;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 Wednesday night visioning class has decided to begin planning for the second half of 2008. 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=2 0energizing 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
Wednesday 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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