NOTE FROM ELLEN
Last week, I asked my 7 year old granddaughter, Grace, what she wanted for Christmas. Immediately she answered that she wanted a Webkinz for Christmas. I have been out of the world of children for a long time so I was not exactly sure what she was talking about. After she went to school, I made a trip to Hallmark to get some Christmas Cards and "lo and behold" there was a huge display of Webkinz which are small stuffed animals with a code on them. When you buy one, you enter the code onto the Webkinz site and then you receive an Owner's certificate plus there is a lot of interactive fun activities to do on the site.
When Grace came home, I took her to Hallmark to select a Webkin and she was in "heaven". She held each animal and was in awe that she was about to get one for Christmas. There was a sale and by the time we were through, I had bought her a pony webkin with an ou tfit to play with that she could have now and and a Dalmatian Webkin and outfit she could have on Christmas.
We went home and the next big challenge was actually getting on the Webkinz website. Evidently lots of people were on the site and there was a message that kept repeating to "try again as the site is full". Grace kept making comments about her 10 year old cousin, Rebecca, who has lots of Webkinz animals, saying she bet that Rebecca was tying up the website. Finally I suggested she call Rebecca.
When Grace came home, I took her to Hallmark to select a Webkin and she was in "heaven". She held each animal and was in awe that she was about to get one for Christmas. There was a sale and by the time we were through, I had bought her a pony webkin with an ou tfit to play with that she could have now and and a Dalmatian Webkin and outfit she could have on Christmas.
We went home and the next big challenge was actually getting on the Webkinz website. Evidently lots of people were on the site and there was a message that kept repeating to "try again as the site is full". Grace kept making comments about her 10 year old cousin, Rebecca, who has lots of Webkinz animals, saying she bet that Rebecca was tying up the website. Finally I suggested she call Rebecca.
Grace called Rebecca who was thrilled to hear from Grace. At the end I saw Grace shut her eyes gearing up her nerve. I wondered what she was doing until she said to Rebecca "I love you" and then she tensed up. Rebecca replied "I love you too" and there was a huge smile on Grace's face.
I have been thinking about that episode a lot because it is so difficult for some people to express love to others. There is a fear that it might be taken the wrong way or there might be an ulterior motive behind it.
Acting from a spiritual place of unconditional love is the only commandment that Jesus gave us. All we have to do is love God, love ourselves and love others to experience "heaven on earth".
Don't miss the opportunity this coming Sunday to see and hear Rev. Leo Booth who is an ordained Unity minister but very well known by millions and is in demand as a speaker.
And don't miss the most wonderful potluck of the year---Thanksgiving Potluck. The church is providing the meat and you are invited to bring your favorite holiday dish.
Don't miss the opportunity this coming Sunday to see and hear Rev. Leo Booth who is an ordained Unity minister but very well known by millions and is in demand as a speaker.
And don't miss the most wonderful potluck of the year---Thanksgiving Potluck. The church is providing the meat and you are invited to bring your favorite holiday dish.
See you soon!
Ellen Davis
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.
http://www.unityofnewhope.org
6071 New Hope Road
Krugerville, TX 76225
Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
November 23rd: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Dancing in Spiritual Awareness, Guest Speaker---Rev. Leo Booth
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH
November 23rd
Sunday morning Service & Workshop
After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
Reverend Leo is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, and trainer on all aspects of spirituality and recovery from depression, addictions, or compulsive behaviors, and low self-esteem. He holds a Masters degree in Theology from King's College, London, England, and is a Certified Addictions Counselor and a Certified Eating Disorders Counselor, and a Spiritual Consultant to several treatment centers. In addition to specific in-services and lectures on religious addiction and abuse, Reverend Leo presents workshops, lectures, and training on a broad spectrum of issues to a variety of organizations and institutions. He is contributing columnist to several publications. Reverend Leo has appeared on such television shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Geraldo, and others.
Reverend Leo was born in England and raised in a home divided by religious arguments. Driven and ambitious, he became one of the youngest rectors in England. He also became an alcoholic. After a drunken car crash in 1977 that led to his treatment for alcoholism, he subsequently devoted his work to helping addicts and others who suffer from low self-esteem. From his work as both minister and an addictions counselor, he has developed a new spiritual model based on Choice, Action, Responsibility, and Empowerment.
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CHURCH SILENT AUCTION POSTPONED UNTIL 2009
Christmas Teddy Bears
Unity Church of New Hope Ushering Ministry is collecting bears (and any other new stuf fed animals) to be donated to Interfaith Ministries for distribution to families with children who might not have toys for Christmas. You can bring the animals to church and sit them in the pews so that they can be filled with love before they go to their new homes. They will be taken to IFM the week of December 14th.
This is a treasured tradition at Unity. Please begin bringing your animals next Sunday, November 23rd. The last day will be Sunday, December 14th.
Thank you all for your generosity.
Collecting Winter Coats
Please bring a new or clean, gently used coat to church so that we can donate it to Interfaith Ministries. Children's coats are especially important because most stay in the family until they are worn-out. I'm proud to say that we have participated in this free coat program for needy children and adults for the past 5 years. Contact Carin Horn if you have any questions. (940.382.1963 or carinhorn@aol.com)
UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY
Pam Livingston will be updating the Unity Congregant Directory for publication in January, 2009.&n bsp; Please see Pam if you want your information included, have changes to your contact information or want another picture taken or inserted. Information can be e-mailed to her at pam.livingston@yahoo.com.
Building Report
Mik Birze welcomes any help with the kitchen as he continues to install the cabinets. His email is miknbb@yahoo.com,
Lots of progress has been made as the cabinets are put together and sealed. We are just about ready for total use of the kitchen.....!!!!!
Raising Dough for Our Kitchen
If anyone is interested in bringing muffins, doughnuts or pastries on Sunday mornings to sale before church please sign up on the calendar behind the guest sign in table.& nbsp; Please bring goodies 30 minutes before church. "Dough" will be collected on a love offering basis. If you have any questions please contact Anna Shaffer. kevanna@ntin.net
Change for Change in Our Church
Deposit loose change in Jar in Fellowship Hall
& Watch the changes happen---carpet & landscaping
IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team
Lane Pierce is in charge of our chur ch IT Ministry Team--(Thanks Lane). 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....
CHECK OUT THE BOOKSTORE!!!
CHECK OUT THE BOOKSTORE!!!
I have watched boxes of books arrive at the church ---- there are lots of new items.
Recordings of the Sunday services are $5. If you would like to purchase a recording, contact Ellen Davis at edavis6927@aol.com.
ANNUAL AUBREY HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
December 4th
Our church will have a table and pass out information about our church and refreshments.
If you would be interested in helping out, contact Lisa Reed, 925-305-7675
WEEKLY CLASSES
Recordings of the Sunday services are $5. If you would like to purchase a recording, contact Ellen Davis at edavis6927@aol.com.
ANNUAL AUBREY HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
December 4th
Our church will have a table and pass out information about our church and refreshments.
If you would be interested in helping out, contact Lisa Reed, 925-305-7675
WEEKLY CLASSES
Sundays beginning November 16th
9:30 AM
Unity Church of New Hope
Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron
Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker
Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker
Sundays, Spirit Quest
6:00 PM
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com,
(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)
L ane 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 u rge 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 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 in20any 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 @ 6:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 6:00 every other Wednesday night.
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