Thanksgiving has come and gone!! I hope each of you enjoyed your holiday time. I am at my mother's home in Bedford, Texas visiting with her and my sister, Paula. We experienced a moving and unusual incident yesterday
We went out to eat yesterday at a popular restaurant and at this place you prepay for your tickets for a buffet and are seated. We were in a very long line. When it came time to pay, the cashier was looking at us very confused and said "Wait a minute".
The cashier then called out to a woman ahead of us who was on her way to being seated. The lady came back and the cashier said that my sister was paying for all 3 of us. The lady said "Ok, I'll pay for all 3". We were totally confused. The cashier said, "That lady wanted to pay for your mother's ticket not knowing that we would be paying for her so she went ahead and paid for all 3 of us to eat". The meals totaled $51.
We were astounded. My sister said she had never had a stranger pay for anything before. We sat in silence for a while just thinking about how that all happened.
That incident reminds me of the book Random Acts of Kindness where the author recommends doing "random acts of kindness" such as paying the tolls for people 2 cars behind you, etc. which boils down to doing kind things for people who would never expect it.
This incident put us in the Spirit of the holiday season which is about giving from the heart and enjoying the cycle of giving and receiving.
We are having a church Christmas decorating party this Friday, Dec. 5th at 7:00 PM. It is always a lot of fun and the children really have fun. Bring a snack and join us.
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 30th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
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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.; 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.
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!!!
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
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
Sundays, Spirit Quest
6:00 PM
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com,
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)
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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