NOTE FROM ELLEN
This afternoon I received a "change of plans" phone call from my oldest daughter. She and her family are flying in from the St. Louis area at 9:00 AM at Love Field instead of tomorrow evening. She will be staying at my house tomorrow, at a local hotel Sat., and my house on Sunday. My youngest daughter and Rebecca, my 9 year old granddaughter, are starting out from the Nixa, MO area at 6:00 AM Saturday in order to be able to attend an extended family gathering with my sister and children and their families and my mother Saturday afternoon. She will leave early Sunday morning.
I realized that these change of plans meant I had to be through earlier than I thought in buying and wrapping gifts, cleaning the house and planning meals. I am just now sitting down right now at the end of a very busy time today.
I am not alone in the "busyness" of this season. This is the time when it is easy to feel pressured and rushed to get things done. Whenever I feel this way, I pause and sit down (often at my computer) and feel how blessed and grateful I am for my life, family, friends and church. I am grateful that my children are making a long trip to celebrate Christmas with me and my extended family. I am grateful I have extended family to see this year.
I had the TV on while I was picking up and cleaning and realized how easy it is to get caught up in "how bad everything is" in the economy. I stop and "breathe" and give thanks for all the good that is flowing into my life in the way of prosperity. I am thankful for the health and energy I am feeling after being sick.
Taking frequent time outs, connecting to Spirit, and "counting our blessings" works its magic and the holiday becomes a Christmas of the Heart.
This Sunday is very special with Jack's rendition of Conrad's Christmas and all the very special music Kathryn has planned for us. The Candlelight Service brings us closer to the true meaning of Christmas which is then followed by our "always fun and laughter filled" Christmas party.
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
December 21st: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Christmas In Our Hearts
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
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Upcoming Holiday Events
December 21st: Conrad's Christmas by Jack Garner
Jack Garner will present his wonderful rendition of this story as part of our Sunday morning worship service at 11:00 AM
December 21st: Candlelighting Service & Christmas Party---7:00 PM
Celebrate the spiritual meaning of Christmas by attending the beautiful and symbolic candlelighitng service followed by a church Christmas party. Bring a snack and a wrapped white elephant gift (something you own but do not want).
The younger children will be having their own party. Please sign your children up if they will be attending our Unity Kidz Christmas fun, so that we will have enough food, materials, etc. for everyone.
December 31st: Bowlburning Service and New Year's Eve Party---7:00 PM
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.
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
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.
WEEKLY CLASSES--No classes until January except Sunday mornings
and some Yoga (check with Sue Greenwood)
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
The Buddhists are not meeting this month. They will resume again in January.
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