NOTE FROM ELLEN
Where has the time gone? 2008 is rapidly coming to a close and 2009 is almost here. As I pick up and put away the Christmas decorations at home and church, my thoughts are now filled with the New Year. What do I really want to experience in 2009? I have started a "check list" of experiences I wish to have in this brand new year.
In spite of the "up and down and often puzzling US and world economy", I am optimistic about the fulfillment of my "check lists". I often remember the story that Jesus cited in the New Testament about the man who filled his barns with food so that he could have security. His barns ended up destroyed and his "security" was gone. What does this mean? It means that oftentimes our faith is misplaced. Faith in God instead of bank accounts is the only true security. The song "Day by Day" takes on new meaning in this context. We can only live life "day by day" and it is past time to let go of fears about our future and enjoy the journey of life in a day by day experience.
Does this mean we don't plan? No, it means we plan and have faith in God to provide for our desires, dreams, hopes and purpose for our lives. When we open up to God, we open up to experiences, people and events beyond our wildest imaginings. Coincidences, serendipity and "miracles" begin to occur as we "let go and let God".
I am excited about planning a wonderful 2009 year at the church. What a year we have had with the new building addition!!!! We are so blessed with many wonderful visionary people at our church.
I invite you to start 2009 off at our church New Year's Eve Bowl Burning service where we have a chance to "let go of the old unwanted" feelings, experiences, etc. We will write these on paper and burn them. Then we will have an opportunity to write a letter from our heart to God about what we wish to experience in our lives in 2009. These letters will go into envelops and will be mailed back to us in June, 2009.
Then it is time to bring in the New Year with a party at the church. Bring your snacks, games, and most of all your love and enthusiasm to this party and bring in the most wonderful 2009!!!!
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 28th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Preparing for the New Year
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
Sidd Foster, Special Music
_______________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Holiday Events
December 31st: Bowlburning Service and New Year's Eve Party---7:00 PM (see Note from Ellen about description of these events)
Copies of Jack Garner's "Conrad's Christmas"
Jack Garner's rendition of "Conrad's Christmas" is now available on CD for $9.95 at the bookstore. Thank you, Jack, for your always memorable presentation.
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.
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 5th except Sunday mornings and 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)
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 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.
Where has the time gone? 2008 is rapidly coming to a close and 2009 is almost here. As I pick up and put away the Christmas decorations at home and church, my thoughts are now filled with the New Year. What do I really want to experience in 2009? I have started a "check list" of experiences I wish to have in this brand new year.
In spite of the "up and down and often puzzling US and world economy", I am optimistic about the fulfillment of my "check lists". I often remember the story that Jesus cited in the New Testament about the man who filled his barns with food so that he could have security. His barns ended up destroyed and his "security" was gone. What does this mean? It means that oftentimes our faith is misplaced. Faith in God instead of bank accounts is the only true security. The song "Day by Day" takes on new meaning in this context. We can only live life "day by day" and it is past time to let go of fears about our future and enjoy the journey of life in a day by day experience.
Does this mean we don't plan? No, it means we plan and have faith in God to provide for our desires, dreams, hopes and purpose for our lives. When we open up to God, we open up to experiences, people and events beyond our wildest imaginings. Coincidences, serendipity and "miracles" begin to occur as we "let go and let God".
I am excited about planning a wonderful 2009 year at the church. What a year we have had with the new building addition!!!! We are so blessed with many wonderful visionary people at our church.
I invite you to start 2009 off at our church New Year's Eve Bowl Burning service where we have a chance to "let go of the old unwanted" feelings, experiences, etc. We will write these on paper and burn them. Then we will have an opportunity to write a letter from our heart to God about what we wish to experience in our lives in 2009. These letters will go into envelops and will be mailed back to us in June, 2009.
Then it is time to bring in the New Year with a party at the church. Bring your snacks, games, and most of all your love and enthusiasm to this party and bring in the most wonderful 2009!!!!
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 28th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Preparing for the New Year
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
Sidd Foster, Special Music
_______________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Holiday Events
December 31st: Bowlburning Service and New Year's Eve Party---7:00 PM (see Note from Ellen about description of these events)
Copies of Jack Garner's "Conrad's Christmas"
Jack Garner's rendition of "Conrad's Christmas" is now available on CD for $9.95 at the bookstore. Thank you, Jack, for your always memorable presentation.
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.
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 5th except Sunday mornings and 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)
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 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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