NOTE FROM ELLEN
Everyday when I drive past gas stations I marvel at the drop in price in the cost of gas. How could a gallon cost almost $5 a gallon last summer and now be about $1.45 a gallon? And then there are auto makers, banks, and large corporations in trouble. It is difficult not to wonder what is happening to our economy and how all of this change will affect us individually.
It is at times like these that I appreciate the spiritual principles that we teach in Unity. We believe that God is our source for all that we need. This may sound impersonal until we go through a difficult financial challenge. I went through my own personal financial challenge last month as I was facing a house tax which was more than I had anticipated. I knew it was important not to think about the lack but instead to concentrate on the thought that I have all I need to pay the tax. (Thoughts held in mind produce after their kind) I prayed and believed in the idea that God is my source. I brainstormed and thought about selling my Jeep and buying a less expensive car. I went through all kinds of scenarios but throughout the entire process I relied on God to provide the way for me. I have to admit that I was more than shocked and very thankful to go to the mailbox about 3 weeks ago and open up 4 checks from a totally unexpected source which more than covered my tax . What I appreciate about the spiritual principles is that they are practical and work. All of us have challenges which are all different and unique but there is always a "way out" or answer when we focus on God.
God is our source and "with God all things are possible". I will be talking about this topic on Sunday as we explore the role of angels in our lives. We may think we are alone but we are not.
Join us this month as we celebrate Christmas through music, candles, prayer and giving. Look in this email to see all our activities.
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 14th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
The Angels: We Are Never Alone
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
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Christmas Teddy Bears
Unity Church of New Hope Ushering Ministry is collecting bears (and any other new stuffed 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. 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.
Upcoming Holiday Events
December 21st: Candlelighting Service & Christmas Party---7:00 PM
December 31st: Bowlburning Service and New Year's Eve Party---7:00 PM
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
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
he Buddhists are not meeting this month. They will resume again in January.
The weather's getting colder, but the movies are getting hotter. Get the Moviefone Toolbar and see Moviefone's holiday movie guide today.
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