NOTE FROM ELLEN
As I write this I am recovering from laryngitis and a cold. My thanks to Pamela Sybert who took my place last Sunday at the very last minute and from all reports did a marvelous job of doing the service. She as well as Lin Weinberg are in training to become Licensed Unity Teachers and I am very grateful to both of them for all they are doing with the church in so many ways.
I am feeling so much better now and am especially grateful to now be able to speak. I was with my mother and sister when my voice went totally out. My daughter, Susan, who is a nurse practitioner told me not to whisper or even clear my voice so the only way I had to communicate was by pantomine which I have not done in a long time and by writing which takes a while to do.
During this time, my mother, sister and I decided to see a movie so we went to the local Bedford, TX Movie Tavern and watched Australia. The movie focused on the Australian Aborigines who "sing" to find their way through situations. This "singing" is a connection to nature and Spirit/God and is a way they receive guidance. Storytelling is very important to them.
We all have a story to tell with the way we live. One of the characters in the movie said, "In the end all that remains is our story". This has made me realize anew that it is important to focus on the "experience of living and loving". An important question is "What story am I telling by the way I am living?".
We are having a church Christmas decorating party tomorrow evening---- 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
December 7th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
The Wise Men: Seeking Guidance for the Journey
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
_______________________________________________________________________
Church Decorating Party is Tomorrow!!! (Friday, December 5th---7:00 PM)
Bring some snacks and join in the fun. We will be decorating the Christmas tree as well as the rest of the church. This is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit!!! Bring your children!!!
Healing Service---Sunday, December 7th---Led by Church Chaplains
This is a chance to "let go" of the past, heal body/mind/spirit, and connect to God in a personal way.
Santa's Workshop--Saturday, December 13th----Important to sign up in advance
Needing a little extra time to get your shopping done without kids? While you shop they will be making Christmas gifts. Each child should leave with about 10 gifts. Love offering. Contact Mary McFall 566-4642 or ibeuptoit@aol.com
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
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
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.
As I write this I am recovering from laryngitis and a cold. My thanks to Pamela Sybert who took my place last Sunday at the very last minute and from all reports did a marvelous job of doing the service. She as well as Lin Weinberg are in training to become Licensed Unity Teachers and I am very grateful to both of them for all they are doing with the church in so many ways.
I am feeling so much better now and am especially grateful to now be able to speak. I was with my mother and sister when my voice went totally out. My daughter, Susan, who is a nurse practitioner told me not to whisper or even clear my voice so the only way I had to communicate was by pantomine which I have not done in a long time and by writing which takes a while to do.
During this time, my mother, sister and I decided to see a movie so we went to the local Bedford, TX Movie Tavern and watched Australia. The movie focused on the Australian Aborigines who "sing" to find their way through situations. This "singing" is a connection to nature and Spirit/God and is a way they receive guidance. Storytelling is very important to them.
We all have a story to tell with the way we live. One of the characters in the movie said, "In the end all that remains is our story". This has made me realize anew that it is important to focus on the "experience of living and loving". An important question is "What story am I telling by the way I am living?".
We are having a church Christmas decorating party tomorrow evening---- 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
December 7th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
The Wise Men: Seeking Guidance for the Journey
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
_______________________________________________________________________
Church Decorating Party is Tomorrow!!! (Friday, December 5th---7:00 PM)
Bring some snacks and join in the fun. We will be decorating the Christmas tree as well as the rest of the church. This is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit!!! Bring your children!!!
Healing Service---Sunday, December 7th---Led by Church Chaplains
This is a chance to "let go" of the past, heal body/mind/spirit, and connect to God in a personal way.
Santa's Workshop--Saturday, December 13th----Important to sign up in advance
Needing a little extra time to get your shopping done without kids? While you shop they will be making Christmas gifts. Each child should leave with about 10 gifts. Love offering. Contact Mary McFall 566-4642 or ibeuptoit@aol.com
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)
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
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
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
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. Join the meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Denton-Buddhists/ to make sure of the meeting night.
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