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Unity Church of New Hope Minister's Weekly Update

2009-02-18T15:50:00.000-06:00

Unity Church of New Hope


	Unity Principles
There is only one Presence and one Power active as the universe and as my life, God the Good. Our essence is of God; therefore, we are inherently good. This God essence was fully expressed in Jesus, the Christ. We are co-creators with God, creating reality through thoughts held in mind. Through prayer and meditation, we align our heart-mind with God. Denials and affirmations are tools we use. Through thoughts, words and actions, we live the Truth we know. 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. Unity Church of New Hope 6071 New Hope Road Krugerville, TX 76225 940.365.3435 www.unityofnewhope.org Sunday Services at 11:00a Potluck lunch 2nd Sundays Inspiration and Prayer Line In the DFW area call 214.452.7720 or 877-203-3917

Weekly Update

Reverend Ellen Davis

I have been going through about 4 file cabinets at my house in an attempt to throw away and clear out old stuff. In the process I found an old newspaper article given to me by my mother in 1972 about a lady who wanted to change her life so she made a "wheel of fortune" board with pictures of everything she wanted to have in her life.

This wheel of fortune included a couple holding hands, $5000, a new car, a new organ, etc. Within a year she won $10,000 from a corporation contest, met a man and married him. She received an organ from her new husband as a gift and she bought a new car.

The last paragraph stated her belief in what had happened to her: "If you just open your heart and believe in good things," Doris explains, they're bound to happen. You just train your mind to believe and to hope. I think it's nothing in the world but practical Christianity. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."

See you soon!!!

Love,
Ellen Davis

This Sunday

February 22nd
This Sunday the message will be: Letting Go, by Rev. Ellen Davis
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Before Church
Sunday Morning Coffee Café-10:00 AM
Coffee and Pastries, Fun and Fellowship! The Sunday Morning Coffee Cafe opens at 10am each Sunday. Come and join us for a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Enjoy a pastry and join in fellowship before church. Coffee Mugs are available for purchase. We are selling the beautiful Leanin' Tree Mugs from our bookstore for $8. You can buy one for yourself or donate it to the church.

After Church
Spaghetti Dinner for $5 served by the board of Trustees
Children are free!!! Join us for fun and fellowship!

Announcements and Special Events

March 1st, Special Guest Rev. Ellen Debenport
Rev. Ellen Debenport is a Unity minister who writes and speaks about the power of the human spirit. Her first book, The Five Principles, is to be published by Unity House this spring, and she hosts a radio show called "Absolute Living" on Unity.FM, airing live every Monday at 1 pm. Ellen also serves on the board of directors at Unity Village, overseeing prayer, publications, and education for the movement. She was senior minister at Unity Church of Dallas until the end of 2007 and, starting April 1, will be serving as temporary minister at Unity of Wimberley in the Texas Hill Country.

www.EllenDebenport.com
www.Unity.fm

Presentation: Absolute Living

Plenty of us can recite spiritual principles, and we believe our lives can be transformed. But what are we actually supposed to DO? Rev. Ellen Debenport suggests ways to make ordinary, daily decision based in principle and to live from our highest consciousness. That's how we create the lives we want, and it's how we'll create the kingdom of heaven on earth.

You WannaBe?
WANNABE a better singer? WANNABE a sensational singing STAR for a night? Come to the Singer Wannabe Workshop informational meeting after service on Feb. 22 (12:15 PM). You can learn more in the Feb. newsletter "Clef Notes". Find the newsletter at the church website or email or call Kathryn Kalahan at Unity Counseling Center of New Hope (UCCNH) for more information!
UCCNH-940 206 3549
Kathryn's email is cleopatrakk@gmail.com

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE - February 21st
Give yourself a Valentine's Treat! Kathryn Kalahan Presents;
HEARTS & CHOCOLATE: Essential Love Songs. Featuring: Kathryn's unique styling of - Jazz, Pop, Country, Gospel, Rock, and Original ballads and guest musician, Thad Bonduris!

Admission: Ticket and Chocolate to Share
Tickets in advance $10.00
Tickets at the door $15.00
6:30 PM Share & Compare Chocolates
7:00 PM Concert
Purchase advance ticket via Pay Pal at
www.unityofnewhope.org. click on "donate"
Proceeds will build a new modular stage for the Unity Church music ensemble

Love Tribute Slide Show!
To be included, email a photo of you & someone special (spouse, partner, grandkids, kids, parents, friends, pets) to: cleopatrakk@gmail.com by 2/20/09 5:00p
Questions? call 940 300 9641

Online Information
We have had our new website up for several months now and while things will continue to evolve and change, it is fully operational. As a result, we have lots of useful information and features available to you!

You can read the monthly newsletter online. You can find out about special events, classes and other happenings at the church. You can learn about various opportunities to server your church. You can tithe online... and more!

For members of the church, you may have an email account and an online calendar @unityofnewhope.org. The calendar will even send you alerts about upcoming events. Contact Lane Pierce to take advantage of this.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

Web Page: http://www.unitychurchofnewhope.org
Internal Web Page: http://tinyurl.com/7gfzcc
Church Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6vanph
Weekly Update Letter: http://ucnh-weekly.blogspot.com/

Classes and Get Togethers

Always check the Events Calendar for class scheduling.

SUNDAY
Artist's Way - Each Sunday at 9:30a
Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker
Unity Church of New Hope has a very active Artist's Way Cluster. The group is studying The Artist's Way-A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. They have been meeting since November and are reporting some exciting breakthroughs.

Facilitator Lisa Reed said, "Pick up your book at the church bookstore and join us! The group is a fun and welcoming bunch. Stop by our new blog http://newhopeartistsway.blogspot.com to get caught up and feel free to call me if you have any questions." Lisa can be reached at 925-305-7675 or reedlisa.1@gmail.com.

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron, available in the bookstore.

Spirit Quest - Every other Sunday at 6:00p
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com

MONDAY
Yoga - Monday at 6:30p
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 - 1st and 3rd Monday at 7:30p
Lane Pierce, Facilitator
Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. Check the church calendar for details. Each session is a new experience! Please join our 'meetup' group to receive announcements and reminders http://www.meetup.com/meditation101/

WEDNESDAY
Spiritual Discussion Class - 10:30a
Rev. Ellen Davis, Facilitator

Huna Study Group - 7:00p
Michael Longshore and Judy Prouty, Facilitators
This class will be conducted over 15 weeks. The first 3 weeks will be a time for the people to gather and for the group to organize. A love offering of $10 would be appreciated. For more information email Michael at: atasteofalchemy@aol.com

Visioning Class - Wednesday at 7:30p
Rev. 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 in any 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.

On The Bookshelf

The bookstore has recently received copies of ...

Slim Down Now!
If you have decided to get healthier and slim down this year, visit the bookstore and pick up a copy of Slim Down Now. This "Therapy on a CD" is available now to help you reprogram your beliefs about your ability to be thinner and healthier. The cost is $35 and since they have been donated, it is 100% profit to the church. There are five available so get yours right away!

Incense - Books - Videos - Music - Jewelry

In Closing
We thrive because of you. Your attendance and generous donations are continuously helping Unity, the community and the planet. Come and be with us this Sunday.

In Love and Light,
Rev. Ellen Davis

Update: Unity of New Hope, Feb. 12th

2009-02-13T08:17:00.001-06:00

Unity Church of New Hope

Weekly Update Thursday, February 12, 2009

A NOTE FROM ELLEN

Valentine's Day is almost here!!! Reactions about this day vary from person to person depending on our past experiences with this day and what is happening in our lives now.

This time of year always brings back memories for me from 10 years ago in 1999. My youngest daughter, Susan, was pregnant and was ordered to strict bed rest by her doctor. I came to Springfield, Missouri for 3 weeks to take care of both her and my very active 5-year-old grandson, Marshall and my step grandson, Chris.

We all wondered when the new baby would arrive and were anxiously awaiting her arrival. I also wondered what the baby would look like as Dave the father is blond and Susan has dark hair.

The biggest surprise was the actual date of birth---Valentine's Day on February 14th, 1999. I remember going up to the hospital and seeing Rebecca for the first time. Marshall jumped up and down saying "She is like us" meaning there was very dark hair.

Rebecca is all girl who loves hearts, flowers and especially pets. She had a choice between a salt water aquarium or a birthday party this year and there was no problem---she immediately chose the aquarium.

No matter what your circumstance in life, Valentine's Day can be a celebration of love for yourself, friends and loved ones in your life.

Happy Valentine's Day to each one of you!!!!

Love,

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.

Unity Church of New Hope

6071 New Hope Road

Krugerville, TX 76225

940.365.3435

http://www.unityofnewhope.org

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday

Potluck lunch every 2nd Sunday of every month

February 15th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister

Finding Your Divine Purpose

(From The Four Spiritual Laws of Spirituality by Edwene Gaines)

Kathryn Kalahan, Music Direct or

Congregational meeting immediately after church when board members will be elected and information about the church will be shared. All are invited to attend.

Sunday Morning Coffee Café—10:00 AM

Coffee and Pastries, Fun and Fellowship! The Sunday Morning Coffee Cafe opens at 10am each Sunday. Come and join us for a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Enjoy a pastry and join in fellowship before church.

Coffee Mugs are available for purchase. We are selling the beautiful Leanin' Tree Mugs from our bookstore for $8. You can buy one for yourself or donate it to the church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DON'T MISS OUR GUEST SPEAKER ON MARCH 1^ST

Rev. Ellen Debenport is a Unity minister who writes and speaks about the power of the human spirit. Her first book, The Five Principles, is to be published by Unity House this spring, and she hosts a radio show called "Absolute Living" on Unity.FM, airing live every Monday at 1 pm. Ellen also serves on the board of directors at Unity Village, overseeing prayer, publications, and education for the movement. She was senior minister at Unity Church of Dallas until the end of 2007 and, starting April 1, will be serving as temporary minister at Unity of Wimberley in the Texas Hill Country.

www.EllenDebenport.com

www.Unity.fm

TALK TITLE: Absolute Living

Plenty of us can recite spiritual principles, and we believe our lives can be transformed. But what are we actually supposed to DO? Rev. Ellen Debenport suggests ways to make ordinary, daily decision based in principle and to live from our highest consciousness. That's how we create the lives we want, and it's how we'll create the kingdom of heaven on earth.

WANNABE a better singer? WANNABE a sensational singing STAR for a night? Come to the Singer Wannabe Workshop informational meeting after service on Feb. 22 (12:15 PM). You can learn more in the Feb. newsletter "Clef Notes". Find the newsletter at the church website or email or call Kathryn Kalahan at Unity Counseling Center of New Hope (UCCNH) for more information!

UCCNH—940 206 3549

Kathryn's email is cleopatrakk@gmail.com

Next Spaghetti Dinner served by our Board of Trustees on February 22, 2009

Our last spaghetti dinner was enjoyed by many people so we have decided to have another one immediately after the church service. $5 per person, children free.

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE – February 21^st

Give yourself a Valentine's Treat! Kathryn Kalahan Presents;

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE: Essential Love Songs. Featuring: Kathryn's unique styling of – Jazz, Pop, Country, Gospel, Rock, and Original ballads and guest musician, Thad Bonduris!

Admission: Ticket and Chocolate to Share

Tickets in advance $10.00

Tickets at the door $15.00

6:30 PM Share & Compare Chocolates

7:00 PM Concert

Purchase advance ticket via Pay Pal at

www.unityofnewhope.org. click on "donate"

Proceeds will build a new modular stage for the Unity Church music ensemble

Love Tribute Slide Show!

To be included, email a photo of you & someone special (spouse, partner, grandkids, kids, parents, friends, pets) to: cleopatrakk@gmail.com

by 2/20/09 5:00 PM Questions? Call 940 300 9641

Church Website

We have had our new website up for several months now and while things will continue to evolve and change, it is fully operational. As a result, we have lots of useful information and features available to you!

You can read the monthly newsletter online. You can find out about special events, classes and other happenings at the church. You can learn about various opportunities to server your church. You can tithe online... and more!

For members of the church, you may have an email account and an online calendar. The calendar will even send you alerts about upcoming events. Contact Lane Pierce to take advantage of this.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

Web Page: http://www.unitychurchofnewhope.org

Internal Web Page: http://tinyu rl.com/7gfzcc

Church Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6vanph

Weekly Update Letter: http://ucnh-weekly.blogspot.com/

CLASSES

Always check the Events Calendar at http://tinyurl.com/6vanph for class scheduling.

SUNDAY

Artist's Way – Each Sunday at 9:30a

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

Unity Church of New Hope has a very active Artist's Way Cluster. The group is studying The Artist's Way-A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. They have been meeting since November and are reporting some exciting breakthroughs.

Facilitator Lisa Reed said, "Pick up your book at the church bookstore and join us! The group is a fun and welcoming bunch. Stop by our new blog http://newhopeartistsway.blogspot.com to get caught up and feel free to call me if you have any questions." Lisa can be reached at 925-305-7675 or reedlisa.1@gmail.com.

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron, available in the bookstore.

Spirit Quest – Every other Sunday at 6:00p

Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com

MONDAY

Yoga – Monday at 6:30p

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 – 1^st and 3^rd Monday at 7:30p

Lane Pierce, Facilitator

Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. Check the church calendar for details. Each session is a new experience!

WEDNESDAY

Spiritual Discussion Class – 10:30a

Rev. Ellen Davis, Facilitator

Huna Study Group – 7:00p

Michael Longshore and Judy Prouty, Facilitators

This class will be conducted over 15 weeks. The first 3 weeks will be a time for the people to gather and for the group to organize. A love offering of $10 would be appreciated. For more information email Michael at: atasteofalchemy@aol.com

Visioning Class – Wednesday at 7:30p

Rev. 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 in any 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.

On the Bookshelf

The bookstore has recently received copies of …

Slim Down Now!

If you have decided to get healthier and slim down this year, visit the bookstore and pick up a copy of Slim Down Now. This "Therapy on a CD" is available now to help you reprogram your beliefs about your ability to be thinner and healthier. The cost is $35 and since they have been donated, it is 100% profit to the church. There are five available so get yours right away!

Incense – Books – Videos – Music – Jewelry

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, February 5th

2009-02-05T08:57:00.001-06:00

Unity Church of New Hope

Weekly Update Thursday, February 5, 2009

A NOTE FROM ELLEN

It is that time of year I personally do not particularly like because it is income tax time. Not only does it take a lot of time to figure things out but like so many others I have been looking at the statements coming in from investment companies and have noticed a marked decrease in the balances due to the downturn in the economy. Our country is going through lots of economic changes with corporations downsizing or going bankrupt, etc. I fully understand how easy it is to become emotionally affected by concern about finances, both personally and nationally.

At the same time I have reflected back over my life and can remember times when it was much worse for me in every way. This time gave me what I like to call my "spiritual muscles" because I was doing what the Israelites were doing in the wilderness---receiving day-by-day manna from God. Every time I now wonder about how I am going to "make it", I know it is time to "let go" and turn the whole situation over to God. I am always amazed at the unexpected income or circumstances that show up.

I think it is very sad to read or hear in the news that someone has committed suicide over the loss of the value of their stocks. Financial income and stability are very important but not the most important thing in life. Love is the most important and the Bible reiterates this truth over and over again. I believe that when we die and have a "life review", we won't be judged by how much money we had but by the love we gave out to the world and especially people in our lives.

February is the month of love and a good time to commit to more fully loving all those who are in our lives. As the Unity song goes "Love is nothing until you give it away, and you end up having more".

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate "Love in Action" in our church. We will have a special Sunday service with Pamela Sybert who is in charge of our Volunteer program giving the Sunday talk. Pamela is an expert on volunteerism at the University of North Texas and she is also working her way towards becoming a Licensed Unity Teacher. I will be in attendance as a part of the congregation. Her talk will be followed by a very special potluck with "surprises" at each seat so you won't want to miss this potluck. Bring your favorite dish and join us.

Enjoy the journey….

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.

Unity Church of New Hope

6071 New Hope Road

Krugerville, TX 76225

940.365.3435

http://www.unityofnewhope.org

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday

Potluck lunch every 2nd Sunday of every month

February 8th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister

Love in Action, Pamela Sybert---guest speaker

Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Sunday Morning Coffee Café—10:00 AM

Coffee Mugs are available for purchase. We are selling the beautiful Leanin' Tree Mugs from our bookstore for $8. You can buy one for yourself or donate it to the church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE – February 21st

Give yourself a Valentine's Treat! Kathryn Kalahan Presents;

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE: Essential Love Songs. Featuring: Kathryn's unique styling of – Jazz, Pop, Country, Gospel, Rock, and Original ballads and a special mystery guest musician!

Admission: Ticket and Chocolate to Share

Tickets in advance $10.00

Tickets at the door $15.00

6:30 PM Share & Compare Chocolates

7:00 PM Concert

This fundraiser will support the building of a new MODULAR MUSIC STAGE designed for the Sanctuary by Herman Oosterwijk. Herman and Mic Birze plan to build this versatile unit as soon as funds are available.

Next Spaghetti Dinner on February 22, 2009

Our last spaghetti dinner was enjoyed by many people so we have decided to have another one immediately after the church service. $5 per person, children free.

4 Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines books have arrived. Be sure to get your copy plus browse at the many items we have for sale at our bookstore.

WANNABE a better singer? WANNABE a sensational singing STAR for a night? Come to the Singer Wannabe Workshop informational meeting after service on Feb. 22 (12:15 PM). You can learn more in the Feb. newsletter "Clef Notes". Find the newsletter at the church website (thanks, Lane Pierce!) or email or call Kathryn Kalahan at Unity Counseling Center of New Hope (UCCNH) for more information!

UCCNH—940 206 3549

Kathryn's email is cleopatrakk@gmail.com

Church Website

For members of the church, you may have an email account and an online calendar. The calendar will even send you alerts about upcoming events. Contact Lane Pierce to take advantage of this.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

Web Page: ht tp://www.unitychurchofnewhope.org

Internal Web Page: http://tinyu rl.com/7gfzcc

Church Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6vanph

Weekly Update Letter: http://ucnh-weekly.blogspot.com/

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, February 8th: Potluck---Volunteer Appreciation Sunday

CLASSES

Always check the Events Calendar at http://tinyurl.com/6vanph for class scheduling.

SUNDAY

Artist's Way – Each Sunday at 9:30a

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron, available in the bookstore.

Spirit Quest – Every other Sunday at 6:00p

Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com

MONDAY

Yoga – Monday at 6:30p

Sue Greenwood, Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist

This class is for all levels, anyone who wants to 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 – 1^st and 3^rd Monday at 7:30p

Lane Pierce, Facilitator

Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul. Check the church calendar for details. Each session is a new experience!

WEDNESDAY

Spiritual Discussion Class – 10:30a

Rev. Ellen Davis, Facilitator

Huna Study Group – 7:00p

Michael Longshore and Judy Prouty, Facilitators

Visioning Class – Wednesday at 7:30p

Rev. 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.

This class is supported by love offerings.

A Vision Book is really an inventory of your desires - come stock your shelves.

On the Bookshelf

The bookstore has recently received copies of …

Slim Down Now!

Incense – Books – Videos – Music – Jewelry

Update, Unity of New Hope, January 29th

2009-01-30T08:05:00.000-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

About a month ago I was sitting at my desk at the church and heard a tapping noise. I opened my door and saw a bird tapping at the glass in the church window visible from the chair in my office. This was the beginning of a barrage of tapping by various birds at the window for most of the month.

Dale Yeatts and Linda D'amanda were at the church one Saturday working on the various IRS required financials for the church when the "tap—tap—tap" occurred. Dale asked me about the tapping noise and I pointed to the bird. He said that when he and his wife, Linda, moved into their house birds were tapping at their window and they were puzzled by it until they found out that the previous owner would give the birds food after they tapped. It was a learned behavior on their part.

I have been thinking about any possible meaning of the birds tapping. Some people have told me that the birds are seeing themselves in the windows and tapping to get their mirror image to respond. But… why didn't they do this before now?

In the Native American culture birds are a symbol of a message from God or the Great Spirit. In dream symbology birds are a symbol of the ability to soar to higher awareness.

And, yes, I have heard that birds tap when someone is going to die.

Whatever the reason for the birds doing their "thing", I have enjoyed the diversion. I will be hard at work on various church projects and the tapping brings me into another awareness of nature. I invariably stop and think about life and its many mysteries and the wonder of it all. Maybe that in itself is the message---being aware of the interconnectedness of nature.

Don't miss the Pancake Breakfast at 10:00 AM this Sunday. Plus, Sidd Foster will be doing our music and we always enjoy her music.

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
February 1st: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Importance of Commitment

(From The Four Spiritual Laws of Spirituality by Edwene Gaines)

Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Sidd Foster: Special Music

Sunday Morning Coffee Café—10:00 AM
Coffee and Pastries, Fun and Fellowship! The Sunday Morning Coffee Cafe opens at 10am each Sunday. Come and join us for a cup of joe and a bite of something sweet before service. Bring a crossword puzzle or a topic to share. Love Offering accepted.

Mugs---At the Coffee Café we will be selling the beautiful Leanin' Tree Mugs from our bookstore for $8. You can buy one for yourself or for the church to use during the Coffee Café and other special occasions. $1 from each sale will go towards the Café for coffees and pastries.

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE

Give yourself a Valentine's Treat!

February 21 Kathryn Kalahan Presents:

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE: Essential Love Songs

Featuring: Kathryn's unique styling of –

Jazz, Pop, Country, Gospel, Rock, and Original ballads -

- and a special mystery guest musician!

Admission: Ticket and Chocolate to Share

Tickets in advance $10.00

Tickets at the door $15.00

6:30 PM - Share & Compare Chocolates & enjoy a $1.00 beverage

7:00 PM Concert

Funds raised (after expenses) will support the building of a new

MODULAR MUSIC STAGE designed for the Sanctuary by

Herman Oosterwijk. Herman and Mic Birze plan to built this versatile, movable, inspirational unit as soon as funds are available

Send Sue to Chaplain Training

Thanks to all of you who are generously supporting Sue Greenwood going to Charlotte, North Carolina on March 26-28th for Prayer Chaplain Training. She now has the miles needed plus $275 of the $380 needed for the tuition costs of the course.

With Ev Harman-Ahmad in Africa we need a person here who can train new prayer chaplains. The cost for the actual training is $380 plus expenses to get there and back. She will try to make arrangements to find someone at the church to stay with or stay in a hotel. She will provide her own meals and incidentals. We will be collecting money through special events plus there will be a donation box in Fellowship Hall. All donations will be welcome no matter how large. Thanks Sue, for your desire in receiving this training and working with our church in this way.

Mark Your Calendar

The Special Events committee met over 2 hours to plan activities for the year. Lots of fun events are planned throughout the year. Coming events are below:

Sunday, February 1^st: Pancake breakfast before church ($5 per person)

Pancakes, syrup, butter, coffee, juice

Potlucks 2^nd Sunday of every month

Sunday, February 8^th: Potluck---Volunteer Appreciation Sunday

ARTIST'S WAY

"Unity Church of New Hope has a very active Artist's Way Cluster - The group is studying "The Artist's Way-A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" by Julia Cameron. They have been meeting since November and are reporting some exciting breakthroughs.

Facilitator Lisa Reed said "Pick up your book at the church bookstore and join us! The group is a fun and welcoming bunch who invites you to join at 9:30 a.m.on Sundays. Stop by our new blog http://newhopeartistsway.blogspot.com/ to get caught up and feel free to call me if you have any questions." Lisa can be reached at 925-305-7675 or reedlisa.1@gmail.com

Slim Down Now!
If you have decided to get healthier and slim down this year, visit the bookstore and pick up a copy of Slim Down Now. This "Therapy on a CD" is available now to help you reprogram your beliefs about your ability to be thinner and healthier. The cost is $35 and since they have been donated, it is 100% profit to the church. There are five available so get yours right away!

_______________________________________________________________

CHURCH WEBSITE----

We have had our new website up for several months now and while things will continue to evolve and change, it is fully operational. As a result, we have lots of useful information and features available to you!

Would you like to have an email address? This is available to church members only. You can get <yourname>@unityofnewhope.org as an email address if you like. You can have this gather=2 0all your email from existing email address of forward to an existing email. Get with Lane and he will help you configure it.

Would you like to have an online calendar? You can share and keep track of events at the church on your personal electronic calendar as well. Get reminders by email or even to your cell phone. Again, see Lane if you would like to take advantage of this. Church members only.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

Web Page: http://www.unitychurchofnewhope.org
Internal Web Page: http://sites.google.com/a/unityofnewhope.org/unityofnewhope-intraweb or http://tinyu rl.com/7gfzcc
Church Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6vanph
Weekly Update Letter: http://ucnh-weekly.blogspot.com/
IT Admin email: lane@unityofnewhope.org

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
(1st and 3rd 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 Monday night meditation begins on January 4th and will run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Check the church calendar for details. You can access all events on the church calendar at http://tinyurl.com/6vanph.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION CLASS
10:30 AM Ellen Davis Facilitator

HUNA LETTERS------NEW CLASS
7:00 PM
Facilitators: Michael Longshore, Judy Prouty, Lane Pierce

This class will be conducted over 15 weeks. The first 3 weeks will be a time for the people to gather and for the group to organize. A love offering of $10 would be appreciated. For more information email Michael at: atasteofalchemy@aol.com

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators

The class is currently working on putting=2 0their 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 i n any 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.

Update: Unity of New Hope, January 22nd

2009-01-22T12:51:00.001-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

During the Presidential campaign we heard the words "hope" and "change" used over and over by the candidates. Although these words were used specifically for desired changes in our nation, we can use these words for own lives.

Have you given up hope in some area of your life? Maybe you have tried and tried to lose weight, have a loving relationship, become financially prosperous, find a job, be cured of a physical challenge, etc. and nothing seems to work.

To lose hope is to actually claim, feel and think that the universe/God/Spirit cannot help us in dealing with these situations. All the effort we expend to have things work out could manifest much easier and quicker by connecting with God and "asking" in prayer for the help we need. In the New Testament, Jesus gave thanks and prayed before performing miracles.

If there is an area in your life that is troubling, connect to God and ask God for the help you need. Be open and receptive to answers. Be willing to follow the guidance you receive. When you pray, you not only receive help but you connect with the energy of love, which is so renewing and restoring. This energy will sustain you through crisis and give you the strength, wisdom and insight to move through all the changes in your life.

Start your Sunday off at the coffee cafe at 10:00, attend the service and then enjoy the fellowship and food at the spaghetti dinner.

(From The Four Spiritual Laws of Spirituality by Edwene Gaines)

Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Sunday Morning Coffee Cafe
Coffee and Pastries, Fun and Fellowship! The Sunday Morning Coffee Cafe opens at 10am each Sunday. Come and join us for a cup of joe and a bite of something sweet before service. Bring a crossword puzzle or a topic to share.

Send Sue to Chaplain Training

Sue Greenwood is going to Charlotte, North Carolina on March 26-28th for Prayer Chaplain Training. With Ev Harman-Ahmad in Africa we need a person here who can train new prayer chaplains. The cost for the actual training is $380 plus expenses to get there and back. She will try to make arrangements to find someone at the church to stay with or stay in a hotel. She will provide her own meals and incidentals. We will be collecting money through special events plus there will be a donation box in Fellowship Hall. All donations will be welcome no matter how large. Thanks Sue, for your desire in receiving this training and working with our church in this way.

Mark Your Calendar

The Special Events committee met over 2 hours to plan activities for the year. Lots of fun events are planned throughout the year. Coming events are below:

Sunday, January 25^th: Spaghetti dinner for $5 per person, children free

Pasta, Sauce, Salad, Bread, Tea

Sunday, February 1^st: Pancake breakfast before church ($5 per person)

Pancakes, syrup, butter, coffee, juice

Potlucks 2^nd Sunday of every month

Interested in becoming a member of the church? Attend one of the Membership meetings that are scheduled in January:

January 15^th: 7:00 P M

January 25^th: 12:30 PM

ARTIST'S WAY

Facilitator Lisa Reed said " Pick up your book at the church bookstore and join us! The group is a fun and welcoming bunch who invites you to join at 9:30 a.m.on Sundays. Stop by our new blog http://newhopeartistsway.blogspot.com/ to get caught up and feel free to call me if you have any questions". Lisa can be reached at 925-305-7675 or reedlisa.1@gmail.com

Would you like to have an email address? This is available to church members only. You can get <yourname>@unityofnewhope.org as an email address if you like. You can have this gather all your email from existing email address of forward to an existing email. Get with Lane and he will help you configure it.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION CLASS
10:30 AM Ellen Davis Facilitator

HUNA LETTERS------NEW CLASS
7:00 PM
Facilitators: Michael Longshore, Judy Prouty, Lane Pierce

This class will be conducted over 15 weeks. The first 3 weeks will be a time for the people to gather and for the group to organize. A love offering of $10 would be appreciated. For more information email Michael at: atasteofalchemy@aol.com

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators

The class is currently working on putting=2 0their 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 i n any 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.

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, January 15th

2009-01-15T10:53:00.000-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Last week I set the alarm clock and woke up just before the alarm clock went off. How many times have you had this happen? I am always amazed when this occurs.

I started thinking about how this works. I set in my mind a specific time to wake up and go to sleep trusting in the alarm clock. But since I wake up just before the alarm clock, then something in my mind is geared to help me wake up at the time I want.

Think what this means for our lives. All you have to do is "set in your mind" whatever it is you want to experience and then trust life to bring it to you.

The most difficult part is not to worry or think about it. All of us tend to get in the way of what we want by fear or worry. No wonder Jesus said over and over "Fear not" and yet we are guilty of fearing that we won't have a good outcome of our lives.

I have always found that the things that don't mean as much to me tend to manifest quickly while the most seemingly more important things such as finances don't seem to manifest as quickly. I know I get in the way of a bigger manifestation by my worry and fear.

How do we reverse that? By giving life the "light touch". This takes a lot of trust and faith in God to provide for us and we have to let go of a lot of control as well as fear. And we have to be specific as well.

We have so much good going on at our church. Check below to see what is going on in the next few weeks.

Enjoy the journey of life!!

(From The Four Spiritual Laws of Spirituality by Edwene Gaines)

Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Send Sue to Chaplain Training

Sue Greenwood is going to Charlotte, North Carolina on March 26-28th for Prayer Chaplain Training. With Ev Harman-Ahmad in Africa we need a person here who can train new prayer chaplains. The cost for the actual training is $380 plus expenses to get there and back. Sue has an American Airlines Advantage account and could accept miles for the ticket if you can spare them. She would need a total of 25,000 miles. If you have air travel points you would be willing to donate, email Sue at su3f@yahoo.com. She will try to make arrangements to find someone at the church to stay with or stay in a hotel. She will provide her own meals and incidentals. We will be collecting money through special events plus there will be a donation box in Fellowship Hall. All donations will be welcome no matter how large. Thanks Sue, for your desire in receiving this training and working with our church in this way.

Mark Your Calendar

The Special Events committee met over 2 hours to plan activities for the year. Lots of fun events are planned throughout the year. Coming events are below:

Sunday, January 25^th: Spaghetti dinner for $5 per person, children free

Pasta, Sauce, Salad, Bread, Tea

Sunday, February 1^st: Pancake breakfast before church ($5 per person)

Pancakes, syrup, butter, coffee, juice

Potlucks 2^nd Sunday of every month

Interested in becoming a member of the church? Attend one of the Membership meetings that are scheduled in January:

January 15^th: 7:00 P M

January 25^th: 12:30 PM

________________________________________________________________

CHURCH WEBSITE----

We have had our new website up for several months now and while things will continue to evolve and change, it is fully operational. As a result, we have lots of useful information and features available to you!

Would you like to have an email address? This is available to church members only. You can get <yourname>@unityofnewhope.org as an email address if you like. You can have this gather all your email from existing email address of forward to an existing email. Get with Lane and he will help you configure it.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

Web Page: http://www.unitychurchofnewhope.org
Internal Web Page: http://sites.google.com/a/unityofnewhope.org/unityofnewhope-intraweb or http://tinyurl.com/7gfzcc
Church Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6vanph
Weekly Update Letter: http://ucnh-weekly.blogspot.com/
IT Admin email: lane@unityofnewhope.org

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
(1st and 3rd 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 isMonday night meditation begins on January 4th and will run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Check the church calendar for details. You can access all events on the church calendar at http://tinyurl.com/6vanph.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION CLASS
10:30 AM Ellen Davis Facilitator

HUNA LETTERS------NEW CLASS
7:00 PM
Facilitators: Michael Longshore, Judy Prouty, Lane Pierce

This class will be conducted over 15 weeks. The first 3 weeks will be a time for the people to gather and for the group to organize. A love offering of $10 would be appreciated. For more information email Michael at: atasteofalchemy@aol.com

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators

The class is currently working on putting=2 0their 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 in any 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.

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, January 9th

2009-01-09T12:37:00.001-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

One of the more difficult spiritual lessons that we teach in Unity is that we have a "need" for every experience that we have. Louise Hay in her many books explains this principle very well. You Can Heal Your Life book is probably her best book on this subject.

I have personally been doing a lot of thinking about that principle during the last 2 months as I have had a cold that I just could not shake. I am finally coming to the end of the cold and a "light bulb" went off in my mind. All during the busy holidays and up through today I have noticed that even though I was not feeling particularly well, I have been feeling very energized too. It seemed an odd combination to be sick and energized too.

But then I realized that I have put a priority on lots of rest and self care in order to heal. If I was at the church and felt my energy fading, I would go home and take a nap. I did not want the possibility of a relapse. I deliberately gave myself permission to sleep late. I did not do things that would deplete my energy.

I am now realizing that I have needed to rest and take better care of myself for months. I needed a "health time out" (plus good daily self care) to regroup but never took one so my body forced me to do it by getting sick. Now that I am feeling so much better, I am looking at the yearly church calendar and planning "time outs" and rest on my days off.

We each have our own situations to look at but we draw to our lives exactly what we need to help us "wake up" to what is missing or needs to be changed. If you have lost your job, you probably need or deeply desire a change. Life will sometimes "kick in" and help you out by causing a loss of a job. This extends into all areas: relationships, finances, health, etc.

Basically life is "on our side" no matter what is going on. The good news is that we can "tune in" to guidance and help through prayer and meditation. Jesus called this help the inner comforter. If you have questions about your experiences, ask and you will receive the answers you are needing.

This Sunday we are having Dwain Briggs as a guest musician. Don't miss his beautiful and inspirational music.

Plus we are having our first potluck in months as our kitchen is now ready and we have lots of room.

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
January 11th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director
Dwain Briggs, Special Music

CHURCH POTLUCKS WILL RESUME THIS COMING SUNDAY, JAN. 11TH. We have a new eating area and kitchen to enjoy (thanks so much to Mik Birze for all his work). Bring your favorite dish and enjoy fellowship and fun.
_______________________________________________________________________

CHURCH WEBSITE----

We have had our new website up for several months now and while things will continue to evolve and change, it is fully operational. As a result, we have lots of useful information and features available to you!

Would you like to have an email address? This is available to church members only. You can get <yourname>@unityofnewhope.org as an email address if you like. You can have this gather all your email from existing email address of forward to an existing email. Get with Lane and he will help you configure it.

Here are some handy internet addresses you can plug into your web browser;

Web Page: http://www.unitychurchofnewhope.org
Internal Web Page: http://sites.google.com/a/unityofnewhope.org/unityofnewhope-intraweb or http://tinyurl.com/7gfzcc
Church Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6vanph
Weekly Update Letter: http://ucnh-weekly.blogspot.com/
IT Admin email: lane@unityofnewhope.org

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
(1st and 3rd 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 isMonday night meditation begins on January 4th and will run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Check the church calendar for details. You can access all events on the church calendar at http://tinyurl.com/6vanph.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION CLASS
10:30 AM Ellen Davis Facilitator

HUNA LETTERS------NEW CLASS
7:00 PM
Facilitators: Michael Longshore, Judy Prouty, Lane Pierce

This class will be conducted over 15 weeks. The first 3 weeks will be a time for the people to gather and for the group to organize. A love offering of $10 would be appreciated. For more information email Michael at: atasteofalchemy@aol.com

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 in any 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.

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, December 27th

2008-12-27T21:53:00.001-06:00

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
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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.

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, December 18th

2008-12-19T08:15:00.000-06:00

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
_______________________________________________________________________
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.

Update: Unity of New Hope, December 11th

2008-12-11T15:49:00.001-06:00

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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.

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Update, Unity of New Hope, December 4th

2008-12-04T10:44:00.001-06:00

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.

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.

Help with table at Aubrey Tree Lighting

2008-12-01T09:39:00.000-06:00

Good morning all!

For the Aubrey Main Street Tree lighting on Thursday, here is what we need so that Unity Church of New Hope has some visibility:

Table and someone who can haul it

Goodies--candy, cookies, treats for approx 150-- I will commit to 3 dozen cookies--anyone else?

(I say pass on providing beveridges--keep it simple!)

Flyers/packets/church info

Table cloth

Decorations for table-I will bring something festive

We can set up at 4:30 and the event begins at 5:30

If you know people in the church that would be interested in helping, please pass this on. I neglected to mention it at church yesterday, so I fear we may need more volunteers.

Call me or email me if you are able to help out. I will be in the general vicinity of the Fire Station pavillion at 4:30.

Thanks in advance for your participation!

Lisa

925-305-7675

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Update: Unity of New Hope, November 29th

2008-11-29T14:49:00.001-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

       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
_______________________________________________________________________

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.

Reminder: Thanksgiving Potluck and Leo Booth

2008-11-22T09:54:00.001-06:00

Tomorrow (Sunday, November 23rd) is our first Thanksgiving Potluck in our new addition The church is providing meat and is inviting everyone to bring their favorite holiday dish.

Rev. Leo Booth who is an internationally known dynamic speaker will be doing our Sunday morning talk entitled "Dancing in Spiritual Awareness". After potluck he will be facilitating a workshop that you will not want to miss.

See you tomorrow!!!!

Ellen Davis

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Update: Unity Church of New Hope, November 20th

2008-11-20T17:00:00.001-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

    Last week, I asked my 7 year old granddaughter, Grace, what she wanted for Christmas. Immediately she answered that she wanted a Webkinz for Christmas. I have been out of the world of children for a long time so I was not exactly sure what she was talking about. After she went to school, I made a trip to Hallmark to get some Christmas Cards and "lo and behold" there was a huge display of Webkinz which are small stuffed animals with a code on them. When you buy one, you enter the code onto the Webkinz site and then you receive an Owner's certificate plus there is a lot of interactive fun activities to do on the site.
     When Grace came home, I took her to Hallmark to select a Webkin and she was in "heaven". She held each animal and was in awe that she was about to get one for Christmas. There was a sale and by the time we were through, I had bought her a pony webkin with an ou tfit to play with that she could have now and and a Dalmatian Webkin and outfit she could have on Christmas.
      We went home and the next big challenge was actually getting on the Webkinz website. Evidently lots of people were on the site and there was a message that kept repeating to "try again as the site is full". Grace kept making comments about her 10 year old cousin, Rebecca, who has lots of Webkinz animals, saying she bet that Rebecca was tying up the website. Finally I suggested she call Rebecca.

Grace called Rebecca who was thrilled to hear from Grace. At the end I saw Grace shut her eyes gearing up her nerve. I wondered what she was doing until she said to Rebecca "I love you" and then she tensed up. Rebecca replied "I love you too" and there was a huge smile on Grace's face.

I have been thinking about that episode a lot because it is so difficult for some people to express love to others. There is a fear that it might be taken the wrong way or there might be an ulterior motive behind it.

      Acting from a spiritual place of unconditional love is the only commandment that Jesus gave us. All we have to do is love God, love ourselves and love others to experience "heaven on earth".
      Don't miss the opportunity this coming Sunday to see and hear Rev. Leo Booth who is an ordained Unity minister but very well known by millions and is in demand as a speaker.
      And don't miss the most wonderful potluck of the year---Thanksgiving Potluck. The church is providing the meat and you are invited to bring your favorite holiday dish.

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 23rd: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Dancing in Spiritual Awareness, Guest Speaker---Rev. Leo Booth

Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

Reverend Leo is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, and trainer on all aspects of spirituality and recovery from depression, addictions, or compulsive behaviors, and low self-esteem. He holds a Masters degree in Theology from King's College, London, England, and is a Certified Addictions Counselor and a Certified Eating Disorders Counselor, and a Spiritual Consultant to several treatment centers. In addition to specific in-services and lectures on religious addiction and abuse, Reverend Leo presents workshops, lectures, and training on a broad spectrum of issues to a variety of organizations and institutions. He is contributing columnist to several publications. Reverend Leo has appeared on such television shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Geraldo, and others.

Reverend Leo was born in England and raised in a home divided by religious arguments. Driven and ambitious, he became one of the youngest rectors in England. He also became an alcoholic. After a drunken car crash in 1977 that led to his treatment for alcoholism, he subsequently devoted his work to helping addicts and others who suffer from low self-esteem. From his work as both minister and an addictions counselor, he has developed a new spiritual model based on Choice, Action, Responsibility, and Empowerment.

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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 14^th.

This is a treasured tradition at Unity. Please begin bringing your animals next Sunday, November 23rd. The last day will be Sunday, December 14^th.

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.&n bsp; 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. We are just about ready for total use of the kitchen.....!!!!!

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

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.

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, November 20th

2008-11-20T16:07:00.000-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

See you soon!

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

CHURCH SILENT AUCTION POSTPONED UNTIL 2009

Christmas Teddy Bears

This is a treasured tradition at Unity. Please begin bringing your animals next Sunday, November 23rd. The last day will be Sunday, December 14^th.

Thank you all for your generosity.

Collecting Winter Coats

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Building Report

Raising Dough for Our Kitchen

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

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
Wednes day207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

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Update: Unity of New Hope, November 13th

2008-11-13T08:58:00.001-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

     I am at my oldest daughter's home in Belleville, Illinois just across the river from St. Louis. Sharon is on a work-related trip and I am staying with my 2 grandchildren until tomorrow when I fly back home.
     I am back into the world of elementary school right now as I "help" with homework. Grace is in the 2nd grade and has "algebra"?? homework? Did I have algebra in the 2nd grade? I picked up Garrett from band practice yesterday. We went to gymnastics on Monday. Normally they do rock climbing at the YMCA on Wednesdays. Then there is the food for dinner and making sure that they are taking baths, getting dressed, etc. Those of you with small children recognize this routine but...I have been out of it for years. It takes lots of energy=2 0and patience to be a parent!!!
     My daughter printed out a "to do" list for each child and myself. Surprisingly both Garrett (10 years old) and Grace (7 years old) love to follow the lists. There is a place to check off what has been done. I then initial that it is done and we move on to the next item.
    These lists are a reminder to me that this is an effective tool for daily work to get done. There is just a feeling of accomplishment when I am able to "check off" an item on the list and then when the whole list is checked off, I feel so good.
    Motivational and inspirational speakers of every kind of system of thought have all emphasized the value of list making. It takes just a few minutes each day to make a list and then it is amazing how easy it is to get everything done. I also like to make monthly and yearly lists/goals. It puts order and focus into the day/week/year.   And it is as if the universe conspires to help you get the lists accomplished. The lists are actually "intentions" about your life and what you would like to see happening.
     Please note that the Silent Auction has been moved to sometime in the next 6 months to give plenty of time to plan and execute the auction.
     I hope to see many of you at the "clean up" day at the church starting at 9:30.
     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 16th: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Preprayered for Life
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

_________
____________CLEAN-UP DAY
Sat. November 15th
9:30 AM
Help us move things from the storage unit and clean out areas of our church.

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DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

CHURCH SILENT AUCTION POSTPONED UNTIL 2009

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, Mark your calendars for November 15th as we begin to move things in from storage and clean up our new space.

Raising Dough for Our Kitchen

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

Monday

NEW CLASS ON Sunday Mornings

Artist's Way Cluster--begins 9:30 AM November 16th

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 (used paperbacks through Amazon start at $7.00)

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

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 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
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Sundays, Spirit Quest
6:00 PM
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com,

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, November 7th

2008-11-10T08:49:00.001-06:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Last week I decided to go get my car washed and cleaned at a local car wash place. It was a beautiful day and I was sitting outdoors on a bench when a woman sat down next to me and started talking to me. "What do you think of that book?", she asked, pointing to a book I had brought with me to read. The book was "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. She went on to say that her sister had insisted she buy that book and she wanted to know what I thought.
I told her that I think it is a wonderful book and that what they teach in the book works. She said in that case she was going to go out and buy the book.

     I sat there after she left and thought about the tremendous success of The Secret and the movie that came out based on the book. The spiritual principles that Unity teaches are found everywhere in the book.  Tthe following quotes from Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity are in the book:

"The spiritual substance from which comes all visible wealth is never depleted It is right with you all the time and responds to your faith in it and to your demands on it" page 103
"Divine Mind is the one and only reality" page 161

     She also recommends people buy the Old Testament Millionaire series of books written by Catherne Ponder who was my first Unity minister and who has written many books about Unity principles.

James Trapp, President of the Association of Unity Churches Worldwide, has this to say about "The Secret": "The Secret has been around for a while and what the secret really is is that Unity has been teaching these principles in a significant way for a significant period of time." (Pulled by a Vision CD by AUC)

     We live in a world that is now openly discussing the spiritual principles that Unity has been teaching for years. These principles work.

     We all face challenges and these challenges vary from person to person. All of us have access to the same resources to deal with these challenges: Go within for answers to these challenges;, pick up a spiritual book; come to church and be around like minded people and know that life can be enjoyed.

See you very 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 2nd: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Spiritual Preparation for the Holidays
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

SILENT AUCTION---
NOVEMBER 30TH, Immediately After Church
Don't miss this event!

Starting Now: We are asking for you to bring in items for the silent auction:
New, collectible or any items appropriate to sell at the auction.
or
If you have any services you would like to offer such as massage, cleaning house, cooking, etc., bring in a
certificate in an envelop.
If you have any questions email, Lisa Reed reedlisa.1@gmail.com
or Ellen Davis edavis6927@aol.com
_____________________________________________________________________

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Building Report

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. 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 church 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....

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

Monday

NEW CLASS ON Sunday Mornings

Artist's Way Cluster--begins 9:30 AM November 16th

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 (used paperbacks through Amazon start at $7.00)

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

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 in any 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
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Sundays, Spirit Quest
6:00 PM
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com,

Update: Unity of New Hope, Oct. 30th

2008-10-30T20:24:00.001-05:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

I usually walk for about 30 minutes in my neighborhood every morning. For the first time last week since last Spring, I had to wear a jacket because it was so cold. Change is definitely in the air.

Changes are also happening on a national level as we elect a new president next week. We have all watched in amazement and bewilderment as gas prices rose to an all time high of $4 and then when Ike hit the Gulf Coast and the prices were predicted to skyrocket further, we watched as the prices plummeted (I am not complaining about the drop in price). We are watching large corporations go into bankruptcy with some companies receiving bailouts from the government. We wonder if our investments are going to be enough as Wall Street goes up and down. Companies are downsizing.

Change is always stressful and I have heard a lot of emotions being expressed about the elections, high cost of gas, foreclosures, the wars overseas, etc. etc. It is easy to get caught up in this and wonder what life is going to be like for us in the future.

It is at this point that it is important to take a "break" from the outer world and just relax and breathe for a moment. Focus on the presence of God. Think about the good in your life. Give yourself a vacation from fear and lack. When you connect spiritually, you can discover another reality of peace and joy.

The more times you stop and breathe and focus on the presence of God/Spirit, the easier it becomes to regroup and feel good no matter what is going on in the world. I have noticed that coming to church weekly allows me to connect to the group energy of the congregation, which is very powerful and is a "jump start" for the week. Often I find myself singing the positive uplifting songs that our talented music director, Kathryn Kalahan, has picked out for a Sunday service. It feels good to be with likeminded people and we have so many wonderful people in our church.

And I know that no matter what is going on in my personal world I can count on God as my Source for all the guidance, love, prosperity, health, etc. that I need. Being grateful is so important.

November is a month of gratitude as we go into Thanksgiving. You can start now to think about and list what you are grateful for and as you focus on the good, more good will begin to manifest. "Thoughts held in mind produce after their kind". Try it out and see how it works.

This Sunday there is a Parent's meeting right after church (see details below) and also Sunday is the last chance to sign up for the Fall Party (see below).

See you soon!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

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 2nd: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Attitude of Gratitude
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

A MEXICAN FIESTA PARTY
Last date to register is this Sunday, November 2nd
You can also email Susan Keith at susank@ceilearning.com, to make reservations or ask any questions.

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

Parents, grandparents, and others who bring children to Sunday School – be sure to mark your calendars for November 2. Youth and Family Ministries will be holding a meeting immediately after church. Food will be provided and child care. Let's work together to create the best possible opportunity for your child's spiritual development. Please bring your ideas about what you would like to see in our program as well as any input about your child's experiences in class. We welcome loving critique.

Would You Like to Find Out More About Unity
and Possibly Become a Member of Our Church?
Next Meeting on Tuesday, November 4th from 6:30 -- 9:30 PM
Learn more about our church, Unity's beliefs and view a video.
Let Ellen Davis know in advance if you are coming so she will have enough materials.
edavis6927@aol.com

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

After the church service is a Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Building Report

Raising Dough for Our Kitchen

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Monday

NEW CLASS ON MONDAY NIGHTS

Artist's Way Cluster

Mondays beginning November 10th

5:30-6:30 pm

Unity Church of New Hope

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron (used paperbacks through Amazon start at $7.00)

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

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 in any 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
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Sundays, Spirit Quest
6:00 PM
Email Lance and Mary Oliver for a schedule: orbhunterx@yahoo.com,

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 23rd

2008-10-24T14:40:00.001-05:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

This morning on my way home for lunch I stopped at an Estate Sale at a house about 4 blocks from where I live. Everyday I walk past this house on my daily walk and I was curious about the sale. I was very surprised at the vast quantity of items that were for sale. There were lots of different dishes, lots of old but elegant furniture, jewelry, and household items everywhere. I gleaned that the man had died several years ago and there was/is a wife. I could not tell by the conversation if she is dead or alive. The wife was into crafts and hobbies and there was at least one added room to the back of the house for this hobby. People at the sale were commenting on how large the house was because from the front it did not appear large at all. I am guessing that the man taught music at one time at UNT because of a UNT paperweight I saw and there was a baby grand piano and lots and lots of sheet music and other memorabilia. Sadly to me there were photos in frames that were being sold. I guess no family members wanted these photos.

As I looked at the items collected over a lifetime it became clear to me that this was a lifetime experienced through this vast quantitiy of art, music, crafts, furniture, clothing, etc. but it was also very clear that we cannot take any of this with us when we die.

What I believe we do take with us are memories of our interactions with others. In the New Testament Jesus said that the one Great Commandment is that we love God, others and ourselves. For some of us this would require a radical shift from our pursuits of security and pleasure to experiencing and expressing love to others.

Change is always going to be happening in our world. Everything that we worked for could be destroyed in an instant through natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes. People around us will die or leave us. I think this is what Jesus is referring to when he asks us to build a life of faith and trust on God which is like building on a rock foundation that is strong and secure and sees us through the storms of life rather than building on a sandy foundation which is not strong and stable during change and can topple our lives at any time.

Focusing on God as our Source is a security which will see us through any situation. If we do this, then we can relax because we can feel the Presence of God within us that gives us wisdom and guidance through all the changes and will be our constant companion. We are never alone.

Then life becomes a journey of joy and wonderment no matter what is occurring in our lives.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

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.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 26thth: Rev. Ellen Davis, Minister
Talk Title: Living the Dream
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Save the Date---SIGN UP NOW!!!!

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

DON'T MISS REV. LEO BOOTH

November 23rd

Sunday morning Service & Workshop

Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

Building Report

A big thanks to Mik Birze and Michael Longshore who worked on the installation of the kitchen cabinets last Saturday. Mik welcomes any help as he continues to work on the cabinets.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets an, carpet, and landscaping. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Lane Pierce is in charge of our church IT Ministry Team. 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....

Monday

NEW CLASS ON MONDAY NIGHTS

Artist Way Cluster

Mondays beginning November 10th

5:30-6:30 pm

Unity church of New Hope

Participants need to have the book "The Artist's Way" by Julie Cameron (used paperbacks through Amazon start at $7.00)

Co-facilitated by Lisa Reed, Diane Lavin and Cindy Baker

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 Next class is Sept. 24th
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 in any 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
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Raising Dough for Our Kitchen

Update: Unity of New Hope, October 16th

2008-10-16T07:51:00.001-05:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Photo of Jean Frank

This coming Sunday, October 19th, our church will have a church dedication service at the 11:00 AM service to dedicate the Jean Frank Education Center which is the new building addition to our church. Jean Frank died in 2006 and left the church a legacy which enabled us to build this new addition.

Yesterday I went through all of the church photos trying to find a photo of Jean Frank. Even though she came to Unity Church of New Hope when it first began in Denton in 1986, it was difficult to find a photo because she kept a very low profile. Many people have trouble bringing her to mind because she would arrive on time for church and leave just before the Peace Song. She often sat with Mary Sullivan.

Jean kept a low profile but she supported the church financially throughout the years.  When she developed pancreatic cancer, I would often visit her and I began to know more about her personal life. She was always interested in what was happening in the church and she was also interested in what was happening in my personal life.

She took very good care of herself right to the end.  She walked up and down the halls for exercise. She also attended parties at the nursing home, etc. and booked hair appointments. She was very petite and liked pretty clothing.  The church chaplains would visit and bring her walking pants and shoes, etc.  I remember being shocked to find she was in her 80's when she passed away as she looked much younger.

Her close friend and neighbor, Judy Garber, would come up often to see her and do many things for her.  Judy will be in attendance on Sunday morning as we dedicate the building and she is thrilled about the new addition in Jean's name.

When the church moved to our present location, Jean dedicated a pew in our church to an Aunt that I understood was an Aunt by marriage. This Aunt introduced her to Unity for which she was grateful

Jean had no surviving relatives.  She shared with me that one day she gathered all of her photos in her garage and burned them as she had no one to pass them to. She shredded personal papers and prepared in every way for her transition.

I did not know until the church received the money from the investment company that our church would receive a legacy from her estate. What a blessing that money has been!  I know she would be happy to see the new building but would avoid the limelight of being the benefactor.   She was a beautiful, loving and generous spirit.

Join us this Sunday as Rev. Kurt Condra who is the Associate Minister of the Unity Church of Dallas will be out guest speaker for the dedication. There will be a reception afterwards.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

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.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 19th: Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of Unity Church of Dallas
Talk Title: Marking Milestones
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

We will be dedicating the new Jean Frank Education Center with a reception following the service. Don't miss this very special occasion as we bless our new building.

Building Report

A big thanks to Mik Birze who singlehandedly installed the kitchen cabinets into the kitchen area last Saturday. He would welcome any help this Saturday as he continues to work on the cabinets.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

Monday
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 Next class is Sept. 24th
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 in any 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
Wednesdays 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, October 9th

2008-10-09T14:40:00.001-05:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Last week my sister who works in Waco took off work to get her car inspected, buy new tires, etc. At 6:00 PM she called me to let me know that she never made it to inspection because she got broadsided by a truck that was racing another vehicle. She found herself looking up at a paramedic on the pavement. She does not have any memory of the crash or the side airbags which went off. Her car was totaled but she is miraculously doing well.

We have all had days which started "normal" until something happens totally unexpected and out of the blue. Someone we know may die or we may lose our job. We may be involved in a car accident or receive a dire prognosis at the doctor's office. These are the times when we realize that life is always in change. We are here for a little while and we never know for how long. It is so important not to put off what we want to experience and do with our lives.

On the flip side, life is also full of good surprises too. My sister just sent me an email that said:

I got a beautiful flower arrangement delivered to me at the office this afternoon. But, it is a secret about who sent them. The card says: "Hope you are feeling better soon -- from a not-so-old friend."

She is guessing the flowers are from a coworker and is another unexpected happening in a positive vein.

On another note altogether I want to add a PS to the weekly email story that I sent out last week about the beautiful rabbit that I found in my backyard as my unexpected happening. My next door neighbor came over to reclaim the bunny. I found out that this bunny is named Football because some children were throwing the bunny back and forth during a Superbowl Sunday and the bunny broke its hip. She rescued the bunny at that point and has been caring for it since. I learned from her that rabbits have the intelligence of a 3 year old.

This world is a fascinating place full of interesting people. When we are in touch and in tune with the presence of God then we can "enjoy the journey" through all kinds of unexpected happenings both good and bad.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

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.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 12th: Jack Williams for the talk and music
Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

Jack Williams: guitarist/singer/songwriter/storyteller
Acclaimed appearances at Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville & others;

..."a musical style that's equal parts folk storytelling and Tin Pan Alley songcraft, delivered with the impassioned soul of an old blues singer" (Kevin Oliver of NO DEPRESSION);

Eclectic care er - originally played electric guitar, played trumpet & read poetry; played folk banjo and mandolin; played pedal steel guitar in country rock band and guitar/lute in Renaissance Ensemble; won a national arts grant for instrumental composition; has arranged for name recording artists;

Inspired by Jesse Winchester, Josh Whilte, Hank Williams, Johnny Mercer, and Ray Charles; has played with John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Z.Z. Hill, Hank Ballard, & many others; has backed up the Shirelles, the Coasters, the Drifters, the Platters, and many others;

Peter Yarrow says "the best guitar player I've ever heard";

Sunday O ctober 12 7:00PM at Unity Church of New Hope

6071 New Hope Road, Krugerv ille, TX 76227

(east from Denton on 380 to 377 N. to Surveyors Road - Left on Surveyors to New Hope Rd. - Right on New Hope - church immediately on left)

(Jack will also render song-talk at Sunday morning service – 11:00 AM)

Tickets for evening concert - $15.00

Call Kathryn to reserve tickets at 940 206 3549

Dedication Sunday, October 19th, 11:00 AM
Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of Unity Church of Dallas, Guest speaker

We will be dedicating the new Jean Frank Education Center with a reception following the service. Don't miss this very special occasion as we bless our new building.

Building Report

We are occupying the new building and this week we are wiring the electricity for the kitchen. Today the floors in the Sunday School are being waxed. The kitchen cabinets from Lowe's arrived last week and Mik Birze and other volunteers will be installing them in the next week.

There will be a special dedication during the service on October 19th when Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of the Unity Church in Dallas, will be here. Don't miss this special event.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person .

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturd ay, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

Monday
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. &a mp;n bsp;Come to the church or set aside the time and meditate with us from your home if you canno t make it in person. Be a part of something bigger.
http://meditation.meetup.com/504/

Wednesday
Spiritual Discussion Class
10:30 AM Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The Wednesday night visioning class has decided to begin planning for the second half of 2008. 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=2 0energizing 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 in any 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 shelv es.

Buddhist Meditation
Wednesday207:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday nig

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Update: Unity of New Hope, October 2nd

2008-10-02T17:22:00.001-05:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

I have had a lot on my mind recently concerning all kinds of repairs. Within the last 2 weeks I have had my air conditioner repaired for20$500 (caused by a raccoon chewing on electrical wiring). Fixing my raccoon and squirrel problems cost $400. My plumbing problem cost $750 and then my car repairs totaled $100. The problems with the economy have not been particularly uplifting either.

So this morning as I was thinking about all of my situations and problems, I began walking and appreciating the beauty of the day. For the first time I had to put on long sleeves as it was cool. When I arrived back home I went to the back yard to turn off the sprinkler when I noticed something white sitting in one corner of the yard. When I got closer to investigate, I discovered a large beautiful white bunny. My next door neighbor has a huge enclosure in her backyard and is part of a group that saves bunnies. She has lots of large bunnies so I knew that somehow this bunny had "escaped" from her backyard. I left her a note about the bunny and then went back to take a photo. (see below)

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Seeing this bunny uplifted my spirits. It was a totally unexpected happening that was like a gift from the universe. My problems began to take a back seat to the beauty of the bunny and how it appeared in my backyard. I think that sometimes we become so absorbed in our problems that we miss the enjoyment of the beauty that is all around us.

All of us have a choice on how to enjoy life. Recently in a time of reflection, I thought about some things that were upsetting me about an individual. Immediately a thought came to me to write down something good about the person each time their name came to mind. I began to have quite a list and then I noticed a "switch" in my attitude. I noticed that I was having less negative feelings about the person. The things that were disturbing began to see m less important. This also works for me for situations in which I am fearful or when I am critical about myself. Instead of focusing on what is going wrong, I focus on what is going right.

We live in an incredible world full of unique people, animals, places, etc. There is no time like the present to begin enjoying the journey. Mary Sullivan has been enjoying the journey for 100 years. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate her birthday.

See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

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.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
October 5th: Clear Communication
Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

Cel ebrating Mary Sullivan's 100th Birthday

Plan to be here on October 5th when we will celebrate Mary Sullivan's 100th birthday during and after the service.

Jack Williams: guitarist/singer/songwriter/storyteller

Acclaimed appearances at Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville & others;

..."a musical style that's equal parts folk storytelling and Tin Pan Alley songcraft, delivered with the impassioned soul of an old blues singer" (Kevin Oliver of NO DEPRESSION);

Peter Yarrow says "the best guitar player I've ever heard";

Sunday October 12 7:00PM at Unity Church of New Hope

6071 New Hope Road, Krugerville, TX 76227

(east from Denton on 380 to 377 N. to Surveyors Road - Left on Surveyors to New Hope Rd. - Right on New Hope - church immediately on left)

(Jack will also render song-talk at Sunday morning service – 11:00 AM)

Tickets for evening concert - $15.00

Call Kathryn to reserve tickets at 940 206 3549

Building Report

We are occupying our new building and held our first activity last Saturday with the Prayer Vigil.

There will be a special dedication during the service on October 19th when Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of the Unity Church in Dallas, will be here. Don't miss this special event.

We have plans now of installing the kitchen cabinets and putting carpet into the sanctuary.

Each Sunday morning we will be selling baked goods to go towards all the improvements for our new addition such as cabinets.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person.

We are trying to gauge the interest in making childcare available during the Unity Celebration on Saturday, November 8th from 6:30-midnight.
If you think you might attend and take advantage of the childcare, which will be in the Sunday School rooms (movies, snacks, etc.), please tell Mary McFall, Shari Turner or Anna Shaffer. The parents will bear the cost of the childcare.

Monday
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. &n bsp;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 Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The Wednesday night visioning class has decided to begin planning for the second half of 2008. 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=2 0energizing 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 in any 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 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Update: Unity of New Hope, September 25th

2008-09-26T05:56:00.001-05:00

NOTE FROM ELLEN

Most of you know that I am a big believer in dreams and accessing our own inner wisdom through writing and journaling When I have questions about my life whether it be financial, in relationships, etc. I write down the question and state the concern and then wait for an answer to come at which time I record the answer.

Today while at church, I found an article I wrote for the Unity of Ft. Smith newsletter in April of 1998 which I thought I would share with you because I had a life changing dream but did not understand it at first. So I asked for clarification in reflection and meditation. Since we will be talking about guidance as part of the Four Agreements this Sunday I thought this would be a good time to share my past experience. Below is directly from the newsletter.

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One night in April of 1995 I sat bolt awake. I had had an image of my deceased father handing me a large stainless steel bowl which had bread dough in it topped with his recipe for making bread. He looked like he was trying to get an important message across to me. The only problem was that I was not getting the message.

I wrote it down the next day and considered its meaning for my life. I had been praying for a right answer to my life. My late husband, Dean, had miraculously survived a very serious brain aneurysm and surgery but had lost his job. I was trying to decide whether to sell the bookstore and what we should do with our lives.

The following is verbatim from my meditation journal of that day. I have underlined key parts.

"Bread is the symbol of the very stuff of life. As food it is very filling and satisfying. America is considered the breadbasket of the world not only because there is so much food but because the opportunity to make money is here also. Universally bread is considered the staff of life.

Bread is also the slang or vernacular for money. How many times have you heard the phrase, "Do you have any bread on you?" The substance from which bread is made (dough) is also considered the slang for money.

Your father had a message for your dream. In your dream he was handing you the dough in a stainless steel bowl and a recipe. In essence he was handing you the recipe for turning the dough into bread or dough into money. Not only will this recipe bring you materially what you need but it will be very satisfying to your soul.

Remember the Lord's Prayer, "give us this day our daily bread". Always acknowledge the source for the bread, the author of the recipe as God, the Universal Presence, the energy and light of all creation.

Your father appearing is a reminder that "God is the father or the giver of all good things. The Lord's Prayer begins "Our father which art in Heaven". It is also significant that Jesus fed the multitudes with the 5 loaves. Jesus often referred to God as the father who provided bread to the people of this world.

The recipe is the formula for turning dough into bread or converting the universal substance into material shape and form. All things in the universe are basically built out of the same substance and are ideas expressing as reality. We are literally thought into existence by universal intelligence.

You must take the idea that you have and work with it in consciousness. In your life you want to be financially successful in fulfilling your purpose. You must germinate this idea by mixing the idea with yeast which is your faith. In making bread you warm the yeast and then wait while it rises. In life you must do the same thing with your ideas. Your enthusiasm and ideas must germinate within in just the right amount of time. Conditions and situations begin to go to work as your faith creates conditions and events to come together perfectly. Faith is the yeast.

After the dough has risen it still is not bread. It must be formed and shaped into loaves. Your imaging power must go to work on the idea. This is the time to visualize and image in exact detail what you wish to experience. You must take your stand in consciousness and then continue to have faith.

The bread is baked in the oven. In the same way your idea is tested out in the fire of life. Never let go of the perfect idea and even though the fires of life work at your idea, the perfect events and people are being drawn to you to cause your idea to work. Timing is everything.

Jesus fed the multitudes with the bread. To be a good idea your creation must meet the needs of the people. Jesus gave thanks before he broke the bread and the multiplication process began. Give thanks for what you have. Know that God is the source and more will be given to you. Share what you have and more will come. There must always be circulation and flow.

I felt that the above interpretation was correct for me. The end result was that I sold the bookstore and decided to become more involved with Unity once again.

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See you soon!!!!

Ellen Davis, Minister

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.

Sunday Services at 11:00 AM each Sunday
Sept. 28th: Trust Yourself
Ellen Davis, Minister
Kathryn Kalahan, Music Director

Toll free prayer line: 877-203-3917

Building Report

We are occupying our new building and held our first activity last Saturday with the Prayer Vigil.

There will be a special dedication during the service on October 19th when Rev. Kurt Condra, Associate Minister of the Unity Church in Dallas, will be here. Don't miss this special event.

We have plans now of installing the kitchen cabinets and putting carpet into the sanctuary.

Celebrating Mary Sullivan's 100th Birthday

Plan to be here on October 5th when we will celebrate Mary Sullivan's 100th birthday during and after the service.

IT (Church Technology) Ministry Team

Fall Program

The Sunday morning talks will be based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements. Home study groups will study the book for 7 weeks.

Save the Date

Annual Unity Celebration
Saturday, November 8, 2008
6:30 until midnight
Unity Church of New Hope
A MEXICAN FIESTA
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, doorprizes and more
$20 per person.

Jack Williams at the Church

October 12, 11:00 AM   Music and Message
October 12, 7:00 PM     Concert 7:00 PM Tickets $15.00

Evening Concert Reservations Required!
Advance ticket purchase recommended!

Call Kathryn at 940-300-9641 for Reservations
or mail check or M.O. to: Unity Church of New Hope---attention Jack Williams Concert
6071 New Hope Road, Krugerville, tX 76227

See unityofnewhope.org for more information about Jack Williams

Please note that the 1st Huna class scheduled for Sept. 24th will be rescheduled sometime in January

Monday
YOGA
(each Monday at 6:30 PM)
Sue Greenwood , Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
This class is for all levels, anyone who wants to 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. &n bsp;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   Next class is Sept. 24th
Ellen Davis Facilitator

VISIONING CLASS
(each Wednesday 7:30 PM)
Ellen Davis and Lane Pierce Facilitators
The Wednesday night visioning class has decided to begin planning for the second half of 2008. 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 in any 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 7:00pm
Unity of New Hope now hosts a Buddhist Meditation night. Feel free to come join in with them at 7:00 every Wednesday night.

Minister's Weekly Note

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Unity Church of New Hope Minister's Weekly Update

Update: Unity of New Hope, Feb. 12th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DON'T MISS OUR GUEST SPEAKER ON MARCH 1ST

Next Spaghetti Dinner served by our Board of Trustees on February 22, 2009

Update: Unity Church of New Hope, February 5th

Next Spaghetti Dinner on February 22, 2009

Update, Unity of New Hope, January 29th

Mugs---At the Coffee Café we will be selling the beautiful Leanin' Tree Mugs from our bookstore for $8. You can buy one for yourself or for the church to use during the Coffee Café and other special occasions. $1 from each sale will go towards the Café for coffees and pastries.

HEARTS & CHOCOLATE: Essential Love Songs

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ARTIST'S WAY

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Help with table at Aubrey Tree Lighting

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Reminder: Thanksgiving Potluck and Leo Booth

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UPDATES FOR UNITY CONGREGANT DIRECTORY

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Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

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Parents Meeting on November 2 after Church

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