Unity in the Pines - March 2010 Newsletter

Unity in the Pines

A Christian Community Church
That Love Is Growing

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Editors -- Joyce Bailey and Kristine Baker

How Great Thou Art

By Reverend Liz Petipren

Most of us are familiar with the hymn “How Great thou Art.” The beauty of this hymn tunes us right into a feeling of the greatness of God.

Most of us have tremendous feelings about how great is the God who rules the universe, but few realize how great we are as individual expressions of God. God has given us the power to become great and wonderful individuals. Did not God create us in God’s own image and likeness? I believe that it is up to us as individuals to bring forth this likeness, that this is the greatest thing we are to do.

To become as great and wonderful as we were intended to be, we need to appreciate and to follow the teachings of Jesus. Jesus said to one of His disciples who was getting too concerned about the actions of another disciple: “What is that to thee? “Follow me!” This is a good text for us to remember. It has much meaning for all of us. We get too concerned about the actions of others. “Follow me,” means to follow the teachings of the Christ as well as the light of the Christ in us. We are not to follow the crowd but to follow the Christ within.

Greatness does not mean that we have great position or great fortune. Our greatness expresses itself through our attitude toward people and circumstances. It expresses itself as a feeling for all humanity. With all of our wisdom and understanding, let us let love shine through. Love is a quality that attracts our good fortune to us. It attracts pleasant relationships. Love attracts prosperity to us. It is also the most potent healing power.

As a nation and as part of the world, we need to awaken to a greater consciousness of the presence and power of God. We are a part of what goes on in the entire world, though we may not like to face it. Let us learn to live in peace and understanding. Let it begin with you, let it begin with me, let it begin with us.

“I bless and bless again in 2010!”

Brick by brick a building is built. There are no shortcuts; each brick is important and essential.

The good in our lives is built blessing by blessing. Even when challenges come, blessing by blessing we grow through them to greater good.

Our world still seems to face many appearances of difficulty and disaster. We have a role to play in lifting the consciousness of our planet. As we bless each person and each experience and bless them again, we amplify the activity of good in life.

Floyd Beil Pres

When Cain was asked by God, “Where is your brother?” He answered, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” We are not “keeper” for our brothers and sisters, but we are their brothers and sisters. When we understand that we really want the best for them, we bless them and bless them again.

Blessing by blessing, as you extend to others, your blessings will grow. As we give, we receive.

Make 2010 a year of many blessings. “I bless and bless again in 2010!”

Joyous in Spirit,

Floyd

Ushering In Tomorrow

Who will usher in Tomorrow,

Who will open up the Pearly Gates?

Will everyone come all at once,

Or will a smile be enough?

Will you be a “push-over”,

Or are you made of stronger stuff?

As the angels open the gates,

To let “tomorrow” in,

Who will be the first to enter –

The disabled puppy – or the baby without her twin?

There is no race to be the first,

All bad weathers have been dispersed.

There is no rain or snow that falls,

Or hail the size of yellow golf balls!

By Rita L. Rudow

We may need to jolt the memories,

Of those sleeping under the trees,

Be happy about “tomorrow”,

Sighs the gentle breeze.

What can you bring to “tomorrow”

The question is pondered by many,

Some will ready a suitcase,

For me – I’ll bring a penny.

A penny for your thoughts,

Tho I’m sure they’re worth much more,

Nobody can foretell it all,

Of what “tomorrow” has in store.

So-sound the trumpets, beat the drums,

We will be ready – when “tomorrow” comes.

Great surprises will be for all,

Be it Winter, Spring, Summer of Fall,

You will feel the LOVE from on high and know- that’s the best of “tomorrow” passing by.

The Women of Unity will meet for lunch and a meeting on Tuesday, March 02, 2010. The scheduled guest speaker will be a representative from the Florida Power and Light Company who will talk on “Electric Efficiency” and how to save money.

Join Rev. Liz Petipren for a one hour “Daily Word” reading and meditation hour on Wednesdays March 3^rd and March 31^st at 6”30 PM in the Sanctuary.

Please join us on the second Sunday of each month for a “Pot Luck” and fellowship hour. Bring your favorite dish to share while getting to know wonderful, like-minded people at Unity in the Pines.

Join Reverend Taylor Stevens for an inspirational Lecture and Meditation on Wednesday, March 10. 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary at Unity in the Pines. The topic for this month’s talk is “At Ease With Integration”. Please see the enclosed flier for more information.

Join Diane Rivers for an exciting fun time from 1:30 to 3:30 PM on Sunday March 21, 2010. Learn how to ask the right questions. This will help give you answers in obtaining your goals and create the life you have always wanted.

Join Rev. Liz Petipren in combining a Holy Thursday and Good Friday Meditation time where you will receive a deeper meaning of the Last Supper by taking part in the “Breaking of the Bread” ceremony. This special service will consist of a sit down breaking of bread and an “Out of Body” meditation time.

So bring your favorite bread and toppings to share and don’t miss out on this fun filled, meaningful event. There will be a sign-up sheet available at the first Sunday service in March and/or call the church office for more information. 561-478-5454

If you like to garden and/or enjoy digging in “Mother Earth”, come to Unity in the Pines “Spring Beautification Day” on Saturday, March 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Bring garden tools, gloves, flowers, plants and ideas and help turn the church gardens into beautiful, meditative scenery. There will be a sign-up sheet available in the church Bookroom starting on the first Sunday of March.