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Unity
in the Pines
A Christian Community Church Newsletters Editors -- Joyce Bailey and Kristine Baker
Quietness By Reverend Liz Petipren
There is a story told about a traveler on Safari in Africa who was frustrated when his helpers suddenly stopped hurrying after him and sat down to rest. The impatient man inquired of his guide “Why are they stopping?” “The men say they have hurried too fast,” the guide explained. “They believe their bodies have run away from their souls and now they must wait for their souls to catch up.”
This story seems quaint and full of superstition yet it illustrates an overwhelming need in the life of many of us. Too often we allow ourselves to become caught up in the media, rushing around trying to be all things to all people-meeting deadlines.
We use up our energy doing things that have actually little significance. Sometimes don’t you feel like you have run off and left your soul behind?
We must give enough time to rest our body temple, to meditate for our mind and to pray for our spiritual growth. When we don’t we feel separated from God, the source of our life’s strength and direction. With out a deep sense of direction you and I become victims of tension, anxiety, illness and confusion in our affairs. Before we are overcome with fatigue and frustration, with physical weariness and spiritual poverty, we must take time to sit quietly and dwell on some thought that will bring relaxation, rest and renewal. An excellent affirmation for this purpose is the beginning of the 23rd Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he maketh me lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside still waters; he restoreth my soul.” What peace, calmness and assurance we have as we declare, “He restoreth my soul!” As we let these words penetrate the inner depths of our being, a healing, balm spreads throughout our mind and body, and we are conscious of new strength and energy. We experience a feeling of burdens lifted, a lightness of spirit and a more abundant life. We know the joy of possessing our soul again, the completeness of being one with God. Let it be your deepest prayer to learn how to be still, how to discover the peace of mind your soul is longing for, how to let God restore your soul and direct your life.
Meditation just takes a few moments of each day. You will be amazed at the results when you totally surrender to your higher power. Allow your soul to catch up - peace be with you!
It is time to make changes : Is God responsible for all that occurs on this Earth, and if not all, how much of it? The Bible states that God created the Earth and all its creatures, and last of all humankind, to whom He gave dominion over everything. Are you stepping up to your birthright or are you stepping down into blame and the "isn’t it awful" game of life which so many play. When we play the game we give up our authority and dominion. Each day gives you the choice to be God-like or human-like. Which do you choose this day? "Choose this day who ye will serve, ye cannot serve God and Mammon both." Affirm: I choose this day to see myself as God sees me, His child imbued with His authority to live a full and blessed life. SET ASIDE THIS VERY SPECIAL AND BLESSED TIME TO ATTEND CLASSES, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND TRANSFORM YOUR MIND. "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." THE LIGHT OF GOD SURROUNDS ME THE POWER OF GOD PROTECTS ME THE LOVE OF GOD ENFOLDS ME THE PRESENCE OF GOD WATCHES OVER ME WHERE EVER I AM, GOD IS! Love each other and do the right thing, Floyd
SERVICES FOR MAY, 2010 Sunday – Pot Luck May – 03..….Rev. Taylor Stevens “A Mothers Awe” Music: Suzanne Walzer Board Mtg. Sunday – Mother’s Day May - 09.….. Adra Farriss “Ancient Mother” Music: Suzanne Walzer Wednesday – TWT May – 12 ……Rev. Taylor Stevens 7:00 pm “Into Me I See” Sunday May -16.….. Rev. Liz Petipren “What Is Pushed Down / Pushes Up” Music: Betty Ferrell & Carole Belcher Sunday May - 23.....Rev. Louise Morley “Redo & Repack” Music: Perry Stokes Memorial Day Cook-out Sunday May – 30…….Frank Hawkins “The Power To Choose” Music: Kalimba & Friends Memorial Day Cook Out
“The Four Agreements” Facilitated by Board Member, Floyd Beil Each Tuesday in May at 6:30 PM
THE
HAPPENINGS
May – 2010 COME VISIT OUR LENDING LIBRARY
“User Friendly” and “Inspirational” are phrases describing Unity in the Pines new Lending Library. This new addition to our church is located in the front classroom alongside the Sanctuary and currently holds a variety of almost 100 books. The books are organized in several categories such as; Spiritual, Inspirational, Self-Help, Fiction and Non-Fiction, including a section of used Unity based books covering a variety of reading deeper into our Unity Principles. There are also past dated CD’s of prior Sunday morning speakers. The Library is available from 11:00 to 1:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday unless otherwise announced differently or when the church office is closed. Come and enjoy the sheer pleasure of reading ….this library is a wonderful way to preview spiritual books before deciding which ones you might want to order or purchase from our general Bookstore. After making selections, fill in the information in the “Sign-Out” Book available in the Library. List the ‘Title of Book’, your name, phone number, date you borrowed the book, and when you return the book, please be sure to fill in the date returned. We have a self-service honor system. If you are purchasing, check the price list inserted on the left side of Book, and complete the above information in the Sign-Out Book. Take the money for the book(s) or CD’s to the office. CD’s are “for sale” only, at $3.00 and cannot be borrowed. Come and enjoy. There is plenty of room to sit and enjoy a book and/or take it home with you.
Prayer Request: If you have a prayer for yourself or someone else please fill out the enclosed prayer request form and send it back to the church office, you will also find request forms in the church lobby and in the church bulletin. Your prayer request is confidential and will be prayed over for 30 days by our prayer team and then sent to Silent Unity to be prayer over for another 30 days.
Join Reverend Taylor Stevens for an inspirational Lecture and Meditation on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary at Unity in the Pines. The topic for this month’s talk is “Into Me I See.” Please see the enclosed flier for more information.
WOMEN OF UNITY SPRING LUNCHEON
12:00 NOON At Perkins Restaurant On Military Trail & Cresthaven In West Palm Beach *$12.50 a Person
COME ONE COME ALL Including the Men– EVERYONE IS INVITED!
In addition to having a delicious lunch and lots of great fun there will also be many raffle prizes. Call Louise Hunsinger at 561-582-7326 and or the church office, 561-478-5454
May Birthday’s 05 - 04…..Angelina Houser 05 – 06….Perry Stokes 05 – 08….Betty Younger 05 – 19.….Ginny Gardner 05 – 21…..Fred Leipertz 05 – 26…..Bernie Gardner 05 – 28…..Matthew Houser
The
Four Agreements
A Toltec Wisdom Book By Author Don Miguel Ruiz
Join Board of Trustees member, Floyd Beil for this Book Study on four Tuesdays in May, 05/04 – 05/24 at 6:30 PM in the Bookroom at Unity in the Pines. Requirements for this study are to buy the book along with the companion work book for $20.00 In the Four Agreements, Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Memorial Day Cook OutJoin Chef Floyd Beil on Sunday - May 25, for Hamburgers and Hot Dogs after the Service. You bring the Sides the church will supply the rest. There will be a sign-up sheet in the book room. See you there!
STEEPLE DONORS UP DATE If you are interested in donating back to the cost of Unity in the Pines new Steeple you may do that at any time. Simply make out your check or put cash in the envelope marked, “Steeple Drive” available in the Lobby of the church. The Steeple cost $9,700.00, and we have received $3000.00 back. Thank you to all who have donated.
No Love like a Mother's Love
by Jill Lemming** Happy Mother’s Day
INVOCATION I am now in the presence of Pure Being and immersed in the Holy Spirit of life, love and wisdom. I acknowledge thy presence and thy power. Oh, Blessed Spirit, in the Divine wisdom Now erase my mortal limitations and from Thy pure substance of love bring into Manifestation my world According to thy perfect law. Charles Fillmore
Unity in the Pines 6073 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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