Unity in the Pines 

A  Christian Community Church
That Love Is Growing

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Editor -- Kristine Baker

Success and Happiness 
Reverend Liz Petipren

The best way to experience success and happiness is to celebrate the smaller things in life in a big way.
There was once a survey conducted in which a number of successful people were asked, “Which came first; success or happiness?” The results were that 65percent of the respondents reported that happiness led to success, while 35 percent said that success had made them happy. These results have two very practical implications:

1.   Happiness is an experience you generate from the inside out. It is not something that happens to you; it is something you choose. Happiness is not the result of external conditions; it is the result of personal intention. Your relationships, job, living situation, car, weather, astrological alignments, bank account, and stock-market portfolio can go up or down, but you do not have to go up and down with them. It is quite possible to maintain joy in the face of outer change, because joy is an inside job.

2.   When you are happy, the law of Attraction will draw more success to you than when you are unhappy. So while you may think you need to work harder to be successful, the exact opposite may be true: you may need to drop struggle and get happier. Think about it: when you are considering buying a product or doing a project with someone, don’t you feel more drawn to work with someone who is positive and fun? Joy is a magnet for good things that match it. We can call on joy and happiness any time, any place by simply being thankful.
In this November month of Gratitude and the beginning of our Holiday season, know that the best gifts you can give another, including your self are the gifts of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. You don’t have to go out and buy these you already have them, give them away and enjoy your happiness and success.

WORDS FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Patrick Callahan

The Board of Directors has decided to send out informative postcards around the 1^st of November, 2011. These cards are intended to create exposure for Unity in the Pines. The snow birds will be arriving soon and we would like to let them know about our church.

“A Taste of Unity in the Pines”   is a cook book with recipes from members and friends of our congregation. The book is available for the low price of $15.00 per copy in the book room. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift.

Please make sure to greet any new people who attend services. Let them know they are welcome and that we are glad they chose to spend their time with us. We are considering using name tags for everyone present.

We need containers for the annual “Cookie Bake” that will take place on Sunday, December 12^th. Please bring in your contributions to make this event a success by that Sunday. Remember all the cookie baskets and tins will be donated to different organizations in our community that are in need, the Children’s House is one of our biggest clients.

Please remember to donate non-perishable food items and toiletries to the food pantry. The holiday season is fast approaching and we expect an increase in the number of people requesting food assistance.

For those of you who are not yet members, but would like to be, please sign up to attend a membership class. These classes will be presented by Rev. Liz Petipren. The classes are also open to current members who would like to refresh their understanding of the Unity Principles. There will be two classes available in November and two classes available in December. Please see the enclosed flier for more information.

If you are interested in serving your church community by becoming a board member, please see Betti Rogers, Christina Callahan or Leslie Neigebauer.

THE HAPPENINGS FOR

November 2011

SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER, 2011

Sunday –

November - 06 - …… Rev. Liz Petipren

“The Quality of Being”

Music: Shirley Wray & David Lucey

Sunday – “Special” Pot Luck Sunday

November – 13 …… Rev. Liz Petipren

“How To Power Pray”

Music: Wayne Hosford

Sunday – Pancake Brunch

November – 20 …… Rev. Bob Konrad

“Call of the Shepherd” 

Music: Betty Ferrell & Carole Belcher

Wednesday – Thanksgiving Meditation Hour

November – 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Facilitator – Rev. Liz Petipren

Music: Mildred Zenlea & Annette Boisvert

Sunday – “Lunch Bunch” Sunday / First Sunday of Advent

November – 27 …….. Rev. Liz Petipren

“Hope, Peace, Love & Joy”

Music: Wayne Hosford

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November Birthday’s

11/08- Ed Winterrath

11/09 - Jerry Richardson                              

11/11- Inga Lohagen

COME AND HAVE FUN!

WHILE YOU ENJOY DELICIOUS PANCAKES AT

UNITY IN THE PINES

Unity in the Pines is having a “Pancake Brunch” Sunday on November 20, 2011 right after the morning service in our fellowship hall. Bring your favorite pancake recipe and/or a side to go with it.

Sign up in the book room to make this fun occasion a success.

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A TASTE OF UNITY IN THE PINES

Take part in a very  

Special “Pot Luck” Sunday

Contribute to the “Pot Luck” Sunday on November 13^th by bringing your own special recipe from our new cook book,

“A Taste of Unity in the Pines.”

If you submitted a recipe for the cook book, consider making and bringing it as part of the Pot Luck meal.

WISE WOMEN WONDERMEN GROUP

Thursday November 17, 2011

From 7-9

Join Janet Lifshin &Lauren Bressler         

                Unity in the Pines – Fellowship Hall

Speaker, Annie Maguire will be speaking on Gratitude and Everyday Philanthropy. Whether its compliments or gifts we are usually better at giving. We all have work to do when it comes to being a gracious receiver. You cannot by accepting you good, keep good from anyone else. By claiming and accepting what is yours by divine right, you are helping to circulate substance. The universe wants you to receive and be a channel for someone else’s good. Be thankful that on your worst day you may still be someone else’s hope.

Feel the Connection in Co-creating our Interactive Up-Beat Women’s Group

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MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

HISTORY OF UNITY CLASSES

This class is given for those who want to become members of Unity in the Pines and for all those who are already members and want to “brush-up” on our Unity Principles.

The class will be held Wednesday, 11/16/2011 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM and from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the fellowship hall.

If you are not a member of Unity in the Pines at present, taking one of these classes along with filling out a membership application and knowing what is required to become a member will qualify you to vote at the semi-annual congregational meeting. The next meeting is in January, 2012, (please see inserts on member application & qualifications).

You Will Learn

·        What our five Unity Principles are

·        How and where the Unity movement began

·        Meet like-minded people

·        Take part in fun exercises

·        Advance on your spiritual journey

Start your 2011 Holiday Season off by joining Rev. Liz Petipren at Unity in the Pines for a one hour “Thanksgiving” Meditation on Wednesday, November the 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary

These are some things you will be sharing in!

·      Gratitude List

·      Anointing Ceremony

·      Prayer Time Together

·      Holy Meditation 

“Lunch Bunch” Sunday                      

Join us on Sunday, November 27 for “Lunch Bunch” Sunday.  We will be going to “The Carving Station” in Greenacres located on Lake Worth Rd at the corner of Jog Road in the Marshall’s / Staples Shopping Center. This buffet restaurant has proven to be Unity in the Pines favorite place to share and break bread together. Please know that there will be no fellowship at the church on this Sunday. Hope to see you there.

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Join

“The Women of Unity”

On Tuesday - November 01, 2011 at Noon

Bring Your Lunch; Beverage & Desert will be provided.

This month’s guest speaker will be Lela Jordan, a representative from the Vickers House. This is an Education & Training center providing direction for miss-placed individuals such as the homeless, out of work and/or victims of substance abuse.

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                                              

Office hours – 10 to 3 Monday –Thursday

Closed on Fridays & Saturdays

Phone: 561-478-5454

Email: unityinthepines@att.net                        

www.unityinthepines.com