Unity in the Pines   

A  Christian Community Church
That Love Is Growing

     Newsletter                               September 2009

Editors -- Kristine Baker and Joyce Bailey

Your Creative Word 

By Reverend Liz Petipren

I have always looked at the month of October as a month that represents abundant living and prosperity. The Fall and Harvest time of the year offers not only beautiful changes of color where Mother Nature is in her glory, but we can also witness the assurance that God is our source of all that is good and true. It is the time of year to stop and enjoy the abundance in our lives. All we have to do is call on it and it is ours.

How we feel about our prosperity and what it really means to us can always be found in the way we relate to it with the words we speak.

First we need to remind ourselves of certain universal principles.

Quoting the words of Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, “Every word we speak is a creative word, however, it is the feeling behind the word that does the creating.”

Our Creator knows exactly what we want, no matter what words we use. The feelings that create an unknown scary world are the non-feelings of the power and presence of God in the world. We must make a friend of God. Talk about the big and the tiniest feelings we are experiencing with God. Make a companion of God and take God with us step by step throughout our day. Make a Father/Mother of God. Allow our selves to be guided and directed in all decisions. Many people are facing challenges right now in 2009, and they tend to become uneasy and afraid, seeing the future as a blank or as a closed door. But we have been schooled in the knowledge that everything begins in mind and what we constantly think about is what we will inevitably demonstrate in our lives.

“God always has and always will provide my every need.”  

Say these words often and say them as if you mean them. Think the words over again and feel them working within you.   The choice is ours. We can sink into despair or reaffirm our faith in God; to remain positive and move forward looking to the good which may have temporarily shifted but has not left forever. You are not alone. God is with us, you and I and everyone now and forever. Believe this as truth, accept it and live it. I wish you a happy prosperous season!

The Happenings -- October 2009 

Join Suzanne Walzer  on Sunday, October 11, 2009 for a fun filled “Sing-a-long.” This Sunday is also our “Pot Luck” Sunday, so be sure to show up, bring a dish to share, enjoy wonderful food and fellowship, then spend an hour of fun and delight as Suzanne leads us into singing some of our favorite songs. 

 Our Book Room  is coming along with a new look of a Wicker & Cherry Wood décor. The White Elephant table took on a new and refreshing look thanks to the Women of Unity’s donation of two beautiful wicker shelves. Thank you Women of Unity!

The Interior Design Committee is still looking for more ideas, not just for the Book Room but also the Lobby, Sunday School Room and the Fellowship Hall. The meeting for October, 2009 is scheduled for Tuesday the 20^th, hope to see you there. 

History of Unity Classes 

Wednesday, October 14th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and Wednesday, October 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM – facilitated by Rev. Liz Petipren.  

  If you wish to become a member of Unity in the Pines, taking one of these classes is essential. If you are already a member, this class is a wonderful way to brush up on the Unity Principles, meet new people and have a fun filled time together .  

The Women of Unity

The Women of Unity  meet once a month to share lunch, fellowship and most importantly, ideas on how to be a positive influence to Unity in the Pines and its surrounding community. This is a group of women who come from a loving and generous consciousness. If you are interested in getting together with like-minded women, come to the meeting on Tuesday, October the 6^th at Noon. Bring a lunch, dessert and beverage will be supplied. This month’s guest speaker is Dorothy Roberts, who will be speaking on a method of cleansing called "Dowsing."  

Update on Church Renovation Committee 

Coming up the church driveway from Summit Blvd. things are looking pretty wide open and uncluttered. That’s because some of the very old shrubs in the front and alongside the church building have been removed. Not only is our loving Unity in the Pines energy able to expand out into the community, but also this roomy newness is inviting to welcome new comers to our church. 

Our new Steeple has been ordered and will appear on top of the loft section of the church building in a month or two.  

The landscaping projects are well on the way of completion. The next big improvement concerns the parking spaces. The grass where we park now will be replaced by a hard surface, including new car bumpers.  

There will be no more flooding in the Atrium section due to a new overhead drainage system. We can thank Alex Ballum for this ingenuous idea that was very inexpensive and involved NO digging up our beautiful garden. 

The new shutters are up and all is well. Next will be painting the doors and windows, and the building outside will be complete.  

Let us thank God for the patience and understanding of everyone during this renovation period, and also for the guidance in hiring the best people who have done really good work.  

I would like to thank the Renovation Committee for the wonderful ideas that they brought forth and their effort involved in following through.  

God is blessing us. Thank you, Rev. Liz Petipren 

Board of Trustees Meeting 

The Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, October 13^th at 5:30 PM. 

The Laughter Workshop 

Join Janet, “The HaHa Lady on Thursdays from 11:00 to 1:00 and learn how to be healthy by laughing. See flyer for more information. 

The Wise Women Wonderment Group 

Join Lauren Bressler on Thursday evening, October 15^th at 7:00 PM for a monthly gathering of the Wise Women Wonderment Group. The guest speaker for this session is Judy Sorenson, Intuitive consultant, and learn about Vibrational Medicine.

Services for October 2009     

Sunday October 4th 

Frank Hawkins 

“I Choose To trust God In All Of My Affairs” 

Music – Perry Stokes 

Sunday October 11th 

Rev. Rev. Louise Morley 

“Wait for the Good” 

Music; Suzanne Walzer & Kalimba 

Pot Luck Sunday 

Sing-A-Long / Suzanne Walzer 

Sunday October 18th 

Rev. Tim Sodergren

“Practical Christianity”

Music – Betty Ferrell & Carol Belcher

Sunday October 25th 

Adra Farriss 

“Yes We Can” 

Music – Suzanne Walzer 

“TALKS WITH TAYLOR” 

October Birthdays 

01 – Rev. Louise Morley                         

08 – Patrick Callahan 

12 – Barbara Carr 

13 – Diana Stanley 

17 – Floyd Beil 

19 – Erna Hribernik 

20 – Carole Belcher 

26 – Leslie Neigebauer 

26 – Lois Houser 

26 – Dottie DeaMud 

A thought from Jeff Foxworthy, host of “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader”

“The most important lesson that I have learned from my own kids is that they have given me a small glimpse of how God must feel about us. You know, your spouse is capable of doing something where you wouldn’t love him or her anymore, but your kids aren’t. It doesn’t mean you don’t get angry or frustrated with them, but you cannot not love them. They’re an awesome gift. And I kind of think that’s how God looks at us, like, “Oh, good grief, you’re so stupid, you’re driving me crazy, but I still love you.” 

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 moral 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 

Phone: 561-478-5454 

Email: unityinthepines@att.net 

www.unityinthepines.com