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Unity in
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A Christian Community Church Newsletter September 2009 Editors -- Kristine Baker and Joyce Bailey
Unity’s World Day of Prayer By Reverend Liz Petipren
Dear Friends, you and I are spiritual beings having a human experience. On Thursday, September 10, 2009, Unity’s World Day of Prayer, we have the opportunity to share the highest blessing we can with friends and family. We can honor them with our prayers and act on their behalf.
During this special time, we have the chance to grow spiritually and contribute to global transformation. How? We can go within through prayer; then reach out to help others. This year’s theme for World Day of Prayer reflects our commitment to both spiritual growth and social advancement: “Reach in. Reach out. We can change the world.”
Your participation is easy. As in the past, you may list the names of family and friends you would like remembered in prayer by filling out the enclosed prayer list; then send it back or bring it with you to Unity in the Pines. We will use your list to pray over at the World Day of Prayer Meditation Hour on Thursday, September 10, 2009, after which we will send all prayer requests to Silent Unity where they will be prayed over for thirty days.
You may also go online at www.worlddayofprayer.org and submit you prayer request. This year, for the first time, names that are submitted online (if the person submitting them chooses) will also be displayed online through a unique Web experience at www.worlddayofprayer.org . People throughout the world will be able to join in praying for all those whose names have been submitted.
This year Silent Unity also invites you to express the peace and compassion you experience by reaching out in some way to help others. You can put “feet under your prayers” by making a difference in someone’s life. You might ask, "How can I best be of service to someone?" Your spiritual action can be anything you are guided to do – volunteer in a soup kitchen, start a clothing drive to help a local battered women’s shelter. Divinely inspired ideas are endless. During these days before Thursday, September 10, 2009 go online and share your ideas with Silent Unity.
Never doubt that one person can change the life of another. Any action – no matter how great or small – makes a difference.
Please join us in being an instrument of peace and compassion, come to Rev. Taylor’s Lecture on “Pray to the Power of Nine,” Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM, September 9th and to the Meditation Hour on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 PM with myself as facilitator - Unity’s World Day of Prayer. Together we can change the world, helping to create heaven right here on earth.
“Pray to the Power of Nine” - 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. See the enclosed flyer for more details.
Unity
in the Pines Very Inspirational
Person Barbara Moore Carr is this month’s Very Inspirational Person. She will be 95 years old in October and has been a Unity member for 50 years! Born in St. Louis, MO, she moved to Kokomo, IN and lived there for 15 years. When she was 15, her father died, at age 47, and Barbara went to live with an uncle in Michigan while her sister stayed in Kokomo with their mother. Barbara went to the University of Michigan where she studied biology. In 1941, she moved to California, married a naval officer and together they had two sons. In 1950, Barbara went to work in a doctor’s office. Then, in 1959, she entered the teaching profession. She taught primary grades in Pasadena and Lancaster, CA. Barbara has always enjoyed reading, dancing (especially square dancing) and travel. In 1972, she had a great trip to Europe starting with a Greek cruise and then inland. In 1980, she spent 2 weeks in Russia, with a tour group, during the Olympic Games. She remembers all the wonderful art work she saw there. Barbara continued to teach throughout the ‘80’s. In 1990, she moved to Century Village. After first finding Unity in Pasadena, Barbara has remained active in the church and Women of Unity. As a good and active member, Barbara let’s the Board know when she disagrees with something or has a suggestion for improving the church. Right now, she has a “good feeling” about how things are going at Unity in the Pines.
World Day of Prayer Meditation Hour Join Rev. Liz Petipren on Thursday, September, 10, 2009 as she will guide you in sharing meditation, and a prayer circle in honor of this year's Unity World Day of Prayer. This service will be held at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary at Unity in the Pines. There are prayer request forms enclosed for you to fill out and send or bring back to the church. These prayer requests will be prayed over by all who come to the meditation service and then forwarded to Silent Unity to be prayed over for thirty days. “World Day of Prayer” is one of the Unity Movement’s inspirational events. It is a world-wide, global event that is presented every year on the second Thursday of September. This year’s theme is – “Reach In, Reach Out - We Can Change the World”
Blessings to Think About “Blessed are those who empty themselves of all desires but the desire to know God, for they have created their own Heaven on earth.” “Blessed are they who turn toward God in times of need, for they are comforted.” “Blessed are those who allow the will of God to rule their lives, for they have power over all external conditions in the physical world.” “Blessed are those who have God centered thinking and good attitudes, for they manifest wondrous things in their lives.” “Blessed are those who are kind in thought and in deed, for kindness is always shown to them in return.” “Blessed are those who see only one Presence and one Power in the universe, for they see God in everyone and everything.” “Blessed are those who have peace of mind and serenity, for they are the bringers of light to this planet.” “Blessed are those who maintain their personal idealism and convictions even when they receive self-criticism and condemnation or other-criticism and condemnation, for they have spiritual awakening.” Rejoice and be happy; for your earthly rewards are great, as were those of the people who went before you who steadfastly stayed to the Truth.” Blessings…..Rev. Tim
THE HAPPENINGS
on Sunday, September 13th for one of her fun filled “Sing-a-longs” that will take place in the Sanctuary after pot luck. If you think you can’t sing, don’t tell Suzanne that, because she will be delighted in guiding you into knowing that YOU CAN!
Your Board of Trustees has established a new working committee to help with the Interior Design of our church building. We want to start with redesigning the “Bookroom” into a “Book Store” where you can buy or borrow Unity based books and other Spiritual items. The first “Interior Design” committee meeting will be held on September 15th at 5:30 PM in the Bookroom. Come and join Rev. Liz and bring your ideas to help design a brand new, "wonderfully filled with Unity energy"... Book Store.
Sunday School Teachers Needed Interested in teaching a Sunday School class once a month? Come to the Sunday School teacher's meeting on Tuesday, September the 22nd at 5:00 PM. Learn how to help teach our children the Unity Principles and have fun with a very rewarding volunteer position.
September 2009 Birthdays 09 – Viola Benton 10 – Margaret Garvin 12 – Rev. Liz Petipren 22 – Betty Ferrell 26 – Ana Rotturra 15 – Bernie & Ginny Gardner 66th year Marriage Anniversary
Services for September 2009 Sunday September 6th …… Rev. Liz Petipren “In the Service of God” Music – Suzanne Walzer
Wednesday: “Talks with Taylor” September 9th …..Rev. Taylor Stevens “Pray to the Power of Nine” Music – Suzanne Walzer
Thursday: “World Day of Prayer” September 10th …...Rev. Liz Petipren World Day of Prayer Meditation Hour Music – Suzanne Walzer
Sunday September 13th …Rev. Bob Konrad “A Piece of the Rock” Music – Suzanne Walzer & Kalimba Pot Luck Sunday “Sing-a-long” – Suzanne Walzer (after Pot Luck)
Sunday September 20th …… Rev. Bob Konrad “Without Ceasing” Music – Carol Blanton & Carole Belcher
Sunday September 27th ……Rev. Louise Morley “Believe in My Belief” Music – Perry Stokes Please turn off cell phones during the Sunday Service. Thank You!
Update on Church Renovation Committee By Joyce Bailey
The Renovation Committee -- Eddie Perez, David Fields, Antoinette Coniglio, Estelle Friedman and Rev. Liz Petipren -- continues to meet. The current focus is selection of a steeple. Estimates have been obtained from two companies with complete steeple installation systems. Some members of the committee have met with a representative from one company located in Winter Haven. David Fields has continued the communication regarding the structural design, placement and permits.
In addition, the committee is continuing to generate ideas on landscaping and expanding the area for parking. There has even been a review of sample materials and estimates are being obtained.
The new storm shutters should be installed by mid September.
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 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
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