Tuesday, October 27, 2009

More Golden Key Points

How's the Golden Key Program working for you? Maybe I should ask, are you really working the Golden Key Program? When you are really Golden Key-ing, every time you start to worry, you turn your attention to God facts. You don't turn your attention back to the situation to figure out different and perhaps better solutions. You leave the situation completely alone--at least the worrying and figuring part of it.
Yes, it will seem by magic that the problem is solved. Magic, because you did little or nothing to assist in the miracle. The truth is God (the perfect manifestation) was always right there.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tell Your Friends About The Prayer Line

The "Prayer Chain" is not just for our church family. It's open to anyone who feels they need prayer support. Right now, you may not feel such a need, but perhaps someone in your social circle does. Tell them to call (301)362-6520 (they don't even have to leave a last name) or send an email to prayerworksunity@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Why Go To Church

The Silent Sermon
A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the preacher decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The preacher found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reasons for his preacher's visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited. The preacher made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the preacher took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone. Then he sat back in his chair, still silent. The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember's flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead. Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The preacher glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, pucked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and and warmth of the burning coals around it. As the preacher reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, "Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the fiery sermon. I shall be back in church next Sunday." We live in a world today, which tries to say too much with too little. Consequently, few listen. Sometimes the best sermons are the ones left unspoken.

Golden Key Pointers

Below are some highlights, helps and hints regarding last Sunday's Golden Key service.
  • Read "The Golden Key" four (4) times this week. Someone asked, "How about more times?" If you feel the need to, why not.
  • Don't be confused if you seem to have more than one issue to Golden Key. The Golden Key is not about the issue(s). It's about God. Our Bible says, "That shall keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee." The Golden Key is about keeping your mind stayed on God. If a zillion issues trigger your attention to the truths of God, so be it. It's all about God.
  • Remember you are not directing the Key at an issue. You are not working on an issue. You are being more mindful of being God-focused. In the conscious awareness of God, problems cannot exist. That's why they seem to disappear. They don't really go anywhere, but you are more conscious that right where the problem seems to be, only God is there.

Annual Meeting Is Rescheduled

F.Y.I. Unity in Silver Spring's informative Annual Meeting, originially slated for October 25, has been rescheduled. The new date is November 22, 2009.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Need Prayer? Call The Prayer Chain

On Monday, October 12, Unity in Silver Spring's "Prayer Chain" will be up and running. A pdf flier will be emailed to you this week. In a nutshell:
  • You can call the dedicated "prayer line" at (301) 362-6520, or you can e-mail your prayer request at prayerworksunity@gmail.com Our dedicated prayer team will respond to your requests. All matters are kept confidential.

Children's Church

The Children's Church got off to a great start this past Sunday. The children enjoyed it, and they learned something. Perhaps I seem a little too excited about the Children's Church, but you know it's been a long time coming. And what's more fascinating is that the coordinator, Tiffany Manuel, seems as excited about it as I am.
Tiffany is making an effort to echo the Sunday message in a child friendly way each week. Sometimes this may not happen as a more appropriate lesson is being taught. Know this, your child is learning something that prepares them to live powerfully.

Our Tithes

This month our tithe goes to the Association of Unity Churches, and Silent Unity. Knowing that our supply is constant and infinite, we gladly release this tithe. Thanks to all of you who contribute to the power-filled ministry of Unity in Silver Spring.

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Parents and Caretakers of the Children

As you know, we start the Children's Church this Sunday. Tiffany and I were talking about the how's and how to's of this activity and we agreed to bring the children back into the service during the Tithes and Offerings so that they may get accustomed to the giving and tithing. Please give your child something to put into the offering bag. Thanks to all of you for supporting our Children's Church.