Hannah Rachel
11-12-2010, 02:52 PM
Invitation to Sunday, November 14 and November 21<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
Informal <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:country-region> <st1:place w:st="on">Reunion</st1:place><o:p></o:p>
November Events<o:p></o:p>
December Events<o:p></o:p>
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Dear One,<o:p></o:p>
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* Do you want to play more in life?<o:p></o:p>
* Do you want to be available for the divine table that is always being prepared just for us?<o:p></o:p>
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On Sunday, November 14<SUP>th</SUP>, Rev. Kathleen Geier will speak on the topic, "God's PLAYground." Rev. Kathleen is a Bay Area minister who has a ministry without walls. She delights in inspiring people to live and give the joy that is theirs to give. She, herself, shares a great deal of wisdom through our Minister's Listserve about the divine messages that are all around us. Here is a recent one:<o:p></o:p>
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The Gospel According to Starbucks - Living with a Grande Passion, Leonard Sweet (This book has not been authorized by Starbucks Coffee Company)<o:p></o:p>
Brewed for Thought - The Gospel According to Starbucks - introduces the life you'd gladly stand in line for......you don't stand in line at Starbucks just to buy a cup of coffee. You stop for the experience surrounding the cup of coffee.....<o:p></o:p>
Too many of us line up for God out of duty or guilt. We completely miss the warmth and richness of the experience of living with God. If we'd learn to see what God is doing on earth, we could participate fully in the irresistible life that he offers.<o:p></o:p>
You can learn to pay attention like never before, to identify where God is already in business right in your neighborhood. The doors are open and the coffee is brewing. God is serving the refreshing antidote to the unsatisfying, arms length spiritual life - and he won't even make you stand in line. <o:p></o:p>
Leonard Sweet shows you how the passion that Starbucks has for creating an irresistible experience can connect you with God's stirring introduction to the experience of faith<o:p></o:p>
Questions for Conversation with yourself and others by Edward Hammett - <o:p></o:p>
The Brew of the Soul - Questions to stir the BREW, an acronym that stands for Being Real Engages the World.
Rev. Kathleen is one of the dear American folks who traveled to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:place></st1:country-region> for one of Rev. Barbara's Ukrainian Conferences. Anyone who has also been to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:place></st1:country-region>, come and make this a Ukrainian Reunion Sunday!
Our music will be our favorite duo, Setchko and Meese.These wonderful musicians always fill the space with their wonderful harmonies and loving presence.
This is a reminder about the munchies after the services; this Sunday the people with S, T, and U in their names are asked to bring some food to share. You don't have to wait for your letter; anyone can bring food to share. So, thank you in advance! The following week will be the turn of the V, W, X, Y and Z folks.<o:p></o:p>
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The Youth and Family Ministry is offering Affirmation Blankets for holiday purchase. It is wonderful to wrap yourself or someone you love in these life-enhancing messages, so be prepared for some shopping this Sunday.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The following week on November 21<SUP>st</SUP> I will speak on the topic, "The Power of Gratitude", to set us up for a fabulous Thanksgiving Holiday.<o:p></o:p>
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On Tuesday, November 23<SUP>rd</SUP>, I will facilitate a Prayer Evening for Prosperity. If you would like to drop into this powerful and sweet practice of group prayer, please do so. We will be in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Learning</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> from 6:30 to 7:30 for prayer together.<o:p></o:p>
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December is almost upon us, and all the wonderful, sacred events that go with wintertime are in their getting ready stage. Mark your calendars for one of our biggest and most magical events of the entire year - Winter Solstice is on Saturday, December 18<SUP>th</SUP>. Come and anticipate the return of the light with your spiritual family (and enjoy my hearty, delicious homemade soup). <o:p></o:p>
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Also, you are welcome to the Youth and Family Holiday Open House at Deborah Erwin's home on Sunday afternoon, December 5<SUP>th</SUP>. The Holiday Family Project for Homeward Bound is on Saturday, December 11<SUP>th</SUP> and we could use your help for this heart opening gift that is our tradition. <o:p></o:p>
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We will also offer our traditional Christmas Eve Service on the 24<SUP>th</SUP> at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Rec</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. So, get your calendar out and write these things in (and remember to invite kindred folks who will appreciate being included!!). Your "ready-to-serve" dessert potluck contribution to share during our nosh/mingle and presence is the Present...<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Check out our website for complete details of all our wonderful upcoming events and classes at www.ggcsl.org (https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=nouxmucab&et=1103905106112&s=198&e=0018qOQqXtWEujGtLHPMwA-l8AfvdRmA562o9yk5JgTQ8oJQuGsJoXAlKemAwOGic3M22nK1zAnMG-N3a6E8TWjaWL0fNBHaMTeNKYUVqEB_60=). <o:p></o:p>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place> Blessings, <o:p></o:p>
Rev. Karyl
Informal <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:country-region> <st1:place w:st="on">Reunion</st1:place><o:p></o:p>
November Events<o:p></o:p>
December Events<o:p></o:p>
<SUP></SUP><o:p></o:p>
Dear One,<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
* Do you want to play more in life?<o:p></o:p>
* Do you want to be available for the divine table that is always being prepared just for us?<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
On Sunday, November 14<SUP>th</SUP>, Rev. Kathleen Geier will speak on the topic, "God's PLAYground." Rev. Kathleen is a Bay Area minister who has a ministry without walls. She delights in inspiring people to live and give the joy that is theirs to give. She, herself, shares a great deal of wisdom through our Minister's Listserve about the divine messages that are all around us. Here is a recent one:<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The Gospel According to Starbucks - Living with a Grande Passion, Leonard Sweet (This book has not been authorized by Starbucks Coffee Company)<o:p></o:p>
Brewed for Thought - The Gospel According to Starbucks - introduces the life you'd gladly stand in line for......you don't stand in line at Starbucks just to buy a cup of coffee. You stop for the experience surrounding the cup of coffee.....<o:p></o:p>
Too many of us line up for God out of duty or guilt. We completely miss the warmth and richness of the experience of living with God. If we'd learn to see what God is doing on earth, we could participate fully in the irresistible life that he offers.<o:p></o:p>
You can learn to pay attention like never before, to identify where God is already in business right in your neighborhood. The doors are open and the coffee is brewing. God is serving the refreshing antidote to the unsatisfying, arms length spiritual life - and he won't even make you stand in line. <o:p></o:p>
Leonard Sweet shows you how the passion that Starbucks has for creating an irresistible experience can connect you with God's stirring introduction to the experience of faith<o:p></o:p>
Questions for Conversation with yourself and others by Edward Hammett - <o:p></o:p>
The Brew of the Soul - Questions to stir the BREW, an acronym that stands for Being Real Engages the World.
Rev. Kathleen is one of the dear American folks who traveled to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:place></st1:country-region> for one of Rev. Barbara's Ukrainian Conferences. Anyone who has also been to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:place></st1:country-region>, come and make this a Ukrainian Reunion Sunday!
Our music will be our favorite duo, Setchko and Meese.These wonderful musicians always fill the space with their wonderful harmonies and loving presence.
This is a reminder about the munchies after the services; this Sunday the people with S, T, and U in their names are asked to bring some food to share. You don't have to wait for your letter; anyone can bring food to share. So, thank you in advance! The following week will be the turn of the V, W, X, Y and Z folks.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The Youth and Family Ministry is offering Affirmation Blankets for holiday purchase. It is wonderful to wrap yourself or someone you love in these life-enhancing messages, so be prepared for some shopping this Sunday.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The following week on November 21<SUP>st</SUP> I will speak on the topic, "The Power of Gratitude", to set us up for a fabulous Thanksgiving Holiday.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
On Tuesday, November 23<SUP>rd</SUP>, I will facilitate a Prayer Evening for Prosperity. If you would like to drop into this powerful and sweet practice of group prayer, please do so. We will be in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Learning</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> from 6:30 to 7:30 for prayer together.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
December is almost upon us, and all the wonderful, sacred events that go with wintertime are in their getting ready stage. Mark your calendars for one of our biggest and most magical events of the entire year - Winter Solstice is on Saturday, December 18<SUP>th</SUP>. Come and anticipate the return of the light with your spiritual family (and enjoy my hearty, delicious homemade soup). <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Also, you are welcome to the Youth and Family Holiday Open House at Deborah Erwin's home on Sunday afternoon, December 5<SUP>th</SUP>. The Holiday Family Project for Homeward Bound is on Saturday, December 11<SUP>th</SUP> and we could use your help for this heart opening gift that is our tradition. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
We will also offer our traditional Christmas Eve Service on the 24<SUP>th</SUP> at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Rec</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. So, get your calendar out and write these things in (and remember to invite kindred folks who will appreciate being included!!). Your "ready-to-serve" dessert potluck contribution to share during our nosh/mingle and presence is the Present...<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Check out our website for complete details of all our wonderful upcoming events and classes at www.ggcsl.org (https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=nouxmucab&et=1103905106112&s=198&e=0018qOQqXtWEujGtLHPMwA-l8AfvdRmA562o9yk5JgTQ8oJQuGsJoXAlKemAwOGic3M22nK1zAnMG-N3a6E8TWjaWL0fNBHaMTeNKYUVqEB_60=). <o:p></o:p>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place> Blessings, <o:p></o:p>
Rev. Karyl