Clearing the Weeds (08/24/24)

"In the spring a certain man cleared the weeds from his garden. Said he: 'I have conquered them: my work is done.' Then he went off to the seashore and did nothing all summer. In the autumn he returned to gather the fruits of his garden. He found weeds as high as his head, and nothing else. If this has a moral it is: Don't be conceited about your garden." (E. P. Anshutz, from NCL 1952)

We too came back from vacation to a garden full of weeds (after healthy monsoon weather), and I found myself really enjoying this story.  Here's what the Teachings for the New Church have to say about the same:

"Such must be [our] mental preparation for the truths of the Word of God. The field of the mind must be ploughed; the weeds, which represent [ancestral inclinations to] evils, must be uprooted, which is only done by shunning them as sins against God. The falsities (the stones) must be cast out, the hard pathways of wrong mental habits must be broken up; and when all this has been done, the truth can really lead us into the kingdom of heaven."  (NC Sunday School Lesson Notes, 1926) 

Announcements (For: 08/25/24)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Louise Rose:

Although she cannot be with us today, we have it on good authority that our dear Louise is receiving a meal and bouquet from her church family for her 95th Birthday!  We love you and wish you so well as you celebrate such a milestone birthday with family and friends!

SRC Care Package:

Sadie Morey has left for the Church boarding school in PA and we are collecting a care package for her.  (Have a WONDERFUL year Sadie!)  If you would like to donate to it (snacks or funds most appreciated) bring your contribution to church next Sunday.

Tom Waddell Memorial:

What an amazing opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life of Tom Waddell.  There were 321 people in person (and over one hundred online).  A testament to the impact he had on so many lives.  We spoke about Tom's large hands and what it means to use the hands the Lord has given us for the good of our neighbor in this world.  So much continued love and prayer to Linda and the Waddell family.  WE LOVE YOU! (If you missed the service and would like to see it, please visit):

Jane Enis Visit:

Those of you who were with us in April will remember when Jane Enis (from our denomination) visited to introduce a new strategic planning process that we plan to begin in October.  On September 1st, Jane will join us for church, and then after church we will have the first meeting of the SRC Building Committee to discuss refinancing possibilities with our denomination.  We hope you will join us to meet Jane (and register your perspective on the impact of Sunrise Chapel in your life!)

Off the Left Eye Study, 8/27/24, 1pm

Join us in the Chapel @1pm on Tuesday with Sue Carr for a lively discussion on another Off the Left Eye study.  This week's subject (continued): "The Practical Way To Deal With Anxiety."   

Gospel of John Bible Study, 8/27/24, 6pm:

Join us for the beginning of a Bible Study on the Gospel of John in the vestry (lobby outside the chapel) on Tuesday @ 6pm.  We will augment the study with portions of the film "Word for Word: The Gospel of John."

BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEKEND!  

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