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A five-week series on being better communicators This Sunday, we'll focus on LISTENING in relation to the parable of the Sower. I like to call this the parable of four types of ground. It's so important to "be soft ground" - open, accepting,
nurturing - whenever we are listening.
LOTS OF OTHER THINGS GOING ON: Lobby Renovations and more... This past week the new floor tile in the lobbies of the Chapel and Friendship Hall was installed. If you remember "Tony the Tiger", picture him saying it looks G-R-E-A-T!! Our entrances are looking more and more inviting! Next up is painting the (newly textured) ceilings in the Chapel lobby and "vestry" so that new lighting fixtures can be installed.
"WOW" - "Inspiring" - "Stunning" These are words people used to describe the photographic slide show - "Awakenings" - presented last night by a local photographer, Nelson Rodriguez. His introduction about his life and the influence of photography on him was touching, educational, and motivational. 20 people were wowed by this
unique contribution. A really great event, and a wonderful way to launch our new Journey program. Thank you, thank you Nelson Rodriguez for sharing your story, your passion, and your photography with us!
Memorial Service for Frank Finley - Saturday, January 28 at 2 pm Joan and Frank Finley have been associated with Sunrise Chapel for a long time. Joan met Frank Rose at a Watercolor Guild meeting years ago and has remained connected to Sunrise Chapel ever since. Joan's husband died last month. Please join her, her family, and other friends for a memorial service and celebration of life this Saturday, January 28 at 2 pm at Sunrise Chapel.
Small Groups Starting for this year's Journey of Spiritual GrowthSee below for the times and locations of small groups for the 5-week "Mindful Communication Challenge" program that starts Sunday, January 29.
30th Anniversary Event Page on Facebook If you have a Facebook account, please go to our event page and click "Going" if you are planning to attend. You can also leave a comment or add something relevant. The more
positive activity on the event page, the better!
With love and respect, Nathan
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UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES:
SATURDAY 1/28/2017
2:00 pm Memorial Service for Frank Finley at Sunrise Chapel
SUNDAY 1/29/2017 9:15 am "Journey" Small Group #1 led by Michael Brown
10 am Music rehearsal 11 am Worship Service - 1st topic of "Journey" program - "Mindful Communication Challenge" -- "Am I Listening?" 12:00 pm "Arizona Mountain Camp" Luncheon
MONDAY 1/30/2017
11 am Tai Chi for Health
12:15 pm "Go for it" Meeting
TUESDAY
1/31/2017
6:30 pm Bereavement Support Group
7:00 pm "Journey" Small Group #1 led by Michael
Villeburn
WEDNESDAY 2/1/2017 9:30 am Sermon Writing Team
6:30 pm "Journey" Small Group #1 led by Nathan Gladish (with a videoconferencing option - talk to Nathan for details)
THURSDAY 2/2/2017 11 am Tai Chi - Yang Style 7:00 pm "Journey" Small Group #1 led by Kelly Woofenden. This is a women's group. Contact Elise Gladish or Kelly Woofenden for location. 9:15 am "Journey" Small Group #2 led by Michael Brown
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am Music rehearsal 11 am Worship Service - 2nd topic of "Journey" program - "Mindful Communication Challenge" -- "Is It
True?" 12:00 pm Luncheon
Mindful Communication Challenge |
Join A New "Journey of Spiritual Growth" Group
This five-week program inspires us to pay attention to our thoughts and feelings, and the way we express those thoughts and feelings to others. Since true connection has a heavenly
quality, we will explore symbolism from various Biblical parables that start with the words, “The kingdom of heaven is like . . ."
Each chapter of the workbook includes a communication task drawn from a parable, as well as daily readings, quotes and reflections.
This will be a great chance
to support each other on a journey of true self-expression, as we nourish connections with those we love. Join us as we practice speaking in ways that are kind, true and useful!
Starting Sunday, January 29 Week 1: Am I listening?
Week 2:
Is it true?
Week 3: Is it kind?
Week 4: Is it useful?
Week 5: Am I willing?
Small Group Options... Sundays at 9:15-10:30 am at Sunrise
Chapel - Michael Brown, leader Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30 pm at Sunrise Chapel - Michael Villeburn, leader Wednesdays at 6:00-7:30 pm at the Ada Peirce McCormick Building near the U of A (including videoconference option) - Nathan
Gladish, leader Thursdays Women's Group at 7:00-8:30 pm. First meeting at Betsy Gladish's home. Contact Elise Gladish or Kelly Woofenden for location details.
To sign up or just inquire, contact the church office or Nathan Gladish or Elise
Gladish.
To purchase an E-book or sign up for short daily emails, go to www.newchristianresources.org Or go to the New Church Journey site and check out more details at this link.
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A Word about the Chapel Sound System |
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Thank you for your patience as we work on improvements
Last Sunday was the first time in over 5 years that we lost the use of our sound system at the last minute before the service started. We didn't have time to troubleshoot, so we did the best we could with only a small stage monitor for
amplifying the guitar.
During this week I have been working with two local sound engineers to troubleshoot and get the system back up and running. We think we have identified the problem, and I'm confident the system will be back in operation this Saturday and Sunday. In the process, quite a few adjustments, including a few equipment upgrades, have been made in the sound booth.
Thank you for your patience. It's a work in progress. Nathan
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The Parable of Four Types of Ground
Luke 8:2-8
Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases.
While a large
crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than
was sown.”
When he said this, he called out, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
The Spiritual Meaning of the Parable
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When holiness and goodness falls down from the Lord through angels into us and our enjoyments of life, then it is almost like a hidden
seed falling into the ground. If the enjoyment is pride, or the love of self, then it falls into bad ground, containing thorns [Matt. 13:7, Mark 4:7, Luke 8:7]...
But if goodness and holiness from the Lord falls into the enjoyment of caring for others, into the affection for justice and righteousness, then it falls into good ground, and bears much seed. The affection itself is the ground, the quality of which is sensed from no other source than the person's enjoyment. The best ground
is there if there is the affection of caring for others, and in fact, if there is the caring of faith in the Lord.
Angelic Communication
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Angels have a sweet kind of language that flows along like the gentlest of breezes, caressing the listening ear and softening the actual
words. It is also swift and sure.
The reason for the fluidity and charm of their speech is that the heavenly goodness present in their thoughts has the same qualities, and that there is no discrepancy between their words and their thoughts. All sweetsounding harmony in the other life comes from goodness and charity.
“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it."
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Helping people experience heavenly joy through spiritual growth
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nathan@sunrisechapel.org Office 520-298-1245
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