Our Christmas Greeting to Our Community
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Help us welcome our neighborhood into the spirit of Christmas!
This Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6-8 PM
This is the 15th year for Sunrise Chapel to put on this special event! And it is such a lovely tradition. Many people from the community come year after year as a way to start their Christmas season. And we look forward to welcoming many first-timers
The weather is looking good, but if you are part of the cast, be sure to wear layers under your costume to stay warm!
Thank you to everyone who has already helped with behind-the-scenes activities - setting up sets, tidying up the path, baking cookies and a lot of other things!
This event takes all the volunteer help we can get and then some, and I value each of your contributions of time, talent, and treasure!
This Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent
This Sunday, we'll begin to focus on aspects of the Christmas story and try to bring them alive today as they relate to our own personal spiritual growth.
Small Groups
I am still continuing my Bible Study group on Wednesdays at 1 pm (except the day after Christmas). See below.
The book study of Window To Eternity concluded today with a discussion of the value of knowing the details about the spiritual world that the Bible and Swedenborg reveal.
Michael Brown's Sunday morning Bible study in November has concluded, but check with him about any plans to continue.
Lots more coming up and going on - see below for details!
Thinking of you all with love and respect,
Nathan
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Our Annual Path to Bethlehem on Saturday December 1
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Thank you for your help!
We are making progress in our preparations for this annual event. The sets are getting set up, the cast is cast, including some sheep, cookies are being baked, advertising is happening. And there is still plenty more to do!
Thank you to those who are able to help with monetary donations!
If you feel called to give to this cause, please add a memo so our treasurer knows your donation is for the Path to Bethlehem.
* We have sponsors for several sheep, but we need one more. (Or you could give a portion.) $60 per sheep.
* Donate toward Christmas trees and other decorations for the Chapel - We have a donation for one tree, thank you! Any additional help will allow for a more festive look and feel.
* Help us improve our event sets, lighting, and sound equipment - any amount will help up to $150
* Safety "event signage" on Wrightstown Road - $40
The Path to Bethlehem SCHEDULE
4:00 pm Pizza supper for cast & crew in Friendship Hall
4:15 pm Start getting in costume (Elise will group people)
4:45 pm Pizza dinner over; clean up in Friendship Hall
5:40 pm Deadline for everyone in place & ready for first group
6-8 pm THE PATH TO BETHLEHEM!
8:05 pm Return costume... Celebrate! Enjoy refreshments in Friendship Hall
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT SUNRISE CHAPEL
The Path to Bethlehem SCHEDULE!!
4:00 pm Pizza supper for cast & crew in Friendship Hall
4:15 pm Start getting in costume (Elise will group people)
4:45 pm Pizza dinner over; clean up in Friendship Hall
5:40 pm Deadline for everyone in place & ready for first group
6-8 pm THE PATH TO BETHLEHEM!
8:05 pm Return costume... Celebrate! Enjoy refreshments in Friendship Hall
SUNDAY 12/2/2018
10 am Music rehearsal
11 am Worship First Sunday of Advent!
6:30 pm Bereavement Support Group (in the small room of the Chapel)
WEDNESDAY 12/5/2018
9:30 am Worship Team meeting
1 pm Bible Study - Gospel of Luke
4:30 pm TEEN TIME plus Campus Cleanup afterwards
SUNDAY 12/9/2018
10 am Music rehearsal
11 am Worship Second Sunday of Advent!
Weekly Bible Study:
1 pm Wednesdays |
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"Open" group - anyone welcome
Wednesdays from 1-2 pm
Each Wednesday, "rain or shine." Dive into the details of the Gospel story from Luke's perspective. It's amazing how much there is to talk about in just a couple of verses! The Bible is the most important and fascinating book in the world. The teachings of Swedenborg say the Bible story has layer upon layer of
spiritual meaning. We will go at the group's pace, taking questions and comments as they come up. It's a study, not a lecture.
Anyone welcome. We meet in the small room off the lobby of the main Chapel.
Bring a Bible, bring a friend.
~Nathan
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Fundraising Gala Friday February 8, 2019 |
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Location: La Mariposa
Activity: Dinner + Musical Entertainment + Auction fundraising event!
NEW INFORMATION:
Preparations continue. We are working on producing an invitation to this event, which we hope to hand and mail out soon!
"After 7" will be our band entertainment for the evening. They are a local band, most of them from one talented family, who sing and play a variety of tunes, including some beautifully harmonious a capella pieces. They are very upbeat, fun, and lively!
The idea of this event is to provide a fun, social evening, including a meal, entertainment, and an auction of goods and services that a broad audience will bid on. This kind of event is not only fun,
but it can also be morale-boosting as we work together on a common project. It can also be an opportunity to welcome friends and others who appreciate Sunrise Chapel.
It will take collaboration and lots of planning to pull it off.
Put a big star on your calendar for Friday February 8, 2019. Consider it a big "date night" or some special event with family and friends. It's gonna be great! ~Nathan
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Please consider giving to Sunrise Chapel's general operating fund
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When you give to Sunrise Chapel's general operating fund, you are supporting this spiritual community as well as our down-to-earth efforts to serve more people.
Every church organization has many financial obligations, but the most important thing your gift supports is a the opportunity to gather locally to develop meaningful relationships with the Lord and one another. Sunrise Chapel relies on the generosity and dedication of donors to keep the various uses and ministries going.
Thank you for considering Sunrise Chapel in your charitable giving
If you write a check, make it to Sunrise Chapel.
The PayPal button here takes you to an option for either a one-time or a monthly donation.
Thank you from our Treasurer, Bill Smith
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Your church home for partnering with the Lord and each other in the practice of cultivating spiritual growth and choosing heavenly joy www.sunrisechapel.org nathan@sunrisechapel.org Office 520-298-1245 |
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