Accept What Is... New Series: "Follow Me"

Published: Fri, 02/05/21

New Year + New Sermon Series + New Small Group

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"Follow Me" Matthew 4:19

This Sunday is the third in a new series of Sunday talks and small groups based on Spiritual Growth tasks

Let's explore the topic of "accepting what is." There is a lot to this. It can be very challenging. There is often the balance between "accepting" something versus "condoning" it, or at least appearing to condone it. But on the other hand, accepting a situation is the opposite of denying it, and that is a big step towards a remedy.

For me, and I hope for you, too, taking some time to focus on individual spiritual growth has an impact on how I feel and think about a lot of stuff happening in the world.

For the next five Sundays, I invite you to join me in working on spiritual practices to help us follow the Lord and do as He did. Each of these is from the printed card deck of "52 Spiritual Growth Tasks." Additional information about each is also available on the Spiritual Growth Foundation website (choosejoynow.org)

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"FOLLOW ME" series

Jan 24 - Live in the present (task #8)

Jan 31 - Let worry go (task #23)

Feb 7 - Accept what is (task #25)

Feb 14 - Take initiative (task #30)

Feb 21 - Give up suffering (task #32)

Feb 28 - Enter heaven (task #42)

Mar 7 - Keep going (task #49)

Join me in a new small group on Wednesdays at 2 pm (Zoom)

As part of this Sunday series, I invite you to share your experience of practicing each task in a small group (through Zoom) each Wednesday at 2 pm. I find these small groups both centering and invigorating. I look forward to them and invite you to consider participating.

See below for the link to the Zoom

Nathan

nathan@sunrisechapel.org 520-820-5148

Below is the spiritual practice "task" for this week - "Don't Worry"

Please Attend a Special Meeting to Discuss and Affirm the Candidate for New Pastor, Ethan McCardell

Please attend either in person or via Zoom with the information below.

Bishop David Lindrooth will preside over the discussion and vote.

Regional Pastor David Roth will also be present (via Zoom)

Proxy voting

To provide as robust participation as possible, our By-laws provide for proxy voting. If you can't meet in person or over Zoom, each full member can cast one proxy vote by sending an email to nathan@sunrisechapel.org or david.lindrooth@newchurch.org or the committee chair judith.tucson@gmail.com

At some point in the meeting a motion will most likely be made by David Lindrooth "to affirm Ethan McCardell as the new pastor of Sunrise Chapel, effective July 1, 2021." Your proxy vote (either in favor or against) should include words to that effect. All proxy votes must be received by the presiding officer before the start of the meeting.

ZOOM MEETING INVITATION
Topic: Sunrise Chapel Pastor Succession Planning
Time: Sunday Feb. 14, 2021 at 12:15 PM Mountain Time

Click this link to Join Zoom Meeting
If the link doesn't work for you, copy and paste into your browser the whole URL

https://zoom.us/j/97051821352?pwd=R1R6R1k4bENpSFFyNWk0SStEU1k5QT09

Or open your Zoom app and use the following credentials

Meeting ID: 970 5182 1352
Passcode: kindness

Nathan

Join a small group on Mondays at 2 for an overview of Swedenborg's basic teachings and the history of the New Church

Join Zoom Meeting on Monday at 2 pm

https://zoom.us/j/96970678961
If the link doesn't work, use the Zoom Meeting ID: 969 7067 8961

Nathan 520-820-5148

Join a small spiritual growth group on Wednesdays at 2 for a deeper dive into the topic covered on Sunday

Join Zoom Meeting on Wednesday at 2 pm

https://zoom.us/j/97789633363?pwd=aEhCVnYyT0tDQlR4V0RKWG8yQjRsUT09
Passcode: choosejoy

If the link doesn't work, open your Zoom app and use these credentials:

Meeting ID: 977 8963 3363
Passcode: choosejoy

Nathan 520-820-5148

Calling for your updates for our church phone directory!

Elise and I are updating the Sunrise Chapel phone directory and we need your help!

Please let either of us know of any changes or additions you would like in your listing. Text us or call us. We'd love to hear from you!

Nathan 520-820-5148 Elise 520-820-1284

Your church home for partnering with the Lord and each other in the practice of cultivating spiritual growth and choosing heavenly joy

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