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Practice Being Resilient
Resilience - psychologically - is defined as the ability to cope with stress and adversity. Sometimes being resilient is compared to the response of a guitar string being played under just the right stress. Resilience allows it to "sing." The bow of an archer also requires resilience to launch an arrow.
Adversity calls for resilience, too. This imperfect world we live in challenges us with all sorts of troubles. Resilience can lead us to make improvements.
How does this apply to our spiritual lives? Does being "spiritual" mean not having stress or adversity? I don't think so! Our spiritual lives are just as full of drama and challenges as our psychological lives. And it's very important to develop a heavenly resilience in the face of hellish influences. Let's explore this together.
One of the skills of spiritual resilience is flexibility, which is mentioned in this quotation from Swedenborg:
"People motivated by good are so to speak flexible. Truth without good is utterly rigid; but when it regards good as the end in view, that rigidity starts to change into flexibility." Secrets of Heaven 7068
CHURCH IS OPEN, with appropriate precautions
I'm very happy to see more folks feeling comfortable to come back to in-person attendance. We had 22 people in the Chapel three Sundays in a row. It's so good to see you!
It's up to you, of course, to decide when the time is right. I certainly welcome you if you feel comfortable being in person. In the meantime, please continue to participate and "stay tuned" online.
This Sunday - LUNCHEON! after church - see below for details
Thank you for your care and concern, and I hope to see you soon!
With love and respect and anticipation,
Nathan
nathan@sunrisechapel.org 520-820-5148
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You can now watch our livestream on our new, improved website!
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We are experimenting with a new feature, allowing us to "embed" the upcoming livestream onto our website. It will enable you to watch the service on sunrisechapel.org on the Worship > Livestream page.
Try it! And please let me know how it goes. If you like it, share it! If you see needs for corrections or additions, let me know!
Nathan
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Memorial Celebration of Life for Kitty Aughey
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Kitty's family welcomes you in-person or online to remember and honor our dear friend and "kitchen lady," Kitty, who passed into the other world on March 11, 2021.
When: Saturday, April 24 at 2 pm
Where: Sunrise Chapel (and online on our You Tube channel)
Nathan
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This Sunday, April 25
Celebrate Our Church Kitchen Renovations!
Come see the progress of the renovations in our kitchen and one of the bathrooms. Thank you to Mike Villeburn for overseeing this project.
A LUNCHEON is being prepared by Mike, Bill Smith, and Valery Thim. Everyone welcome!
Afterwards, there will be a Board meeting. There are some important things happening behind the scenes that need Board discussion in order to move forward.
We will also discuss the date and time of our Annual Meeting, generally held in May or June.
Nathan
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World Labyrinth Day - First Saturday of May
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Walk our Labyrinth on May 1 at 1 pm
Every “first Saturday of May” is World Labyrinth Day. On this day, people gather at labyrinths all over the world to “Walk as One At 1” in their time zones, in unity, and for peace and healing. We could use all the healing we can get this year, and in the years ahead.
We will have a socially distanced walk on May 1st, 2021, "Walking as One at 1." Please join us at 12:45 for a prayer for peace and healing for the world, a bottle of water, and good fellowship.
Our 5-circuit labyrinth is located outside on the northeast part of our church property, with shade and mountain views.
Sponsored by Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E Wrightstown Road, Tucson, 85715
Contact person: Tryn Rose: 602-616-5970 / trynrose@gmail.com
For a brief history of our labyrinth and other information, check our website, sunrisechapel.org.
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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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