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SUNDAY SERVICE AT 10H00
GILLITTS COMMUNITY HALL – NEXT TO FIRE STATION
CNR OLD MAIN AND MOYENI ROADS, GILLITTS
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Hi Everyone.
We have decided to change the format of the newsletter in order to make it easier for
everyone to read and to download the content. We trust you will approve of the
simplification. It will also be uploaded onto our Face Book page.
WHAT IS SPIRITUALISM?
Firstly, it must be said that those of us who follow a spiritual path are no different to any
other religious affiliation simply or because we believe in an afterlife and listen to guidance
and inspiration from a divine source. We acknowledge and pray to God as our creator and
seek guidance and counsel from that same source of creation.
We are not tied to a creed or dogma but accept seven basic principles, which are based on
inspiration from discarnate spirits. These act as guide-lines for the development of a
personal philosophy of how to live one's life. Because of this, liberty of interpretation is
given to all. These Principles are:
The Fatherhood of God
The Brotherhood of Man
The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels
The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul
Personal Responsibility
Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all Good and Evil deeds done on Earth
Eternal Progress open to every Human Soul
Study and observation of the world of nature, of the planet on which we exist and of the universe, lead to the inescapable conclusion that there is a force which has both created life in all its forms and the universe itself, and also keeps existence in a state of balance, allowing expansion, transformation and creation to take place. This force we term, for
SANCTUARY of SERENITY
NEWSLETTER
May 2012
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want of a more explicit word 'God'. God has created life, so we speak of 'fatherhood', and because we all emanate from God we can speak of 'brotherhood'. This brotherhood, of course, embraces all forms of life, not just mankind, and brings with it rights and responsibilities in our relationships with fellow beings.
Matter cannot be destroyed; it can only change its form. Spirit equally cannot be destroyed, though its manifestation can and does alter. The creative force is eternal and so the individual is eternal, going through changes, death being one, that assists in development and progress. Death does not break bonds of love and friendship, so it is natural, not supernatural, for those who have 'died' to come back and try to help those they have known and loved while living on earth.
As Spiritualists we know we are part of the God force and cannot be separated from it. There are times when we make decisions which retard our progress, but we are never cut off from God. Therefore we never need salvation nor redemption. Through our own efforts, and with the assistance of those who care for us, we learn from all we do (good, bad or indifferent) and thus progress. We create our own 'heaven' or 'hell' by bringing about a state for our own mind and spirit which is happy and forward looking or miserable and retrogressive.
We progress more quickly when we observe the natural laws of truth, justice and compassion, and less quickly when our decisions are based exclusively on self-interest without caring for the progress of others.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Sanctuary held its AGM on 22nd April at which feedback was provided on activities over
the past year, the state of finances and the election of a new committee for 2012 – 2013.
The new committee is:
Peter van Niekerk (Chairperson)
Rolene Unsworth
Frank van Vloten
Marijke de Bruin
Blake Faulkner
Garry de la Rue
Minutes of the AGM will be circulated in due course to Sanctuary Members.
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We have a Face Book page up and running at www.facebook.com/SanctuaryofSerenity which
we encourage individuals to join so that we can keep you informed, share information and
events and obtain feedback
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
A successful meditation workshop was held recently with Liz Viviers on 21st April. It was
designed for those who struggle with meditation and provided practical guidance on how to
meditate, the breathing techniques that can be utilised to reach a more relaxed meditative
state as well as how to come out of a meditation to ensure that you remain grounded.
We aim to repeat this workshop and will keep you posted. If anyone is interested, please
contact one of the committee members.
SUNDAY SERVICES: MAY 2012
DATE
CHAIR ADDRESS CLAIRVOYANCE
6th May Garry de la Rue
Roy Harvey Roy Harvey
13th May Wendy Knights
Janet Pullock Janet Pullock
20th May Peter van Niekerk
Roy Gardener Carol Peach
27th May Blake Faulkner
Graham Brennan Anne Wells
HAPPY BRITHDAYS: MAY 2012
A very Happy Birthday to the following:
10th Peter van Niekerk 10th Jacqui Sherwood 17th Petra Nicol 20th Ronel Erasmus
The above information is extracted from the Membership List so if you know of anyone who
is having a Birthday and is not on the list, or the information needs updating, please let us
know.
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Mother’s day: 13th MAY 2012
We would like to take this opportunity to thank and wish all Mothers; those who are still
with us, as well as those who are no longer with us, a very blessed and happy Mother’s Day
for Sunday.
“Mom's smiles can brighten any moment. Mom's hugs put joy in all our days. Mom's love
will stay with us forever and touch our lives in precious ways... I Love you Mom
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A self important college student walking along the beach took it upon himself to stop and
talk to a senior citizen sitting on a bench.
The conversation eventually ended up with the student explaining why the older generation
would never understand the younger generation. It went something like this:
“You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one.” This was said loud
enough so that other people nearby could hear. “The young people of today grew up with
television, jet planes, space travel, man walking on the moon, high speed computers, cell
phones and much more.”
After a while, the senior citizen responded, “You are right son, we did not have those things
when we were young......... so we invented them for your generation. So, what are you
doing for the next generation?”
The applause was amazing.
NOTICES
The Sanctuary has started a Collection Box for various items which we will package at
the end of the year into hampers and which will be donated to those in need. During the
month of May, we are collecting soap and ask that you donate a bar of soap by bringing
it along to Sunday services and place them in the box at the back of the hall.
There will not be any service on Sunday, 3rd June 2012 due to Comrades Marathon
which will affect access to the Sanctuary. As an alternative, why not attend a service at
Frere Road in the evening.
If anyone has a Book Case lying around and which can be locked, please contact one of
the committee members. We need it to store the Sanctuary Books so that they can be
made available to members.
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CLASSIFIEDS / WHATS ON
KLOOF COUNTRY MARKET
Robyndale Centre, 10 Msenga Road, Kloof on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. 8am to 11.30am. Enquiries Linda 0824543181 or linda@healinghandskzn.co.za
TRE
Tension / Trauma Releasing Exercises to help you release tension, stress, fear and anxiety, sciatic pain, pain from old injuries, balance your body emotionally and release trauma. Contact Linda Liebenberg, Level 2 TRE Practitioner on 082 454 3181 or on email linda@healinghandskzn.co.za
READINGS
Angelic Realm Readings Michelle: 083 270 9083
Chaneled Readings Estelle: 071 533 9522
Soul Drawings Heather: 072 260 4077
ENERGY HEALING THERAPIES Reiki, Quantum Touch
Rolene: 073 298 1554
Yvette: 083 395 9211
HYPNOTHERAPHY
Past Life Regression, Hypnotherapy Training. Gary Watkins: 082 978 1461
Achieve the Life you Desire through the Power of Hypnosis. Petra Nicol: 082 477 9460
www.serenity-
hypnotherapy.co.za
DISCUSSION GROUPS
Befinity: 18h30 - Thursday evenings at the Bodyology Institute, Hillcrest. R20. Charles: 082 440 7996
BIRTH / ASTROLOGICAL CHARTS
Yvonne: 082 401 8287
IRIDOLOGY - (Your Eyes reveal the state of your health)
Vernon 084 681 4320
REI-FLEXOLOGY
Heather 072 260 4077
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BAKING
Cakes for any occasion. Also Cup Cakes, Muffins, Sweet Packs. Yvette: 083 395 9211
REIKI / BODY BALANCE TRAINING
Registered Reiki Master / Teacher (RMA) & Originator BBA Technique Tracy: 082 668 4163
MOVIE TIME
Every two weeks on Tuesday evening at 19h00 at the Women’s Movement Gym, Heritage Market, Hillcrest Cathie:
COMMITTEE CONTACT DETAILS
Peter van Niekerk, Chairperson, Cell - 079 886 5033, Email - pvanniekerk@um.co.za Garry de la Rue, Secretary, Cell - 082 859 0077, Email - garry@northstar-alliance.org Rolene Unsworth, Treasurer, Cell - 073 298 1554, Email - bias@vodamail.co.za Marijke de bruin, Member, Cell - 082 802 4399, Email - mdbangel@gmail.com Frank van Vloten, Member, Tel - 031 764 4225, vanvlotenf@ukzn.ac.za Blake Faulkner, Member, Cell – 084 477 6196, Email – blake@vikelawastecare.co.za
LIST OF OTHER SANCTUARIES
NAME
ADDRESS CONTACTS SERVICES
Mellville Esser Avenue (0ff R102) Mellville, South Coast, KZN
Charlie Nicholson Cell: 083 593 9771
10H00 am everyday
Sanctuary of Peace
24 Raven Street Pietermaritzburg
Di Matheson
Tel: 033 3441495
Cell: 072 5241376
10h00 on Sunday’s
Centre of the Universal Mind
45 Albert Dlomo (Frere) Road, Glenwood, Durban
Gail Coetzee Tel: 031 205 5768 Cell: 083 950 0699
1st Sunday morning
of the month at
10H00
Tuesday Morning
Services 09H30
Sunday Evening
Services 19H00
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Sanctuary of the Great White Light
9 Barrow Street, Umkomaas
Wayne Weston
Tel: 031 903 8108
Cell: 083 666 6614
10h00 on Sunday’s
Sanctuary of Grace
Crusaders Bowling Club, 10 Ranleigh Crescent, Durban North
Desiree von Dresselt Cell: 082 454 5037
10h00 every second Sunday of the month