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September 2012-Reflections
Spiritual Tools For An Abundant Life- “The 12 Powers of Man”
Using the Powers, One Month at a Time
March—Wisdom
The ability to evaluate, discern, apply what you know.
I am guided by divine wisdom in every thought, word and action.
Awakening Souls, Transforming Lives!
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD The Board of Trustees is overflowing with joy and enthusiasm as we enter the month of March. This month the Board has planned a number of activities that we know will not only be informa-tional, but very enlightening as well. We start out the month of March with our monthly pot-luck (March 3, 2018), but in addition to the tasty food we are having a presentation about the new harassment policy that has been developed for our church. Following the presentation, the Board will be presenting the results of the three-session visioning process that we held in January 2019. You all will be awed and pleased by the results of this process.
In keeping with the healing and prayer foundation of Unity, the Board has chosen to implement a number of programs focused on enacting these principles .On March 4, 2019 we will be starting our Noon day meditation service. This will be a Silent Unity Prayer Service and a live meditation held in the sanctuary of our church, each Monday at noon. Following the medita-tion service there will be an opportunity for individual prayers for healing as well. This medita-tion service will also be recorded and aired at noon on Wednesday and Friday of each week.
We are also implementing a daily prayer/meditation service where all who desire will receive a daily Spiritual thought via text at the same time each day. All will be joining in One Mind as we pray and meditate together. More information regarding joining this activity and the process will be coming to you soon.
On Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 P.M., we invite the congregation to join the Board of Trustees as we focus on forming teams who will develop ideas and recommenda-tions regarding the Spiritual Fortification and Fiscal Stabilization of our Spiritual Community. We would love to have the full participation of our Community. So please, call the church office and let us know if you will attend. A light lunch will be provided.
As we continue to move forward in Faith we continue to, “Behold the Christ” in one another and we know that our Spiritual Community is truly blessed.
Let Us Affirm Together:” We are guided by Divine Wisdom and Prospered by Divine Love.”
Blessings To you All,
The Board of Trustees
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MARCH AFFIRMATIONS
Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
March 3rd Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
March 10th Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to
seek him in his temple.
March 17th Psalm 16:8
I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
March 24th Psalm 118:14
The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
March 31st Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Reflections is a newsletter published each month by Unity Christ Church. Its purpose is to inform and inspire our spiritual community. Submissions for publication are welcome and should be sent to the church office for review.
UNITY CHRIST CHURCH
33 N. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Phone (314) 727-6478
Fax (314) 727-8895
Email [email protected]
Office Manager: Erika Carmichael
Board of Trustees Rudolph Clay
Barbara Lanier Harris Juankee McKinney
Michael Shelton-Montez Leonard Smith
Licensed Unity Teachers Mary Biggs and Mary Holloman
Noon Day Meditation
Every Monday
Starting Monday, March 4th at 12pm, and every Monday following, we will have a Silent Unity Prayer
Service and live meditation held in the sanctuary, led by Juankee McKinney and recorded for replay on Wednes-
days and Fridays.
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Spiritual Guidance:
Throughout the Lenten Season with Unity
Lent Season starts Wednesday,
March 6th, 2019.
Booklets will be available starting
Sunday, March 3,
2019.
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MARCH LESSON TITLES & MUSICIANS
March 3, 2019 Guest Speaker: Rev. Pat Powers
Lesson Title: TBD
Guest Musicians: Deborah Sharn & Rocky Tucker
March 10, 2019 Guest Speaker: Rev. Melissa Bennett
Lesson Title: TBA
Guest Musicians: Kim Fuller & Rocky Tucker
March 17, 2019 Guest Speaker: Rev. Pat Powers
Lesson Title: TBA
Guest Musicians: Doug Erwin & Katie Kopff
March 24, 2019 Guest Speaker: Dr. Marlene Bricker
Lesson Title: TBA
Guest Musician: Mitzi MacDonald
March 31, 2019 Guest Speaker: TBA
Lesson Title: TBA
Guest Musician: AJSR & Rocky Tucker
February Potluck
March 3rd
Please join us in the Fellowship Room, after the morning service, for our Friendship Sunday Potluck. If your last name begins with A-H, please bring a dessert or bread
dish; if your last name begins with I-R, please bring a cas-serole or meat dish; if your last name begins with S-Z,
please bring a salad or vegetable. We always have great food and fellowship so please invite your friends and make
plans to join us!!
Daylight Saving Time is around the corner.
Set your clocks ahead
1-hour on
Sunday, March 10th
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Thoughts From The Heart
(reprint 2014)
I have been thinking about the Idea that, “All that I need is Within Me”, and simply wondering, “What
does it really mean?” Does it mean that I have all the knowledge of the Universe within my Being?
Or could it be that ”I AM One” with all the Wisdom of the Sages and It is just waiting to burst forth
through me? Or perhaps could it be that I have the ability to do just about anything I want to do,
knowing that no lack or limitation exists within me?
As I contemplate all these various positions, the one Idea that flows consistently into my mind is that
all of these Ideas have to be True because, “I Know” that I have the Wisdom of God Within my very
Being. As I think about this Idea that I Am the Wisdom of God in expression, another flood of Ideas
enter my mind. I begin to wonder,” If I Am the Wisdom of God, how do I express It? And how am I
to know that I AM indeed expressing God’s Wisdom? And furthermore, how does God’s Wisdom
differ from common everyday wisdom?”
Well to get some answers to these questions, I turn to the writings of Charles Fillmore, our Spiritual
Mentor and Co-Founder. In the Revealing Word, Mr. Fillmore states that Wisdom is “Intuitive know-
ing; Spiritual Intuition; the Voice of God within as the Source of our understanding; mental action
based on the Christ Truth Within. He further states that, “Wisdom includes judgment, discrimination,
intuition, and all the departments of mind that come under the head of Knowing. This “Knowing” ca-
pacity transcends intellectual knowledge. Spiritual discernment always places Wisdom above the
other faculties of the mind and reveals that knowledge and intelligence are auxiliary to understanding.
What an excellent explanation! It appears that Wisdom expresses as Intuitive Knowing, where we
have the experience of Knowing that We Know. It even expresses as that Still Small Voice within
that guides us, directs us and shows us the way to go. It appears that the Wisdom of God guides our
judgment and helps us to discriminate between that which is Truth and that which is Error. This intui-
tive knowing appears to transcend our human intellectual understanding and allows us to think our
thoughts in alignment with God.
As I think about all of this, I begin to know and understand that All I need to know is Within me, be-
cause the very Presence of God is my very Being. All the knowledge of the Universe resides within
me because I live and move and breathe and have my very being in the All Knowing Presence of God
Within. And Yes, the Wisdom of the Sages is a part of me too because they were inspired by the very
Spirit of God that moves Within me and you. And of course, I have the ability to do and be anything I
choose, because the Omnipotence of God is the very essence of my Being.
So as we persist in our times of prayer and meditation, and become more consciously aware of the
Presence of God that resides Within, let us know that we can express the Wisdom of God that has so
graciously been provided to us as God’s children. And as we allow this Wisdom of God to flow
through our Being let us “Know that we Know” and choose to allow this ‘Knowingness” of God to
express in all that we think, say and do!
Let Us Daily Affirm: I Am One With All Knowledge in the Universe Now
Blessings as You Spiritually Unfold,
Juankee J. McKinney
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From the Prayer Ministry
Dear Friends,
This year March will bring us another season of Lent with Ash Wednesday be-ginning the season on March 6. Be sure to ”Keep a True Lent” during this time. Lent begins the process where we prepare for the resurrection of Christ from his death on the cross. We know that life is eternal, and because Christ demon-strated his life after death, so can we. Though we no longer see Christ, the presence of his Holy Spirit remains with us. The divinity of Christ in each of us gives us the ability to use all our God-given faculties.
This month’s faculty is Wisdom (James), and we celebrate choosing wisely. We have many opportunities in life to use the faculty of wisdom, and none greater than with love.
Scripture for the Month Psalm 37:30 New International Version (NIV) 30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just
Affirmation for the Month –
I use divine judgment and wisdom in all my thoughts, words and actions. I choose God’s wisdom to guide my life.
Prayer –
I claim, accept and express God’s wisdom in all that I am and all that I do. God’s gracious wisdom is guiding me now.
Yours in Christ Mary E. Biggs, LUT
P.S. Recommendation book for the month – Keep a True Lent
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Unity Book Club
You are invited to our Book Club meeting on
Thursday, March 14th @ 6:00pm.
This Month’s Book: We are continuing the discussion of:
The Universe Is Calling
by Eric Butterworth
Come prepared to continue our
discussion.
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Save The Date:
We will begin taking orders for Easter Lillies
on Sunday, March 24th.
Order form forthcoming.
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