From The Minister's Mind...

I recently came across a quote that fit very well with our topic of giving and receiving. "What you are is God's gift to you; what you do with yourself is your gift to God." We have received the raw material of our self along with the opportunity to shape and wield that self as we live this human life. We then give this creation of our self to Spirit in service and in joyful living. That sounds like a pretty good deal!

As most of have noticed there Have been a few changes since September, and there will be more thoroughly considered changes along with un-changes. One thing we changed with the intention of helping the end of the Sunday service go smoother was to join hands without moving into the circle. Well, we just could not capture that same circle experience without the circle. So we are un-changing that part of the service. 

There is an important event in the life of our community coming up. On February 23 we will be sharing in our Annual Membership Meeting. Church members have received letters with the pertinent information regarding the meeting. Among other things we will be electing two new Board members. These are important decisions when we choose our leaders.  Anyone may attend the meeting, but only members have the privilege of actively participating.

One last thing - I trust your experiencing of giving and receiving has been enhanced by your mindfulness. When we lift and expand our vision above the old and look toward the new, we grow, we heal, we transform! John Wesley said, "I judge all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity."

Blessings,
Lawrence

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