From Our Spiritual Leader, Glennie Smith. Happy Easter, Unity family!!

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1 From Our Spiritual Leader, Glennie Smith Happy Easter, Unity family!! This is truly the most reverent, sacred month of the year, as we celebrate Easter, the rise of the Christ consciousness within Thank you to recent guest speakers, Dennis Warner & Mary Anderson. See page 2 for more photos & details. each & every one of us. If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to purchase the small Lenten booklet titled Let go & let God. It's a wonderful guide to help you maneuver through this time of preparation for Easter. Each day begins with a quote from Scripture & inspiring words much like the "Daily Word." It has helped me personally during my time of prayer & meditation, to get centered & to stay in the consciousness of Love. This Sunday we are going to talk about the importance of the altar. The altar is a place in consciousness where you are willing to let go of the lesser for the greater, to let go of personality and interest to individuality of the Christ. (Charles Fillmore) Next week we are going to be talking about Jesus, and his triumphant march into Jerusalem, as Jesus made his way into the city of peace. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of holy week, a period of prayer and spiritual preparation. There is spiritual power at work during this week which backs us up in our desire to overcome. And finally, Easter Sunday, our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Its inner meaning and spiritual significance is the awakening and rising of spiritual consciousness of the I Am in man. As our cofounder Charles Fillmore states: the resurrection is the rising up of the whole man---spirit, soul and body----- into the Christ consciousness of life and wholeness. This Jesus did. The tomb could not hold his redeemed perfect body Temple. Resurrection is accomplished by the quickening power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus showed us the way to life eternal. It is our responsibility to follow in his footsteps, to become the perfect expression of God in the world. This is our heritage and our destiny. As apostle Paul tells us: the Christ in you-your hope of glory. Happy Easter! Namaste, Glennie Christ Church Unity of Rockford 4831 Manchester Drive, Rockford IL (815) info@unityofrockford.com

2 Christ Church Unity of Rockford is staying busy! Guest speakers/performers, rummage sale, Spanish lessons, return of Bingo and Movie nights, another class by Marge Orchard, tsunami relief, spring clean up and the ongoing search for the perfect screen and projector are just some of the activities going on at the church. Dennis Warner spoke to the congregation on March 27, 2011, performing his song/ book "Beads on One String." Mary Anderson spoke to the congregation on April 3, 2011 on "An Ordinary Person." Thanks to both speakers, as they were very motivating and captivating. Movie Night featured "What the Bleep." For timely information on church activities, please check your often and keep a copy of this newsletter handy! " Discover the Power Within You" Taught by Marge Orchard, L.U.T. This course is a spiritual study of the true teachings of Jesus Christ. It is based on the book of Eric Butterworth, Discover the Power within You. The book presents the thesis that we all can discover, accept, and release the same power of the Divinity that Jesus believed dwelt within him, within consciousness, and also in each individual. Jesus described this Divinity as the Kingdom of Heavens within. Paul, the apostle, described it as the Christ in you, your hope of glory. This class will open the door to and provide a guide to the unexplored depths within you. With the help of this Unity inspirational classic, we will explore the depth potential of the divine within each of us. This is a "must be there" class if you are new to Unity and a wonderful refresher for long time members. The course will outline ways in which you can release the power locked within you and help you achieve the realization and unfoldment of your own innate divinity. This is a required class in the new S.E.E. Class will be held Saturdays: 4/16/11 thru 5/21, 9 am-11am, on a Love Offering Basis.

3 Welcome to Unity's Year of Abundant Living! This month's theme is Step Out in Faith. Please use this affirmation to enhance and enrich your daily spiritual practice: I am strong, positive and powerful. The article below is from Unity.org's web site and can be found at In Everything, Have Faith in God! By Mary L. Kupferle TODAY IS THE DAY to keep on having faith in God. In everything, have faith in God's love and wisdom at work in your life. In everything that has already occurred, choose to have faith and know that God's presence and power were active. In everything happening in this moment, have faith that God is present and in control of all details. In thoughts of the future, again take hold of the idea: In everything, I have faith in God! If you are facing a physical challenge, focus your attention and belief on the declaration: In everything, I have faith in God and in God's total healing power! Initiate this life-giving thought again and again in the realization that with increasingly greater healing power it will begin to rise up within your mind and heart and bless you. In everything, I have faith in God! No matter what negativity may arise during the day, regarding yourself or someone you love, choose to keep this one simple thought active. Let it be a silent or verbal sentinel reminding you of the path you wish to follow and of the kind of person you want to be. Repeat the words often: In everything, I have faith in God! Use this response to all limitation that occurs, appears or persists in life's events. Determine to consciously choose again and again this positive affirmation and healing attitude. I have found that when no other prayer, no other words, seem to bring the encouragement needed, the declaration: In EVERYTHING, I have faith in God! has helped rebuild my trust, re-strengthen my conviction, and restore my growing awareness of oneness with the Father. Jesus Christ showed in a powerful way, through his own manner of response, the vital importance of right reaction to every circumstance of life. Confronted by the negative attitudes of the Pharisees and other religious leaders, he persistently moved forward in having faith in God. You are given, through Jesus' example, the basis for working miracles in your life today. Regardless of the undesirable occasion, negative feelings, or activity in evidence, you can meet each one with the quiet insistence that it need not remain or need not be given a place of importance within your mind. You can prove by example that all attention and all faith turned to the Father is a miracle-working power in everything. The more often you choose to have faith in God, the stronger your conviction grows and the more effective your prayers become. Yes, I know there may be times when you are literally surrounded by opposition to your belief in healing or inwardly filled with arguments against the possibility of realizing wholeness. It is in such instances that you can remember and follow the example given by Jesus Christ. You can repeatedly turn away from all that is negative and give your attention to your faith in God.

4 What's Happening? Here is the tentative schedule for the remainder of April & first week of May The schedule is subject to change, so stay tuned! Sunday, April 10, :25am Choir Rehearsal Pulpit Assistant: Julie Thompson Greeters: Debbi Johnson & Ro Giacomazzo Special Music: Ruth Ann Lillstrom Hymn: Here I Am Lord (handout) Hospitality: Norma Thoren Youth Education Leader: Laura Edwards Child Care: Doris Hayes Sunday, April 17, 2011 Pulpit Assistant: Agnes Pagan Greeters: Dennis Hines & Babs Hummel Special Music: Ron Lawson Hymn: #7 God Will Take Care (hymnal) Hospitality: Steve & Sally Hoskinson Youth Education Leader: ***** Child Care: Colleen Hughes Sunday, April 24, :15am Unity Singers meet Pulpit Assistant: Craig Pearson Greeters: Alie & George Stoneburner Special Music: Unity Singers Hymn: #300 Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (hymnal) Hospitality: Sharon Glawe Youth Education Leader: Laura Edwards Child Care: Doris Hayes Sunday, May 1, :30am Board Meeting Pulpit Assistant: Jerry Glawe Greeters: Marlene Flohr & Carole Buhl Special Music: CD Hymn: #212 Weave (hymnal) Hospitality: Deb Zahniser & Bev Cicolello Youth Education Leader: Mary Kegel Child Care: Julie Thompson Divine Love through me, blesses and multiplies all that I am, all that I have, all that I give, and all that I receive. March 2011 Revenue: March 2011 Expenses: Total March 2011: As always, financial information is posted on the church bulletin board. Kathy Kelly is happy to answer your questions about church finances. Thanks! Christ Church Unity Board of Directors Steve Hoskinson cbs270@verizon.net Jerry Glawe.jerico7711@aol.com Kathy Kelley.Kelleydvd@aol.com Craig Pearson.pearson7618@comcast.net Donna "Addi" Addison addiwp@gmail.com Bill Edmundson.bill@wazooo.com Christ Church Unity of Rockford Unity of Rockford Sunday Service: 10 A.M. Prayer Circle: Tuesdays, 10 A.M. Yoga: Tuesdays after Prayer Circle Christ Church Unity of Rockford's newsletter is distributed monthly after the month's Board meeting (usually ed mid-month). To submit info for Unity of Rockford's newsletter or to report corrections, please addiwp@gmail.com or info@unityofrockford.com. Thank you! 4831 Manchester Drive, Rockford IL (815) info@unityofrockford.com

5 CHRIST CHURCH UNITY OF ROCKFORD Minutes of Board of Trustees Meeting February 6, 2011 Call to Order & Roll Call at 11:35 a.m. by President Jerry Glawe. All board members present. Guests: Sharon Glawe, Jackie DeVries, David Kelly, Agnes Pagan, Babs Hummel Opening Prayer Glennie Smith Secretary's Report Craig Pearson. Minutes of January meeting read by Craig. Move to accept by Steve, 2nd by Addi, Unanimous. Treasurer's Report Kathy Kelley. Treasurer s report for January was read by Kathy. Move to accept by Glennie, 2nd by Craig, Unanimous Jerry has approved the December bank statement. January Income Expenses Jerry asked Kathy for a comparison yearend between 2009 and For 2009 we had a loss of $3080 and in 2010 the loss was $800. A discussion was held and the consensus was that we re on the right track as many churches have had much greater losses putting their existence at risk. Spiritual Leader's Report Glennie Smith. Glennie informed the board that she has a meeting this coming Tuesday with another company to evaluate our screen and projector situation. Hopefully we ll be able to complete this in the near future. The Xerox machine is acting goofy, Bill said he d take a look at it. Dennis Warner will be the guest speaker on Glennie said in order to protect the children, Agnes has offered to do background checks on any child care volunteers through her work. Glennie has sent thank you letters to the Charles Foundation and the Holcomb State Bank for their financial gifts. Committee Reports Building and Grounds --Jackie reported she has a meeting scheduled this coming Wednesday at 4:30 PM with the City of Rockford to discuss a solution to the water runoff problem that is eroding our back yard. She would like as many board members as possible to attend the meeting. Web Site Bill Edmundson. The old obsolete information has been removed from our web site and we should have a fully functioning site up and running soon. New Business Agnes has volunteered to teach a conversational Spanish class this spring. The class will probably be held after services on Sundays. Glennie made a motion to accept Agnes s offer to teach the class, 2 nd Addi, unanimous. Agnes also mentioned she saw a web site to purchase Prosperity Banks to distribute for members wanting to participate in a prosperity program. Sharon Glawe said she d contribute $50 to purchase the banks. Kathy made a motion to implement the prosperity bank program, 2 nd Glennie, unanimous. Motion to adjourn by Craig, 2nd by Bill. Adjourned at 12:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Craig Pearson--Secretary BINGO! Watch your for updates on MOVIE NIGHT, the return of BINGO, guest speakers, special events and more!