Revealing the Power of LOVE.
THIS WEEK AT NEW VISION CENTER  
This Sunday
December 3rd at 10:00 am 
"BREATHE, YOU ARE ALIVE

 
Dear Beloveds,
 
With the passing of Thanksgiving, now the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us! I love this time of the year! As I prepare to walk through this Holy season with you, I'm setting the intention to experience a centered, sacred and peaceful holiday season. Knowing that my thought creates my reality, I am purposefully choosing to leave the hustle and bustle out this year.
 
The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh writes, "Peace is already present in each step, and if we walk in this way everything will bloom under our feet." Last week I got to witness the power of this idea. For the first time in 33 years, I flew home to gather with my family for Thanksgiving. It was a quick trip, out on Thanksgiving Day and back first thing Sunday morning. Anticipating traveling during one of the busiest times of the year, a few days before Bob and I left, I set an intention that I was going to stay in the center of myself the entire trip. I wanted to experience peace in every step. Peace in the airport, with fellow travelers, my siblings, my mother, with Bob. All of that is easy. Peace with myself - not as easy. I'm thrilled to report the trip was glorious from start to finish - everything and I mean everything -- bloomed under our feet. I saw and was reminded how influential intentions can be and the power of choosing peace.
 
I invite you to choose peace this month. Join me as we explore this potent truth: it is already present in each of us. Let's gather together and experience a centered, sacred and peaceful holiday season.

Richest blessings,
Rev. Penny 
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Sundays at 10am
December Theme of the Month: PEACE
 
 
    
    Dec. 03:  Breathe, You Are Alive         
    Dec. 10:  Peace in My Mind 
    Dec. 17:  The River of Feelings 
    Dec. 24:  Morning Taize Service:
                    Peace - Let it Begin With Me 
    Dec. 24:  Christmas Eve Service:
                    The Gift of Love, Light and Life  
    Dec. 31:  There is A Power for Good in
                    the Universe Greater Than You Are  

    Book of the Month:
    Peace is Every Step by: Thich Nhat Hanh. 
      Now available at the bookstore!

 
       
Sunday Musical Artist
Daniel Vega
 
       
 
Singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer Dan Vega hits soft and hard with his unique blend of soulful singing, conscious rap, and blues-tinged guitar work. Dan draws his energy from years of Classical and Jazz saxophone training and performance, cutting his teeth as a guitarist in the Buffalo, NY and Austin, TX blues scenes, and as a featured performer aboard cruise ships across the Caribbean. Now residing in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, Dan is focused on a full length studio release and performances across the Southwest U.S. and beyond.
      


Kids Corner
Weekly Theme:

Affirmation: I am special!



Have you filled out your pledge card yet?


A reminder to all that weren't here the last Sunday in October. Please fill out your pledge card and either mail it in or hand deliver it to us on Sunday. Here is a link to the form. Please let us know if you have any questions. 

Upcoming Events
Special Meeting of the Members

The Leadership Council has requested a special meeting of the members on Sunday, December 17, 2017 after the message at 11:30 AM. They will be updating the community on the sale of the property and asking you to vote on moving forward. Non-members are also welcome to attend. 

Wednesday Night Healing Service - December 6

If you are concerned with the recent events of the world, afraid for someone you love, or wondering what you can do to make a difference, then I invite you to join me at this week's healing service. We'll peek into consciousness, gain greater clarity and take a stand for the Truth to demonstrate through us. All of this allows us to live our teaching in a more authentic way. I look forward to joining you in this sacred work.

Service starts at 6:30pm in Grace Chapel.  
NEXT WEEK
  Join Rev. Penny for 
   PEACE IN MY MIND 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Holmes defines peace as "An inner calm so complete that nothing can disturb. The peace that comes only from knowledge that it is all." The infinite is always at peace because there is nothing to disturb it.
 
                             
 
Life Line Screening is back at NVC

Once again, we are hosting Life Line Screening here at NVC on December 1. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of of your health by learning your risk for developing certain chronic diseases. To find out more about this and how to set up your appointment, click here


NVC Holiday Bazaar,  Exhibitors Needed!




Once again, NVC will be hosting a holiday bazaar. It will be held on 3rd, the 10th and the 17th of December. If you would like to participate by setting up a table and exhibiting your art, your food, or... you know, all that creative stuff they sell at a bazaar, please contact Jolene Baney here for details. 

CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION


We are in preparation of a wonderful Christmas Eve service here at New Vision Center. Please mark your calendars to join us on December 24 at 6:00pm. More details are to follow but it is shaping up to be our best yet!

World Healing Meditation

At noon Greenwich time, December 31, 1986, people from around the world participated in the most comprehensive prayer activity in the history - a planetary affirmation of peace, and love, of forgiveness and understanding involving millions of people in a simultaneous global mind link. 
Once again, New Vision Center will be participating in this beautiful meditation and you are invited. 
This service will be in Grace Chapel at 5:00 am (noon Greenwich time) on December 31 and will be conducted by Bill Sneed, RScP. 

Upcoming Classes - Stay Tuned...
In the Community
Our Pantry is Stocked!


As most of you know, we have launched a program for feeding those that are struggling and homeless both for our community and the surrounding communities as well.

Our request for your help was heard! A heart-felt thanks for all that brought canned foods both to the Thanksgiving Eve service and throughout the week. A special thank-you to Nikki and Blair Ballin who created a canned food drive of their own in their neighborhood. They just delivered 50 bags of canned food! 

We will keep you posted on the unfolding of this new program to feed the homeless. 

The Leadership Council is Recruiting!

Are you interested in being a member of the Leadership Council? We are beginning our process of review for those individuals that are seeking to step up in this community. 

This link will guide you through the application process and includes qualifications, expectations and commitment dates for 2018. 

Applications are due November 30, 2017. 


Click here to request prayer support


DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A VENUE?
NVC has an on-going rental program for anyone looking for a meeting room, a wedding venue, a conference, a celebration, a workshop etc.The additional revenue helps NVC to continue to focus on our mission of Transforming Lives.Thanks to an amazing web developer and NVC Member, we have a new, user-friendly website you can refer people to:
 
Thanks for checking us out and spreading the word!

Full Calendar of Events

For a complete listing of events at New Vision Center for Spiritual Living, check out our Calendar of Events!
Fun Stuff Email List Serve

NVC has created a mailing list for you to share ideas, items for sale, rooms for rent, houses for sale, pets for adoption, recipes to die for, stories to share, pictures to circulate... In other words, this is going to be a non-monitored email list serve where you can share just about anything you want with your community. If you are interested in joining, please follow this link and fill out the form. 

Parting Shot

Elf Annie, busy with a string of lights! Thank-you Annie and the rest of our holiday decorating crew. The Sanctuary and breezeway look WONDERFUL!
We had so much stuff going on this past week! Click here to see more. 
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