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THIS WEEK AT NEW VISION CENTER
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This Sunday
November 5th at 10:00 am
"LISTENING TO THE VOICE WITHIN "
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Dear Beloveds,
I imagine many, if not all of us, have had moments when we just couldn't make a decision. Times when we just aren't sure which path to choose, which option would be best, be it a smaller or larger decision, having little significance, or a life-altering decision. This dilemma is often compounded by the fast-paced times we live in. The pace seems to add to the pressure to make the right decision. In an attempt to make the right decision, we poll our friends, surf the net, question our motives, fret and worry wanting to be certain we don't make a mistake. I have stood in this exact place many times over the course of my life. It wasn't until I entered this teaching that I found a different way, turning within, to navigate decisions.
Turning within, allows us to tap the authentic source. In his book, "The Exquisite Risk, Daring to Live an Authentic Life," the author Mark Nepo writes, "When you put your ear to the earth or to your own heart, the deeper instruments play, swelling our sense of things. When lost we simply have to remember to put an ear to the earth, or to our heart, and we will hear warmth that guides."
You may have noticed the strong beating of the earth lately. The beat and breath of both the earth and heart can truly speak to and guide us. I strongly believe that much of what is happening in the world right now is beckoning us to slow down, turn within, connect to Source and listen to the voice within. Allowing the deeper instruments to play and swell our sense of things. From this expanded place in consciousness, I trust we'll find ourselves, realize our Oneness, and awaken to the ways we can serve life.
Join me this week; I'm kicking off a series on authenticity and I'll be speaking about "Listening to the Voice Within."
Richest blessings,
Rev. Dr. Penny Macek
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November Theme of the Month: AUTHENTICITY
Nov. 05: Listening to the Voice Within
Nov. 12: The Work of Love
Nov. 19: Holding Nothing Back
Nov. 26: The Struggle to be Real
Book of the Month: The Exquisite Risk
by Mark Nepo now available at the bookstore!
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Movie Night at NVC - This Friday!
Rainbow Spirits is coming back to NVC! And we are kicking it
off with a movie night.
Please join us for Movie Night at NVC on Friday, November 3 at 7pm.
After being offered a chance to fight for the USA in the 1984 Olympics, an unbeatable prison boxer must choose between his freedom and protecting the one thing he can't live without. Heart, Baby! is an epic true story of friendship, faith and love behind bars.
Tickets are $15.00 and includes snacks, movie and discussion with Shawn, the producer and an actor in the film. A portion of proceeds to benefit, 1in10 for LGBT Youth.
Purchase Tickets Here. (Please keep your emailed receipt for entry into event)
Click here for a movie preview.
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Sunday Musical Artist
Rev. Glenn Swain
Rev. Glenn Swain is currently a staff minister at the Scottsdale Center for Spiritual Living in Scottsdale. For 16 years, Glenn was a member of New Vision Center, where he became an active member on the Board and a group leader, and served as a Practitioner for the NVC community. In July 2015, he became a licensed minister for Centers for Spiritual Living.
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Weekly Theme: We are all welcome here.
Happy Halloween!
Does it get any cuter? We have a quite a few shots that'll make you go "AWWWWW" Click here (big kids included as well!)
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Parent's Night Out
Our Youth and Family Ministry is offering an awesome Parent's Night Out event coming up on December 2. Parents, if you are interested, let us know! Click here to register.
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Introduction to the Art of Feminine Presence
A free workshop by Rev. Michele Whittington
We are offering a free workshop called the Art of Feminine Presence here at New Vision Center. This is a 2.5 hour workshop that is a system of energetic practices that connect us with our source of internal power, strength and magnetism. Click here to read more about this free opportunity and to register.
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Wednesday Night Service
Immersed in Spirit
Join us for a message this Wednesday night from Practitioner Jeff Hargis as he explores the theme for November of Authenticity.
Service starts at 6:30pm in Grace Chapel.
Click here for a description of all our Wednesday night services.
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Thanksgiving Potluck
Join us for our Thanksgiving Potluck on November 23rd at 1:00 in the Social Hall. It is ALWAYS a great time. Please let us know that you plan on coming and what you would like to bring (so that we don't end up with 18 dishes of yams!)
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
We are in preparation of our Thanksgiving Eve Service and we are really excited about it. We will be building an alter with canned food again this year and we will be kicking off a new year-round community outreach program at the same time by stocking our pantry with food for the homeless as well as community members that are struggling. Come and be a part of this great program!
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NVC Holiday Bazaar, Artisans 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 selling your art, your food, or... you know, all that creative stuff they sell at a bazaar, please contact Jolene Baney here for details.
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NEXT WEEK
Rev. Dr. Penny Shares on
"THE WORK OF LOVE"
The work of love is to love -- loving God, myself and my neighbor. It is becoming clearer to me that it is dependent on our ability to hold each other and listen.
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Our Community Outreach team has partnered with Streetlight USA for the final quarter of 2017. During the month of November, NVC will be collecting donations for the residents at Streetlight USA. Streetlight supports girls AGE 11-17 who were victims of human trafficking to help turn trauma into triumph.
There are a few ways to participate. Click here to get involved!
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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.
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The Sunday ReQuote
Click here for the rest of Rev. Dr. Penny's quotes from last Sunday.
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Click here to request Pastoral Care service.
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Full Calendar of Events
For a complete listing of events at New Vision Center for Spiritual Living, check out our Calendar of Events!
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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.
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Parting Shot
A great Partnership Sunday at NVC!
Click here to see the rest of the happenings!
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