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Events
by Marilyn Awtry on 01/29/13
February 3rd at 11 A.M. Rev. Marilyn J. Awtry, NST will be serving the Church of Awareness in Orlando. For additional information you can call the Pastor, Rev. Jeanne Lerch.
And, you won't want to miss the Rev Graham Connelly, from Maine, and his presentation on a facet of Shamanism. Once again. Rev. Lerch can give you full details
Check the Church of Awareness website for phone number and information.
Coming Events
by Marilyn Awtry on 01/06/13
The 27th of January, the Rev. John Rogers of Melbourne, Florida, will be serving at the Cassadaga Temple Sunday Service. For more information check the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Website.
The 2nd week of February, the Rev. Graham Connelly of Maine, will be offering a seminar as well as speaking at the Sunday Services. For more information check the Church of Awareness, Orlando, Florida, Website.
Yours truly is taking the month of January off and doing all the things one must do to keep things in the flow. Feb. 3rd, I will be serving the Church of Awareness Sunday Service.
Be sure to keep checking for additional events.
A new day is dawning
by Marilyn Awtry on 12/26/12
Time is fleeting and 2012 will be brought to a close December 31st. So you say, "we all know that." Yes, that is true but it is very important not to carry old baggage into a New Year. Therefore finish up the things you are working on or need to finish; clean out the closets; put things in order.
The Natural Law of Order assures us that it is the 'key' to reaching a goal successfully. Take time to write down the main goal you wish to achieve in 2013; follow it with a list of things to be accomplished; prioritize your list. Be ready to start the New Year off and running!
Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, Fullfilling, New Year - 2013.
To our Newtown, CT Family
by Marilyn Awtry on 12/17/12
Though distance may separate us, the recent tragedy in Newtown reminds us that we are all One--Children of the Creator, the Great Spirit. We may all have different appearances on the outside, but are all the same on the inside and forever connected by the spark of the Divine within our souls.
In this hour, we put aside our cultural differences, religious preferences, and find the commonality we all share and that is the trait of "love and compassion." As you met the trying time of that morning hour and as you meet those of the days ahead, know "You Never Walk Alone!" Around the globe, there are heartfelt prayers offered for You and Yours from those you may never meet here on earth but who are in oneness of Spirit and deeply care.
In the practice of my selected religion, we know that life goes on! We have the understanding of a "Continuity of Life" that keeps the Spirit progressing throughout all of eternity. Your adorable children and loving spouses, parents, brothers, and sisters have graduated to the next dimension of life and continue in that unbroken continuity. Know they have been welcomed by those who have gone on before and who will lovingly guide them in their path of progression. And although we grieve for so many leaving us at that same hour, think how comforting it was for them as they crossed that bridge into the next life together and now share the beauty of the Spirit World--some reflect upon as heaven. Know that although you can no longer share physical experiences, your loved one's Spirit, now in that unseen great beyond, remains as close to you as always. They can always touch your soul. They are just a thought away.
May these few words bring you solace as your eyes transmit them to your heart and soul. My consciousness assures me that all of my Cleric colleagues, Spiritualist Healers, and all members of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, as well as Spiritualists around the world, hold you close in their hearts and lift their voices in prayer and in sending healing for You and Yours. May the God of your understanding keep you and Bless You until that day of joyous reunion.
I remain in Love and Light, The Rev. Marilyn J. Awtry, N.S.T.
CHRISTMAS IS AROUND THE CORNER
by Marilyn Awtry on 12/14/12
If you are considering a donation to someone less fortunate, my heart reaches out to the Native American Indians on the reservations. Many starving, many freezing. So I offer you the address for the
Southwest Indian Foundation. (www.southwestindian. com). They try to deliver a food basket to every family on the reservation that is in need. The cost of a full basket is $58.50 It contains--Turkey 16-18 lb.; Potatoes, Pinto Bans, Baking Powder, Sugar, Veg. Shortening (low fat), stuffing, coffee, table salt, rice, low salt crackers, fruit drink, four, raisens, oatmeal, onions and canned milk, canned cranberry sauce, canned yams, canned peaches, canned pears, canned corn, canned peas, canned geen beans.
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If you feel that is out of your price range, you can do half a basket for $29.30.
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If you feel you can offer a lot more, let me tell you most of the Navho's burn wood but not necesarily in a stove. They use sawed-off water barrels. Many have no heat Combination Stoves in the hogans, trailers, whatever they have to live in. The stoves cost $539.00. What ever you can give to the Natives who are in such dire need is appreciated.
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My other donation goes to St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota. They house many children at their facility and at the holidays also try to help the families.Their web site is www.stjo.org.tiyo and snail mail just St. Joseph's Indian Shcool, Chamberlain, SD 53726.
My other interest is St. Labre Indian School is www.stlabre.org in Ashland, Montana 59004.
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There are also sites where you can help out like www.OneSpirit.com. On their site they publish the name and address of the one in need along with the item, size and any other pertinent information.
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THE VILLAGES, FL. Here in Florida there is couple the collects blankets, gloves, hats, jackets, clothes and drives out to the Lakota tribe Reservation in South Dakota. Their name is Mike and Becky Donahe at 352-207-5017.
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So as you ready your family for Christmas, please give a thought and a donaton to the Native American Indians.
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The Law of Compensation or Retribution
"As You Give, so shall you receive!"
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU--AND MAY YOU BE RICHLY BLESSED.
Marilyn
