SPRING 2011 NEWSLETTER

SPRING 2011                                              

Dear Members and Friends;

Spring has sprung!  The rains have lifted, the birds are singing, and the gardens are full of new color and life - truly a beautiful demonstration of God=s eternal life. Even while vegetation may appear dead, the winter of life, is a very productive time.  A deep inner activity of renewing energy is busy at work, and when the time is right to suddenly spring forth into the fullness and beauty of life.  It always amazes me how there is no sign of new life, and then the next day there it is hundreds of buds on limbs of trees, and green stems poking out of the ground.  I look again and flowers everywhere seemingly overnight.  Very inspiring to know that even in the darkest point of life, that there is always a promise in the light of a new morning.  We are never quite the same as before, for each year brings its own new richness to life.  Happy Easter and to your Resurrection! 

We were honored this Spring to have our Center selected as one of 40 US sites for the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace APeace Pole.@  On April 9, there was a planting of the APeace Pole@ and dedication ceremony.  The APeace Pole@ has engraved a word on each side of it; Peace, Harmony, Oneness and Love.  On the top is a crystal capped over with copper.  A plaque is located at the foot of the pole which reads A13 Moon Walk 4 Peace, 10/10/10-11/11/11, US Peace Trail@ It is in the garden entering the courtyard from the parking lot.  Can=t be missed whether coming or going.  It is a great reminder as we enter this sacred place, and as we leave it to be a living example of these words as if engraved into our own hearts.  13 Moon Walk 4 Peace began in Atlanta City, Georgia on 10/10/10 and will continue around the country until 11/11/11 when they return to Atlanta City.  This past December they were given the Los Angelos Heros= Award presented by Dr. Beckwith.

Two Fund Raisers to Restore our Parking Lot ($3300):  April 30, we=re having a Spring Yard Sale with space for vendors to sell their items as well as our own tables (donations needed).  We are also selling muffins coffee, hot dogs and soda.  The following weekend, May 7, we=re holding a raffle at the Spring Forward Psychic & Wellness Fair being held here. Two great prizes: 1^st prize valued at $1125, a beautiful diamond heart in tri-gold necklace; 2^nd prize valued at $200, a  new spring purse by Whiting & Davis.  Buy your tickets today: $1 each, 6 for $5, 13 for $10.  We=re also selling food at the fair, and having information available.  Volunteers are needed at both events.  Please contact Rev. Christine 408-293-3838. Cash donations are gratefully accepted.

Sunday Afternoon DVD:   May 1^st at 1pm, we=re showing 2012 Mayan Prophecy and the Shift of the Ages.  This enigmatic film unveils the other side to the 2012 enigma: The Underlying Mystery of 2012; The True Nature of Time; Current, Evolution of the Human Mind. Discussion. Love Donation. 

Upcoming DSFI Book Club Study Group: 7pm Wednesday evenings beginning June 8 - July 27, we will be studying together the newly republished classic by Mrs. C.L. Baum Studies in Divine Science. Forward written in 1909 by Nona L. Brooks.  Currently available in our book store.