Unity Notes for January 2011

BLACKEYED PEA TRADITION
Come Sunday, January 2 to enjoy the annual black-eyed pea and cornbread tradition. This festive occasion will remind you of your childhood “back home.” There will be plenty of food including tasty desserts. Start the year off right with peas.

GOD BOX
On the first Sunday we will write out our intentions for 2011, seal them in a self-addressed envelope and place it in the God Box. During the week of Christmas in July these will be mailed to you for a review of your attainment status.

BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY
You are invited to bring a friend to the Celebration Service on Sunday, January 16.

WORLD RELIGION DAY
Volunteers are need for the Unity booth at the annual World Religion Day at the Highland Center on Sunday, January 23 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets for one-hour blocks of service are available on the table in the lobby. See Dr. Roy Phillips for question or concerns.

JANUARY OUTREACH
Attention Ladies: You are requested to begin purging your closets for unwanted work attire. Bring your items on hangers to church on Sunday, January 30. The clothing will be donated to the Dress for Success program for those seeking employment.

ENLIGHTENED LEADERS
Churches across the Unity community are participating in a study of nonviolent communication…A Language of Life. Unity of Shreveport will also participate. Therefore, leaders and other interested individuals are invited to share in an eight-week one hour study following the Sunday Celebration service beginning January 9. At the conclusion of the study, a Licensed Unity Teacher from the South Central Unity Churches Association will lead the group in a very meaningful workshop. The basic textbook for the study is “The I of the Storm (Embracing conflict, creating peace)” by Dr. Gary Simmons. You are requested to give prayerful consideration to this timely study.