The Divine Image (10/15/22) We leave you this week with the simple (yet profound) reflections of William Blake - influenced himself by the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Thoughts like these, grounded in the theology of the New Church have been described by some as a pathway to world peace. Whatever the state of our earthly world, I know considering these many spiritual paths up the same mountain (that God seeks to lead all His children on) brings me a feeling
of tremendous peace within. It is shared here in the hope that it may for you, too! Love and Peace, Ethan THE DIVINE IMAGE
To Mercy, Pity, Peace and Love, All pray in their distress; And, to these virtues of
delight, Return their thankfulness.
For Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, Is God our Father dear; And Mercy, Pity, Peace, and
Love, Is man, His Child and care.
For Mercy has a human heart, Pity, a human face, And love, the human form
divine, And Peace, the human dress.
Then every man, of every clime, That prays in his distress, Prays to the Human Form Divine, Love, Mercy, Pity,
Peace.
And all must love
the Human Form, In heathen, Turk or Jew: Where Mercy, Love, and Pity dwell, There God is dwelling too. William
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS SUNDAY (10/16/22) Path to Bethlehem: We will once again be commemorating the Nativity this year as a congregation. The event will happen for two show times, one at 6pm and one at 7pm. There will be refreshments at
Friendship Hall after each show, and a fire pit for people to hang out for the evening. This year, the groups will gather in the chapel for the scenes. For more information, or to volunteer to help please email: [email protected]. An Opportunity to Gather: It was decided at this week's staff meeting that "all work and no play" doesn't serve us feeling connected to and
uplifted/supported by each other as a church community. Therefore, we are proposing a Sunrise Fall Fellowship gathering on the 23rd of October, starting at 5:30pm. Join us for s'mores and stories by the fire, good food, and good conversation. To contribute food or help with the preparations, please email Claudia Wood-Osmus: [email protected]. Sending Our
Care: Sunrise Chapel will be putting together a care package for Shawn Morey who is attending high school this year at the Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, PA. The package will be sent on October17th (BUT JESSICA MCC IS ASKING FOR DONATIONS TO BE BROUGHT TO CHURCH TOMORROW). If you wish to help with this effort, please email Jessica: [email protected]. ITEMS TO
CONSIDER: Any Snacks (no food allergies and Slim Jims/Jerky is a favorite) Wool hat/gloves Long Johns (men's medium) Warm Socks Peanutbutter Cups Cash Cards with personal messages and well wishes A Message From Our Treasurer: Dear members and friends of Sunrise Chapel - I write today to let you know your church is in need
of additional funds to cover our obligations and expenses. Our quarterly obligation to the General Church of $10,105.91 has not yet been paid. Also, we need to invest in a new Back Flow valve or be faced with difficulties from the Water Department. The valve is estimated to cost about $1,500.00. So…this totals to $11,605.91. So far we have accumulated $2,955.02 toward that total leaving an $8,650.89 shortfall. As of September
11th or the 11th week of the fiscal year, we have made only 53.5% of our budget. SO….your church needs help, and it needs YOUR SUPPORT to help provide it. If you are already a regular donor would you please consider making an additional donation for this quarter? If you are not a regular donor, your church can certainly use your help now. Either way, anything you can do will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! William Smith Treasurer Sunrise Chapel BLESSINGS ON YOUR
WEEKEND! Your church home for partnering with the Lord and each other in the
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