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Blessings & Bits Reverend Billie Martini Lent, the 40 days, plus six Sundays between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday is such an exciting time of year. This time, in traditional Christian churches, is a period of fasting and abstinence. Charles Fillmore, our Unity co-founder, considered Lent to be “a season of spiritual growth, a time for progressive unfoldment.” He suggested that we abstain from old forms of limited thinking and replace that thinking with a brand new sense of who we are and how God expresses through us and as us.

Our Lenten season, beginning with our Ash Wednesday Service on March 5, can be the beginning for us of 46 days of further living our commitment to expand in consciousness.

The suggestion that Charles Fillmore made about replacing our limited thinking with a brand new sense of who we are reminds us that we can “take up” instead of “give up”. We can take up higher thoughts of ourselves, new images of our-selves. We can stop self-defeating thoughts and take up the image of good health, wholeness, prosperity. We can take up the attitude that we are the masters of our thoughts. We can take up an “I can” attitude instead of “I can’t”. We can say “I will” instead of “gee, I which I could.” We can say “I do” instead of “I’ll try.” Remember Yoda says to Skywalker in the movie, The Empire Strikes Back, “Try? No, we do, or we don’t do, there is no try.”

We can put some attitude in our thinking and “take up”, step up into our power. We aren’t weak and undisciplined! We don’t have to play small! We are powerful beyond measure!

Let’s move forward towards Easter, taking up the teachings of our Way Shower, our brother Jesus.

Let’s do the work we need to do, are guided to do to expand our Christ consciousness!

“We do”, there is no “try”.

Blessings, Love, Reverend Billie

Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, March 5, 11:00 AM Sanctuary Come together with Reverend Billie, James Crowley and your Unity family to prepare for Lent, a time of great spiritual growth and expansion of consciousness.

During this meditative service, we will open our hearts to all that God has to teach us in the next 40 days, to learn more about our spiritual natures. We will prepare ourselves for a new understanding of the Christ within and become more eager to live the Christ life. Let’s set our intentions to spend time in prayer, a daily appointment with God. We will be invited to surrender our will and to open our minds and hearts to new ways of thinking, feeling and being.

See you here where good happens, where God happens.

I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Our Wall of Hearts in the Celebration Garden is growing. We invite you to consider adding a heart celebrating someone you love.

Celebrating Reverend Billie Martini Celebrating Unity of Surprise Celebrating Beloved Board Member Sherry Ritchie Celebrating The Life of George Sodini, Jr. Celebrating The Life of Viola Sodini Celebrating The Life of Tony Szybist Celebrating The Life of Larry Szybist Di...We Will Indeed Live “Happily Ever After” Celebrating The Sun City West Foundation Celebrating The Lives of John & Kitty Davey Celebrating The Beautiful Life of Michael W. Fischer Celebrating The Life of Loren Tumbleson Celebrating The Life of Annette Grier Celebrating The Life of Jerry Karns Celebrating The Lives of Ann & Art Siegal Celebrating The Lives of Brad Zupp & Beth Lawrence Celebrating All Fur Children Celebrating The Hegge Family Celebrating The Martini Family Celebrating The Lives of Gladys & Joe Stark Celebrating The Life of Winifred Libby Harlow Celebrating His Life, Love & Memory Micael Lane Celebrating The Life & Love of Don Sorensen Celebrating “BUD” Burt Bailey Miller Celebrating The Loving Memory of Walter De Mordaunt Celebrating K.J. Higgins Celebrating Kameron Higgins In Loving Memory of Howard D. Mayhew In Loving Memory of Earl & Rosa Amend, John & Priscilla Veach Celebrating The Life of Gale Snyder & The Growth of Her 3 Sons

Robert N. Stalnaker, In Our Hearts Forever Celebrating Robert L (Bob) Main His Life & Great Talents Celebrating Scott M Parry, Forever Loved Celebrating The Lives of King & Carroll Farrington Celebrating The Life of My Husband, George E. Zimmermann Celebrating The Lives of My Parents, Frank & Annabel Lumberg Celebrating Friends & Neighbors of Yarnell Hill Fire Celebrating The Life & Teachings of Reverend Hal Lafler Celebrating The Life & Music of James Crowley Celebrating The Dedication of ALL Volunteers

New Additions Celebrating The Love of My Life, Ken Clouther Celebrating The Academic Excellence of Nathan Stowell Celebrating Matt Stowell, First Responder Lakeview Fire Department, FL Celebrating Sun City West Fire Department, 103 Celebrating The Life & Love of Mommie Lee

Celebrating Pop-Pop, Nana & Grandmom

Celebrating The Life of Ronald Gonyer

Celebrating The Life of Dave Miller

You can help support our ministry and create a permanent tribute to this event. On November 10, 2013 Unity of Surprise held a very special service dedicating our Wall of Hearts and Garden. For more information on how you can add your very special someone, pet, business to our wall, call Unity of Surprise (623) 214-3884. For a minimal cost of $75.00 you, too, can Celebrate the Life, or your Love of that very special someone in your life. The wall is open to the community and friends of Unity of Surprise as well as members.

Celebrate Your Love… Create a Permanent Tribute

Thank you Wise Women


We love you, We bless you,

We truly appreciate you, We behold the Christ in you!

Reverend Marty Gonyea and Pat Shipley have now completed their term of service on our Wisdom Council after completing their prior terms of Board Service. They have brought their wisdom to every meeting and have supported the Board of Trustees in all ways. Words can never express our gratitude and appreciation, so give them an extra hug the next time you see them.

Mind, Body, Spirit Study Groups ACIM—Friday’s from 1:30—3:00 PM in the Serenity

Room (Open) with Reverend Hal Lafler

Love is Eternal Widow/Widow’s Support—Every other Monday from 1—3 PM in the Myrtle Fill-more Room (Open) with Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Samantha Decker Stump, M.S.

I am building my spiritual muscles.

Celebrating Greatness! Book Signing Sunday, March 2, 2014

Meet Barbara Van Kirk-Rockenbrant Self-Published Author Be sure and drop by the Book Store on Sunday, March 2 to meet Barbara Van Kirk-Rockenbrant. Barbara is promoting her three wonderful and meaningful

books about making good choices. She will be signing copies of her books titled, The People Boxes, The Girl With The Shoulds, and The Person Who Had Feelings. Very meaningful little books that are great for all ages.

Meditation Facilitator, Reverend Billie Tuesday’s from 11—Noon Myrtle Fillmore Room

Someone referred to our Faith Lift Meditation time on Tuesday mornings to face-lift time. It does that too. When we’ve finished with our heart check and our two 20 minute periods of “silence” we look like we’ve had face lifts. Any worry lines are erased, any stress and strain is totally gone and we’re ready to again face the world, with our faith and our faces lifted. Join us! Everyone is welcome.

I find strength in the silence.

Did You Know? Did you know that Reverend Billie takes Mondays off? Did you know that she prepares the Sunday Lessons on Thursdays? Let’s support her in taking time off and in continuing to prepare inspiring lessons by not calling, texting or emailing her on Mondays and Thursdays. Bless you for your kindness and compassion.


brighter as a result of a life of prayer.

Thomas Keating wrote: “...the words you choose are sacred because it is a symbol of your intention to open yourself to the mystery of God’s presence beyond thoughts, images, and emotions.” He tells us to think about the words as we begin our prayer because we tread on Holy Ground. Time spent in prayer is more beneficial than we can imagine. While we pray, we are being bathed in Holy Light. This loving presence transforms in silent unseen ways. The more often we seek communion with our creator, the deeper is our understanding of the Divine. It touches all the levels of our being. We sleep better, relationships are more compatible, health improves and all the while Spirit is caring for our soul. We are truly blessed!

Confidential Prayer Support Here to pray with you The Unity of Surprise High Watchers prayer team trusts in the creative, regenerating, transformative power of Divine Love.

Through God’s Wisdom, we immerse the dear ones for whom we pray in God’s absolute love. We see these beloved as perfect, whole and complete, limitless and free.

A Prayer Request box is located on the information counter in the lobby and also in the Sanctuary each Sunday.

Remember, God is always with you. All His blessings and goodness are yours by divine inheritance. God is the freeing transformative power within; infinite intelligence and wisdom, always your light and inspiration, healing and harmonizing in every way.

What a wonderful opportunity to share “prayer talk” with you once again. For thirty years, my meditation practice has filled the quiet moments with peace and joy. Today the return of prayer has brought depth and commitment to those moments of

communion. Imagine, you and I can talk to God anytime we wish! Let’s establish closer ties by honoring this precious relationship and The Oneness that binds us together.

Prayer reminds us of this heritage with our loving Heavenly Father and of the Angels who assist with the Father’s Plan. At some point in life, we have all experienced situations where we called out for help. Psalm 121 states: “My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.” It is such comfort to recognize we are never alone for our creator is always a part of us. The Father hears our prayers, understands our need and will be our faithful companion from the moment of birth to the last breath we take, and then even beyond into the eternal realms.

Prayer is a call to the higher worlds for help, com-panionship, thanksgiving and loving acceptance. It nurtures, heals and makes whole what is broken. It is through our faith that we are privileged to open the doors to a greater reality. Faith in God brings forth the light. It is in honest believing we uncover the real truths.

As life continues to lead us forward our prayers can take on a depth of great measure. Beyond the words is a magnetic space of pure connection and communion with the Divine. Each session of prayer transforms into moments of eternal value. Our awakening consciousness develops into a greater consciousness. Our inner light becomes

Prayer Chaplain’s Corner By Reverend Carol E. Beyer


Reiki Sessions Continue Every Thursday Co-Coordinators: Reverend Marcia Gonyea, Reiki Master Phone: 623 328-5241 E-mail: [email protected] Barbara Kramer, Reiki Master Phone: 602 920-1119 E-mail: [email protected]

Feeling stressed? Ache-y? In pain? Recovering from surgery? Out of balance? Reiki reduces stress, reduces aches and pains and bal-ances your chakras (energy centers in your body). Call Marty or Barbara for a 40 minute relaxing, healing, meditative Reiki appointment, available Thursdays in March… March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Love offering accepted.

An appointment is necessary.

Schedule for Reiki Thursdays

March 6—Rev. Marcia Gonyea

March 13—Rev. Marcia Gonyea

March 20—Barbara Kramer

March 27—Barbara Kramer

Mary Jane Mendias, Team Leader The book store team has moved forward into 2014.

Bettie Wright had a successful book signing, our first gift basket drawing increased our prosperity and paved the way for an abundant year.

Valentine gift sales did well and opened the door to our new spring gift items. Easter cards will be available soon along with many gift ideas.

New books are available for Lent and Reverend Billie’s book study group.

The Lenten lessons will reflect information from Debbie Ford’s book “The Dark Side of the Light Chasers”. (Begins Mar. 11)

The book discussion group will use the novel, “The First Phone Call from Heaven” by author Mitch Albom. (Begins Mar. 19)

The card rack is full of new cards for all occasions. Other services that are available in the book store include: order forms for the chair and heart remembrance plaques, gift certificates, and you can do your tithes using your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card.

Please stop by to check out our new items.

If you are interested in a consignment contract, call Kathryn Clouther Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. at 623-214-3884.

Living Light Book Store

Barbara Kramer, Reiki Master Teacher

Karuna® Reiki Usui Shiki Ryoho System

of Natural Healing

Reverend Marcia Gonyea,

Reiki Master Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural

Healing


I take up the image of health, wealth and

happiness.

If a dog was your teacher you would learn stuff like…

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air, and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.

Take naps and stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, drink lots of water and rest under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout—run

right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto, and enthusiasm.

Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent; sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

Selfless Service By Carol Sarna By now I’m sure you’ve heard… I have resigned as the Volunteer

Coordinator for Unity of Surprise. As much as I loved working in that position, I just can’t continue work-ing seven days per week. I’m really surprised that I made it for 1.33 years. And in addition, my full time job as a Real Estate Agent pays more than my part time job as a Volunteer Coordinator.

I have enjoyed working with all our volunteers and becoming better friends with lots of you. You have all been generous with your time and always volun-teer if I have been short of help. Thank you. I know you will continue to assist whoever takes my place because you care about Unity of Surprise as much as I do.

I know I’ve said it before, but I am so grateful for my church family at Unity of Surprise. We have so many volunteers at our church and so many are willing to step up when needed. I wish my office worked as a team like Unity does. When Karen Whitmer needed a break from calling people to bring Sunday treats, two people volunteered before Fellowship had ended that day. Where else do we find that kind of teamwork?

I’m really looking forward to the Annual Business Meeting at the end of February to see our church vision as of 2017 and to hear the new ideas that came out of that vision work with Reverend Felicia Searcy. What an exciting time to be preparing our church for the future!

Thank you all, and now I will be just another volunteer.

Carol Sarna

If a Dog Was Your Teacher ~ Unknown Author


Your Prosperity Team has been busy planning a year of abundance for Unity of Surprise.

We pray our prosperity prayer daily.

We have a calendar of upcoming prosperous events.

We’ve updated the Sponsorship letter which now includes the addition of the music programs. People now have three more opportunities of giving, to fund the Easter, Independence Day and Christmas Music Programs.

We’re checking out the possibility of a church garage sale and have just received notice of acceptance on the Fry’s Loyalty Program.

Bookstore Gift Basket promotions will be offered four times a year.

Fall Fund (Fun) Raisers are in the works for October and November.

We are dedicated to creating a thriving, pros-perous year for Unity of Surprise! You can help, support Unity of Surprise with your time, talent and tithes. Ideas are always welcome too.

Reverend Billie Martini, Reverend Denise Landes Robert Jacobson, Al Shipley, Mary Jane Mendias

Alternate Mondays, March 10th & 24th 1:00—3:00 PM Myrtle Fillmore Room The Widow/Widower support group is free to attend and open to anyone who has suffered a loss of a significant relationship that is affecting their ability to find joy in their present life.

If you or someone you love is in grief reach out to them and let them know they are not alone and they are welcome at the Love is Eternal Widow/Widower support group.

Caregivers Nourishing the Heart Group has been discon-tinued. Samantha Decker Stump is available for private consult if requested.

Samantha Decker Stump, M.S., Family Life Education, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist

Lenten Class “Reclaiming Ourselves”

Facilitated by Reverend Billie Tuesdays March 11th—April 1st 1:30—3:00 PM In the Charles Fillmore Room Reverend Billie is offering the class,

“Reclaiming Ourselves”, as a Lenten preparation for Easter and to honor our 2014 commitment to expanding consciousness. She will use the book, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford as a text for this four week transformational study.

Seize the opportunity to recognize, embrace and come to love all aspects of yourself, “the good” and the things you’ve labeled “not so good”. Find the gift in your shadow and claim your wholeness.

Samantha Decker-Stump

Unity of Surprise Prosperity Team

Love is Eternal Widow/Widowers

It was a quiet time for the Men of Unity in February. We moved our social outing to 11:00 a.m., the last Tuesday of the month to catch those who liked to be late risers. Luckily Mimo’s Bistro promised to serve breakfast all day in case we moved it to the afternoon in the future.

We scheduled our first baseball outing for February 28th to see the Kansas City Royals vs. the Texas Rangers. Those of us who are Seahawks fans were hoping to see the Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson play for the Rangers since he announced he had signed up with the team. In his announce-ment he didn’t say whether he was leaving the Seahawks or not but I doubt it. Since I’m writing this prior to our attending the game we don’t know if he’ll be on the card or not.

Our only other commitment will be to assist in setting up the heavy stuff for the Chili Cook-Off prior to the Annual Business Meeting. I’m trusting all the men will be there to help since they won’t see this till after the event.

Depending on the outcome of our baseball retreat we may schedule a second one in March so ask one of the Men of Unity about it.

Till next month I remain,

Dan Robison, Team Leader 623 523-1642 [email protected]


Facilitator—Reverend Hal Lafler Friday’s from 1:30—3:00 PM Serenity Room A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study curriculum that aims to assist

its readers in achieving spiritual transformation. The book describes a purely non-dualistic philosophy of forgiveness and includes what are meant to be practical lessons and applications for the practice of forgiveness in one's daily life. The introduction to the book contains the follow-ing summary, "Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God." (Ref: Wikipedia)

For more information call Reverend Hal Lafler at (623) 215-3080.

This study group is open ended. Feel free to drop in any Friday you choose to. A love offering is accepted.

Space Available Are you or your study group looking for a room to hold class during the week or early evening? We have space available for individuals and groups devoted to mind, body, spirit connection. Not sure that’s you? Call Kathryn for more infor-mation, (623) 214-3884, Monday through Thurs-day from 9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. or email the church, [email protected].

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) Men of Unity Dan Robison

I am enough and I have enough.


As someone who grew up Irish, I became very familiar with the expres-

sion, “It’s the luck of the Irish.” But over this past year, as I’ve taken part in my ministerial studies, I’ve learned that luck is something that anyone can attract, but it’s not really luck.

I used to think that if something didn’t go my way, I must be experiencing bad luck. In reality, of course, there is no such thing as good luck or bad luck. If we understand the laws of the universe, we come to realize that everything that happens is to the good, in one form or another… even when it looks like it’s exact opposite.

I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to learn what I’ve learned over the last year. Because of this, I have experienced a new found peace… in my work, my play, and in every other area of my life.

What we must realize is that when we surrender to God, or spirit, or whatever name we choose to call our one true source, we have begun to have experiences of happiness, peace, and abundance like nothing we could have imagined otherwise.

I know that God is my source, and that God is the one and only power working in my life.

I’m proud to be an Irish lad, but I don’t need Irish luck. I have my Source. And I have the wonderful opportunity to share my light and my Source with everyone I meet. And I am blessed!

Let’s Make Music! James Crowley What will kissing the Blarney Stone bring you?

Tuesdays, March 18th 1:00—4:00 PM Myrtle Fillmore Room Acupressure is the practice of applying hand or finger pressure to specific energetic or conductive points on the body. It helps to activate the body’s recuperative ability, assists in diminishing congestion and promotes vitality. This hands on work releases and strength-ens the body’s energy system. It is especially helpful with stress related conditions. It is not meant to replace medical care although it can be an effective complementary therapy.

Acupressure Points

Book Discussion Group Wednesday, March 19th 1:30—3:30 PM In the Charles Fillmore Room “All endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.” ~Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet In Heaven. Join other book lovers in the discussion of the book, the first phone call from heaven by Mitch Albom.

Reverend Billie will facilitate the discussion of this novel which brings up all kinds of questions about what we each personally believe about heaven, human nature and life after earthly life.

The book is available in the Unity of Surprise Living Light Bookstore. See you here!

Let’s Make Music By James Crowley

SEVA Acupressure Training PJ Fischer, R.N.

Spotlight on the Spirit of Unity By Carolyn Sodini

Valentine’s Day will have come and gone. How many sent themselves a big, big card with all of their wonderful attributes? I admit to struggling with some of those adjectives from Reverend Billie’s Valentines Day lesson. I won’t tell you which ones.

Thank you again to Mary Jane Mendias and Kathryn Clouther for the Valentine’s Day raffle. And thank you to all of those who have purchased chair plaques so far for the Sanctuary chairs to celebrate themselves and others. This project is ongoing, so you can celebrate ‘you’ all year long. Plaques can be purchased in the book store.

By the time you read this, we will have had our Annual Business Meeting. That is always an Important day when all the people who have worked so hard get to report on the previous year. We have some very impressive team leaders, along with the staff and Board, as I am certain you have noticed.

I adore getting news from you all. Until next time, Happy spring.

Love, Carolyn Sodini

As I write this, I keep thinking that time is moving nearly as fast as the speed of sound. March, how did it get here so fast? I know our friends and relatives in other parts of the country are looking forward to Spring. It just reminds me how lucky

we are to have created this wonderful place to live and this church and our church family! Yes, you can take credit for creating this. Just remember how powerful you are.

So many things have come and gone so far this year. This wonderful weekend with Reverend Felicia Searcy, at church and at Boot Camp. The wonder-ful book discussion on Myrtle Fillmore, reminding us of the powerful belief of our co-founder. The Playful Sisters had a great turn out for the theater outing in February. Valerie Griffin tells me it was a fun come-dy. Bronco fans could have probably used some humor on the same day.

Gratitude to Norma Stalnaker for becoming our new Hospitality Team Leader. Hospitality (food?) is one of our major activities so we needed someone who lives the message of hospitality. Hospitality at church is right up there with Lunch Bunch. A big thank you, also, to Bonnie Knapp for keeping us supplied with local restaurants once a month so the Lunch Bunch can enjoy the fellowship of food after church.

The Prayer Chaplains had their quarterly meeting in February. Fifteen glorious women who are powerful prayers. We need to find some guys to balance this out. So, you men out there, think on this! Maybe you should think about two of you!!!


I take up the image of health, wealth and

happiness.


Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 AM In the Charles Room Come celebrate your birthday with your Unity family. All those who were born in March and April will get together for a Birthday Brunch on March 22 at 10:00 a.m.

For those of you who have attended the Birthday Brunch in the past, you know what a great time this event is. If you were unable to attend last year, make it a priority this year. It’s lots of fun and a great way to meet people… and we have cake!

Bless You All

We had a SUPER, “Souper” Bowl! The Youngtown Food Bank greatly appreciates your generous donations. Our baskets were overflowing with goodness. Thank you, thank you all for your giving.

March Birthdays

Karen Whitmer ♫ March 2

Judy Kelly ♫ March 6

Liz Wyckoff ♫ March 7

Judy Paris ♫ March 10

Janice Weidner ♫ March 11

Sandy Schafer ♫ March 12

Sherry Sundland ♫ March 18

Char Tice ♫ March 21

Barry Hoke ♫ March 26

Reverend Billie Martini ♫ March 26

Mark Fairall ♫ March 28

Rev. Denise Landes ♫ March 28

Nancy Bishop ♫ March 31

April Birthdays

Doris Boelman ♫ April 6

Jan Karns ♫ April 12

Pat Marshall ♫ April 12

Bonnie Marshall ♫ April 16

Rev. Marcia Gonyea ♫ April 19

Peggy Hixson ♫ April 19

Gayle Clabaugh-Whitmer ♫ April 20

Lynda Thomas ♫ April 24

Birthday Celebration With Reverend Billie

Co-Coordinators: Reverends Carol Beyer & Julia Leakey Thursday, March 20th On Thursday, March 20th, the Women’s Spiritual Study Group will be visiting the Jewish Conservative Synagogue in Sun City West. Rabbi Rosenberg will guide us through the Temple and explain the signif-icance of structures there. He will talk about Jewish history, significant teachings and events, and a bit about Kabbalah. So much of our history is shared, so I know it will be interesting.

We will meet at Unity of Surprise at 1:15 p.m. and drive the short distance to the Synagogue togeth-er. Please sign up for this event and indicate if you can take others in your car. We’ll see you there.

I take up a higher thought of myself.

Purls of Wisdom Crafter’s Friday, March 28th 10:00 AM—Noon Charles Fillmore Room This group is ongoing and can be attended at any time. The women participating enjoy keeping their hands busy for a great cause. All items created are donated to various charities in the community. If you are unable to attend but have yarn you can donate… we’ll take all you have to give. Thank you in advance for all of your support to this selfless serving group.

Contact person for questions and how to donate is Gail Clabaugh-Whitmer. She can be reached by phone or e-mail at (623) 975-7421 or [email protected].

For Your Reference Contact Information

Minister

Reverend Billie Martini

Minister E-mail: [email protected]

Call Reverend Billie if you would like prayer, a home or hospital visit, or spiritual counseling. She is also availa-

ble for baptisms, christenings, memorial or funeral services, weddings, office or home blessings.

Music Director

James Crowley

[email protected]

Administrator

Kathryn Clouther

Church E-mail

[email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator

Position is Available

Taking Applications

Church Main Telephone Number

(623) 214-3884

Church Fax

(623) 214-5223

Reverend Billie Martini—Option 1

Kathryn & General Information—Option 2

Prayer & Inspiration—Option 3

Office Hours

Monday—Thursday

9:30—5:00 PM

Closed on Friday for classes.

Church Website & Facebook

www.unityofsurprise.org & Unity of Surprise

Tuesday Whispers

Connect mid-week with an inspiration e-mail message. To sign up, e-mail Reverend Billie at

[email protected].

Dynamic Women of Unity Spiritual Education



Hayashi Japanese Steakhouse 13823 W Bell Road

in Surprise—12:30 PM Sunday, March 30, 2014

Join this fun activity on Sunday, March 30 with Bonnie and Ken Knapp following the Worship Celebration and Hospitality Fellowship hour.

Directions will be provided on Sunday, March 30. Remember to sign up as we want to reserve enough places for everyone desiring to attend.

It’s Coming…Hawaiian Holiday

The 9th Annual Women’s Tea

Saturday, May 3rd from 1-3 PM in

The Webb Room The theme will be Hawaiian so get your muumuus, grass skirts, coconut shells, puka beads and island attire out of storage. Be prepared to be entertained. This promises to be another spectacular event.

Did you ever have a secret desire to learn how to hula? Don’t be shy. It’s easy and a lot of fun. Sign up and become a member of the newly formed Unity Hawaiian dance troop or contact Valerie at (623) 328-9471. Rehearsals will begin soon.

Please begin to think of ways to support the tea, whether it be as a sandwich maker, a prize or service donor, or assist with set up/clean up. We need YOU and appreciate you. Sign up sheets will be on the information table.

Miracles Happen A.A.—Tuesday’s from 6—7 PM (Open Meeting)

11th Steppers A.A.—Wednesday’s from 4—5 PM (Open Meeting)

B.B. 164 A.A.—Thursday’s from 6:30—7:30 PM (Closed Meeting)

2-Gether We Can Make It—Al-Anon—Friday’s from 11—12 PM (Open Meeting)

Saturday Morning A.A.—8:30—9:30 AM (Women’s Closed A.A. meeting)

Just a Reminder Sunday lessons can be heard on pod cast. Go to our website www.unityofsurprise.org.

Unity Playful Sisters Go to a Free Concert Who: The West Valley Pops Band When: March 30, 2014, 3:00 PM Where : Performing Arts Center at Valley Vista High School 15550 N Parkview Place in Surprise Donation: Non-perishable Food Item Mr. Dan Reed will be the featured soloist for the concert. The West Valley Pops Band was formerly the Sun City Pops Band. They do not charge admission. They ask concert goers to provide a non-perishable food item which is donated to Valley View Community Food Bank, the band’s sponsor.

Men of Unity, family and friends are invited—the more the merrier. Let’s support our local musicians for a worthy cause. For anyone who doesn’t want to go home after service, we’ll car pool and go for a leisurely lunch before the concert. Please sign up at the information counter or call Valerie Griffin at (623) 328-9471.

Lunch Bunch Ken & Bonnie Knapp

Recovery Groups (Serenity Room)

2 Preparation

Birthday & Anniversary

Food Bank Sunday

Book Signing In the Lobby with Barbara Van Kirk-

Rockenbrant

3

4 Faith Lift

11:00—Noon Reverend Billie

Facilitator (Myrtle Room)

Miracles Happen A.A.

6:00—7:00 PM (Closed Meeting) (Serenity Room)

5 Ash Wednesday

Service 11:00 AM Sanctuary

11th Steppers A.A. 4:00—5:00 PM

(Open) (Serenity Room)

6 B.B. 164 A.A. 6:30—7:30 pm

(Closed Meeting) (Serenity Room)

Reiki Session Rev. Marcia Gonyea

By Appt: 623.328.5241

7 Al-Anon Group 11:00—12:00 PM (Serenity Room)

ACIM 1:30—3:00 PM

Reverend Hal Lafler (Serenity Room)

8 Sat. AM A.A.

(Closed—Women) 8:30—9:30 AM

(Serenity Room)

9 Building Spiritual

Muscles

10 Love is Eternal

Widow/Widowers Samantha D-Stump

1:00—3:00 PM (Myrtle Room)

11 Faith Lift

11:00—Noon (Myrtle Room)


1:30—3:00 PM (Charles Room)

Miracles Happen A.A. 6:00—7:00 PM


12 11th Steppers A.A.

4:00—5:00 PM (Open)

(Serenity Room)

13 B.B. 164 A.A. 6:30—7:30 PM


Reiki Session Rev. Marcia Gonyea

By Appt. 623.328.5241

14 Al-Anon Group 11:00—12:00 PM (Serenity Room)

ACIM 1:30—3:00 PM

Reverend Hal Lafler (Serenity Room)

15 Sat. AM A.A.


(Serenity Room)

AL-Anon Board Mtg. 10—12 PM

(Serenity Room)

16 The Luck of the

Irish?

17 Happy St. Patrick’s

Day

18 Faith Lift




SEVA Class 1-4 PM w/PJ Fischer

(Charles Room)


4:00—5:00 PM (Open)

(Serenity Room)

Book Discussion 1:30—3:30 PM Reverend Billie (Charles Room)

20 B.B. 164 A.A. 6:30—7:30 PM


Spiritual Education Tour Synagogue

Meet at Unity -1:15 PM

Reiki Session Barbara Kramer

By Appt: 602.920.1119

21

Al-Anon Group 11—12 PM

(Serenity Room)

ACIM 1:30—3:00 PM

Reverend Hal Lafler

(Serenity Room)

22 Sat. AM A.A.


(Serenity Room)

Birthday Brunch 10:00 AM

ALL March & April Birthdays

(Charles Room)

23

The Deep End

24 Love is Eternal

Widow/Widowers Samantha D-Stump

1:00—3:00 PM (Myrtle Room)

25 Faith Lift


(Lenten Class “Reclaiming Ourselves”


Miracles Happen A.A. 6:00—7:00 PM



4:00—5:00 PM (Open)

(Serenity Room)

27 B.B. 164 A.A. 6:30—7:30 pm


Reiki Session Barbara Kramer

By Appt. 602.920.1119

28 Purl’s of Wisdom

Craft Group 10-noon (Charles Rm)

Al-Anon Group 11—12 PM

(Serenity Room)

ACIM 1:30—3:00 PM

(Serenity Room)

29 Sat. AM A.A.


(Serenity Room)

30 Keep on Keeping On

Lunch Bunch 12:30 PM

UPS attend Concert West Valley Pops

Band (Free)

31 1

Sat. AM A.A. (Closed—Women)

8:30—9:30 AM (Serenity Room)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

March 2014

Unity of Surprise 14495 W RH Johnson Blvd

Sun City West, AZ 85375-5671 unityofsurprise.org

[email protected] Phone: (623) 214-3884

Fax: (623) 214-5223

U.S. Postage Paid Sun City, AZ

Permit No. 339 Nonprofit Organization

Board of Trustees

Joyce Hahn

Sandra Helm

Reverend Denise Landes

Mary Jane Mendias

Vard Miller

Wisdom Council Jan Karns

Carolyn Sodini

♥ Expanding in Strength ♥ 10:00 AM Service

March 2

“Preparation”


March 9

“Building Spiritual Muscles”


March 16

“The Luck of the Irish?”


March 23

“The Deep End”


March 30

“Keep on Keeping On” Reverend Billie Martini

UNITY OF SURPRISE ♥ WHERE GOOD HAPPENS

Unity Worldwide Ministries ♥ Affiliated with Unity ♥ Publishers of the Daily Word Member of the International New Thought Alliance

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