Welcome to Life is Great in 2008. LoV Unity of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,...

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Welcome to

Life is Great in 2008Life is Great in 2008

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Unity of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Our MissionOur Mission

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Unity believes: There is one Presence and one Power in the universe and in our lives, and that power is God. God is absolute Spirit , absolute good and everywhere present.

One Presence/One PowerOne Presence/One Power

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Unity believesUnity believes: Human beings are : Human beings are expressions of God and have the of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit within. Therefore, they are within. Therefore, they are inherently good. inherently good.

The Christ Individualized in Everyone

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Unity believes: Human beings create their own experiences by the activity of their thoughts. "A thought held in mind produces after its own kind." Positive thoughts produce positive results. Negative thoughts produce negative results.

Law of Mind ActionLaw of Mind Action

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Unity believes:Unity believes: Prayer is the link Prayer is the link that connects us with God. that connects us with God. Through affirmative prayer we Through affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of negative denials we let go of negative thoughts that keep us from a thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God. experience of Good/God.

Denials & AffirmationsDenials & Affirmations

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Unity believes: Prayer is communion with God either silently or audibly. Meditation is listening to or waiting upon God... man's spiritual approach to God.

Prayer & MeditationPrayer & Meditation

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Unity believes: Knowing and understanding the laws of life (Truth) are not enough. We must also strive to live the Truth that we know.

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We accept Jesus Christ as our spiritual teacher and recognize that the same Christ Spirit that was within Jesus is also within us.

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Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

Also, please be sure your car is locked. We are a community church and can not watch our cars while in church!

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We have worked hard to provide a wonderful Children’s Church. Our Sunday Service does not lend itself to the interest of

children. If you bring a child to the service, we honor that;

however in the interest of others, we ask you to sit in the back row

where exit is easily available.

We have worked hard to provide a wonderful Children’s Church. Our Sunday Service does not lend itself to the interest of

children. If you bring a child to the service, we honor that;

however in the interest of others, we ask you to sit in the back row

where exit is easily available.

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Joy is not in things; it is

in us.

Joy is not in things; it is

in us.

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It’s not the way the wind

blows, it’s how you set your

sails.

It’s not the way the wind

blows, it’s how you set your

sails.

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Our Core ValuesOur Core Values

Spiritual EducationSpiritual Education

Unity PhilosophyUnity PhilosophyTransformationTransformation

Spiritual CommunitySpiritual Community

LoveLove & Service& Service

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Unity…

A family church of

Loving hearts and open minds,

Transforming humankind,

One heart, one mind at a time...

Unity…

A family church of

Loving hearts and open minds,

Transforming humankind,

One heart, one mind at a time...

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Whoever you are,

Wherever you are

Along your journey of faith,

You are welcome in this place.

Whoever you are,

Wherever you are

Along your journey of faith,

You are welcome in this place.

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Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

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I am the Light of God,

I am the Love of God,

I am the Power of God,

I am the Presence of God,

Where ever I am God is…(repeat)

I am the Light of God,

I am the Love of God,

I am the Power of God,

I am the Presence of God,

Where ever I am God is…(repeat)

I Am The Light of GodI Am The Light of God

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You are the Light of God,

You are the Love of God,

You are the Power of God,

You are the Presence of God,

Where ever You are God is…

(repeat)

You are the Light of God,

You are the Love of God,

You are the Power of God,

You are the Presence of God,

Where ever You are God is…

(repeat)

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We are the Light of God,

We are the Love of God,

We are the Power of God,

We are the Presence of God,

Where ever we are God is.

We are the Light of God,

We are the Love of God,

We are the Power of God,

We are the Presence of God,

Where ever we are God is.

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AffirmationAffirmation

I accept all of Spirit’s gifts and I am grateful.

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I live, move and have my being

in One Presence,

One Mind, One Life, One Love in all,

through all, as all,

God the Good, Omnipotent.

in One Presence,

Statement of BeingStatement of Being

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in One Presence,

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Confident living banner of might, comes Confident living banner of might, comes

from the spirit with glorious light.from the spirit with glorious light.

Confident living cleanses my soul, giving Confident living cleanses my soul, giving

the spirit fullest control.the spirit fullest control.

Confident living banner of might, comes Confident living banner of might, comes

from the spirit with glorious light.from the spirit with glorious light.

Confident living cleanses my soul, giving Confident living cleanses my soul, giving

the spirit fullest control.the spirit fullest control.

Confident LivingConfident LivingConfident LivingConfident Living

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Confident living, rights every wrong; Confident living, rights every wrong;

Dynamic power helps me be strong.Dynamic power helps me be strong.

Confident living comforts my heart; Confident living comforts my heart;

from such a blessing I can't depart.from such a blessing I can't depart.

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Confident living helps me expand Confident living helps me expand

visions of value, the kingdom at hand.visions of value, the kingdom at hand.

Confident living, talent to win, gift of Confident living, talent to win, gift of

the spirit moves from within.the spirit moves from within.

Confident living helps me expand Confident living helps me expand

visions of value, the kingdom at hand.visions of value, the kingdom at hand.

Confident living, talent to win, gift of Confident living, talent to win, gift of

the spirit moves from within.the spirit moves from within.

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Confident living keeps me aware ever Confident living keeps me aware ever

that true love is found everywhere.that true love is found everywhere.

Confident living fulfills my way, opens Confident living fulfills my way, opens

my channels without delay.my channels without delay.

Confident living keeps me aware ever Confident living keeps me aware ever

that true love is found everywhere.that true love is found everywhere.

Confident living fulfills my way, opens Confident living fulfills my way, opens

my channels without delay.my channels without delay.

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I open my eyes, to the beauty of I open my eyes, to the beauty of life;life;

I open my mind, to the wisdom of I open my mind, to the wisdom of peace.peace.

I open my heart, to loving it all;I open my heart, to loving it all;I open my life, to the spirit of God.I open my life, to the spirit of God.

(repeat)(repeat)

I open my eyes, to the beauty of I open my eyes, to the beauty of life;life;

I open my mind, to the wisdom of I open my mind, to the wisdom of peace.peace.

I open my heart, to loving it all;I open my heart, to loving it all;I open my life, to the spirit of God.I open my life, to the spirit of God.

(repeat)(repeat)

I Open My EyesI Open My EyesI Open My EyesI Open My Eyes

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Blind, Senseless Negativity

Positive Potential

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With us for the first time today ?

Please don’t feel you need to give.

It is our joy to have you as our guest !

With us for the first time today ?

Please don’t feel you need to give.

It is our joy to have you as our guest !

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Divine love, through me,

blesses and multiplies

all that I am, all that I have,

all that I give

and all that I receive.

Divine love, through me,

blesses and multiplies

all that I am, all that I have,

all that I give

and all that I receive.

Unity Blessing of Our Tithes and OfferingsUnity Blessing of Our Tithes and Offerings

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Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

Everything That We HaveEverything That We Have

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Unity of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this

morning’s service possible:

Unity of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this

morning’s service possible:

Power Point – John & Lee Moran

Sound - Scot Clements

Hospitality - Irene Fraga

Ushers – Barbara & John Williamson

Meditation – Sharon Callanan

Sunday School – Chris King & Mark Emerson

Bookstore – Bill Baker

CD Sales – Linda Johnson

Announcements – Bill Baker

Greeter's Table – Chris King

Power Point – John & Lee Moran

Sound - Scot Clements

Hospitality - Irene Fraga

Ushers – Barbara & John Williamson

Meditation – Sharon Callanan

Sunday School – Chris King & Mark Emerson

Bookstore – Bill Baker

CD Sales – Linda Johnson

Announcements – Bill Baker

Greeter's Table – Chris King

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You are walking in the LightYou are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the LightIn the Light, in the Light

In the Light of God.In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, in the LightIn the Light, in the Light

In the Light, In the Light,In the Light, In the Light,

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You are walking in the LoveYou are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the LoveIn the Love, in the Love

In the Love of God.In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, in the LoveIn the Love, in the Love

In the Love, In the Love,In the Love, In the Love,

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You are God’s perfect child, and we love you

just the way you are!

You are God’s perfect child, and we love you

just the way you are!

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The Light of God surrounds us

The Love of God enfolds us

The Power of God protects us

The Presence of God watches over us…

Wherever we are, God is!

The Light of God surrounds us

The Love of God enfolds us

The Power of God protects us

The Presence of God watches over us…

Wherever we are, God is!

Prayer for ProtectionPrayer for Protection

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Let there be Peace on earth Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me;and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth, Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be.the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony!in perfect harmony!

Let there be Peace on earth Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me;and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth, Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be.the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony!in perfect harmony!

Peace SongPeace Song

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Let Peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my joyous vow:

To take each moment and live each moment in Peace eternally.

Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with ME!

Let Peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my joyous vow:

To take each moment and live each moment in Peace eternally.

Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with ME!

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You are the light of the world,

You are the light...

You are the light of the world,

You are the light...

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So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

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You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy...

You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy...

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So let your joy so shine,

Let your joy shine...

So let your joy so shine,

Let your joy shine...

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