Divine Science Community Center

SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER

Rev. Christine — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:49:23 EDT

Dear Members and Friends;

Spring bloomed and brought an abundance of activity that continues to unfold throughout this year. Metaphysical Pathways, a new group that meets here on the 1^st Sunday afternoon of the month, held its first Psychic Fair here on June 26 - a wonderful success. We raffled a donated brand new Apple IPAD, bringing in $870. We gratefully thank the giver. We celebrated the beginning of Summer with an evening filled with music by Sohpia, who led us in Sufi dancing, Crowman led us in the traditional Snake Dance, Ed led us in meditation with the singing crystal bowls, Eric with the Chakras and Bach and Tony telling us about the current astrological alignments, and Rev. Christine led us in the drumming in of prayers and blessings for the world.July 3, we had our Annual BBQ. Thank you Sheree and Thomas for cooking up all those tasty hotdogs. We had an array of delicious foods. Guests had fun playing Mexican Train Dominos and Outburst. We had a great time eating, and being together enjoying each other’s company.

We’re having fun exploring with the 5^th Agreement summer book study group. Its an open study group on Wednesday evenings, 7pm, through August; except July 21. August Sunday Talks are about taking a spiritual adventure. Come journey with us!

Fall Classes: Rev. Christine will be offering Divine Science classes: Fundamentals of Divine Science; Practitioner Training (pre-requisites); Consecration (pre-requisites). These classes may be audited or taken for credit. All classes once taken may be retaken at no charge. In Oct. Rev. Pat is offering a book study on "Women, Food and God" by Jeneen Roth. More details will be forthcoming.

The Annual Holistic Arts Fair is being held Sept. 25 & 26. This is a major fund raiser and outreach for our Divine Science community. Volunteers are needed for setting up, working at booths, and cleanup. Sign up sheets will be available. We are also requesting donations towards the Silent Auction of new (like new) items of value, gift certificates for stores, restaurants, spas, hair salons, the healing arts, and etc. Last year the Silent Auction made $2000 at the Fair – the highest yet. Let’s raise the bar.

Our financial picture is looking so much better thanks to those who stepped up their donations, our booking of many new events and activities, the Summer Solstice Celebration, the IPAD raffle fund raisers, expense reductions and all those wonderful prayers. Thank You God! Truly every dollar counts! Please continue to keep DSCC in your prayers and affirm with us: "We gratefully pay all our expenses with plenty of money for major maintenance repairs and new projects, and to bountifully share. Our Sunday Services are filled with Divine Inspiration and Love, and all are so blessed by the overflowing energy of love, light, life and joy. And so it is!"

Soul Harmony World Beat Concert

Rev. Christine — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:25:45 EDT

Soul Harmony World Beat Concert

Spring Newsletter

Rev. Christine — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:58:17 EDT

SPRING 2010

Dear Members and Friends;

Spring has sprung with a special Spring (Vernal) Equinox sacred ceremony. This was a first for us, and I must say that it was very special. We thank Tony McGettigan for the opening ceremony. We planted our seeds with intentions in sacred ceremony, and held prayer for our world and mother earth. Now we get to see our seeds grow, and they are growing too. Spring Cleanup Day was a great success. We thank everyone who assisted in this project. Gardens in the backyard were replanted, and others spruced up. Please take time to walk around and view the gardens that are in bloom. It is especially beautiful this time of year. The blossoms blooming on our trees is a promise of the fruits to come - peaches, oranges and avocados too. Springtime is also the promise of renewal in our lives; we clear out the old and make way for the greater good to come.

Sunday April 25, Pot luck and our next meeting to discuss the ideas for fund raising events from our brain storming in February. Pot Luck will begin shortly after Sunday Service about 12:30pm. This is for both members and friends of DSCC. The focus of this session is to identify fund raising events that have support with a volunteer/committee that will investigate the feasibility and develop a plan. These reports will then be presented to the Board of Directors for further planning. We thank you for your participation.

New classes are scheduled for this Spring and Summer. The Meditation Course begins May 5, Wed. at 7pm. A new book study with the works "The Fifth Agreement" by Don Miguel Ruiz will begin June 23, Wed. 7pm. Contact Rev. Christine for registration.

Silent Movie Night returns with organist Gene Turner on May 5, Wed. at 7pm, and June 2, Wed. at 7pm; entrance Sr. & children $5, all others $6. The Summer Solstice Celebration fund raiser is scheduled for June 19, Saturday at 7pm. Sophia will be sharing her vocal talents with us. Come and join in the great energy created by all participants. Our Annual Summer BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, July 3^rd at 11am-3pm. Be sure and mark the above dates on your calendar.

For sometime DSCC’s monthly income has been running short to meet expenses. Although, we have continued to reduce expenses, we are having to go into our reserve just to meet our monthly obligations. This can only go on for so long. At this time, we are reaching out requesting financial support. Even when you aren’t able to attend Sunday Service, think of DSCC with a donation. No matter what size, it will grow with all the others. Every donation counts! We thank you, and greatly appreciate all the love and support that is given for the ongoing ministry.

We are reminded of the principle "as you give you shall receive 10 fold a 100 fold or more." God has no limit in giving. Let us affirm together that "DSCC is a Divine Idea in the mind of God that is unfolding and reaching out, and is a blessing to our community and the world." Thank you God!

WINTER 2010

Rev. Christine — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:04:43 EST

WINTER 2010

Dear Members and Friends;

Happy New Year! As we look forward to the new year, we give thanks for all that transpired in 2009. We had some great special events, social activities, classes and services. We give our appreciation to all who helped to make our events and fund raisers a success. We applaud those that served on the Board of Directors: Sheree Garrett as President, Gene Turner as Vice-President, Rev. Pat Moore as Secretary and Rev. Hilde Pfendt as Treasurer.

At the Annual Membership meeting, Richard Long was voted on the Board of Directors, replacing out going Board member Gene Turner. Rev. Hilde Pfendt was voted to serve another term. At the January Board meeting Sheree Garrett resigned for personal reasons. We thank her for serving three years and wish her well. Gene Turner was voted back on the Board. Our new Board Officers are Gene Turner as President, Rev. Pat Moore as Vice-President, Richard Long as Secretary and Rev. Hilde Pfendt as Treasurer.

A Pot Luck and Brain Storming session has been scheduled for Sunday, February 28^th, following the Sunday Service at 12:30pm. We look forward to your participation. This event is for both members and friends of DSCC. The focus of the Brain Storming session will be on new ideas for fund raisers. The Board of Directors will take this information and make plans for the year. We are looking forward to a year of inspiration, growth as well as some social fun together.

Some special dates that we are looking at; the first being March 21^st, which is the Spring Equinox, and the other is during Holy Week which begins March 28 and ends with Easter on April 4^th. More information will be coming out in the next mailing.

So much is happening in the worldly scene. It is an opportunity for us to put to practice in prayer what we know to be true. Please do join me in prayer. The following prayer was written for Haiti:

"Let us unify in heart and in mind knowing the Divine Presence is right here and right now, and is equally present in Haiti. Those suffering, died, and in mourning are supported in an all powerful love that inspires and gives strength and hope for rebuilding of their lives and nation. Divine Love is outpouring fulfilling prayers and opening hearts. Divine Abundance is flowing forth in providing supplies, medical care, an rescue teams. Divine Life is revealing its perfect nature in all. Divine Timing is bringing forth all in perfect timing and cooperation to quickly meet the people’s needs. Divine Adjustments are taking place this very moment blessing Haiti and its people to a bright and harmonious new future. I accept this truth, and release this prayer knowing it is done in the mind of God and being manifested in the here and now. I praise God for all the blessings already received and for all those yet to come. With a heart filled with gratitude, thank you God. Amen."

Empowering Your Life

Rev. Christine — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:58:40 EDT

Reverend Christine Emmerling

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:18:11 EDT

Reverend Christine Emmerling Sr. Minister of the Divine Science Community Center and a national leader in Divine Science and New Thought teachings.

Phone: 408-293-3838

Minister Pat Moore

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:11:03 EDT

Pat became a licensed Practitioner in September of 2003. She has had four years of Divine Science course work and spiritual practice, and twenty years of metaphysical studies. Pat was ordained as a Divine Science Minister in July 2008, and serves as an Assistant Minister and assists in the office. Pat's connection in spirit to Truth Principle is the power that demonstrates in her prayer work.

Pat says, "My greatest joy and fulfillment in life is to be in the service of God. To help others in their challenges and opportunities in remembering who they are as Divine beings. Through the power of prayer we become aligned with our Divine purpose, and then the plan unfolds perfectly and completely."

Phone: (408) 377-3941

Minister Hilde Pfendt

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:07:39 EDT

Hilde had been on her spiritual journey for some 40 years before becoming a licensed Practitioner in April 2000. As of July 2008, she is an ordain Diivne Science Minister, and serving as assistant minister and Director of the Prayer Ministry. Hilde speaks from the power of the spoken word that so clearly demonstrates in her prayer work.Hilde has a rich background in metaphysics, and is trained in Reiki, massage therapy. She is also a minister with Inner Nature, as well as a florist.

Hilde says that she has found her life purpose by serving people through her connection with God, assisting others to do the same. "I know that prayer works because I have seen lives transformed, sometimes instantaneously, and at other times, by an unfolding process."

Phone: (408) 978-8043

Practitioner Margie Gresham

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:05:01 EDT

Margie became a licensed practitioner in September of 2008. She began her Divine Science studies in 2004. Margie has a broad background in metaphysics. She has a deep connection to the power of Jesus Christ that comes through and empowers her prayer work.

Phone: 408-978-8882

Practitioner Joe Broda

Rev. Christine — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:01:51 EDT

Joe became a practitioner in September of 2008. He began his Divine Science studies in 2003. Joe took a year off in his studies to live in Australia. Joe comes with a rich spiritual background. He has a great depth of feeling in spirit that empowers his prayer work.

Phone: 650-969-6349 Email: josephbroda@yahoo.com