First Spiritual Church 

of 

Bay City

               906 N. CHILSON   BAY CITY, MI. 48706   989-686-6300  

MEMBER OF UNITED METAPHYSICAL CHURCHES  

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From the Pastor’s Desk…

 

Here it is going to be fall already!  The summer is all too short!  We return to the afternoon schedule on Sept. 12^th.   Like the school year for children, fall quarter at our church kicks off our time of classes and more formal worship.  For the next three quarters, from Sept. to the end of May, we are in our “school year.”  We put forth for you our best speakers, classes and workshops.  See this newsletter and the calendar pages for the full schedule.

We are also announcing a new schedule of class fees.  While we know everyone is watching their expenditures, we have seen a rise in our operating costs as well and our class fees have not been changed in a very long time.  The Metaphysical Principle of giving and receiving says to get something of value, you must give something of equal value.  There is always balance in the universe.  However, we have been remiss in offering information in our classes of a very advanced understanding for the cost of so little that it has manifested in shortfalls in our budget.  We told the universe we didn’t think we were offering much by asking for so little..so we didn’t receive much in return!  It was a good reminder lesson for our Board and for me, too.  Natural Law applies to everyone and everything!  What we put out, the universe takes quite literally and returns to us in equal measure.

Members will continue to be offered classes at $5.00 each as a benefit of church membership.  Non-members will be asked to pay $8.00 per class or two for $15.00.  Sunday classes will be charged individually.  Also, Psychic Saturdays will increase to $15.00 for 13 minutes for everyone.  Remember it is our Psychic Saturday Fundraising that pays for our increased utility costs every winter.

John Davis returns!  If you haven’t gotten a numerology reading from this Master Numerologist, I urge you to consider it.  It is, quite literally, your blueprint for this life!  The benefit you will get from knowing your Spiritual, physical, mental/emotional destiny for this life is a priceless tool. Click Here  for further information on how to sign up for a reading.  His workshop will be on the story behind the story about the year 2012.  He was going to present this information in the last visit, but was directed by his inner guidance to talk instead about the emerging energy of the Divine Feminine-the Aquarian Age.  However, the closer we get to this year 2012 and all the controversy swirling about whether it will be the “end of the world” or a new spiritual beginning—it’s time to debunk the myths and mysteries.  Mark your calendars for the weekend of Nov. 12-13.  John will also be our featured speaker at our Sunday Worship Service.

 

Namaste.

 

FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

Our class schedules will be slightly different, but with all the things you have come to enjoy.  Tuesdays will begin on 9/14 with a three week unit on “Meditation with Flutes and Drums”.  Led by Colleen and Steve Ferrarese and Nancy and Kirk Hall, it will reflect the Native American vibration of their instrumental journey to higher states of consciousness.  Bring your own flutes and drums if you have them..The Ferrareses have extra flutes and tell me drums are readily available on Ebay for those who want them.  After Convention, Rev. Spyker begins an alternating schedule of Advanced Meditation and Metaphysical Interpretation of the Bible.  See the calendar pages for specific class weeks.

On Thursdays, we begin on Sept. 16 with Rev. Dave Heron’s  3 week unit on Singing Bowls.  Bowls made of brass, crystal or other materials and tuned to the different chakras have been used for centuries as tools for healing and activation.  After one Thursday Circle night, we then move into a unit by Paul and Susan Trerice on the combination of Kinesiology/Muscle Testing and the use of the Emotional Freedon Technique for clearing old energies stored within your Meridians (energy lines) and subconscious.  Then, rounding out the quarter and into December will be a class unit on Gifts of Physical Mediumship by Ladona Tucker.

The 11:30 Sunday class, led by Rev. Heron will be the continuing Intermediate Spiritual Unfoldment class.  At 12:30, Susan Trerice begins the quarter with a 5 week Beginning Meditation segment, followed by Rev. Laura MacLachlan’s Beginning Spiritual Unfoldment class.  This class is the annual opportunity for brand new beginners to learn about their gifts and the Philosophy of Divine Metaphysics. (Last year’s students should plan to move into Rev. Dave’s 11 :30 class this fall.)

 

UMC WEEKENDS –UMC  ANNUAL CONVENTION—ROANOKE, VA.

The 46^th annual Convention will be held immediately following the fall Seminary week (Oct.1-6).  This year the dates fall on October 8-10.  Delegates from all the member churches gather for meetings, election of Executive Board Members, Workshops, Worship and Message services and the Saturday night Banquet.  Sunday, the Ordination Service is held for the seminary graduates.  Our own Joan Anderson will be ordained that morning.  All members are invited to attend.  Elections for our Bay City delegation will be held at the Sept. 19^th membership meeting.  You must be a member in Good Standing, present to be elected a Delegate or Alternate to the convention and be willing to attend all three days of the convention.  The wishes of the Membership for any voting shall be executed by the Delegates as instructed at the Membership meeting at which they are elected.

 

CLEANING EVENT:

   As you know, we have no cleaning company for our church housekeeping!  Before our Circle Night on Thursday, Nov. 11^th we will have a cleaning effort in preparation for the visit by John Davis.  Many hands make light work as we clean the church inside and out.  Afterwards, we will have a message circle in the sanctuary.  There is no charge for those who have helped with the church cleaning for the Message Circle.

 

FALL QUARTER  MEETINGS:

  Board Meetings Sept. 12^th and Nov. 21^st.  Membership Meeting Sept. 19.^th All are after church.

 

PSYCHIC SATURDAYS  

They do not resume until November 6th, because in September it would fall during Labor Day Weekend and in October would fall during seminary.  New cost of 13 minute reading:  $15.00.

 

CHURCH PICNIC ON SANFORD LAKE

We’ve scheduled our annual church picnic, hosted by Brian and Rev. Sandra Spyker at their home on Sanford Lake.  Maps will be available.  We meet there at noon, bringing a dish to pass, chairs, beverages and personal dinnerware.  We have a wonderful time sharing each other’s company right on the waters of Sanford Lake.  Be there on Sept. 18^th because a good time is had by all!

 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR WORKSHOP LEADERS AND IDEAS

If you have an area of expertise in the field of Metaphysics, you can submit an outline for a class you’d be willing to offer to the Pastor for consideration.  We always have a need for new voices and subjects for our congregation.  Also, if you’d like to learn something about a metaphysical topic we haven’t offered, give your suggestions to any of our staff teachers and we will investigate its availability.  Rev. Laura and the Board reserve the right to make all final decisions about the classes we are willing to offer, based on suitability and wide appeal.

 

MORNING SERVICE HAS ENDED

Thanks to everyone who supported this wonderful service.

 

OUR MINISTERS OFFER COUNSELING, SPECIAL SERVICES

Our Ministers are available for personal counseling.  In our church, that can mean two things.  Pastoral Counseling is available for your life challenges and relationships like at any other church.  Additionally, we offer Spiritual Counseling   when you feel you need a private half hour reading.  Pastoral Counseling is a part of our ministry and is a free service.  Private readings are $40.00,  paid to the Minister you choose to ask.    Both types of assistance require appointments that can be made with that person. Our Ministers are also available for weddings and other special services.  Ask about our flier outlining these services.

 

METAPHYSICAL CORNER:  LAW OF ATTRACTION

“Why is this happening to me again?”  Ever ask yourself that?  Why the same relationship problems, financial problems, upsets in life?  Over and over, even with different casts of characters?  You are living the law of attraction!  We all vibrate to a different frequency, like a radio station.  Our thoughts send out a vibration of doom and gloom, chaos--or peace, love and harmony.  Those who worry excessively, obsess on “worst case scenarios” or their resentments and disappointments send out a signal attracting more of the same.  So, you come to class, learn to meditate, visualize a good and happy life--but still the problems come in a parade line.  What’s up with that?  Natural Law doesn’t stop when you stand up from your meditation.  If you indulge in group discussions of the failing economy, your friend’s foreclosures, health problems, etc, you’ve succeeded in remerging with the vibration of trouble.  Extract yourself from such situations!  Catch yourself indulging in “You think that’s bad--listen to this!” and stop-simply walk away or change the subject.  When you can focus on God as love in action, recognizing only the goodness in your life, you will align your vibration with positive outcomes and your life will begin to change.  If you don’t like the way your life looks, change it!  You must do the work!  Nobody can do it for you!  It all begins with the mind and where you put your focus.  It’s human nature to stare at our problems and chew on our issues with others.  The lesson of Mastery over the limitations of the human mind and the material plane is the art of ignoring these black holes we think are ruining our ability to be happy and mentally create something better.  This isn’t to say we are heads-in-the-sand Pollyanna’s.  We do have to “take care of business.”  But as Jesus said, “Be in the world, not of the world.”  In other words, don’t let your problems own you.  Deal with them and look/visualize ahead to a better future.

 

 WEBSITES

  For information on events at Roanoke, or more information on the United Metaphysical Churches, visit their web site at www.unitedmeta.com. 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, Dec. 29^th will be out New Year’s All-Message Service for the welcoming of the year 2011. If you haven’t been to one, you’re in for a treat.  We have the best of our message bearers, a burning bowl ceremony for releasing the “old” from our lives, and a meditation for magnetizing the good we wish to attract in the New Year.

Jan. 16^th will be our Annual Membership Meeting with Board Elections.

 

Fall Classes: 

There may be new class pricing for non-members, so perhaps class regulars should consider church membership this summer!

Fall Service Times:  Afternoon services resume on Sept. 12^th.

 Fall Membership Meeting:  Sept. 19^th after church.

Board meetings:  Sept. 12, Nov. 14^th.

Fall Seminary/UMC Convention Oct. 1-10.

 

SUMMER SERVICE TIME CHANGE

As we have done for many summers, our afternoon service will be moving to evenings for the summer.  Beginning on May 30^th and continuing until Sept. 12^th, our Healing Service will be held at 6:30 PM and the Worship Service will be at 7 PM. 

 

 

CD SALES

Keep an eye on our web site for a link to purchase of the CD by Rev. Spyker and Nancy Hall.  It features their favorite offering from our church services and more! Watch for the link to purchase it as a download.