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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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• Happiness is not a matter of events; Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the it depends upon the tides of the

mindmind

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Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back

a boundary-line and adding to one’s liberty.

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back

a boundary-line and adding to one’s liberty.

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Our MissionOur Mission

Unit 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.

Unit 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.

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One Presence/One PowerOne Presence/One Power

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.

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.

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Unity believes: Human beings are expressions of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit

within.  Therefore, they are inherently good.

Unity believes: Human beings are expressions of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit

within.  Therefore, they are inherently good.

The Christ Individualized in Everyone

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.

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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Denials & AffirmationsDenials & Affirmations

Unity believes: Prayer is the link that connects us with God. Through

affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of

negative thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God.

Unity believes: Prayer is the link that connects us with God. Through

affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of

negative thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God.

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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.

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.

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.

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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Our MissionOur Mission

Unit 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.

Unit 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.

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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 cannot watch our cars while in church!

Also, please be sure your car is locked.  We are a community church and cannot 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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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.

Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

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Whether you are our guest for the first

time or the 100th time, we are blessed

and honored to have you with us today.

Unity of Reno is a place where we gather

to remember the Truth of our oneness

with God and with each other.

Whether you are our guest for the first

time or the 100th time, we are blessed

and honored to have you with us today.

Unity of Reno is a place where we gather

to remember the Truth of our oneness

with God and with each other.

Welcome...Welcome...

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Welcome toWelcome to

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Sacred LoveSacred Love

You are sacred love You are sacred love Sacred love is all that you areSacred love is all that you are

You are sacred loveYou are sacred loveSacred love is all that you areSacred love is all that you are

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Show the way God Show the way God Show the way,Show the way,

I want to live in such a I want to live in such a state of grace.state of grace.

Lead the way GodLead the way GodLead the way,Lead the way,

I want to live in such a I want to live in such a state of grace state of grace

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You are  sacred peaceYou are  sacred peaceSacred peace is all that you areSacred peace is all that you are

You are sacred peaceYou are sacred peaceSacred peace is all that you areSacred peace is all that you are

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Show the way GodShow the way GodShow the wayShow the way

I want to live in such a I want to live in such a state of gracestate of grace

Lead the way GodLead the way Godlead the waylead the way

I want to live in such a I want to live in such a state of grace.state of grace.

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This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made.

I will rejoice, I will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it.

This is the day

that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day

that the Lord has made.

This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made.

I will rejoice, I will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it.

This is the day

that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day

that the Lord has made.

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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 am free to bring about God's will in my life

I am free to bring about God's will in my life

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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.

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.

Statement of BeingStatement of Being

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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.

God the Good, Omnipotent.

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.

God the Good, Omnipotent.

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When upon life’s billows you seem When upon life’s billows you seem tempest tossed,tempest tossed,

When you feel discouraged, thinking all When you feel discouraged, thinking all is lost,is lost,

Count your many blessings, name them Count your many blessings, name them one by one,one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.has done.

When upon life’s billows you seem When upon life’s billows you seem tempest tossed,tempest tossed,

When you feel discouraged, thinking all When you feel discouraged, thinking all is lost,is lost,

Count your many blessings, name them Count your many blessings, name them one by one,one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.has done.

Count Your BlessingsCount Your BlessingsCount Your BlessingsCount Your Blessings

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Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your blessings, See what God has Count your blessings, See what God has done;done;

Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your many blessings, See what Count your many blessings, See what God has done.God has done.

Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your blessings, See what God has Count your blessings, See what God has done;done;

Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your many blessings, See what Count your many blessings, See what God has done.God has done.

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When your life seems empty, it isWhen your life seems empty, it is

so untrue; There’s a mighty so untrue; There’s a mighty

Presence making all things new.Presence making all things new.

Miracles take place wherever youMiracles take place wherever you

may be, Proving that God’s love is may be, Proving that God’s love is

with you constantly.with you constantly.

When your life seems empty, it isWhen your life seems empty, it is

so untrue; There’s a mighty so untrue; There’s a mighty

Presence making all things new.Presence making all things new.

Miracles take place wherever youMiracles take place wherever you

may be, Proving that God’s love is may be, Proving that God’s love is

with you constantly.with you constantly.

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Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your blessings, See what God has Count your blessings, See what God has done;done;

Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your many blessings, See what Count your many blessings, See what God has done.God has done.

Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your blessings, See what God has Count your blessings, See what God has done;done;

Count your blessings, Name them one Count your blessings, Name them one by one;by one;

Count your many blessings, See what Count your many blessings, See what God has done.God has done.

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Our thoughts are prayers,and we are always praying.Our thoughts are prayers,

be careful what you’re saying.Seek a higher consciousness,

a state of peacefulness,and know that God is always there;

and every thought becomes a prayer.

Our thoughts are prayers,and we are always praying.Our thoughts are prayers,

be careful what you’re saying.Seek a higher consciousness,

a state of peacefulness,and know that God is always there;

and every thought becomes a prayer.

Our Thoughts Are PrayersOur Thoughts Are Prayers

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Our thoughts are prayers,and we are always praying.Our thoughts are prayers,

be careful what you’re saying.Seek a higher consciousness,

a state of peacefulness,and know that God is always there;

and every thought becomes a prayer.

Our thoughts are prayers,and we are always praying.Our thoughts are prayers,

be careful what you’re saying.Seek a higher consciousness,

a state of peacefulness,and know that God is always there;

and every thought becomes a prayer.

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We have a choice to be great or small.  When we choose to be

grateful, we are great.  When we become lax in the expression of

gratitude, we become little people, with little minds, leading little

inconsequential lives.

We have a choice to be great or small.  When we choose to be

grateful, we are great.  When we become lax in the expression of

gratitude, we become little people, with little minds, leading little

inconsequential lives.

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I am so blessed, I am so blessedI am so blessed, I am so blessed

I am so grateful for all that I haveI am so grateful for all that I have

I am so blessed, I am so blessedI am so blessed, I am so blessed

I am so grateful, I am so blessed I am so grateful, I am so blessed

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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 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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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 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.

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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.What has freely come we now let freely go.

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.What has freely come we now let freely go.

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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 – Sybil FurmanMeditation – Rev. DawnaUshers – Brian & Becky KageleCD Sales – Linda GipsonAnnouncements – Curtis WeetheeHospitality – Kim WeetheeBookstore – Ellie UlamFirst Timer’s Table – Julie Davis-Bingham

Power Point – Sybil FurmanMeditation – Rev. DawnaUshers – Brian & Becky KageleCD Sales – Linda GipsonAnnouncements – Curtis WeetheeHospitality – Kim WeetheeBookstore – Ellie UlamFirst Timer’s Table – Julie Davis-Bingham

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You are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the Light

You are walking in the Light

In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light of God.

You are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the Light

You are walking in the Light

In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light of God.

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You are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the Love

You are walking in the Love

In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love of God.

You are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the Love

You are walking in the Love

In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love of God.

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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

and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth,

the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other

in perfect harmony!

Let there be Peace on earth

and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth,

the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other

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 of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light...

You are the light of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light...

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So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

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Unity of RenoUnity of Reno

Is Going “Green”Is Going “Green”

So Please Put yourSo Please Put your

Bulletin in theBulletin in the

Basket by the door Basket by the door

As you leave Church Today.As you leave Church Today.

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Our MissionOur Mission

Unit 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.

Unit 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.

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Welcome toWelcome to

of Renoof Reno

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