Wednesday, May 5, 2021
ULV Weekly Update
Everyone's Carrying Something ~ The Heart of Compassion

Congregants attending the service in person are asked to arrive between 9:45 and 9:55. The doors will open at 9:45. At 9:55, pre-service announcements and prayer will begin. 
"Hell in the Hallway"
Rev Sandy Butler
5/2/21

How to face change creatively and use life’s challenges as a gateway to greater spiritual growth.
Prayer Support
Our prayer chaplains continue to be active. Whether you have a joy to multiply or a sorrow to divide, our Prayer Chaplains join you in prayer. If you have a desire to speak with a chaplain, please contact Karen in the office.

Our transitional consultant, Rev Sandy Butler, is available for prayer support as well. Please email her at butlersandra01@gmail.com to schedule a call.

Silent Unity Prayer Partners are available to pray with you. Call 1.800.669.7729 (1.800.NOW.PRAY). You can also submit a prayer request online.
Moving Forward
We invite you to take a look at the exciting guest speakers we have through the 2nd quarter of 2021.
Connecting with Others
Rick Stober is inviting you to join him on Zoom for a "coherence call" at 11:30am each morning. Feel free to join once a week or every day!
 
Please join Rick for the Coherence call via Zoom.
 
 
Meeting ID: 321 012 0432
Password: Rasur2020
Get Involved


We are inviting people to video-record themselves reading the Daily Word for playback at Sunday service. Karen will be maintaining a schedule in the office. Please contact her at unitylv@rcn.com if you would like to be part of the service by reading the Daily Word. You can click on the link below to read the schedule to date.

Here's how it works: You will receive the text for the Daily Word for the Sunday you choose, you record it on your phone and send the video via email. Your video will be incorporated into the Sunday Service!

Once you select your date, and have the Daily Word for that day, you can record yourself and send it in to the office. You do not need to wait. The recording will be stored to be played on your day of choice.

We are now open to the public without reservations. If you would like to read the Daily Word live in our Sunday service, please contact Karen in the office with the date you choose!
Minister Affirmation
Join together in affirming our right and perfect Senior Minister will appear to us easily.
Unity of Lehigh Valley continues to incur routine bills, even while we are not meeting in our sanctuary. Your continued gifts assure the ongoing work that we do and maintaining our building to return to.

Ways to Give
 
  • Click the secure Donate button on our website & use credit card through PayPal

  • Send a check by mail to 26 North Third Street, Emmaus, PA 18049

  • Set up recurring donations with your bank's bill pay

If you have a question on how to get your donation to the church, please contact the office.
Weekly Offering Report
April 29-May 5

Offerings Received = $1940
 
Required for Expenses = $1923
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Variance = $17
 
 
Variance for May: $17
Upcoming Events
Cyber Fellowship with Rev Sandy June 6th 11:15-11:45
Women's Retreat
Arrangements have been made at Adams Ocean Resort, Dewey Beach, Delaware, for Unity women and friends to gather again.

This year’s change is to a 3-night event, Friday-Monday, Sept 17-20.

We have 3 villas. Cost is $220 with 5 or $290 with 4. One villa is filled, so we have 6 openings, plus we can check on motel rooms if there is an interest.

Email Ginny Stanglein if interested or 610-217-8827. Payment is due upon reservation. Further details as we get closer to September. Ride sharing is encouraged.
Office Closed
Our office administrator, Karen Esbensen, will be having surgery on May 14th. Please keep her in your prayers for a quick recovery. The office will be closed as of May 14th and will reopen on May 25th. All messages will be answered at that time.
Gratitudes
Thank you to Jo Seiger for inspiring us with her song Somewhere Only We Know. Wow! Beautiful.  Also thank you to Jo for helping out with our Opening Song.   
 
Thank you to Denise Summa for signing our Peace song on Sunday. 

Thank you to Jen Hertwig for being the Platform Assistant on Sunday.

Thank you to Eva Burkhart for reading the Daily Word on Sunday.
Where Are You Putting Your Faith?
By Trish Yancey, LUT, CSE
An internet search for “faith” will show us countless statements that seem to say it’s all about staying strong when things are tough and trusting that something wonderful will happen.

That’s absolutely true, but it’s only the tiniest peek at a much larger picture. We always have faith, every single minute, because we are always believing something about everything.
There are moments when we all need the encouragement of Truth—affirmations that we’re worthy and loved and that God’s presence and light are always with us.

In the new Unity booklet, Messages We Need to Hear: From the Writings of Martha Smock, you’ll find reassurance, healing, and uplifting guidance for everyday life.

Smock inspired millions as the longtime editor of Daily Word. Just as it did years ago, the wisdom in her essays and short poems will resonate with you in the midst of everything we’re experiencing now.
Unity of Lehigh Valley
26 N Third Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
610-965-3036
 
 
Virtual Office Hours: 
Tue-Thur 8:30am--3pm
(Phone and emails answered during virtual office hours)
 
 
Office Administrator (Karen): unitylv@rcn.com