WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
MID-WEEK EMPOWERMENT GROUPS
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Location:
Le Pain Quotidien, 711 Canal Street, Stamford CT
Time:
6:00 - 7:30 pm
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THIS SUNDAY
REMINDER - ONLY
1
SERVICE
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Breakfast Church
11:00 A.M.
Don't forget to bring a dish!
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INVITE 1 * BRING 1
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR T-SHIRT THIS SUNDAY
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See Pastor Jacki to get your T-shirt for $20.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
FUN 'N FAITH CHILDREN'S CHURCH
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Fun N Faith Children's Church
At Fun 'N Faith Children's Church our children are receiving an age-appropri
ate bible lesson, singing songs, having fun, and making new friends.
NSCC is a place for kids!
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REACHING YOUNG FAMILIES
OUR
2019
INITIATIVE
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Check out our kids room...more to come!
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MIDNIGHT RUN -
ENDS THIS SUNDAY!
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Join us in helping Midnight Run, a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless.
Midnight Run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteer groups distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City. The late-night relief efforts create a forum for trust, sharing, understanding and affection. That human exchange, rather than the exchange of goods, is the essence of the Midnight Run mission.
Midnight Run is not a solution to homelessness. There goal is to forge a bond between housed and homeless people by establishing a foundation of sharing and caring from which solutions may evolve. Through Midnight Run, volunteers come to see people on the streets as real people, not a commodity. And homeless men and women interact with mainstream adults and teenagers whose commitments and concerns go beyond their own lives and families.
What is needed: Clothes, Jackets, Toiletries, Blankets, Sheets
for Adults/Kids/Teens
Drop Off Dates and Times:
February 2nd - 24th 2019
Monday’s 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday’s 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Saturday’s 8:45 - 10 am
Sunday’s 9 - 1 pm
The Stone House
31 Cascade
Stamford, CT 06903
Contact: Monique Reittie (203) 939-7602
We Thank You for helping in support of this mission! Irie!! 1 💙
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ZUMBA ZUMBA AT THE STONE HOUSE!
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FUN NIGHT OUT WITH MO'
THIS SATURDAY AT
7
PM
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Join Us for our next Fun Night Outing
for dinner and live entertainment with our lovely Zumba Soulful Felicia Carroll as she and her band "Retro Express" entertain us with songs from classic 60's Pop to Album Rock, Disco, MTV-80's, Motown, Country, Reggae, to Today's Top 40!!
When: Sat. February 23rd
Time: 7pm
Where: The Tavern
2635 Long Ridge Rd.
Stamford CT 06903
Cost: $35 pp - Includes App/Entree/Dessert - Coffee or Tea
(Need an attendance of 10 or more for this rate)
tax & gratuity not included in price
RSVP & Pay by: Saturday,
February 16th
(Cash, Zelle, Square)
uniquenikki@gmail.com
RSVP by Email:
uniquenikki@gmail.com
or Text (203) 939-7602 - Please Type:
Yes 2/23 and your name and the names of who will be joining you
. Thx!
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WE WANT TO SAY "THANK YOU"
March 2, 2019
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Invitations have been sent out.
Look for yours by email or post office.
MAKE SURE YOU RSVP!
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FUN DAY OUT WITH MO'
COMING IN MARCH
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Join Us for a Fun Day Outing:
Saturday,
March 16th
from 1 - 3 pm
The Art of Glass Fusion @ Dorothy Hefners Studio
223 Wilson Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Cost: $55 pp (10-12 participants) space is limited for this activity.
RSVP & Pay by: March 2nd (Cash, Zelle, Square)
uniquenikki@gmail.com
RSVP by Email:
uniquenikki@gmail.com
or Text (203) 939-7602 - Please Type:
Yes 3/2 and your name and the names of who will be joining you
. Thx!
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For discussions, look out for Pastor Jacki live on Facebook
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Get connected in the Facebook Connect Group
to join the discussions.
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Did you miss a Sunday? No problem.
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Contemporary Celebration Snippet:
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A Meditation on Living Love
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Faith
THROUGH THE INDWELLING POWER OF FAITH, I MOVE FORWARD WITH CONVICTION.
By this time of year, my New Year’s goals, resolutions, or intentions may have fallen by the wayside. To gain clarity and to move toward fulfilling those goals and dreams, I take a moment to reflect on what it means to believe in something greater than my human self.
Faith is an attitude of trust and confidence. To activate this spiritual quality, I gently breathe in and out, releasing any fears or concerns that I may have. I am unmoved by any limiting thought or condition, looking beyond any lack to experience freedom in my life.
My intentions are clear and straightforward. Any fear dissipates, and I move ahead with confidence to claim my good.
My speech and my proclamation were not with plausible words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power.—1 Corinthians 2:4
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Our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative. If our boss tells us five things we are doing wonderfully at work but mentions one area we need to improve upon, or our partner consistently compliments our appearance but one day comments that a certain outfit is not flattering, we zero in on the negative. Often, one less-than-positive comment can sink our entire mood. This negativity bias evolved in the human brain to help our ancient ancestors focus on threat and increase their chances of survival. However, focusing on the negative can hinder us in the modern world, which is why it is so important for us to train our brains to start thinking positively.
How to Wire Your Brain to Think More Positively
Take time to “take in the good”
Spend more time soaking up positive experiences. Remember that your brain doesn’t automatically store positive stimuli in your long-term memory, so you need to give it a boost.
It is suggested that when you have a good experience, no matter how mild it may be, “try to stay with it for 20 or 30 seconds in a row – instead of getting distracted by something else.” This process helps to strengthen positive thinking patterns in your brain. The more you practice savoring positive moments and taking in the good, the easier it will become for you to think positively.
So, if you happen upon a blooming garden, literally stop and smell the roses. By taking the time to soak up pleasant experiences, you are rewiring your brain to be more positive.
Write down what you are grateful for
Gratitude offers us a reliable path to positivity. If you are feeling down or negative in your life, take a few minutes to write down a few things you are grateful for.
Gratitude allows us to celebrate the present, blocks toxic negative emotions, makes us more resilient, and increases our feelings of self-worth. Gratitude is like a muscle; the more you utilize it, the stronger it gets.
Lena Firestone
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WHAT ARE AFFIRMATIONS?
Affirmations are positive statements of Truth. By affirming Truth we are lifted out of false thinking into the consciousness of Spirit. Each time we pray positively and faithfully, we are calling forth the divine activity that is always within us.
We focus on these affirmations throughout the month for greater expression of our divine inner light. Giving thanks in advance, we claim each of the affirmations as true for ourselves and our loved ones, remaining open and receptive to the highest good for all.
HOW AFFIRMATIONS WORK:
"One who knows spiritual principles has a certain inner security given him by the understanding of God. Our affirmations are for the purpose of establishing in our consciousness a broad understanding of the principles on which all life and existence depend.
"In order to demonstrate spiritual principles, we must keep establishing ourselves in certain statements of the law. The more often you present to your mind a proposition that is logical and true, the stronger becomes that inner feeling of security to you.
Affirmation works because of the faculty which is most directly involved in affirmation-faith. Affirmation plays an important part in the process of divine ideas becoming facts and experiences in man's existence on earth.
The Month of February Affirmations:
Inner Peace
God is the author of my inner peace.
Guidance
The harmony and unity of divine love lead my way.
Healing
God is my health and well-being.
Prosperity
I am abundance, giving and receiving good.
World Peace
I uphold the power of peace in all people.
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If you know someone who needs a venue for their next event, tell them to contact the office at 203-322-1255.
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