Beloveds,

I’ve crossed this country many times. The first two or three times was in a car seat in our old Ford. Later, my sister and I drove her car with a UHaul trailer behind it. I don’t even know how many times I’ve flown between California and Rhode Island or New Hampshire. My trips were, for the most part, comfortable. I didn’t have to walk or ride a horse or in a wagon. Funny how there are so many ways to get from where we are to where we want to be.

Our theme this month is One Journey, Many Paths. The path to God is going to be different for each of us. Pro tip: no matter what path you are one, it will go faster if you pay attention to where your own feet are taking you and don’t stop to criticize someone else’s walk. I can share what I have explored and what short cuts I have found on my own path. I can also share my map – okay, cell phone with navigation system. There’s lots of ways we can make this journey more fun and safer for everyone. What no minister can do is walk your path for you or know exactly what path will be best for you. Whatever you choose, I can only trust that Spirit is guiding your steps.

The biggest and most important thing to know is what Holmes says in What the Mystics Taught. He writes that our journey is always one of self-discovery, that all of us are going to the same place and that all of us will eventually take this journey and make it home to ourselves. Even if you aren’t the type to read the last chapter of a book first, you can rest assured that this story ends well. We all recognize our Christhood in the end.

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On another note, anyone with experience giving IM (intramuscular) injections may be able to get a vaccination by volunteering at the vaccination clinic running now through Feb. 20^th at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott valley. There are still positions available for qualified volunteers and volunteers will be eligible to receive a vaccination at the end of their shifts (as supplies allow). If you are interested, the link is https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/34526496804/true#/invitation Also at the old sears building they are doing vaccines, and Thumb Butte Medical is doing vaccines for those who quality. At all of these facilities, please call or go online to check status and make an appointment.

Tom Kimmerle (Board President)

Although the Center remains closed including “Power of the Word Bookstore”, we are happy to assist you with any book requests. For questions and orders please call Sudra @ 928-259-3782 or email to [email protected] . For your convenience payments can be made through our website www.cslprescott.org. Remember prices are below retail as a nonprofit and tax free with a small fee for shipping. Trust all remain safe and read a book!

Phone: (207) 841-7505 Email: [email protected].

Love to all,

The month of December 2020 continued to present challenges to the Visitation team. During the month, due to social distancing, closing of Retirement homes, and hospitals to visitors, the team relied on telephone calls to make visits. During the month of December 2020, 10 team members reported visiting 35 separate individuals, 71 visits were reported. One (1) team member reported making a food drop, and a picnic lunch to one (1) individual. During the month the team members attempted to contact everyone on the Center's Membership List. The team will continue checking in with the members monthly or at least until we are able to re-open the center. In addition, the team reported participating in Three (3) Virtual Prayers Circles for individuals undergoing medical procedures.

Would you like a visit, telephone visit, telephone call, Prayer Circle or Virtual Prayer Circle by the Visitation Team for yourself or another? A Virtual Prayer Circle is performed when it is impractical to be at the hospital. A Virtual Prayer Circle is where each member goes into prayer at a designated time, wherever they are, for an individual undergoing a medical procedure. If this is for you, please contact the Pastoral Care Coordinator, David Sharer RScP at (928) 771 2791. The team loves to serve by making visits and praying with you.