Subject: Wayfarers ❤️ Newsletter Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2024

Wayfarers Newsletter

Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2024

THIS WEEK

SUNDAY SERVICE (12/22 @ 10 AM)

This Sunday will be our Christmas Presentation. A variety of Wayfarers speakers and musicians will provide selections of Christmas readings, poems, stories, and music.


MEDITATION GROUP - Mondays (12/16 5 PM)

Experienced meditation leaders guide us weekly, introducing forms and approaches to support, build, and deepen meditation practice. Sessions are held in the peaceful setting of our Rosemary's Chapel building, are open to the public, and no experience is necessary.


WRITERS GROUP - Tuesdays (12/17 5 PM)

The Wayfarers Writers Group meets from 5-6:30 PM every Tuesday. The group is open to writers of all ages, experience levels, and genres. It is a great opportunity to challenge yourself to a new level.


REIKI (Wednesday 12/18 from 4:00-6:00 PM)

Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing of body and mind. Experienced practitioners will offer sessions at the chapel on Wednesday, December 18, from 4-6 PM. Sessions are free. Donations to support the chapel are accepted.


CELTIC HOLIDAY CÉILÍ (Thursday 12/19 from 6-9 PM)

Looking for a little holiday spirit? Join the fun at the Otto Community Center on Thursday 12/19 as musicians blend their voices and instruments on their favorite holiday songs (many of them Celtic in origin) ... and maybe there will even be a reading or two and some dancers. There is no charge for the event. Love offerings are accepted. Full details available on flyer by main door at the chapel.

SPIRITUAL ECONOMICS CLASS

Rev. Dr. Kate Greysen, RScP, is offering a course in Spiritual Economics beginning December 30th for eight Mondays. The class will meet from 6 PM - 8:30 PM. In this empowering course, students will acquire practical knowledge and tools to effectively apply the fundamental metaphysical principles that shape financial well-being. For more details about the course, you can use this link: https://cslasheville.org/event/spiritual-economics/2024-12-30/

COMING UP

DRUMMING CIRCLE (Sunday 1/11 from 6-8 PM)

Our next Drumming Circle will be Sunday, 1/11, from 6-8 PM just before the full moon. It will be inside the main chapel. Whether you're a professional drummer or just need to bang on something for therapeutic reasons, you are welcome at our Drum Circle. No drum? No problem. Enjoy experimenting with one of our many percussion instruments. See you on January 11th.

LAST WEEK

Our service last Sunday included music by Lisa Ezzard and the Wayfarers children. Kim May shared the message "Settle In and Embrace the Darkness."


Sunday afternoon, Barbara Beckham and Marie Dunkle hosted our annual Christmas party. A delicious potluck and entertaining ornament exchange were enjoyed by everyone who attended. Thank you, Barbara and Marie!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity

and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out

on the world's busy life and become more interested in people than in things.


~ Thomas S. Monson

CONTACT INFO

PRAYER GROUP

The Wayfarers Prayer Group is available to hold you, a friend, or a loved one in affirmative prayer in time of need. If you wish to receive prayerful support, please contact Anne Kirslis at (404) 510-2670 or adeeney424@aol.com.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board always welcomes and encourages your input. If you have suggestions, questions, or new ideas about opportunities to serve the Chapel or our communities, please contact one of the Board members listed below.


Jennifer Utley, Chair ................. (901) 581-2404 ... jenutley@bellsouth.net

Marie Dunkle, Treasurer ........... (770) 335-0967 ... mdunkle@mindspring.com

Keith Vickers, Secretary............ (404) 229-7302 ... keithvickers29@gmail.com

Charlotte Starfire....................... (813) 833-7776 ... charlotte.starfire@gmail.com

Anne Hartupee ............. ........... (636) 575-0795 ... ahartupee@outlook.com


WEBSITE

Wayfarers' website address is www.wayfarerschapelga.org. Check-in frequently for updated chapel information, calendar of events, to watch videos of Sunday Talks, read the newsletter, make an online contribution, check out the Events Page, and learn about all the opportunities for spiritual growth that are offered.


NEWSLETTER / NEWS FLASHES

All submissions for the newsletter and news flashes should be sent both to Ruth Henry qilautheartsong@gmail.com and Anne Hartupee ahartupee@outlook.com


WEBSITE or NEWSLETTER ASSISTANCE

If you have questions, comments, or need assistance with the chapel website or newsletter, please contact Ruth Henry at (901) 218-4234 or qilautheartsong@gmail.com


MEDITATION GROUP COORDINATOR

Charlotte Starfire ................. (813) 833-7776 ... charlotte.starfire@gmail.com


Free-will offerings entirely support Wayfarers Chapel. We are richly blessed by the people in our fellowship who give and are grateful for your gifts. If you would like to contribute financially to support this ministry, please place your love offering in one of the donation baskets at the chapel entrance or mail your check to Estatoah Wayfarers Chapel, PO Box 474, Dillard, GA 30537. To make an electronic contribution, please select the yellow Donate button on our website DONATIONS page. All donations are tax-deductible.


"Divine love thru me

blesses and multiplies all that I have,

all that I give, and all that I receive."