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Temple of the Living God of St. PetersburgAn Interfaith
Metaphysical Community Church
1950 Second Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Bi-Monthly
News Bulletin - March - April 2019 - Vol. 63, No. 3, 4
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Reflections Thoughts For Transformation
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“With God, All Things Are Possible”
In order to see God, a man must fi rst cleanse and empty
himself, and stand outside of himself. St. Gregory Palamas
We live, move and have our being in God…For we are also his
offspring. Acts 17:28
In our physical world, fi lled with all of the turbulence,
rumor-mongering, political upheavals, wars between nations, and
hosts
of social inequalities, inequities and injustices, it is
sometimes diffi cult to comprehend a possible spiritual core truth
in the statement, “with God all things are possible.”
Yet, all major spiritual teachings reference the possibility of
a conscious connection to this inner power or presence that is so
often called God. The implication is that once we have discovered
an internal relationship to that “something” which is bigger, more
encompassing than our human and/or personal self, we can move our
efforts in the direction of accomplishing “…all things are
possible.”
I genuinely suspect that a major stumbling block is that in our
human over-identifi cation with form, things, objects and the
mundane world as THE manifestation of reality, we get stuck in that
perception.
Scientists are now referencing the unifi ed fi eld theory of
reality existence (originally proposed by Rupert Sheldrake). Very
succinctly, it suggests that everything in our experience of life
(air, fi re, earth, water and ether) is interconnected to
everything else. Also, our perceptions, our signifi cant thoughts,
our deep thought processes, our refl ections and our feelings are
available to other people. What we feel can also be felt (and
measured) by others who are connected to us somehow, such as our
husband (wife), parents, family members and friends, and then,
ultimately everyone in the world. As one thinks about this
possibility at depth, it helps to explain our sense of being drawn
to people of like mind, educators to educators, artists to artists,
healers to healers, athletes to athletes, writers to writers,
entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs, architects and doctors to other
architects and doctors, etc.
This may imply that when we seek for an opportunity to study for
a new skill, or develop specifi c kind of business that we desire
to accomplish, there are people near at hand who can be accessed
for help. If we need to contact a certain individual for assistance
with a business plan, or learn how to fi nd specifi c help we need
to reach a health goal, overcome a major problem, or seek
resolution to some personal emotional, psychological, mental or
other type of confl ict, we can fi nd that help (when it is not
easily available in our
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day to day world) from the unifi ed fi eld. One of the many ways
this might likely occur would be in the form of intuition, a
psychic revelation, or seeing an internal image or series of images
(insight) that would lead us toward a workable solution of a
specifi c problem in our lives.
In an extremely condensed and perhaps oversimplifi ed manner,
the unifi ed fi eld theory suggests that all beings are
intrinsically, energetically connected, somewhat like all parts of
a spider web are connected to each other. Wherever one might be
seeing or applying this image, each part is simultaneously
connected to every other part of the web.
Such connection suggests that if we apply this image to mankind,
at an energetically based or subtle level, we are connected to all
other human beings.
Thus, when we set into motion through a clear, defi nite
intention, a deep, focused, consistent desire to become open to,
receptive to an idea that we want or need to further a special
plan, learn a new skill, develop a new business, or set into motion
a new goal of whatever nature, shape or kind, we “send out” an
energetic resonance (somewhat like a tuning fork) into the unifi ed
fi eld. Resultantly, someone (more often more than one person) will
be similarly “attuned” or in resonance to our intention, idea,
goal, plan, or desire, etc. As that resonance happens, we are again
led through intuition, dreams, psychic revelation or even direct
contact with a person, group, organization, etc. who provides us
with the necessary information we are seeking.
Have you ever noticed closely that when we are seeking (with
clear intention or deeply focused desire) an answer to a problem or
a workable solution to a unique set of circumstances that a person,
or a book, an article, conversation or even an offhand comment by
an acquaintance or friend (or even a stranger) “opens the doors” to
the solution we’re seeking? This is an example of being connected
in the unifi ed fi eld. The solution we need at the right time or
moment appears and we have the answer we seek.
In a larger sense, this is also an example of synchronicity
where circumstances that appear to be coincidental are connected to
each other in the unifi ed fi eld. We say it’s coincidental that
two friends meet in the same place or location when they haven’t
spoken to each other, haven’t written or otherwise communicated
with one another in perhaps over a year or more. That “chance
meeting” that occurs is referred to as synchronistic, or being in
resonance with each other.
Thus when we say, “with God, all things are possible,” we are
sug-gesting that we are inwardly open to receive help, however, or
in whatever form in which it shows up.
In a slightly humorous vein, the following story may be
appropriate,
A fl ood occurs to a community in which many people must fl ee
to escape the rising water. As the fl ood approaches the community,
a religious man says to his would be rescuer, a policeman, “I am
safe. God will take care of me.” Whereupon the fl ood waters come
and the community is
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submerged.
Seeing the fl oodwaters inundate the fi rst fl oor of his house,
the reli-gious man goes up to the second fl oor.
Looking out the window he sees a rescue boat approach with a man
offering to carry him from his fl ooding house. The religious man
again declines saying, “God will save me.”
Soon the waters fl ood the second fl oor and the man climbs out
onto the roof of his house. A helicopter fl ies overhead with a
rope ladder and the pilot calls out over the loudspeaker for the
religious man to climb up and be saved. Once more he declines
saying, “God will save me” and fi nally the helicopter fl ies
away.
Swiftly the waters continue rising, totally submerging the house
and the religious man drowns.
He arrives in heaven totally confused, much hurt and very
disap-pointed. He approaches God and asks, “Why didn’t you save me?
I prayed and prayed to you for help and rescue and you didn’t
respond!”
“Yes, but I did,” God replied. “I heard your prayers and
responded three times. I sent you a policeman, a boatman and a
helicopter pilot to rescue you and you declined all three.”
When we think of God as “out there someplace” and not available
to us in the here and now, we tend to lose our way. There are many
(who knows how many) mechanisms that help us to fi nd our
connection to the Source (God). Prayer is one powerful mechanism
that affords a connection to the Unlimited Source of all life. So,
too, meditation and many spiritual practices such as yoga (any form
when practiced as a spiritual discipline; not “power yoga” or
“aerobic yoga” as featured by health clubs, spas or other similar
kinds of environments), Tai Chi, Akido, walking the labyrinth and
centering prayer. These few avenues of spiritual practice that help
us to fi nd our way and help us reconnect to the Presence we call
God are intrinsi-cally very powerful and across the centuries have
led men and women of all persuasions to fi nd their unique
relationship to God.
With God, all things are possible. Belief is involved, so is
faith in a Divine Reality. But we must create or allow ourselves at
the personal level to being open to the Source so that we can know
when an answer to a long held desire or intention appears in our
life.
“Do not look forward to changes and chances of this life in
fear; rather look to them with full hope that, as they arise, God,
whose you are, will deliver you out of them. He has kept you
hitherto - do you but hold fast to His dear hand, and He will lead
you safely through all things; and, when you cannot stand, He will
bear you in His arms. Do not look forward to what may happen
tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will
take care of you tomorrow, and every day. Either He will shield you
from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and
imaginations.” Francis de Sales 4
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THE TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD’S HEALING
MINISTRY AFFIRMS GOD AS THE TRUE
SOURCE OF OUR STRENGTH, GUIDANCE
AND HEALING. WITHIN A SPIRITUAL
FRAMEWORK WE OFFER ASSISTANCE,
PRAYER, AND SUPPORT THROUGH A
VARIETY OF HEALING APPROACHES.
ALTERNATIVE HEALING
SPIRITUAL HEALING
HANDS ON MINI HEALINGBefore Sunday Worship Service
10:35-10:50
DIVINE HEALING DURING SERVICE 3rd Sunday Laying on of Hands
REIKI & HEALING TOUCH Last Sunday 12:30 - 2:30Individual
healing sessions using Reiki and Healing Touch is offered to those
who are looking for a natural and simple way to achieve healing of
any physical, emotional, mental and spiritual challenges. A
sign-upsheet is in the lobby before Sunday Service. A Love Offering
is deeply appreciated.
PRAYER & HEALING MINISTRY Upon receipt of a request for
healing the individual’s name will be placed in our healing prayer
chest and prayed for during Sunday Service.The same request is
given to the Healing Team to be prayed for throughout the
month.
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Calendar of Events
Sunday ServicesMarch Theme:Trusting Our Divine ConnectionMarch
3Rev. LeRoy Zemke“Trusting Our Unique Connection to the
Divine”March 10Gonzalo Lever“A Single Focus Toward Freedom”March
17Rev. Mary Moore“In the Silence”March 24Rev. Kathy Englehardt“H2H”
March 31Rev. Annette Mason“Truth and the Empore’s New Clothes”April
Theme:Seeding Our FutureApril 7Rev. LeRoy Zemke“Planting the Seeds
to Flower Our Future”April 14Rev. Karmene Lusis“Honoring Our
Growth”April 21Rev. LeRoy Zemke“Resurrection is a Daily
Experience”April 28Carol Mitchell“Learning to Trust”
Classes & Events
March 7 - April 25 (Thursday)A Course in Miracles7:30 - 9 p.m.
Page 8
March 4 - April 29 (Monday)The Way of Mastery12:30 - 2 p.m.
March 6 - April 24 (Wednesday)The Way of Mastery6:30 - 8 p.m. Page
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March 1 - April 26 (Friday)Hawkins Study Group5:30 - 7 p.m. Page
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March 4 - April 29 (Monday) A Course in Miracles 7 - 9 p.m. Page
8
March 5, 19 & April 2, 16( 1st & 3rd Tuesday)How Do We
Hear the Voice7:30 - 9 p.m. Page 8
March 6 - April 24 (Wednesday) 11 - 1 p.m.The Urantia Book Page
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March 9 (Saturday)Psychic Showcase 10:30 - 2:30 p.m. Cover
March 10 (Sunday) Discussion Group12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Page 8
March 17 (Sunday)Theta Healing Presentation12:30 - 1:10 p.m.
Page 10
March 19 (Tuesday) Theta Healing Private Appts.10 - 4 p.m. Page
10
March 19, April 16 (Tuesday)Earthbound Rescue Circle7 - 8:30
p.m. Page 11
March 21, April 18 (Thursday) Intuitive Development7 - 9 p.m.
Page 12
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March 24 (Sunday)5 Languages of Love12:30 - 2 p.m. Page 14 March
26, April 23 (Tuesday) Strengthening Your Intuitive Abilities 7 -
8:30 p.m. (By Invitation Only Page 11
March 30 (Saturday)Muscle Testing Workshop (Applied
Kinesiology)1 - 3 p.m. Page 15
March 31 (Sunday)Healing Workshop for Healers12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Page 16
April 13 (Saturday)ACIM Retreat9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Page 13
April 14 (Sunday)Talent Show1 - 3 p.m. Page 19
April 6, 7 (Saturday & Sunday)The Diamond Approach10 a.m. -
5 p.m. Page 18
April 20, 27 (Saturday)Introduction to Energy Healing 11 a.m. -
2 p.m. Page 20
April 28 (Sunday)Volunteer Recognition12:30 - 2 p.m. Page 21
April 28 (Sunday)Message Circle6 - 7:30 p.m. Page 21
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On-Going
Monthly at the Temple
Sunday Discussion Group 12:30 - 1:45 pm 2nd Sunday Temple
Classroom
Intuitive Development 7 pm 3rd Thursday Temple Lobby
Metaphysical Forum 12:30 - 2:00 4th Sunday Temple Classroom
Reiki & Healing Touch 12:30 - 2:30 pm last Sunday Burlington
House
Weekly at the TempleA Course in Miracles 7 pm each Monday Temple
Lobby
7:30 pm Thursday Burlington House
ACIM: How Do We Hear the Voice 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Temple Lobby
Way of Mastery 12:30 pm each Monday 6:30 pm each Wednesday
Burlington House
The Urantia Book 11 am - 1 pm each Wed. Kadampa Buddhist
Meditation 7 - 8 pm WednesdayGathering Refer to calendar Burlington
House
Hawkins Study Group 5:30 -7 each Friday
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We welcome new and returning visitors to experience Miracles
Bookstore!
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Theta Healing PresentationSunday March 1712:30 - 1:10 p.m.
FreeSanctuary
Theta Healing is a technique that allows us to access the theta
brain wave and use our natural intuition with unconditional love to
bring about spontaneous physical and emotional healing. The process
is facilitated by releasing limited beliefs and creating new neural
pathways that maximize the ultimate in health and well being.
Bio: Terri is a personal coach, spiritual teacher, clairvoyant
and medical intuitive. She uses various healing modalities
including the theta, reiki and EFT. Terri has a bachelor’s degree
in healing arts and masters degree in spiritual studies.
Terri Cabral
Theta Healing Private AppointmentsTuesday March 19 10 - 4
p.m.
Wednesday March 20 10 - 3 p.m.$45 1/2 hour or $90 hour
Burlington House
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Earthbound Rescue Circle
Tuesday March 19 Tuesday April 16
7 - 8:30 p.m.
with Lynette MillusSug. Donation $20Burlington House
Strengthening Your Intuiti ve Abiliti es
Tuesday March 26 Tuesday April 23
7 - 8:30 p.m.Lynette Millus
(By Invitation Only)
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Intuiti ve Development“Scrying”Presented by: Rev. Nancy
Christensen
Thursday. Mar
ch 21 7 - 9 p.m. Love Off ering
“Astrology and the Human Design”Presented by: Catherine
Rosenbaum
Thursday, April 18 7 - 9 p.m. Love Off ering JOIN US!
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A Course in Miracles Meditati ve Retreat
Saturday April 139:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$30 recommended love off eringIncludes lunch & materials
For Reservati on & Pre-registrati on contact Temple of the
Living God
1950 2nd Ave NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33713
727 822-8628
This is a one day meditative retreat with several speakers that
will focus on application and practice of the principals of ACIM.
Lots of energy and inspiration to dive continually deeper into the
unlimited truth we have always been.
Call the Temple to pre-register or pay on the day of .
Contact Rev. Karmene Lusis 727 822-8628.
It’s going to be a fun day!
If you have an questions contactSteve Brewer 727
244-1481Stephenbrewer78@ gmail.com orGonzalo Lever813
[email protected]
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Healing Workshop for HealersInstructor: Lonnie NicholsWhen:
Sunday March 31
Time: 12:30 - 1 p.m.Free
In this workshop, the participants will learn how to invoke the
Christ Light of Protection, create a Protective Shield for healing,
and learn how to seal and bind all energies that are
not-of-the-Light.
We will discuss briefl y the nature of radiation and the hands
as conduits for healing. We’ll go over how to set proper intention,
how energy gets exchanged, and how to close after each session.
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Sunday April 151:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation $10
Coffee & Dessert Bar Available
Talent ShowSunday April 14
1 - 3 p.m.$15
New Chaplains
l to r Rev. LeRoy Zemke, Rev. Terra Giordani, Ron Rauch, Kate
MacDonald, Lisa Seward, Jackie Haartley
Coffee & Dessert BarCoffee & Dessert Bar Host: Larry
Fiorenza Host: Larry Fiorenza
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Introducti on to Energy Healing: Using Your Hands, Heart and
Mind to Heal Yourself and Otherswith Lonnie Nichols
When: Saturdays April 20 and April 27Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$45
This introductory, 2-part, experiential class in Energy Healing
will offer each one to experience the subtle energy fl owing
through one’s hands in healing, the profound power of affi rmation
and visualization in setting up a healing fi eld. Meditation tools
for healing the mind, emotions, and body will also be
discussed.
This class will also include Basic laws of healing•
An overview of the human energy fi eld•
Aligning with Source•
We will also learn the technique for absent healing (projecting
healing energies for others at a distance), and an in depth healing
meditation each week.
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ATTENTION !!!Volunteer Recognition
Sunday Gathering
April 28, 2019 12:30pm
The Temple of the Living God warmly invites all Temple
Volunteers to join us in our April Volunteer Recognition
Gathering.
A unique program will be offered to honor your service
at the Temple.
Refreshments will be provided.
SEE YOU THERE !!!
Message Circle at the TempleSunday April 28
6 - 7:30 p.m.$15 per person
Join us for an evening of fun and inspiration as six gifted
psychics bring to you messages from spirit.
Receive up to three messages.
Bring an open mind.Bring a friend.
Arrive by 5:45 p.m.Doors close promptly at 6 p.m.
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Senior Pastor
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.....................Rev. LeRoy ZemkeAssistant
Pastor...............................
..............................................Rev. Karmene
Lusis
Ministry Team Rev. Betty Pressly
......................................................................Rev.
Annette MasonRev. Gloria
Standish..................................................................Rev.
Marvin Shepherd
President.................................................................................................Carol
Mitchell
Vice-President.....................................................
................................Marie Neuberger
Secretary........................................................................................
...........Rev. Liz Dale
Treasurer.......................................................................................................Beth
Kratz Asst.
Treasurer...........................................................................................Ilse
KearneyTrustees................................................................................Carolyn
Chastain, Carrol Jude, Rev. Marvin ShepherdMembers At
Large..................................................................................
Rev. Gloria Standish, John Mavros
StaffAudio Visual Technicians
..............................................Geoff Beardsley,
Steve Isaac,
...........................................................................
Wendy Accardi, Robert Campbell Chaplains
Coordinator..................................................................
..Rev. Terra GiordaniChurch
Secretary.....................................................................
.................Carol SchuldtComputer IT Specialist
.........................................................................Randy
ZurmanCoordinator of Ushers
......................................................................Laurie
O’SullivanEducation
Coordinator.......................................................................Rev.
Mary MooreAssistant Education Coordinators................Rev.
LeRoy Zemke, Rev. Karmene LusisEducation/Website Data
Administrator..................................................
Ruth HowardMarketing Advertising Team
Leader..........................................Rev. Marvin
ShepherdFacebook Coordinator
...................................................................................Teri
LakeHealing Ministry
Leader................................................................Rev.
Karmene LusisMaintenance Coordinator
.........................................................Rev.
Marvin ShepherdMonthly Bulletin
Editor........................................................
...................Carol SchuldtMusic
Director........................................................................................Carol
MitchellKeyboard
Accompanists..........................................................
Jill Athey, Alex GarridoPrayer/Healing Ministry
Director................................................. Rev.
Gloria StandishSunshine
Coordinator..........................................................
.Ronalda & Ashby HobsonVolunteer
Coordinator...............................................................................John
Mavros
Miracles Metaphysical BookstoreManager Rev. Annette Mason Asst.
Manager Teri Lake
StaffAida Gonzales, Lenore Janusz, Toni Walker
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Additional Parking - AnytimeOn Temple’s
Burlington House Avenue N. PropertyDirectly North
of Church’s Parking Lot
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available to members of the Temple
and to others who regularly attend Sunday Services or classes.
Call the Temple at: (727) 822-8628 for information on
Scholarships at least 2 weeks before the proposed class begins.
Please choose the above parking before parking on 2nd Ave
N.Since street parking is public,
we also want to respect those who live next to us!
To Contact Us: (send as an e-mail or letter)Offi ceRev. LeRoy
Zemke [email protected]
Rev. Karmene Lusis Asst. [email protected]
Mitchell, President Executive [email protected]
Marie Neuberger, Administrative
[email protected]
[email protected]
Beth [email protected]
Rev. Gloria [email protected]
Rev. Mary MooreEducation [email protected]
Temple of the Living GodAn InterfaithMetaphysical
Community Church1950 Second Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713Phone (727) 822-8628FAX:
727-894-1913
www.templeofthelivinggod.org
Miracles Metaphysical Bookstore(727) 822-3157
Hours: Thurs. Fri. Sat.11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
& before and after Sunday 11:00 a.m. service
For Private ConsultationRev. LeRoy Zemke
Parsonage (727) 894-4726
Rev. Karmene Lusis(727) 822-8628
The church is available for weddings,christenings and memorial
services
When our parking facilities are full-Parking available in the
Eye Clinic
Parking lot on 1st. Ave. N. Just behind the Temple
(20th St. N. And 1st Ave N.)
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