Nov./Dec. 2016
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Messenger
Nov./Dec. 2016
Yes, it’s true — the holidays are close at hand.
This issue of the Messenger has information about
New Dawn’s Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Years Eve events.
There is also information about our Winter classes,
beautiful affirmations and prayer,
information about the Youth and Teen programs,
a special dedication ceremony for our
beautiful new building, and more!
New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living
3138 S Parker Rd., Aurora CO 80014
www.newdawncsl.org
303-369-8222
[email protected]
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Dear Ones,
Dr. Karen Paschal
During the month of November, we are reminded that saying “thank
you” is more than just an expression of good manners. According to
Louise Hay, “the Universe loves gratitude.”
The expression of gratitude in November leads us so beautifully into
the season of light, Christmas, when it’s a time of new birth, and then
a New Year.
“...let us come in peace and
with spontaneous joy, for
the Spirit is joy; let us come
with thanksgiving also, for a
thankful heart is in harmony
with life.”
- Ernest Holmes
Dr. Christian Sorenson reminds us that “when we see the good, we
can’t help but focus on the affirmative.” A simple prayer of gratitude
is the perfect prayer.
My prayer of gratitude is direct and simple: Thank You… I love you!
Each day I am grateful for our church and our teachings. My gratitude
is so profound when I contemplate the blessings of each of you. You
are the greeters and ushers. You are the hospitality of our church. You
are the team leaders and participants of all of our ministries. You are
the essence of our fabulous new building. The building isn’t the love
everyone feels when they walk through the doors. You are the love.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to lovingly serve our incredible
spiritual community as your Senior Minister. And I am excited to look
ahead and see how this community continues to grow in its heart and
loving embrace of all. May you have nothing but love at your table this
Thanksgiving.
Peace, Love and Blessings,
Nov./Dec. 2016
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New Dawn Mission and Vision
Vision
We are a vital, vibrant, prosperous and growing community, and wherever you are on your spiritual path,
you are welcome here!
Mission
We are Renewing Minds, Igniting Souls, and Inspiring Dreams!
Sunday Services
Don’t miss our uplifting and inspiring Sunday services…
music, meditation, and a powerful message sure to set
your week off on the right foot! Everyone is welcome!
Time: 10:00am – 11:15am.
Wisdom of Our Founder
Compiled by Dr. Karen Paschal
HELP NEW DAWN
SERVE AND GROW!
CLICK HERE TO
CONTRIBUTE!
“A treatment is a
statement in the Law,
embodying the concrete
idea of our desires and
accompanied by an
unqualified faith that the
Law works for us, as we
work for it.”
- Ernest Holmes

The highest consciousness is not one of possession, but one of
being.

When a problem confronts you, take it into the silence of your
consciousness. Instead of thinking about the problem: think of
the answer.

Nobody grows old by living a number of years, people grow old
only by deserting their ideals.

We are dealing with the Intelligence, and we should recognize the
Power we are working with, realizing our Oneness with It, and
then we should ask for what we wish and take it!

When you pray, you must speak words that make you believe
the words you speak. Know that you believe, state that you
believe, believe that you believe, affirm that you believe, and
deny everything which contradicts true belief.
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Affirmations
By Mary Karuzas, RScP
Spirituality - With each breath I take in, I deepen my connection with the
Divine! I see the spark of the Divine in everyone I meet! I am grateful!
Health - My body is forever creating a perfect expression of Divine health
throughout every cell and every body system! I am grateful!
Abundance/Prosperity - I claim a new relationship, a deepening into opulent
abundance in my finances and I allow an incredible acceptance of continuing
prosperity in every area of my life now! I am grateful.
Career - I am completely surrounded and immersed by lovely expressions of God at work every day! I am
grateful!
Relationships - My relationships with family, and friends is surrounded with Divine expressions of the one
essence of God. There is only oneness here! I am grateful!
“Affirmations are like prescriptions
“Treatment is not for the purpose of making
things happen; it is to provide, within
ourselves, an avenue through which they
may happen. The moment we think we have
to treat to compel something, that moment
we are exercising a will power, which is now
up against a proposition it cannot possibly
meet. Treatment is not mental coercion; it is
not will power; it is not concentration.“
— Ernest Holmes
for certain aspects of yourself you
want to change.”
— Jerry Frankenhauser
What Is a Practitioner?
Practitioners are professional and licensed trained spiritual
prayer partners who have completed over 4 years of
education.
New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living Practitioners support
our spiritual community in a variety of ways:

Prayer support after Sunday Services,

Responding to your written, email and phone prayer
requests.
The services listed above are provided as a gift to our
spiritual community.
Practitioners are available for a
short affirmative prayer after
Sunday Service .
Practitioners are also available for individual spiritual support
sessions on a fee basis. A session with a Practitioner
provides a safe, nurturing environment for you to explore
your spiritual practices and current beliefs that you would
like to change. To schedule a session with a practitioner,
contact New Dawn at 303-369-8222.
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Treatment
Just as I see the first ray of sun piercing the darkness of a New Dawn day and I
know that the beauty of that sunrise is also the beauty of God, I know that God
beats my heart and is the silence between those beats.
God is everywhere in my life and is also in everyone I meet and I know. There is
only oneness here. And in that oneness there is a connection to the Earth as we
turn from fall into winter. We use this time to forge a deeper bond with the
Divine essence as we go inside.
I realize this is a time to be grateful for the love we know as ourselves and for
each other. I know it is a time to be grateful for the connection we have with
our family and friends. I know this is the time to be grateful for the abundance
we have and that we share. I am grateful for the challenges I face because I
know I never face them alone. I am grateful for all of this and so much more.
With super awesome great gratitude, I release this prayer into the love and the
law where it is made manifest.
And so it is!
- By Mary Karuzas, RScP
New Dawn
Practitioners
Jannette Benes
John Churylo
Tim Coates
Jane Cooke
Lenny Gehlken
Cheryl Hiraoka
Steve Hiraoka
Sharon Jones
Mary Karuzas
Rev. Karen Lindgren
Marilyn Manassee
Mary McDonald
Janet McGinty
David Peck
Clydene Smith
Carol Stockton
Carol Van Fleet-Swift
Rev. June Welch
Phone only:
Leslie Spillman
Practitioner Coordinator
Carol Van Fleet-Swift
Pathway to Inspired Living
Pathway to Inspired Living is a two-part complimentary series that introduces participants to an
exciting new way to create and live their dreams, and to learn what programs New Dawn offers.
Part 1: Living Inspired Dreams
First Sunday of every month, 11:45am-1:00 pm
Learn the basics of the teachings of Science of Mind and Spirit, and how it can change your life.
Part 2: Inside New Dawn
Third Sunday of every month, 11:45am-1:00 pm
Learn about the international organization of which New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living is a part, as
well as the many spiritual resources and opportunities to experience the commitment to “Renewing
Minds, Igniting Souls, and Inspiring Dreams.”
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YOUTH MINISTRY
GRATITUDE AND LIGHT
November - Gratitude
December - Holiday Celebrations of Light
The warmth of the holiday season lights up our
classroom each Sunday as we focus on gratitude,
learning the importance of gratitude in our daily
lives in November and then celebrating the Light
of Love that is reborn into the world in December.
We see the Golden Thread of Truth as it runs
through Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. We
light Advent candles and tell the Christmas story,
light a Menorah and tell the Hanukkah story and
play dreidels with chocolate coins and lastly, learn
of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa.
What a magical time of year for children! Holidays bring warm family time and cherished memories. Rituals are so important to children. It deepens their experiences and
their spiritual life can be enhanced by them. Candle lighting and stories from different
traditions about light or sharing feelings of gratitude at meals are simple and meaningful ways to bring ritual to your home-life. We will be doing rituals on Sundays as
well, celebrating from all the different great religious traditions. The Light that lives
inside of us is the focus for these next months.
May your holiday season be full of the sweetness and love that your children bring to the
Youth leaders and to EACH OTHER every Sunday. We are blessed with the Light they bring
to our community.
NOTE: Child care will be provided at our Christmas Eve service.
- Cheryl Hiraoka
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Teen News
Teen Latte Sunday is back!!
This a major fundraiser for our teens, thanks for your great support!!!
Our plans for team building are underway.
At the top of the list is decorating the Teen space to fit them.
Volunteering as a group for service is part of their plans to bond.
New Dawn Teens call out to all interested teens to join them!!!
Let's Grow Strong Together!!!!
Blessings to All,
Beverly and Clydene
On Behalf of the New Dawn Teens
Helping Our Kids To Grow
Most of us didn’t have the benefits of growing up with the Science of Mind teachings. Our children
and teens participating in our educational programs will definitely have an advantage as they’re
navigating the process of growing up and entering the adult world.
We’re currently looking for people to assist with providing these valuable tools to our pre-teens.
If this speaks to you and you feel you could help make a difference, please talk with Dr. Karen.
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Winter Classes
Registration will begin December 4 for our Winter classes. The purpose of
the educational program at New Dawn is to offer everyone the opportunity to
realize the Presence of God as all life, to discover their inherent creative power,
and to experience the Presence and Power of the Divine in their daily
lives. Classes being offered this Winter are:
Exploring Roots: This course provides the student with an understanding of the historical roots in America
of Ernest Holmes’ philosophy. Specific emphasis will be given to the works of Thomas Troward, Emma Curtis
Hopkins, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Dates: 10 weeks beginning Thursday, January 12.
Instructor: Eugene Holden, RScP. Tuition: $200.
Power of Your Word: This is an amazing course on Meditation and Spiritual Mind Treatment. Each week is
a thoughtful approach to the deeper understanding of prayer and the power of meditation.
Prerequisite, successful completion of Foundations.
Dates: 8 weeks beginning Tuesday, January 10, from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
Instructor: Clydene Smith, RScP. Tuition: $200.
Prosperity Plus II: Prosperity Plus is a dynamic, video-based program that teaches a NEW WAY OF LIVING
centered on the spiritual practices of an ABUNDANT LIFE. In this program, you will move from fear, scarcity,
and limited thinking to a life full of possibility, prosperity, and promise. Using curriculum developed by
inspirational speaker, best-selling author, minister, executive coach, and consultant Mary Morrissey, this 10week “experiment” will be the catalyst for greater self-awareness, deeper spiritual practice, more meaningful
relationships, financial increase, and a stronger self-esteem.
Dates: 11 Tuesdays with Dr. Karen starting January 10, 6:30 to 9:00pm.
$65 for the material, and a commitment to tithe 10% of income during the class.
Prosperity Plus II is open to everyone, even if you haven't had Prosperity I.
Facebook and Recorded Messages
To follow us on Facebook, you can “Like” us at facebook.com/newdawncenterforspiritualliving.
And feel free to share our inspirational pages with your friends.
And our Sunday messages are available on the New Dawn website, newdawncsl.org,
and available through podcast at http://newdawncsl.podbean.com
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Dedication Ceremony
Please join us as we hold a ceremony to dedicate and
honor our new home. We are so grateful to be able to
call this beautiful building our home, and we know that
it serves us well as we serve the people within our community. Please join us as we hold an inspiring celebration of gratitude. It will be a beautiful and sacred evening. Thank you for your love and support of New Dawn
Center for Spiritual Living. May you be blessed!
November 18 at 7:00pm. Please sign up at the Events Table or call the Center office.
Charles Holt Comes to New Dawn
On Sunday, December 18
We are excited that Charles Holt will be joining us on Sunday morning,
December 18, and you won’t want to miss him. Charles is an actor,
singer, and producer who has starred in some of the most celebrated
productions in American theater history including Smokey Joe's Café,
Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Lion King. He was the first African
American to play the role of Rocky in the European tour of The Rocky
Horror Show.
Charles received widespread recognition for his one-man stage production, notably his 20-character portrayal in Black Boy; The Smoke
King; and Never Fight a Shark in Water. On the music front, Charles'
debut album, I Am, garnered rave reviews and was followed by the
new classic, Rushing Over Me. He tours colleges, universities, and spiritual centers around the world
performing his Sole Music Concert Series: A Journey Through an African American Quilt of Song.
You may read more about him and hear his beautiful voice on youtube, but now you can actually
meet him in person right here at New Dawn. Don’t miss it!
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Thanksgiving Potluck
New Dawn will once again have a Thanksgiving
Potluck on Sunday, November 20, from 11:30
to 1 pm. Stay after the service and join with
your New Dawn friends and enjoy a wonderful
Thanksgiving meal. You can sign up at the
Events Table and let us know how many
people will be coming with you and what dish
you’d like to bring to share. The church will
provide all the desserts. The rest is up to us.
Plan on joining with the New Dawn community for this special event to kick off the
holiday celebrations!
Thanksgiving Service
We love to express gratitude… and on Thanksgiving Day, we will all have an
opportunity to deepen our awareness of all for which we are grateful at our annual
Thanksgiving Day service. Before enjoying your Thanksgiving meal with family and
friends, come spend some time with your New Dawn family, and join with Dr. Karen
as we recognize and share the gifts that we have received this year. It is a service
designed to remind us that God is ever-present in our lives and there is so much to
be thankful for.
Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 24, 10:00 to 11:15am.
Sacred Service
Program Leads
Sacred Service Coordinator
Nancy Kipke
Music Ministry
Cheryl Hiraoka
Infant and Toddler Care
Gail Bamby-Mendez
Animal Ministry
Ginny Plouff
Bookstore
Carol Stockton
Men’s Ministry
Dave Bushman
Bread Upon the Water
Terri Entjer
Fiber Arts Ministry
Sissy Alverson
Mary Karuzas
Sound
Gary Hall
Ushers Ministry
Troy Seaton
Women’s Ministry
Sharon Jones
Care Ministry Outreach
(TBD)
Hospitality
Sissy Alverson
Talk/Pray/Love
Mary McDonald
Do we have your current e-mail address?
To make sure you don’t miss an issue of the New Dawn Messenger,
keep us updated with your current e-mail address!
To update your address, send us a note to [email protected]
or call the office at 303-369-8222.
Youth and Teen Ministry
Cheryl Hiraoka
Beverley Bedford,
Clydene Smith
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On Christmas Eve, New Dawn has a very special Christmas Service. Our beautiful music ministry will provide
deep, moving and heartfelt sounds of Christmas, and
Dr. Karen will present the traditional version of the
Christmas story, along with the metaphysical interpretation. The service culminates with the lighting of individual candles by the congregation. What a beautiful
way to feel the Presence of Christ within and get ready for the festivities of Christmas Day!
Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 3:00pm and 5:00pm. Child care will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Sunday Service on December 25. Merry Christmas! This is a day to spend with
family and friends!
New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony
On New Year’s Eve, New Dawn will have our annual Burning Bowl ceremony. This is a beautiful service of music, message and ritual that’s guaranteed to give a great start to your new year.
This New Dawn tradition is a deeply inspiring and moving experience in
which we will say goodbye to 2016 with gratitude and release, and welcome the divine possibilities for 2017. It’s a beautiful way to let go of the
old, and bring in the new.
New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 7:00pm.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Sunday Service on January 1. Happy New Year!
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New Dawn on Facebook
What is the difference between our New Dawn Facebook page and the New Dawn Facebook
group?
Facebook Pages – External, Official, Public
Facebook pages allow real organizations like New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living to communicate with all
of the people who have “liked” the page. Facebook pages may only be created and managed by official representatives. The New Dawn Facebook Page editors are Gary Hall, Terri Entjer and Katie Collins. Page information and posts are public and generally available to everyone on Facebook. Anyone who “likes” our page
will get news feed updates. We have almost 1,000 “likes” or people who are following the New Dawn Center
for Spiritual Living Facebook page. Like this page and you’ll get feeds specifically about New Dawn.
https://www.facebook.com/NewDawnCenterForSpiritualLiving/
Facebook Groups – Internal, Opinions and Comments, Viewable by group members only
Facebook Groups provide a space for people to communicate about shared interests. Members are “likeminded” people who may or may not be New Dawn members. Anyone can post a comment, create an event or
start a conversation – as long as they are a member of the Facebook Group. You can also invite friends to join
the Facebook group. Group members receive notification when any member posts in the group. You are encouraged to post your comments, photos and feedback to the group, especially as you are attending New
Dawn events.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/39884266215/
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Event Calendar for November/December 2016
Special Events
Nov. 8
Nov. 18
Nov. 20
Nov. 24
Election Day
New Dawn dedication ceremony
Thanksgiving potluck
Thanksgiving service
Dec. 4
Dec. 18
Dec. 24
Dec. 25
Dec. 31
Class registration begins
Charles Holt at New Dawn
Christmas Eve candle lighting service
NO SUNDAY SERVICE
New Years Eve burning bowl service
Jan. 1
NO SUNDAY SERVICE
Ongoing Events/Meetings
Every Sunday
Every Sunday
Every 2nd Sunday
1st & 3rd Sun.
Every Monday
2nd Wed.
4th Wed.
Every Mon.
Every Tues.
Second Sat.
Second Sat.
Every Friday
Sunday Celebration Service
Children and teen programs
Teens serve lattes after service
Pathways to Inspired Living
Yoga
Oneness Blessings
Meditation
Fiber Arts Ministry Meeting
Fiber Arts Ministry Meeting
Men’s Ministry Breakfast Mtg.
Women’s Ministry Potluck Mtg.
Beyond Alcohol “Closed” Mtg.
10:00am
10:00am
11:15am
11:45am
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
10:00am
9:00am
Noon
Noon
To find out more about any event, visit our website at www.newdawncsl.org.
Illumination Bookstore
Our New Dawn Illumination Bookstore carries a variety of
spiritual and metaphysical books, CDs and DVDs, as well as
a full array of beautiful and interesting gift items. Treat
yourself or buy a gift, and support New Dawn! We also take
special orders. If we don’t have it, let us know and we’ll
order it for you.
Open Sundays from 9:30-11:30am.