Chaplains’ Corner

Announcing 2012 Unity by the Sea

Prayer Chaplains:

Grady Hunter
Martha Medrano
Rita Doughty
Leroy Boriack
Kay Hornsby, LUT
Chere Pinkston, LUT
Jeanne Gardiner, LUT
Joe McGinnis
Sally Taylor – NEW
Patty Sutton – NEW

Retiring Chaplains:

Maury and Pam Breecher
Karen Wilson
Luis Mulholland
Charla Roberge

Unity by the Sea prayer chaplains participated in a retreat March 2-3  and both retiring  chaplains and this years’ group were honored Sunday March 4 with Certificates of Service.   The training retreat was conducted by:  Licensed Unity Teachers -  Jeanne Gardiner, Kay Hornsby and Chere Pinkston.  Participants enjoyed a sleepover at Lighthouse at Sandcastle in Port Lavaca during their retreat.    Two prayer chaplains from Rockport Unity also participated in the training/retreat they are:   Joy Hyde and Sue Hiki.

“We will be sending a letter to each church family asking if they want a Chaplain to call them once a month for prayer.” said Chere Pinkston, Prayer Chaplain and LUT.   “Letters will go out by the end of March and Prayer Chaplains will be assigned so that  calls can  begin hopefully by April,” she added.      Prayer chaplains are a vital part of the ministry at Unity by the Sea.   Chaplains  offer prayer for those who request it on Sunday mornings, make Wellness Calls each month to those who ask for it, and visit shut-ins and make hospital visits as needed.   “Praying with others is our great desire and our way to show love and faith to all,”  Chere said.

Ask a Chaplain!

By Chere Pinkston, Chaplain and Licensed Unity Teacher

When you need someone to help you get through a tough time, ask a chaplain to pray with you.   We go to prayer because it helps us step aside, let go, and have a quiet time of listening and loving.   Prayer is a means of making a shift in our perception, for changing our minds about our situation, rather than changing the situation.   Prayer puts us back on track.  Through the quiet time of joining with our Source, we are reminded of the peace and serenity that is our true inheritance.   A Chaplain does not try to solve your problem, he/she just stands beside you and helps to raise you up to Spirit.   As we truly understand and practice together the Power of Prayer, we will recognize that our prayers are answered.   Prayer is a blessing of love between you and God-Mind.

So, ask a Chaplain to pray with you after church on Sunday mornings.   Ask your Chaplain who calls you each month offering prayer to pray with you.   Prayer works!

Remember also to tell Source how much you appreciate all the Blessings you have received lately.   The more you say “Thank You”, the more you will have to say “Thank You” for.   Ask a Chaplain to pray with you.   It will make their day as well as yours.

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