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Light & Love Ministries Team
"We welcome you to this edition of the Light & Love Ministries newsletter. We hope you find value in its content and we welcome your feedback."
In Light & Love,
Rev. Lei Lanni & Jerry Burt |
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Wisdom of the Ages
You and I each have the wisdom of the ages within us. Open yourself to the awareness that in Truth each of us has access to the wisdom of God, in all circumstances, at all times.
"And he said, go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: and after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still, small voice." These words were spoken by Elijah (1 Kings 19:11, 12).
Elijah was a prophet in the Old Testament who was seeking guidance from God. Does this sound familiar to you? How often do we find ourselves in the midst of life's dramas, seeking guidance from God? Like Elijah, we discover that the guidance is always available from the still small voice. No matter what you experience in life, the winds, the fires, or the earthquakes, God is everywhere present and you can access that connection through the still small voice of Spirit.
I invite you dear reader, to breathe, and allow your focus to move within. As you take your attention from the outer you are able to trust that the wisdom you desire is available to you, right now. For right where you are, God is! And the wisdom of the ages is yours in this very moment.
Blessing you with Light & Love,
Lei Lanni
Affirmation: "I am open to God's guidance and wisdom."
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 NOW is the time to infuse your program with new energy, train new leadership, or bring this powerful Prayer Chaplain Program to your ministry.
May 14-16, Boulder, Colorado - Early bird registration is open until April 20th. Call us to register now!
September 17 - 19, Palo Alto, California - Early bird registration is open until August 17th.
To register call us at 602-843-8360. |
| Spirit Rising - Unity People's Convention
June 8 - 12, 2009, Overland Park, Kansas |
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Prayer Chaplain and Prayer Chaplain Trainer's Lunch, Friday, June 12th
Light and Love Ministries will be hosting a Prayer Chaplain and Prayer Chaplain Trainer's lunch at the Unity People's Convention on Friday, June 12th, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. immediately following the Silent Unity Prayer Service led by Rev. Lei Lanni. We hope that you and any of your Prayer Chaplains attending convention will join us for this opportunity to connect with others from around the country, hear about updates to the Program, and be reminded and inspired by this sacred service.
To attend, you will need to register for the Convention and purchase a ticket to the luncheon. Please refer to your Convention brochure for details. |
| JB'S Corner - Volunteering |
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Volunteer Retention Tips
The Key components in a volunteer program that enhance retention are placement, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, and recognition.
1. Retention begins when you have accurately described the volunteer position and assessed whether the potential volunteer is right for the job. Hence, retention begins in the interview process.
2. The orientation is important in allowing the volunteer to feel as though he/she is part of the ministry and ensure he/she understands the ministry and the program they are volunteering for on a larger level.
3. Use as many different training techniques as possible such as: lecture, written material, role-playing, etc. Adults learn best when they have practical and experiential modes of learning. Ask for their input and allow them to practice and offer immediate feedback.
5. The training should also expain the method of supervision - so that volunteers understand to whom they should turn with a question or for feedback.
6. Provide authentic on-going recognition of the volunteer both verbally and concretely.
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Leadership - A 360-Degree Proposition
 Great leaders through history - Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandi, Martin Luther King Jr. - share a common thread in their record of leadership. While perhaps not intentionally, they praciced the art of 360-degree leadership. Whether you are a leader in your company, community, church, or family you will benefit from understanding and practicing the principles in this powerful leadership idea.
We have been taught by traditional management theory that leadership is simply making those who are below you in the hirearchy follow the direction you have laid before them. My proposition to you is that leadership at its most effective is really about influence and should be practiced in all directions - up, down, and across. In his book The 360 Degree Leader, John Maxwell outlines the foundation of what creates influence:
"Integrity - builds relationships on trust;
Nurturing - cares about people as individuals;
Faith - believes in people;
Listening - values what others have to say;
Understandng - sees from their point of view;
Enlarging - helps others become bigger;
Navigating - assists others through difficulties;
Connecting - initiates positive relationships; and
Empowering - gives them the power to lead."
Future newsletter articles will explore the principles of 360-degree leadership and the skills required to influence those you lead. Some of these ideas include Lead-Up Principle #1 - Lead Yourself Exceptionally Well; Lead-Across Principle #1 - Understand, Practice, and Compete the Leadership Loop; and Lead-Down Principle #1 - Walk Slowly Through the Halls. |
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The Story of Lovie by Myrtle Fillmore
CD Audio read by Rev. Lei Lanni Burt ($20 for the set)
The depth of Myrtle Fillmore's spiritual consciousness can be felt in this delightful timeless treasure in The Story of Lovie. See and feel how Myrtle's unique way of personifying Truth principles comes through the characters of her story.
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Welcome Home Meditation CD and Journal
Reverend Lei Lanni teams with concert pianist, Dr. Lynne Haeseler to bring you this masterful, moving, inspirational meditation series, Welcome Home. ($15 value)
Plus our Be Still and Know... Notes from the Heart journal is the perfect place to record those moments of expression and deep reflection. ($8 value)
Special Package Price
Meditation CD with Journal
Price: $20.00
+Shipping
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We are here for you! Light and Love Ministries' team is available to support you and your Prayer Chaplain Program. We are just a phone call away to answer questions, troubleshoot, and support you with prayer. You are not alone. Call us at 602-843-8360 |
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In Light and Love,
Reverend Lei Lanni and Jerry Burt
Light and Love Ministries Team
Light and Love Ministries is a 501c(3) alternative ministry with the Association of Unity Churches International. We are supported through love offerings and tithes as well as our trainings, programs, and product sales.
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