Wednesday message compliments of

New Day Unity Fellowship
Practical Christianity for Positive Living

January 10, 2007

Do not cast Away your confidence for it will be richly rewarded, after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise, Hebrews 10:35-36

If you remain open and receptive, God is constantly planting new seeds of inspiration inside you, inspiration for enlarging your vision of obtaining new levels. Before your dreams come to pass, you have got to look through your eyes of faith and see those dreams, Dreams filled with blessings and victory over old ways, coming into their own.

So it is happening with this fellowship!

What a wonderful change has come about since that very first talk on Oct. 1st when eleven people in attendance sang a song from a scratchy boom box and listened to a message being delivered from behind an old music stand (that stand remains).

As you read this, The New Day Unity Fellowship, Inc. has been functioning for 102 days. To this blessing we can only thank God for the guidance to your board and Susan as head of the finance department.

Feb 4th at the fellowship meeting we will officially vote on the logo of this fellowship, so far we have one entry. All those that would like to submit an design must meet the following criteria:
1. The drawing must be able to be reduced to business card- business envelope size while maintaining the integrity of your design.
2. Consist of no more than three colors.
3. Must reflect an image proclaiming the New Day Unity Fellowship
4. Must be original
5. Can not contain any copyright wings, emblems nor the specific color combinations of any organization
6. You must sign a statement affirming your drawing, if accepted, will become a part of/ or the registered trademark of New Day Unity Fellowship, Inc. and you relinquish all rights and claims to the design.
7. All submissions must be complete and to the fellowship not later then Jan 28th .

Each weekend we see another new face or two or hear of some inquires into the foundation of New Day Unity Fellowship by truth seekers. Our policy is simple, give us a try, we are here to “feed you—not brow beat you”. Our message is simple, “Practical Christianity for Positive Living” The greeter Sandra and all of our membership will welcome you and make you feel right at home.

The web site www.newdayunityfellowship.com is improving rapidly due to the dedication of a couple of our members, and the head of our Chaplain’s Dept. Dianne. People will be able to find us and get an impression of who we are and what we stand for. Your privacy will be respected and information will never be intentionally shared with any outside organization.

Our Wednesday Message will continue to be shared with all those requesting it through newdayunity@aol.com. We encourage you to read it and pass it along to interested parties regardless of the state or area, we now transmit to several states and another country. This blog will contain timely information about what the fellowship is up to, any special request for prayer and the reception site of any comments and or spiritual contributions anyone would like to make. All financial contributions are graciously accepted at New Day Unity Fellowship, Post Office Box 891, Odessa, Fla. 33556 and will be acknowledge by the fellowship’s finance committee.

In addition to having established a prayer tree among the chaplains we are asking all members of the fellowship to pause at noon and six and simply send out a very short prayer of gratitude for and for the continued guidance with the growth of New Day Unity Fellowship.

Construction is due to start this week on an office for the growing bi-lingual ministry of The New Day Unity Fellowship Inc. Chaplain Luis is spreading the word of “Practical Christianity for Positive Living” in places like Plant City, Lakeland, Sarasota, St Pete and Arcadia.

With the increased family interest of New Day Unity Fellowship, we are in negotiations for space to hold the Children’s Ministry at our present location. I know without a doubt that once this space in the universe is created for our children, a teacher will appear to guide them.

Some in the spiritual neighborhood were surprised how fast we got things done, organized and legally into operation; they just knew we had planned things out months in advance. Not hardly. We did not spend time talking about an unfavorable situation, rather we came together in prayer and then took a step as we were directed……it was as simple as that!

Nothing could be more erroneously stated. Truth be known we did not even know where we were to establish, who was really coming to this fellowship or for that matter who would step up to the reins prior to October 1, 2006. We just Fully Relied On God (FROG). The positive minded managers, leaders and members came into the picture in a timely method and are still coming. Our arms are held out, palms open, in friendly gesture to any who see the beacon of light burning in the storm.

The infectious love and enthusiasm for the growth of this fellowship is hard to ignore. Your talents are appreciated, anticipated and we will find a place for all those who wish to step up to the plate to add to the growth of this fellowship. This is your fellowship, and “we are here to do good for others, what the others are here for, I do not know”. I am not certain just where I read that but it has always stuck with me and it just became evident as I review the first 100 days of this fellowship.

This fellowship steps right up to do the best they can for the good of all the others whether it is stuffed bears or school supplies for children, cards of reassurance to those we know need a little boost or jumping in to help a person out. This past weekend for instance when we had key items of the service strung between a half dozen locations, was there any panic? Not a drop! We took what we had and went on with our belief system; actually it was more than that very first day and just the music stand, thank you all, bless you.

Finally, to clarify a couple of points about my leadership position you have bestowed upon me….to those that were in the military this will sound familiar, but, then leadership principles are the same from Alexander the great to now…..I make no pretenses of what I am not! I came screaming and kicking into this position all the way. I made the choice to forego my final LUT (Licensed Unity Teacher) testing in Children’s Ministry from Unity Village for the role asked of me for this fellowship. I did not receive any inner peace until I said OK LORD I will do it! Your will be done. Matthew 26:42

Having been here before, and knowing full well what all this could contain, I take this honor of leadership very seriously, enjoy the opportunity and I am getting more comfortable in the role. However, I realize fully that at any time the board wishes me to step down, I will comply.

To me titles are not the measurement of the substance of people, for every person or job in this fellowship is just as valuable and worthy as any other person or job. But, job titles designate to those in need of a place to turn, they are like a sign post, or establish credibility. I have said repeatedly you can call me Fred, Frog, Freddie, Frederica, I do not care. It is the message I deliver, my actions for the fellowship that one should consider me by, not the title those of the spiritual society are persistent in categorizing me.

Pastor to me only means to shepherd, to guard, to feed, to guide, to direct, to take care of; to be responsible for---similar duties of an sergeant which I was for more years then I’d like to recall.

Jesus the Christ is reported as stating, “Anyone wanting to be a leader among men first must be the servant, If you chose to lead you must serve”. In the army I learned it this way, “do not ask of your men what you are not willing to do yourself.” Notice neither said I must be perfect, be the greatest, it only states to be willing. This, my friends is the total sum of my leadership talent.

My actions are to willingly set aside my personal wants and needs to serve this fellowship.
My duty with this fellowship is to insure we have a quality message each week that reaches out to all the people of this fellowship not just a 10% of the people.
My overall purpose is to keep us within the parameters of a quality vision reaching beyond just a small group.
My realization is to reach this vision I must delegate responsibility and allow each of those who step up to utilize those talents they have freely volunteered; as long as it is for the good of the fellowship.

To each volunteer I remind that everyone wants to change the world, but, none want to change themselves, you must realize that the only person you can change is yourself, so who do you serve?
My goal is to train and encourage new leaders to come forth and continue this fellowship.
My objective is to establish a New Day Unity Fellowship. One that will expand the truth in all directions and last long after everyone has gone through transition.

Though I do not believe in using polls to dictate the needs of the people, I would welcome any feedback you may have over the first 100 days we have been in operation as a guideline to meet the needs of the people. Any suggestions or ideas of direction you would like to see us go may be sent to this e-mail address newdayunity@aol.com Attn: Fred. I give you my personal guarantee I will take your suggestions into review and/or place them before the board. If you have an uplifting story to share I would enjoy those as well.

My sincere appreciation, love, loyalty, dedication and blessings are extended to each of you who has inquired about or supported the growth of New Day Unity Fellowship.

Blessings,
fred

New Day Unity Fellowship P.O. Box 891 Odessa, FL 33556 (813) 500-3623
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