Sabbath 

"Sabbath is more than the absence of workÖit is the presence of something that arises when we consecrate a period of time to listen to what is most deeply beautiful, nourishing, or true. It is time consecrated with our attention, our mindfulness, honoring those quiet forces of grace or spirit that sustain and heal us"
From Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight In Our Busy Lives 
by Wayne Muller

The Sabbath program invites us to slow down the frantic pace of our over-busy lives. We are asked to listen and to learn from the rhythm of our inner lives, as we take the time to be fully present to the wonder and love that is our divine inheritance. This spiritual program is rich with quiet wisdom and rituals to remind us of our true beauty and joy. The seven weekly themes are : Remember, Rest, Rhythm, Time, Happiness, Wisdom and Consecration.

Materials for the Program
SpiritMatters offers a complete program planning package that includes: 

  • Program Planning Manual 
  • Facilitator Training Manual 
  • Pledge Program Planning Manual 
  • Program Binder with copy-ready masters for the specific theme of your choice 
  • CD ROM of Program Master files - formatted for PC in Microsoft Publisher 
The Book for the Program
Order Wayne Muller's book, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight In Our Busy Lives, today from www.amazon.com by clicking here. 

Music for the Program
Keep A Sabbath Day by Desiree Goyette


When You Order You Will Receive
  • Program Planning Manual
  • Facilitator Training Manual
  • Annual Pledge Drive Planning Manual
  • Program Binder
  • Copy-ready materials
  • Theme and logo
  • Planning calendar
  • Seven weekly bulletin cover templates
  • Seven sets of affirmation cards - templates - for insertion in Sunday bulletin
  • Seven weeks of study question templates - for insertion in Sunday bulletin
  • Set of study questions - template
  • Sample theme poster
  • Sample newsletter and bulletin announcements
  • Sign-up sheets for volunteers
  • Sign-up sheets for in-home spiritual study groups
  • Nine-hour Prayer Vigil bulletin
  • Commitment card, letterhead, envelop templates for annual pledge campaign
  • Computer Files of all the above materials are included on CD ROM so that you may customize and insert your church's logo, dates, order of service and weekly announcements.
    The CD ROM is formatted in Microsoft Publisher for PC
Fees for the 7-week Program 
 Packages Fees for the program are on a sliding scale and range from $650 - $2,000, based on your church's average Sunday attendance. For churches with an average Sunday attendance of less than 200 people, the fee is $10 per person, with a minimum fee of $650. Churches with 200 or more average Sunday attendance pay $2,000. Your church may choose to make payments over several months.
  • Previous clients may purchase a new program package year after year for only $650 per program.
  • For churches ordering a spring and fall program in one year, there is a special discount.
Phone Consultation 
Hourly telephone coaching, support and consultation with Patricia Keel is available.
 
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