Some great shots of Burning Man 2013 taken from the sky. We couldn’t quite find our camp in these shots, but it gives a good perspective of the overall layout of Burning Man. Our photos will be coming soon!
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Prayer Watch Team Shared Inspiration
From: kim korinek
Inspiration with Dr. Seuss, Mary Baker Eddy, the Bible and hymns
Dr. S: “You’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!”
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!”
SH vii: 1
“To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings.”
My. 158:9
We live in an age of Love’s divine adventure to be All-in-all. …. it profits by the past and joys in the present — to-day lends a new-born beauty to holiness, patience, charity, love.
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“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won.”
Step by step will those who trust Him find that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
SH 239:16: 20
The objects we pursue and the spirit we manifest reveal our standpoint, and show what we are winning.
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“It’s opener, out there, in the wide, open air.”
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
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“You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.”
Truthful and steadfast though trials betide thee,
Ever one thing do thou ask of thy Lord,
Grace to go forward, wherever He guide thee,
Gladly obeying the call of His word
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“You will come to a place where the streets are not marked.
Some windows are lighted. but mostly they’re darked.
Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?
How much can you lose? How much can you win?”
Some windows are lighted. but mostly they’re darked.
Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?
How much can you lose? How much can you win?”
SH 239:16
To ascertain our progress, we must learn where our affections are placed and whom we acknowledge and obey as God. If divine Love is becoming nearer, dearer, and more real to us, matter is then submitting to Spirit.
Right and wrong, truth and error, will be at strife in the minds of students, until victory rests on the side of invincible truth.
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know..”
Father-Mother God,
II Sam. 22:32-34
For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God? God is my strength and power: And he maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
Time to get on the road!!!
We really weren’t sure that everything would fit, but it did. We got rolling around 5:30 pm. The drive to Reno was truly wonderful — excellent conversation, playing a round of the Radical Acts game (pretty neat actually) and seeing LOTS of Burners also making the journey. Our hosts here in Reno stayed up to greet us and make us feel right at home. Tomorrow church in Reno, one more short shopping trip and then we depart for Black Rock City, shooting to arrive at sunrise.
Yep, going to the desert, both to learn and to share.
Millions of unprejudiced minds – simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert – are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ’s name, and never fear the consequences. What if the old dragon should send forth a new flood to drown the Christ-idea? He can neither drown your voice with its roar, nor again sink the world into the deep waters of chaos and old night. In this age the earth will help the woman; the spiritual idea will be understood. Those ready for the blessing you impart will give thanks. The waters will be pacified, and Christ will command the wave.
Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures, 570:14
2013 Playa Schedule
2013 PLAYA SCHEDULE:
SAT – Finish packing vehicles, drive to Reno
SUN – Church in Reno, final preparations / shopping
MON – 1 am Leave for Black Rock City. Arrive at Burning Man for sunrise, setup camp
TUES – Foot washing, informal talks
WED – 4:00-5:45 pm Christian Science Lecture by Fujiko Signs, CSB at Red Lightning Camp Triad (8:45 and Esplanade) 7pm Testimony meeting, our camp (9:30&K maybe, find us!)
THURS – Foot washing, informal talks
FRI – 1:15 pm Fujiko Signs CSB talk at Central Camp
SAT – The Man burns
SUN – 10:00 am Sunday church service & singing. 8 pm The Temple burns. Strike camp, prepare for Exodus
MON – 1 am Gather for departure, 2 am Leave for Reno. Sunrise, arrive Reno, visit, finish driving back to Berkeley.
SAT – Finish packing vehicles, drive to Reno
SUN – Church in Reno, final preparations / shopping
MON – 1 am Leave for Black Rock City. Arrive at Burning Man for sunrise, setup camp
TUES – Foot washing, informal talks
WED – 4:00-5:45 pm Christian Science Lecture by Fujiko Signs, CSB at Red Lightning Camp Triad (8:45 and Esplanade) 7pm Testimony meeting, our camp (9:30&K maybe, find us!)
THURS – Foot washing, informal talks
FRI – 1:15 pm Fujiko Signs CSB talk at Central Camp
SAT – The Man burns
SUN – 10:00 am Sunday church service & singing. 8 pm The Temple burns. Strike camp, prepare for Exodus
MON – 1 am Gather for departure, 2 am Leave for Reno. Sunrise, arrive Reno, visit, finish driving back to Berkeley.
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Dinner tonight at Thai House in Berkeley – Join us if you’re around and would like to :)
We’re meeting tonight at Thai House (2511 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704) to have our farewell dinner before we do final preparations to pack the rental van tomorrow morning. If you’re in the area, please feel free to join us.
Final Preparations in Full Swing!!!
We’ve been scrambling to finish last-minute planning, building, preparation and logistics for our trip out the Nevada desert. We leave tomorrow for Reno, where some families from First Church of Christ, Scientist Reno will be hosting us Saturday night. We’re planning on attending church on Sunday, answering questions and doing final shopping & prep, then leaving for the playa early Sunday morning, probably around 4am so we can arrive at sunrise. THANK YOU to everyone who has been supporting our efforts, and we are welcoming online donations to help cover costs if you’re so inclined. Our Prayer Watch calendar is filling up for the week, feel free to add your name and sign up for a slot.
Our Camp playa cards to hand out at Burning Man – Sweet!
Kevin designed some awesome cards to hand out next week. Like them? 🙂
Fujiko’s talk “Love without Limits, Life Without Fear” confirmed at Red Lightning camp (8:45 and Esplanade) on Wednesday at 4pm
Fujiko Signs, CSB will be giving a talk / workshop on the topic of “Love without Limits, Life Without Fear” on Wednesday 8/28/13 at 4-5:45 pm in the Triad (part of Red Lightning camp located at 8:45 and Esplanade.)
Here’s the description of her talk:
Are you willing to become like a little child? How does childlike trust connect you with your inner source, your creator, God, Love? What is your concept of prayer? Should we expect healing when we pray or think about our relationship with God, who is Life? What is truth that is universal and unifying? When we accept God as Love and Life, we may experience more love and vitality. Come and explore these ideas with a lecturer who herself questions these ideas. She was inspired by many healing accounts in the Bible and especially the words and works of Christ Jesus who understood the relationship between consciousness and healing.
Come join us on Wednesday at Red Lightning!
Setting up our 30′ Playa Dome for the first time
Yesterday we setup our 30′ Playa Dome for the first time. We selected the Berkeley Marina again, since it’s a nice windy place, and we wanted to see what that would be like. It took 4 of us (Grant, Julian, Drea, and Gabriel) about an hour and a half to get it fully assembled. We broke 4 of the supports (they supply extras thankfully) and we’ll replenish those before we take the dome to Burning Man. One key learning was to use the outer connector pieces for the circular support level instead of inner — the circumference was too tight to get the final piece in. We’ll be at Burning Man in 1 week!!!
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