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Vol. CXXV August, 2005 No. 8

New Church Life

A MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE TEACHINGS

REVEALED THROUGH EMANUEL SWEDENBORG
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Notes on This Issue 2005

     How many of us have traveled somewhere this summer? The Rev. Grant Odhner explores some of the spiritual implications of our natural travels in his "summertime" sermon beginning on p. 259.

     We might expect a bishop to turn his attention to questions like, "What is the Church?" and "Who is in the Church?" The Rt. Rev. Brian Keith, who was affirmed last fall as Assistant Bishop of the General Church, was looking for answers to these very questions in his Assembly address published here in its entirety. Following the Bishop's address, the audience was treated to a video by two young adults, Scott Maddock and Jeff Smith, of their travels to New Church groups and congregations around the world. This was a moving affirmation that the Lord is at work establishing His church throughout the world.

     The Rev. Erik Sandstrom, now 96 years of age and active as a priest of the church for more than 71 years, continues to give doctrinal classes when invited to do so. In his write-up of an extemporaneous class given at Cairnwood Village in Bryn Athyn, he returns to a favorite topic. In it he calls one of the books of the Writings "the greatest book on psychology ever written." Find out which one on p. 283.

     After twenty-five years, writing editorials has become part of the Rev. Donald Rose's inclination and habit. This month, we welcome his offering on three notable women and how they were supported in their work by the doctrine of use. Turn to p. 289 to learn who these women are.

     Activities for the Academy's Charter Day celebration are scheduled this year from October 13th-17th. See more in the notice at the end of this issue.

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A SERMON

It is summertime and many of us have traveled or will travel-to visit friends or family, to find refreshment and pleasure in new environments, perhaps to seek out educational opportunities.

     In our sermon today we are going to reflect on traveling. Traveling appears to be a natural thing. It can be viewed that way, but we are going to use it as an occasion to rise to the spirit.

     When you think of it, it is really the mind that travels. It is the mind that directs our steps in one direction or another. It is the mind that sees and is affected by what it sees. Swedenborg tells of some lower angels who thought they could live in a higher heaven. They traveled there but when they arrived they could not see anyone. Their spirits were not ready or able to see what was all around them (HH 35). When we travel, what we see has more to do with our spirit than our body. So in considering traveling we will be considering ourselves as spiritual beings.

     Spiritually we are all travelers, regardless of how near or far our bodies may go. One can travel far just sitting in a chair reading a book. Swedenborg traveled vast stretches of the spiritual world while his body remained in his small study or bedchamber. New thoughts bring us to new places.

     The Word records many travels. We read in the Old Testament of Abram's migrating from Ur of the Chaldees to Haran. Isaac journeyed too, and Jacob. After their sojourn in Egypt, the children of Israel made the great 40 year journey through the wilderness to Canaan.

     Passing through the pages of the Old Testament we can think of other journeys. Remember when Saul was sent on an expedition to search for his father's lost donkeys?

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Instead he found Samuel who anointed him king. The prophet Elijah traveled to Sidon to escape Ahab and the famine in Israel. He stayed with a widow and restored her son to life.

In the New Testament we also read of travels. Mary travels from Nazareth to the hill country of Judea to see her cousin Elizabeth when she learns that they are both with child. Later, Joseph takes Mary to Bethlehem to be enrolled in the Roman census. There the Lord is born. The wise men travel from a distant land to Jerusalem to find the newborn king. Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt with the child. During His years of ministry, Jesus makes many journeys around Galilee and the surrounding territories preaching, healing and proclaiming the kingdom of God. Finally, there is the last great journey to Jerusalem, culminating with the Lord's triumphal entry into the city and the laying down of His life.

These, and many more trips and journeys are recorded in the Word. And they all have a spiritual significance. In general, they stand for changes, not in the position of our bodies but in the position of our minds, changes of mental state, changes in the order and progression of our lives. This comes from the spiritual world where there is no set space. There, location is a function of mental states and spiritual relationships. People are close or far based on similarity of love and belief. People there are spiritual and never go anywhere unless their minds are going somewhere. To be near people who are different from them, they must change their location, because they must adapt their minds to them. A striking example of this is when the Lord sent Swedenborg to visit spirits from other planets far removed from our solar system. Even though he was traveling in spirit (which can be virtually instantaneous), it took him sometimes two hours, sometimes ten, sometimes twelve. For one planet it took him two days! He writes:

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BEHOLD, I AM COMING QUICKLY Rev. DEREK ELPHICK 2005

ASSEMBLY WORSHIP TALK

Seeking Applicants for General Church Chief Financial/Chief Administrative Officer Position 2005

     Announcements

     The General Church has an outstanding opportunity for an individual to fill the role of Chief Financial/Chief Administrative Officer, reporting to the Executive Bishop of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. The individual who fills this role will have significant influence on the future of the General Church organization; will lead and oversee all finance aspects of the General Church, will be part of the process of developing and implementing strategic plans to guide the growth and expansion of the worldwide church, will be responsible for creating and managing a shared services infrastructure that will support the delivery of high quality services to church constituencies, and will be responsible for the implementation of work processes, procedures and systems that are effective and efficient.

     QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

     -     CPA or Advanced degree in finance strongly desired
     -     Minimum 10 years of direct experience in accounting and finance
     -     Established record of success as an operating executive
     -     Proven ability to lead organizational change
     -     Excellent organizational skills
     -     Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams
     -     Excellent written and verbal skills
     -     Ability to work and thrive in a multi-tasked environment.
     -     Demonstrated ability to guide, influence, develop and motivate others.
     -     Strong alignment with the teachings and beliefs of the General Church.

     PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME - BY DECEMBER 15, 2005 - IN CONFIDENCE TO:

     Joe Weiss, Director of Human Resources
     The General Church of the New Jerusalem
     Box 743
     Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

     or by e-mail to joe.weiss@anc-gc.org or by fax to (267) 502-2563

     The General Church of the New Jerusalem is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

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