Thanksgiving 2008 Newsletter

Namaste Fellow Peacemakers,

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. -  Melodie Beattie

In gratitude I greet you!  I celebrate the beautiful gifts called life and the present moment.  It is such an exciting time to be alive!!

If you haven't heard about or seen at your local store, I FINALLY HAVE A CD!

My CD is called "Under the Mistletoe".  It is a collection of Christmas favorites reflecting my love of Christmas! 

Some songs on this CD include: a Latin-infused "Silent Night", a jazzy "What Child is This", and the song a lot of you have asked me to record, "Ave Maria".

So, please visit one of these fine retail locations to purchase "Under the Mistletoe":

A Peace of the Universe Spiritual Bookstore- Scottsdale, AZ
Alternatives Health and Wellness - Phoenix, AZ
Creative Living Fellowship Bookstore - Phoenix, AZ
Lightworkers Gifts - Glendale, AZ Mighty Cup Coffee & Mercantile - Glendale, AZ
Rainbows from Heaven Healing Center - Tempe, AZ Unity of Divine Love Bookstore - Tempe, AZ  

You can also order from me online by contacting me with the number of CDs you would like.  I will gladly send them directly to you (:

If you would like to purchase my debut CD at one of my shows, you can get it autographed!!  Yay!

A Night of Musical Gratitude

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.  ~G.K. Chesterton

So, are you ready to set your gratitude to music? 

On the evening of November 22, 2008, I will be celebrating gratitude through song with my Gratitude and Abundance concert at the Shrine of the Christ of Divine Love.

If you own a djembe, doumbek or other portable percussion instrument, I invite you to bring your instrument for a gratitude jam!

Come one, come all - we are going to rock Tempe!

November 22 - The Shrine of the Christ of Divine Love

Jessika in Concert

Theme: Gratitude and Abundance

4625 Ash Ave

Ste J-19

http://www.christofdivinelife.org/

A Harmonizing with Humanity Christmas Event

Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal.  It's a way to live.  ~Jackie Windspear

If you are a singer/songwriter/musician or a music director,  PERK UP YOUR EARS/EYES!

I have the event for you!  I am the guest hostess for an exciting and ongoing Harmonizing with Humanity event.  On Saturday, December 20, 2008, we will be having the first of many Harmonizing Café open mics.  What does that mean for you?

Singers/Musicians - come and bring your music!  We want to hear your music.  We want to hear your voice!  We want to hear what you have to say! 

Not only will you be able to sign up and sing your own song, you will be invited to sing in our sing alongs at the end of the night!

Since this will be during the Christmas season, our theme will be Christmas and Gratitude!

Time to shine!

Music Directors - this is an opportunity to hear some wonderfully talented people!  If you are looking for new talent to add to your Sunday soloist slots, this will be the place to be!

Music Lovers - this will be a fun night of Christmas music, surprises, fellowship, fun, celebration, gratitude and yummy food!

Details:

Harmonizing Open Mic kickoff

Theme: Christmas and Gratitude

Date: 12/20/08

Time: 6:30 pm

Where: Jodi Floyd's

8630 Via Montoya

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Admission: $20 per person for dinner and music

RSVP: harmonizingcafe@gmail.com

Or call 602.264.2121

Please bring a toy to benefit homeless children in the Phoenix Area

Jessika's Events and Appearances

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
~George Herbert

November 9 - Unity of Sun Lakes

Sunday Soloist

9:30 am

25601 N Sun Lakes Blvd

Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

November 9 - Unity of Divine Love - second service

Soloist

11:00 am

325 N Austin Dr

Chandler, AZ 85226

www.unityofdivinelove.org

November 15 - A Peace of the Universe Spiritual Bookstore

Musical Guest

Spiritual Fair

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

7000 E Shea Blvd

Ste 1710

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

www.apeaceoftheuniverse.com

November 16 - Spiritual Enrichment Center
Sunday Soloist

10:00 am

9745 W Peoria Ave

Peoria, AZ 85345

http://www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.us/

Jessika in Concert

Theme: Gratitude and Abundance

4625 Ash Ave

Ste J-19

Tempe, AZ 85282

$15 Advance/$20 at the Door

www.christofdivinelife.org

November 23 - Central Phoenix Unity
Sunday Soloist 

10:30 am 

1219 E Glendale Ave #11 

Phoenix, AZ 85020 

www.centralphoenixunity.org 

November 23 - Unity of Mesa

New Vibrations Concert

Musical Guest

2700 East Southern Ave

Mesa, AZ 85204

Suggested donation: $10/person

www.unityofmesa.org

Every Thursday - Sing and Sign Class.

Sign language for you and your little ones. 

Bookman's Phoenix 

Phoenix, AZ 85021 

www.bookmans.com

Upcoming Events

You say grace before meals.  All right.  But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink.  ~G.K. Chesterton

December 6 - Creative Living Fellowship

"Under the Mistletoe" CD release party - Holmes Hall

7:00 pm

6530 N 7th St 

Phoenix, AZ 85014 

www.creativelivingcenter.com 

Please bring a can of food to benefit Sand Dollar Discovery House

December 7 - Gentle Shepherd MCC

Sunday Soloist

717 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040

www.gsmcc.com

December 7 - Alternatives Health and Wellness

2 Year Anniversary Celebration and CD release party part II

4314 N 7th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

www.explorealternatives.com

December 11 - Private Party

Magazine Publisher

December 12 - Anthony Burbidge Concert

Musical Guest

Jodi Floyd's

8630 Via Montoya

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

To RSVP: Jodi Floyd

jodifloydfl@hotmail.com,

cell 407-529-4301 • home 480-588-8315

Donation: Love Offering

www.harmonizingwithhumanity.com

December 14 - Spiritual Enrichment Center
Sunday Soloist

10:00 am

9745 W Peoria Ave

Peoria, AZ 85345

www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.us

December 14 - Private Party

Antique Car Group

December 19 - Private party

House Chilling (housewarming)/Christmas Party

December 20 - Harmonizing Café

Christmas Open Mic

Featuring YOU!

Jodi Floyd's

8630 Via Montoya

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Admission: $20 per person for dinner and music

RSVP: harmonizingcafe@gmail.com

Or call 602.264.2121

www.harmonizingwithhumanity.com

Please bring a toy to benefit homeless children in the Phoenix Area

December 21 - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center

Sunday Soloist

9:00 am and 11:00 am

9649 N Hayden Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

www.newvisionaz.org

December 24 - Unity of Sun City

Christmas Eve Service

Musical Guest

10101 W Coggins Dr
Sun City, AZ 85351

December 28 - Central United Methodist Church

Sunday Soloist

9:30 am

1875 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

www.centralumc.com

Humanity Unites Brilliance

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Join us and be the change you want to see in world.  We are a group of humanitarians, leaders, and visionaries committed to co-creating a world of sustainable living for all.  Visit my HUB page to learn how you can make a living through giving and to connect with inspirational and transformational leaders. 

http://www.jessikamurphy.com/HumanityUnitesBrilliance.html

Quick Links 

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15

Jessika's Website: www.jessikamurphy.com

Jessika's Humanity Unites Brilliance page: http://jessikamurphy.hubhub.org 

Jessika's fun MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/jessikathesongstress 

Jessika's music MySpace -  

http://www.myspace.com/jessikaspositivevisions 

Jessika on Unity Social - http://www.unitysocial.com/profile/Jessika

Jessika on Tribe - http://people.tribe.net/jessikathesongstress 

Jessika on Gaia - http://jessikathesongstress.gaia.com 

Jessika on Facebook -  

http://www.facebook.com/people/Jessika_Murphy/771828522 

Jessika on Amp - http://jessika.amp.az 

Purrfect Pawsitting - www.purrfectpawsitting.com 

Come by and visit - let's be friends! 

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music.  If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, house concert or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them! 

Thank you for your continued support and being a part of my musical journey.  You are always in my heart. 

Much Love and Gratitude, 

Jessika 

Singer * Songwriter * Encourager 

602.264.2121 

May you be filled with loving kindness 

May you be well 

May you be peaceful and at ease 

May you be happy