Imagine spending five and one-half days with such spiritual giants as
James Dillet Freeman, Tom Johnson, Roy Eugene Davis, Walter
Starcke, John Randolph Price, Stuart Grayson and many more such
dedicated spiritual leaders of New Thought. The International New
Thought Alliance is offering you this remarkable opportunity July 27
through August 1, 1999, in Safety Harbor, Florida at the Safety Harbor
Resort and Spa, which sits over a stream of healing waters identified by
Native Americans many years ago. The Congress theme is "Changing
Lives - "Then and Now," with The Reverend Leddy Hammock as Congress
Chairperson.
Our annual Congress is an event unparalleled in the New Thought
community. By bringing together those teachers and authors who have
helped shape the mental and spiritual principles that have led humanity
to new levels of emancipation from fear, poverty and disease, INTA
continues to make a major contribution to the elevation of the human
spirit.
Congress programming includes morning, afternoon and evening
sessions, music, afternoon workshops, prayer/treatment and late
evening sessions, ethics, church growth and development, banquet,
membership meetings and much more, including youth programming.
An array of books, tapes and other inspirational instructional materials
for purchase will be provided.
Join us at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa on Tampa Bay as
we honor the richness of the roots of INTA in the world, while at the
same time move towards the new millennium with emphasis on the
richness of undiscovered moments of personal spiritual experience.
Love and blessings,
Dr. Blaine C. Mays President
AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE
We couldn't do it without the support and help of those who donate their
time, talent and physical and spiritual efforts to help insure the success
of the Congress. We extend a special thanks to the 100 or so program
participants who pay all their own expenses to attend the Congress and
more than 250 volunteers working behind the scenes who donate hours,
days, weeks, and, in some cases, months in contributing to the strength
of this Congress.
INTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF:
Dr. Blaine C. Mays, Pres.; Rev. Marge Coleman, 1st V.P.; Dr. Leo
Fishbeck, 2nd V.P.; Rev. Charles Throckmorton, Treasurer; Dr. Alan
Anderson; Rev. Arthur Chang; Rev. Leddy Hammock; Rev. Douglas
Kinney; Rev. Anne Kunath; Rev. Bill Nelson; Rev. Larry Swartz; Dr.
Deb Whitehouse; Dr. Mimi C. Ronnie, Chief Exec.Officer; Rev. Nancy Lee
Bell, Congress Program Coordinator; Maurlee Ronnie, Staff Member.
CONGRESS ACTIVITIES
Opening Session - Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - Featured speakers will
establish the exciting ambience for the Congress.
Morning Program - Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. - Three dynamic speakers are featured daily.
Afternoon Presentations (Lectures, Workshops) - Thirteen different
programs including 25 or more different speakers presenting the daily
theme with their own style and method of teaching and sharing.
Afternoon Closing Program - Sunday, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., Featured
speaker; Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation; Special Closing
Ceremony. Presented on a love offering basis.
Evening Programs - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00
p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. are presented on a love offering basis.
Featured speakers give presentations based on the daily theme.
Prayer Chapel Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel - 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday
through Saturday; 9:30 to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10:00
to 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Gala Celebration/Banquet & Program - Friday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. -
No-host cocktail hour (6:00 to 7:00 p.m.), dinner, awards, recognitions
and presentation of the 23rd INTA Humanitarian Award. .
Youth Congress - For youth, ages 7 through 18. Youth empowerment
programming, concurrent with the adult activities schedule, includes
exciting workshops, dialogues, projects, field trips and fellowship. No
child care is provided by INTA during times not included in the Youth
Congress programming.
Congress Bookroom - Opens Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. and is open
during Congress hours. The bookroom will include books, cassettes,
video tapes and more from over 350 authors, teachers and performers.
District Presidents' Meeting - Thursday, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Ministerial Networking - Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Rethinking New Thought: Ethics - Wednesday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Panel presentation.
Church Growth & Development - Thursday, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Panel
members present contrasting approaches to church growth &
development. SSMR: Metaphysical Foundations - Friday, 1:30-4:30
p.m. Panel presentation.
Social Solutions - Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Panel presentation.
Reception for Life Members - Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
INTA Business Meetings - Membership Meetings, for Members Only,
held Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Friday, 12 Noon-1:15 p.m.; Saturday,
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
SPEAKERS
1999 INTA YOUTH CONGRESS
Enfolding Youth with Truth! (Ages 7-18)
The 1999 INTA Youth Congress will be a Truth journey of fun,
learning, and fellowship in beautiful Safety Harbor, Florida. High-energy
workshops, group projects, field trips and team activities will focus on
building self-esteem, practical skills, and confidence.
Tuesday, July 27, 1999
2:00-5:00 p.m. Visit Welcome Center, and create a custom name
button!
7:00-9:30 p.m. Orientation: "The Truth of Life" - musical, and visual
motivational/spiritual presentation.
Wednesday, July 28, 1999
9:00-11:30 a.m."Morning Stretch" - a realization, stretching and
positive visualization designed to enhance positive expectations for the
day, followed by "Meta-Volleyball" - instruction and play to demonstrate
Truth principles, and that sand volleyball is extremely FUN!
1:30-4:30 p.m. "Pool Talk" - Sunbathing, swimming (lifeguard on duty)
and interactive games on verbal and non-verbal communication.
7:00-9:00 p.m."Treasure Hunt for Truth" - Teams solve Truth clues to
search resort grounds and advance toward spiritually-valuable prizes!
"Tropical Wind Down" -open group discussion, guided meditation and
stories focused on embracing the true self within.
Thursday, July 29, 1999
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. "Morning Stretch" followed by a trip to Great
Explorations Hands On Museum in St. Petersburg.
4:30-6:30 p.m."Musical Truth" - Learning Upbeat Truth songs for
Saturday youth presentation!
7:00-9:00 p.m."Art for All" - backdrop for our presentation created
through group art effort; "Write Home" - postcards/short letters, sharing
joy of events with others! Sharing "bright ideas" - original poems,
stories, artwork.
Friday, July 30, 1999
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. "Morning Stretch" followed by visit to the Museum
of Science and Industry and IMAX theater in Tampa, to view "The Living
Sea". 3:00-4:00 p.m. "The Promise of New Thought" - Rev. Dieter
Randolph explores the principles of New Thought and its positive power
to create a great life and future!
4:00-5:00 p.m. "Going Within" - lesson and exercises on attaining
guidance, inspiration, and relaxation through communion with one's
inner self.
Saturday, July 31, 1999
9:00-11:30 a.m."Nature's Way" - stroll gulf coastline on guided tour of
Florida wildlife and beach environment; visit Clearwater Marine
Aquarium.
1:30-4:00 p.m."Movie Time" - positive movie-viewing & discussion
exper- ience. Participants will share their "Bright Ideas" at Children's Ed.
Workshop.
4:00-5:00 p.m. Finalize practice & preparations for Youth presentation.
7:30-10:00 p.m. Youth presentation followed by Native American Mound
tour & share in a sunset ritual at this mystical site by flashlight!
Sunday, August 1, 1999
9:30 or 11:00 a.m. Services at Unity Church of Clearwater.
3:00-5:30 p.m. Poolside gathering for fellowship and farewells. Croquet,
volleyball, swimming and sunning for all.
1999 CONGRESS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Registration/Membership/Information & WelcomeHistory Hall
7:00-9:00 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM (Love Offering) Baranoff
Spiritual Healing Experience, Anne Kunath
Presider
Dieter Randolph/Bob Easton-Waller - "Reclaim Your Language"
Bringing New Thought and culture together in this hip and informative
exploration of the power of words.
Benediction
9:30-10:00 p.m. - Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel East Room
9:30-10:30 p.m. - 12 Step Session Harbor Room
Facilitator, Terry Whaley
THURSDAY - July 29, 1999
Theme for the Day: "Healing"
7:30-8:30 a.m. Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel East
Room
7:00-8:30 a.m. DISTRICT PRESIDENTS' MEETING 4 Springs
Rm
Douglas Kinney
Anne Kunath - "Who I Am Is My Church" Recognize your Christ Self
to establish a greater awareness of your church outreach. Daring to
claim your Sonship.
Presider, Marge Coleman
THURSDAY - July 29, 1999
(Cont'd)
9:00-11:30 a.m.MORNING PROGRAM (Fee) Baranoff Room
Meditation
Presider
Richard Billings - "The Ten Commandments of Healing" Healing
based on principle (law).
Stuart Grayson - "The Dynamics of Healing" History, method and
personal preparation.
Joyce Kramer - "Your Unique Opportunity" Unbelievable opportunities
for personal spiritual growth through service, exist for those who have
"eyes to see" and "ears to hear" the call of God in our coming
Millennium.
Benediction
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
1:30-4:00 p.m.Contrasting Approaches to Church
Growth/Development (Fee) Baranoff Room
Leddy Hammock - "What are we raising: Funds or Consciousness?"
Paul Laughlin - " 'It's the Music, Stupid!' Church Growth Through
Sound and Song"
Facilitator, Larry Swartz
1:30-2:30 p.m.Healing Inside Out (Fee) Harbor Room
Serve the essential core of your being by practicing natural whole life
health and gently forgiving and releasing all else.
Betty Lue Lieber & Robert Waldon, Presenters
Presider
3:00-4:00 p.m. "Coach as Healer - Spirit as Coach"
(Fee) Harbor Room
Coaching as a healing process: a demonstration of the mental/spiritual
alignment in action.
John Prieskorn, Presenter
Presider
4:30-6:30 p.m. INTA BUSINESS MEETING (MEMBERSHIP) Baranoff
Rm.
7:00-9:00 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM (Love Offering) Baranoff
Spiritual Healing Experience, Bill Nelson
Presider
George Sison - "Reinventing Your Life in the New Millennium" An idea
whose time has come: You are as you think, feel, say and do.
Walter Starcke - "The Healing Responsibility"
District President Award Recipient - Dr. Mary Horgan
Benediction
9:30-10:00 p.m. Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel East Room
9:30-10:30 p.m.12 Step Session Harbor Room
Facilitator, Terry Whaley
FRIDAY, July 30, 1999
Theme for the Day: "Prosperity"
7:30-8:30 a.m. Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel East
Room
7:00-8:30 a.m.MINISTERIAL NETWORKING Harbor Room
Facilitator, Rainbow Johnson
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MORNING PROGRAM (Fee) Baranoff
Room
Meditation
Presider
Jack Kern - "Unchanging Source in a Changing World"
Tom Costa - "Prosperity in the New Millennium" God is always our
source no matter the year.
Edwene Gaines - "Purpose, Performance, Power, Prosperity!" Getting
clear, giving your all, going for greatness, grace and gratitude in the
here and now everyday ordinariness of daily life.
Benediction
12:00 Noon-1:15 p.m.-INTA BUSINESS MEETING (MEMBERSHIP)
Baranoff
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
1:30-4:30 p.m.SSMR: METAPHYSICAL FOUNDATIONS (Fee)
Baranoff Arthur Smith - "A Sustainable Metaphysic of Faith"
Alan Anderson - "God Is Not All, But God Is In All, So Be of Good
Cheer"
Charles Throckmorton - "The Idea Is the Thing"
Susanne Freeborn - "Frontiers of New Thought: Metaphysics, Mysticism, and Meaning"
Paul Laughlin - "Of Circus Bears and Bicycles, Metaphysics and
Healing: The East Knows Best"
Presider, Robert Winterhalter
1:30-3:00 p.m. Prosperity Principles in Business (Fee) Harbor
Room
Russell Brumfield, Presenter
Presider
6:00-10:00 p.m. BANQUET (See Below) Main Dining Room
Banquet tickets must be purchased by Wednesday night,July 28 1999.
No Exceptions
1999 INTA GALA BANQUET and AWARDS PRESENTATION
6:00-7:00 p.m. No Host Cocktail/Reception History Hall
7:00-10:00 p.m. BANQUET Dinner & Presentation of Award(s)
Main Dining Room
Invocation
Master of Ceremonies, Larry Swartz
Presentation 23RD INTA Humanitarian Award (Recipient to be
announced)
SATURDAY - July 31, 1999
Theme for the Day: "Harmony"
7:30-8:30 a.m. Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel East Room
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MORNING PROGRAM (Fee) Baranoff Room
Meditation
Presider
Marge Coleman - "One Man's Life" Choose a belief system, embrace
it, delight in the results.
Tom Johnson - "Self Acceptance" Without Self Acceptance, we have
no harmony in our life, cannot awaken to the process of Self
discovery, nor to the greatness within our Self.
Leddy Hammock - "Dramatize That Lesson!" A video highlight of
memorable Truth talks demonstrating creative use of costumes, stage
sets, props--all dramatically illustrating Truth teachings!
Deri Joy Ronis - "Children Teach What They Learn" In order for
children to express their full potential, we must role model that
behavior.
Jennifer Randolph - "Bright Ideas for New Thought's Children"
Presider
1:00-2:00 p.m. Open Forum with INTA Board Members (Fee)
Baranoff Alan Anderson, Leo J. Fishbeck, Leddy Hammock, Douglas
Kinney, Anne Kunath, Blaine C. Mays, Bill Nelson, Larry Swartz,
Charles Throckmorton, Deb Whitehouse
Presider
2:30-4:30 p.m. Social Solutions (Fee) Baranoff Room
Charles Throckmorton - "New Thought and Political Activism"
Although we in New Thought work primarily in consciousness, participation in public discourse as an expression of our faith is also
important.
William A. Spence - "New Thought In Family Law"
Presider, Leo Fishbeck
2:30-3:30 p.m. Meet the Authors/Book Signing - Bookroom Palm
Lobby
4:00-5:00 p.m.Reception for Life Members Four Springs Room
5:00-7:00 p.m.INTA BUSINESS MEETING (MEMBERSHIP) Baranoff
Rm
SATURDAY - July 31, 1999
(Cont'd)
7:30-9:30 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM (Love Offering)
Baranoff Spiritual Healing Experience, Leo Fishbeck
Presider
Youth Presentation
Anne Kunath - "Smile Your Way to the Bank" Inviting God to use you
as comptroller opens the door to Heavenly Wealth.
Christian Sorensen - "Flying Through Life" How to soar above the
junk and land in Paradise.
INTA Community AwardPresentation
Benediction
10:00-10:30 p.m. Guided Meditation - Prayer Chapel East Room
10:00-11:00 p.m. 12-Step Session Harbor Room
Facilitator, Terry Whaley
SUNDAY - August 1, 1999
Theme for the Day: "Gratitude"
Morning Hours Attend Services at Local Churches
3:00-5:30 p.m. AFTERNOON CLOSING PROGRAM
(Love Offering) Baranoff Room
Spiritual Healing Experience, Larry Swartz
Presider
Dr. Blaine C. Mays Lifetime Achievement Award:
Presented to: James Dillet Freeman
John Randolph Price - "The Charge of the Light Brigade" Our light will
shine ever brighter until the era of darkness is brought utterly to an
end.
Leddy Hammock - Special Closing Ceremony
Things To Know
You'll find it hard to resist a place on the shores of Old Tampa Bay,
where fresh air and pure, natural mineral springs clear the mind. Safety
Harbor Resort and Spa is set amidst twenty-two acres of pristine Florida
coastline. It's less than a twenty-minute drive from both Tampa and St.
Petersburg- Clearwater international airports as well as Bay Area
attractions. The weather is tropical this time of year so remember to
dress comfortably so you may enjoy your stay.
Hotel Registration
Arrangements for lodging must be made directly with the Safety
Harbor Resort and Spa. A block of rooms has been set aside by the
Resort for attendees. In order to be assigned one of these rooms, you
MUST specify that you are attending the International New Thought
Alliance Congress when you make your reservation. NOTE: Cut off
date for hotel reservations is July 5, 1999. .
Congress Registration
Advance pre-registration must be received in the INTA office by June
21, 1999for lowest rate. After this date the advance pre-registration cost
is 10% higher until July 5, 1999. After July 5, individuals must register
on-site at additional 9% higher cost.
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Morning and afternoon sessions are fee paid events. Banquet tickets
must be purchased by Wednesday evening, July 28, 1999. Evening
sessions are love offering events.
Books and Cassettes
Books by featured speakers will be available for autographing after
each session. Program cassettes of each of the speakers will be
available the same day. INTA requests that you DO NOT RECORD by
audio or visual means any portion of this Congress.
No materials are accepted and offered at the Congress without prior
authorization through INTA headquarters by the May 21, 1999 deadline.
Books, cassettes, or materials sent without authorization will be returned
at sender's expense. Do not bring any materials for sale to the
Congress without first receiving permission from INTA.
Tax Deductions
The Congress events may be deductible depending on the nature of
your occupation and job requirements of maintaining and improving your
job skills. More detailed information is available through INTA headquarters.
CONGRESS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Congress Chairperson: Leddy Hammock
Banquet Decorations & Floral Arrangements
: Jennifer Almonza
Books & Cassettes
: Pat Buckley
Information/Welcome/Accessibility: Terry Gary
Membership
: Jennifer Randolph
Music: Sue Kroupa; Asst: Richard Maley
Prayer Chapel: Dieter Randolph
Publicity/Public Relations: Russ Hammock
Registration: Hannele Rohlfs
Congress Treasurer: Rob Hammock
Ushers: Jennifer Randolph
Congress Volunteer Coordinator
: Terri Gary
Youth Congress
: Douglas Kinnear; Asst: Pam Grimes
MEMBERSHIP
The Alliance Has Ministered for Almost 97 Years
The International New Thought Alliance is incorporated under the laws of the District of
Columbia as a religious, non-profit organization. You can lend your strength and support,
spiritually and materially, with your prayers and treatments, your talents, your gifts, your time, your
promotion, and participation in the work.
You can be a member of the Alliance, thus making it possible for INTA to lend support to all
schools and individuals of New Thought; provide opportunities on the 114 districts level for
networking, sharing and growing; and providing an annual Congress where thousands of leaders
and students of New Thought come together to generate a synergism that does make a
difference in our world. We do need you!
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Finding myself in harmony with the principles and purposes of the INTA and
wishing to aid in their development, I hereby apply for membership.
Individual Sustaining Membership - US $40
Individual Life Membership - US $500
(Discounts for additional family members)
Group Membership - US $80
(Groups - add $15.00 processing fee)
Memberships include a subscription to New Thought magazine, a $15 value.
NameAddress
City, State, Zip
INTA, 5003 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206 USA (602)830-2461
CONGRESS REGISTRATION
By June 21:
Full Week Adult Congress (includes banquet; indicate if vegetarian is desired)
Member $199; Non-member $239 By July 5:
Full Week Adult Congress (includes banquet; indicate if vegetarian is desired)
Member $220; Non-member $260 On-site:
Full Week Adult Congress (includes banquet; indicate if vegetarian is desired)
Member $240; Non-member $280
The non-member registration includes a $40 one-year INTA membership.
INTA accepts check, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards.
Contact
INTA
5003 E. Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
Phone (602) 830-2461
FAX (602) 830-2561
E-mail inta@neta.com
Advance registration must be received in the INTA office by June 21 for the lowest price. Payment must acompany registration. Refund requests must be received no later than 5:00 p.m Monday 5, 1999. A $25 cancellation processing fee will apply.Disabled Persons: Please let INTA and the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa know of your special needs by July 5, 1999.
HOTEL REGISTRATION
Send hotel registration to
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105 N. Bayshore Dr.
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Phone (727) 726-1161
FAX (727) 726-4268
Daily Room Rates
Single/Double Ocupancy $89.00
Triple/Quad additional $10.00/person/night
Handicapped Room - Call Hotel. Room Sharing: Written requests will be acepted at INTA before June 9, 1999. Your name, address, and phone number will be sent to others interested in room sharing. It is your responsibility to contact others on the list and make hotel reservations. INTA is not responsible for matches that fall through or for any problems that ocur. Due to liability reasons, the Safety Harbor Resort is unable to offer "Roommate Matching."
Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. To avoid duplication of reservations, please submit only one reservation form when sharing acommodations with one or more individuals. When contacting the hotel, please give your name(s), phone, address, arrival and departure dates, and name of person(s) sharing accommodations. Reservations must be received by July 5, 1999. Guarantee room by check, money order, Master Card, Visa, or American Express. Deposit is aplied to first confirmed night of the reservation. In the event of early departure the deposit is non-refundable unless the Resort is notified prior to, or at the time of, check-in. Reservations must be cancelled at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled arrival date to avoid a two (2) night's room and tax fee.
