Virginia Beach Friends of IANDS

Vernon Sylvest - Virginia Beach Friends of IANDS Dr. Vernon Sylvest M.D.

Dr. Sylvest suffered four and one-half years with an extremely painful inflammatory disease for which he has a genetic marker. The disease was considered incurable. It was not controlled by medication. After Dr. Sylvest reached the point of suicidal depression, he finally surrendered and sought another way—a spiritual way. Within nine months of his surrender, he was completely well and returned to a happy life. The change was so dramatic that his first wife did not believe at first that it was he. She wondered if he were a “walk-in.” His spiritual search continued, leading to a change in his professional life. He added holistic primary care medicine and spiritual teaching to his practice in addition to pathology. His transformation was recognized by many to be similar to that observed in those who had had a near-death experience. As a result, he was invited to be a guest speaker at regional IANDS conferences.

Dr. Sylvest’s first book, The Formula; Who Gets sick; Who Gets Well; Who is Unhappy; Who is Happy and Why, describing his experience, was published in 1996 and has gone through three printings. His second book, The End of Fear; The Path to Freedom with The Formula, should be available in time for this meeting. Dr. Sylvest’s first book-signing is planned for 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 3 in the Folio Room of the Virginia Beach Public Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. Copies of his book will be available at the A.R.E. bookstore.

From 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning, he will describe his experience with details of discoveries that led to his dramatic transformation. This program, entitled “The Path to Freedom,” will take place in the mini-auditorium of the A.R.E.

From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dr. Sylvest will present a workshop entitled “Opening to the Light Within.” This will be a practical presentation that describes the blocks to the experience of the Light within and how to remove them so that It can express fully. The symbolic nature of life’s experiences, including the experience of the physical body, will be discussed so that mental-emotional equivalents that result in illnesses or accidents can be recognized and released. Miracles will be the result. Admission to the afternoon program is $15.

On Sun., Feb. 5, Dr. Sylvest will speak at the 10:45 a. m. Joy in Worship Service at FIL. 428-5782.

Learn more about Dr. Sylvest at: www.vmsylvesmd.com and www.healingwaterslodge.com.

Watch videos of many VBIANDS speakers on the Sunday Services page of www.fellowshipoftheinnerlight.com.

Click on “To watch videos of Sunday speakers, click here.”

Announcements

1. The Second Annual Afterlife Awareness Conference will be held in Virginia Beach over the weekend of Friday, March 9 (starts 8 a. m.) through Sunday, March 11, 2012 (ends 1 p. m.) at Edgar Cayce's A. R. E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment). The Conference will feature top researchers and mediums including Raymond Moody, PMH Atwater, Robert Schwartz, Melvin Morse, Bill Guggenheim, Suzanne Northrop, Ken Prather, and others. The cost is $300 before Oct. 31.

Lodging for persons from out of town will be at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel. Rooms are $109/person per night, with an additional $10 for second adult. Airport shuttle is $12. For more info contact Terri Daniel at (541) 549-4004, and info@afterlifeconference.com, and go to
http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=975447

2. Mitchell B. Liester, M. D., a Diplomat at the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, is conducting a study project on Electromagnetic Phenomena, especially as connected with near-death experiences. He has sent me 30 questionnaires. I have put about half at Fellowship of the Inner Light, and I'll keep the rest with me. These may be filled out by persons whether they have had an NDE or not. Each questionnaire comes with a postage-paid return envelope. Please see Lloyd Kremer or me to obtain one.

3. Combined VBIANDS and FIL Library: Heidi Gibson and Jeff Jones have worked together to organize books, CD's, DVD's and audiocassette tapes in the Library. The books are in the upper room at Fellowship of the Inner Light. Visit the Library the next time you are at the Fellowship.

4. Irene Kendig left on consignment ten copies of her book, Conversations with Jerry and Other People I Thought Were Dead. These are available at $21 in the office of Fellowship of the Inner Light. Make checks payable to Irene Kendig.

Sincerely,
Dick Dinges

Currently the Board of VBIANDS would welcome the help of someone who can prepare monthly reports of income and expenses. The Board would also welcome any financial gifts to help us stabilize our budget. Super Saver tickets would be especially helpful. Speak to any one of our Board members, including Dick Dinges, Bob Clapp, Elena Viada, Lloyd Kremer, Jeff Jones, and Suzanne Ortiz.