Sunday at Walnut Hill Church

This Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Walnut Hill Church…

THE DAY OF PENTECOST

Blessed Are…, 10am, Trinity Hall

Blessed are the peacemakers…

We continue exploring the Beatitudes of Jesus (Matt 5:1-12), 

particularly the 7th beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers…"  

Our discussion will include consideration of the enneagram 

personality type (#9), "The Peacemaker." For another approach 

to this beatitude, you might view the video:  Peacemakers .

Nursery care available for young children.

Morning Worship, 11am, Sanctuary

Sermon - A Universal Grammar of Religion

Text -Acts 2:1-21

Faith Formation, 11am, Trinity Hall

Nursery care and classes for children and youth.

This Sunday: Lessons from Daniel

After Worship Gathering, Noon, Trinity Hall

All are invited to gather for fellowship and refreshments.

*****

Help Wanted:  Seeking eight (8) volunteers to assemble

Church World Service hygiene kits, like those (1,500) recently

sent to the U.S. midwest.  All ages welcome, no experience

necessary, just 20 minutes or so after worship.  "Apply

at the door."

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, June 6, 2019

Greetings to all!

Tomorrow, June 6, is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe,

certainly one of the most significant events in military, if not human, history.

As the number of living WW2 and D-Day veterans declines, we are on the 

cusp of these events transitioning from personal to historical memory, as no 

direct witnesses will be present among us, though for some years yet there 

will be the personal connection of those who knew persons who were there.  

Whether our memory of D-Day be personal or historical, may it inspire us to 

humbly acknowledge that aspect of human nature that made such an event 

necessary, to honor those who faced such horrific circumstances with courage, 

and to pray that such an event might never need to be repeated in the future. 

The lectionary texts for June 9, the Day of Pentecost…

Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Romans 8:14-17

John 14:8-17

Blessed Are…an exploration of the Beatitudes of Jesus (Matthew 5:1-12),

continues this Sun, June 9, 10am, as we consider the beatitude, "Blessed

are the peacemakers…" Use reply email to request a participant's guide for

your personal reflection and/or preparation for Sunday's discussion.

Spring Storms  - Thanks to those who made special gifts in response to our

outreach to those affected by recent storms and flooding in the central U.S.

Thanks to your generosity, Walnut Hill be sending over $500 to the area via 

our ecumenical partner, Church World Service.  Also, this Sun, June 9, you

are invited to join a "mini assembly line" (8 persons) after worship as we

assemble CWS "hygiene kits" like the 1,500 kits that have been sent to the

midwest in recent weeks.

*Hope Center - As you travel this summer, remember that Walnut Hill is

collecting travel-size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) for

guests at the Hope Center.  Look for the collection box in the Sanctuary

foyer.

The Walnut Hill Bike Ride is coming on Saturday, June 29.  There are

plenty of ways for you to support this event.  Use reply email to inquire.

Sunday Hospitality - Visit our online sign-up sheet to see opportunities to 

host our Sunday refreshments.  When you see a Sunday that works for you, 

follow the simple instructions to sign-up.  You may also use the traditional 

sign up sheets in the Sanctuary foyer and Trinity Hall. Thanks to all our hosts!

Sermon Recordings are available on the Walnut Hill Church website by

visiting the following link:  Sermons .

In the Community: "The Grand Night For Singing," featuring both U.K. and

community talent, will have performances June 7- 9 and June 14 - 16.  Visit

Grand Night for more information.  Walnut Hill's own Mary Diane Hanna is

a member of this year's cast.

Peace to all.

Mike Ward

P.S. - You can find Walnut Hill Church…

…on the web at www.walnuthillchurchky.org

…on Facebook at Walnut Hill Church

…on Instagram at walnuthillchurchky

Sunday at Walnut Hill Church

This Sunday, June 2, at Walnut Hill Church…

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Blessed Are…10am, Trinity Hall

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart…

We continue our exploration of the Beatitudes (Matt 5:1-12),

discussing the 6th beatitude, "Blessed are the pure in heart…"

You might want to view this brief video ( Pure in Heart ) in

anticipation of Sunday's conversation.

Nursery care available for young children.

Morning Worship, 11am, Sanctuary

Sermon - Go To Jail!

Text -Acts 16:16-40

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Faith Formation, 11am, Trinity Hall

Nursery care and classes for all children and youth.

After Worship Gathering, Noon, Trinity Hall

All are invited to gather for fellowship and refreshments.

*****

Nathaniel Mission Summer Camps - You are invited to bring 

craft supplies (e.g. pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, paper, etc), 

as well as children's books in good condition, to support the 

Nathaniel Mission's summer camp programs. Look for the 

collection box in the Sanctuary foyer.

*****

SPRING STORMS - The central section of the U.S. has been

battered by recent tornadoes and floods.  You may donate to

support relief efforts this Sunday or next at Walnut Hill, cash

and checks (payable to Walnut Hill, memo: Spring Storms).  

Walnut Hill contributions will be sent to the affected area via 

our partner Church World Service.  Visit Spring Storms for a 

CWS situation and response report.

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Greetings to all!

Thursday, May 30, marks the Ascension of the Lord, forty days after Easter

according to the chronology of Acts 1:1-11 . The story of the ascension of 

the Lord is clearly one of theological affirmation rather than historical report,

which is not to lessen its credibility, but to remind us that the wonder of the 

story is not a case of anti-gravity but rather the triumph of something(one)

as powerless and fragile as Love.  Thomas Keating reflects…

The grace of the ascension enables us to perceive the irresistible power of

the Spirit transforming everything into Christ despite any and all appearances

to the contrary.  In the misery of the ghetto, the battlefield, the concentration

camp; in the family torn by dissension; in the loneliness of the orphanage,

old-age home, or hospital ward…the light of the ascension is burning with

irresistible power.  This is one of the great intuitions of faith.

(from Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer)

The lectionary texts for June 2, the Seventh Sunday of Easter…

Acts 16:16-34

Psalm 97

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

John 17:20-26

Blessed Are…an exploration of the Beatitudes of Jesus (Matthew 5:1-12),

continues this Sun, June 2, 10am, with a consideration of the 6th beatitude, 

"Blessed are the pure in heart…", including commentary by Thomas Merton.  

Use reply email to request a copy of the participant guide for this Sunday's 

conversation.

Walnut Hill reaching out…

*Nathaniel Mission Summer Camp - You are invited to donate craft supplies

(paper, crayons, pencils, scissors, etc) for the Nathaniel Mission summer

camp program.  Look for the collection box in the foyer of the Sanctuary.

*U.S. Tornadoes/Flooding - You are invited to donate by cash/check

(payable to Walnut Hill Church, memo: Spring Storms) to support relief

and recovery for persons affected by recent storms and flooding.  Walnut Hill 

donations will be sent to the area via our partner, Church World Service.

*Hope Center - As you travel this summer, remember that Walnut Hill is

collecting travel-size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) for

guests at the Hope Center.  Look for the collection box in the Sanctuary

foyer.

The Walnut Hill Bike Ride is coming on Saturday, June 29.  There are

plenty of ways for you to support this event.  Use reply email to inquire.

Sunday Hospitality - Visit our online sign-up sheet to see opportunities to 

host our Sunday refreshments.  When you see a Sunday that works for you, 

follow the simple instructions to sign-up.  You may also use the traditional 

sign up sheets in the Sanctuary foyer and Trinity Hall. Thanks to all our hosts.

Peace to all.

Mike Ward

P.S. - You can find Walnut Hill Church…

…on the web at www.walnuthillchurchky.org

…on Facebook at Walnut Hill Church

…on Instagram at walnuthillchurchky

Sunday at Walnut Hill Church

This Sunday, May 26, at Walnut Hill Church…

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Memorial Day Weekend

Blessed Are…, 10am, Trinity Hall

Blessed are the merciful…

We continue our exploration of the Beatitudes (Matt 5:1-12)

as we consider the fifth beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful."

You might want to view this video ( Mercy ) in preparation

for Sunday's conversation.

Nursery care available for young children.

Confirmation Study, 10am, Trinity Hall

Youth meet to explore their relationship to God and Church.

Morning Worship, 11am, Sanctuary

Sermon - Lydia

Text - Acts 16:9-15

Memorial Day Acknowledgment

Faith Formation, 11am, Trinity Hall

Nursery care and classes for children and youth.

After Worship Gathering, Noon, Sanctuary

All are invited to gather for fellowship and refreshments.

*****

Nathaniel Mission Summer Camps - You are invited to

bring craft supplies (e.g. pencils, crayons, glue, scissors,

paper, etc), as well as children's books in good condition, 

to support the Nathaniel Mission's summer camp programs.

Look for the collection box in the Sanctuary foyer.

*****

SPRING STORMS - The central section of the U.S. has been

battered by recent tornadoes and floods.  You may donate to

support relief efforts this Sunday or next at Walnut Hill, cash

and checks (payable to Walnut Hill, memo: Spring Storms).  

Walnut Hill contributions will be sent to the affected area via 

our partner Church World Service.  Visit Spring Storms for a 

CWS situation and response report.

*****

CATALPA IN BLOOM - The Catalpa tree in the midst of

the playground is in bloom, a spectacular display!  Perhaps 

some blooms will remain on Sunday.  Be sure to have a

look.

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Greetings to all!

Memorial Day is upon us, the informal beginning of summer and, more

importantly, the day to remember those who have died in the service of

our country.  While not a "church holiday," it is nonetheless worthy of the

church's attention and its prayers…

Gracious God:

Your desire for the earth and its inhabitants is Peace,

but our experience has often included war,

which has cost us much in blood and treasure.

We pray for those men and women

who have given of themselves to the last measure

in the wars that have been part of our nation's history.

We honor their sacrifice and mourn with their survivors.

May their memory inspire us to work for the day

when nation shall not rise up against nation,

and neither shall they practice war any more.

Amen.

Anne Atchison, a member of Walnut Hill Church, departed this life on

May 20, 2019.  Arrangements for Anne include a service at Walnut Hill

Church on Friday, May 24, 11am.  Visit Milward Funeral Directors for more

details.

The lectionary texts for May 26, the Sixth Sunday of Easter…

Acts 16:9-15

Psalm 67

Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5

John 14:23-29

Blessed Are…an exploration of the Beatitudes of Jesus (Matt 5:1-12)

continues this Sunday, 10am, as we consider the 5th beatitude, "Blessed

are the merciful…"  Use reply email to request a study guide, which may

be used for individual reflection and/or to prepare for Sunday's

conversation. You might also want to check out this video (Mercy) as part

of your reflection/preparation.

Nathaniel Mission Summer Camp- We are currently gathering craft

supplies (pencils, crayons, paper, scissors, tape, etc) and children's books 

in support of the Nathaniel Mission's summer camp program.  Bring your 

donated items to Walnut Hill this Sunday or next. Cash/check donations

are also welcome.  Make your check payable to Walnut Hill Church 

(memo: Nathaniel Mission).

The Ration Challenge: Church World Service is sponsoring "The Ration

Challenge," June 16 - 23, to raise awareness of the experience of

refugees around the world, as well as to raise funds to support those

ministering with and to refugees.  Visit The Ration Challenge for more

information.

Thanks to all those who made last Sunday's spring potluck a "delicious"

success including our "chicken runners," kitchen team, chefs and diners.

It was a festive occasion!

Peace to all!

Mike Ward

P.S. - You can find Walnut Hill Church…

…on the web at www.walnuthillchurchky.org

…on Facebook at Walnut Hill Church

…on Instagram at walnuthillchurchky

Sunday at Walnut Hill Church - SPRING POTLUCK

This Sunday, May 19, at Walnut Hill Church…

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

SPRING POTLUCK

Blessed Are…,10am, Trinity Hall

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…

We continue our exploration of the Beatitudes (Matt 5:1-12)

with conversation around the 4th beatitude, Blessed are 

those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…, including

commentary by Cynthia Bourgeault.

Confirmation Study, 10am, Trinity Hall

Youth gather to explore their relationship to God and the Church.

Morning Worship, 11am, Sanctuary

Sermon - And There Was No More Sea

Text - Revelation 21:1-6

Recognition of Graduates

Faith Formation, 11am, Trinity Hall

Nursery Care and Classes for children and youth…

"Loving Others as God Loves Us" (John 13:31-35)

SPRING POTLUCK, Noon, Trinity Hall

Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert and join us for this

delicious Walnut Hill tradition.

*****

Nathaniel Mission Summer Camps - You are invited to

bring craft supplies (e.g. pencils, crayons, glue, scissors,

paper, etc) as well as children's books in good condition, 

to support the Nathaniel Mission's summer camp programs.

Look for the collection box in the Sanctuary foyer.