May 21, 2008
Greetings to all!
Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day (observed). Consider the following prayer authored by Reinhold Niebuhr in the mid-twentieth century, another time of turmoil and danger.
O Lord, guard those who guard us. Give them stout hearts and keep them from all cruelty or malice that no dishonor stain their power. Remind us how dearly our securities are bought, whether in peace or war, at the price of other people's toil and tears. Remind us all of your majesty which rules and overrules human ambitions and power, that we and all your children be not discouraged in defeat nor arrogant in the day of triumph.
Lead the nations and all who have dominion in them to a new day in which your power which stands over the power of nations will be freely acknowledged, and people may find peace and justice through a concord of wills under your will which is justice and mercy for all people. Amen.
(adapted from Justice and Mercy)
The scripture lessons for Sunday, May 25, the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
2 Samuel 1:17-27
Revelation 21:1-4
Matthew 6:24-34
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee on Saturday, May 24, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free to stop in for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
The Children's Choir is in session again for the next several Sundays (through June 8), at 10am, in the upstairs office of Trinity Hall. Look for Nell Horman who is leading the children in preparing for our Make a Joyful Noise weekend (see below).
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, May 25, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our focus for the conversation will be Memorial Day. Feel free to stop in, enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
A host(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this Sunday, May 25. Refreshments need not be elaborate, just something to gather around as we enjoy fellowship after the service. Use reply email or call the church office to volunteer.
Make a Joyful Noise... The second annual "Weekend Together" will be held June 6 - 8. Our theme will be Make a Joyful Noise: A Celebration of Music in the Life of the Church. Activities will be available for all ages including:
*Friday, June 6, 6pm - Dinner and Activities: We will begin the weekend with a catered dinner and activities for all ages. Nell Horman and Lauren Fouts will lead a music program for children. Adults will enjoy a program of hymn history and hymn singing led by Angela Hurley, closing with a service of "Evensong". Please rsvp for Friday's dinner by reply email, by phone (263-5304), or by the sign up sheet in the sanctuary foyer.
*Saturday, June 7, 9am - Activities for Children: Children will enjoy a morning of music and sign language, even making simple instruments of their own.
*Sunday, June 8, 10am - Activities for Children and Adults: Children will put the finishing touches on music to be presented during morning worship. Adults will enjoy a program of reflection and singing hymns from the "gospel tradition" as led by David Sharrard. At 11am we will conclude our weekend with a service rich in music and singing.
Refugee Resettlement Update: Nelson Barnes continues to guide resettlement work with our new neighbors Raghad, Rania, and Zahra. Special thanks to all those who have helped in the effort through their dollars, donated items, and time. Current needs include possible employment contacts and recreation activities for the children and/or family. Contact Nelson (519-0013 or nb@nelbar.com) for more information.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Ruth Sharrard, Patterson & Kim DeCamp, and a host of others who provided food for and helped clean up from our spring potluck last Sunday.
*Congratulations to soon-to-be high school graduates who were honored during worship last Sunday including: Shelby Hilliard, Sara Johnston, Meredith Swim, and William Ward.
*If you have not yet found a way to respond to recent natural calamities, including the Myanmar cyclone, China earthquake, and midwest tornadoes, Walnut Hill is now accepting donations to be sent via our ecumenical partner, Church World Service. A collection basked is available in the foyer of the sanctuary.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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