weekly letter

January 14, 2009

 

Greetings to all!

 

With the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, the Inauguration, and all the ongoing national and global challenges swirling around us, consider these words from Dr. King.

 

     Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable.  Even a superficial look at history reveals that no social advance rolls in on the wheels of inevitability.  Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.  Without persistent effort, time itself becomes an ally of the insurgent and primitive forces of irrational emotionalism and social destruction.  This is no time for apathy or complacency.  This is a time for vigorous and positive action.

(from The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.)

The Scripture lessons for Sunday, January 18:

     Psalm 72:1-7

     1 Timothy 2:1-7

     John 18:33-38

 

Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday, January 17, 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.

 

Saving Jesus, a revolutionary exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium, is the title of a video discussion series scheduled to begin this Sunday, January 18, 10am, in Trinity Hall.  This Sunday's session, "Who Was Jesus?" explores the person of Jesus from an itinerant teacher to the Cosmic Christ.  Feel free to join in the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in. Childcare will be provided for infants and young children. 

 

Sunday Hospitality - Openings remain for our afterworship refreshments for upcoming Sundays including this Sunday, January 18.  Please use reply email to let us know if you would like to host or co-host this Sunday's refreshments.  Check the sign up sheet in the foyer of the Sanctuary for other available Sundays.

 

Men's Dinner - The next Walnut Hill Men's Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 6pm, at Buddy's (corner of Euclid Ave. and High St.).  We look forward to welcoming Mr. Al Smith, longtime Kentucky political commentator, as our special guest for the evening.  Please rsvp via reply email, the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer, or by contacting Gene Brockopp.

 

Women's Dinner - The next Walnut Hill Women's Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 6:30pm, at Buddy's (corner of Euclid Ave. and High St.).  Program to be announced.  Contact Natalie Watt or Dorothy Brockopp for more details.

 

The Souper Bowl of Caring is coming on Sunday, February 1, with delicious soup after worship and opportunity to support hunger relief efforts in central Kentucky.  In 2008, over 14,000 congregations participated nationwide, generating over 10 million dollars in donations.  All Walnut Hill donations will be sent to God's Pantry in Lexington.  Watch for more details.

 

Thanks, news, etc...

     *Thanks to...David Sharrard for leading our Sunday Conversation last Sunday; Kim Bloomfield and Derek Vaughan for their work with children and youth; the Vestry for providing our afterworship refreshments.

     *A silver vase for sanctuary flowers was dedicated by the Vestry on Sunday "in honor of Lee and Jim Tucker for their faithful service to Walnut Hill Church."

     *The thoughts and prayers of the congregation are expressed to Mark Horman and family on the occasion of the death of Mark's father.

 

Peace to all.

 

Mike Ward