weekly letter

February 11, 2009

 

Greetings to all!

 

Tomorrow, February 12, is Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday.  In observance of that day, consider these words spoken by Lincoln on the occasion of his annual message to Congress on December 1, 1862.

 

     ...Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history.  We of this Congress and this administration, will be remembered in spite of ourselves.  No personal significance, or insignificance, can spare one or another of us.  The fiery trial through which we pass, will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.  We say we are for the Union.  The world will never forget that we say this.  We know how to save the Union.  The world knows we do know how to save it.  We-even we here- hold the power, and bear the responsibility.  In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free - honorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve.  We shall nobly save, or meanly lose, the last, best hope of earth.  Other means may succeed; this could not fail.  The way is plain, peaceful, generous, just - a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless.

(from The Words Lincoln Lived By)

The Scripture lessons for Sunday, February 15:

     Genesis 3:14-24

     Matthew 12:22-31

(This Sunday's Scripture lessons are selected with the Lincoln birthday in mind.)

 

Women's Dinner TONIGHT- Walnut Hill Women are invited to gather for dinner on Wednesday, February 11, 6:30pm, at Buddy's (corner of Euclid Ave. and High St.).  Dr. Emily Askew, Professor of Theology at Lexington Seminary, will be the speaker.  Contact Natalie Watt or Dorothy Brockopp for more information.

 

The Walnut Hill Working Group will be in session this Sunday, February 15, 10am, in Trinity Hall.  The Walnut Hill Working Group is simply an opportunity for members and friends to gather and discuss issues related to Walnut Hill's life and ministry.  This Sunday's Working Group will focus on the Walnut Hill Cemetery, providing information and exploring ways to enhance our stewardship of this Walnut Hill treasure.  Come and be part of the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.

 

The Walnut Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, February 15, immediately after morning worship.  The business of the annual meeting includes election of officers, the treasurer's report, and other business as might come before the association.  All persons with business for the annual meeting are asked to contact Mark Horman in advance of the meeting day.  All members of Walnut Hill Church are members of the cemetery association and are encouraged to attend. 

 

Saving Jesus, a video discussion series exploring Jesus Christ for the third millennium, will return on Sunday, February 22, 10am, in Trinity Hall.

 

Men's Dinner - The next Walnut Hill Men's Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 6:00pm, at Buddy's (corner of Euclid Ave. and High St.).  Mr. Tom Martin, editor of Business Lexington, will be the speaker.  Contact Gene Brockopp or use the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer to RSVP.

 

Thanks, news, etc...

     *Thanks to...Julia and Charlie Snow, Mary Diane and Lyle Hanna for providing our refreshments last Sunday; Whitty Rea for her work with the children; Lisa Smith for her work editing the Walnut Hill Newsletter.

     *Cathedral Domain Camp is seeking congregational contact persons to receive and share information between the Camp and local congregations.  Contact Mike Ward if you would be interested in serving as a camp contact person for Walnut Hill.

 

Peace to all.

 

Mike Ward