March 18, 2009
Greetings to all!
I recently saw a news item regarding the Dalai Lama and his lifelong advocacy on behalf of the Tibetan people, and in fact on behalf of all people. What an inspirational world figure he is. Consider these thoughts from "His Holiness."
We ourselves and all other beings want to be happy and completely free from suffering. In this we are all exactly equal. However, each of us is only one, while all other beings are infinite in number...if we try to help others as much as we can and have as few selfish thoughts as possible, we shall experience much happiness. Our life is not very long; one hundred years at most. If throughout its duration we try to be kind, warm-hearted, concerned for the welfare of others, and less selfish and angry, that will be wonderful, excellent; that is really the cause of happiness...So don't worry about the next life or nirvana; these things will come gradually. If within this life you remain a good, warm-hearted, unselfish person, you will be a good citizen of the world. Whether you are a Buddhist, a Christian or a communist is irrelevant; the important thing is that as long as you are a human being, you should be a good human being. That is the teaching of Buddhism; that is the message carried by all the world's religions.
(from comments on "The Eight Verses on Thought Transformation")
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, March 22, the Fourth Sunday in Lent:
2 Samuel 7:1-17
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, March 22, 10am, in Trinity Hall with focus on the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3). We will watch a video dramatization of the encounter and then talk about it. Feel free to attend and join the conversation, have a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
The Children's Choir continues to practice each Sunday morning, 10am, in the Children's Chapel (weather permitting) or in Trinity Hall. Nell Horman is working with the children to learn music and movements for presentation later in the spring. All children through elementary age are invited to participate.
Family Fellowship Hour Refreshments - The families of Sunday School children are bringing items for our after worship refreshments this Sunday, particularly of the picnic variety (chili, hot dogs/buns, chips, cookies, etc.) The entire congregation is invited to enjoy these fun refreshments as usual after worship on Sunday. There will also be some special service activities for children during Sunday School, as well as time for play after worship. Contact Lauren Fouts or the church office (263-5304) for more information regarding these special activities and refreshments.
Women's Dinner - The next Women's Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 6:30pm, at Buddy's. The program for the evening is "Walnut Hill Reaches Out," a roundtable discussion of ways in which Walnut Hill might reach out to the community in these difficult days. Use the sign up sheet in the foyer to rsvp. Contact Natalie Watt or Dorothy Brockopp for more information.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Lee Sturtevant and Tom Ward for providing our afterworship refreshments last Sunday; Ruth Sharrard for faithfully providing our flowers for worship each Sunday.
*We celebrate the birth of Alexis Brook Kelly Hanna to parents Chelsea Kelly and Brent Shelby Hanna.
*Walnut Hill Friend, William Davis Fishback, departed this life on Thursday, March 12. Services for Bill Davis were held at the Versailles Presbyterian Church with interment in the Versailles Cemetery.
*Lilies to decorate the Sanctuary for Easter are available to be sponsored at $14/plant. Sponsors are welcome to take their plants to enjoy at home after the Easter holiday. Contact Lee Tucker to sponsor a lily.
*The Athens-Chilesburg Elementary School 5th Grade Class Trip to Washington, DC, is ongoing this week. As you might recall, Walnut Hill sponsored 11 children to participate in this trip. Keep the children and their chaperones in your prayers for safety in their travels.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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