Greetings to all!
Today is Earth Day, a good day to think about ways in which we might make a difference through our stewardship of the earth and its resources. Consider these ideas from "Tim," a fourteen year old. Perhaps Tim's ideas will prompt some ideas of your own.
I don't know what to do about the big stuff. But I know how we can start with some of the little stuff. (1) Recycle. Take the time to put the can into the recycling bin. And complete the cycle - only buy things that come in recycled containers. (2) Save Gas. Walk, ride a bike, rollerblade, whatever. But cut down on the gas. (3) Cut down on paper use. Use both sides of binder paper, photocopy back-to-back, and take a canvas bag to the store for carrying your groceries. (4) Get outside. Ask to have Sunday school, youth group, even worship outdoors somewhere. And let people share their stories about being close to nature. (5) Be 60-Minutes. Choose one company to research how it treats the earth, then tell people the facts - like your friends, your parents, even your congressperson. Tell the press while you're at it. And let the company know that you're telling the press. That ought to get some attention. So, five things. They don't stop global warming or fill in the hole in the ozone, but they are a start. Who knows? Maybe if everybody starts doing some of this little stuff, the big stuff will take care of itself.
(from Way to Live)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, April 26, the Third Sunday of Easter:
Exodus 19:1-9
Hebrews 11:8-12
Luke 9:57-62
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday, April 25, 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.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, April 26, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Feel free to join in the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
The Children's Choir will be practicing this Sunday, April 26, 10am, in anticipation of a presentation on Mother's Day. Look for Nell Horman in the basement of Trinity Hall or in the Children's Chapel.
The Vestry will meet this Sunday, April 26, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Men's Dinner - The next Walnut Hill Men's Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 6:00pm, at Buddy's. Our special guest for the evening will be Assistant Chief David Boggs who will talk with us and respond to our questions regarding the work of the Lexington-Fayette County police department. You may register to attend via reply email or the sign up sheet in the foyer of the Sanctuary. Contact Gene Brockopp for more details
Camp Sunday - It has become a tradition at Walnut Hill to designate a Sunday in the spring to be "Camp Sunday", a day to celebrate and support the ministry taking place at Cathedral Domain and Camp Burnamwood. This Sunday, April 26, will be Camp Sunday at Walnut Hill. We will welcome guests from Cathedral Domain and Camp Burnamwood as well as support these two ministries with our offering for the day.
Church Garden - At last report a few plots remain available in Walnut Hill's Church Garden. Walnut Hill members are invited to sign up for a garden plot in which they might raise the crop of their choice. This is a great opportunity for adults, youth, and children to get "close to nature". A garden sign-up sheet is available in the Sanctuary foyer. Contact John Ragland for more information.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Kim Bloomfield and Kathleen and Art Weinberg for providing our refreshments last Sunday.
*This is the last call for One Great Hour of Sharing collection boxes to be returned to the church for inclusion in this year's One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. After this Sunday, the offering received will be counted and sent to assist in disaster relief and refugee resettlement around the world.
*On a personal note, thanks to all for your ongoing encouragement to Barbara, William, and I in these days. Barb is doing much better!
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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