Greetings to all!
Thursday, May 7, is the National Day of Prayer. Established during the Truman administration, the National Day of Prayer presents an invitation for Americans, together and individually, to pray for our nation and its leaders. The following prayer might serve as a starting place for your reflection.
Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, sound learning, and an honorable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Make us who come from many nations with many different languages a united people. Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(from the Book of Common Worship)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, May 10, the Fifth Sunday of Easter:
Acts 8:26-40
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
Men's Dinner - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for dinner on Wednesday, May 6, 6pm, at Buddy's Restaurant. Our guest for the evening will be Assistant Chief David Boggs who will visit with us regarding the operations of the Lexington-Fayette County Police Department.
The Children's Choir will meet on Sunday, May 10, 10am, for final practice for their Mother's Day selection, which they will present at the beginning of the worship hour. Look for choir director Nell Horman in Children's Chapel or in the basement of Trinity Hall.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, May 10, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our focus for the morning will be discussion of the video series, "God and Empire," based on the work of New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. The
series explores how the New Testament message of the apostle Paul and others presented an alternative message and way of life to that of imperial Rome, and how that message might still call Christians to an alternate way of life today. Feel free to join the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
The Spring Potluck is coming on Sunday, May 17, immediately after morning worship. The Spring Potluck is a delicious Walnut Hill tradition and a great opportunity to spend a little extra time at table with each other. Please bring a salad, side dish, or bread. Meat, beverage, and a special "graduation dessert" will be provided. We are seeking a volunteer(s) to help with a few of the meal details. Use reply email or contact Lee Tucker or Mike Ward for more information about volunteering.
Camp Season is soon to be upon us. Walnut Hill children and youth have opportunity to attend one or both of two great camps, the Cathedral Domain and Camp Burnamwood. Schedules and applications for both camp programs are available at the church. Remember that Walnut Hill will underwrite 1/2 of the cost for any Walnut Hill child/youth attending a summer camp program at the Domain or Burnamwood.
Thanks, news, etc....
*Thanks to...Marian Congleton, Barbara Berryman, and Mary Ann Davis for providing our after worship refreshments this past Sunday; Carthel and Lisa Smith and Phil Bloomfield for their assistance serving the Sacrament last Sunday; Benjamin Horman for his service as an acolyte; Gene Brockopp for guiding our Sunday Conversation.
*The count is in for the One Great Hour of Sharing. Just over $350 was received through special gifts and the several coin collection boxes returned to the church on Easter Sunday. Our thanks to all those households participating in the OGHS. We will be sending this donation on to support disaster relief and refugee resettlement around the world.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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