Greetings to all!
It is the "Graduation Season." Even as I write these words, the familiar strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" are sounding in Trinity Hall for children graduating from the Walnut Hill Day School, and so it will be at the commencement exercises of various high schools, colleges, and universities over these next several weeks. Whether or not we have students graduating this year, the season offers an opportunity for all to reflect on the important work of educating children and young people for what we hope will be a "good life." Peter Gomes reflects on this endeavor from his perspective as a member of the faculty at Harvard University.
So, we do not turn back but we forge ahead, encouraged by a generation of young people who as never before in modern times are prepared to lead in search for noble purpose, the truly good life, if we are prepared to help them to do so. They do not ask us to be their friends or their pals, for they have plenty of those of their own generation, and they do not ask us to be their dictators or moral tutors; they want to be free to make their own choices, and most are prepared to live with the consequences. They do, however, need us, and they want us to help them in formulating their choices and in acknowledging a wisdom greater than their own. They want to take consolation and encouragement from the failures as well as from the achievements of the past, and to share the benefits of our humanity as well as our wisdom. In short, they want us to live up to the ideals of collegiate life as sold to them by the artful prose and pictures of the admission brochures.
(from The Good Life)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, May 17, the 6th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 10:44-48
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, May 17, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our focus for the morning will be discussion of the video series, "God and Empire," featuring New Testament scholars John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg. In the video, Crossan and Borg explore how the Christian gospel offered an alternative to the Roman Empire's way of life and understanding the world. The gospel may still offer an alternative to "empire" living and thinking. Feel free to join the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
SPRING POTLUCK, Sunday, May 17, immediately after morning worship. Bring a salad, side dish, or bread. Meat, beverage, and a special "graduation dessert" will be provided. Don't miss this delicious Walnut Hill tradition.
A Weekend Together 2009 is coming on June 5 - 7, including a dinner and programs for all ages on Friday evening, children's activities on Saturday morning, and Sunday morning activities and worship. This year's theme is "The Fruitful Life." Lauren Fouts is coordinating activities for children. Our presenter for the adult program (Friday evening and Sunday morning) will be JoAnne Hilliard who will offer insights arising from her work as a "life coach." Mark the dates on your individual and family calendar, and watch for more details.
Newsletter Copy - Our spring/summer printed newsletter is currently in process. Copy submissions are welcome. Use reply email or contact the church office for information on submitting newsletter material to our editor, Lisa Smith.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Matt and Amy Trail for providing our after worship refreshments last Sunday; the Children's Choir for their Mother's Day presentation, and to Nell Horman for her work with the Children's Choir in the these recent weeks; Gene Brockopp for leading our Sunday Conversation.
*Fifteen Walnut Hill men gathered for a meal this past Wednesday. In addition to the meal and fellowship, they enjoyed an informative presentation by Assistant Chief of Police David Boggs. Our thanks to Chief Boggs for his presence and to Gene Brockopp for coordinating the dinner arrangements.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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