Greetings to all!
Henri Nouwen tells the story of a brief encounter with Mother Teresa.
Once, quite a few years ago, I had the opportunity of meeting Mother
Teresa of Calcutta. I was struggling with many things at the time and
decided to use the occasion to ask Mother Teresa's advice. As soon as
we sat down I started explaining all my problems and difficulties -
trying to convince her of how complicated it all was! When, after ten
minutes of elaborate explanation, I finally became silent, Mother
Teresa looked at me quietly and said: "Well, when you spend one hour
a day adoring your Lord and never do anything which you know is wrong,
you will be fine!"
Reflecting on this brief but decisive encounter, I realize that I had
raised a question from below, and that she had given an answer from
above. At first, her answer didn't seem to fit my question, but then
I began to see that her answer came from God's place and not from the
place of my complaints. Most of the time we respond to questions from
below with answers from below. The result is more questions and more
answers and, often, more confusion.
Mother Teresa's answer was like a flash of lightning in my darkness.
I suddenly knew the truth about myself.
(from Here and Now)
Our Scriptures and sermons continue to be in response to your
questions. The question for this Sunday, July 26: What about the Holy
Spirit?
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, July 26:
Genesis 1:1-5
Romans 8:18-30
John 16:4-15
LTQ2 - "Living The Questions 2.0" begins this Sunday, July 26, 10am,
in Trinity Hall. LTQ2 is a series of video presentations exploring
Christianity. Each 20 minute video segment includes conversations
with leading voices of faith regarding theological issues, and
specific spiritual practices and disciplines. Group conversation
follows the video. Feel free to join the conversation, enjoy a cup of
coffee, or just listen in.
MEN'S DINNER - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for dinner on
Thursday, July 23, 6pm, at Buddy's Restaurant. Our guest for the
evening will be Mr. Al Smith, long time Kentucky political
commentator. Contact Gene Brockopp, or call the church office
(263-5304) for more information.
HOPE CENTER - Travel size toiletry items (shampoo, soap, toothpaste,
etc) are being gathered for the Hope Center. You may bring these back
from your travels or purchase them locally. At the end of the summer
season, we will send them to the Hope Center for distribution to their
clients, for whom larger quantity sizes are not practical. You may
place your unopened toiletry items in the box marked "Hope Center" in
the foyer of the Sanctuary.
THANKS, NEWS, ETC...
*Thanks to...Kathleen Egner for her service at the organ last Sunday;
Natalie Watt for leading the children's Sunday School class; ...Glenna
and Phil Fay for providing our after worship refreshments.
*Ms. Susie Basham, from God's Pantry, visited Walnut Hill last
Sunday. On behalf of God's Pantry, Ms. Basham received a $4,000
donation from Walnut Hill in support of the work of God's Pantry in
central and eastern Kentucky.
*Benjamin Horman and Kaden Moreno attended camp at Cathedral Domain
last week. Be sure to ask Benjamin and Kaden about their experience.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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