Greetings to all!
Among his teachings Jesus offered two similar, yet slightly different,
commandments: "Love your neighbor as you love your self," and "Love
one another as I have loved you." Thomas Keating offers a brief
reflection on these words of Jesus.
To love one's neighbor as oneself is to respect the image of God in
our neighbor with all the rights which that dignity confers. To love
one another as Jesus loves us is to love one another in our humanness
- in our individuality and opinionatedness, in personality conflicts
and in unbearable situations. It is to continue to show love, no
matter what the provocation may be to act otherwise.
(from "Invitation to Love")
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, September 20:
Proverbs 31:10-31
James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8
Mark 9:30 - 37
FALL POTLUCK - The annual Fall Potluck is this Sunday, September 20,
immediately after morning worship. Bring a salad, side dish, or
dessert, and join us for this delicious Walnut Hill tradition. Don't
miss it! (By the way, we could still use a volunteer or two to help
with a couple simple details during the meal. Use reply email to
inquire.)
LTQ - "Living the Questions" video discussion series continues this
Sunday, September 20, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Feel free to join the
conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
WOMEN'S DINNER - Walnut Hill women are invited to gather for dinner on
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30pm, at Buddy's Bar and Grill. Our guest
for the evening will be Dr. Maureen A. Flannery, MD, who will speak
about alternative healing methods. Use the sign up sheet in the
Sanctuary foyer to rsvp, or contact Natalie Watt or Dorothy Brockopp.
MEN'S DINNER - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for dinner on
Tuesday, September 22, 6:00pm, at The Signature Club (Lansdowne
Drive). Our guest for the evening will be the Rev. Robert Sessum who
will talk with us about current issues facing the Episcopal Church
(USA) in particular and mainstream protestant denominations in
general. Use the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer to rsvp, or
contact Gene Brockopp.
CROP WALK - The 2009 CROP WALK will be held on Sunday, September 27,
3pm. The CROP WALK is an ecumenical event for all ages to raise
awareness and dollars in the work to relieve hunger locally and
globally. The 2.4 mile walk begins and ends at Second Presbyterian
Church and includes a good portion of downtown Lexington. Walnut Hill
Church will sponsor any Walnut HIll Walker in the amount of $35.
Walkers are welcome, but not required, to secure additional
sponsorships as well. For more information, or to join the Walnut
Hill team, or to sponsor a walker, contact Nell Horman.
A SACRAMENTS CLASS will be offered at 10am on Sunday, September 27.
All children and youth who have not yet completed Confirmation are
encouraged to attend. The class will equip children and youth to
understand the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion as they
witness and participate in them. Contact Lauren Fouts for more
information.
IN THE COMMUNITY: "The Susan G. Komen Race or the Cure" for breast
cancer will be held on Saturday, September 26. For more information
about running/walking or sponsoring a participant, contact Mary Diane
Hanna.
THANKS AND NEWS:
*Thanks to Ben Horman for his acolyte service last Sunday.
Elementary age girls and boys are welcome to serve as acolytes on
Sunday mornings. Parents may contact Mark Horman for more information.
*The prayers and thoughts of the congregation are offered to Martha
DeReamer and family on the occasion of the death of Martha's mother,
Mrs. Janice Ernst Laing.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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