Greetings to all!
We hear much about and, if we live long enough, experience the many
challenges of aging. Madeleine L'Engle expresses some "hopes" for
herself in regard to aging.
So my hope, each day as I grow older, is that this will never be
simply chronological aging - which is a nuisance and frequently a bore
- the old 'bod' at over half a century has had hard use; it won't take
what it did a few years ago - but that I will also grow into maturity,
where the experience which can be acquired only through chronology
will teach me how to be more aware, open, unafraid to be vulnerable,
involved, committed, to accept disagreement without feeling threatened
(repeat and underline this one), to understand that I cannot take
myself seriously until I stop taking myself seriously - to be, in
fact, a true adult. To be.
(from A Circle of Quiet)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, September 27:
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
WOMEN'S DINNER - Walnut Hill women are invited to gather for dinner on
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30pm, at Buddy's Bar and Grill (corner of
Euclid Ave. and High St.). Our guest for the evening will be Dr.
Maureen Flannery, MD, who will speak about alternative healing methods.
MEN'S COFFEE - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee and
conversation on Saturday, September 26, 8am, at Panera's on Richmond
Road. Feel free to stop in for as long or short a time as your
schedule allows. No rsvp required.
SACRAMENTS CLASS - 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 and participate more fully in the
sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. Contact Lauren Fouts for
more information.
LTQ - "Living the Questions" video discussion series continues this
Sunday, September 27, 10am, in Trinity Hall. The topic for this
Sunday: "Evil, Suffering, and a God of Love." Feel free to join the
conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
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, to join the Walnut Hill
team, or to sponsor a walker, contact Nell Horman.
ATHENS-CHILESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is seeking volunteers to serve as
tutors to work with children in reading and other subject areas.
Contact Natalie Watt for more information regarding this service
opportunity.
IN THE COMMUNITY: "The Susan G. Komen Race for 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 all who helped with and participated in last Sunday's Fall
Potluck. A delicious time was had by all.
*Thanks to the Rev. Bob Sessum who visited with our Men's Dinner
group on Tuesday, September 22. We are grateful for Bob's insights on
the Church gleaned over forty years of ministry practice. Thanks to
Gene Brockopp for coordinating the arrangements of the meal.
*David Burl Hamrick-Moore received the sacrament of Christian Baptism
on Sunday, September 20, during morning worship. We celebrate this
joyful occasion with David and his family.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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