Greetings to all!
Below please find a communication lately received from Bishop Stacy
Sauls of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are all shocked and deeply distressed to hear about the earthquake
in Haiti and with the emerging details of the devastation. Our
Diocese has been blessed to be a companion Diocese of Haiti since
2003, and we have many friends there and important links to ministry.
Not the least of our connections is that Reynold Alcuis, the Resident
Manager at St. Agnes' House, is a native of Haiti and, of course,
still has many family members there. Not all of Reynold's family has
yet been accounted for. We are beginning to hear from our friends in
Haiti. I will keep you informed as more news comes.
For now, I am asking that every congregation take a special collection
for at least the remaining Sundays in January, and if possible,
beyond...Other needs may be identified in the days and weeks ahead to
which we can be more directly related. For now, however, there is no
doubt that the immediate need is for relief fueled by our financial
gifts. Thank you for what I know will be a generous and heartfelt
response.
Faithfully yours,
Stacy F. Sauls
Bishop of Lexington
WALNUT HILL RESPONDS: As of today, Walnut Hill has sent $1,527 to our
ecumenical partner Church World Service in support of its relief
efforts in Haiti. Baskets will continue to be available in the
Sanctuary foyer to receive your gifts for the weeks ahead, and we will
forward gifts to CWS as they are received. As information is received
regarding more direct needs, we will turn our attention in those
directions. Thanks for your compassion and generosity.
THE SCRIPTURE LESSONS for Sunday, January 24:
Nehemiah 8:1-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Luke 4:14-21
SUNDAY CONVERSATIONS continue this Sunday, January 24, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. Our focus for Sunday will be "Beyond the Biography of
Jesus," a video presentation by Dr. Alexander Shaia, offering a new
way of interpreting the gospels, not as biographies of Jesus, but
rather as responses to particular questions being asked by followers
of Christ in their day. Feel free to enjoy a cup of coffee, join the
conversation, or just listen in. Childcare is available upon
request. Let us know by reply email if you would like to have
childcare available for your little one during the 10am hour. We are
happy to provide it.
YOUTH CONVERSATIONS: Walnut Hill Youth (middle and high school) are
invited to a "Youth Conversation" this Sunday, January 24, during the
11am worship hour. The focus of our Youth Conversations continue to
be the Nooma video series presenting issues of faith and life in non-
traditional ways.
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY: A host(s) is needed for our after worship
refreshments this Sunday, January 24. Let us know by reply email if
you would like host, or co-host, our refreshments this Sunday. Check
the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary for open Sundays later in the
winter. Thanks to all our Sunday hosts.
WALNUT HILL COMMUNITY GARDEN: (The following was lately received from
Glenna Fay, who is working with John Ragland in organizing this year's
garden.) - "I am starting to get the garden organized for the spring.
People can contact me to inquire or sign up. They can do a whole plot
or half if they think a whole one is too much. I will be glad to share
some 'lazy gardener' methods with people - all the fun (planting and
harvesting) and little of the work (weeding and watering) and organic
to boot!" Let us know by reply email if you are interested in working
a garden plot this year, and we will put you in contact with Glenna.
THANKS TO...Natalie Watt for her assistance in working with the
children's class last Sunday; the Sharrards for providing our after
worship refreshments.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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