Greetings to all!
This Sunday, February 14, is the observance of the Transfiguration of
the Lord. I appreciate Frederick Buechner's reflection on this gospel
story.
"His face shown like the sun," Matthew says, "and his garments became
white as light." Moses and Elijah were talking to him. There was a
bright cloud overshadowing him and out of it a voice saying, "This is
my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." The
three disciples who witnessed the scene "fell on their faces and were
filled with awe."
It is as strange a scene as there is in the Gospels. Even without a
voice from the cloud to explain it, they had no doubt what they were
witnessing. It was Jesus of Nazareth all right, the man they'd
tramped many a dusty mile with, whose mother and brothers they knew,
the one they'd seen as hungry, tired, footsore as the rest of them.
But it was also the Messiah, the Christ, in his glory. It was the
holiness of the man shining through his humanness, his face so afire
with it they were almost blinded.
Even with us something like that happens once in a while. The face
of a man walking his child in the park, of a woman picking peas in the
garden, of sometimes even the unlikeliest person listening to a
concert, say, or standing barefoot in the sand watching the waves roll
in, or just having a beer at a Saturday baseball game in July. Every
once and so often, something so touching, so incandescent, so alive
transfigures the human face that it's almost beyond bearing.
(from "Listening to Your Life")
The scripture lessons for Sunday, February 14, the Transfiguration of
the Lord:
Exodus 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2
Luke 9:28 - 36
MEN'S COFFEE - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee on
Saturday, February 13, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free to
stop in for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp
required.
SUNDAY CONVERSATIONS continue this Sunday, February 14, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. "Sunday Conversations" include a wide variety of topics
from Bible and theology, to spirituality and social issues. Feel free
to join the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen in.
Childcare during the conversation hour is available upon request.
Contact the church office (263-5304) to request childcare.
YOUTH DISCUSSION - Walnut Hill youth are invited to gather in the
upstairs office of Trinity Hall during the worship hour this Sunday,
February 14, to view and discuss one of the "Nooma" videos. Nooma
videos present issues that young people care about and want to talk
about in a format that fits their world.
HOST(S) NEEDED - A host(s) is needed for our after worship
refreshments this Sunday, February 14. Remember that refreshments
need not be elaborate. Just something simple to enjoy as we
fellowship after worship. Use reply email to inquire about hosting
this Sunday or check the sign up sheet in the sanctuary for available
Sundays later in the winter and spring. Thanks to all our Sunday hosts.
MEN'S DINNER - The next Walnut Hill Men's Dinner is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 23, 6pm, at Buddy's Bar and Grill. Our guest for
the evening will be University of Kentucky professor Dr. Graham Rowles
who will talk with us about issues related to aging in our society, a
topic of importance for all persons in terms of both social policy and
personal experience. Rsvp via the sign up sheet in the sanctuary,
reply email, or by contacting Gene Brockopp.
THE VESTRY will meet this Sunday, February 14, 9:30am, in Trinity Hall.
SOUPER BOWL REPORT - Thanks to all those who provided soup, enjoyed
the soup, and made donations on "Souper Bowl Sunday." In addition to
the good food and fellowship, $153 was received in support of the work
of God's Pantry to relieve hunger in central and eastern Kentucky.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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