Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

May 19, 2010

Greetings to all!

This Sunday, May 23, is the Day of Pentecost, a day to reflect on the

person and work of the Holy Spirit.  The website Patheos invited 

bloggers to answer (in 100 words or less) the question, "How is the 

Holy Spirit at work in the world today?"   Among those responding was

Monica Coleman of the Claremont School of Theology.

when we put the gospel

to hip hop

and host u2charists,

when we share the church building

with the Korean congregation,

when we preach against homophobia

when we break bread with jews and muslims,

when the teenagers lead worship

on a regular Sunday (not just youth day)

when we invoke the ancestors

and learn from their lives,

when we live at the borders

offering water to those in the desert

harbor to those in danger

and community when we don't fit in...

it is then that we speak in tongues

The Scripture lessons for this Sunday, May 23, the Day of Pentecost:

Acts 2:1-21

Romans 8:12-27

John 20:19-23

Focus Conversations:  Members and friends of Walnut Hill Church are

encouraged to participate in any/all of the following focus conversations,

which are part of the current inquiry process at Walnut Hill.  

Wed, May 19, 7pm - Buildings and Grounds

Thu, May 20, 7pm - Adult Education and Mission

Sun, May 23, after worship - Children and Youth

(All focus conversations will be held at Walnut Hill Church.)

Community Fund Grant Meeting - An open meeting will be held on Sunday,

May 23, 10am, in Trinity Hall to determine recipients of grants from the 

Walnut Hill Community Fund.  All those present on May 23 will have a part 

in the final grant making decisions.

The Children's Choir begins practice this Sunday, May 23, 10am, in Trinity

Hall, preparing for a Sunday morning presentation in June.  For more 

information, contact Nell Horman.

A Host(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this Sunday, May 23.

Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday, or check the sign up sheet in the

sanctuary foyer for a Sunday later in the spring/summer.

In the neighborhood:  Walnut Hill Church has received an invitation to 

participate in a Pentecost Eve Celebration on Saturday, May 22, 7pm, at 

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church (corner of Tates Creek and Armstrong Mill

Road).  Mike Ward will be participating in the service leadership.

Peace to all.

Mike Ward