Greetings to all!
The political season is heating up as we move toward election day in
November. "Politics" is one aspect of our common life that many people
"love to hate." The political world of Jesus' time was certainly much different
than ours. Common to both times, however, was/is the penchant toward
complaining about leaders of government. Jesus did not disagree with those
complaints; instead, he turned them into a lesson about our own living...
You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers
lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so
among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your
servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For
the Son of Man came not be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom
for many.
(Mark 10:42-45)
The Scripture lesson for Sunday, September 19:
Luke 10:25-37
Men's Coffee: Men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday, September 18,
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, September 19, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. We continue our conversation around the "Parables of Jesus," particularly
the parables of the "Friend at Night" and the "Unjust Judge" with their lessons
about faith. (see Luke 11:5-8 and 18:1-8)
The Fall Potluck is coming on Sunday, September 19, after morning worship.
Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert, and your appetite. We can use some
help with a few details regarding the meal including "chicken picker upper,"
"beverage coordinator," and "clean up captain." Use reply email to inquire how you
might help with one or another of these details.
A Walnut Hill Youth Gathering is scheduled for Sunday, September 19, 5pm at
Walnut Hill. Youth will be treated to all the pizza they can eat as they share
their interests and ideas for future youth activities. Contact Nelson Barnes for more
information.
The 2010 CROP Walk is coming on Sunday, September 26, 3pm. The CROP
Walk is an ecumenical event to raise awareness and funds for hunger relief
locally and around the world. You can support the CROP Walk by walking (3 miles)
or by sponsoring a walker. A sign up sheet for walkers and sponsors is available
in the Sanctuary foyer. Nell Horman is serving as our team leader.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Stephanie Prewitt and Derek Vaughan for their work with children
and youth this past Sunday; Robin and Wayne Doller and Heather and Hunter Hale
for providing our refreshments; John Ragland, Steve Atwood, and Barb Waldmann-
Ward for their work digging potatoes last Saturday morning.
*Madeline Bryher Hale, daughter of Heather and Hunter Hale, received the
sacrament of Baptism during morning worship on Sunday.
*The Big Blue Barrel was recently collected and weighed by the folks at God's
Pantry yielding 177 pounds of food for persons in central and eastern Kentucky. Thanks
to all who donated.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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