Greetings to all!
By this time next week it will all be over, the 2010 Campaign that is.
Between now and then is "election day." Stanley Hauerwas, professor
of ethics at Duke Divinity School, offers opportunity for self reflection and
a little humility in his "Prayer on Election Day."
Sovereign Lord, foolish we are, believing that we can rule ourselves by
selecting this or that person to rule over us. We are at it again. Help us
not to think it more significant than it is, but also give us and those we
elect wisdom enough to acknowledge our follies. Help us laugh at
ourselves, for without humor our politics cannot be humane. We
desire to dominate and thus are dominated. Free us, dear Lord, for
otherwise we perish. Amen.
(from Prayers Plainly Spoken)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, October 31:
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
John 18:33-38
Men's Coffee: Men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday, 8am, at
Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free to stop in for as long or short a
time as your schedule permits.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, October 31, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. This Sunday our conversation will focus on the famous
encounter between the Jewish teacher Jesus and the Roman governor
Pilate as told in the Gospel of John.
Children's Choir practice continues this Sunday, October 31, 10:15am, as
the children prepare for a Christmas season presentation. All
children through elementary age are invited to participate. Look for the
children in the "children's chapel" (weather permitting) or in Trinity
Hall. Contact Nell Horman for more information.
A Day in the Country: All ages are invited to an after worship cookout and
program on Sunday, November 7, at the country cabin of Derek and Neal
Vaughan. The menu will include traditional cookout fare. The program will
be a first person presentation on the life of Daniel Boone. The Walnut Hill
youth will be helping with the hosting of this event. You may rsvp via the sign
up sheet in Trinity Hall or by reply email.
Women's Luncheon: A Christmas season luncheon for women is being
planned. Two possible dates are being considered: December 9 or 15. You
may contact Natalie Watt to indicate your preference for one or the other of
these dates. You may also use reply email to indicate your preference.
"Pass the Stuffing Please," or perhaps it's "dressing" at your house. Whatever
it's called, Walnut Hill will be providing it (400 servings) for the Nathaniel
Mission's community Thanksgiving Dinner. You can sponsor a pan for $20.
Use reply email, or contact Lee Tucker, to sponsor a pan.
In the Community: Please Don't Call Me Homeless...I Don't Call You Homed
is the title of a production by the Actors Guild of Lexington based on the
stories of those who have experienced homelessness in Lexington. Walnut
Hill has been given a supply of free tickets for the November 5, 7pm,
performance at Pax Christi Catholic Church. Use reply email or call the
church office for more information or to request tickets.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Amy Dunavant, Amy Trail, and Derek Vaughan for their work
with the Sunday School children and youth last Sunday; Nell Horman for her
work with the children's choir.
*The Vestry will meet on Sunday, October 31, 9:30am, in Trinity Hall.
*The church vacuum cleaner has cleaned its last carpet. Before replacing it, as
must be done this week, we thought to ask if someone out there has an
upright vacuum cleaner in good condition that he/she might like to donate.
If so, let us know a.s.a.p.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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