Greetings to all!
November 1 was All Saints' Day, which we will observe at Walnut Hill this
Sunday, November 7. Dorothy Bass reflects on the practice of special days
to remember the saints of our lives.
Certain days call to mind and heart the sainted people of our own lives.
The ones we honor in the present will form the imagination with which we
approach the future. In communities, in households, and in our individual
hearts, therefore, we need to discern which to honor, year after year. What
are the days that can build us up in memory and hope? Often these are
days touched by mystery, days marked by death that ultimately become
celebrations of life. In Central America and among North Americans
involved in El Salvador's long struggle for justice, for example, some
whose lives were cut short are remembered on the dates of their deaths:
Maura Clarke, Ita Ford, Dorothy Kazel, and Jean Donovan on December 2,
Bishop Oscar Romero on March 24. In the United States, the birthday of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15 provides an annual occasion for
both recollecting his martyrdom and renewing his ideals. Such days exist
on a personal level, too, known only to the ones that hold them dear.
Mother's Day has become more special to me in recent years, ever since
my grandmother died on the following day. I remember our last
conversation - I am still grateful that I called her that Mother's Day - and
I remember her.
(from Receiving the Day)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, November 7, All Saints:
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Ephesians 1:11-23
Luke 6:20-31
(The sacrament of Holy Communion)
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, November 7, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. Our topic for the day will be, "The Making of a Saint," as we
explore whether a saint is "born" or "made." Come and enjoy a cup of
coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Children's Choir practice continues this Sunday, November 7, 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. (For adults attending Sunday
Conversations, supervision for children will be available in the Nursery beginning
at 10am. They will be escorted to Children's Choir at 10:15)
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, and a free will offering
will be received for the Youth Fund. You may rsvp via reply email.
"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 persons 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.
Also in the Community: Masjid Bilal (mosque) at 1545 Russel Cave Road
will host an open house on Sunday, November 7, 2 - 5 pm. All are welcome
to visit and learn about the Muslim community in Lexington.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Nell and Mark Horman for providing our after worship
refreshments last Sunday.
*The annual Congregational Meeting of Walnut Hill Church will be held
on Sunday, November 14, immediately after morning worship.
*Kim DeCamp will be participating this week in the Susan G. Komen
60-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for treatment of breast cancer. Our
good thoughts travel with Kim as she hits the road for great cause.
*The Women's Christmas Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December
9, at Noon, at the Idle Hour Country Club. Watch for more details.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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