Greetings to all!
This Sunday, September 18, is our fall potluck, a wonderfully delicious
tradition at Walnut Hill. The spontaneous abundance of the potluck table
reminds me of a story told by Mother Teresa.
In Calcutta, we cook for nine thousand people every day. One day a
sister came and said, "Mother, there's nothing to eat, nothing to give the
people." I had no answer. And then by nine o'clock that morning a truck
full of bread came to our house. The government gives a slice of bread
and milk each day to the children at school. But that day - no one in the
city knew why - all the schools were closed suddenly. And all the bread
came to Mother Teresa.
See, God closed the schools. He would not let our people go without
food. And this was the first time in their lives, I think, that these people
had such good bread and so much of it. This way you can see the
tenderness of God.
(from In the Heart of the World)
The Scripture lessons for September 18, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost:
Exodus 16:2-15
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 9:9-13
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, September 18, 10 am, in
Trinity Hall. "Sunday Conversations" include a wide variety of topics
from week to week. Come, enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation,
or just listen in.
THE FALL POTLUCK will be held this Sunday, September 18, immediately
after morning worship. Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert. Don't miss
this delicious Walnut Hill tradition.
The 2011 CROP Walk to raise awareness and funds to address poverty,
locally and around the world, will be held on Sunday, September 25, 3pm,
at Second Presbyterian Church. You can support this event by walking
with the Walnut Hill Team (3 mile course through downtown), or by
sponsoring a Walnut Hill walker. Use reply email to request more
information.
Walnut Hill Men are invited to gather each Saturday morning, 8am, at
Paneras on Richmond Road, for coffee and conversation. This is an informal
gathering, no formal program, and no rsvp required. Feel free to drop by for
as long or short a time as your schedule permits.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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