Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Greetings to all!

From our family relationships often arise both our greatest joys and our 

greatest anxieties, especially in regard to those loved ones who live their lives

beyond our immediate reach.  We rejoice in news of their accomplishments and 

good fortune; we grieve their losses; we worry about them in their struggles.

Consider this prayer for loved ones away from us, around which may be added 

our own particular joys, sorrows, or concerns.

Almighty God, we commend to your goodness

all who are near and dear to us,

wherever they may be today.

Watch over them;

provide for them;

bless them in body and soul;

at last bring them and us

into the perfect and eternal joy of heaven;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

(Henry Van Dyke, as found in the Book of Common Worship)

The Scripture lessons for Sunday, October 16...

   Exodus 33:12-23

   1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

   Matthew 22:15-22

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, October 16, as we focus on

Jesus' story of The Great Feast.  Good stories are made to be told, heard,

and told again.  So how might we tell the story of The Great Feast today?

Host Needed - A host(s) is needed for our refreshments this Sunday, October

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

in the Sanctuary foyer to host a Sunday later in the fall.

The Greatest Prayer is the title of a four-session study of the Lord's Prayer to

be held on Sunday afternoon's (Oct 23 & 30, Nov 6 & 13), 4:30 - 6:00pm at the 

home of Mike and Barb Ward (341 Albany Rd).  Use reply email to sign up

and/or reserve a copy of the study book, The Greatest Prayer, by John 

Dominic Crossan.  Study books may also be purchased individually, including

electronic versions. 

Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee and conversation

each Saturday morning, 8am, at Panera's on Richmond Road.  Feel free to

stop by for as long or short a time as your schedule allows.  No rsvp required.

The Kentucky Council of Churches will hold its 64th Annual Assembly,

October 27 - 28, at Faith Baptist Church in Georgetown.  This year's theme,

"Who Is My Neighbor?", will focus on immigration policy, issues, and ministry.

Look for program pamphlets in the Sanctuary foyer or check out the KCC

website,   www.kycouncilofchurches.org (click the "Events" tab).

Peace to all.

Mike Ward