Greetings to all!
This Sunday, November 20, is the Sunday of Christ the King. What might
it mean in today's world for persons to acknowledge Christ as King?
Gary Wills offers some thoughts on the subject.
If Jesus did not come to establish a church, why did he come? He
said it over and over, from the outset. He brought us heaven's reign...
The word for "reign" is normally translated "kingdom," but that is a
misleading term. It suggests a place or political structure. The Christian
reign is the personal presence of Jesus...
How does one enter into heaven's reign?...One enters the heavenly
reign by only one avenue - love. That avenue not only leads to Jesus.
It is Jesus. "I am the path" (John 14:6). Augustine's words on this verse say
it all: "Where should we go but to him? And how should we go but by way
of him? So he goes to himself through himself, and we go to him by way of
him, and both of us - he and we - arrive at the Father.
(from What Jesus Meant)
The scripture lessons for Sunday, November 20, Christ the King:
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Men's Coffee: Men are invited to gather for coffee each Saturday morning,
8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. No program, just conversation. Stay
for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, November 20, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. This Sunday's conversation focuses on "Lost Christianities",
revealing the many approaches to Christian belief active in the years
following the life of Jesus.
The Children's Choir continues practicing each Sunday morning at 10am,
in Trinity Hall. All children through elementary age are invited to participate.
An Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, November 20,
7pm, at The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 3220 Lexington Road
(a.k.a. Nicholasville Road), just south of Brannon Crossing. The service is
sponsored by a six-church ecumenical cooperative, of which Walnut Hill
is a member.
Support the Catholic Action Center by bringing your used books, CDs,
DVDs, and VHS tapes to Walnut Hill any Sunday during November.
The CAC will sell the donated items and use the proceeds to support its
various ministries.
Congregational Meeting: Copies of the materials distributed at last
Sunday's congregational meeting are available in the Sanctuary foyer or
by request from the church office. Materials include the 2012 budget summary,
2012 detail budget, and statement of church assets,
In the Community: On Friday, November 18, 5pm - 8pm, at the Lexington
Opera House will be a showing of artwork by "homeless" veterans for whom
Lexington is "home." The showing is titled, "Please Don't Leave Me Homeless."
At 8pm, also at the Opera House, will be a presentation of "Please Don't Call
Me Homeless. I Don't Call You Homed," which is written and performed by
persons who have lived on the streets of Lexington. Both events are free and
open to the public. Donations to benefit the Catholic Action Center will be
accepted.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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