Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Greetings to all!

In his essay, "Pilgrimage to Nonviolence," Martin Luther King, Jr.

described the people and experiences that influenced his convictions

regarding the possibilities and methods of social change.  Though

written decades ago, his concluding thoughts have a contemporary 

ring to them.

The past decade has been a most exciting one.  In spite of the tensions

and uncertainties of this period something profoundly meaningful is

taking place.  Old systems of exploitation and oppression are passing

away; new systems of justice and equality are being born.  In a real

sense this is a great time to be alive.  Therefore, I am not yet discouraged

about the future.  Granted that the easygoing optimism of yesterday is

impossible.  Granted that we face a world crisis which leaves us standing

so often amid the surging murmur of life's restless sea.  But every crisis

has both its dangers and its opportunities.  It can spell either salvation or

doom.  In a dark, confused world the Kingdom of God may yet reign in 

the hearts of men.

(as found in Strength to Love)

The scripture lessons for Sunday, January 15...

1 Samuel 3:1-10

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

John 1:43-51

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, January 15, 10am, in 

Trinity Hall.  Our conversation for the morning will focus on an excerpt

from Wendell Berry's novel, Andy Catlett: Early Travels.  Come enjoy a

cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.

Walnut Hill RENEW is coming in Lent 2012 with opportunities for 

worship, reflection, fellowship, and action around the theme, "The Lord's

Call..." A brief, informational meeting for congregational leaders and

other interested persons will be held this Sunday, January 15, in the 

Sanctuary, immediately after morning worship. 

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

Saturday morning, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road.  Feel free to 

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

required.

Sunday Hospitality - A new sign up sheet has been posted in the 

Sanctuary foyer with plenty of openings for hosting our after worship

refreshments.  Check your calendar and sign up to host a Sunday 

upcoming.  Thanks to all our after worship hosts!

In the Community:

*The Dream Alive Program, featuring Joe Rogers, will be presented

at Transylvania University's Haggin Auditorium on Thursday, January 12,

7pm. See  www.transy.edu  for more information.

*MLK Day events abound including the "Freedom March" at 10am

Monday, January 16, beginning and ending at the Main Street entrance 

to Heritage Hall.  A commemorative program featuring Dr. Marc Lamont

Hill begins at 11am in Heritage Hall.  See  www.uky.edu/MLK/  for more

information.

*Tuesday evening (7pm) gatherings at Pax Christi Catholic

Church around the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity theme, "We 

Will All Be Changed..."  Check the fliers in the Sanctuary and Trinity Hall

for more information.

Peace to all!

Mike Ward