Greetings to all!
Sixty-eight years ago today, June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied troops
landed on the beaches around Normandy, France. It is difficult, perhaps
impossible, for most of us to fully understand what that experience
must have been like for all those involved. It is an occasion to be mindful
of the horrific toll that war exacts from both nations and individuals, an
occasion to pray for an end to warfare in the present and future. General
Eisenhower's orders that day in 1944 included these words...
You are about to embark on the Great Crusade, toward which we have
striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The
hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.
In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other fronts,
you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the
elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and
security for ourselves in a free world...Good luck! And let us beseech
the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
(from Order of the Day: 6 June 1944)
In Memory: Jean (Schwert) Coplin departed this life on June 2. Jean and
her late husband, George Schwert, were faithful members of Walnut Hill
Church. A graveside service for Jean will be held at Lexington Cemetery
on Thursday, June 7, 11:30am. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 6,
5 - 7pm, at Milward-Southland.
Preaching for the next three Sundays at Walnut Hill Church:
*Sunday, June 10 - The Rev. Dr. John Cavendish
*Sunday, June 17 - The Rev. Rollin Tarter
*Sunday, June 24 - The Rev. Janet Prewitt
Sunday Conversations discussion programs will be dismissed for the
next three Sundays. Sunday Conversations will resume on Sunday,
July 1, 10am.
Nursery Care & Sunday School for children continue each Sunday
morning during the 11am hour.
Walnut Hill Youth (middle school and older) are invited to gather
for a meeting and activities at Walnut Hill on Sunday, June 10, 4pm.
Watch for more details.
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.
Walnut Hill "Pancake Ride" - Walnut Hill is cooperating with the
Bluegrass Cycling Club to host the "Walnut Hill Pancake Ride" on
Saturday, July 14. We will need several volunteers to prepare a pancake
breakfast and provide hospitality to our cycling guests. Use reply email if
you would like information on how you might help.
Midsummer Evenings Together - Plans are in process for a series of
three Wednesday evenings in July (11, 18, 25) to gather for a meal and
activities. Mark the dates on your calendar now.
Walnut Hill Hospitality: A Cookbook - Plans are in the works for a
Walnut Hill cookbook featuring dishes that we have shared together on
occasions such as seasonal potlucks, Souper Bowl Sunday, and our
regular after worship gatherings. Bring your recipe (including title, your
name, ingredients, and directions) to Walnut Hill any Sunday over the
next several weeks, and place your recipe in the collection envelope
posted on the bulletin board in the Sanctuary. You may also send your
recipe by reply email.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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