Greetings to all!
In his book, How Big is Your God?, Paul Coutinho shares a
story.
With Christmas coming, Grandma was out shopping for gifts
for her grandchildren. While she was at the toy store going
through her list and carefully selecting gifts, she noticed a
small homeless girl outside wistfully looking into the store.
Grandma's heart went out to this little girl. She invited her
into the store and asked her to pick out a gift for herself. As
they walked out of the store, the little girl held Grandma's
hand and looked into her kind eyes and asked, "Are you God?"
Grandma, somewhat embarrassed and somewhat touched,
said, "No, my dear, I am not God." "Then who are you?"
continued the little girl. Grandma thought for a moment and
said, "I am a child of God." The little girl, fully satisfied and
smiling, said, "I knew there was a connection."
The little girl in the story had given Grandma a wonderful
Christmas gift that day - a gift better than any gift Grandma
would ever give or receive for the rest of her life. She
realized her true identity as a child of God.
The scripture lessons for Sunday, August 26...
1 Kings 8:22-43
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee
each Saturday morning, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Rd.
No program, just coffee and conversation. Feel free to stop
by for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No
rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, August 26,
10am, in Trinity Hall. Our focus for the day will be a video
presentation, How Big Is Your God?, by Paul Coutinho.
A Host (s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this
Sunday, August 26. 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 summer/fall.
Youth (middle & high school) are invited to gather for activities
at Walnut Hill this Sunday afternoon, August 26, 5:30pm.
Thanks to all those who participated in our exploration and
celebration of older adult ministry this past Sunday, including
those who contributed to a Walnut Hill donation ($572) to
Faith In Action: Elder Outreach. For more information about
volunteering or receiving services through Faith in Action,
see www.fiaky.org or call 859-230-4801.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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