Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Greetings to all!

The human mind can, in one moment, be the source of our most 
inspiring imaginations and dreams, and in the next moment be the
source of our most burdensome worries and doubts.  Henri Nouwen
reflects on the always active mind.

Our minds are always active.  We analyze, reflect, daydream, or 
dream.  There is not a moment during the day or night when we are
not thinking.  You might say our thinking is "unceasing."  Sometimes
we wish that we could stop thinking for a while; that would save us
from many worries, guilt feelings, and fears.  Our ability to think is a
great gift, but it is also a source of great pain.  Do we have to be
victims of our unceasing thoughts?  No, we can convert our 
unceasing thinking into unceasing prayer by making our inner 
monologue into a continuing dialogue with our God, who is the
source of all love...Let us break out of our isolation and realize that
Someone who dwells in the center of our beings wants to listen
with love to all that occupies and preoccupies our minds.
(adapted from Bread for the Journey)

In the Community:  In observance of the International Day of Peace,
The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass invites all people to gather
and pray for one day of "ceasefire" in our world.  This prayer gathering 
will be held on Thursday, September 20, 7pm - 8:15pm, at Woodland 
Christian Church (530 East High Street).

The lectionary lessons for Sunday, September 23:
Proverbs 31:10-31
James 3:13 - 4:8
Mark 9:30-37

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, September 23, 10am,
as we explore "stages of faith."  Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join the
conversation, or just listen in.

Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather at Walnut Hill
this Sunday afternoon, September 23, at 5:30pm.  

Dinner & Program - Walnut HIll men and women, and guests, are
invited to gather for dinner on Thursday, September 27, 6:30pm
at the Bronte Bistro at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.  Our special guest
for the evening will be State Rep. Kelly Flood (75th District) who 
will talk with us about her experiences in state government as well
as engage in conversation with us about this political season.
RSVP via reply email, the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer, or
by phone to church office (263-5304).

Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) will begin in late September.  EOS is
a program of small group meetings, Sunday morning conversations, 
and individual activities intended to deepen one's spiritual experience.
Small group registration is now open.  Use reply email to inquire about
participating in a small group this fall.

The CROP Walk is coming on Sunday, September 30, 3:00pm, at
Second Presbyterian Church.  The CROP Walk is an ecumenical 
event to raise funds for hunger relief locally and around the world.
You may join the Walnut Hill effort by walking with the WHC team
or by sponsoring a walker.

Firewood - Walnut Hill has lately taken down a couple trees on the
church property along the driveway.  You might have seen the cut 
wood stacked there.  This wood is free for the taking.  Help yourself!

Peace to all.

Mike Ward
 

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