Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, January 16, 2013


Greetings to all!

Monday, January 21, is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday. There will 
be numerous opportunities available for all to reflect on the day and its 
themes.  Check out  www.uky.edu/MLK/schedule.html   for a description 
of activities related to the annual commemorative march and program 
in downtown Lexington.   In the meantime, consider these words from 
Dr. King.

Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable.  Even a  superficial 
look at history reveals that no social advance rolls in on the wheels of 
inevitability.  Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, 
suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of 
dedicated individuals.  Without persistent effort, time itself becomes an 
ally of the insurgent and primitive forces of irrational emotionalism and 
social destruction.  This is no time for apathy or complacency.  This is a 
time for vigorous and positive action.
(as found in The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.)

The scripture readings for Sunday, January 20...
Isaiah 62:1-5
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, January 20, 10am, in
Trinity Hall.  Our focus for the day will be "The Same, But Different," 
a conversation about how our perceptions and attitudes regarding 
race have changed, or not, over the years. Come enjoy a cup of coffee,
join the conversation, or just listen in.

Three Short Stories, an informal scripture study, continues this 
Sunday, Jan 20, 4pm, at the home of Mike Ward (341 Albany Rd). 
Our focus for the day will be the story of Jonah, a prophet who knew
too much.   

Youth Activities Leader:  Walnut Hill Church is currently seeking a
Youth Activities Leader to enhance its ministry with and to youth
(middle and high school).  This is a part-time, compensated, position.  
A job description is available by request from the church office.  Please
share this information with persons of your acquaintance that you
think might fit this ministry opportunity at Walnut Hill.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18 - 25:  Begun in
1908, the WPCU provides opportunity to affirm the unity of the Body
of Christ, and invites the Church, east and west, north and south,
Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant to reflect together around a 
common theme.  These year's theme is "What Does the Lord Require
of Us?" arising from the question raised by the prophet Micah.  
Walnut Hill members and friends are invited to a local observance 
of the WPCU on Sun, Jan 20, 7pm, at Pax Christi Catholic Church.

The Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington will
be held, February 21 - 23, in Lexington.  Walnut Hill is invited to send 
observer delegates to attend this festive and informative event. Use 
reply email to inquire about serving as a Walnut Hill delegate to all, 
or part, of this year's convention.

Peace to all.

Mike Ward

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