Greetings to all!
The recent nuclear saber rattling on the Korean peninsula is
reminiscent of the old "Cold War" days. Perhaps these thoughts
from Thomas Merton, written back in those days, still have some
relevance today.
We have to be convinced that there are certain things already
clearly forbidden to all [people], such as the use of torture, the
killing of hostages, genocide...The destruction of civilian centers
by nuclear bombing is genocide. We have to become aware of
the poisonous effect of the mass media that keep violence, cruelty
and sadism constantly present in the minds of ... people. We
have to recognize the danger to the whole world in the fact that
today the economic life of the more highly developed nations is
centered largely on the production of weapons, missiles, and
other engines of destruction. We have to consider that hate
propaganda, and the consistent nagging and baiting of one
government by another, has always inevitably led to violent
conflict. We have to recognize the implications of voting for
politicians who promote policies of hate.
(from Passion for Peace)
The scripture lessons for Sunday, April 14...
Acts 9:1-20
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, April 14, 10am,
in Trinity Hall. Sunday Conversations include a wide variety
of topics from week to week. Come enjoy a cup of coffee,
join the conversation, or just listen in.
Children's Choir - Children are invited to gather for music
and singing this Sunday, April 14, 10am, in Trinity Hall. The
children are preparing for an Earth Day Sunday (Apr 21)
presentation.
A Host(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this
Sunday, April 14. Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday,
or check the sign up sheet in the foyer to host a Sunday later
in the spring or summer.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather for a meal
and activities this Sunday, April 14, 5:30pm. Our activities will
focus on completing our preparations for Earth Day.
The Good Earth -an ecumenical Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 21, 4pm - 7pm.
4:00pm - Earth Day Fair: Congregation and organization
displays. Play and relax on the church grounds.
5:30pm - Picnic: Bring your own picnic to enjoy. Be sure
to bring picnic utensils, lawn chairs, blankets, etc.
6:30pm - Earth Day Worship: We will close the day with
worship outdoors.
(In case of rain, bring your picnic at 5:30pm for meal and
worship indoors.)
In the neighborhood: Walnut Hill members and friends are
invited to a post-Easter service of reflection and celebration
on Wednesday, April 10, 6:30pm, at Pax Christi Catholic Church
(4001 Victoria Way). The service (30 - 45 min) combines
traditional liturgy with contemporary praise music. Mike Ward will
participate in the service leadership. A potluck meal follows for
all who would like to stay.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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