Greetings to all!
Nelson Mandela has been in the news lately, primarily because
of his failing health. Watching one news report, which included
some video footage, I thought about all that Mr. Mandela has
experienced in his life, and the wisdom gained from that from
that experience. Consider these words from a letter written by
Mr. Mandela during his imprisonment on Robben Island.
In judging our progress as individuals we tend to concentrate on
external factors such as one's social position, influence and
popularity, wealth and standard of education. These are, of
course, important in measuring one's success in material matters,
and it is perfectly understandable if many people exert themselves
mainly to achieve all these. But internal factors may be even more
crucial in assessing our development as a human being. Honesty,
sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity,
readiness to serve others - qualities which are within easy reach
of every soul - are the foundation of one's spiritual life.
(from Notes to the Future)
The scriptures lessons for Sunday, May 5...
Acts 16:9-15
Revelation 21:10, 21:22 - 22:5
John 5:1-9
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee
on Saturday mornings, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road.
Feel free to stop by for as long or short a time as your schedule
allows. No rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, May 5, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. We will continue our conversation prompted by ideas
raised in Richard Rohr's book, The Immortal Diamond. Come enjoy
a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
The Spring Potluck is coming on Sunday, May 19. Mark your
calendar, and plan to join us for this delicious Walnut Hill tradition.
We are currently welcoming volunteers to help with some of the
details of this event. Use reply email to volunteer.
Calling all Graduates! On Sunday, May 19, we will be recognizing
Walnut Hill youth graduating from high school. We do not want to
leave anyone out, so please let us know (by reply email) if you have
a young person in your household graduating from high school this
spring.
In the neighborhood:
*Global Warming: A Climate Wakeup Story will be presented
on May 8, 7pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Lexington.
This event is sponsored by KY Interfaith Power and Light, one of the
organizations present at our recent Earth Day festival. For more
information, visit http://kentuckyipl.org/050813.html .
*The Grape Gallop, 5K run/walk, will be held at the Jean Farris
Winery on May 11. Registration proceeds benefit the Lexington
Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Jean Farris
Winery or Body Structure Fitness Facility.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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