Greetings to all!
In this Sunday's Gospel lesson (see below), Jesus encounters a
surprising example of faith from an unexpected person. This story
offers an opportunity to reflect on what we mean by the word, "faith."
In his book, Seeds of Contemplation, Thomas Merton writes
several pages describing what faith "is not" before concluding...
Faith, then, is not just the grim determination to cling to a certain
form of words, no matter what may happen ... But above all, faith
is the opening of an inward eye, the eye of the heart, to be filled
with the presence of Divine light.
Ultimately faith is the only key to the universe. The final meaning
of human existence, and the answers to questions on which all
our happiness depends cannot be reached in any other way.
The scripture lessons for Sunday, June 2 ...
1 Kings 18:20-39
Galatians 1:1-12
Luke 7:1-10
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, June 2, 10am. This
Sunday's conversation focuses around the entertaining, strange,
and somewhat problematic Bible story of "Elijah and the Prophets
of Baal" (1 Kings 18:20-39). Come, enjoy a cup of coffee, join the
conversation, or just listen in.
Sunday School continues during the 11am worship hour for children
through elementary age. Each Sunday's lesson stands alone, so
do not let your summer travel schedule prevent your children from
attending on those Sundays when your family is in town.
A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, June 9,
immediately after morning worship, for the purpose of electing
two directors for the Walnut Hill Church Cemetery Association. Use
reply email or call the church office (263-5304) to request more
information regarding this Congregational Meeting.
Sunday Flowers: Volunteers are invited to provide Sunday flowers
for the decoration of the Sanctuary for several Sundays in
June (9, 16, 23). Use reply email or call the church office (263-5304)
for information regarding providing flowers for one of these Sundays.
Tornado Relief THANKS! Thanks to all who donated toward
Walnut Hill's outreach to those affected by the recent tornadoes in
Oklahoma and the midwest. Over $700 was received, which is being
sent to the affected area via Church World Service.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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