Greetings to all!
Father's Day provides an occasion to reflect upon the often
complicated relationships that we experience in our families. In
his book, Here and Now, Henri Nouwen reflects on the possibilities
of such relationships in the context of Jesus' words about "leaving"
father and mother (MK 10:29-30).
One of the most beautiful things that can happen in a human
life is that parents become brothers and sisters for their children,
that children become fathers and mothers for their parents, that
brothers and sisters become friends and that fatherhood,
motherhood, brotherhood, and sisterhood are deeply shared by
all the members of the family at different times and on different
occasions.
But this cannot happen without leaving. Only to the degree
that we have broken the ties that keep us captives of an imperfect
love can we be free to love those we have left as father, mother,
brother, sister and receive their love in the same way...The great
mystery of leaving father and mother is, indeed, that their limited
love will multiply and manifest itself wherever we go, because
only insofar as we leave, can the love we clung to reveal its true
source.
The scripture lessons for Sunday, June 16 ...
*Proverbs 4:1-9
*1 John 2:7:-17
*Luke 15:11-32
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, June 16, 10am,
in Trinity Hall. Our focus for this Sunday will be The Changing
Role of Fathers. Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation,
or just listen in.
Our music for this Sunday's morning worship will be a bit different
than usual. Julia Eastin Dubowy will be accompanying our
congregational singing on the guitar as well as presenting several
Father's Day selections of her own composition.
A Host(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this
Sunday, June 16. Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday,
or check the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer to host a Sunday
later in the Summer.
Sunday Flowers: Volunteers are invited to provide Sunday flowers
for the decoration of the Sanctuary for several Sundays in June
(including June 16 & 23). Use reply email or call the church office
(263-5304) for information regarding providing flowers for either of
these Sundays.
The 2nd Annual Walnut Hill Pancake Ride is scheduled for
Saturday, July 13, 9am, at Walnut Hill Church. Check the sign up
sheet in the Sanctuary foyer or use reply email to inquire about
volunteering.
In the Community: The Day School of Good Shepherd Episcopal
Church is sponsoring a Tennis Fundraiser and Silent Auction at the
Lexington Tennis Club on Saturday, June 15, 6pm - 10pm. For more
information, call 859-256-0042.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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