Greetings to all!
The events of this past weekend have drawn our attention to the
great continent of Africa, particularly the nation of Kenya. Africa
has experienced more than its share of conflicts and troubles, but
it also possesses deep cultural and spiritual traditions. Consider
this prayer arising from Nandi, a highland region in Kenya.
O God, turn your ear to hear me. Protect my children and my
cattle, and even if you are weary, please be patient and listen to
my prayer. Under the dark cloak of night, the splendor of your
world sleeps on, invisible to us. And when your sun moves
across the sky each day, I continue to pray to you. May the spirits
of our departed ancestors, who can still exercise their influence
on us, keep guard over us, from their places beyond the earth.
(from An African Prayer Book, edited by Desmond Tutu)
The scripture lessons for Sunday, September 29:
*Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15
*1 Timothy 6:6-19
*Luke 16:19-31
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, September 29,
10am, in Trinity Hall. Sunday Conversations include a variety of
topics from week to week. Watch the Friday update for details
regarding this Sunday's conversation.
The 2013 Lexington Area CROP Walk will be held on Sunday,
September 29, 3pm, at 2nd Presbyterian Church. This
intergenerational event supports hunger relief efforts locally
and around the world. Walnut Hill will sponsor any WHC
member who walks with the Walnut Hill team. For more
information regarding the CROP Walk, visit CROP Walk Info.
EXPLORING OUR SPIRITUALITY (EOS), season four, is
coming in October. This season's theme, Entering the School
of Your Experience, invites exploration and practice of
contemplative living. Small groups are planned for Sunday
evening, Monday evening, and a weekday morning. Use
reply email for more information.
ACE Trip Sponsorship: Once again Walnut Hill is sponsoring
students to participate in the Athens Chilesburg Elementary
School 5th Grade trip to Washington, DC. This year's trip will
take place in October. Walnut Hill has committed to sponsor
5 students ($534/each) who otherwise would not have the
financial means to do so. Contributions toward this sponsorship
are welcome. Make checks payable to Walnut Hill Church,
designated "ACE Trip."
In the community:
*The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass will hold its
annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, October 17, at
Central Baptist Church. Keynote speaker will be the Rev.
Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, former General Secretary of the
National Council of Churches, co-author of the Charter for
Compassion, and chair of the Global Peace Initiative for
Women. Tickets are $20/person. For more information, contact
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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