Greetings to all!
We are in the middle of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan 18 -25),
a century-old observance celebrating, exploring, and encouraging the unity
of Christians across denominational, national, and ethnic boundaries. Each
year's observance focuses on a theme suggested by a branch of the global
church. This year's theme, Has Christ Been Divided, is chosen by the churches
of Canada, and invites reflection around the text of 1 Corinthians 1:13.
Consider these thoughts from the introduction to this year's theme and text.
Canadians live in a country that is marked by diversity in language,
culture, and even climate, and we also embody diversity in our expressions
of Christian faith...Paul's letter addresses us within our diversity and invites
us to recognize that as the church in our particular places we are not to be
isolated or to act over against each other, but rather to recognize our inter-
connectedness with all who call upon the name of the Lord.
When we consider the many blessings and gifts of God made manifest
in our country and peoples, we begin to recognize that we must treat one
another, and the very land from which we derive our living, with dignity and
respect. This recognition has called us to confession and repentance, and to
the seeking of new and sustainable ways of living on the earth. It has raised
our consciousness about how God has blessed us all, and that no one group
can decide how to use these resources without hearing and including the
voices of our fellow Christians in seeking the ultimate goal of Christian unity.
(as found on the website of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interrelgious
Institute, www.geii.org)
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be observed with an ecumenical
worship service on Sun, Jan 26, 7pm, at Pax Christi Catholic Church. This
service is sponsored by the Lexington ecumenical cooperative of which
Walnut Hill Church is a member congregation. All members and friends of
Walnut Hill Church, and the public, are invited to attend.
The scripture lessons for Sunday, January 26...
Isaiah 9:1-4
1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Matthew 4:12-23
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee each Saturday
morning, 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, January 26, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. In keeping with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, our conversation
will focus on church unity, its possibilities and prospects, and what (if any)
difference such unity makes for us.
The Church's 7 Deadly Secrets book discussion will be held on Sun, Jan 26,
4:00pm - 5:30pm, at the Brockopp residence. This Sunday's discussion will
focus on chapters 3 & 4.
Sermon Recordings, weekly email letters, the church calendar, and other
information can be found on the Walnut Hill website: www.walnuthillchurchky.org .
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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