Greetings to all!
This week's EOS reflection focuses on abundance and contentment
in the spiritual life and life in general. Along those lines, consider
these thoughts by Chérie Carter-Scott.
One of the most common human fears is scarcity. Many people are
afraid of not having enough of whatever it is they need or want, and
so they are always striving to get to some point in the future when
they finally have enough. They fool themselves into believing that
one day they will have everything "all set" - they will have all the
money they need, all the possessions they desire, all the love they
crave, all the success they strive for. But is anything ever really
enough? Did anyone ever really arrive "there"?
Scarcity consciousness arises as a result of what I call the "hole-in-
the-soul syndrome." This is when we attempt to fill the gaps in our
inner lives with things from the outside world. But like puzzle
pieces, you can't fit something in where it does not naturally belong.
No amount of external objects, affection, love, or attention can ever
fill an inner void. The void can only be filled by looking within. You
already have and are enough; revel in your own interior abundance
and you will never need to look elsewhere.
(from If Life is a Game, These are the Rules)
The scripture lesson for Sunday, March 23 is...
Psalm 34:1-10
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, Mar 23, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. The conversation for this Sunday is suggested by this
week's EOS focus, "A Joy that Tastes God."
The Children's Choir continues its spring season of gatherings for
music and singing this Sunday, March 23, 10am, in Trinity Hall. All
children through elementary age are invited to attend. The children's
choir is practicing music for presentation later in the spring.
A HOST(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this Sunday,
March 23. Use reply email to inquire about hosting this Sunday, or
check the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer to host a Sunday later
in the spring.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather at Walnut HIll
this Sun, Mar 23, 5:30pm, for activities related to serving our neighbors,
particularly by making sandwiches for guests at the Lexington Community
Inn.
*Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) is ongoing through Sunday, April 6.
This season's theme is "Traveling Your Road to Joy." You can participate
in EOS by...
*attending Sunday Conversations (10am), focusing on EOS themes.
*attending Sunday worship (11am), focusing on EOS themes.
*participating in an EOS small group. Use reply email or call the
church office (263-5304) to inquire about participating in an EOS small
group.
Sermon recordings during the EOS season are available on the Walnut Hill
Church website by visiting the link, "sermon recordings" .
Help Wanted! Walnut Hill Church is currently seeking to fill two part-time
staff positions:
-Nursery Caregiver - 2hrs/week, Sunday mornings
-Youth Activity Leader - 5 - 10 hrs/week, Sundays
Complete position descriptions are available online via these links:
Nursery Caregiver and Youth Activity Leader. Feel free to recommend
candidates, or invite candidates to contact the church office (263-5304).
The Vestry will meet this Sunday, March 23, at 9:30am, in the upstairs
office of Trinty Hall.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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