Greetings to all!
I recently attended a presentation by Paul Prather, Pentecostal
preacher and Herald Leader columnist. I was impressed by Paul's
generous spirit and down-to-earth approach to issues, including his
observations about the "labels" we use to describe others. Consider
a few excerpts from Paul's essay titled, "No Label Fits All."
As a culture, we tend to label people and dump them into broad
categories. We call them liberals, fundamentalists, Catholics, Jews,
gays, rednecks, blacks, whites, Muslims, skinheads, Goths, the
media - and having done so, we feel comfortable in dismissing them,
assuming we know all their habits, tastes and opinions....
You could easily classify me according to any one of a slew of
labels. I'm male. I'm middle-aged. I'm straight. I'm a small-town
Kentuckian. I'm a Pentecostal preacher. Those descriptions probably
conjure up for some folks a whole wheelbarrow load of assumptions
about me. Many of those assumptions would be mistaken....
We can't always avoid using labels. But we should always
keep in mind that they are, by their nature, inaccurate. And they're
terribly easy to abuse.
(as found in A Memory of Firelight)
SPRING POTLUCK!! Join us for the annual Walnut Hill Church spring
potluck this Sunday, May 18, immediately after morning worship. Bring
a salad, side dish, or dessert. Meat and beverage will be provided.
Don't miss this delicious Walnut Hill tradition!
The scripture lessons for Sunday, May 18...
Acts 7:55-60
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, May 18, 10am in
Trinity Hall. Sunday Conversation topics vary widely from week
to week. Watch the Friday update for details regarding this Sunday's
conversation topic.
"Three Evenings Together" is a series of Wednesday evening
gatherings (June 11, 18, 25), 6pm - 8pm, including a meal, activities
for all ages, and worship. This year's gatherings will focus on the theme,
"Living Water: for the spirit, for Kentucky, and for the World." Mark your
calendar, and plan to join us. Watch for more details.
High School Youth are invited to a program titled, "From Belief
to Action," a youth dialogue on "how belief systems can contribute
to meeting environmental challenges." The program is sponsored
by The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass and will be held on
Thurs, May 22, 6pm - 8pm, at Pax Christi Catholic Church. Use
reply email if a youth from your household might be interested in
representing Walnut Hill at this event.
Walnut Hill Photo Directory - We are currently updating the church
photo directory. Photos are being taken after worship each Sunday
in May. We are also receiving address, phone, and email updates.
Stop by the courtyard after worship if you would like to have your
photo taken. You may send address/contact updates via reply email.
Sanctuary Refurbishing - The Sanctuary will be receiving a
"makeover" this summer. Visit the link ( Sanctuary ) for information
regarding this project. Thanks to those who have already donated
toward this effort. We have so far received $7,500 toward our $20,000
goal. Your donations continue to be needed and appreciated.
"Shards of Grace" is a new ecumenical movement to acknowledge
acts of kindness we receive with simple notes of thanks. Visit the
Shards of Grace link for more information about how you might
participate.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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