Greetings to all!
Next Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day. In his classic text, A Religious History
of the American People, Sydney Ahlstrom describes the unique tone of this civil
holiday.
Memorial Day took its place in the American calendar not as an occasion
for waving the bloody shirt but as a day of reconciliation. It joined Independence
Day and Thanksgiving as a time when the American's love for country was blended
with the solemnities of religion ... A unique way or remembering a civil war emerged.
Sentiment celebrated its conquest of logic as the country traveled the "road to reunion."
Battle flags were returned; joint observances were held at great battlefields; and in
1874 Senator L. Q. C. Lamar of Alabama delivered his famous memorial oration in
honor of Charles Sumner. In his words the illustrious Senator from Massachusetts
speaks from the grave: "My countrymen! know one another, and you will love one
another."
The scripture lessons for Sunday, May 25...
2 Samuel 1:17-27
Revelation 6:1-8
Luke 19:41-44
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, May 25, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our
conversation for the morning will focus on what it means to be a "peacemaker"
as prompted by thoughts from Nobel Peace Laureate, Jody Williams.
"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." The program and guest schedule includes:
*June 11 - "Living Water for the Soul" (guest: Prof Margaret Ralph)
*June 18 - "Living Water for Kentucky" (guest: Mr. Hank Graddy)
*June 25 - "Living Water for the World" (guest: Rev. Jan Cottrell)
Mark your calendar, and plan to join us.
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.
You need not be a Member of Walnut Hill Church to be part of the photo directory.
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 over $8,000 toward
our $20,000 goal. Your donations continue to be needed and appreciated.
After Worship Refreshments - An online sign-up sheet is now available for hosting
our after worship refreshments. Visit the sign up sheet via this link
( After Church Refreshments ) to view our hospitality schedule for the next 3 months,
and to sign up.
Summer Camp: It's time to be thinking about summer camp for children and youth.
Walnut Hill children and youth are invited to attend camp programs at either Cathedral
Domain or Camp Burnamwood. Visit their websites at these links, Domain and
Burnamwood, for summer schedules and other information. Remember that Walnut Hill
will sponsor 1/2 the cost of any Walnut Hill child or youth attending a Domain or
Burnamwood program.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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