Greetings to all!
We are in the midst of our Three Evenings Together series focusing on "living
water" for the soul, for Kentucky, and for the world. Our focus for this Wednesday
evening is "Living water for Kentucky." In their book, Rivers of Kentucky, David
and Lalie Dick provide a sense of the vast resource found in Kentucky's waterways
generally, and the Kentucky River in particular.
There are 90,000 miles of Kentucky waterways draining twelve hydrologic basins.
Depending on how the count is done, there are approximately fifty rivers in the
Commonwealth and hundreds of creeks, licks, branches, and wet weather
runoffs. There are hundreds of unnamed streams...
The main stream of the Kentucky River begins in the Beattyville section of Lee
County with the convergence of three rambunctious currents: North, Middle,
and South Forks. By all rights, these streams deserve to be counted as four
rivers because the notion obliges cultural differences among people who for
generations have chosen to carve out hallowed protected places for their
individual selves. From Beattyville to the confluence with the Ohio at
Carrollton, the Kentucky River completes the drainage of an area of seven
thousand square miles, larger than northern Ireland.
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."
The evenings (June 18) meal and program schedule includes:
-meal - pizza party (bring $2/person for pizza and salad)
-program - for children - "Living Water or Stagnant Pond." Children will
begin a project making "stepping stones." Dress for messy work.
- for adults -
"Living Water for Kentucky" featuring our
guest, Mr. Hank Graddy. Hank will talk with us about the condition of the
KY River basin in general and the work of the Kentucky River Watershed
Watch in particular. For more information about the Watershed Watch, visit
KRWW .
See you there!
The scripture lessons for Sunday, June 22 ...
Genesis 21:8-21
Romans 6:1-11
Matthew 10:24-39
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, June 22, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Sunday Conversation topics vary widely from week to week including Bible study,
spirituality, and current events to name a few. Watch the Friday update for
details regarding this Sunday's conversation topic.
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.
Walnut Hill Cycling Ride - The 3rd Annual Walnut Hill Cycling Ride will be
held on Saturday, July 19. This year we are pleased to partner with both
the Bluegrass Cycling Club and KY Refugee Ministries to provide bicycles
for refugee families. Watch for more details. By the way, we are inviting
sponsorships this year to help offset event costs. Use reply email to inquire
about a sponsorship for yourself or a business.
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 $13,500 toward our $20,000 goal. Your donations continue to
be needed and appreciated.
Hope Center Items: While you are traveling or shopping this summer,
remember that we are gathering "travel size" toiletry items (e.g. shampoo,
toothpaste, soap, etc) for donation to the Hope Center. Simply bring your
items to Walnut Hill and place them in the "Hope Center" container found in
the Sanctuary Foyer.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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