Greetings to all!
Monday, September 1, is Labor Day, the annual holiday on which we
celebrate work and workers by giving many workers a day off from work.
Taking a symbolic day off from our labor to celebrate our labor echoes
the religious concept of Sabbath, which includes both the notions of rest
and trust. Wendell Berry reflects on these ideas in his poem "Sabbaths."
Whatever is foreseen in joy
Must be lived out from day to day.
Vision held open in the dark
By our ten thousand days of work.
Harvest will fill the barn; for that
The hand must ache, the face must sweat.
And yet no leaf or grain is filled
By work of ours; the field is tilled
And left to grace. That we may reap,
Great work is done while we're asleep.
When we work well, a Sabbath mood
Rests on our day, and finds it good.
(as found in Practicing Our Faith)
This Sunday, August 31, we welcome to the pulpit
the Rev. Dr. John Cavendish, Walnut Hill Church Pastor
Emeritus, who served Walnut Hill Church from 1976 - 2001.
SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS - Take a moment to check out
the
online refreshment sign up sheet, and sign up to host
a Sunday
later in the summer or fall. You will find the sign up
sheet at this
link ... Sunday Refreshments . Thanks to all our
refreshment hosts!
NURSERY CAREGIVER POSITION OPEN
Walnut Hill is currently seeking a caregiver to staff the church
nursery on Sunday mornings from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Visit the
link ( Nursery Caregiver ) for a complete job description and
contact information. Direct inquiries and referrals are welcome.
YOUTH ACTIVITY LEADER POSITION OPEN
Walnut Hill is currently seeking an activity leader to staff the church's
ministry with and to middle and high school youth. Visit the
link ( youth leader ) for a complete job description and
contact
information. Direct inquiries and referrals are welcome.
ACE Trip - Each year the 5th grade class of Athens Chilesburg
Elementary School takes a "field trip" to Washington, DC. For the
last several years, Walnut Hill has supported this trip by providing
sponsorships for students whose families would otherwise be
unable to afford it. Walnut Hill has agreed to sponsor up to six
students ($560/student). If you would like to help in this
sponsorship, simply make your check payable to Walnut Hill
Church, designated "ACE Trip." Gifts in any amount are welcome.
Sunday Conversations will be dismissed this Sun, Aug 31, for
the Labor Day holiday. Watch for Sunday Conversations to
resume on Sun, Sep 7, 10am.
Coming Events: Mark the following dates on your calendar
and plan to attend...
Sun, Sep 21 - Fall Potluck: Bring a salad, side dish, or
dessert, and join us for this delicious Walnut Hill tradition.
Immediately after morning worship.
Sun, Sep 28 - CROP Walk: All ages are invited to this
3 mile walk to raise awareness and dollars to alleviate
hunger locally and around the world. Gather at 3pm at Second
Presbyterian Church.
Sun, Oct 5 - Ecumenical Sunday: We welcome the
Rev. John McCullough, President and CEO of Church World
Service.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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