Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Greetings to all!

Yesterday at the United Nations was the 2014 Global Summit on Climate Change.  
In that spirit, consider these thoughts from Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of 
Constantinople, spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, and sometimes 
referred to as the "Green Patriarch" for his advocacy on behalf of the environment.  
Regarding the opinion that humanity has waited too long to act to safeguard the 
environment, Bartholomew writes...

It is never too late.  God's world has incredible healing powers; and human choices 
can change the tide in global warming.  Within a single generation, we could steer 
earth toward our children's future.  With God's blessing and help, that generation
can begin now.  For the first time in the history of our world, we recognize that our 
decisions and choices directly impact the environment.  It is up to us to shape our 
future; it is up to us to choose our destiny.  Breaking the vicious circle of ecological
degradation is a choice with which we are uniquely endowed at this critical moment 
in the history of our planet.
(as found at www.patriarchate.org)

The lectionary texts for Sunday, September 28....
Exodus 17:1-7
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32

Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather each Saturday morning, 8am,
at Paneras (Richmond Rd) for coffee and conversation.  Feel free to stop by for as
long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.

Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Sep 28, 10am, in Trinity Hall. This
Sunday's topic, "Moses: Fact or Myth."  As we like to say, come enjoy a cup of coffee, 
join the conversation, or just listen in.

HOSTS ARE NEEDED for our after worship refreshments for several Sundays 
upcoming, including this Sun, Sep 28.  Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday, 
or visit Walnut Hill's online sign up sheet to sign up for this Sunday or a Sunday
later in the fall.

The Lexington CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sun, Sept 28, 3pm at 
Second Presbyterian Church.  All ages are invited to walk to raise awareness 
and dollars for hunger relief locally and around the world. 

Ecumenical Sunday "Weekend" is coming on Sunday, Oct 4 - 5.  
Our guest for the 
weekend is the Rev. John McCullough, President and 
CEO of Church World Service.  
Public events include:
*Sat, Oct 4, 10am - Noon, Ecumenical Mission: Present and Future
an informal conversation with Rev. McCullough.
*Sun, Oct 5, 10am - Sunday Conversations featuring Rev. McCullough.
*Sun, Oct 5, 11am - Morning Worship and Holy Communion, with 
Rev. McCullough preaching.
Join us, and invite others to join us, for any/all of these events. We also need 
volunteers to help with various aspects of the weekend.  Use reply email to 
inquire about volunteering.  Also, a brief meeting will be held for volunteers 
immediately after worship this Sunday, September 28.

Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) begins on Sunday, October 12.  This EOS 
season will be guided by Paul's letter to the Philippians.  Small group sign up 
begins immediately.  Use reply email to inquire about joining a small group.

Sermon recordings are available on the Walnut Hill Church website,

Peace to all.

Mike Ward
 

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