Grace to you and peace!
This Saturday, November 1, is All Saints' Day, an occasion to not only
remember persons of the past, but also to be encouraged and inspired
for our living today. The Catholic spiritual teacher, Henri Nouwen,
describes the Church as a "garden" in which saints bloom.
The Church is a very human organization but also a garden of God's
grace. It is a place where great sanctity keeps blooming. Saints are
people who make the living Christ visible to us in a special way. Some
saints have given their lives in the service of Christ and his Church;
others have spoken or written words that keep nurturing us; some have
lived heroically in difficult situations; others have remained hidden in
quiet lives of prayer and meditation; some were prophetic voices
calling for renewal; others were spiritual strategists setting up large
organizations or networks of people; some were healthy and strong;
others were quite sick, and often anxious and insecure. But all of
them in their own ways lived in the Church as in a garden where
they heard the voice calling them the Beloved and where they found
the courage to make Jesus the center of their lives.
(as found in Bread for the Journey)
The scripture lesson for Sunday, November 2...
Philippians 2:12-30
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee each
Saturday morning, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free
to stop by for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No
rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Nov 2, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
During the EOS season our conversations are prompted by EOS texts
and themes. Watch the Friday update for details regarding this Sunday's
conversation.
Children's Choir continues this Sun, Nov 2, 10am, in Trinity Hall. All
children through elementary age are invited to participate as they
prepare for their Christmas season presentation.
Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) continues this Sunday with the
beginning of our Week 4 focus, "Emissaries of Grace," (Phil 2:12-30).
You can participate in EOS in a variety of ways including...
-attendance at Sunday Conversations (10am) and Morning Worship (11am).
-participating in an EOS Small Group. Small Groups are meeting on
Sunday evenings, Tuesday evenings, and Thursday mornings.
-individual exploration using the EOS workbook. Use reply email or
contact the church office to request a workbook, or check out the online
version at Fall 2014 Workbook .
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Walnut Hill Church will
be held on Sunday, November 9, immediately after morning worship,
in the Sanctuary. The business of the annual meeting includes the
election of Vestry members, presentation of the church budget, and
action on the Pastor's terms of call. Other business may be raised
by Walnut Hill Members and Friends. In order that we might plan the
meeting, please contact Dorothy Brockopp or the church office if you
are aware of other business that needs to be considered at this
annual meeting.
Thanksgiving Dressing - Once again Walnut Hill has been asked to
provide the stuffing/dressing for the Nathaniel Mission Community
Thanksgiving Dinner. This annual event provides an abundant meal
for several hundred Mission neighbors. You can sponsor a tray of
dressing for $20. Use reply email to offer your sponsorship.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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