Greetings to all!
I have been impressed by the response of the parents of the young
man recently executed by terrorists. Their grief is obvious, and so too
their grace. I do not know their religious affiliation, but whatever it
might be, their public presence is an inspiration to all those, including
me, who wonder if it is possible to meet hatred with love, violence
with peace, evil with good. Consider this brief portion of their
public statement as a call to prayer for people of all faiths, including
us.
"...We ask for people to continue to pray for the safe return of all captives
being held unjustly and all people being oppressed around the
world, and especially for the people of Syria, a land our son loved."
The lectionary texts for November 23, the Sunday of Christ the King:
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Nov 23, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. Our conversation topic for this Sunday will be "Judgment," as in
the "The Last Judgment." Watch the Friday update for more details.
Children's Choir continues this Sun, Nov 23, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Children through elementary age are invited to gather for music
and singing in anticipation of their Dec 14 children's Christmas
presentation.
A HOST(S) is needed for our after worship refreshments this Sunday,
Nov 23. Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday, or visit the
online sign-up sheet to view and volunteer for Sundays upcoming.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship, Sun, Nov 23, 5pm, at Central
Baptist Church (corner of Wilson Downing Rd and Nicholasville Rd,
across from Fayette Mall): This service is sponsored by the southside
ecumenical cooperative, of which Walnut Hill Church is a member
congregation.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather for a meal and
activities on Sun, Nov 23, 5:30pm - 7pm. This Sunday evening, the
youth will be working on their parts for the upcoming Christmas
program.
Advent Wreath: The Advent Wreath is a special part of worship at
Walnut Hill. We are currently seeking families, couples, and individuals
who might like to lead this simple, but meaningful, part of our worship
on the Sundays of Advent (Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21). Use reply email to
volunteer for a Sunday and/or to get more information.
Kroger Community Rewards Program: Walnut Hill Church is now
registered to benefit from the Kroger Rewards Program, by receiving
donations from Kroger based on shoppers using the Kroger plus card.
Visit Community Rewards for more information and/or to enroll your
card to benefit Walnut Hill. For your information, Walnut Hill's rewards
program number is 46525.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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