Greetings to all!
Today, February 4, is the birthday of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks,
whose refusal to yield her seat on a city bus was the spark igniting
the "Montgomery Bus Boycott" of 1955-56. Mrs. Parks is sometimes
referred to as the "mother of the civil rights movement." Regarding
her arrest, Mrs. Parks recalled...
"People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired,
but that isn't true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I
usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although
some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-
two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in."
(quote from My Story)
The lectionary texts for Sunday, February 8...
Isaiah 40:21-31
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Feb 8, 10am, in Trinity Hall,
with our February topic, Questions. Watch the Friday update for this
Sunday's focus question.
Education Chairperson - The Vestry is currently seeking a volunteer
to serve as Walnut Hill's Education Chairperson whose task will be to
encourage support for Walnut Hill's education program and to advocate
for the program to the Vestry and congregation. Use reply email or
contact the church office (263-5304) for more information regarding this
leadership opportunity.
Confirmation Class: A Confirmation Class will be offered this spring
in eight Sunday morning sessions (March - May). Youth (high school
age) are encouraged to take this class as an opportunity to explore
their faith. Use reply email or call the church office to request more
information.
Thanks ... to all our Souper Bowl participants (chefs, tasters, and
donors) who combined for a delicious event and a contribution of
$447 to God's Pantry... to a dedicated team of youth and adults
who prepared and served the evening meal to approximately
60 guests at the Catholic Action Center last Sunday evening.
Kroger Community Rewards - Fifteen Walnut Hill households have
enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards program to benefit Walnut
Hill Church. The first (partial) month of participation yielded a $77
contribution to Walnut Hill from the Kroger Company. Visit
www.krogercommunityrewards.com, pick up a flyer in the Sanctuary,
or contact the church office for more information about how to participate.
In the community: Kentuckians for the Commonwealth is hosting its
annual "I Love Mountains Day" on Thursday, Feb 12, in Frankfort.
Visit "I Love Mountains Day" for more information.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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