Greetings to all!
As it has come to be known in recent days, the story of Kayla Mueller
is both humbling and inspiring, including Kayla's willingness to put her
own life at risk to demonstrate compassion to the people of Syria. In a
world where so much attention is given to those who take the lives of
others to further some end, let us give thanks for people like Kayla who
offer their lives to others to further the vision of a more compassionate
world. Consider this brief portion of a letter Kayla wrote to her parents
during her captivity.
If you could say I have "suffered" at all throughout this whole experience
it is only in knowing how much suffering I have put you all through; I will
never ask you to forgive me as I do not deserve forgiveness. I remember
mom always telling me that all in all in the end the only one you really
have is God. I have come to a place in experience where, in every sense
of the word, I have surrendered myself to our creator b/c literally there was
no one else ... + by God + by your prayers I have felt tenderly cradled in freefall.
(from a letter released by the Mueller family)
The lectionary texts for Sun, Feb 15, the Transfiguration of the Lord...
2 Kings 2:1-12
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Feb 15, 10am, in Trinity
Hall, with our February series, Questions. Watch the Friday update for
this Sunday's "question."
Boy Scout recognition is planned for this Sun, Feb 15, during Morning
Worship. Scouts are invited to wear their uniforms this Sunday and
be recognized. Use reply email for more information on how your
scout might be involved in this Sunday's service.
Mr. Bol Aweng, one of the "Lost Boys of South Sudan," will be visiting
Walnut Hill on Sunday, March 1. Activities include a 10am conversation
with Bol, and a 4pm presentation at which Bol will talk about his life,
his art, South Sudan, and the Buckeye Health Clinic. To learn more about
Bol and/or the Buckeye Health Clinic, visit www.bolaweng.com and/or
Audio recordings of Sunday sermons are available via the Walnut
Hill Church website, www.walnuthillchurchky.org .
In the Community:
-The Mission Ministry of Transylvania Presbytery will hold an
open gathering on Sat, Feb 14, 10am - 1pm, at First Presbyterian Church,
Winchester. This gathering will be of interest to persons with passion for
mission service, advocacy, and/or evangelism.
-The Dance Blue dance marathon at the University of Kentucky will
be held this Sat/Sun, Feb 14/15, to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Clinic
at UK. Barb Waldmann-Ward will be participating, and is being sponsored
by Walnut Hill Church. For more information, visit www.danceblue.org .
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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