Greetings to all!
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday
is traditionally an occasion to remember our mortality, not only
in the sense of our physical life and death, but also in the sense
of our more general human limitations. Many persons receive
the "imposition of ashes" in the sign of the cross on their foreheads
as they are reminded, "from dust you have come, and to dust
you shall return." It all sounds a bit heavy, even gloomy, but there
is a freedom that comes from speaking the truth about ourselves
as we no longer have to pretend or convince others that we are
immortal, invincible, invulnerable, etc.. Consider this prayer for
Ash Wednesday and Lent.
Relying on your grace, O God, we ask mercy and strength for
ourselves and for all people who take up Lenten practices today,
that we may know the peace of humility, the joy of service, and
the power of your Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ we
pray. Amen.
(adapted from Daily Prayer)
Services on Saturday, February 21, for...
*Jane Dillon - 10am at Walnut Hill Church
*Jane Woodruff - 2:30pm at Kerr Bros (Harrodsburg Rd)
The scripture lessons for Sun, Feb 22, the First Sunday in Lent...
Genesis 9:8-17
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Feb 22, 10am,
in Trinity Hall, as we conclude our series, Questions. This
Sunday's question: "How then shall we live?" Come enjoy a
cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to participate in a
Bowl-a-Thon to benefit Camp Burnamwood this Sunday, Feb 22,
4pm - 6pm at Southland Lanes. Use reply email or call the church
office to join the Walnut Hill team.
Mr. Bol Aweng, one of the "Lost Boys of South Sudan," will visit
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 www.southsudanclinic.org .
One Great Hour Of Sharing: Numerous Walnut Hill households
participate in the OGHS during Lent. The idea is simple. Place
a bowl, jar, box, etc on your regular dining table. Each day during
Lent, each member of the household places one coin in the container.
Bring your coins to Walnut Hill on Easter Sunday (Apr 5). The OGHS
supports disaster relief, hunger and water ministries, and human
empowerment around the world.
In case of inclement weather on Sunday mornings during the
winter an email message will sent by 9am (and posted on the
church website) advising of any weather related changes to the
church's service/activity schedule. Also, a voice message update
will be available via the church phone number (859-263-5304). Feel
free to check any of these information sources if winter weather
causes you to wonder about the status of Sunday services and
activities.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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