Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Greetings to all!

One of the simpler, yet most challenging, sayings of Jesus is 
found in the Sermon on the Mount when Jesus says, "Blessed are the 
peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Madeleine
L'Engle recalls her experience of trying to "make peace" with a
rather dour man she frequently passed by while walking her dog.

So, one morning as the dog and I slid through the bottleneck, I
smiled and said, "Good morning."
I got no response.  Naturally. The sour look did not soften. Why
should it?  It was stubbornness which made me persist in saying
"Good morning," or "Thank you," day after day.
One day he smiled back.
One day he smiled first.
Not much in the way of peacemaking, is it?  But it is what is
offered me each morning.  And, as my grandmother was fond of
reminding me, little drops of water and little grains of sand make
the mighty ocean and the pleasant land.
The way of peacemaking given us may be something so
small that it seems hardly worth doing, but it is these small
offerings which build our reflexes for the larger ones.
(from The Irrational Season)

The Rev. Dr. John Cavendish, Pastor Emeritus of Walnut Hill 
Church, will lead worship and preach this Sunday, March, 15.

Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Mar 15, 10am, in 
Trinity Hall.  This Sunday's conversation will be an opportunity
to share "thoughts about Walnut Hill's future."

Children's Choir:  Children through elementary age are invited 
to gather for music and singing this Sun, Mar 15, 10am, in Trinity 
Hall, in preparation for a music presentation on  Palm Sunday 
(Mar 29).

Professing our Faith, a confirmation study for older youth,
continues this Sun, Mar 15, 10am, in Trinity Hall.

A HOST(S) is needed for our after worship refreshments this 
SUN, MAR 15.  Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday, or 
visit the online sign-up sheet to host a Sunday later in the spring.

EXPLORING OUR SPIRITUALITY - 2015 is coming, beginning 
April 5.  The spring's theme, Experiencing the Risen Christ
uses the New Testament resurrection narratives as the starting 
point for our reflection.  Watch for more information, and plan to 
participate.

OGHS FISH!  After some delay, the One Great Hour of Sharing
(OGHS) fish collection boxes have arrived.  If your household is 
collecting the OGHS offering, or would like to do so, pick up a fish 
in the foyer of the Sanctuary.  Visit  OGHS  for more information 
regarding the One Great Hour of Sharing.

In the community: As part of its search for a new school
superintendent, the Fayette County Public School District is
seeking public input regarding values and characteristics the
next superintendent should have.  You do not need to have a 
child in the school system to participate.   Share your thoughts 
(by Mar 13) at www.k12insight.com/fcps

Peace to all.

Mike Ward







 

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