Greetings to all!
This evening, June 24, is the third of our three Wednesday Evenings
Together (see below), focusing on the seemingly contradictory themes
of abundance and hunger. This evening we will reflect on Jesus' call
upon the disciples to share the abundance they had received, or as it
is found in the gospel story of the Feeding of the Multitude, "You give
them something to eat."
No doubt this calling includes sharing abundance on multiple levels,
material and spiritual. Fulfilling this calling requires energy, imagination,
and no small amount of determination, and it is inspired by the belief
that in God's abundance there is enough, for others as well as for our
selves. In that sense, sharing what we have been given is the
ultimate expression of gratitude for the both the gift and the Giver,
the most tangible way of saying "Thank you."
The scripture lesson for Sunday, June 28...
Mark 4:35-41
Wednesday Evenings Together continue this evening June 24,
6pm - 7:30pm. All ages are invited to gather for a meal, program, and
evening prayer. This year's theme is "Abundance Orchard: Where
Faith Grows and Hungry People Are Fed." We are celebrating the
abundance of God's world and exploring ways to share abundance with
all. This evening's meal is a "pizza night" including pizza, salad, and ice
cream. You do not need to bring anything for the meal, but feel free to
bring an item for the Big Blue Barrel (see below).
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, June 28, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. Our conversation topic for this Sunday is "The Two Adams,"
exploring the development of human moral character.
The Big Blue Barrel has been placed in Trinity Hall to receive your
donations of non-perishable food items to support God's Pantry in
sharing the abundance of God's creation with neighbors throughout
central and eastern Kentucky.
The Walnut Hill Cycling Ride is coming on Saturday, July 18. As it was
last year, there will be 15 - 40 mile routes available for experienced riders,
as well as a "fun ride" on Walnut HIll Rd for families and novice riders.
Walnut Hill Rd will be closed to regular traffic during the "fun ride." Watch
for more details to come.
What Can We Say? Copies of the sermon from this past Sunday, June 21,
presented in response to the events in Charleston, are available by
request. Use reply email to request a paper or e-copy of the sermon.
Kroger Community Rewards: Walnut HIll recently received a check
in the amount of $216, the proceeds of the Kroger Community Rewards
program designated to Walnut Hill by 22 participating households for the
last three months. This brings to over $500 the total received by Walnut Hill
since November of last year.
Hope Center Items: If you are traveling (or shopping) this summer
and happen to pick up some of those motel/travel size soaps, shampoos,
etc, feel free to bring them to Walnut Hill and place them in the Hope Center
box located in the Sanctuary foyer. Your donated items will be taken to
the Hope Center for distribution to some of our neighbors who can use
them.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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