Greetings to all!
This fall's EOS season invites us to a "new look" at what it means to "follow Jesus,"
which might imply a new look at Jesus as well. In his book, Meeting Jesus Again for
the First Time, Marcus Borg shares his own experience.
As I complete my story of how I met Jesus again, I want to mention briefly how
these changes in my image of Jesus affected my vision of the Christian life. Until
my late thirties, I saw the Christian life as being primarily about believing. Like
many of us, as a child I had no problem with belief. But at the end of childhood
there began a period, lasting over twenty years, in which, like many, I struggled
with doubt and disbelief. All through this period I continued to think that believing
was what the Christian life was all about. Yet no matter how hard I tried, I was
unable to "do" that, and I wondered how others could.
Now I no longer see the Christian life as being primarily about believing… Rather,
the Christian life is about entering into a relationship with that to which the
Christian tradition points, which may be spoken of as God, the risen living
Christ, or the Spirit. And a Christian is one who lives out his or her relationship to
God within the framework of the Christian tradition.
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, October 25…
Luke 2:41-52
Acts 2:22-24
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee and conversation
each Saturday morning, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free to stop
by for as long or short a time as your schedule might allow. No rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Oct 25, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our
conversations continue to be guided by the current Exploring Our Spirituality
program. This Sunday's conversation: "Jesus vs. The Christ." Come, enjoy a
cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
EOS FALL 2015 - Exploring Our Spirituality, "Following Jesus - A New Look,"
including Sunday Conversations, morning worship, individual study, and small
group fellowship is ongoing. It is not too late to register for one of the small
groups meeting on Sunday evening, Tuesday morning, and Tuesday evening.
Use reply email to inquire about participating in an EOS small group. To view
an online version of this fall's workbook, visit EOS Fall 2015 Workbook . EOS
season sermon recordings are available via the Walnut Hill website,
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Walnut Hill Church will be held on
Sunday, November 8, immediately after morning worship. The primary items
of business include the election of Vestry members and officers, the presentation
of the 2016 budget, and action on the Pastor's terms of call. All Walnut Hill
Members and Friends are encouraged to attend.
Sunday Hospitality: Several available 2015 dates remain seeking hosts for our
after worship refreshments including: Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 29, and Dec 13. Check
your calendar to host (or co-host) one of these Sundays. Use reply email, or
visit the online sign up sheet, to volunteer.
Thanks to all those who helped to make last Sunday's "Boone Creek Safari"
a delightful afternoon for Walnut Hill youth and their families. Special thanks to
Derek Vaughan for his wonderful welcome and hospitality.
The Annual Assembly of the Kentucky Council of Churches will be held this
week, Oct 22 - 23, at the Nazareth Retreat Center near Bardstown. The theme
of this year's Assembly is "Religious Diversity and Interfaith Relations." Mike
Ward will be attending. For more information regarding the KCC and/or the
Annual Assembly, visit www.kycouncilofchurches.org .
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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