Greetings to all!
Today is Veterans Day, an occasion to remember and thank men and women who have
served our country in various times and places. It is also an occasion to consider our
responsibility to those whose service has left them injured in body or spirit. Thinking
about that responsibility I am reminded of the words of Abraham Lincoln from his Second
Inaugural Address.
With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to
see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds;
to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - to do
all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with
all nations.
The scripture lessons for Sunday, November 15…
Mark 1:16-20; 2:13-14
John 1:35-51; 4:1-42
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Nov 15, 10am, in Trinity Hall as we conclude
our discussions prompted by the EOS season theme, "Following Jesus: A New Look."
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Children's Choir - Children (thru elementary age) are invited to gather for music and
singing this Sun, Nov 15, 10am, in Trinity Hall as they prepare for the Children's
Christmas Pageant on December 13.
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION will be held on Sunday, Nov 15, 3:30 - 5:00pm to receive
and discuss goals, objectives, and ideas that have been gathered over the last several
months by the Long Range Planning Committee. The Nov 15 conversation will focus
on the areas of Worship, Education, and Fellowship. Future conversations will focus on
areas of Leadership, Governance, Buildings, and Grounds. All Walnut Hill Members and
Friends are encouraged to attend. Your ideas and thoughts are needed. Nursery care will
be provided.
EOS FALL 2015 - Exploring Our Spirituality, "Following Jesus - A New Look," including
Sunday Conversations, morning worship, individual study, and small group fellowship is
ongoing. 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, Audio Recordings .
The Annual Congregational Meeting was held last Sunday, November 8, including the
election of Vestry members and officers and the approval of the 2016 budget and pastor's
terms of call. If you happened to miss the meeting, you may pick up a meeting packet
in the foyer of the Sanctuary or request one by reply email.
Looking Ahead:
*Sun, Nov 22 - "Walnut Hill Cookie Swap" during the after worship gathering. You
are invited to bring 1 dozen of your favorite cookies, along with the recipe. Our host for the day,
Ginger Martin, will gather the recipes and compile a "Cookie Cook Book" for Walnut Hill
members and friends.
*Sun, Nov 22, 6pm - Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship at Quinn Chapel AME
Church (744 Charles Ave).
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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