Greetings to all!
This Sunday (Jan 10) we observe the Baptism of the Lord, an under
appreciated occasion in the life of Jesus. Marcus Borg comments
on its significance…
At some point in his life Jesus must have become a religious seeker
and embarked upon a religious quest. This is the most obvious
explanation of one of most certain facts we know about him: In his
late twenties or around the age of thirty, he left Nazareth and became
a follower of a wilderness prophet named John. We do not know
whether this decision was the result of a gradual nurturing or the
product of a more dramatic and sudden religious experience. But
something led him to leave conventional life behind and go out to the
wilderness to become a follower of John the Baptizer … it is in
connection with John that Jesus' personal story became public history.
(from Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time)
The scripture lessons for Sun, Jan 10, the Baptism of the Lord…
Isaiah 43:1-7
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Jan 10, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Our topic will be "Refugee Resettlement." Dabney Parker, from KY
Refugee Ministries, will be our guest to talk with us about refugee
resettlement in general, including the Syrian refugee crisis, and how Walnut
Hill might be involved in refugee resettlement locally.
"God's Book: The Bible" begins this Sun, Jan 10, 10am, in Trinity Hall,
for children through elementary age. This four week series will make the
Bible more accessible and usable for children. Parents/grandparents are
welcome to sit in on the classes, and nursery care will be available for
younger siblings.
A Community Conversation will be held this Sun, Jan 10, 3pm - 5pm,
in Trinity Hall to discuss questions, ideas, and recommendations arising
out of the current planning process. This Sunday's conversation will focus
on Walnut Hill's governing structure, the Walnut Hill Cemetery, and the
church's relationship with the Walnut Hill Day School.
Sunday Sermon Recordings are available via the Walnut Hill Church
website at the following link: sermon recordings .
A Walnut Hill Mission Trip? We have heard some conversation lately
regarding the possibility of a Walnut Hill mission trip to some location,
nearby or more distant. If this idea intrigues you, let us know by reply email,
and we will be sure to include you in that conversation.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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