Greetings to all!
Tomorrow (Mar 17) is St. Patrick's Day. In addition to green beer and the
luck of the Irish, you might want to revisit the story of St. Patrick who, at
the age of 16, was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland. After
escaping and returning to his native Britain, Patrick devoted his life to God
and studied for the priesthood. He returned to Ireland where he spent
several decades establishing churches and monastic communities. When
not engaged in active ministry, he spent his time in solitude, reflection and
prayer. Among the traditions associated with Patrick is a prayer that came
to be known as "St. Patrick's Breastplate," of which a small portion follows…
Christ be with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
(source Common Prayer)
In memory:
*James B. Graves, a member of Walnut Hill Church, departed this
life on March 9, 2016. Services will be scheduled at a later date. See
James B. Graves for obituary information.
*Martha Lee Tucker, a member and former Clerk of the Vestry of
Walnut Hill Church, departed this life on March 10, 2016. A memorial
service will be held on Sunday, March 20, 1pm, at Walnut Hill Church.
See Martha Lee Tucker for obituary information.
The lectionary texts for this Sunday, March 20, Palm Sunday…
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Luke 19:28-40
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Mar 20, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Our conversation focus for Sunday will be "Stations of the Cross." Come
enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Children's Choir - Children through elementary age are invited to gather
at 10am in Trinity Hall for music and singing in preparation for their Palm
Sunday music presentation.
Easter Egg Hunt - The annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sun,
Mar 20, immediately after morning worship. "Hunters" should bring their
Easter Egg Baskets. Parents (and others) are invited to bring 1 doz treat
filled eggs for the hunt. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will be
rescheduled for Easter Sunday (Mar 27).
Holy Week: It is not too early to start thinking about Holy Week at Walnut Hill
including…
*Sun, Mar 20, Palm Sunday: children's music presentation, procession
of the palms, egg hunt.
*Thu, Mar 24, Maundy Thursday: evening prayer at 7pm.
*Sun, Mar 27, Easter Sunday: sunrise service at 7am, morning
worship and sacrament at 11am.
Easter Lilies: As is our custom, the Walnut Hill Sanctuary will be decorated
with lilies on Easter Sunday. You may sponsor a lily for $20. Sponsorships
may be memorial or honorary. Make your check payable to Walnut Hill Church,
designated "Easter Lily." Be sure to indicate if your lily is in memory/honor of
someone.
The Long Range Planning Forum, previously scheduled for this Sunday,
has been postponed to Sunday, April 3, 3:30pm.
Bookkeeping/Accounting - Walnut Hill Church is currently seeking the
services of a professional to provide regular bookkeeping and accounting
services. The recommendations of Walnut Hill members and friends would
be greatly appreciated. Use reply email and/or call the church office with
your referrals and recommendations.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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