Greetings to all!
A friend recently called me to request prayer for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, an
ethnically Armenian (Christian) region located within the predominately Azeri (Muslim)
nation of Azerbaijan. After a couple decades of uneasy quiet, violence recently broke
about between the Armenian Christians there and their Muslim Azerbaijani neighbors,
resulting in immediate casualties on both sides and the prospect of wider conflict in the
days ahead. A cease fire agreement on Tuesday offers a glimmer of hope. My friend,
who came to the United States from that region as a refugee, is concerned for the well
being of family members who remain there as well as for the region as a whole. I
promised her that I would pray and invite others to do the same, so if you are inclined…
O, God, you bring hope out of emptiness
energy out of fear
new life out of grief and loss;
comfort all who have lost their homes,
loved ones, or livelihoods
through persecution, war, exile, or
deliberate destruction.
Give them security, a place to live,
and neighbors they trust
to be, with them,
a new sign of peace to the world. Amen.
(adapted from Woman Prayers)
The scriptures lessons for Sunday, April 10, the Third Sunday of Easter…
Acts 9:1-20
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Apr 10, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Sunday
Conversations include a variety of topics from week to week. Come, enjoy a cup
of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Confirmation Class resumes this Sun, Apr 10, 10am, in Trinity Hall, as confirmation
candidates explore their faith.
The Long Range Planning Forum III, focusing on buildings and grounds, will be
held this Sunday, April 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm in Trinity Hall. All Walnut Hill members
and friends are invited to attend and share their thoughts, ideas and questions.
Exploring Our Spirituality, Spring, 2016 will begin on Sunday, April 17. Our focus
theme for this EOS season will be "The Sermon on the Mount." EOS includes
opportunity for individual reflection, small group fellowship, and worship focused
around the theme. Use reply email to let us know if you would like to be part of an
EOS small group.
Resettlement - 2016: Organizing continues as we prepare to welcome a refugee
family to Lexington later this year. You can offer your time and/or donate household
items that will be needed by the family when they arrive. A list of requested items
is posted on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall and/or can be sent to you electronically.
Please use reply email to receive a "requested items" list for your review.
Kroger Community Rewards: Walnut Hill recently received a check in the amount
of $296 from the Kroger Company, the proceeds of participation by 28 households
in the Kroger Community Rewards program during the last quarter (Dec - Feb).
Thanks to the participating households, and thanks to Kroger.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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