Greetings to all!
This Sunday, April 17, begins our 9th Exploring Our Spirituality season
focusing on Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5 - 7). In his book,
Jesus Today, Albert Nolan hints at what's in store for us this season…
Jesus' sayings, especially those that were collected into the Sermon on
the Mount, were subversive of almost everything his contemporaries
took for granted. He spoke of turning the other cheek instead of taking
revenge, of loving one's enemies instead of hating them, of doing good
to those who hate you … That alone would have revolutionized social
relationships among the peasants he preached to as well as the
relationships between different groups and classes, and between
religions and nations. But he did not end there …
Join us as we explore this revolutionary collection of Jesus' teachings
beginning this Sunday, April 17 (see article below).
In Memory: Nancy Lee Milwee Graves, a member of Walnut Hill Church
and wife of the late James B. Graves, departed this life on Friday, April 8.
A gathering celebrating the lives of both Nancy and Jim is scheduled for
Saturday, April 16.
Resettlement - 2016 - BREAKING NEWS!! Walnut Hill Church has been
assigned an incoming refugee family, a Syrian family including mother,
father, and four children, scheduled to arrive on May 2! We are currently
gathering items needed to furnish the family's first apartment. Use reply
email to request the apartment wish list and/or to volunteer your time.
Watch for more details!
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. EOS workbooks are
available in print and/or electronic versions. Use reply email to request
a print copy or visit this link, EOS Spring 2016 Booklet , for the e-version.
The scripture lesson for Sunday, April 17, EOS Week One…
Matthew 5:1-9
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, April 17, 10am, in Trinity
Hall, focusing on our EOS theme, "The Sermon on the Mount."
The Walnut Hill Church Cemetery Association will hold its annual
meeting on Sunday, April 24, immediately after morning worship. The
business of the annual meeting will include the election of officers, a
cemetery activity report, treasurer's report, and the presentation of
proposed revisions to the association's Constitution and By-Laws. All
members and friends of Walnut Hill Church are members of the cemetery
association and are encouraged to attend.
Thanks to all who participated in last Sunday's congregational forum
focusing on Walnut Hill's grounds and buildings. If you missed the
forum, or if you have additional comments, please let us know, and we
will be sure the planning team receives them.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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