Greetings to all!
This week's EOS journey includes Jesus' instruction to "love your enemy," which
prompts the question, "Who is my enemy?" It occurs to me that an enemy might
be anyone regarding whom my relationship with him (her/them) is characterized by
the word "or." It's his opinion or mine, her way or mine, their life or ours, etc, with the
intensity of our feelings being a function of how significant the "or" in question might be.
If this definition works, then to love my enemy might simply be a matter of trying to
turn the or into an and. If I am successful in doing so, if the or between us becomes
an and, then the enemy becomes a neighbor. I know there is more to it than this space
allows us to consider at the moment, but the concept seems simple enough to start.
What do you think?
The scripture lesson for Sunday, May 8, EOS Week Four…
Matthew 6:1-18
Sunday Conversations are ongoing this Sun, May 8, as we continue our EOS inspired
conversations. This Sunday's conversation will focus on "The Lord's Prayer" (MT 6:9-15).
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
RESETTLEMENT UPDATE - The Al-Nawasra family has arrived and work is ongoing
to clean-up/set-up their apartment that they might move in by the end of the week. The
response of the Walnut Hill community (donations of time, talents and resources) has
been AMAZING!! Thanks to all! Use reply email to inquire about how you might be
part of this wonderful hospitality in the days and weeks ahead.
Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) is ongoing through May 22. Our theme for this
spring is "Following Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount." EOS activities include Sunday
morning worship (11am), Sunday Conversations (10am), small groups and individual
study. To access the online study book, visit EOS Spring 2016 Booklet . EOS sermons
may be accessed via EOS Sermons .
A Host(s) is needed for our refreshments this Sunday, May 8. Use reply email to
volunteer for this Sunday, or visit the online sign up to host a Sunday later in the spring.
Thanks to all our hosts!
THE SPRING POTLUCK will be held on Sunday, May 15, Noon, immediately after
worship. Bring a salad or side dish and join us for this delicious Walnut Hill tradition.
Meat, beverage and dessert will be provided.
The Summer Camp Season is approaching. Walnut Hill children and youth have
the privilege of attending either (or both) of two wonderful camp programs, Cathedral
Domain and Camp Burnamwood. Visit Domain and Burnamwood for summer
program schedules, information and registration. Remember that Walnut Hill will sponsor
50% of the cost for any Walnut Hill child or youth. Call the church office (263-5304) for
more information.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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