Greetings to all!
Amid seemingly continuous reports of tragedies and violence, along with
public discourse that is often anything but civil, it is easy for one's spirit to
be dragged down into discouragement and even despair. While it is
important to be informed and engaged regarding the world's troubles, it
is equally important to be watching, even looking, for the good to be found
around us and within us. At no time in my recent memory have the words
of the Apostle Paul seemed more relevant… In conclusion, my friends, fill
your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things
that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely and honorable (Philippians 4:8).
Especially these days, let us spend some time every day contemplating
that which is good in nature, in human events, in our relationships, and in
our own hearts.
William "Bill" Gray, a member of Walnut Hill Church, departed this life on
Tuesday, July 19. Bill is survived by his wife (Lyland), as well as by his
children (Graham and Carolyn) and their families. Service details are
pending. Milward Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee and
conversation each Saturday morning, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Rd.
Feel free to stop by for as long or short a time as your schedule allows.
No rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations continue each Sunday, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Our
conversations for the next three Sundays will focus around TED Talks. Come
enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Preaching for the next three Sundays at Walnut Hill Church will be…
*Sun, July 24 - Sandra Moon - Director of Alum and Church Relations
at Louisville Seminary.
*Sun, July 31 - John Cavendish - Pastor Emeritus of Walnut Hill
Church.
*Sun, Aug 7 - James Stillwell - Licensed Pastoral Counselor
Trinity Hall Improvements - Work is scheduled to begin soon in Trinity Hall
toward the goal of making several classroom spaces more usable for both
the Church and the Day School. The goal is to have these spaces available
for both church and school use by September 1. It is not expected that this
work will affect our regular Sunday activities. Feel free to contact any Vestry
member if you have questions about the details.
Cycling Ride Update - Thanks to all who participated in our hosting of the
Fifth Annual Walnut Hill Bike Ride last Saturday, July 16. Approximately
150 cyclists plus numerous hospitality volunteers were on site. Nearly
$2,000 was received in individual contributions along with $1,500 in business
sponsorships. All proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing bikes
for refugee families.
The Weekly Letter will be on summer break for the next two weeks. Look
for your next Weekly Letter on Wednesday, August 10.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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