Greetings to all!
Tomorrow (Sep 22) is the autumnal equinox, one of two days each year when
the hours of light and dark are roughly equal around the earth. It also marks
the official beginning of Autumn. In the midst of all the events happening
around us and to us, the regularity of the seasons is like the faithful presence
of God, often unnoticed, anchoring our days and our lives. I am reminded of
an old hymn…
All beautiful the march of days, As seasons come and go;
The hand that shaped the rose hath wrought The crystal of the snow;
Hath sent the hoary frost of heaven, The flowing waters sealed,
And laid a silent loveliness On hill and wood and field.
(Frances Whitmarsh Wile, 1911)
The lectionary texts for Sunday, September 25…
Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Sep 25, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Our conversation will include a video, "Modern Masters of Religion," focusing
on the lives of Karen Armstrong, Thomas Merton and Rangjung Rigpe Dorge
(His Holiness the 16th Karmapa of Tibetan Buddhism).
The Children's Focus for this Sunday, 11am, will be story of the "Rich
Man and Lazarus" (Lk 16), reminding us that the Kingdom of God is for the
poor and the outcast.
The Lexington CROP Walk is coming on Sun, Sep 25, 3pm, at Second
Presbyterian Church. All ages are invited to join us as we walk (3 miles)
through downtown to raise dollars and awareness to alleviate hunger locally
and globally.
Exploring Our Spirituality Through Prayer is the title of a day retreat to be
held at Walnut Hill on Sat, Oct 15 , 8:30am - 3pm. Sharon Grant and George
Aboud will be our guides for this day of learning and practice. Registration is
$20/person, which includes lunch. Use reply email or call the church office
(263-5304) to register or request more information.
ACE D.C. Trip - Once again Walnut Hill has been asked to help sponsor
students to participate in the Athens Chilesburg Elementary School 5th
Grade Class Trip to Washington, DC. Twenty-eight children will be needing
sponsorship to participate. Walnut Hill has committed to sponsor five
children ($559/child). If you would like to contribute (any amount) toward this
cause, make your check payable to Walnut Hill Church designated "ACE".
Kroger Rewards: Walnut Hill lately received a check in the amount of $366,
proceeds of participation by 31 Walnut Hill households in the Kroger Community
Rewards program during the quarter just ended. Thanks to all households
supporting Walnut Hill in this way. Use reply email or call the church office
for information on how you can participate.
Vestry Nominations: We will soon be nominating and electing two persons
to serve on the Vestry, Class of 2019. Your recommendations are welcome.
Please contact the Senior Warden or the church office with your Vestry
nominee suggestions.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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