Greetings to all!
Barbara and I were out for a walk the other day and came across a daffodil, blooming!
One other day last week I happened past the boxwoods in front of the Sanctuary, and
they were alive with bees. It seems that February is the new April, although I expect
that winter still might have a few tricks up its sleeve. That lone daffodil and those busy
bees might be metaphors of boldness, or foolishness, or both, nature seizing an
opportunity to bloom before its time. 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.
O Thou from whose unfathomed law The year in beauty flows,
Thyself the vision passing by In crystal and in rose,
Day unto day doth utter speech, And night to night proclaim,
In ever-changing words of light, The wonder of Thy name.
(Frances Whitmarsh Wile, 1911)
The scripture lessons for Sunday, February 19…
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Matthew 5:38-48
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Feb 19, 10am, in Trinity Hall as we follow
up a question raised last Sunday regarding the Desert Fathers (and Mothers) of early
Christianity. Watch for more details on Friday.
Children/Youth Focus, 11am, Trinity Hall - The children/youth continue their
exploration of faith stories as found in the book of Genesis. Watch the Friday update
for more details regarding this Sunday's exploration.
Exploring Our Spirituality (EOS) is coming beginning Sun, Mar 5. This spring's
EOS theme is "Praying With Scripture: The Gospel of John." The EOS program will
include Sunday morning worship (11am), small group fellowship, Thursday evening
prayer gatherings, and a study booklet available for individual and group use.
Thanks to the scouts, leaders and parents of Boy Scout Troop 41 for the inspiring
and festive observance of "Scout Sunday" on Feb 12.
Mission Experience 2017 - We have focused in on the long weekend, June 9 -11,
for our eastern Kentucky mission experience. The cost per person will be $75, with
scholarships available. This opportunity is open to all persons, age 12 and above.
Let us know by reply email if you would like to be part of this mission experience
and/or if you have questions about your possible participation.
The Kentucky Council of Churches is sponsoring "Prayer in Action Days" during
the current session of the KY General Assembly. The gatherings are held each
Tuesday, 9:30am, in the Capitol Annex building and focus on different issues before
the G.A. during this session. For a complete schedule and other details, visit
The 8th Annual Charity Tennis Event to benefit Indian Summer Camp (ISC)
will be held on Feb 17 at the Lexington Tennis Club. ISC provides camping
experiences for children who have (or have had) cancer. You can support the
Tennis Event in a number of ways including being a player participant, donating a
silent auction item, bidding on silent auction items, or making a sponsorship
donation. For more information, visit ISC Tennis Event .
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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