Greetings to all!
The recent threats against Jewish community centers around the nation and the vandalism
of a Jewish cemetery near St. Louis are troubling to all people of good will, whatever their
particular religion might be. Such occasions call us to respond in positive ways, but what
can we do? Plenty! We can…
…be in prayer for our neighbors who feel threatened because of their religion, race, or
national origin, as well as be in prayer for persons who harbor, and sometimes act
out of, ignorance, misunderstanding, fears and/or hatred of others.
…approach persons we know who might feel threatened because of their race, religion,
or national origin to affirm our solidarity with them.
…challenge those casual disparaging comments we often hear about "others," and not
allow our silence to be construed as agreement.
…communicate with civic and political leaders our concern for public policy that welcomes
persons of all religions, races, and national origins.
In all of the above let us be positive and affirming. It is not our calling to be "against"
anyone; rather, it is our calling to be "with and for" all persons of good will whatever their
race, religion, national origin and, yes, even opinion might be.
The scripture lessons for Sunday, February 26, the Transfiguration of the Lord…
Exodus 24:12-18
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather each Saturday, 8am, at Panera
on Richmond Road, for coffee and fellowship. There is no formal program, just lively
conversation regarding whatever might be on our minds, in the news, etc. Feel free to
stop by for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
Youth Sandwich Ministry - Youth are invited to gather this Sun, Feb 26, 5:30 - 7:00pm,
at Walnut Hill. The youth will be serving as Sandwich Ministers for the Community Inn.
In addition to preparing sandwiches for Community Inn guests, the youth will be engaging
in activities to help them think about some of the dynamics that lead to homelessness.
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. To
preview this spring's EOS season visit, EOS Spring 2017 Booklet .
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 121st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington will be held on
Saturday, February 25, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Lexington. Mike Ward
will be attending as an expression of Walnut Hill's ecumenical relationship with the
Diocese. For more information regarding the Diocese of Lexington and/or the
Annual Convention, visit www.diolex.org .
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
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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