Greetings to all!
In this week's EOS story, "The Raising of Lazarus" (Jn 11), we catch a glimpse of
Jesus' relationship with sisters Mary and Martha, who are described as Jesus'
friends. Perhaps their friendship also provides a glimpse of what friendship with
Jesus might look like in any age. Roberta Bondi comments…
It is important that in John 11 Jesus gives no sign that he expects Mary and Martha
to relate to him as passive, obedient, little children. Martha and Mary are Jesus'
adult friends. Because they love him, they are not submissive or subservient. They
are not in the least afraid of him. They are not sullenly, silently angry with him. They
do not accept what has happened as the will of God. They tell him they are angry
with him, and why. As for Jesus, Jesus does not simply tolerate these [strong]
women. He values them. He chooses them for his closest friends. He trusts them
in their anger with him, and he trusts them with his life.
(as found in Encounters with Jesus, by Frances Taylor Gench)
The scripture lesson for Sunday, April 9, Palm Sunday, and the sixth Sunday of
the Exploring Our Spirituality season:
John 12:12-19
"Praying With Scripture," Thursday, April 6, 7pm, at Walnut Hill: Join us as
we complete our reflection on the story of the raising of Lazarus by "praying with"
its words, images and symbols.
The Children's Choir will offer their music presentation during worship this
Sun, Apr 9. Children should arrive at 10am for final practice through the music
for the day.
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Sun, Apr 9, immediately after morning
worship. Children through elementary age are invited to hunt. Hunters should
bring a basket for collecting eggs. Parents/Grandparents are invited to bring 1 doz
treat filled eggs to add to the hunt. Others are also welcome to bring eggs for
the hunt.
Youth (middle/high school) are invited to gather this Sun, Apr 9, 5:30pm, at
Walnut Hill for a meal and activities. Use reply email or contact Lauren to rsvp.
EOS small groups continue to meet on Sunday morning, 10am, in Trinity Hall,
and Monday evening, 6:30pm, at the Hilliard residence. Small groups provide
opportunity to explore the EOS stories in company with others.
Easter Lilies for the decoration of the Walnut Hill sanctuary may be sponsored for
$20/plant. Make your check payable to Walnut Hill Church, designated "Lily." Be
sure to let us know if your sponsorship is in memory or honor of someone special
to you.
Speaking of Easter, here is a quick look at our Holy Week schedule:
*Sun, Apr 9 - Palm Sunday
-10am - EOS Small Group, Children's Choir
-11am - Morning Worship, Children's Presentation
-Noon - Easter Egg Hunt (bring a basket and a dozen treat eggs for the hunt)
-5:30pm - Youth Gathering at Walnut Hill
*Mon, Apr 10 - EOS small group at the Hilliard residence
*Thu, Apr 13 - Maundy Thursday
-7pm - Evening Prayer and Communion
*Sun, Apr 16 - Easter Sunday
-7am - Easter Sunrise Service
-11am - Morning Worship and Holy Communion
In the Community: "Horse Sense" is the title of an art exhibit featuring the
work of Lee Sturtevant. The exhibit will be on display April 7 - 28 at the John
G. Irvin Gallery in the Central Bank building downtown.
Kroger Community Rewards: Walnut Hill lately received a donation in the
amount of $324 from the Kroger Co, the quarterly proceeds of participation in
the Kroger Community Rewards Program by 27 Walnut Hill households. Thanks
to all those who made this contribution possible.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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