Greetings to all!
The good news of Easter is more to be experienced than reasoned, more felt
than understood, more "right brain" than "left brain," more poetry than prose.
With all that in mind, consider this poem for your post-Easter reflection…
The silence breaks into morning.
That One Star lights the world.
The lily springs to life and
not even Solomon…
Let it begin with singing
and never end!
Oh, angels, quit your lamenting!
Oh, pilgrims,
upon your knees in tearful prayer,
rise up
and take your hearts
and run!
We who were no people
are named anew
God's people,
for he who was no more
is forevermore.
("And the Glory" by Ann Weems, as found in Kneeling In Jerusalem)
The scriptures for Sunday, April 23, the 2nd Sunday of Easter…
Acts 2:14, 22-32
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Sunday Conversations return this Sunday, April 23, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
Our conversation focus for this Sunday will be "Earth Day" (Apr 22). Watch
for more details in the Friday update.
A Host(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this Sun, Apr 23.
Use reply email to volunteer or visit the online sign-up sheet to volunteer
for this Sunday or a Sunday later in the spring.
One Great Hour of Sharing - Thanks to all who gave so generously on
Easter Sunday to the OGHS offering, which supports disaster and hunger
relief, water projects and human empowerment around the world. The initial
offering totaled $475, and the collection box coins are yet to be counted! By
the way, you can still return your OGHS collection boxes next Sunday for
inclusion in this year's OGHS offering. For more information about the global
impact of this traditional Lent/Easter season offering, visit OGHS .
The Catholic Action Center, with its ministries including meals, clothing,
overnight shelter (The Community Inn) and various social services, is
moving to a new home at 1055 Industry Road. You are invited to an open
house to see their new facilities this Sunday, April 23, 1-4pm. You may
bring a "housewarming gift" such as a blanket or fitted sheet (twin size),
pillow case, towel or washcloth. No rsvp required. For more information,
about the work of the CAC, visit www.godsnet.info .
In the Community: The Theater Dept of the Bryan Station High School
is presenting the musical, "The Wizard of Oz." Performances are scheduled
for Thu/Fri (Apr 20/21) at 6:30pm, and Sat (Apr 22) at 2pm and 6pm at Bryan
Station High School. Our own Ruby Sharrard is among the cast members.
Looking Ahead:
*Sat, May 13 - Grounds Work Day, 9am - Noon.
*Sun, May 21 - Spring Potluck
*Fri-Sun, June 9-11- Walnut Hill Mission Experience in Estill County
(Watch for more details regarding these upcoming events, or use reply
email to inquire.)
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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