Greetings to all!
At its recent meeting the Vestry endorsed the suggestion of a Walnut Hill
member that the church respond to the current crisis in South Sudan,
which has been experiencing civil war, drought and famine. In addition
to an immediate response supporting food shipments to the region, Walnut
Hill will be looking to establish an ongoing connection with direct relief
and outreach "on the ground" in the area. Watch for more details. In
the meantime, consider learning more about the complicated history of
the region (try this BBC article for a start) and commit the place and its
people to your prayers, such as this prayer arising from the native Dinka
tradition, which expresses both the suffering and the hope of the people
of South Sudan:
God has turned his back on us;
the words of men have made him angry.
And yet he will turn around again.
God has turned his back on us.
We are the children of our Maker
and are not afraid that he will kill us.
(from An African Prayer Book, collected by Desmond Tutu)
The scripture lessons for Sun, July 2, the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time:
Genesis 22:1-14
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, July 2, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. Sunday Conversation topics vary widely from week to week.
Watch the Friday update for details regarding this Sunday's conversation.
Your Ideas Welcome - Speaking of Sunday Conversations, we would be
pleased to receive your ideas regarding possible conversation topics,
whether they be ideas for a single conversation or a series, whether they
be Bible based or current events. Use reply email to share your ideas,
and watch for your "topic" to show up soon.
Sunday Hospitality - Visit the online sign up sheet to view Sundays
available for you to host our after worship gathering including this Sunday,
July 2. You may, of course, also visit the traditional sign up sheet in the
Sanctuary foyer. Thanks to all our Sunday hosts.
The Walnut Hill Bike Ride is coming on Sat, July 15. Activities include
open road rides, a closed road "family ride" on Walnut Hill Road, brunch,
music and more. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. There will be
plenty of opportunities to volunteer. Proceeds benefit Kentucky Refugee
Ministries. For more information visit Walnut Hill Bike Ride .
Hope Center Supplies - When you are traveling, or preparing to travel,
this summer, don't forget that we are collecting travel size toiletry items
(bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) for the Hope Center. Place your
items in the collection box in the Sanctuary foyer.
Supporting Walnut Hill Church - Conversation is currently ongoing
regarding making it possible for Walnut Hill members and friends to
support the church with credit card donations via the Walnut Hill Church
website. Your thoughts, questions, ideas and concerns (via reply email)
would be welcome.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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