Greetings to all!
In The Book of Joy Douglas Abrams chronicles a week-long conversation
with and between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai
Lama, including the connection between joy and suffering, both our own
and the suffering of others.
In short, the more we heal our own pain, the more we can turn to the pain
of others. But in a surprising way, what the Archbishop and the Dalai Lama
were saying is that the way we heal our own pain is actually by turning to the
pain of others. It is a virtuous cycle. The more we turn toward others, the
more joy we experience, and the more joy we experience, the more we can
bring joy to others. The goal is not just to create joy for ourselves but, as the
Archbishop poetically phrased it, "to be a reservoir of joy, an oasis of peace,
a pool of serenity that can ripple out to all those around you." As we will see,
joy is in fact quite contagious. As is love, compassion, and generosity.
The scripture lessons for Sun, July 9, the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time…
Genesis 24:34-67
Romans 7:13-25
Matthew 11:16-30
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, July 9, 10am, in Trinity Hall.
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. 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 "fun 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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