Greetings to all!
Today, November 1, is All Saints' Day, an occasion to celebrate the saints,
both famous and obscure. Consider this theological reflection about the
saints as offered by the late Anglican theologian, John Macquarrie…
In remembering and honoring its saints by yearly commemoration or in
other ways, the Church is not showing a sentimental nostalgia for its
past. Rather, this is a real communion of saints … In the communion of
saints, the Church accepts its heritage and confesses its identity; but
paradoxically this very heritage is the self-giving love of the martyrs and
confessors - a love which they in turn learned from Christ. Thus in
accepting this heritage the Church ipso facto commits itself to a future
in which it must lose itself in order to transcend itself and become the
kingdom of God.
(from Principles of Christian Theology)
Calvin Greenup, a member of Walnut Hill Church, departed this life
on October 31, 2017. Service arrangements are pending with Milward
Funeral Directors.
Fire-Ring Dedication - A dedication of the recently completed "fire-ring"
on the Walnut Hill grounds will be held on Saturday, November 4, 5pm
(ceremony to begin at 5:30pm). All are welcome! Tents will be set up
in case of inclement weather. Dress for the outdoors and bring a lawn
chair for your use. Hot cider/chocolate will be served.
The lectionary texts for November 5, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost…
Walking Through Scripture conversation continues this Sun, Nov 5,
10am in Trinity Hall. Join us as we discuss the texts above, sharing our
questions, comments and insights. Use reply email if you would like to
receive a weekly introduction/commentary regarding the Sunday lessons.
Children's Choir - Children through elementary age are invited to gather
at 10am on Sunday mornings for music and singing in anticipation of their
Christmas presentation on Dec 10.
Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing - Once again we have been asked to
provide stuffing/dressing for the Nathaniel Mission Community Thanksgiving
Dinner. You can "sponsor" a pan for $20. Make your check payable to
Walnut Hill Church (memo "stuffing").
The Annual Meeting of the congregation of Walnut Hill Church will be on
Sunday, November 19, immediately after morning worship. As usual, the
meeting business will include election of Vestry members, presentation of
the annual budget, and action on the Pastor's terms of call. This year's
meeting will also include consideration of a revised Constitution and By-laws,
which you may view in advance at the following link: Revised By-Laws.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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