Greetings to all!
This Monday, January 15, is the Martin Luther King, Jr, holiday. With that
occasion in mind, consider this excerpt from his speech titled "The Drum
Major Instinct" delivered in Atlanta on Feb 4, 1968 (two months prior to his
assassination on Apr 4, 1968), including reflections on what he might hope
would be said about him on the occasion of his death…
I'd like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to
give his life serving others. I'd like for somebody to say that day that Martin
Luther King, Jr., tried to love somebody. I want you to say that day that I
tried to be right on the war question. I want you to be able to say that day
that I did try to feed the hungry. And I want you to be able to say that day
that I did try in my life to clothe those who were naked. I want you to say
on that day that I did try in my life to visit those who were in prison. I want
you to say that I tried to love and serve humanity. Yes, if you want to say
that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that
I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And
all of the other shallow things will not matter.
The lectionary texts for January 14, the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany…
Being Christian, a series of conversations around Christian experience
and practice continues this Sun, Jan 14, 10am, in Trinity Hall as we talk
about the "Bible", a traditional source of guidance and inspiration for
Christian individuals and communities. This month's conversation series
is inspired by the book, Being Christian, by Rowan Williams.
Sunday Hospitality - Hosts are needed for our after worship gatherings
for numerous Sundays in the new year. Visit the online sign-up sheet to
view and reserve an upcoming Sunday. Thanks to all our Sunday hosts!
Kits - The Walnut Hill Sunday School is gathering supplies for Church
World Service Hygiene Kits and School Kits. These kits are distributed
in communities affected by natural disasters. Visit Hygiene Kits and/or
School Kits for a list of eligible items. Bring items to Walnut Hill by Sunday,
January 14. The kits will be assembled and shipped in late January.
King Holiday Events in the community include:
-Sat, Jan 13, 1pm, East 2nd St Christian Church - Community
Forum on Race Relations
-Sun, Jan 14, 6pm, Central Christian Church - Community Worship
featuring the Rev. Dr. William Lee
-Mon, Jan 15, 10am, Heritage Hall - MLK Day Commemorative
March; 11am, Heritage Hall - MLK Day Program featuring Mr. Tim Wise;
2:30pm, Kentucky Theater - free showing of the film "Hidden Figures".
Prayer in Action - "Prayer in Action Days", a public advocacy program
sponsored by the Kentucky Council of Churches, continues on Tue, Jan 16,
9:30am, at the Capitol Annex Building (Rm#129) in Frankfort. This Tuesday's
program will focus on legislation related to criminal justice. For more details,
visit Prayer in Action Days .
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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