Greetings to all!
This Sunday, February 11, is the Sunday of the Transfiguration of the Lord,
traditionally observed on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, the beginning
of Lent. It is a remarkable story (see texts below) evoking plenty of questions
and possible insights. So what did the disciples "see" on the mountain when
Jesus' appearance became radiant? Was it a one-time supernatural event, or
the product of a myth-making culture? Consider these thoughts by Frederick
Buechner…
Even with us something like that happens once in a while. The face of a man
walking with his child in the park, of a woman picking peas in the garden, of
sometimes even the unlikeliest person listening to a concert, say, or standing
barefoot in the sand watching the waves roll in, or just having a beer at a Saturday
baseball game in July. Every once and so often, something so touching, so
incandescent, so alive, transfigures the human face that it's almost beyond
bearing.
(as found in Listening to Your Life)
The lectionary texts for February 11, the Transfiguration of the Lord…
Gnosticism Goes to the Movies, an exploration of ancient spirituality as it
is found in modern cinema, begins this Sunday, February 11, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. This Sunday's session is titled "A Crack in Our Reality". You might want
to view either or both "The Truman Show" and "The Matrix" in preparation for
our conversation. Pre-viewing of films is not a pre-requisite for participation.
Nursery care will be available.
The annual meeting of the Walnut Hill Church Cemetery Association will be
held on Sunday, March 4, immediately after morning worship. This year's
meeting includes the consideration of a revised Constitution and By-Laws. Visit
Cemetery By-Laws to view the document in advance.
Mission Experience 2018 (?) - We are currently exploring the possibility of a
Walnut Hill Mission Experience later this year to follow-up our 2017 Mission
Experience. We are again exploring the possibility of a Fri -Sun experience for
youth and adults. Use reply email to indicate your interest.
Prayer in Action Days, a public advocacy program sponsored by the Kentucky
Council of Churches, continues on Tue, Feb 13, 9:30am, at the Capitol Annex
Building (Rm#131) in Frankfort. This Tuesday's program will focus on issues
related to environment/energy. Visit Prayer in Action Days for information
regarding upcoming Prayer in Action gatherings and check out the bulletin board
in Trinity Hall for information from previous gatherings.
In the Community - 2020 Housing Vision, an initiative by Kentucky Habitat
for Humanity in collaboration with other affordable housing advocates and
providers, was publicly launched this past Monday at a news conference at the
Capitol. Two Walnut Hill Church members are providing leadership for this effort.
Visit 2020 Housing Vision for more information and to discover Walnut Hill's
leadership connection.
"Souper Bowl" Wrap-up - Thanks to all the soup chefs, soup tasters, and
generous donors who made last Sunday's Souper Bowl a delicious, fun, and
successful event. Over $300 was raised in support of God's Pantry
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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