Greetings to all!
As tragic as were the events last week in Parkland, Florida, encouraging are the youth
in Florida and around the nation who, in response to those events, are issuing a call to
action to legislators in particular and to our nation in general. Hopefully they will find much
support and encouragement to make a difference for their (and our) generation. I am
reminded of a hymn used at a recent "Prayer in Action Days" (see below) gathering in
Frankfort…
If we just talk of thoughts and prayers
And don't live out a faith that dares,
And don't take on the ways of death,
Our thoughts and prayers are fleeting breath…
God, may our prayers and dreams and songs
Lead to a faith that takes on wrongs-
That works for peace and justice, too.
Then will our prayers bring joy to you.
(from the hymn "If We Just Talk…"© by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette)
In memory…
Bill Prewitt, a Friend of Walnut Hill Church, departed this life on Wed, Feb 14.
A memorial service was held on Mon, Feb 19, at 2nd Presbyterian Church.
Becky Cassidy, a Friend of Walnut Hill Church, departed this life on Sun, Feb
18. A memorial service is planned for Wed, Feb 28, 10am, at Walnut Hill Church.
The lectionary texts for February 25, the Second Sunday in Lent…
Scout Sunday will be observed at Walnut Hill Church this Sunday, February 25.
All scouts are encouraged to wear uniforms that day and be acknowledged during
worship.
Gnosticism Goes to the Movies, an exploration of ancient spirituality in modern
cinema, continues this Sun, Feb 25, 10am, in Trinity Hall. This Sunday's film is
City of Angels . Though not a prerequisite, you might want to watch the film in
advance of Sunday's conversation.
Burnamwood Bowl-a-Thon, Sun, Feb 25, 3pm - 6pm, at Southland Lanes
is a fun fund-raising event for youth to support the work of Camp Burnamwood.
Youth (middle & high school) are invited to be part of the Walnut Hill team, and
their presence will be sponsored ($50/each) by the Walnut Hill Community Fund.
Rsvps are a must. If you have not already advised Lauren of your attendance,
use reply email to join the Walnut Hill team.
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 revised by-laws. Visit Cemetery By-Laws to view the
document in advance.
Prayer in Action Days, a public advocacy program sponsored by the Kentucky
Council of Churches, continues on Tue, Feb 27, 9:30am, at the Capitol Annex
Building in Frankfort. This Tuesday's program will focus on the goal of a "smoke free
tomorrow". 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, most particularly three bills currently before the Kentucky
General Assembly affecting the prevention of gun violence.
In the Community - The 9th Annual Charity Tennis Tournament to benefit Indian
Summer Camp (for children/youth with cancer) will be held on Fri, Feb 23, 6:30pm
at the Lexington Tennis Club. Visit Barb's story to read about a Walnut Hill connection
to Indian Summer Camp. Walnut Hill will be a sponsor of this year's event in the
amount of $500.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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