Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Greetings to all!

We are halfway through Holy Week, soon to enter the Three Days, traditionally
called the Triduum, beginning with a meal (Maundy Thursday) and ending with
the discovery of an empty tomb (Easter Sunday), a wide spectrum of human 
experience and emotion. Prayer is in order …

Gracious God, 
As we enter these three days of Christ's glory, 
open our hearts to all that is before us to receive: 
The quiet humility of Maundy Thursday, 
the deep passion of Good Friday,
and the patient silence of Holy Saturday.
Awaken us on Easter Sunday
to the wonder of unconquerable love
and life that knows no bounds.
Through Christ our Risen Lord.  Amen.

In memory: Darothy "Dotty" Wachs, a Friend of Walnut Hill Church, departed
this life on March 19, 2018, at the age of 93.  Dotty was buried in the Walnut
Hill Church Cemetery next to her husband, Fred, a Member of Walnut Hill Church.

The lectionary texts for April 1, the Resurrection of the Lord…

Maundy Thursday Evening Prayer, 7pm, at Walnut Hill Church - Join us for 
this quiet service of sacrament, scripture, prayer and reflection around the events
of Jesus' Last Supper with the disciples, their conversations and prayers, and his
arrest and initial trial. (Nursery care available for young children)

Good Friday Services - Numerous Good Friday services are available around
Lexington including…
*Christ Church Cathedral - 12:05pm and 7:00pm
*First Presbyterian Church -  Noon

Easter Sunday Services at Walnut Hill Church -
*7:00am, Easter Sunrise Service - Join us for this informal service in the
Walnut Hill Church Cemetery.  Dress for the outdoors.  In case of inclement weather,
the service will be held in the Sanctuary.  Refreshments following the service.
*11:00am, Morning Worship & Holy Communion - Join us for this traditional
service including the Sacrament of Holy Communion.  Nursery care available for
young children.
*Noon - After Worship Gathering - Bring one (1) plate of cookies (or other
treat) as we gather for fellowship in shared celebration of the Risen Christ.

One Great Hour of Sharing - The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be
received on Easter Sunday morning.  Bring your OGHS collection boxes and/or
your cash/checks (designated OGHS).  For more information regarding the One
Great Hour of Sharing offering, visit  OGHS .

Stick pick-up CANCELLED:  Our "stick pick-up" work day previously scheduled
for this Saturday has been cancelled.  Depending on how the spring blooms, a
work day might be scheduled for later in the season. Thanks to all for your willing
spirits and for your patience with this change.

THANKS to an abundance of Easter Egg providers and hunters, as well as a
little sunshine, for a delightful (albeit chilly) Egg Hunt this past Sunday.

Peace,

Mike Ward





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