Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Greetings to all!

"Peace be with you."  Perhaps you recognize these words from some worship
service you've attended in the recent or more distant past.  Maybe you have 
heard them, with or without knowing it, in their Hebrew or Arabic variations at 
a Jewish or Muslim gathering. The phrase is a simple piece of tradition shared 
across religious boundaries. In this world of many differences, and divisions, 
these simple words might provide a bridge toward one another. Consider speaking 
them, or at least thinking them, when you meet a neighbor who is in some way 
different from you, and then do what is in your power to make real the peace you 
have wished upon him/her/them.  

The lectionary texts for April 15, the Third Sunday of Easter…

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, April 15, as we consider the
"Opioid Epidemic and the Church: What Can We Do?" Join us for this important
conversation.

Children's Choir - Children through elementary age are invited to gather this 
Sunday, 10am, in Trinity Hall for music and singing as they prepare for a worship
hour presentation later this month.

Cemetery Project work continues.  Most of the fence line work and tree work 
is complete and debris is being removed.  Ahead will be the planting of new
trees, reconditioning of turf, and work on/around the bell tower.  Use reply email
if you have questions regarding the work completed and/or yet to be done.

Sermon Audio Recordings are available on the church website at the following
link: Sermons .  Feel free to access them for your listening and reflection.

Thinking About Summer…Camp - It is not too early to think about summer 
camp for children/youth.  Walnut Hill is privileged to have access to two excellent 
camp programs, Cathedral Domain and Camp Burnamwood.  Don't forget that 
Walnut Hill will sponsor one half the cost of attending camp for any Walnut Hill 
child or youth.  Visit Domain or Burnamwood for schedule and program information.

Thanks to the congregation and numerous individuals for your encouragement
to the Ward family during our recent family medical issues. We are doing much
better, and we are grateful to be part of a caring faith community.

Peace,

Mike Ward


  

 

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