Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Greetings to all!

With Labor Day upcoming I am reminded of the life and work of Dorothy Day, 
20th century journalist, activist, and Catholic convert who ministered to and 
advocated for workers, particularly the working poor. Dorothy was inspired in her 
efforts by the example of Jesus, as she wrote…

Christ lived among human beings…that he was born in a stable, that He did not 
come to be a temporal King, that He worked with His hands, spent the first years 
of His life in exile, and the rest of his early adulthood in a crude carpenter shop 
in Nazareth…He trod the roads in His public life and the first men he called were 
fishermen, small owners of boats and nets.  He was familiar with the migrant 
worker and the proletariat, and some of his parables dealt with them.  He spoke 
of the living wage in the parable of those who came at the first and the eleventh 
hour…He had set us an example, and the poor and destitute were the ones we
wished to reach…

(from Dorothy Day - Selected Writings)

The lectionary texts for September 2, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time….

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, September 2, 10am, in Trinity
Hall exploring the various "voices" present in the early Christian community as 
they sought to present the good news of Jesus to the world of their time. Our 
resource for this conversation is a presentation by Ron Miller.  To view the full 
presentation, visit  "A Different Christian Story" .

It "Is" Good is the title of a seven Sunday series of conversations celebrating
the wonders of the universe around and within us.  Join us at 10am Sunday
mornings beginning September 9.

The Fall Potluck is coming on Sunday, September 16, immediately after
morning worship.  Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert, and join us for this 
delicious Walnut Hill tradition.  Meat and beverage will be provided.

ACE Trip - Once again this year Walnut Hill will be sponsoring students (4)
to participate in the Athens Chilesburg Elementary School Fifth Grade Class 
Trip to Washington, DC.  The cost per student is $500.  Your gift in any amount 
is welcome.  Make your check payable to Walnut Hill Church with the memo 
"ACE Trip".

Hope Center - September 2 is the final Sunday of our summer collection of
travel size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) for guests at the
Hope Center.  Place your items in the collection box located in the Sanctuary
foyer.

Peace to all.

Mike Ward

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