Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Greetings to all!
We are now about halfway through Lent and halfway through our Sunday
morning (10am) explorations of mindfulness. Among the several practice
suggestions that I have appreciated are three questions that can serve to
help us both practice and live more mindfully. These questions invite us to
occasionally step away (figuratively) from what we are doing and ask…
Am I present? (not preoccupied by the past or the future)
Am I conscious? (aware of the world and those in it, including one's self)
Am I content? (accepting the present moment as it is)
These simple questions can help one be fully alive in the present moment
wherever, whenever, and whatever that present moment might be.
The lectionary texts for March 31, the Fourth Sunday in Lent…
Mindfulness: A Spiritual Practice and a Way of Life continues this Sunday,
10am, in Trinity Hall. Our 20-minute spiritual practice for the day will focus on
"Overcoming Rumination" while our way of life conversation will focus on "How
far did it (our food) travel?". Join us as we seek to be more present, conscious
and content in our daily living.
Seedleaf - Last Sunday's mindfulness conversation included information about
the importance of earth friendly ways to dispose of "food waste." Coincidently,
a local organization, Seadleaf, has begun a program to provide a composting
option for urban dwellers. Check it out at "compost carpool."
Easter Lilies - Once again this Easter we will be decorating the Sanctuary with
Easter Lilies. You can sponsor a lily for $20/plant. Make your check payable to
Walnut Hill Church (memo: Lily). Be sure to let us know if your sponsorship is
in memory/honor of someone special to you.
Summer Camp - It is not too early to plan summer camp experiences for your
children/youth. Walnut Hill children/youth have access to two excellent summer
the church will sponsor one-half the cost of participation for any Walnut Hill
camper.
Transylvania Presbytery is hosting two events that might be of interest to you.
They are both being held on Saturday, April 27, so you will have to choose…
*"Love Heals All" - a panel presentation on human trafficking, 9am, at Second
Presbyterian Church (Lexington). This event is sponsored by the Presbyterian
Women of Transylvania Presbytery, but attendance is co-ed. Contact Kay
Grooms (937-213-0415) for more information.
*"Hospitality: Unleashing the Church's Potential" - rethinking the church's
mission through the lens of hospitality. This event will be at First Presbyterian
Church (Winchester), 10am - 3pm. Use reply email to request more information.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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