Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Greetings to all!
"Holy Week" (a.k.a. Passion Week) is upon us, a journey of reflection from
Palm/Passion Sunday to Easter Sunday (The Resurrection of the Lord).
Dorothy Bass surveys the path ahead…
For one whole week, we relive in present time a devastating sequence of
events that took place in a minor city of the Roman Empire twenty centuries
ago…As if we were in Jerusalem ourselves, we wave palms and shout
Hosanna! on the day that is both Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. The
shouts soon ring hollow, however, for we know that by week's end the crowd
will abandon the one we now acclaim. On Thursday, he will host us at a
table of love and forgiveness, even though he knows it too. With this meal,
we enter the heart of the paschal mystery for the three days known as
Triduum. After Thursday's arrest come Friday's crucifixion, Saturday's silence,
and Sunday's glory…
(as found in Receiving the Day)
Join us for this year's Holy Week journey!
The lectionary texts for April 14, Palm/Passion Sunday…
Sunday Conversations resume this Sun, Apr 14, 10am, with a conversation
titled, "Jesus Died for Me?" We'll explore the origins of the notion that Jesus
had to die for us, and what it might mean for us today.
The Walnut Hill Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sun, April 14, immediately after
morning worship. Younger children are invited to hunt for stuffed eggs hidden
around the church grounds. Participant parents/grandparents (and others) are
invited to bring a dozen or so stuffed eggs to add to the hunt. Rain date is
April 21.
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.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Sunday, April 14, Palm Sunday
*Procession of the Palms during morning worship (11am).
*Egg Hunt for children (Noon) - please bring a basket for hunting as well as
a dozen stuffed eggs to add to the hunt (rain date, Apr 21).
Thursday, April 18, Maundy Thursday
*Evening Prayer and the Lord's Supper, 7pm - Join us for this service of reflection
on the passion of Jesus. (nursery care available for young children)
Sunday, April 21, Easter Sunday
*Sunrise Service, 7am - Join us for this simple celebration of the resurrection of
Jesus. Service will be held in the Walnut Hill Cemetery. In case of inclement
weather, the service will be held in the Sanctuary.
*Morning Worship & Holy Communion, 11am - Join us for this traditional liturgy
and sacrament. Nursery care and Sunday School available for children.
The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received on Easter Sunday,
April 21. Bring your coin collection boxes to Walnut HIll on that day. You may
also contribute via cash/check (payable to Walnut Hill Church, memo: OGHS).
The One Great Hour of Sharing offering supports disaster/hunger relief, water
projects, and human empowerment around the world. Visit OGHS for more
information.
The Nathaniel Mission is co-hosting a community egg hunt on Sunday, April 21,
at Cardinal Valley Park. Walnut Hill is supporting this effort by providing stuffed
eggs for the hunt. You can help us this Sun, April 14, by "stuffing" some eggs
after worship (supplies provided). The eggs will then be delivered to the Mission
for use on Apr 21.
Thanks to all who in front of, and behind, the scenes made it possible for Barb
and me to gather with family and friends to celebrate our son's wedding this past
weekend. It was a joyful occasion!
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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