Greetings to all!
Thursday, May 30, marks the Ascension of the Lord, forty days after Easter
according to the chronology of Acts 1:1-11 . The story of the ascension of
the Lord is clearly one of theological affirmation rather than historical report,
which is not to lessen its credibility, but to remind us that the wonder of the
story is not a case of anti-gravity but rather the triumph of something(one)
as powerless and fragile as Love. Thomas Keating reflects…
The grace of the ascension enables us to perceive the irresistible power of
the Spirit transforming everything into Christ despite any and all appearances
to the contrary. In the misery of the ghetto, the battlefield, the concentration
camp; in the family torn by dissension; in the loneliness of the orphanage,
old-age home, or hospital ward…the light of the ascension is burning with
irresistible power. This is one of the great intuitions of faith.
(from Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer)
The lectionary texts for June 2, the Seventh Sunday of Easter…
Blessed Are…an exploration of the Beatitudes of Jesus (Matthew 5:1-12),
continues this Sun, June 2, 10am, with a consideration of the 6th beatitude,
"Blessed are the pure in heart…", including commentary by Thomas Merton.
Use reply email to request a copy of the participant guide for this Sunday's
conversation.
Walnut Hill reaching out…
*Nathaniel Mission Summer Camp - You are invited to donate craft supplies
(paper, crayons, pencils, scissors, etc) for the Nathaniel Mission summer
camp program. Look for the collection box in the foyer of the Sanctuary.
*U.S. Tornadoes/Flooding - You are invited to donate by cash/check
(payable to Walnut Hill Church, memo: Spring Storms) to support relief
and recovery for persons affected by recent storms and flooding. Walnut Hill
donations will be sent to the area via our partner, Church World Service.
*Hope Center - As you travel this summer, remember that Walnut Hill is
collecting travel-size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) for
guests at the Hope Center. Look for the collection box in the Sanctuary
foyer.
The Walnut Hill Bike Ride is coming on Saturday, June 29. There are
plenty of ways for you to support this event. Use reply email to inquire.
Sunday Hospitality - Visit our online sign-up sheet to see opportunities to
host our Sunday refreshments. When you see a Sunday that works for you,
follow the simple instructions to sign-up. You may also use the traditional
sign up sheets in the Sanctuary foyer and Trinity Hall. Thanks to all our hosts.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
P.S. - You can find Walnut Hill Church…
…on the web at www.walnuthillchurchky.org
…on Facebook at Walnut Hill Church
…on Instagram at walnuthillchurchky
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