Greetings to all!
In light of Mother's Day upcoming (May 12) and the occasion to celebrate
and give thanks for those women who have nurtured us in our living,
consider this adaptation of a poem by Maya Angelou as found in the book,
Woman Prayers.
I have so much I can teach her
And pull out of her.
I would say you might encounter defeats
But you must never be defeated.
I would teach her to love a lot.
Laugh a lot at the silliest things
And be very serious.
I would teach her to love life,
I could do that.
Another school shooting occurred yesterday. This one in Denver. Might
the frequency of such events not cause us to be fearful or uncaring. Rather,
might our "mourning" for those affected lead us to become engaged in efforts
to reduce violence in our society. A place to begin might be a 2016 statement
on "Gun Violence" published by the Kentucky Council of Churches. To
access the statement, visit KCC Policy Statements and scroll down to the
"Gun Violence" tab.
The lectionary texts for May 12, the Fourth Sunday of Easter…
Blessed Are…, an exploration of the Beatitudes (Matt 5:1-12) continues this
Sunday, 10am, as we consider the 3rd beatitude, "Blessed are the meek…"
Use reply email to request to request a reflection guide, which may be used
for individual study and/or to prepare for our conversation.
THE SPRING POTLUCK is coming on Sunday, May 19, immediately after
morning worship. Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert, and join us for this
delicious Walnut Hill tradition.
Calling all Graduates - As is our recent tradition, we would like recognize
Walnut Hill graduates, particularly high school graduates, on the day of our
Spring Potluck (May 19). If you have a graduate in your family, come
prepared to "shout out" on that day. If you have a high school graduate in
your household, please let us know in advance, so that we might celebrate
her/him appropriately.
Walking Through Scripture, a practice of weekly Bible reading, is ongoing
a we make our journey through the 3-year lectionary cycle. Look for your
next "walking guide" this Sunday in the Sanctuary foyer, or request one by
reply email.
The 8th Annual Walnut Hill Bike Ride is coming on Sat, June 29. This
year's ride will benefit children in the Athens Chilesburg and Brenda Cowan
School districts. Mark the date on your calendar, and watch for more
information regarding participation and volunteer opportunities.
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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