Walker Community United Methodist Church

Walker & Walkerite Events

Sunday Celebration August 1 in church

Greetings by Carole Megarry, Jan DeNoble & Julia Philips

Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell

Lao Tzu# 14 followed by 5 minutes of silence

Look, and it can't be seen. Listen, and it can't be heard. Reach, and it can't be grasped.Above, it isn't bright.
Below, it isn't dark. Seamless, unnameable, it returns to the realm of nothing. Form that includes all forms,
image without an image, subtle, beyond all conception. Approach it and there is no beginning; follow it and there is no end. You can't know it, but you can be it, at ease in your own life. Just realize where you come from: this is the essence of wisdom.

Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 by Jim Stark

       Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me."
       But Jesus said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?" And he said to the crowd, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions."
       Then Jesus told them a parable: "The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, 'What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?' Then he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.'
       But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?'
       So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God."

Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart

Special Performance by Kent Eklund

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Julia Philips

Thanks to Allyson Hayward for hospitality food anet Court for flowers

Peace with Justice meeting: Mon, Aug 2, 6:30 pm in the cryroom.

Tony Wentersdorf’s 65^th Birthday Concert-Music & Memories: Sat, Aug 7, 7 pm with original songs & poetry by Tony, Mary Parker, Kent Eklund & a surprise guest. This is a fundraiser for Walker Church & to pay for Tony’s upcoming Christmas CD—the Season of Joy. Refreshments will be served during an intermission.

The Minnesota Bohra Group will using the Walker kitchen & dining hall every night from August 9 through September 9.

"Dessert, gender, power and consent” Discussion: Tues, August 17, 7:30 p.m. at Alex Iantaffi's house (3011 17th Avenue South). People of all genders are welcome. If you would like more information on this, please talk to Alex, Sarah or Laura. If you are attending, feel free to bring a dessert, drink or snack to share if you wish.

Council meeting: Tues, Aug 17, 7:45 pm

Community Meal: Mon, Aug 30, 5:30 to 7 pm, volunteers are needed from 4:45 to 8 pm.

Walker Retreat at Camp Kingswood: Friday-Sunday, September 3-5. Registration has begun. Please sign-up on the clipboard if you are coming and turn in your registration form ASAP. Registration forms are available from the greeters, you can put it and your check noted “retreat” in the offering basket on Sundays or mail it to the office. SEE BELOW FOR FULL INFORMATION

Tom’s Annual Fish Fry: Saturday, September 11, At Tom’s house. Tom will start serving at 12 pm The Best Little Fish Fry in Minnesota Fish, fries, soft drinks, & coffee provided. Bring a dish to share! There will be performances by Walker musicians. If you are so inclined, bring your own music. It would be greatly appreciated There will be a covered stage.. Tom’s Address is 2546 Mckinley Street, N.E. Mpls, (612)788-1229

DVDs of Hyang-Jin Jung’s presentation "Why Be Authentic?" are available from Walter for free or a donation to Walker.

Printed copies of the latest edition of the WalkerTalker

(July-August) are always available from the greeters.

Sunday Celebrations begin at 10 am & will be held in Powderhorn Park near 33^rd Street & 14^th Avenue

on the Sundays listed below:

Aug 1 Church

Aug 8 Powderhorn

Aug 15 Church

Aug 22 Powderhorn

Aug 29 and beyond in Church

On-going Walker Groups

Prayer & Meditation Circle meets in the Meditation Room. Sundays 8:15-9:30 am FFI Doug Rosenquist, 612-240-6048

Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings: 10 am at Dunn Brothers Lake St & Bryant Ave. FFI Wayne Bailey 612-296-3505

Initiates meet the 3^rd Sunday of each month 8:00 am to 9:45 am in the Art Gallery. FFI: Howard Kranz by buckleykranz@msn.com.

Walker Men’s Group All men are invited to the monthly 4^th Saturday brunch. FFI Ernie Gunderson, 612-721-9103.

L’Orange Art Gallery: FFI Janet Court 612-721-9284

MBOTMA Acoustic Music Jams are held the last Monday of each month at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association this is a low key music jam for people of all abilities. Everyone is welcome to play, sing or listen. Free. FFI Roy Vanderwerf 612-822-1926.

Twin City Autoharpers Jams are held the 4^th Sunday of the month 3 to 5 pm in the Art Gallery next on August 22. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. FFI Tony Wentersdorf 612-872-0233 afwentersdorf@hotmail.com

Living Spirit UMC Annual BBQ (The former Oakland BBQ) Saturday, July 31 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Living Spirit UMC 4501 Bloomington Ave. Mouth watering ribs, delectable deserts, and cold drinks for sale. Join us for lunch or take home the best ribs on the Southside! Live music by Elbow Room!

Linda Berglin in Powderhorn Park Art Fair: Sat & Sun, Aug 6 & 7 in the Community Showcase. Stop by to say “hi.”

For sale: Wonderful, 2-story condo, close to Walker and overlooking Powderhorn Park! - same building as Paul M and Janet c/James L live in. 1216 Powderhorn Terrace #12 - Condominium with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and main floor family room. FHA approved! Buyer Bonus Event – up to 3% credit at closing. Walk to Midtown Market, Powderhorn Park views from 2 balconies, a rare spacious 2 level “flat”. Cool stairway, hardwood floors, built-ins, newly updated kitchen, baths, laundry. Newer windows. $154,900. FFI ChristineHazel.com for photos,etc.

Public Meeting- allocating Neighborhood Revitalization Program funds to serve the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood

Tues, Aug 17, 6:30-8:30 at Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association, 821 E 35th street. Learn, vote and voice your opinion

Childcare and Translation available.

Questions? Contact kari@ppna.org or 612-722-4817

Camp Kingwood Retreat Friday-Sunday, September 3-5

Fees: 2 nights lodging & 2 days food: adults $ 55, children $ 25

1 night lodging & 2 days food: adults $ 45, children $ 15

day only on Saturday & food: adults $ 15, children $ 5

If you need a scholarship, please speak to Walter

Please register ASAP. If you decide to come at the last minute, you can pay at camp.

Transportation: We will not keep track of who is coming exactly when with who. You can come anytime after 1 pm on Friday and leave by 1 pm on Sunday. If you need help finding a ride, or can offer a ride to someone who hasn’t found one, please indicate that on your registration and Jennifer will help connect people.

Lodging: Bring your own bedding, pillow & towels. You can bring your own tent or stay in a lodge bunk.

All the food will be provided: On Friday you are “on your own”, bring a bag dinner if you wish.

Snacks will be provided. If you want to bring a few extra please bring some that don’t require refrigeration.

Volunteer crews: All adults should volunteer to work on one volunteer crew for the entire crew time.

Each crew needs a cooking leader, a set-up leader & a clean-up leader.

Friday, Sept 3
Arrive & settle in	Anytime after 1 pm
Bonfire, snacks & singing	7:30 pm to ?
Saturday, Sept 4
Saturday breakfast volunteer crew cooking, set-up & clean-up	8:30 am to 10 am
Breakfast: pancakes & sausages, some gluten free & veggie	9 am
Celebration	10 am to 10:15 am
Adult and children’s sessions	10:15 am to noon
Saturday lunch volunteer crew cooking, set-up & clean-up	Noon to 1:30 pm
Lunch: sandwiches & fruit	12:30 pm
Adult and children’s sessions	1:30 pm to 3 pm
Free time	3:00 pm
Saturday dinner volunteer crew cooking, set-up & clean-up	5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner: Turkey, stuffing (veggie alternative), salad, & dessert	6 pm
Talent Show & bonfire	7:30 pm to ?
Sunday, Sept 5
Sunday breakfast volunteer crew cooking, set-up & clean-up	8:30 am to 10 am
Breakfast: cereal & fruit	9 am
Celebration	10 am to 11 am
Sunday lunch volunteer crew set-out leftovers, distribute “take homes,” clean kitchen	11 am to noon
Sunday final clean-up volunteer crew doing sweep of lodge & gather up things left	Noon to 1 pm

Registration Form Camp Kingwood Retreat Friday-Sunday, September 3-5

Names of everyone coming: _________________________________________________________________

Home /cell phone _______________ Work phone _______________E-mail___________________________

Number of adults coming for 2 nights _____1 night____ Saturday only____

Number of children coming for 2 nights _____1 night____ Saturday only____

I need help finding a ride ___. I can offer a ride to someone who hasn’t found one____.

Name _______________1st choice for volunteer crew _________________ 2^nd choice __________________

I will be the cooking leader ___ set-up leader ___clean-up leader ______not a leader_____.

Name _______________1st choice for volunteer crew _________________ 2^nd choice __________________

I will be the cooking leader ___ set-up leader ___clean-up leader ______not a leader_____.

Total Fee: __________ Donation to scholarships: ____________Total of check:___________

Make your check to Walker Church, note “retreat” on it & put it & this registration form in the offering basket on Sundays or mail them to Walker Church, PO BOX 7588, Mpls MN 55407

Directions to Camp Kingswood (Kingswood Retreat Center)

7301 Kingswood Rd., Mound, MN 55364

(952) 472-3586

Kingswood is about 30 miles west of Walker Church.

The easiest way to get there is to take 394 West to County Road 15 WEST and stay on it through Mound to Kingswood Road. (Mapquest will send you on a different route which is harder to follow.)

Directions from Minneapolis to Mound

Go west on 394 West.
As you near Wayzata you see the County Road 15 east exit-DO NOT TAKE IT—keep going.
Take the Country Road 15 WEST exit.
Keep going west on County Road 15-Shoreline Blvd.
In Mound stay on Country Road 15-Shoreline Blvd and go to the west side of Mound to the intersection of County Road 15-Shoreline Blvd & County Road 110-Commerce Blvd.
After this intersection the name of County Road 15 changes to Lynwood Blvd.

Directions from the A Intersection to B Camp Kingswood

Keep going west on Country Road 15-Lynwood Blvd for 3.1 miles. (At about 0 .2 miles it turns right & then left so watch carefully & follow the signs.)
Turn right on Kingswood Road and go 0.8 miles to the Camp entry on the right.

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