November 20, 2007
Greetings to all!
Consider this prayer for your family's use on Thanksgiving Day.
Almighty God, we have received this good land as a heritage. Make us always mindful of your generosity and observant to do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, sound learning, and an honorable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Make us who have come together from many lands with many different languages a united people. Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(adapted from the Book of Common Worship, 1993)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, November 25, the Sunday of Christ the King:
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Men's Coffee: Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday, November 24, 8am, at Paneras (Richmond Road). Feel free to stop in for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
Sunday Conversations concerning the Scripture lessons for the day (see above) continue this Sunday, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Feel free to drop in and join the conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, or just listen.
Children's Choir: This Sunday, November 25, 10am, Nell Horman continues her music work with the Walnut Hill children. Children and youth are invited to take part in these Sunday morning music times leading toward a Christmas presentation in December. Look for Nell on Sunday in the upstairs office of Trinity Hall. For more information, contact Nell.
Looking Ahead: For your holiday season planning, keep the following dates in mind.
Sunday, December 2, immediately after worship - Christmas Season Potluck- Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert and enjoy this delicious Walnut Hill tradition. The Bohmers and the Hilliards are coordinating this year's potluck.
Sunday, December 9, 3pm - 5pm - Christmas Party- This year's Christmas party (for adults) will be hosted by Kim Bloomfield and Irene Bloomfield at the home Irene and Alan Bloomfield (1202 Delong Place). Bring an hors-d'oeuvre or dessert dish.
In the Community: A community Thanksgiving Worship service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 7pm, at Second Presbyterian Church. Several congregations participate in the sponsorship and leadership of this annual ecumenical and interfaith service. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 254-7768.
In the World: The people of Bangladesh are recovering from a powerful cyclone that brought much loss of life and destruction. Keep Bangladesh in your prayers. Those attending worship on Sunday, November 25, will have opportunity to contribute to immediate and long term recovery via Church World Service. For more information regarding relief efforts and/or to contribute on line, visit www.churchworldservice.org.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Mark Horman and Dave Sharrard for their service related to the memorial service for Mr. Donald Stonecipher on Saturday; Nell Horman, Amy Trail, and Derek Vaughan for their work with children and youth on Sunday; Lee Sturtevant and Tom Ward for providing our refreshments after worship on Sunday; the DeReamer family for hosting youth for a gathering after worship on Sunday afternoon; Martha DeReamer for her work editing this month's printed newsletter.
*Walnut Hill Church delivered 15 pans of dressing to the Nathaniel Mission on Tuesday in support of the Mission's community Thanksgiving dinner. Over 300 people will be served at this free Thanksgiving meal.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mike Ward
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