Tuesday, December 30, 2008
weekly letter
Friday, December 26, 2008
Sunday at Walnut Hill
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
weekly letter
*9pm - Evening Prayer Fireside - For those who would like a quieter Christmas Eve experience, we will gather around the fireplace in Trinity Hall for a guided reflection on the meaning of Christmas. This service is intended for adults and older youth.
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, December 28, 1st Sunday after Christmas:
Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:22-40
(Morning worship will be held at its regular time, 11am, on Sunday, December 28. Nursery care and Sunday School for children will be available.)
Sunday Refreshments: Persons attending worship on Sunday, December 28, are invited to bring their leftover "holiday goodies" to share after worship. We will gather in Trinity Hall and enjoy the fellowship of Christmastide.
Sunday Conversations Bible Study is dismissed for this Sunday, December 28. Look for our Sunday Conversations to resume on January 4.
Holiday thanks to... Thomas and John Rawlings, Kim Thomasson, and Barb Waldmann-Ward for their work decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas, and for those who sponsored our poinsettias; all those persons who participated in the Giving Tree Program. A grateful family received a carload of presents on Sunday afternoon; eleven youth who attended the Walnut Hill Youth Christmas Party last Sunday, bringing gifts for each other as well as for Kentucky Refugee Ministries; the choir, the Trail family, Oggie and Beth Hilliard, Phil Bloomfield, Thomas and Meredith Rawlings for their leadership and service during our Christmas Communion service on Sunday; the Swim family for our refreshments after worship last Sunday.
Merry Christmas!
Mike Ward
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
weekly letter
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sunday, December 21, 11am - Christmas Worship and Holy Communion - This service will include a formal Christmas liturgy (with choir) and Holy Communion.
Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
*5pm - Carols and Candlelight - This service of lessons and carols is intended for all ages and will include a candlelight ceremony.
*9pm - Evening Prayer Fireside - For those who would like a quieter Christmas Eve experience, we will gather around the fireplace in Trinity Hall for a guided reflection on the meaning of Christmas. This service is intended for adults and older youth.
Men's Coffee - Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday, December 20, 8am, at Paneras (Richmond Road). Feel free to stop in for as long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
Youth Christmas Party - Youth, their families (parents too!), and other guests are invited to a Christmas Season gathering at the home of Mike, Barb, and William Ward, on Sunday, December 21, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Youth (and any youth guests or siblings present) should bring a fun gift (under $5 value) for a random gift exchange and a household cleaning item (or two) for donation to KY Refugee Ministries. Rsvp to the Wards or to the church office (263-5304) by December 19.
The Giving Tree: Those participating in our "Giving Tree" program are asked to return your "ornaments and gifts" by this Sunday, December 21. Thank you for helping Walnut Hill provide an abundant Christmas for a family nearby.
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to... Nell Horman, Lauren Fouts, and a host of other helpers for all the effort that went into last Sunday's "Christmas Pageant" presentation. Not to be forgotten, thanks to the children and youth for their good spirited participation...Irene and Alan Bloomfield for their hospitality in hosting our Christmas Party last Sunday. Over forty persons attended this traditional Walnut Hill gathering...Lyle and Mary Diane Hanna for lighting the Advent candles last Sunday.
*Poinsettias for decorating the sanctuary may be sponsored ($15/plant) by contacting Lee Tucker or by calling the church office (263-5304). Sponsors are welcome to take their plants home after the Christmas holiday.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
Friday, December 12, 2008
Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
weekly letter
Walnut Hill Women will gather for dinner this evening, December 10, at Buddy's restaurant. Each attendee will purchase her own meal. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss future women's programs/meetings, including possible dates, topics, speakers, etc. Contact the Natalie Watt or Dorothy Brockopp, or call the church office (263-5304), for more information.
The Giving Tree - All those participating in the "Giving Tree" program are asked to return their gift items by Sunday, December 21. Place your gifts around the "Giving Tree" in Trinity Hall.
Another Giving Opportunity: This is the season of giving, and another giving opportunity has arisen, namely to present some simple holiday gifts to our new Iraqi neighbors Raghad, Rania, and Zahra. Use reply email or contact the church office if you would like to help with this giving opportunity.
Youth Christmas Party - Youth, their families (parents too!), and other guests are invited to a Christmas Season gathering at the home of Mike, Barb, and William Ward, on Sunday, December 21, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Youth (and any youth guests or siblings present) should bring a fun gift (under $5 value) for a random gift exchange and a household cleaning item (or two) for donation to KY Refugee Ministries. Rsvp to the Wards or to the church office (263-5304).
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sunday, December 21, 11am - Christmas Worship and Holy Communion - This service will include a formal Christmas liturgy (with choir) and Holy Communion.
Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
*5pm - Carols and Candlelight - This service of lessons and carols is intended for all ages and will include a candlelight ceremony.
*9pm - Evening Prayer Fireside - For those who would like a quieter Christmas Eve experience, we will gather around the fireplace in Trinity Hall for a guided reflection on the meaning of Christmas. This service is intended for adults and older youth.
Thanks, news, etc....
*Thanks to...Meredith, Katie, and Gary Swim for lighting the Advent Candles last Sunday; the Choir, JR & Elaine Horn, Ron Johnston, Aaron and Cory Sharrard for their leadership and assistance during worship; the Bohmers and the Hilliards for coordinating our Christmas potluck; Nell Horman, Amy Trail, Jo Wallen, Derek Vaughan, and other volunteers for their work with children and youth last Sunday.
*Poinsettias for decorating the sanctuary may be sponsored by contacting Lee Tucker. Sponsors are welcome to take their plants home after the Christmas holiday.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
Friday, December 5, 2008
Christmas Potluck
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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ATTENTION Walnut Hill Women: Natalie Watt and Dorothy Brockopp invite all Walnut Hill women to a dinner and conversation at Buddy's restaurant on Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. Each attendee will purchase her own meal. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss future women's programs/meetings, including possible dates, topics, speakers, etc. Please rsvp to Natalie or to the church office (Walnut.hillchurch@verizon.net or 263-5304) before December 3. You may also rsvp via the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer.
Youth Christmas Party - Youth, their families (parents too!), and other guests are invited to a Christmas Season gathering at the home of Mike, Barb, and William Ward, on Sunday, December 21, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Youth (and any youth guests or siblings present) should bring a fun gift (under $5 value) for a random gift exchange and a household cleaning item (or two) for donation to KY Refugee Ministries. Rsvp to Mike and Barb (276-4285).
Thanks, news, etc...
*Thanks to...Carol and Norman Drury for lighting the Advent candle this past Sunday; Ruth Sharrard for crafting the Advent wreath; the Talbott family for crafting the ornaments for the "Giving Tree" and to all those who picked up ornaments; Dave Sharrard and Gene Brockopp for some needed repair on the big screen t.v.
*We continue to receive donations toward the Athens-Chilesburg Elementary School 5th Grade class trip to Washington, DC. So far we have received $1,688 toward the total $5,885 required to underwrite the participation of 11 children who otherwise would be unable to participate. Gifts of any size are welcome. Thanks to all who have donated so far.
*The Presbytery of Transylvania will be meeting this Friday and Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Mike Ward will be attending this meeting.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward