Greetings to all!
Ms. Garland Sims departed this life on Sunday, December 5. Ms. Sims' death
is particularly poignant for Walnut Hill in that Ms. Sims was the director of the
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church youth group that was instrumental in the
restoration of Walnut Hill Church's grounds and buildings. Excerpts from
The Jewel on Walnut Hill (by Dick Bean) describe the importance of the
involvement by the Maxwell Street youth under Ms. Sims' leadership.
"Trash was everywhere - inside the church and around the 10 acre church
grounds, especially the cemetery. Participants say that it was an unbelievable
dump in the middle of the Bluegrass. Here the Senior High youth group of the
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church under the direction of their youth leader,
Ms. Garland Sims, took a leadership role. The young people with the help of
neighbors, farmers with dump trucks, and farm equipment, joined in and ended
up with dump trucks of trash being hauled away. It is a prime example of how
young adults can and do successfully help good causes."
"Mr. (Samuel) Cassidy said in a July 1975 letter: This group, with Miss Garland
Sims as counselor - sort of 'adopted' Walnut Hill. In addition to much labor on the
grounds,...they raised nearly $3,000 for the rehabilitating of the building. I can
safely say that this group, with its labor, money-raising, picnics and services,
furnished the real spur for the rest of us. The final accomplishment might not
have been possible without their inspiration."
A memorial service for Garland Sims will be held at Maxwell Street Presbyterian
Church on Saturday, December 11, 11am.
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, December 12, the 3rd Sunday of Advent:
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
Women's Luncheon: The Women's Christmas luncheon will be held on
Thursday, December 9, Noon, at the Idle Hour Country Club. Cost is $24/person.
Reservations required. Contact the church office or Natalie Watt for more
information.
Men's Coffee: Walnut Hill men are invited to gather for coffee this Saturday,
December 11, 8am, at Paneras on Richmond Road. Feel free to stop in for as
long or short a time as your schedule allows. No rsvp required.
Pageant Preparation: This Sunday, December 12, the children will present
their annual Christmas program (music and pageant) during the morning
worship service. In preparation, children's choir and youth group members are
invited to a practice on Saturday, December 11, 11am, and all participants
(children's choir, youth, and pageant characters) are invited to practice on
Sunday, December 12, 10am, in Trinity Hall. For more information, contact
Lauren Fouts.
CHRISTMAS PARTY, Sunday December 12, 3pm, at 1202 Delong Place.
Bring an hors d'oeuvre item. This gathering is for adults. No rsvp required.
Don't miss this traditional holiday event!
The Giving Tree - Seven ornaments remain on this season's Giving Tree.
Each ornament contains a gift suggestion for a child or adult. This season
Walnut Hill is providing gifts for two families, a total of seven children and
three adults. Take an ornament. Purchase the gift. Return the gift and ornament
by December 19. Use reply email to reserve your ornament or check the Giving
Tree on Sunday.
Poinsettias - It's almost time to decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas.
Poinsettias are available for adoption at $15/plant. You may use reply email
or talk to Lee Tucker on Sunday to adopt a plant, which you will then be welcome
to take home and enjoy after the Christmas holiday.
Christmas Eve Worship is scheduled for 5pm on December 24, a service of
lessons, carols, and candlelight for all ages.
Thanks to...all the children, youth, and adults working hard in preparation for
this season's Christmas Pageant; Stephen Trail, Ben Horman, Maggy & Bill
Patterson, Phil Bloomfield, Cory and Aaron Sharrard, and the Choir for their
leadership during morning worship; Barbara and Chris Bohmer, Beth and Oggie
Hilliard, Brook and Scott Steede for coordinating our Christmas Season potluck.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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