Walnut Hill Church Weekly Letter

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Greetings to all!

This Sunday, December 2, is the First Sunday of Advent, the season

of waiting, anticipation, and preparation for the coming (advent) of

Christ into the world at Bethlehem, and into our hearts wherever we

are.  Ann Weems captures a sense of the season in her poem,

"In December Darkness."

The whole world waits in December darkness

for a glimpse of the Light of God.

Even those who snarl "Humbug!"

and chase away the carolers

have been seen looking toward the skies.

The one who declared he never would forgive

has forgiven,

   and those who left home

have returned,

   and even wars are halted,

if briefly,

   as the whole world looks starward.

In the December darkness

we peer from our windows

   watching for an angel with rainbow wings

to announce the Hope of the World.

(as found in Kneeling in Bethlehem)

The scripture lessons for Sunday, December 2, the 1st Sunday of 

Advent:

Jeremiah 33:14-16

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Luke 21:25-36

Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, December 2, 10am,

in the upstairs office in Trinity Hall. This Sunday's conversation will

be a "Sermon Talkback,"  an opportunity to explore further the ideas

raised in last Sunday's sermon, Outside In vs. Inside Out, based on

John 18:33-38.  To hear the sermon, visit www.walnuthill.posterous.com

(scroll down to the sermon recording), or you may request a written

copy by reply email.

CHRISTMAS SEASON POTLUCK, this Sunday, December 2, after

morning worship.  Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert, and your

appetite!

Youth (middle and high school) are invited to gather on Sunday, 

December 2, 5:30pm, at Walnut Hill, to practice their parts for the 

upcoming Christmas Pageant.   

Thanks to the Walnut Hill Youth who prepared 100 sandwiches for

guests at the Lexington Community Inn.  The sandwiches were 

delivered on Sunday evening to an inn full of guests.

The Giving Tree has 4 ornaments remaining, each representing a

gift suggestion for a child/adult.  Thanks to those who picked up 

ornaments last Sunday.  Please return ornaments and gifts by 

Sunday, December 16.

Poinsettias;  Poinsettias may be sponsored for a $20 contribution.

Poinsettia sponsorship helps underwrite the cost of decorating the

Sanctuary for the holiday.  Sponsors are welcome to take their

poinsettias home at the end of the holiday season.  Make your check 

payable to Walnut Hill Church, designated "poinsettia."

Peace to all!

Mike Ward