Greetings to all!
This past Sunday we entered into the season of Advent, four weeks
of reflection, preparation, and waiting for the advent (coming) of God
into the world, into our lives. Among the traditional Advent themes
is the admonition to watch and be alert. Ann Weems picks up this
theme in her poem, "To Listen, To Look."
Is it all sewn up - my life?
Is it at this point so predictable,
so orderly,
so neat,
so arranged,
so right,
that I don't have time or space
for listening for the rustle of angels' wings
or running to stables to see a baby?
Could this be what he meant when he said
Listen, those who have ears to hear...
Look, those who have eyes to see?
O God, give me the humbleness of those shepherds
who saw in the cold December darkness
the Coming of Light
the Advent of Love!
(from Kneeling In Bethlehem)
The scriptures for Sun, Dec 8, the 2nd Sunday of Advent ...
Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Dec 8, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. This Sunday's conversation focuses around the Christmas
narrative as offered by the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 1 & 2).
Christmas Pageant - The annual children/youth Christmas
Pageant will be presented this Sun, Dec 8, 11am, during morning
worship. Children and youth are asked to be in Trinity Hall at 10am
for music and pageant rehearsal.
A Host(s) is needed for our after worship refreshments this Sun,
Dec 8. Use reply email to volunteer for this Sunday, or check the
sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer for opportunities later in the
winter.
Youth (middle and high school) are invited to a Christmas Party
this Sun, Dec 8, 5:30 - 7:00pm, at the Ward residence. Youth are
asked to bring a fun gift ($5 or less) for a random gift exchange and
a warm item (cap, scarf, gloves, etc) for donation to the Catholic
Action Center. Use reply email to rsvp.
The Giving Tree is bare! We are happy to report that all the
Giving Tree ornaments were removed from the tree last Sunday.
All those who picked up ornaments are asked to return the suggested
gift (with the ornament attached) by Sun, Dec 15.
Poinsettias: Walnut Hill members and friends are invited to sponsor
poinsettias for the Sanctuary at $20/plant. Poinsettia sponsors are
welcome to take their plant(s) home after Christmas. Make your
check payable to Walnut Hill Church, designated "poinsettia."
Holiday Season Calendar:
Sun, Dec 8 - Children/Youth Christmas Presentation, 11am
(practice at 10am)
- Youth Christmas Party, 5:30pm
Sun, Dec 15- Christmas Party, 3pm
Sun, Dec 22 - Christmas Communion, 11am
Tue, Dec 24 - Lessons and Carols for all ages, 5pm
-Evening Prayer Fireside, 9pm
Sun, Dec 29 - Morning Worship, 11am
(bring a plate of cookies for the refreshment
table)
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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