Greetings to All!
December 7, 1941, a date that would "live in infamy" according to President
Roosevelt. Seventy-five years later, precious few "survivors" remain to visit the
site. Nonetheless, the name "Pearl Harbor" remains evocative of tragedy and is
used to measure other events like 9/11. At the same time, the two nations drawn
into war seventy-five years ago are now allies, even friends, an example, perhaps,
that swords can be beaten into plowshares, spears into pruning hooks. As America
pauses today to remember, consider the following prayer…
God of all peoples: The wounds of war are slow to heal within and between us,
and your children bear the scars of their conflicts with each other. On this day we
remember an event in which many lost their lives, followed by many more across
the ocean and around the world. Be with those who still bear grief and pain from
that day many years ago, and may we, their children and grandchildren, be
inspired by their courage and sacrifice to live toward a day when all war shall
cease, forever. Amen.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Elliot Clark, son of Mrs. Lauren Fouts (David) and
the Rev. C. Pat Clark, will be held at Walnut Hill Church on Saturday, December
10, 2:00pm.
The lectionary texts for Sunday, December 11, the Third Sunday of Advent…
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Dec 11, 10am, in Trinity Hall. Come,
enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
Christmas Pageant: The annual Christmas Pageant will be held this Sun,
Dec 11, 11am, in the Sanctuary. Children and Youth will lead us in music,
word, and costume. Children and youth participating in the pageant are asked
to gather in Trinity Hall at 10am, Sunday, for dress rehearsal.
Pageant Preparation, Sat, Dec 10, 10am: Children/youth/adults are invited
to gather for music and script practice, costume sorting, etc for Sunday's
Christmas pageant. Attendance at this gathering is optional.
Youth Christmas Party - Youth (middle & high school) are invited to gather at
the Ward residence on Sun, Dec 11, 6pm - 7:30pm. Bring a fun gift ($5 value
or less) for a random gift exchange and a winter warmth item (scarf, mittens/gloves,
or hat) for our neighbors at the Catholic Action Center. Use reply email or call
the church office (263-5304) to rsvp.
The Giving Tree: Persons who have picked up "ornaments" from this year's
"Giving Tree" are asked to return their gift items to Walnut Hill by this Sunday,
Dec 11.
A Congregational Forum is scheduled for Sun, Dec 11, 3pm - 5pm, to discuss
ideas and recommendations arising from the recent planning process. The text
of the Planning Team Report and the Recommendations from that report are
available for your advance review on the Walnut Hill website via the following
links: Planning Team Report and Planning Team Recommendations . Printed
copies are also available by request from the church office.
Christmas Party, Sun, Dec 18, 3pm - 5pm, at the Davis Residence - Adults
are invited to gather at the Davis residence for this traditional Walnut Hill holiday
celebration. Bring an hors-d'œuvre or dessert item. Use reply email or call
the church office for more information.
Christmas Poinsettias - As is our custom, we will soon be decorating the
Sanctuary for Christmas, including festive poinsettias. If you would like to
sponsor a poinsettia ($20), please make your check payable to Walnut Hill
Church designated "poinsettia." You sponsorship may be in honor/memory
of someone(s) special to you. Sponsors are welcome to enjoy their plants at
home after our Christmas season services.
Holiday Season Schedule:
Sat, Dec 10, 10am - Christmas Pageant Practice
Sun, Dec 11, 11am - Christmas Pageant.
Sun, Dec 11, 6pm -Youth Christmas Party
Sun, Dec 18, 3pm - Christmas Party
Sat, Dec 24, 5pm - Christmas Eve Family Service
Sat, Dec 24, 9pm - Evening Prayer Fireside
Sun, Dec 25, 11am - Worship & Holy Communion
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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