Greetings to all!
I have heard it said that "Christmas is for children," which I suppose is
true in regard to Santa Clause, gifts under the tree, etc. Yet, I think it
is equally true that Christmas is for adults in regard to the Christmas
stories themselves. Matthew and Luke, our two Christmas storytellers,
intended their stories for adults who were struggling to keep their faith
alive in the face of difficult circumstances. There are many adults who
need to hear Matthew's good news of "Emmanuel, God with us,"
and Luke's "Peace on earth, good will to all." So let the children have
their Christmas fun, but never forget that the Christmas message is
for all of us, young and old alike, in this very real world in which we
live.
The scripture lessons for Sun, Dec 18, the 4th Sunday of Advent…
Isaiah 7:10-16
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
Sunday Conversations continue this Sun, Dec 18, 10am, in Trinity
Hall. Come, enjoy a cup of coffee, join the conversation, or just
listen in.
The Walnut Hill Christmas Party will be held this Sun, Dec 18,
3pm - 5pm, at the Davis residence. Bring an hors d'oeuvre or
dessert item to share.
Christmas Weekend at Walnut Hill…
Sat, Dec 24, 5pm - Christmas Eve Family Service - All
ages are invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus through scriptures,
carols and candlelight. (Flameless candles will be used.)
Sat, Dec 24, 9pm - Evening Prayer Fireside - We will gather
around the fireplace in Trinity Hall for this quiet service to welcome
Christ into the world and into our lives.
Sun, Dec 25, 11am - Worship and Holy Communion - We
will read, sing and reflect on the Christmas story and celebrate the
Sacrament of Holy Communion.
The Innkeeper's Offering will be received on Christmas Eve. This
offering supports the Salvation Army's efforts to provide shelter for
homeless women, children and families.
Planning Team Report - Thanks to all who attended the planning
team presentation this past Sunday afternoon. It is not too late to
offer your responses to the planning team recommendations and/or
landscape concepts. The program recommendations are available
on the Walnut Hill website, and the landscape drawings will be
displayed for your review in Trinity Hall for the next several Sundays.
Please offer your questions, suggestions, etc, to any Vestry member.
The Vestry will be following up on these recommendations and
concepts in the new year.
THANKS…
…to the children, youth and those who guided them for their
wonderful presentation and pageant last Sunday.
…to the 14 youth who attended last Sunday evening's youth
Christmas party and for all the winter warmth items they donated
to our friends at the Catholic Action Center.
…to all those who participated in our Giving Tree program this
year. A trunk full of Christmas basket items, gift cards and bus passes
have been delivered to our neighbors at the Nathaniel Mission.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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