Greetings to all!
Christmas is now upon us. Hopefully most of our preparations (both
material and spiritual) are complete. Now it is time to simply open our
lives and our selves to receive God's gift to us. Ann Weems offers a
final poetic thought as we make our hearts ready…
What do I want for Christmas?
I want to kneel in Bethlehem,
the air thick with alleluias,
the angels singing
that God is born among us.
In the light of the Star,
I want to see them come,
the wise ones and the humble.
I want to see them come
bearing whatever they treasure
to lay at the feet
of the one who gives his life.
What do I want for Christmas?
To see in that stable
the whole world kneeling in thanks
for a promise kept: new life.
For in his nativity
we find ours.
(from Kneeling in Bethlehem)
The lectionary texts for Dec 24, the 4th Sun of Advent/Christmas Eve…
"What Are We Waiting For?" conversations continue this Sun, Dec 24,
10am, in Trinity Hall, as we talk about the Advent virtue, "love".
Christmas Eve, December 24, Schedule:
10am - What Are We Waiting For?
11am - Morning Worship & Holy Communion
Noon - After Worship Gathering
5pm - Lessons, Carols and Candlelight
The Innkeeper's Offering will be received on Christmas Eve. The
Innkeeper's Offering supports the Salvation Army's ministry of shelter and
services for homeless women and families. Cash and checks payable
to Walnut Hill Church (memo: "Innkeeper's Offering") are welcome.
Thanks to all those who supported the "Giving Tree" for local families
and made special contributions in relief of persons affected by recent
wildfires in California. Our outreach has been both near and far this
season.
Faith Formation in January - a series titled "Being Christian" focusing
on the book by Rowan Williams. Contact the church office for an advance
copy of the book.
End-of-Year Giving - Thanks to numerous persons who have made
special end-of-year contributions to support Walnut Hill's life and ministry.
Remember that end-of-year gifts must be in-hand or post marked to the
church by December 31 to count toward your 2017 tax liability.
Merry Christmas to all!
Mike Ward
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