Nov. 25, 2020: This year, when so many holiday traditions must be altered or deferred, perhaps a “traditional” prayer is in order. Consider this prayer for your individual or shared use… Gracious God, by whom our nation hath been established in freedom and preserved in union: In this feast of harvest we thank Thee for the fruits of the earth. We thank Thee also for Thy favor shown to our ancestors, and Thy faithfulness continued unto their children; for the…
Nov. 23, 2020: Thanks to all those who connected to our Sunday live stream worship on November 22. Thanks to Angela (music) and Amanda (live stream) for their service on Sunday. Special thanks to Ruth, Margaret and Kay for the wonderful Thanksgiving cornucopia. If you missed Sunday’s live stream and the visual feast, you can view it any time on the Walnut Hill Facebook page. Online Services only continue through November/December, or as coronavirus conditions require. Watch the Friday update for details from…
Nov. 20, 2020: CHRIST THE KING Thanksgiving “Visual” Feast Note: No in-person services this Sunday. RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - Then We Will Know Text - Matthew 25:31-46 Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut Hill Church website for… -an outline for Morning Worship, which may be used with the audio Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer and/or our Facebook Live service. -a viewable/printable copy…
Nov. 18, 2020: Jonathan Sacks, longtime Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth (United Kingdom), died on November 7 at age 72. Rabbi Sacks was an advocate for interfaith respect, understanding and cooperation. His voice is one to be celebrated. Consider this brief excerpt from one of Rabbi Sacks’ books, The Great Partnership: Science, Religion and the Search for Meaning. In an age of fear, moderation is hard to find and harder to sustain. Who wants to listen…
Nov. 16, 2020: Thanks to all those who connected to our Sunday live stream worship on November 15. Special thanks to Angela (music), Amanda (live stream), and Ginger (floral arrangement) for their service on Sunday. If you missed Sunday’s live stream, you can view it any time on the Walnut Hill Facebook page. Online Services only continue through November/December, or as coronavirus conditions require. Watch the Friday update for details from Sunday to Sunday. Thanks to all who “attended” Sunday’s Congregational Meeting, one…
Nov. 13, 2020: THE 24TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Note: No in-person services this Sunday. RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - The 1st Congregational Meeting Text - Acts 1:12-26 (edited) Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut Hill Church website for… -an outline for Morning Worship, which may be used with the audio Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer and/or our Facebook Live service.…
Nov. 11, 2020: Today is Veterans Day, an occasion to honor and thank men and women who have offered themselves in military service to our nation. Different from Memorial Day, on which we remember those who died in the line of duty, Veterans Day acknowledges all who have served, in wartime and in peacetime, to maintain our security as a nation. Whenever I think of Veterans Day, I am reminded of the words of Abraham Lincoln in his 2nd Inaugural…
Nov. 9, 2020: Thanks to all those who connected to our Sunday live stream worship on November 8. Special thanks to Angela (music), Julie (live stream), and Ginger (floral arrangements) for their service on Sunday. If you missed Sunday’s live stream, you can view it any time on the Walnut Hill Facebook page. Online Services only continue through November/December, or as coronavirus conditions require. Watch the Friday update for details from Sunday to Sunday. Virtual fellowship gatherings are being offered Wednesdays, 1pm. If you…
Nov. 6, 2020: This Sunday, November 8, “at” Walnut Hill Church… THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST RESOURCES ONLINE Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer - Visit the Sermons page of the Walnut Hill website for an audio recording of scripture, sermon, and prayer for the day. Sermon - Be Prepared Text - Matthew 25:1-13 Worship & Study Resources - Visit the Newsletter/Resources page of the Walnut Hill Church website for… -an outline for Morning Worship, which may be used with the audio Scripture, Sermon, and Prayer and/or our Facebook Live service.…
Nov. 4, 2020: The day after “election day” might be a good time for prayer. Consider the following, which was originally shared the day after the 2019 election, but seems to apply this year as well, recognizing that some ballots still need to be counted… Gracious God: Now that the election is over and the ballots counted, May the headiness of victory give way to the humility of service; May the bitterness of defeat yield to the generosity of cooperation;…