by Justin Morton
It seems like only a few days ago we were celebrating the start of 2025, and now here we are only a few days away from the New Year. The past year was a good year for us as a congregation. We were able to see both physical and spiritual growth. But, as great as it was, we should not put everything in neutral and just coast along off of our previous successes. We should celebrate our successes and use them as a launching point for this New Year.
The leadership at Walter Hill believes the best is yet to come. We believe we still have much to accomplish in this community. This year has the potential to be the best year we have ever experienced as a congregation and that is exciting.
In order for this to be our best year yet, we need every single member of our Walter Hill family involved. It has been said, “Nothing good happens by accident.” If we want to experience good things as a congregation, we all must be a part of the plan and play important roles. So, what can you do, you ask?
1. SEEK. Look for ways you can bless others (Galatians 6:10). Use these opportunities as a means to show others that the people at the Walter Hill church of Christ are striving to follow Jesus. Then, invite those people to come and see (John 1:45-46). Bringing people to Jesus is what it is all about.
2. ENGAGE. Do not just sit on the sidelines. Find ways for you and your family to actively be involved in the work (1 Peter 4:8-11). There are plenty of opportunities available. This year, make it a point to find an area where you can help serve for God’s glory.
3. GIVE. Challenge your family to sacrifice something this year so you can give just a little more for the work being accomplished (2 Corinthians 8:2-5; 9:6-8). Our giving could be the difference between people learning about the gift of Jesus and not learning.
4. PRAY. Spend time praying for God’s continual blessing upon us as we strive to be a light in this community and the world around us (James 5:16). Above all, we want to honor and glorify God in all that we say and do!
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “ The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Why should we settle for what we HAVE DONE, when we can accomplish SO MUCH MORE for the GLORY OF GOD? Let’s all believe and pray that the best is yet to come.