Care Group 2: Please look for an email from “Walter Hill Church No Reply” which will contain a link to the page where you can sign up for care group assignments.

The church office is closed on Thursdays and is accessible by appointment only.

by Scott Miller

             Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes (L2L) is a leadership program geared to train the youth in leadership in the Church.  Leadership through the program is developed in four different ways: 1) leadership through spreading the gospel, evangelism and teaching, 2) leadership through leading worship, 3) leadership through fellowship and relationships, and 4) leadership through knowledge.  All these leadership skills are vital for continual growth of the church.  Each of these leadership skills can be used in the Church, in the family, and in the business world.  The world needs more Christian leaders!  Strengthening and sharpening these leadership skills give our youth encouragement and confidence in themselves to lead and even stand up for the teachings of Christ at times when standing up for Christ is not popular.

Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes offers a wide variety of areas that the youth can continue to develop their leadership skills including art, Bible bowl, Bible reading, blogging, debate, podcasting, PowerPoint presentations, puppets, scrapbook, song leading, songs of praise, speech, and many more.  What’s great about the Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes program is that it is for ages as early as kindergarten through high school!  This is a great opportunity for all youth, kindergarten through the seniors in high school, to be involved and work together for a common purpose.  Recently we have been encouraged with a larger number of youth group participants, and we anticipate this year even more will be involved!  Plus, we hope to have more of our elementary children involved as well.

The L2L program does involve preparing for a convention held at the Opryland Hotel April 3 – 5, 2026, but L2L is more than the convention.  The growth comes through practice and preparation.  You do not have to attend the convention to participate in the Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes program.

The program also gives adults an opportunity to serve and build strong relationships with the youth that they would not have otherwise.  As our church continues to grow, we need more adult mentors and coaches.  A mentor and coach assist our youth with planning, preparation, goal setting, time management, etc.  A mentor and coach can be at any stage in life, from college age to PrimeTimers!

Another great aspect of L2L is the opportunity for our ladies to continue to grow their leadership skills.  We continue to need more mentors and coaches for our young ladies to continue to grow in the Lord.

We want to thank those that have already agreed to coach and mentor this year, but we need many more.

The theme this year is “Faith Works” – based on the scripture James 2:17-18.  Bible bowl is on James and 1^st & 2^nd Peter. 

We encourage our youth to sign-up to participate and strengthen leadership skills covering at least two of the four leadership areas.  We begin sign-ups today and they will be open through December 21. You can sign up in the lobby or online at walterhillchurch.com/youth/l2l or by scanning the QR code!

If you have any questions, see Scott or Heather Miller.

12/07/2025

“UNEXPECTED: When God Surprises the Faithful”

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-7

Laura Heringlake had back surgery on Thursday, November 20, at Vanderbilt.  She is now home and doing some better, but still in a lot of pain.  (November 26)

 

Cindy Hutchens is awaiting the results of a biopsy she had on Thursday, October 23, to check for a possible recurrence of lymphoma.  The family is asking for our prayers.  (October 24)

 

Please keep expectant mothers, Michelle Warnack (daughter-in-law of Brad & Lisa Warnack), Ariana Barrett, Hallie Stark, Kathryn Jones, and Gracen Bounds, in your prayers.

Christy Wakefield, Marla Gregory, Marshal & Susan Horton, Marie Clark, Faye Pistole, Terri Bradford, Wanda Nelson, Rita Hill, James Richardson, Helen Warren, Juanita Brewer, Ashley Jones, Greg Ashburn, Sepal DeBerry, Mary Jane Argo, Helen Phillips, Butch Eades, John Sellers, Jackye Stanfield, Barbara West, Rubin Horton, Timothy Ashburn, Jackie Gentry, Ken & Shirley Cobble, Roy Bradley, Rob Martin, Eddie Harris, Dawn Markum, Kevin Lawson, and George Schimpf.  Cancer: Lou Money, Bruce Bradford, Hector Cortez, Mary Creech, James Stanfield, Jimmy Woodard, Beverly Hines, Dickie Mitchell, Bobby Teems, Jeff Henson, Eric Burr, David Shaw, Phyllis Miller, Lisa Crowell, Kathy Vincion Givens, and Jennifer Collet.  Kidnapped children of our Christian family in Nigeria:  Asabe Lawa, Sarah Nkeki, Lugwa Samuel, Tabitha Sila, Saraya Amos, Hauwa Abdu, Rejoice Shaki, Esther John, Kauna Lalai, & Ruth Fillow.

“Praying for Prodigals” group will meet on Sunday, December 21, after morning worship services in Room 109 for 5-10 minutes. If you have any questions, please see Bob Tracy.

PrimeTimers’ Christmas event is Saturday, December 6. They will leave the church building on the bus at 4:00 p.m. and go to Aubrey’s Restaurant in Lebanon for dinner. Then, they will head to the Lebanon Fairgrounds for their spectacular lights display. Please bring $3 per person to cover gas and admission for the lights display. Sign-up sheet posted on PrimeTimers’ board in EDW. Please sign up if you plan to attend so that an accurate count can be obtained for the restaurant. Questions, see Jonna McCracken.

Ladies Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the home of Christy Tracy. Please bring a wrapped Christmas tree themed item for the gift exchange ($20 suggested cost). Sign-up sheets for food will be posted soon. If you have any questions, please see Donna Ferrell, Jane Rehnborg, or Roxy Norwood.

The Teen Postal Service is open. The Teen Postal Service consists of teenagers of the congregation providing a free Christmas card delivery service each December. They are accepting cards for members and regular visitors of the WH congregation thru Wednesday, December 10. Teens will sort the cards, and they will be available to pick up on Sunday, December 14. Labels for members and regular visitors are available in the main lobby. Please use the labels and notice the guidelines attached to the labels.

The Fall 2026 church camping trip dates will be September 25-27 at Fairview Campground in Tims Ford State Park. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. Please go ahead and reserve a campsite beginning this month if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please see Randy or Alissa Cary.

Canned Ham / Macaroni & Cheese

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

11/30/2025

Sunday Morning — 317

Sunday Evening — 231

Wednesday — 225

11/30/2025

Weekly Budget: $14,500.00
Contribution: $19,534.00
Year to Date Budget: $696,000.00
Year to Date Contribution: $846,200.00