by Justin Morton
Last Sunday evening we had a great time at our Annual Fall Fellowship and Trunk or Treat. A lot of folks stayed after our Bible classes and enjoyed some good food, fellowship and fun. We want to say a BIG thank you to the Fall Fellowship committee for the time and effort they put into making last Sunday night such a successful evening. We would also like to thank each and every one of you who brought food, candy for the kids and stuck around even though it was wet and cool. We are blessed with a great congregation of the Lord’s people here at Walter Hill!
Don’t forget the shepherds have asked us to consider and pray about the appointment of seven men to the role of Deacon here at Walter Hill. Those seven men are Doug Argo, Greg DeMario, Trey England, Kip Nickell, Ed Phillips, Brandon Thomson and Jake Wilbanks. Let’s prayerfully consider these men based on the qualifications mentioned in I Timothy 3:8-13. Should there be no scriptural objections to these men serving in the office of Deacon, they will be appointed as Deacons of the Walter Hill congregation next Sunday, November 9th. Please be praying for these men and their families as they consider working in this important role.
Lastly, we have a big announcement for all the children and young people of our congregation. Starting this month, they have an opportunity to begin collecting Bible trading cards. Apologetics Press, a great company associated with the Churches of Christ, recently produced Discovery Bible Cards. Our shepherds have graciously allowed us to purchase several boxes. Each child who wants a pack, will receive a starter pack of 10 cards. From then on, our young people can earn additional cards in various ways. Each month we will let our children and parents know all the ways additional cards can be earned. I plan to talk more about it this morning, but for now, maybe have your kids grab a sermon notes handout and fill in those blanks – wink, wink.
There is a lot of excitement and good things going on at Walter Hill. May we not grow content or stagnant, but instead always be looking for ways and opportunities to help spread the love of Christ.