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by Justin Morton

It’s that time of year. The decorations are out, the tree is up and the floor beneath the tree is filled with presents, or at least it will be soon. Growing up I vividly remember the excitement that Christmas brought. I could not wait to unwrap all those mysterious presents labeled with my name. Now that I am older, the thrill has moved from unwrapping presents for myself to watching my family and loved ones unwrap the presents I bought for them. I love being able to give presents and see the joy on their faces when they unbox a gift chosen just for them. 

Giving presents to those we love is wonderful any time of year. However, what if the gifts that fill the floor around our Christmas tree are not the best present we truly have to offer those we love? Instead of focusing on finding the one present that is going to bring a few moments of satisfaction, what if we look to give the gift of our presence to those we love? This gift will bring more than a few fleeting moments of excitement; it will bring a lifetime of joy and memories.

Many of us are so busy with our careers and activities that we struggle to slow down and give our full attention to those we love. Even during this time of year, we may become focused on shopping, decorations, events and parties, and we miss out on sharing valuable moments with our friends and families. Friends, never forget our time on this earth is very limited. James described our lives as a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away (Jam. 4:14). Some of us have experienced how quickly this life moves as we’ve had people we love pass from this world much sooner than we anticipated. May we always live with the realization that time with our loved ones is precious.

I truly believe this is the most wonderful time of the year. However, do you know what would make this time of year even better? If we focused less on the presents we want to buy and spent more energy on the presence we do have to give. This Christmas give your loved ones the only present they really need: your presence.

12/22/2024

“No Vacancy”

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7

Melissa Robison does not have cancer.  She saw another doctor and is being treated with antibiotics.  (December 20)

 

Bill Cooper saw his spine doctor on Monday, December 16.  He will have four more weeks of rehab, and see the spine doctor after that.  He is now home.  (December 26)

 

Please keep expectant mothers, Abbi Thomson, Savannah Terrell, Rachel Harrub (daughter of Bob & Christy Tracy), Lauren Gregory Thais (daughter of Rick & Marla Gregory), Rachel Crowder, and Amy Byrd, in your prayers.

Randy Warren, 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, Irene Nelson, John Sellers, Della Murphy, 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, Don Sommardahl, 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.

Men’s Leadership Day at Walter Hill will be Saturday, January 11. All men of the congregation, including our young men, are encouraged to attend. This year, Matt Miller from 109 church of Christ will be our speaker. More info to come.

Make plans to spend New Year’s Eve with your church family. We will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Please bring your favorite finger foods and drinks to share. Also bring your favorite games. We will eat and then play games until around 11:30 p.m. After that, we will clean up and sing in the New Year! If you have any questions, please see Lisa Richardson.

L2L is for both girls and boys in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Sign-up sheets for L2L are located at the end of the EDW hallway outside the teen room. We also need adults to sign up to be mentors. See Scott or Heather Miller if you have any questions.

Several years ago the Walter Hill congregation put together and published a cookbook of favorite recipes of our members. We still have copies of the cookbook available if anyone would like a copy or copies. They are $8 each and make nice gifts. If you would like a copy or copies, please contact Judy or Barbara Money.

Cereal / Instant Oatmeal

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

12/22/2024

Sunday Morning — 297

Sunday Evening — 189

Wednesday — —

12/22/2024

Weekly Budget: $13,400.00
Contribution: $31,814.00
Year to Date Budget: $683,400.00
Year to Date Contribution: $793,296.00