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 Chris Elrod

  Please take some time to visit a shut-in widow or widower.  It’s a simple task that can make a real difference.  The kind of difference Christ has called us to make!  Ephesians 2:10 describes our purpose as Christians, it says we are created in Christ Jesus for good works.  The type of work that makes a difference in people’s lives.  Galatians 6:10 tells us to do good to everyone as we have the opportunity, but to especially do good to those in “the household of faith.” 

  I believe we all want to do good, and we all want to make a difference.  The problem is with that word “opportunity.”  Our opportunities feel too limited.  We are all super busy.  We work all day.  There are a million and one things to do around the house.  Not to mention we are exhausted.  By the time we get home, all we feel like doing is putting our feet up and trying to relax.  Saturdays are the one day we can finally do what we want to do.  And those come too rarely and end too quickly.

  We can absolutely make excuses.  We can absolutely justify ourselves and rightly declare we have no time. Or we can rise above the excuses and make time for those who could use a visit.  I sometimes think about what it would be like to be in their shoes, rarely leaving the house and often alone.  I know if I were in that position, I would want people to come and visit me.  I know I would love having people come see me.  I know I would be so excited to talk with people and be so encouraged by their visit.  Put yourself in their shoes and then meditate on the golden rule.  “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets,” Matthew 7:12.  If you would want people to visit you, then it seems you should visit others.

  Making a visit might not change the political landscape, lead to a baptism, or result in world peace, but it will certainly put a smile on a brother or sister’s face.  It will brighten their day or even their week and be a huge source of encouragement to them.  Visiting those who are shut-in is a meaningful and impactful way to make a difference in someone’s life.  Please take some time to visit a shut-in widow or widower this week and in the weeks to come.

  James 1:27: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” 

03/01/2026

“Holy Living In A Hostile World”

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:1-5

James Richardson was taken by ambulance to the ER on Wednesday, February 25, due to chest pains.  He was discharged that night.  Cards may be sent to him at 3552 Belle Chase Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.  (February 27)

Billy Hutchens Jr. is feeling some better after hurting his back.  (February 25)

Ariana Barrett was discharged from Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown late Monday (February 16) after being admitted to the hospital over the weekend because of a pulmonary embolism.  She was treated with IV blood thinners to break down the clot.  She is doing much better.  She will be on blood thinners for at least a year.  (February 18)

Cindy Hutchens is slowly improving from the effects from the shingles.  (February 25)

Please keep expectant mothers, Gracen Bounds, Lauren Lee, Kylie Spencer (daughter of Jeremy & Andrea Jernigan), Abbi Thomson, Carly Sewell (daughter of Mike & Sherry Bowen), and Samantha McCoy (daughter of Howard & Susan King), in your prayers.

Christy Wakefield, Marla Gregory, 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, 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 Dinner/Devo will be Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the church building. They will have chili. If you plan to attend, please sign up on the sign-up sheet posted on EDW board with what you are willing to bring. All men are invited to attend. Questions, see Greg DeMario.

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.

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.

Chili / Crackers

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

02/22/2026

Sunday Morning — 352

Sunday Evening — 218

Wednesday — 214

02/22/2026

Weekly Budget: $16,500.00
Contribution: $14,639.00
Year to Date Budget: $132,000.00
Year to Date Contribution: $129,063.00