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 Justin Morton

A smile to a visitor, a distracted attitude during worship or a calm response during a stressful situation may seem small, but these moments often leave lasting impressions.  Every day, whether in worship or in daily life, we communicate something to the people around us.  Our words, choices, behaviors, and decisions either point people toward God or away from Him.  We know the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”  This is true not only when it comes to strangers we meet for the first time, but also in our daily relationships.

From the moment of our first encounter with someone, we form an opinion simply based on our experience.  Perhaps this is not entirely fair, but this is what happens.  And for a lot of us, we will never forget that first impression.  That one interaction can leave a lasting impact.

The question we must consider is, “What do people see when they see me?  What kind of impression am I making on others?”  People are watching what our lives communicate about God.  In worship, do they see someone engaged in the study of God’s Word or someone apathetic?  In daily living, do they see someone who takes God and His Word seriously or someone who lives as if he doesn’t really care about God?  Paul told Titus that there were people who, “Profess to know God, but they deny him by their works” (Titus 1:16).  We certainly don’t want this to be said about us.

We may be tempted to say, “I don’t care what people think when they look at my life,” but we should care.  Scripture calls us to care about what our lives lead others to conclude about God.  Jesus said we are to live in such a way that it causes others to glorify God (Matthew 5:16).  The apostle Paul told the Corinthians, “You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all” (2 Corinthians 3:1-3).  The Bible teaches us the power of impressions.

Friends, every day we have an opportunity to make impressions on the people around us.  Those impressions can be positive and godly or negative and worldly.  This week, choose one deliberate step to make your faith more visible: come to worship prepared and engaged, speak words that build others up, and make one daily decision that puts obedience to God ahead of convenience for self.  Then at the close of each day, ask yourself, “What kind of impression did I make today?”

05/24/2026

“Lest I Forget”

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Becky Patrick will have an endoscopy on her stomach on Tuesday, May 26.  Her blood patch is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, at 12:00 p.m.  Prayers that both of these procedures will take care of all of her health problems.  (May 22)

Please keep expectant mothers, Kylie Spencer (daughter of Jeremy & Andrea Jernigan), Abbi Thomson, Carly Sewell (daughter of Mike & Sherry Bowen), Samantha McCoy (daughter of Howard & Susan King), Sarah Wilson (daughter of Betty Chambers), and Stephanie Argo (daughter-in-law of Doug & Andrea Argo), in your prayers.

Christy Wakefield, Marla Gregory, Susan Horton, Faye Pistole, Terri Bradford, Wanda Nelson, Rita Hill, James Richardson, Juanita Brewer, Ashley Jones, Greg Ashburn, Mary Jane Argo, Helen Phillips, Butch Eades, John Sellers, Jackye Stanfield, Barbara West, Rubin Horton, Timothy Ashburn, Jackie Gentry, 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.

“Praying for Prodigals” group will meet on Sunday, May 24, after morning worship services in Room 109 for 5-10 minutes. If you have any questions, please see Bob Tracy.

Bridal shower for Emily Etzig, bride-elect of David Cary, on Sunday, May 31, 3:00-4:30 p.m. at the church building. They are registered at theknot.com and Amazon.

We will be hosting the first MYM (countywide youth group meeting) on Tuesday, May 26. (It will be held on Tuesday since Monday is Memorial Day.) Volunteers are needed to help provide the food. We will be feeding approximately 250 people that night. Sign-up sheets are posted on EDW board. If you have any questions, please see Chris Elrod or Diane Byrd.

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.

Peanut Butter / Grape Jelly

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

05/17/2026

Sunday Morning — 380

Sunday Evening — 242

Wednesday — 251

05/17/2026

Weekly Budget: $16,500.00
Contribution: $17,562.00
Year to Date Budget: $330,000.00
Year to Date Contribution: $360,001.00