Care Group 3: 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

This past week, my family and I were blessed to be in Sevierville for the annual Polishing the Pulpit (PTP) conference.  Each August, thousands of Christians gather there for Bible classes, worship, study, and fellowship.  It is one of my family’s favorite weeks of the year.  Our family is thankful for PTP and for the encouragement it provides to members of the Lord’s body.  If you have never attended, I hope you will have the opportunity to do so in the future.  If you have any questions about this event, Miranda or I would be glad to share more about it with you.

Writing to the Christians in Rome, the apostle Paul said, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).  Our faith is strengthened as we receive the Word of God.  As disciples of Jesus, we should be eager to hear what He has revealed in His Word and intentional about placing ourselves where His Word is taught.  We are blessed with many opportunities to listen to Bible classes, sermons, podcasts, Gospel meetings, and events like PTP at almost any point in the day.  What a blessed privilege we have, one that many others do not have.

One of the continuing blessings of PTP is the availability of the audio and video recordings after the event.  All of the recordings are available on all podcast platforms for free, which provides a great way to listen on the go or to share God’s Word with your friends and neighbors.  In the coming weeks, many of the sessions will be uploaded to the Polishing the Pulpit 365 website.  This valuable resource is available to us at Walter Hill through the generosity of our elders.  If you would like video access, please reach out to Janice, and she can point you in the right direction.  These lessons offer hours of helpful teaching to encourage us in our understanding of God’s Word.

Friends, we are very blessed to live in a time when the Word of God is so readily available.  May we seek every opportunity to hear it, learn from it, and obey it, trusting that God will use His Word to strengthen our faith and bless our lives.  This week, why not commit to spending a little more time in His Word?  You will not regret that decision!

08/23/2026

“With His Last Breath”

Scripture Reading: John 19:28-30

Scarlett Barrett will have hernia surgery on October 2 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

John Welker has been suffering for some months with back pain.  The doctors have attempted several procedures, including an epidural, but none have given him any relief.  He was treated in the ER and then admitted to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Thursday, August 13, due to severe back pain.  He had surgery on his back on Monday, August 17.  His surgery went well and was completed according to plan.  The surgeon was positive on the results.  John is slowly improving and the pain is being managed well.  He hoped to be transferred to Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital (formerly TrustPoint) for rehab on Friday, August 21, or Saturday, August 22.  (August 21)

Faye Pistole is under hospice care.  She remains at Stones River Manor.  (August 12)

Juanita Brewer is at Adams Place, Room 2222, after being in the hospital with a UTI.  Prior to her hospitalization, she suffered several falls at home.  (July 31)

Bruce Bradford was treated in the ER and admitted to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Tuesday, July 14.  He was transferred to Adams Place, Room 1131, on Friday, July 17, for rehab.  He is slowly improving.  (July 29)

Please keep expectant mothers, Stephanie Argo (daughter-in-law of Doug & Andrea Argo), Avery Templeton (daughter-in-law of Brian & Kristy Bowman), Devan Archer, and Meagan Rogers (daughter of Peggy Johnson), in your prayers.

Marla Gregory, Faye Pistole, Terri Bradford, Wanda Nelson, James Richardson, Juanita Brewer, and John Sellers.  Cancer: Josh Cooper, Bill & Lou Money, Bruce Bradford, Alta Lanius, and Hector Cortez.

Finger Foods, Fellowship, & Homemade Ice Cream on Sunday, August 30, immediately after evening Bible classes. Bring your favorite finger foods and homemade ice cream and enjoy fellowship with everyone and especially with the Lanius family before their upcoming move. If you have any questions, please see Ann-Marie Byrd.

MAGI (Make A Godly Impact) boxes are available for pick up in both lobbies. Please take an instruction sheet with your box and return all filled boxes by September 9. Please include $8 for postage inside the box. Boxes should not be taped closed. Healing Hands International is also able to fill boxes in several recipient countries for a donation of $30 per box. This provides a box for a child and helps the economy in that area. You may give those donations to Alissa Cary, Tiffany Cooper or Kelly Huddleston. Walter Hill will then make one donation to HHI.

Ladies Dinner and Devo will be starting back up on Thursday, September 17. They will be held on the third Thursday of each month, except for December when we have our Christmas Party (Saturday, December 12). Sign-up sheets are posted on the WINGS board in EDW. Please sign up as a hostess, teacher, or cook. If you have any questions, please see Donna Ferrell or Jane Rehnborg.

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.

Tuna / Chili / Crackers

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

08/23/2026

Sunday Morning — 306

Sunday Bible Class — 262

Wednesday —

08/23/2026

Weekly Budget: $16,500.00
Contribution: $15,139.00
Year to Date Budget: $561,000.00
Year to Date Contribution: $605,430.00