Care Group 1: 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.

Looking and seeking are two words that are prominent in scripture.  There are over 400 mentions in the Bible of the word “look” or some variation of it.  The word “seek” or some form of variation of it is mentioned over 350 times.

God told Abraham to look towards the heavens and count the stars, as this would be the number of offspring he would have.

God told Moses to look among the able men who fear God and are trustworthy, and place them over people of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

In Psalms 8:3, David writes of looking into the heavens and seeing the work of God’s fingers, the moon and stars that he put in place.

In another Psalm, the Psalmist pleads for God to turn his eyes away from looking at worthless things, instead requesting life in the ways of the Lord.

The writer of I Chronicles declares, Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.

Again, in I Chronicles, it says to set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God.

The prophet, Amos, instructs us to seek good, and not evil, that you may live.

In the well-known passage of Matthew 6:33, we are told to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian Christians to not be looking for the things we can see but look for the things we cannot see.  The things we can see are only here for a while, but the things we cannot see are eternal.

Then Paul tells the Philippian Christians to look not only at our own interests, but also to the interest of others.

To the Colossian Christians, Paul writes, If then, you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is.

The Hebrew writer encouraged all Christians to look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, the one who is seated at the right hand of God.

What are we looking for and what are we seeking after?  We all should examine our hearts to see if we are looking to Jesus or if we are straying from the paths of righteousness.  Not only are we to look and seek, but God is also looking and seeking those who would follow Him.

07/12/2026

“The Elders Among Us”

Scripture Reading: Acts 20:25-32

Bruce Bradford was treated in the ER and admitted to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Tuesday, July 14.  (July 15)

Josh Cooper began his chemo treatments on Monday, July 13.  (July 15)

 

Please keep expectant mothers, Sarah Wilson (daughter of Betty Chambers), 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, Mary Jane Argo, Butch Eades, and John Sellers.  Cancer: Josh Cooper, Bill & Lou Money, Bruce Bradford, and Hector Cortez.

“Praying for Prodigals” group will meet on Sunday, July 19, after morning worship services in Room 109 for 5-10 minutes. If you have any questions, please see Bob Tracy.

Walter Hill Ladies Retreat will be August 21-23 at Horon Haven Christian Camp in Chapel Hill. The cost is $125 which includes room, all meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Canoeing is also available at no extra cost. Join us for a wonderful weekend of hiking, canoeing, relaxing, lots of laughing, games, friendships, and most importantly learning how we can have FREEDOM IN CHRIST. Deposit of $50 is due August 1. Please sign up on the WINGS board. Room sign-up is also posted. If you have any questions, please see Andrea Argo, Betty Chambers, or Mary West.

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.

Beef Stew / Cans of Soup

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

07/12/2026

Sunday Morning — 305

Sunday Evening — 242

Wednesday — 212

07/12/2026

Weekly Budget: $16,500.00
Contribution: $17,485.00
Year to Date Budget: $462,000.00
Year to Date Contribution: $497,124.00