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OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
717-569-2651
WORSHIP TIMES
9:30am - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
11:00am - Contemporary Worship in Fellowship Hall
12:30PM - Lighthouse Imani Church in the Lounge
PASTORAL STAFF
Senior Pastor/ Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey
Assoc. Pastor for Congregational Care:
Rev. Dr. Ann Osborne
Assoc. Pastor for Mission & Family Ministry:
Rev. Dr. Noé Juárez
Parish Assoc. for Visitation: Rev. Dr. Robert Burns
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CONNECTING YOU WITH CHRIST AND COMMUNITY March 3, 2019 | Volume 61 Issue 1
Minister on call Monday, March 4 to Sunday, March 10 is Rev. Dr. Noé Juárez 717-344-1281 (cell)
Donegal Presbytery
Highland hosted over 100 members of Donegal Presbytery last Tuesday, Feb 26th for our Winter gathering. After a creative and engaging worship experience in the Fellowship Hall, where several ministry stories were shared and table groups discussed, the entire Presbytery divided into 7 various Workshops throughout the church. Choices ranged from Practical Spiritual Practices to Immigration and Refugee Issues; from Faith Formation in the 21st Century to Mission Opportunities and the Connectional Church. I found it interesting that half focused on spiritual nurture and the other half on mission outreach – the same two-way emphases within our own Highland strategic plan to grow the church! After a delicious lunch provided by our super Hospitality Team, led by Linda Brackbill, we transferred to the sanctuary for a few business items of the Presbytery from two key teams: Discerning Gifts & Passions followed by Engaging our Mission. Then we spent the rest of the afternoon discussing and voting on the Proposed Amendments to the PC (USA) Book of Order. Special thanks to all the two dozen (+) Highland volunteers and to the entire staff, especially Donna Stettler, Cassidy Godber, Jon LeFever and Steve Smith for pulling together a seamless meeting! - Roger Rabey
A HUGE thank you to ALL
the volunteers who helped in the kitchen on Tuesday
when we hosted Presbytery. You all helped
to make it a success.
- Linda
JOY (Just Older Youth) Gathering Learns About Brain Health
Martha Harris, from Fizika Group, was guest at the 1st Quarterly Gathering of Highland's congregation. She led them in a dance session by video as she stressed the importance of exercise to maintaining great brain health. The group evaluated 32 different names for the group submitted by ten people to the "Name the Group Contest" deciding by a one vote majority of the top finalists: Just Older Youth (JOY) and "The 3-F Club: Food, Fellowship & Fun." This creative and imaginative group of Highland's congregation meets quarterly for fun, fellowship and food, hosting special events, activities and speakers for entertainment and learning. Look forward to joining the JOY Gathering at its next meeting slated for sometime in April, May or June!
Faith Café Upcoming Events
Room: 105, from 11:15-12:15 A discussion group that looks at current topics through the lens of scripture and our faith. We use a newsletter, the Wired Word to provide topics and discussion points.
Highland Ash Wednesday Services - Ash Wednesday is March 6 this year! We are returning to a service schedule of a 12 Noon and a 7 PM service. It is hoped that this will accommodate those who do not like to drive at night and those who work during the day. Both services will be in the more intimate setting of the Lounge/Chapel and give you the opportunity to start your Lenten season with worship and reflection. We will have Taize music and Rev. Dr. Noe Juarez will the message called: Being a New Creation in this Lent. The ashes that are used to “mark” the occasion are made from the unused palms of the previous Palm Sunday celebration!
Senior Ministry Breakfast - All senior (couples and singles!) are welcome on the first Thursday of each month for the Senior Ministry breakfast! The next meeting will be at the Oregon Dairy on Thursday, March 7th at 9:00AM. We hope to see you there!
Peru Mission Trip Fundraiser - On Wed. March 13th, 5-8 p.m., come enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner at El Serrano Restaurant (2151 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603). Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to help the 11 people going on Highland’s Peru Mission trip August 5th-12th. Please make reservations at http://www.elserrano.com by clicking at 'find a table' or by calling (717) 397-6191. When you arrive, please mention you are there to support the Highland Presbyterian Church-Peru Mission trip to be seated promptly. Any questions or comments please contact Pastor Noe Juarez at [email protected] or text 717-344-1281. The Peru Mission group will be working at Quechua Presbyterian Church in Ayacucho with construction, Vacation Bible School and sports. If you cannot attend to the dinner, you can make a donation to Highland with the memo: Peru Mission trip. Thank you so much for your support.
Presbyterian Women Lunch - On Monday March 25 at 11:45, Presbyterian Women will sponsor a luncheon and speaker Dr. Julia O’Brien. Julia, who was at Highland leading a women’s retreat in 2016, is a professor in Old Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She will speak about Seeing the Faith: Visual Art and Christian Theology. We invite all members of the congregation to attend. Lunch will be a Baked Potato bar. The cost will be $6.00, and sign
-ups begin in the narthex between services starting on March 3. Garage Sale! - Mark your calendars for March 30 if you haven't already! We need everyone's help to make it a success (last year we made over $6,000!). You know what they say, many hands make light work. If you like organizing, pricing or just hanging with other church members (cuz we are really fun), please email us at [email protected] and we will plug you in whenever and wherever it works for you. Get Rid of Your Stuff times have changed for the dates in March. Please note that they are 9:00-9:30 and 12:00-12:30 to accommodate the new worship schedule. We are not accepting on other days. Please do not leave items in hallway outside 204. We are also not collecting clothing or old TVs.
Safe Churches
Home Communion
At the February 5th session meeting, session discussed the upcoming Lenten small groups and future plans for Nurturing Spiritual Growth, our focus topic for the month. We also discussed the kick off-of the online directory project. Paul Thorlakson was approved as the permanent Director of Music and Abby Fields Dupler was hired as Director of Children’s and Youth Music Ministry. Officer training has begun for the recently elected elders and deacons.
Session Update
Library Book Sale
We are now collecting books for our annual fundraiser. Please put all donations in the library. Thank you for your continued support.
HOME COMMUNION will be served today and during this week to approximately 31 members of the church family by members of our church working in teams of two. This ministry is under the direction of the Worship Council. If you know of a Highland member who would like to receive communion at home, please email Carla Rothacker at [email protected]. Also, if you would be interested in serving home communion, please contact Carla. You do not have to be an elder or a deacon to serve.
Brand New! Safe Places Parent + Child Education - So many parents are looking for answers. So many children don't have trustworthy people in their life to teach them how to keep themselves safe. Engage parents/caregivers & kids in your churches and organizations by bringing Safe Places abuse preven-tion material to your moms groups, weekend events, Sunday school classes, small groups, and Sunday morning programming etc. Contact Lizz Durbin at [email protected] or 717-560-9969 for scheduling + pricing.
Stewardship Corner Announcements
Hospital Visits hospital visits to members who may be in a local hospital. In the past, we were able to contact these hospitals and obtain information as to who has been admitted from our church. However, with new regulations put in place from HIPPA we are now unable to do this. If you, a family member, or a friend is in the hospital please do not hesitate to call the church office or send an einform us so one of our ministers can visit that member. Thank you!
At a church meeting, a very wealthy man rose to tell the rest of those present about his Christian faith. “I am a millionaire,” he said, “and I attribute it all to the rich blessings of God in my life. I remember the turning point in my faith. I had just earned my first dollar, and I went to a church meeting that night. The speaker was a missionary who told about his work. I knew that I only had a dollar bill and had to either give it all to God’s work or nothing at all! So at that moment, I decided to give my whole dollar– everything I had—to God. I believe that God blessed that decision, and that is why I am a rich man today.” He finished, and there was an awed silence at his testimony as he moved toward his seat. As he sat down, a little old lady sitting in the same pew leaned over to him and said, “ I dare you to do it again.”
-W. Phillippe
Senior Life Institute - Sign up Sunday in the Narthex for Highland’s Senior Life Institute spring exploration of Lancaster’s history! Join the historical adventure: “1776 to 1860 - Forward with Faith: Lancaster’s Role in the New Nation” on March 21, April 4th and May 6th. Kip Van Blarcom, (Lancaster County Planning Commission) overviews the 80 year span and its major events on March 21 (10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). Journey back in time on April 4th.(10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) with Dr. Donald Walters (Professor Emeritus, Temple University) and Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb (author and educator) as they introduce you to a variety of famous and not so famous Lancaster Neighbors living in that 80 year period (tanners, farmers, and cabinet makers, housewives, congressman and even a president of the new nation). Board the bus on May 6th (8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.) for a field trip to Art and Rachael Reist’s Barn of Antiquities, The Edward Hand House at Rock Ford, lunch at the Columbia Diner, and Wheatland, President Buchanan’s home. One Great Hour of Sharing - Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with people experiencing need. Your gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, food for the hungry, and community development that helps people find safe refuge, start new lives, and work together to strengthen their families and communities. During Lent Highland will be receiving the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. During the next few weeks you will learn more about how this offering helps Presbyterian mission, and how you can take part. Kudos to the Highland Congregation - The Deacons and the Volunteer Recognition Committee extend a big “thank you” to the Highland community for making our Protein & Herb Drive a great success. Your donations filled our table to overflowing!! Your support and generosity are sure to bring smiles and nourishment to the children of Lancaster and their families. Power Packs has expressed their gratitude as well. “What an awesome amount of peanut butter, thyme, and oregano. Plus, new volunteers! Thank you again for all you do for the Power Packs Project .”
Available Small Groups: Creed
SUNDAY 10:00-10:50AM @ Highland | Laura Rothacker, Allison Brown, & Sandra Orndorff 7:00-8:30PM @ Mark & Holly Steger’s home
MONDAY 11:45AM-1:30PM @ Willow Valley Sq. North | Jocelyn & Stan Pyett, Coleman & Jean Harris
WEDNESDAY 1:30-3:00PM @ Brethren Village, Jack Sapper’s home | Jack Sapper & Marilyn Ebel 6:30-7:30PM @ Highland | Dr. Juárez & Allen Stambaugh | Nursey provided
6:30-8:00PM @ Highland | Dr. Rabey | Nursery provided 7:00-8:30PM @ Warwick Woodlands | Tom & Gale Whitworth’s home
THURSDAY 1:30-3:30PM @ Willow Valley Lakes South, Spring Run Conference Room | Betty Price,
David & Marion Drain 7:00-8:30PM @ Jim & Connie Towers’ Home | Barb Droz & Connie Towers
FRIDAY 10:00AM-12:00PM @ Highland | Dr. Osborne
The deacons will be accepting orders in the narthex on, March 3, March 10 and March 17. The cost of the lilies is $8.50 each. Lilies can either be ordered and taken home after the Easter Sunday church services or they can be graciously donated to be delivered by our deacons to those that are grieving, homebound or ill.
Easter Lillies
A chance to brighten all our lives awaits you! Our flower chart in the narthex is looking sparse and we need your help. Please consider sponsoring flowers for our Sunday worship - in honor of, in remembrance of, or to celebrate God or people we cherish. After each service, the Deacons divide the Chancel bouquet and deliver the smaller arrangements to brighten the days of the grieving or the sick folks who are unable to join us in our worship. It’s a wonderful way that we can show service to others. There are plenty of open dates so please sign the flower chart today! Thank you for supporting this meaningful ministry!
Calling All Saints of Highland
Family of Clifford Wengert
Family of Howie Eckhart
Family of Dean & Peggy Erhart
Jack McKim
Doug Schmoyer (son of Bruce & Judy Schmoyer)
Ruth Keck
Family of Richard Klahn
Family of Elaine Johnson
Nancy & Brook Hunter (Friends of Fay Nye)
Cheryl Robinson (sister-in-law of John & Gail Robinson)
Stella Weigand
Pat & Ken Rankin
Peggy & Phil Gerhard
Richard Hankel
Kirby Kiick
Peggy Koelsch
Audrey & Gene Hannum
Sara - Joann McOmber’s Granddaughter
Robert Ruxton
Charles McKnight
Larry & Barbara McMinn
Judie Wynn
Sarah Sedlak (daughter of John & Sandy Wolfe)
Jovianna Beam
Brayden Bair (John & Dorris Bair’s great grandson)
Jean Fontes & Children
Jayne (neighbor of Jan & Joe Chestnutt)
Jeremiah (Kathleen Shuman’s Neighbor)
Nancy & Dave Roy
Carol Wenger
Prayer List
Sunday School - Sunday Mornings 10:00-10:50AM
Youth Group - Sunday Nights 6:00-7:30PM
5:30-6:00 PM - Open Gym (anyone can come hang out and play before youth group starts but Jen will not have anything planned)
March 3: Skate for Abby 1:30-4:00 PM (Lancaster Ice Rink) No youth that night
March 10 & 17: Youth Group 6:00-7:30 PM (Optional gym time 5:30-6:00)
March 23: Paintball @ Ambush Paintball 8:00-3:00 PM (Registration deadline of February 24th)
March 30: Youth Yard Sale! 7:00 AM- 1:00 PM
March 31: 3 vs. 3 March Madness Tournament (Activity to be announced)
*Tuesday Talks will be held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8 PM @ the Wegman's Cafe!
Gym Jam
We welcome kids from birth to school age and their parent/guardian every Tuesday and Wednesday through April 17 at 9:30-10:30 in the Highland Gym. It's a warm, dry, safe, fun place where kids can run, climb, bounce, explore, and dance to the music with their adult! Story with Laurie - Wednesday 10:30-10:45.
YOUTH AT HIGHLAND
We’re Going Bowling!
On March 24th, our Family Fourthnight will be off-site at Rocky Springs! Cost is $3 per person (max $10 per family) - join everyone at Highland for an evening of bowling, laser tag, dinner and FUN!! It'll be 5:30-8pm. Everyone will get a chance to bowl for an hour and play a game or two of laser tag. Of course there is also an arcade and dinner will be served - in our PRIVATE suite! Don't miss it! Sign up now - we can only take 100! Pay on Sundays or send in your money to the church.
https://www.signupforms.com/registrations/17574