500 East Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-569-2651 Fax: 717-569-3941 www.highlandpc.org
March 7, 2010
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The Highland Presbyterian Church Bulletin
Mission Statement: With Jesus Christ as our guide, Highland Presbyterian Church strives to be a vibrant intergenerational Christian community sharing our wisdom and talents through music, outreach and spiritual nourishment.
WORSHIP STAFF
The Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey, Sr. Pastor
The Rev. Ted Mingle, Senior Associate Pastor
The Rev. Ann Osborne, Designated Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
Dr. Simon Andrews, Director of Music Ministries
Jonathan Lefever, Organ Scholar
The Chancel Choir
GREETERS
Joanne and Ken Mattern
Edie and Dave Heckel
Helen and Harold Emmitt
Jean Bosch
USHERS
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Randy and Anita Heller Dave Duckworth
Nancy Roy Doug and Averril Good
Ralph Eisenbeis Marge Motz
Rick And Becky Wetzel George Knapp
FLOWERS ARE PRESENTED BY—
Paul and Nancy Hoop in memory of Aunt Elsie Doehne
Pat Leidy in memory of husband, Ben
THE RED ROSE is in honor of the birth of Emerson Lloyd Brown
born on March 2, son of Allison and Jeff Brown.
DEACONS DELIVERING FLOWERS
Gail Frederick and David Regensburger
Minister on-call for pastoral emergencies for the upcoming week is:
Dr. Roger Rabey at 517.8520
Highland Presbyterian Church
March 7, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Third Sunday of Lent and Communion
*Indicates those who are able may stand.
Prelude Allegro vivo from Violin Sonata Claude Debussy
Chris Brooks, violin
Welcome and Announcements Dr. Roger Rabey
Minute for Mission Juanita Fowler
Introit Now Carl Schalk
Call to Worship From Psalm 27 Rev. Ted Mingle
Leader: The Lord is my light and salvation; whom shall I fear?
People: The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Leader: One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after;
People: To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;
Leader: To behold the beauty of the Lord,
People: And to inquire in his temple.
*Hymn # 281 Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA
Prayer of Confession (silent and corporate)
Author of life, we humbly confess that too often we fall short of Your
intentions for us and of our expectations of ourselves. We would touch
the world with goodness, but often we withdraw in selfish concern.
We would live with integrity and stand for truth, but we are torn with
nagging temptations. We would go about our daily tasks with
confidence and joy, but find ourselves struggling with self-doubt.
We need Your presence, O God, if we are to be what we could be
and want to be. Let our worship heal us, renew us, and strengthen us,
that we may go out in joy and be led forth in peace. Amen.
Kyrie Eleison #572
Declaration of Forgiveness (Unison with whole congregation)
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*Gloria Patri #579 (Children may come forward at this time)
Children’s Message (9:30 a.m.) Sarah Long
(Children are excused for Sunday School)
*Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Howard McIntyre (9:30 a.m.)
Dick Entz (11:00 a.m.)
Offertory My Soul Is A River Ben Alloway
*Doxology #592
*Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Lesson John 3:1-17
Sermon “Encountering Jesus:
Through the Eyes of Nicodemus” Dr. Roger Rabey
(First in the Lent/Easter series — “Encountering Jesus”)
Communion
Words of Institution Rev. Ann Osborne
Pray of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Distribution of the Elements
Prayer of Dedication
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Ann Osborne
*Closing Hymn #78 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed MARTYRDOM
*Benediction
Postlude Allegro from Sonata in f minor Op. No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven
GOOD NEWS: The land sale agreement between Highland and Presbyterian Senior Living to transfer approximately 12 acres, for the purpose of erecting a senior living center, was completed last week. Full payment of slightly over $2 million was received from PSL and was applied against the outstanding debt of Highland's "Building New Foundations" building construction project. PSL has already secured subdivision approval from Manheim Twp and is now proceeding through the land development process with expectations that, without any unexpected delays, construction of the first phase could begin as early as November 2010 with completion of that phase by the end of 2011.
Dear Highland Community,
It has been brought to my attention that the recent newspaper article announcing my appointment as Dean of the Pennsylvania Academy of Music has caused some concern about how my position as Director of Music might be affected. The short and simple answer is that it does not affect my position at Highland. Without going into the details, I was asked to be Dean of the Academy - where I have been teaching for ten years - at a time when the institution is going through a painful transition: I agreed to accept the position only on the clear understanding that it must not interfere with my duties at Highland. I will continue to perform my duties here, as I always have, to the very best of my abilities as part of a dedicated staff and with the talented choir and musicians of Highland Presbyterian Church.
Simon Andrews
Director of Music Ministry
Highland Presbyterian Church
Adult Education
LIVING 2010 IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD – Relating to God is how we are created to live in our world. Establishing guidelines to practice keeping God at the center of all that we do is key to our relationship, discipleship and growth as Christians. This six week class led by Ann Osborne begins at 6:45 p.m. in Room 208 on Wednesday nights. There will be a class on Wednesday, March 10.
DEEPENING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE USING THE PSALMS – Pastor Ann Osborne will help participants explore how the Psalms can be used to deepen one's faith in the Triune God. Each Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. during March this study will meet in the Hudson Room. Participants will learn to identify the different types of Psalms, understand how this literature might have functioned in the ancient world, appreciate the diverse images of God and the poetic richness of the Psalter, and reflect on how the Psalms can offer to their individual and corporate faith journey. Plan to join us each week as we journey together through the Psalms. Make your reservation NOW by calling the church office at 569.2651. You may also sign up for the class in the Narthex at the Christian Education table.
THE HIGHLAND JOB/CAREER TRANSITION GROUP is offering a six week workshop for members going through job transition. The workshop is in week 3 of 6. The workshop is open to anyone in career transition and also to the community. Participants can attend any session or all, which we encourage. The workshop is held on Sunday mornings from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Sunday March 7 – Resume Writing and Cover Letters
Sunday, March 14 – Social Networking
Sunday March 21 – Hands on-How to post on LinkedIn; Twitter, etc.
Sunday March 28 – Interview Preparation, Telephone Interviews, Post interview follow ups
A complete list of the workshop schedule is available at the Welcome Center. This is a ministry of Highland, and we want to be of assistance to you during your Job/Career transition. Join us!
NEXT WEEK’S SERVICE will feature the music of Third Space.
Upcoming Events
DOROTHY ROSE SMITH CONCERT SERIES – Le Stravaganze has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24. Highland's own John Fowler, son of Larry and Juanita Fowler, will join soprano Anne Mason, violinist Chris Brooks, cellist Laurie Reese and Simon Andrews.
Dr. Roger Rabey to speak at the 57th ANNUAL YMCA GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET at 6:15 a.m., Friday, April 2, at the Farm and Home Center. His topic will be “Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Satan” The event is sponsored by the Lancaster Family YMCA to bring people together to mark this religious holiday with an inspirational message at an ecumenical worship service. Highland Church has reserved three tables at the breakfast. To attend, please call Bruce Holran at 361.5630 or e-mail him at bruceholran@comcast.net before Thursday, March 25. Tickets are $12 per person. Please make your check payable to Highland Presbyterian Church and note “Good Friday Breakfast” on the memo line. Please send your check to the church office, to the attention of Beverly Geib. This is always a popular and inspirational event, and we are very pleased that our senior pastor has been invited to speak at the breakfast during his first year in Lancaster.
ESTHER-DEBORAH CIRCLE will be meeting in the Hudson Room on Monday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m.— normally this Circle meets off-site. This change is for March only!
THURSDAY GATHERINGS – Since Thursday Gatherings at the home of the Rabey’s were overbooked last Fall, we’ve extended more gatherings during the month of March! You are invited for an evening of dessert and discussion from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for March 11, 18 or 25. Limit of 12 per night, single and couples. Call the church office for information and reservations, and ask for Eleanor.
WIDOW2WIDOW GROUP FOR HIGHLAND WIDOWS – Learning to live alone as a widow is difficult. Widow-2-Widow is a specialized ministry that offers widows a way to relate, share together and minister to one another. On March 14, at 10:45 a representative from a nearby Widow-2-Widow Chapter will come to tell us more about this exciting ministry and how Highland's widows might start their own chapter. Join us in Fellowship Hall for conversation and a light luncheon. Make your reservation NOW by calling the front office at 569.2651.
CONVERSATION ON LIVING ALONE FOR ALL WHO ARE SINGLE – Join the discussion on the issues of living alone with others just like you who are single. The Conversation will be on March 21 at 10:45 in Fellowship Hall. Then stay for lunch. Please make your reservation by calling the front office at 569.2651 so we will have enough food for you!
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP CONVERSATION – The young adults of Highland have been meeting once a month to spend time together. Now Highland is excited to start a young adult small group. Some of the details of this group are still to be decided. To find out what would be best for everyone, any young adult interested in being a part of this group is invited to lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, March 14. The group will meet in the Narthex and leave from there. If you have any questions, please speak to Matt Wilcox.
NEW MEMBER CLASS – If you are interested in joining Highland Presbyterian Church, there will be a new member class on Saturday, March 13 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and another class on Sunday morning, March 14 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Childcare is provided for the classes. New members will then be received into the Highland Family on Sunday, March 21, at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. If you are interested in attending the new member classes, please call Ted Mingle at the church office or email him at tedmingle@dejazzd.com
SINGLES AND SENIORS MOVIE NIGHT – Mark your calendar to join us for fun, fellowship and food on Friday March 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lounge for a large screen movie presentation— "Narnia" followed by a discussion after the movie. Closed captioning is available!
PLAN TO JOIN US! for HIGHLANDER’S FAMILY NIGHT ICE CREAM SOCIAL on March 13, 6:30 p.m. followed by the program beginning at 7:30 p.m. which will feature Chris Ivey a one man wonder juggling show. The show is filled with humor, danger and audience participation. Come make a sundae with toppings. Cost: $5.00 for adult and $1.00 for children. For information call Jeanne Leib at 569.0978, Joann McOmber at 560.0154 or Joan Randall at 569.t 0978.
Other Announcements
HIGHLAND’S KNITTING CIRCLE will gather on Tuesday, March 9 in the Narthex from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Please join us! For information call Martha Matt at 569.7711 or Kathy Potier at 569.0564.
ANNUAL BLOOD BANK DRIVE – The annual Lancaster AFL-CIO Blood Blank drive will take place on March 14 and 29. During that time Nancy Frederick will be in the narthex to enroll new members. Not sure if you're a member? Then stop by and Nancy will be happy to check for you. Any individual, age eighteen or older, who resides/works in Lancaster City/County, may apply for membership. The program is available to over age persons (over 65) as well as to those individuals who may be medically unable to donate blood by substituting a $5.00 fee for members over 65 and a $10 fee for those members under 65. Currently members are called to donate approximately every two years. For more information or for an enrollment form, contact Nancy Frederick at 285.3723.
NEWS FROM THE PARISH NURSE MINISTRY: A Parish Nursing and Health Ministry Course will be held for seven sessions beginning April 10 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church. The purpose of the course is to prepare professional nurses to function as parish nurses within Congregational Ministries of Health. Registration deadline is April 2. The course is provided by Ephrata Community Hospital Development CME and has been approved for 49.6 contact hours. If you have questions or are interested, please call Linda Shugarts at 871.3282 or email her lindshug@yahoo.com.
Youth Information
Youth Group Youth@Highland, the youth group at Highland, meets every Sunday night in the Youth Center and Gym in the lower area of the building between 6-8pm. We spend time playing games, connecting with one another, and learning more about God and the Christian faith. Friends are always invited.
Progressive Dinner Youth@Highland will be doing a Progressive Dinner again this year on Sunday, March 14. Students should sign-up on the TYC Board. If any parents/adults are interested in being a host location for the event please contact Matt Wilcox. We need drivers for this event!
Sacred Space Youth@Highland will be offering a one-night retreat for students interested in growing in their faith on March 19-20. This will be an intentional experience for growing closer to God and to others in the youth group. Space is limited. Anyone is interested in attending this retreat should get a brochure from Matt immediately.
THINK SPRING AT LONGWOOD GARDENS – Join Highland members for a delightful Spring Day at Longwood Gardens on Tuesday, April 20. Make your reservation NOW by calling the front office at 569.2651. Your advance payment by a check made payable to Highland Presbyterian Church for $27 with a notation for The Longwood Garden Trip will confirm your participation, so don't delay!
THE YOUTH GROUP NEEDS YOUR HELP – In April the youth group will be participating in the 30 Hour Famine. This is an event that helps raise awareness for those suffering in Third World countries from disease, famine, and hunger and is always a very popular event. This year we really need large cardboard boxes. If you have any boxes, you can leave them in the Youth Center (TYC) in the lower portion of the building. If you have any questions, please talk to Matt Wilcox.
“VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!” – The Local Outreach Committee would welcome additional volunteers to help Highland continue its sponsorship of three Power Packs Project food distribution sites in April, May and early June. The Power Packs Project distributes food, recipes, and shopping tips once a week on Thursday or Friday to needy, deserving families for preparation and consumption over the weekend. The commitment would be to donate an hour or two of your time, either morning or afternoon, on Thursday or Friday, once or twice during this 60 day period. Opportunities exist to pick up the food and deliver it to schools or work in the warehouse packing bulk food items. Current volunteers will receive an e-mail again seeking their assistance. But if you do not get an e-mail and want to help, please contact John Hershey at 569.9736 or jshershey@comcast.net
EL SALVADOR MISSION TRIP INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE – The Global Outreach Committee is planning a trip to El Salvador June 12 - June 19. Tentative plans include helping with construction of their Pastoral Center; visits to Highland supported scholarship students; seeing the Ruth Project in action and participating in several medical clinics. Registration forms are available now at the Welcome Center and in the office. The forms are due on April 15 with a deposit of $100. Cost per person will be $600. Fund raising will take place this spring to cover the additional costs. Minimum age is 16. Questions? Contact Juanita Fowler at 656. 6884 or lwfassoc@aol.com. The group size is limited to 15 to 18 people; so check the dates, turn in your application form and get your passport in order.
Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday, March 7
MorningSon 8:00 a.m. Lounge
Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Various Rooms
Youth Music Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. Room 101
The Psalms 10:45 a.m. Hudson Room
Beth Moore Study 10:45 a.m. Room 208
“Are You Saved?” Class 10:45 a.m. Room 204
Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Hospice Service of Remembrance 2:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Youth Group 6:00 p.m. TYC
Monday, March 8
Esther/Deborah Circle 9:30 a.m. Hudson Room
Troop 99 6:45 p.m. Gym
Local Outreach 7:30 p.m. Hudson Room
Men’s Basketball 8:30 p.m. Gym
Youth Committee Mtg. 7:00 p.m. TYC
Tuesday, March 9
Alpha 9:00 a.m. Lounge
Moms Next 9:00 a.m. Room 208
Knitting Circle 1:30 p.m. Narthex
Website Task Force 1:30 p.m. Charter Room
Gang of 4 2:30 p.m. Clergy Room
Prison Ministry 4:00 p.m. Charter Room
Youth Leaders Mtg. 6:00 p.m. TYC
Stephen Ministers 7:00 p.m. Choir Room
Trustees Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Upper Room
“Are You Saved?” Class 7:00 p.m. Room 208
Worship Committee Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Room
Wednesday, March 10
Highland Quilters 9:00 a.m. Room 202
Staff Mtg. 10:00 a.m. Hudson Room
Thursday, March 11
Men’s Breakfast Group 7:00 a.m. Off-site
Finance Committee Mtg. 7:45 a.m. Charter room
Holy Huddle 9:30 a.m. Room 204
Embroidery Guild 6:30 p.m. Room 202
Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Choir Room
Friday, March 12
Sweet Hour of Prayer 10:00 a.m. McClintock Chapel
Silverthreads 1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Sunday, March 14
MorningSon 8:00 a.m. Lounge
New Member Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Various Rooms
Youth Music Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. Room 101
“The Psalms” Class 10:45 a.m. Hudson Room
Beth Moore Study 10:45 a.m. Room 208
Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Singles’ Conversation 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Progressive Dinner 6:00 p.m. Off-site
Troop 99 will be holding its Annual Spaghetti Dinner
on Saturday, March 27
from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Tickets are $6 and available from any Troop 99 Scout.
Dine in or Carry out.
Come and support the scouts of Troop 99!
