1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-569-2651 Fax: 717-569-3941 www.highlandpc.org
May 4, 2008 - Seventh Sunday of Easter
Welcome to Highland
Welcome to Highland Presbyterian Church! Highland is one of more than 10,000 congregations of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded in 1958, Highland seeks to serve the community, the city, and the world as “A People Following Jesus.”
If you are a newcomer to Highland, please let us know by signing the Friendship Book as it is passed during the announcements. Also, please introduce yourself to one of the pastors at the conclusion of the service--and stop by the Welcome Center in the Lounge to discover what is happening now at Highland! There is an extensive Christian Education program for persons of all ages, and there are numerous opportunities for fellowship, service, and prayer to be found in the many different groups and organizations that meet throughout the week at Highland Church.
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A description of our stained glass window can be found in the front of the Hymnal.
FM Sound devices are available. Please ask an usher for your own personal receiver.
The Highland Presbyterian Church Bulletin
WORSHIP STAFF
The Rev. Dr. William Jackson, Interim Sr. Pastor
The Rev. Ted Mingle, Associate Pastor
The Rev. Ann Osborne, Designated Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
Dr. Simon Andrews, Director of Music Ministries
Jonathan Lefever, Organ Scholar
GREETERS
Jean and Harold Buch
Alice and Jim Lafferty
Wendy and Henry Hershey
USHERS – 9:30 a.m. USHERS – 11:00 a.m.
Anita and Randy Heller John Bair
Phil Harrison
Charlotte McIntyre
Bill Johnson
Lorraine Spohr
DEACONS DELIVERING FLOWERS
Melissa Keene and Judie Wynn
THE FLOWERS ARE PRESENTED BY…
Nan and Nat Netscher in loving memory of their son, Tom;
Sarah, Tom and Tim Beaver in memory of Barbara H. Beaver;
Mary Anne and Dean Keller in honor of daughter, Beth’s birthday;
Doris and Ken Dorwart in celebration of their 13th Wedding Anniversary.
MEMBERS CELEBRATING A SPECIAL OCCASION
or wishing to honor a loved one are asked to sign up on the Flower Chart in the lounge.
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ADULT CLASSES - The class that meets in the Charter Room on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. is currently discussing the book 50 Days to Pentecost (on the book of Acts). This class is part of a congregation-wide study taking place during the Easter season. All are welcome to participate.
The book will also be the topic of discussion on Thursday mornings at 10:30 in the Charter Room. The Rev. Dr. William Jackson will lead those discussions each week. You may also join a group on Thursday evenings in the Charter Room at 7:00, led by Lesley Aikens, Charles Taylor and Connie Towers.
SHOPKEEPERS NEEDED FOR VBS. This year Vacation Bible School will be a family event on Sunday, August 3rd from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. We will experience the Jerusalem Marketplace of Jesus’ day. We are in need of various shopkeepers/artisans for the following shops – Carpentry Shop, Village Playground, Weaving Shop, Sandal Making Shop, Herbs and Spices Shop, Bakery and Biblical Foods Shop, Pottery Making Shop, Calligraphy in the Synagogue School. If you have any questions, talents in these areas, or interest in spending an afternoon helping families to make various items from biblical times, please contact Kathy Good at 569-2651 or kathygood@dejazzd.com. Instructions for everything to be made will be provided. Help us to make this family event an experience to remember!
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL - Many thanks to those who filled out Time and Talent Sheets indicating a desire to teach or help with Summer Sunday School. If you have not done so and might be interested in leading classes for one or more weeks, for 2s through those entering Kindergarten, completed Kindergarten through completed 2nd Grade, or completed 3rd Grade to Completed 5th Grade, please contact Kathy Good at 569-2651 or kathygood@dejazzd.com. Thank you!
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Hallelujah! Highland is 50!
And we’re going to celebrate next Sunday, May 11 - PENTECOST SUNDAY - at the 10 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. Come to church that day with a Happy Heart, full of Praise, Thanksgiving, and Joy that God’s church was created on this hilltop and was chartered by 149 original members. Also, please wear red that day (red is the color of Pentecost when the red fires of the Holy Spirit swept through God’s new church, as recorded in Acts 2). The actual date of Highland’s chartering was Sunday, May 24 – which was Pentecost Sunday in 1958.
The highlights of our May 11 worship service and celebration are:
· Welcoming The Rev. Warren H. Ball, and his wife, Gwendolyn, back to Highland. He was Highland’s organizing pastor from the fall of 1957 until Easter Sunday in March 1959.
· Welcoming The Rev. Kirk A. Hudson and his wife, Callie, back to Highland. He was our first called pastor, serving from April 1, 1959 until August 1967 when Highland’s membership had grown to 1,000 members. Rev. Hudson will preach.
· Welcoming to the worship service Mrs. Joyce McClintock, whose husband, the Rev. Ross S. McClintock, served as Highland’s senior pastor from September 10, 1967 until June 30, 1992.
· Welcoming the Rev. Charles Gross, interim executive presbyter of the Presbytery of Donegal, who will represent our local presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA).
· Paying tribute to and honoring the 30 individuals (names listed on the back) who live in the Lancaster area who were among the 149 charter members. Most are still members of Highland. (a complete roster of all of the chartering members is mounted in the Charter Room near the Church office).
· Welcoming the 17 members of the 2008 Commissioning Class into membership of Highland Church.
· Reaffirming our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Redeemer by reciting the same commitment vows more than 5,800 individuals have stated since 1958 when they joined the fellowship of believers at Highland.
· Witnessing the unveiling and hanging of the Signature Banner that contains the names of current Highland members. Note: More members will be able to add their names to this banner at a later date.
· Listening to a bagpiper bring us to and dismiss us from worship, playing the beautiful tune, “Highland Cathedral.”
A reception is planned following the worship service to greet Rev. Ball, Rev. Hudson, Mrs. McClintock, the Charter Members, and the members of the Commissioning Class. Symbolically, this event in Fellowship Hall will mark our past (Memories) and our future (Mission) by honoring those who laid the original foundation for Highland Church, and the Commissioning Class, who are our future and the foundation of Highland for the next 50 years.
A Transition to the Next 50 Years. This Pentecost Sunday also will be a transitional time for all Highland members to move forward to a spiritual awakening — outlined and explained for us in the language of Highland’s powerful Vision Statement, which was first adopted by Session in 2002.
To prepare for this transition and the joyous expectation of calling a Senior Pastor this fall, our pastors and the 50th Anniversary Committee, are encouraging every Highland member to join the Commissioning Class in writing a personal Faith Statement by May 11. Where are you on your faith journey? What is the status of your relationship to Jesus Christ and God? What roles do prayer and worship play in your daily life? Are you fully using your God-given spiritual gifts and your time, talents and treasures to the Glory of God? This is intended to be a very personal, private, but highly meaningful exercise to prepare each of us for a more meaningful and spiritual life.
Other Upcoming Events
LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SPRING BANQUET INVITATION 2008 – We hope you will join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment with the Scott White Family Ministry, the largest gospel singing family in the United States, on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Calvary Church. This evening will be a time to meet and greet one another as well as celebrate the many volunteers who bless the Council with their various gifts of service. Registration begins at 5:30, entertainment by the Scott White Family Ministry begins at 5:45, and dinner will be served at 6:30. Please call Lindsay or Rachael at 717-291-2261 for seating availability. No admission. An offering will be taken to benefit the Council of Churches ministries.
A GLORY Team Opportunity –The GLORY Team still needs help with its newly launched Parish Visitation Ministry. The purpose of this ministry is to ensure that older members remain connected to our congregation through timely communication and visits. A regular contact system is being established with homebound members who are living in their homes or in retirement centers in order to identify their special needs and offer support. If you have an interest in participating in this Older Adult Ministry visitation, there will be another Orientation meeting to learn about opportunities for you to help with visiting, phone calls, or writing notes. You may attend either of these two meetings: Tuesday, May 13, 3:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be in the Hudson Room. Please call Eleanor Sharp at the church at 569-2651 if you plan to attend one of the meetings.
MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT – One of every four people has some form of mental illness at some time in his or her life. In the Highland family, that means about 400 people. An even larger number of us have family members and friends who struggle with mental illness. Hundreds of people are gathering on Friday, May 30, to create a vision and an action plan for the future of mental health in Lancaster County. We need the help of people in all walks of life – mental health care consumers, their families and friends, business people, educators, medical personnel, business people, financial supporters, professionals in all areas, and concerned, caring citizens. This summit is free of charge – and we’ll even feed you! Brochures are available in the lounge. For more information, please contact Marcia Snyder at 393-1859 or 371-3239. Hope to see you there!
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MAKE JUNE 1ST A PEACE STUDY DAY by hearing a special report from the Donegal Presbytery “Steps Toward Peace” study team. During the spring of 2006 five members of the Presbytery met up with a large group of Presbyterians from all over the U.S. They went to Israel and Palestine and met with leaders on both sides of the Israeli/Palestine conflict. They will be here at Highland to give a report of their findings on June 1, following worship, at 11:15 a.m. A light lunch will follow the presentation. Please check the bulletin for the location.
Other Announcements
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS
Lt. Brian Rau – Iraq; Commander Gordon Cross – F18 pilot in Japan; A1C Jason Neiss, son of Jill Reitz; CPL Drew D. Smith-Marines-Camp Lejeune, NC; Commander Craig A. Hackstaff-Navy-US Pentagon; Colonel Tony Smith-Air Force-Pentagon; Aircraft Commander Captain Megan K. Wood-Air Force-Anchorage, AK; CPL Brandon Way-Marines-Camp Pendleton; Lt. Colonel Samuel Caccamo, Naval War College, Virginia Beach; Lt. James Hitch, Bagdad, Iraq – field artillery; Lt. JG Laura Dogger – USS Mitcher DDG.57, Navigator stationed in Norfolk, Virginia; Staff Sgt. Corey R. Pierce, Willow Grove; Colonel Tony Smith – Dijbouti; LCPL Justin S. Miller, Iraq. Please call the church office with the names and locations of your family members who are serving in the military.
BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE: Phase One demolition is complete along with much progress on the expanded parking areas. Phase One excavation has now begun to prepare installing the foundation for the new narthex and the new two-story wing.
Phase Two demolition will begin in late June. Details on building access/egress, room availability, and worship service arrangements will be available and communicated in late May.
50TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO DIRECTORIES: The directories should arrive this week and may be picked up by those whose pictures were taken or submitted. Look for the directory table on Sunday morning(s) or stop by the office during normal church office hours to pick up your directory.
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FROM THE PARISH NURSES - If you borrowed a wheelchair or a walker from the church office, please return it when you have finished using it. Our supply of walkers has diminished. Donations are always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Linda Shugarts at 871-3282 or Naomi Bryson at 898-0008.
THE RUTH PROJECT - Two years ago Highland's Mission Team helped replace the church roof in the little village of Masacua. During that time, the women of the church told them about The Ruth Project. The women have begun a cottage industry. Their goal is to make school uniforms for their children and for sale to make the project self-sustaining. They have 5 donated sewing machines (3 of which work). Their plan is to hire a teacher who will teach them to read patterns and perfect their sewing skills. This month a container of used medical equipment will be shipped to El Salvador. There will be room in the container for sewing materials (new or used) for The Ruth Project. If you have any of the following items, please bring by May 15 to the church office and/or call Juanita Fowler at 656-6884, or email at lwfassoc@aol.com.
Sewing Machines (they do have electricity)
thread, needles - hand and machine
pins
buttons
tape measures and other sewing notions
fabric (no wool or heavy materials)
patterns
scissors
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL is accepting registrations for the school year beginning in September. Classes available include:
An Eat-N-Play program is held on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please call Frances Flinn at 569-2651 for more information or to arrange a tour.
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ARTHRITIS COURSE OFFERED – The Parish Nurses are considering (depending upon the interest) offering a self-help course sponsored by a representative of the Arthritis Foundation. It would be held in the morning for two hours in October and November. The real cost of the course is a book, “The Arthritis Handbook,” for $25.00. There are scholarships available through the Arthritis Foundation. The course is a series of six weekly classes that focus on basic disease information, relaxation techniques for pain and stress management, an overview of arthritis medications, recommendations on how to start an exercise program, and coping and problem-solving strategies. There is growing evidence that arthritis patients who take an active role in caring for themselves and in managing their disease along with comprehensive medical treatment will do better. There is a sign-up sheet in the office area. If you have any questions, please call Linda Shugarts at 871-3282. Please sign up by
June 1.
CAMP DONEGAL – There are only two weeks left until the early-bird discount deadline at Camp Donegal. Register now to get into the camp of your choice at the reduced rate! There are still many camping opportunities available. For more information, call the camp office at (717) 862-3722 or visit us online at www.campdonegal.org.
HOMELESS STUDENTS – Camp Donegal Project - For the 5th consecutive year, the Local Outreach Committee would like to send up to 18 students from the Lancaster City Homeless Student Program to Camp Donegal for a week of summer fun in a care-free Christian atmosphere. We need your help! It will cost about $350 per child, and requires volunteers to drive the children to and from Camp. If you would like to be involved, send your donations to the Church now (marked “Homeless Student – Camp Donegal”), or call Nancy Holtzapple at
394-1799, to offer driving assistance.
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Are you or one of your children graduating from a high school, college, technical school or university? If so, please provide the information requested on the form below and return it to Linda Crosswell or Ceenie Mauro at the Church Office. The information will be published in a future issue of The Link. Additional forms are available at the Church Office.
Student’s Name:_________________________________________________________________
High School, College, University, Technical School:________________________________________________________________
Degree/Advanced Degree:____________________________________________________________
Future Plans:_________________________________________________________________
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Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday, May 4
MorningSon Worship Service 8:00 a.m. Choir Room
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Various Rooms
Traditional Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Singers and Ringers 5:30 p.m. Choir Room
M.S. and H.S. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Monday, May 5
Committee on Preparation for Ministry 1:00 p.m. Hudson Room
Deacons Meeting 7:00 p.m. Hudson Room
Troop 99 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Chancel Bells 7:00 p.m. Choir Room
Tuesday, May 6
Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Oregon Dairy
Building Project Committee 8:30 a.m. Construction Trailer
Ruth Naomi Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Clergy Room
Stephen Minister Leaders 4:00 p.m. Clergy Room
Memorial Garden Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Charter Room
Worship Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Hudson Room
Personnel Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Clergy Room
Creeds of our Faith Class 7:00 p.m. Hudson Room
Wednesday, May 7
Men’s Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Oregon Dairy
Staff Meeting 9:30 a.m. Hudson Room
Grief Support Meeting 10:00 a.m. Choir Room
Caregivers Planning Meeting 10:00 a.m. Charter Room
Thursday, May 8 – Covenant Prayer Day
Men’s Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Bob Evans
PW Meeting 10:00 a.m. Hudson Room
Thursdays with Bill 10:30 a.m. Charter Room
Pastor Search Committee 6:30 p.m. Hudson Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Choir Room
50 Days to Pentecost Class 7:00 p.m. Charter Room
Friday, May 9
Sweet Hour of Prayer 3:00 p.m. McClintock Chapel
Saturday, May 10
Full Dream Ahead Building 8:00 a.m. 401 Strawberry St.
Sunday, May 11 – Highland Anniversary Celebration
MorningSon Worship Service 8:00 a.m. Choir Room
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Various Rooms
Traditional Worship 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Reception 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Worship Committee Meeting 12:00 p.m. Hudson Room
Singers and Ringers 5:30 p.m. Choir Room
M.S. and H.S. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Lancaster Area Highland Charter Members
Charles Blanken Virginia Brill Anne W. Booske
Charles G. Burkins Jane C. Downey Anne Downey Gardner
Mary Towers Gooding Dorothy Hoffman Grove Sally D. Groff
Christian H. Hess Dorothy Z. Hess Jean R. Hipp
Joseph L. Jones D. Jeanne Jones George W. Koelsch, Jr.
Peggy H. Koelsch Dorothy Ann Hess Leaman Margaret P. McCollough
Jean Burkins Myer Richard A. Nolan Dorothy Nolan
Helen M. Posey Arthur L. Reist Charlotte Burkins Rohrer
Ernest Supplee Grace Supplee Florence P. Towers
Arthur D. Webster Paul I. Woodland
Early View – Highland Property Shown in White