THREE

Highland Presbyterian Church eNewsletter

July 22, 2010

THREE will be published on the following dates: August 12 and 26.

Luke 11:1-13

Jesus' Teaching on Prayer

 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples."

 He said to them, "When you pray, say:
   " 'Father,
   hallowed be your name,
   your kingdom come.
 Give us each day our daily bread.
 Forgive us our sins,
      for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.
   And lead us not into temptation.' "

 Then he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.'

 "Then the one inside answers, 'Don't bother me. The door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give you anything.' I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs.

 "So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

 "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

WORSHIP

June 2010 Worship Schedule 
TWO Summer Services

8:30 a.m. Early Morning Worship
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Sunday School for Children at 10:00 a.m.

July 25 – Reverend Ann Osborne 

August 1 -   Mars Hill Mission Team

August 8 -   Rev. Ann Osborne

August 15 - Rev. Ted Mingle

August 22 - Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey

August 29 - Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey

Please pray for all of the children,youth and adults going on the Mars Hill Mission Trip.                                                                                                                          

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Please Join US!

Informal Worship Service

 Every Sunday from June 13 - September 5

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Place: Fellowship Hall

Chris Swecker, Contemporary Worship Leader, will lead the music.

The Message will be the same as at the 10:00 a.m.

                       CARE AND COMPASSION

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS-

Airman First Class Joshua S. Wylie-grandson of Mary Louise and John Wylie, Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan;1C Jason Neiss, son of Jill Reitz– McConnell A.F.B.; CPL Drew D. Smith-Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan; Captain Megan K. (Wood) Lipper t – Air Force – Randolph AFB, TX; Captain Royce M. Lippert – Air Force – Randolph AFB. TX; Sgt. Brandon Way – Marines – Camp Pendleton; Lt. James Hitch, Bagdad, Iraq-field artillery; Lt. JG Laura Dogger-USS Mitcher DDG.57, Navigator stationed in Norfolk, VA; Staff Sgt. Corey R. Pierce-Willow Grove; LCPL Donald Oatman, Jr., US Marines-Quantico, VA; Sgt. Michael Belliveau, grandson of Ray and Sandy Belliveau, Special Forces-Afghanistan; SPC Mohammad Mohebbi;  Gunner L. Minzer, son of Howard and Sharon McIntyre, Camp Lejeune, NC; Lance Corporal Clay Johnson, Afghanistan; Captain Jesse A. Dunn, U.S. Army Aviation, Apache Helicopter Pilot, Commander – D Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Ft. Hood Texas; Cadet 4/C Ethan Dewart, U.S. Military Academy, Midshipman 3/CJosh Sindorf, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;  1/C Midshipman Lucas Beyl, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; and          Midshipman 4/C Elizabeth Hoerner, U.S. Naval Academy.

SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER 

The Sweet Hour of Prayer will meet all summer at 10:00 a.m. on Friday mornings in the McClintock Chapel.   

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

SINGLES’ BREAKFAST                                                                            Highland Church has begun holding Singles' Breakfast meetings at the Airport Diner.  Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. 

These informal meetings will provide interested singles the opportunity to share, have fellowship and talk about issues of concern.  Of course, we'll also share laughter along the way!

TOMORROW! - SINGLES’ HOUSE PARTY

Come on Friday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. to the home and deck of Pete Faber, 1936 Speedwell Rd. in Village Grande. Directions: Take Harrisburg Pike, Left opposite Gold’s Gym in E. Hempfield Twp.  Bring a snack or hors d’oeuvre. RSVP to Pete Faber at 392.5911 or pfaber@comcast.net join us! Questions, call Martha Matt, 569.7711 or Kathy Potier, 569.0564.

CLEOPATRA and LIBERTY MUSEUM DAY TRIP

Set aside Thursday, September 23, to visit the world famous Cleopatra Exhibit and the Liberty Museum in Philadelphia. The $45 price covers the luxury coach fare, all admissions and gratuities with lunch on your own at the Borsch Building Food Court . We will leave the Highland Parking lot at 7:30a.m. returning between 5:15 and 6:00 p.m. Call the office at 569.2651 to reserve your place NOW!

NO YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP

The group will not meet on July 28, August 4 or 11.  The gatherings will resume on August 18.

NEW  - “Bare Necessities”

Who:    for children

What:   Back-to-school “necessities”  - Socks

                and underwear (including t-shirts)

When:  Beginning August 1 and ending September 12

For its fall outreach campaign the Presbyterian Women committee is collecting NEW children’s underwear that will be given to the Lancaster County Council of Churches for distribution. This “back to school” drive will benefit children who are in need of new clothing for this important time of the year. We are asking the congregation to help! When you are shopping for your children’s or grandchildren’s back-to-school clothing please include some extras for other children whose parents may not be able to purchase the “bare necessities.” Children’s sizes for preschoolers to adult sizes for high school students are needed.

Look for “Clyde” the bear in the Narthex each Sunday, as well as a representative from Presbyterian Women to answer any of your questions.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN BIBLE STUDY PREVIEW

The study preview for the 2010–2011 Horizon’s Bible Study led by Barbara Droz will be held on Monday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. A room will be determined after registration is complete. The preview is open to anyone who is a Bible study leader or participating in one of Highland’s PW Bible studies. Please register at the church office, so there will be an appropriate number of resources available. The study this year is Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today written by Barbara R. Rossing. The study books are available for purchase at the church office for the cost of $8. An envelope for payment is inserted into each book. If paying by check please make check out to Highland with “PW Bible study book” on the memo line.  Envelopes should be placed in Bev Geib’s mailbox or given to the person at the reception desk.

EDUCATION

The Christian Education Task Force will meet on July 28 at 6:30 PM in room 208. The purpose of the task force is to plan and implement the Christian education curriculum for Highland over the coming year. All with an interest in making this wonderful undertaking come alive are welcome to attend. For additional information please contact Steve Brennaman at 581-0806 or by email at sbrennaman354@aol.com.

YOUTH

McMONDAYS with MATT

No McMonday this week July 26: Matt will be on the Mars Hill Mission trip. McMondays will resume on  August 2 but just for that week.  Monday, August 9 Matt will be on vacation and August 16 is Highland Island, so no McMondays on those dates.

SERVICE PROJECT! Youth@Highland is serving the community more and more. Several weeks ago the youth went to the Homeless Outreach Center and spent time with the people there and served sundaes!

GENERAL INFORMATION

NEWS FLASH FROM THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

 WHAT:    Library Book Sale Fundraiser

 WHEN:    Sunday, September 5 to Sunday,

                    September 19

 WHERE:  In front of the curved wall in the Narthex

 DONATIONS:    Take to the library.  Last day is August 29

With approval from Session, the Library Committee is planning a book sale for our congregation. The money raised will be used to purchase new inventory for the library. We need your help. Look through your bookcases and donate any books, DVD's, CD's. books on tape or videos you don't want anymore and take them to the library. This will be a win/win fun time for everyone. You clean out your cabinets, find new things at bargain prices and we will have new items on the shelves for you to enjoy.

NEWS FROM THE PARISH NURSES

Confused by the upcoming changes in medical coverage?  Check out http://www.healthcare.gov/index.html the new website launched by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services.  It does a good job of explaining what the new changes mean for us, state-by-state.

 SUMMERTIME…picnics, baseball games, Hershey Park, vacations, and leisurely days are just a few of the activities we enjoy during the summer months.  However, not everyone is so fortunate; some parents are wondering where they will get food to put on the table for their children. While we enjoy our cookouts, let us not forget to donate generously to the Food Cupboard, located next to Fellowship Hall in the narthex. Monetary donations are always welcome and should be sent to the church office with a notation for the Food Cupboard. Thank you for helping to feed the hungry.

OperaLancaster Associates is proud to present this year's

LEMONADE CONCERT SERIES

Where: Highland Presbyterian Church

When: Thursday Evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Although the concerts are free of charge, the OperaLancaster Associates are suggesting a donation of between $5 and $10. This donation will go toward the re-establishment of the Frederick and Dorothy Darr Robinson Youth Vocal Contest. This contest will be held in the early Spring of 2011 and will offer scholarship money for both high school and college winners.

The remaining Lemonade Concerts feature the following area performers:


July 22: Emily Riggs, soprano and guest soloists

July 29: Mark Cole, organist and guest soloists

August 5: Members of the OperaLancaster Chorus

August 12: Preview of “Georgia O'Keeffe: A Woman on Paper”

HELP IS NEEDED TO SERVE HOME COMMUNION.

If you are an active or retired Elder or Deacon and have an interest in serving communion to the homebound, please keep reading.  Home Communion will begin Sunday, September 5. Teams of two ordained members will be given 3-4 names to call to schedule a communion visit—either for that Sunday afternoon or early the following week. Training for this will take place in August on a Sunday after the worship service. If you are willing to help, please contact Helen Moe at moefoto@comcast.net or 392.6627. If you are unable to serve in September but have an interest in serving at a later date, also please contact Helen. Home Communion will be served quarterly.

MISSIONARIES to ETHIOPIA make return visit to

Highland in August. 

On Wednesday August 18 John & Gwen Haspels, Mission Co-Workers in Ethiopia will be speaking at Highland. John and Gwen, long time missionaries in Ethiopia have a fascinating story to tell. Come hear about the challenges and life changing adventures of sharing the gospel with people in a remote area of Ethiopia. Their presentation will follow a dinner at 6:00 p.m.  There is no charge for the dinner, but the hospitality committee needs to know if you will attend.  There will be sign up sheets in the office in July. 

If you have any questions, contact Lynn Smith at 390-0344, or lsmith8379@comcast.net.      

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 SERVANT SEARCH 

Highland’s Communication Committee announces a new feature - Servant Search - a posting which will appear in the bulletin, THREE, and on the website whenever a committee or program needs volunteer talent, anytime of the year. Looking for an opportunity to serve Highland, look for the binoculars and you’ll see where your talent could be used and who to contact. Committees: If you have a need, send your posting request to Linda Crosswell at lindac@dejazzd.com

• If you take pictures of summer church events please email them or give me a hard copy that can be scanned  - Linda Crosswell at lindac@dejazzd.com  The pictures will be used in THREE or another publication.

• Are you interested in helping out in the Nursery? The Highland Nursery needs volunteers for the remainder of the summer and upcoming year. We are also always looking for additional teachers or assistants in Sunday school. Please let us know when you can serve by contacting Sarah Long at sarahlong@dejazzd.com.

• To volunteer to be a greeter on Sunday mornings  in the months of August and September please email Linda Guimond at l4guimond@aol.com or call at

      569.7191.

• The Valet Parking committee is seeking volunteers for the Summer months. Time commitment is small, 1/2 hour before and after the 10am service, and you will not miss participating in the worship service. This is a great opportunity to serve others. Couples may want to do it together. If interested please contact Jennifer Shutt 627.0454 or Gail Frederick 396.8558

• Audio/Video operators needed. Volunteers for systems support for Sunday services in Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary plus other events sought. Familiarity with sound mixers, video projection, and computers a plus, but not a necessity, just willingness to learn and be a responsible team member. Training sessions will be scheduled in July and August. Give your name and availability to either Matt Wilcox, mattwilcox@dejazzd.com, 569-2651; Chris Swecker, cswicker@gmail.com, 569-2651; or John Holtzapple, johnhapple@comcast.net 394-1799.

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November 9, 2010

 7:00 p.m. 

Doors will open at 6 p.m.

A Benefit Event for

Parish Resource Center, Inc.

Location: Lancaster Bible College

Chapel Auditorium,

901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA

William Paul Young, whose book has been released in over thirty-five foreign language translations around the world, will speak at Lancaster Bible College at 7 pm on November 9.  Tickets for this event, a benefit for Parish Resource Center, Inc., are now available for purchase.

The Shack, a #1 New York Times bestseller, is a murder-mystery encounter with God with over six million copies now in print. Young, who is a father of six, wrote The Shack as a Christmas gift for his children. The Shack has touched thousands of readers, including many who have discovered hope and comfort amidst the tragic loss of a child or the disappointments of empty religion. "Unexpected and unanticipated, this little story is touching the precious places of the human soul in transformational ways and can only be properly characterized as a God-thing," says Young.

Tickets are available for purchase with a credit card by calling 717-299-9932, or through our website. General Admission Tickets are $25; Reserved Seats are $50. Checks, made payable to Parish Resource Center, may be mailed to 633 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. Note on the envelope that this is a "Request for Shack Tickets." Please include your name, address, telephone, email and the number of tickets requested with your check. Tickets will be mailed after payment is received. Persons may also purchase tickets at the Parish Resource Center during our hours of business: Mon., & Tues., 9am-8pm; Wed., Thurs., & Fri., 9am-4pm; and Saturday 9am until 12 noon.

UPDATE YOUR E- MAIL ADDRESS

If you have changed or created an e-mail address and feel the church does not have that address please contact Beverly Geib at beverlyg@dejazzd.com

HIGHLAND’S NEW MAILING ADDRESS

The church mailing address is now 500 E. Roseville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601.

Highland’s Session has divided all programs and committees into the following councils: Worship, Congregational Life, Christian Education, Care and Compassion, Mission, and Evangelism/ Church Growth. THREE has been arranged by categories corresponding to these councils. Other categories that have been added to THREE are Youth, Upcoming Events, Stewardship and General Information. If you are having trouble printing THREE change the print settings on your computer.

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For information concerning upcoming events and committee meetings click on “calendar” on Highland’s web page – www.highlandpc.org

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