THREE
May 8, 2008
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Acts 2:1- 4
Peter, standing with the eleven said listen to what I say, what has happened is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
In the last days it will be, God
declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your
daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall
dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men
and women,
in those days I will pour out my Spirit;
and they shall prophesy,
And I will show portents in the
heaven above
and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and
smoky mist.
The sun shall turn to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the coming of the
Lord’s great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the
name of the Lord shall
be saved.
Acts 2:17-21
WORSHIP
Sunday, May 11 – Pentecost and 50th Anniversary Celebration
Hallelujah! Highland is 50!
We’re going to celebrate this Sunday, May 11 - PENTECOST SUNDAY - at the 10:00 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. Come to church this Sunday with a happy heart, full of praise, thanksgiving, and joy that Highland Church was chartered by 149 original members on Pentecost Sunday in 1958. Remember to wear red clothing on Sunday because red is the color of Pentecost when the fires of the Holy Spirit swept through God’s new church, as recorded in Acts 2.
The centerpieces of our May 11 worship service and celebration are:
· Welcoming the Reverend Kirk A. Hudson and his wife, Callie, back to Highland. He was our first called pastor, serving from April 1, 1959 until August 1967 - Reverend Hudson will preach.
· Welcoming to the worship service Mrs. Joyce McClintock, whose husband, the Reverend Ross S. McClintock, served as Highland’s senior pastor from September 10, 1967 until June 30, 1992
· Welcoming the Reverend Charles Gross, Interim Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Donegal, who will represent our local presbytery and the Presbyterian Church USA
· Paying tribute to the 30 individuals who live in the Lancaster area who were among the 149 charter members. Most are still members of Highland. A complete roster of all the Charter Members is mounted in the Charter Room near the Church office.
· Welcoming the 16 members of the 2008 Commissioning Class into membership of Highland Church
· Reaffirming our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Redeemer by reciting commitment vows.
· Witnessing the unveiling and hanging of the Landscape Anniversary Banner that contains the names of current Highland members
· Listening to a bagpiper bring us to and dismiss us from worship
We regret that two individuals who had major leadership roles in helping to bring Highland to this memorable milestone in Highland’s relatively young life can not be with us this Sunday.
- The Rev. Warren H. Ball who was the organizing pastor of Highland Church from the fall of 1957 - Warren and his wife, Gwen, send their regrets and wish us a joyous occasion on Sunday. Gwen is one of the original 149 charter members of our church
- The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Chottiner, who served as our senior pastor from June 1994 until August 31, 2006 - He was invited to participate in this week’s worship service, but had to decline because of his pastoral responsibility as senior pastor at the Salisbury Presbyterian Church in Midlothian, Va.
Sunday, May 11 - continued
ANNIVERSARY BANNER
As part of our worship service today, a beautiful banner will be unveiled and hung in the sanctuary commemorating Highland Church’s 50th Anniversary.
Elder Mary Kay Hymes describes the banner in these words: “Our cross anchors Highland Church to the hill where it serves as a light to others. Beside it runs a river of living water reminding us that Jesus brings eternal life wherever the Holy Spirit dwells. The hand-dyed fabrics, batiks, quilting and beadwork making up the sky and trees create images within the quilt that focus our thoughts on the beauty of God’s creation.”
This is a collaborative banner effort of the Highland Quilters: Created by Phyllis Thompson (Quilter) and Mary Kay Hymes (Beads/Applique); Design by Lorraine Strangness; Assisted by: Louise Arvidson, Elaine Foreman, Juanita Fowler, Mary Gooding, Brenda Hillard, Karen Hirte, Sharon Johnstone, Judy Mitchell, and Wilda Scoles,
BAGPIPER
The guest bagpiper will be Robert Davidson of Harrisburg. He has been playing the bagpipes for 36 years. For 25 years, he was associated with the Kiltie Band of York and was its leader for many of those years. He now plays at church events, weddings, and other gatherings. He will be playing "Simple Gifts" and “Highland Cathedral.”
RECEPTION
A reception will be held in Fellowship Hall immediately after the May 11 worship service to honor the Charter Members and members of the Commissioning Class who will have just been confirmed.
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 those, the Commissioning Class, who are our future and the foundation of Highland for the next 50 years.
The former members of the Hospitality Committee were invited and agreed to serve the food and beverages for Sunday’s reception in Fellowship Hall. We will salute and give thanks to the former members of the Hospitality Committee.
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Highland’s 50th Anniversary Committee: The planning team is comprised of Charlie Blanken, Linda Crosswell, George and Peggy Koelsch, Jack Sapper, Rev. Bill Jackson, and co-chairs Bruce Holran and Connie Towers. Anyone is still welcome to join the committee — as more celebrations will continue in the fall.
Early view of Highland Church (before the addition of the current Sanctuary and Administrative Wing.
Early Sanctuary in what was the Lounge - now the Narthex!
Sunday May 18 – YOUTH SUNDAY
Sunday, May 25 – 5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIGHLAND’S MUSIC MINISTRY
- Celebration of 50 years of Highland’s Music Ministry – One Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.
- 50th Anniversary Concert at 4:00 p.m. – Sanctuary
At the 10:00 a.m. worship service, three Highland-raised youth who went on to become pastors will participate in the service. We will welcome to the service — the Reverend John Dalles, Reverend David Hanna, and Reverend Mark Hanna.
Reverend Humphreville, Reverend Art Webbster and Reverend Shannon Bair sent their regrets that they are not able to attend but sent their well wishes.
The other highlight of the day is a special concert celebrating 50 years of Highland’s music ministry at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The concert will involve Highland’s current choir and more than 130 former choir members. Bill Rhoads, Dorothy Rose Smith and Marcos Krieger, former choir directors, and Simon Andrews, our current director, will be directing the mass choir. A highlight of the program will be the premiere performance of a commemorative hymn for which the Reverend John Dalles, a Highland son, wrote the text and Bill Rhoads set to music.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 - CELEBRATING THE SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER
Highland will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the Samaritan Counseling Center and the leadership of the Reverend James Hanna. Jim, who was an associate pastor at Highland from 1968 until 1987, will preach at the 10:00 a.m. worship service on that Sunday. The Center is housed in Highland House, which served as Highland’s administrative offices from 1958 until 1987 before Highland’s current Administrative Wing was built. At least two Highland members always sit on the center’s Board of Directors.
Beginning next week there will be a new category added to THREE - Highland Snippets - celebrating events and memories of Highland Church’s past 50 years.
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50th Anniversary Photo Directories:
The directories have arrived!!!!
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50th ANNIVERSARY CLASSES
“CREEDS of OUR FAITH” A class led by Reverend Bill Jackson on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Hudson Room. The history and significance of five or six Presbyterian Church (USA) creeds will be discussed — why they were written, and why they are important to us today. Final session: May 13.
BUILDING UPDATE
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
 Phase One demolition is complete along with much progress on the expanded parking areas. Phase One excavation has now begun to prepare for the installation of the foundation for the new narthex and 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.
HIGHLAND UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The 1st construction phase began on March 24 (immediately after Easter) changes will occur to parking, entrances/exits, and room access as follows:
Tiered Parking including Visitor areas in front of the Sanctuary - CLOSED
Front steps leading up to canopy at Narthex - CLOSED
Doors leading into Narthex from canopy - CLOSED
Doors leading from Narthex into the Sanctuary, Lounge, and Skyroom - all CLOSED
Please note:
Park in lot beside Fellowship Hall (expansion underway toward Roseville Rd. to accommodate all cars)
Enter and Exit through two (2) Fellowship Hall doors and Administrative Wing main door
Use coat racks in hallway between Fellowship Hall and the Kitchen
Proceed to the Lounge which will be used as a gathering location, Welcome and Kiosk Center
Enter / Exit Sanctuary through both side doors (new Emergency ONLY door added on Memorial Garden side)
May use hallway past pastors' offices to exit directly from the building
Access stairway to Skyroom is now through back wall of Sanctuary (new door)
Access to Memorial Garden from Administrative-Office wing only
All nursery and classrooms will be accessible during this first phase
Please accommodate these temporary inconveniences during this phase. Phase 2 with additional changes and more restricted room access will begin in late June – details in May.
CARE AND COMPASSION
A “SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER”
Take your relationship with God to a new level with “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” This one hour prayer time on Friday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the McClintock Chapel will enable you to experience the ways that Christians have prayed together during the past 2000 years. You will meet historical “traveling companions” like Ignatius and Julian of Norwich who help to illuminate these classical ways of ‘being in prayer’. Plan to attend one or more of the sessions on Friday afternoons May 9, 16 and May 23. Deepen your prayer life and connection with God. Come pray with us!
 PLEASE CONTINUE TO 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, Commander Craig A. Hackstaff-Navy-US Pentagon; Colonel Tony Smith-Task Force Horn of Africa, Djibouti; 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. Please call the church office with the names and locations of your family members who are serving in the military. As a community of faith, it is important that we keep them all in our prayers.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
The PW Women’s Book Discussion group will meet on Wednesday, May 28 at noon in the Hudson Room to discuss the book, The Book Thief (fiction) by Markus Zusak. In May the books will be selected for the 2008-2009 reading list. Come with suggestions to add to the list. The June book is A Thousand Splendid Suns (fiction) by Khaled Hosseini. The June meeting date is Wednesday, June 25.
MISSIONS
In a recent letter from Alice Winters (Highland supported missionary in Colombia), she wrote the following:
"I am just back from the second day of hearing our students defend their theses. In Colombia you have to write a thesis even for a bachelor's degree (here called a licenciatura). We have twelve men and women who will receive their degrees as professionals in theology on April 19. I am proud of each one. It's an important step for them, but also for the university since this will be our first graduation since we were formally recognized by the Colombian government.
"Also you will be interested to know that one of the professors in the Uraba project you have supported and prayed for was elected at the January synod meeting to be the new Executive Secretary of the Synod (which is like our General Assembly). He is a fine young man and has done a wonderful job in upgrading the education program there. He will continue in this ministry, since the job of synod exec is not full time. His name is Diego, and I know he would appreciate your prayers."
Please keep Alice Winters, her students, recent graduates and especially Diego, the new Executive Secretary of the Synod in Colombia in your prayers.
ALTERNATIVE GIVING
As we celebrate Mother's Day and Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded that a birth is involved in both of these celebrations. Why not honor mothers and the birth of the church with a gift from the Alternative Giving Catalogue? For instance, you can provide for prenatal care and delivery in Malawi, Africa, for a $10 gift. You could also buy a pregnant goat for $120 that the Heifer Project will present to a family in need. Use your present catalogue or pick up another at the church office, and send your donation to our business manager. Gift cards are also available. If you have questions, call Margaret Cook at 464-1125 or e-mail her at margaret_cook@hotmail.com.
HOMELESS STUDENT – CAMP DONEGAL PROJECT
For the approximately 900 homeless students in the Lancaster City School District, school is a sanctuary—a hot meal, a loving teacher, friends to play and learn with, all in the safety of the school yard. Summer is without that sanctuary—a time spent on the streets, often without supervision. You can make a difference in the lives of some of these children. Support the Local Outreach Committee’s Camp Donegal project. The committee is now collecting funds to send up to 18 deserving students to a week at Camp Donegal—a “sanctuary” from the city streets. This is a week that changes the lives of these children—and you can make it happen! Send your contributions to the Church office NOW—marked” Homeless Student—Camp Donegal.” Call Nancy Holtzapple at 394-1799 for information or to offer to drive students to and from Camp.
THE RUTH PROJECT – Items needed by MAY 15!
Two years ago Highland's Mission Team helped replace the church roof In the little village of Masacua. While there 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.
In the next 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 to the church office by May 15 and/or call Juanita Fowler at 656-6884 or email: lwfassoc@aol.com).
Sewing Machines (they do have electricity)
Thread
Needles - hand and machine
Pins, Buttons, tape measures, other sewing notions
Fabric (no wool or heavy materials)
Patterns
Scissors
MARS HILL MISSION TRIP PLANS ARE UNDERWAY!
Please register by May 25.
People of all ages from Highland will be joining together for this summer mission trip to Madison County, North Carolina. We will depart from Highland on Sunday, July 27 and return on Saturday, August 2. The cost is $195 for adults, $155 for children ages 3-8, and children under age 3 are free. During the week we will work on various projects in the area and enjoy some times of worship and fellowship. Brochures are available at the office kiosk and in the lounge.
For more information, please contact Rev. Ted Mingle at 569-2651.
LIFE EVENTS
Baptisms:
- John Carlton Camens, son of Camilla and Douglas Camens and grandson of Helen and Calton Moe, and Bonnie Camens on April 27
- Aubrey Elizabeth Whaley, daughter of Julie and David Whaley and granddaughter of Bonnie Camens on April 27
- Katelyn Scipioni, daughter of Tracy and Doug Scipioni on April 27
ADMINISTRATIVE
REMINDER: All meetings and activities taking place at Highland must be scheduled with Susan Holmberg at the church office before scheduling with your group or committee. Also, please check with Susan if the date, time or location
needs to be changed. This is especially important with the building constraints due to construction. Thank you for your cooperation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Sunday, May 11 begins summer schedule of two services: MorningSon at 8:00 a.m. and Traditional Worship Services at 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation—Sunday, May 11—Commissioning Class will be confirmed at 10:00 a.m. service.
Concert - Sunday, May 11—Youth Group—concert Comatose Tour—Lancaster Mennonite—7:00 p.m.
“Creeds of our Faith—May 13 —Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.—Place: Hudson Room—led by Rev. Bill Jackson
Youth Led Worship Service—Sunday, May 18—10:00 a.m.
Youth Group meets Sunday May 18—for Junior and Senior High—6:30 p.m. — Fellowship Hall
5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIGHLAND’S MUSIC MINISTRY—Sunday, May 25
Celebration of 50 years of Highland’s Music Ministry—One Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.
50th Anniversary Concert —Sunday, May 25 — 4:00 p.m. —Sanctuary
Youth End-of-Year Picnic—Sunday, June 1—Neffsville Park—5:00-8:00 p.m.
Justice, Reconciliation and Peace Middle East Program—Sunday, June1—11:15 a.m. —Room to be announced.
Summer Schedule for Sunday School begins —Sunday, June 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SPRING BANQUET INVITATION 2008
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 availability. No admission. An offering will be taken to benefit the Council of Churches ministries.
THE HIGHLAND SOFTBALL TEAM
The Team is rebuilding to make another run at the Hempfield League Crown. We need a few more players to get us back on track. If you can commit two nights a week from May to August 1, we’d be happy to have you. If you are interested, please call Reed Gooding at 625-2282.
DONEGAL PRESBYTERY MIDDLE EAST STUDY TEAM
The team will be at Highland on Sunday, June 1. A group of five members of Donegal went to the Middle East as part of a Presbyterian Study Program during the spring of 2006. Several members of that team will be at Highland to share what they learned about “Steps toward Peace.” The meeting will begin at 11:15 a.m. and will be followed by a light lunch. This event is sponsored by the Justice, Reconciliation and Peace Committee. Watch future issues of THREE and the Sunday bulletin for information about room assignment.
ARTHRITIS COURSE
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
Next Sunday is Family Fun Day at Camp Donegal. Family Fun Day is like Extreme Open House. Not only can you tour the camp, do crafts and eat…there will be tons of other stuff going on too! Look for pony rides, games for kids of all ages, prizes, hikes, music, a craft show, and lots more! Not to mention the best chicken barbeque you’ve ever had! This is not just a day for newcomers to the camp. It’s a day for individuals and families to spend together having fun in Christian community. Family Fun Day runs from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. For more information, call the camp office at (717) 862-3722 or visit us online at www.campdonegal.org.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION
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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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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CAMPBELL’S LABELS FOR EDUCATION TO BENEFIT TWO LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS.
In addition to the Campbell’s labels - we are still collecting “Boxtops for Education”
Don’t forget to keep saving!
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Highland’s Session has divided all programs and committees into the following councils: Worship, Congregational Life, Christian Education, Care and Compassion, Mission, and Administrative Affairs. THREE has been arranged by categories corresponding to these councils. Other categories that have been added to THREE are Youth, Upcoming Events, Life Events and General Information. Two temporary categories, 50th Anniversary and Building Information have now been added.
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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