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Highland Presbyterian Church eNewsletter
March 4, 2010
PUT AWAY THE TINSEL
When Lent comes, you have to put away the tinsel;
you have to take down your Christmas tree,
and stand out in the open . . . vulnerable.
You either are or you aren’t.
You either believe or you don’t.
You either will or you won’t
And, O Lord, how we love the stable and the star!
When Lent comes the angels’ voices begin their lamenting,
and we find ourselves in a courtyard where we must
answer whether we know him or not.
~ from Kneeling in Jerusalem by Ann Weems
WORSHIP
March and April 2010
March 7—Third Sunday in Lent—Communion—Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Nicodemus (John 3:1-17) —The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
March 14—Fourth Sunday in Lent— Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of the Woman at the Well (John 4:5-42) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
Music: Third Space
March 21—Fifth Sunday in Lent— Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of the Blind Man (John 9:1-4) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
March 28— Palm Sunday—Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Passion (Matthew 27:11-54) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
HOLY WEEK
April 1—Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. — Communion—Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Service (John 13:1-17;31-35) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
April 2—Good Friday 7:00 p.m.—Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Satan (Isaiah 52:13-53; John 19:17-30) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
April 4—Easter Sunday—Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Faith (John 20:1-18) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
- 6:15 a.m. - Sunrise Service with MorningSon Worship Teams and Dr. Rabey
- 9:30 a.m. Worship Service – No Sunday Schol
Grades 1 through 5 – Children will attend worship –
Younger children will have an Easter Egg Hunt
- 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
April 11—Second Sunday of Easter—Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Thomas (John 20:19-21) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
April 18—Third Sunday of Easter— Encountering Jesus: Through the Eyes of Peter (John 21:1-19) — The Reverend Dr. Roger Rabey
 CARE AND COMPASSION
 PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS-
Airman First Class Joshua S. Wylie-grandson of Mary Louise and John Wylie, Edwards Air Force Base, CA; 1SC Jeff Huttle, B Co 1-150th AVN #072, Camp Basrah, Iraq; Lt. Brian Rau-Iraq; Commander Gordon Cross-F18 pilot in Japan;1C Jason Neiss, son of Jill Reitz– McConnell A.F.B.; CPL Drew D. Smith-Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan; Aircraft Commander Captain Megan K. Wood-Lippert-Air Force– Anchorage, AK; Captain Royce M. Lippert, Travis AFB, CA; 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.
THE SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
Sweet Hour of Prayer will meet on Friday, March 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the McClintock Chapel.
CONVERSATION ON 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 Sunday, 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. Mark you calendars now to hear more about this ministry "for widows by widows." 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 to talk about what you want to experience in a Highland Singles Group. 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.
MUSIC
Anne Mason
DOROTHY ROSE SMITH CONCERT SERIES
The Concert has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 24. Le Stravaganze will present a concert in honor of love entitled "A Many Splendored Thing". 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 in a program designed to delight the senses, touch the heart and inspire the soul.
*John Fowler, graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, sings with the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. He is the founder/Artistic Director of the Buxtehude Consort in Philadelphia. John, the son of Larry and Juanita Fowler grew up at Highland. He and his wife, Svetlana live in Philadelphia with their two children, Sonya and Misha.
MISSIONS
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.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – ADULT - SUNDAY
HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!
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
The 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!
ONGOING CLASSES
ARE YOU SAVED?
The class led by Tom Whitworth is meeting in Room 204 this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. This Sunday is the final week. The same class is presented Tuesday evenings, in Room 208 at 7:00 p.m. until March 9. You are welcome to attend either session or both.
“WHEN GODLY PEOPLE DO UNGODLY THINGS”
– Arming yourself in the age of seduction.
Join us for this seven week Beth Moore study until March 21, at 10:45 a.m. in room 208. With 1 Samuel 12:20–25 as a guide, Christians can arm themselves against temptation and learn how to help other fallen believers. For information call Jennifer Shutt at 627.0454.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
PLAN TO JOIN US!
HIGHLANDER’S FAMILY NIGHT ICE CREAM SOCIAL will take place on March 13 at 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.
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!
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 church office for information and reservations, ask for Eleanor.
ESTHER-DEBORAH CIRCLE
The 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!
HIGHLAND’S KNITTING CIRCLE
The 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.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The group will meet on Wednesday, March 24, at noon in Room 208 to discuss the novel The Uncommon Reader: A Novella by Alan Bennett and The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow. These are both very short books. For information call Linda Crosswell at 569.2651. All women of Highland and friends are welcome.
YOUTH
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 who is interested in attending this retreat should get a brochure from Matt immediately.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Dr. Roger Rabey to speak at the
57th ANNUAL YMCA GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET
The Breakfast begins at 6:15 a.m. on Friday, April 2, at the Farm and Home Center. Dr. Rabey’s 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.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
MEN ARE WELCOME !
TOMORROW - Friday, March 5, Highland will host the annual World Day of Prayer (WDP). WDP is a worldwide ecumenical movement of women of many faith traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer. Each year a different country serves as the writer of the WDP Worship Service. This year’s service, “Let everything that has breath praise God” was written by the women of Cameroon
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1:00 p.m. Worship Service
The deadline for lunch reservations and Bible study has past. However, it is still possible to come for the Worship Service at 1:00 p.m. No reservation is required.
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!
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.
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. 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
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.
“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 jhershey@comcast.net
THINK SPRING AT LONGWOOD GARDENS
Join Highland members for a delightful Spring Day at Longwood Gardens on Tuesday, April 20. The luxury coach will depart Highland's parking lot at 7:50 a.m. to arrive at Longwood Gardens for a special day filled with a variety of activities including a tour of Longwood Gardens’ flowers and fauna riding on a tram (rather than walking), a cooking demonstration, a flower demonstration, lunch on your own in the Longwood Garden cafeteria and a concert in the conservatory. The tram will take you to the various areas of the Gardens. We will return to the Highland parking lot at 5:00 p.m. The entire day costs just $27, which covers all transportation costs and admissions. Bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch on your own. 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!
COMMUNICATIONS
Please send ALL announcements for the Sunday bulletin, Link and Three to Linda Crosswell at lindac@dejazzd.com, effective immediately.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please note that congregational prayer requests are now being posted on the bulletin board across from Fellowship Hall beside the doors leading to the hallway of the ‘original’ education building!If you want to put a name on the prayer request list, please call Ann Osborne at 569.2651 ext. 222 by 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
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
- VBS Teachers - the week of June 20-24. Call Sarah Long
- Sunday School teachers for spring. Call Sarah Long
 
CAMPBELL’S LABELS FOR EDUCATION TO BENEFIT TWO LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS SPONSORED BY THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN.
In addition to the Campbell’s labels - we are still collecting “Boxtops for Education”
Don’t forget to keep saving!
Highland has a “Campbell’s” label collection container in the narthex area next to the Food Cupboard. (Narthex entrance to Fellowship Hall.)
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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