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Highland Presbyterian Church eNewsletter
January 26, 2011

 

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, January 29 (9:00 and 10:30 a.m.) Congregational Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
The Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey leading worship
Sermon: “How to Put Your Faith into Loving Action”
Third in the Winter Epistle Series: Putting Your Faith in Action (James)
Scripture: James 2:14-17

 

 

 

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Sunday, January 29 after the 10:30 a.m. services.

Sunday, February 5 (9:00 and 10:30 a.m.)
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
The Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey leading worship
Sermon: “How to Draw Near to God”
Fourth in the Winter Epistle Series: Putting Your Faith in Action (James)
Scripture: James 2:14-17
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION for ADULTS
With the start of the New Year comes new opportunity for spiritual growth through Christian Education.
• Please note room change: “Prayer” facilitated by Rev Ann Osborne — Room 202 (last class January 29)
• “The Five Love Languages of Children” facilitated by Dr. Hugh Smith and Rev. Ted Mingle — Lounge.
• “The Wired Word” facilitated by Tom Whitworth — Room 208.
• PLEASE NOTE NEW PERMANENT, PERMANENT ROOM CHANGE: “James Mercy Triumphs” (Beth Moore Series) facilitated by Jennifer Shutt at 9:00 a.m. — Now in Room 204
NEW CLASS FOR FEBRUARY beginning on February 5 — “The Power of Forgiveness” facilitated by Allison Freeman in Room 204. More details will follow.
 

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

FAMILY MINISTRY

To register: call the church office or
email Rev. Ted Mingle at tedmingle@highlandpc.org
wednesday walk with Christ (w3C)
Dinner & Devotions
6:00 p.m.~Fellowship Hall
Programs—Time 6:30p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Children’s Programs: 6:30–7:00 p.m. – Faith Finders (age 4–Grade 1) – Amy Horst - Room 104
Kingdom Kids (Grade 2-5) – Allison Brown - Room 102
7:00– 7:30 p.m. – Choristers with Dr. Simon Andrews or
Alternative Activity in Room 102

Youth Program  - 6:30–7:30 p.m.
A six-week look at Colossians. Facilitator: Matt Wilcox

Adult Program  - 6:30–7:30 p.m.
OUR MISSION IS STITCHIN’ — The “Night Owls” (quilters) begin meeting again on Wednesday, February 1 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 202. Dinner with w3C is available, sign up by contacting the church office or Rev. Mingle. All are welcome to join us as we continue our quilting mission work. For information contact Mary Kay Hymes at hymesm@bhc.edu
 

Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey
Bible Study: “Habits of the Heart” – Lounge
“Habits of the Heart”– “Come meet a man who excelled in the arts, was victorious as a military commander, successful in the political arena, and who could have easily been on the cover of Sports Illustrated or GQ magazine. But what most marked the life of David was his passionate heart for God.” Join Dr. Rabey for seven weeks as we read from 1&2 Samuel and investigate the life of David on how we can learn to develop a heart that will bring joy to the heart of God.

Rev. Ted Mingle
“Experiencing God 2” - Room 208
"Experiencing God 2" This class is the continuation of the "Experiencing God" class from the fall wednesday walk with Christ session. This class is based on Richard Blackaby's Book "Experiencing God" and it is a wonderful way to deepen one's relationship with God and with others. It is not necessary to have done the first session as one could join this class and easily connect to the material and to the participants in the class. Topics that will be discussed this winter are as follows: The Crisis of Belief, God's Will and The Church and Experiencing God in Your Daily Life. If you have any questions please contact Ted Mingle at tedmingle@highlandpc.org or through the church office.

Rev. Ann Osborne
“Servant Leadership” - Room 204
“Servant Leadership” – Who do you follow and how will you lead? Discover how to become a ‘servant leader’ using the principles that Jesus gave to his disciples. Rev. Ann Osborne will facilitate discussion drawing upon the leadership lessons of Henry and Richard Blackaby, Ken Blanchard, James Autry and Robert Greenleaf. Join Ann to grow in faith and servant leadership.

SOUPER BOWL PARTY
On Sunday, February 5 starting at 6:00 p.m. the Highland’s Family Ministry and the Youth Ministry are hosting a Super Bowl Party. Pizza, wings and drinks will be provided. Please bring canned goods for the Souper Bowl of Caring Fundraising Event and an appetizer or side dish. If you plan to attend please e-mail Rev. Ted Mingle by February 1 at tedmingle@highlandpc.org. Go Eagles!
 

SPORTS MINISTRY

THE UPWARD BASKETBALL PROGRAM
The program is NOW IN FULL DRIBBLE!

 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN VALENTINE LUNCHEON
The Valentine’s Day Luncheon is on February 14 at noon in Fellowship Hall. A delicious luncheon and a decadent dessert are on the menu. A program will follow lunch. You can sign up beginning today at the kiosk in the narthex. Please bring a friend.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The group will meet on February 22 to discuss The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Catherine Schine beginning at 12:00 p.m. in Room 204 to discuss Please note that the March book selection has changed from The 19th Wife to Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer.

FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY

HiLITES WINE AND CHEESE ORGANIZATIONAL PARTY, will be held January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Clair and Elizabeth Hess. Help plan activities for 2012. Cost is $2.50 a person to cover light refreshments. RSVP to Elizabeth and Clair at 299.9320 or cehess@comcast.net

SINGLES AND SENIOR MINISRY

FEBRUARY SINGLES DINNER
Dinner and Conversation
Mojo’s Asian Cuisine and Sushi Bar Restaurant (245 Bloomfield Dr., Lititz)
Friday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP to Lynn Smith:Lsmith8379@comcast.net or 390.0344 by Monday, February 21.

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 AFB, California;1C Jason Neiss, son of Jill Reitz– McConnell A.F.B.; CPL Drew D. Smith- USA; Captain Megan K. (Wood) Lippert - Laughlin AFB, TX, Instructor T1; Captain Royce M. Lippert – Laughlin AFB, TX, Instructor T6 ; 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- Washington State; 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 3/C Ethan Dewart, U.S. Military Academy, Midshipman 2/CJosh Sindorf, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; and Midshipman 3/C Elizabeth Hoerner, U.S. Naval Academy. Capt. Ryan Lippert, USAF – Afghanistan, Capt. Shannon Lippert, USAF– Seymour Johnson, AFB, NC.

IS GOD CALLING YOU? Are you being called to walk alongside someone who is experiencing difficult times? Stephen Ministry training will be held March 4 through May 20 at James Street Mennonite Church. Highland members who are interested in learning more about Stephen Ministry training, please contact Highland’s SM Leaders Doug Good at 396.7853 or Linda Neumann at 560.1793. This class will meet on most Sunday evenings (not on Easter) and on two Saturdays (April 14 & May 5)
 

MISSIONS

BE A HERO in JANUARY
Take a loved one, friend, with you to an Isaac’s Restaurant in January and order soup (cup or bowl) plus a sandwich or salad to become a hero. Why? You’ll warm yourself, save someone from cooking, savor the food and best of all be donating a dollar to the Power Packs Project! During this “Share the Warmth” Campaign in January ONE DOLLAR will be donated to the Power Packs Project for each soup and salad/sandwich combo ordered at a Lancaster County Isaac’s. Help families eat more nutritiously at a lower cost. The Local Outreach Committee

LOCAL OUTREACH
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2012
THE FOCUS OF THE SOUPER BOWL IS ALWAYS ON LOCAL HUNGER---HERE IN LANCASTER COUNTY. This year canned food will be collected for the Food Bank, and the money collected will be divided between the Donegal Presbytery's choice in Lancaster County, LCCC Food Bank, and Power Packs Project. There is a Souper Bowl table in the narthex where canned goods and monetary donations are collected. Stop by the table this Sunday for information or to donate!

OUR MISSION IS STITCHIN’
The Highland Quilters meet every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. (including lunch) until we can work no more! The “Night Owls” begin meeting again on Wednesday, February 1 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us as we continue our quilting mission work.

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP to HONDURAS 2013
Come hear about the location and work. Anyone with medical experience( providers, nurses, lab personnel, pharmacists, therapists) is asked to please come to an initial planning meeting for a medical trip to LaEntrada Honduras in 2013, sponsored by Highland’s Mission Council. If you have always wanted to use your skills but have been nervous about the amount of planning and the safety of the location, this is an ideal trip for you. Allison Freeman, who has been to this site for four years, will talk about the location and clinic, and the group will choose dates and start planning for the trip on Sunday, February 26 at 9:00 a.m. Room 202.

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YOUTH GROUPSUNDAY, JANUARY 29!
We have youth group tonight at the normal time. Come out for food, games, and a great lesson about how and why God created us! Middle School (5:00-6:15 p.m.), Dinner and Worship for all (6:15-7:00 p.m.), High School (7:00-8:30 p.m.).

SOUPER BOWL PARTY! IN THE TYC:
Next Sunday, February 5, we'll be watching the big game and helping others in need. All youth and families are invited for food, fellowship, and football. We'll have the game on two big screens, trivia, games, and party food! As an admission fee, we'd like every person to bring a canned good that we will donate to one of the local food banks. We hope to see you for the big game!

PROGRESSIVE DINNER!
On Sunday, February 26, all students (grades 6-12) are invited to a Progressive Dinner. This a great night to bring a friend! Students will travel from house to house for appetizers, main course, and dessert. After dinner we'll meet back at the church where students will receive information on our 30 Hour Famine event in April! It is important to sign up for the Progressive Dinner so there is an accurate count for food and transportation. PARENTS AND ADULTS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HOSTING ONE OF THE DINNER LOCATIONS OR WOULD BE WILLING TO BE A DRIVER, PLEASE TALK TO MATT.

For upcoming Youth Group information, watch Matt on youtube ------click on the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtfUsezui0&feature=youtu.be
 

Here is a group picture from the Youth Retreat at Black rock - January 14-16, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

                                                                   

Loen Schelhasa           Clara Rottsolk                John Fowler

The Buxtehude Consort to Perform Handel's Apollo e Dafne
Not every romance was meant to be, even if you're a triumphant god returning from battle. Especially for Valentine's Day, The Buxtehude Consort is presenting a mythological tale of unrequited love, Georg Frederick Handel's Apollo e Dafne. One of Handel's earlier dramatic Italian cantatas, Apollo e Dafne tells the tale of Apollo's triumphant return from battle with a great serpent, whereupon he arrogantly boasts that Cupid's arrows are no match for his own skills. Retribution is swift, as Apollo falls hopelessly in love with the nymph Dafne, who spurns his advance and flees.

The role of Apollo is sung by baritone John Fowler and Dafne by soprano Clara Rottsolk, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble, led by harpsichordist Leon Schelhase, featuring leading Baroque musicians playing period instruments. Instrumental music by Telemann rounds out the program.

Sunday, February 19, 4:00 p.m. in Highland's sanctuary. (Tickets: $25 regular admission, $20 Seniors, $10. Students). Tickets are on sale at their web site www.buxtehudeconsort.org or at the door.

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THEATRE FOR TRANSFORMATION
OPENS BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH TWO PLAYS in LANCASTER, PA
Theatre for Transformation will present two one-act plays about African American history written by Dr. Amanda Kemp on January 28 at 7:30pm at the Ware Center of Millersville University-Lancaster, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster. The evening begins with "Sister Friend", a play infused with spirituals and gospel that delves into the friendship between enslaved celebrity poet Phillis Wheatly and her best friend Obour Tanner. "Show Me the Franklins!", which highlights the enslaved people in Benjamin Franklin's households in London, Paris, and Philadelphia, will conclude the evening. The plays are suitable for ages 8 and up.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Thursday night’s performance is Pay What You Can; donations will be taken at the door. Tickets for Saturday night’s performance are $15. Please visit or call the MU-Lancaster box office at 872.3811 or 871.2308 to get your tickets.

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SOUPER BOWL LUNCH JUST FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
The luncheon is sponsored by Church Women United of Lancaster (not to be confused with Highland’s Souper Bowl of Caring Campaign) — Saturday, February 4, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster. Cost is $5 plus a can of soup to be donated to the Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Bank. Fair Trade items for sale. To register call 397.3437.
 

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LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
HPC Snow Cancellation Policy: On weekdays Highland follows the closure schedule of the Manheim Township School District. If the Manheim Township School District is closed, all church meetings and activities for that day are cancelled.

If the day begins with weather which does not result in closing by the Manheim Township School District, but conditions deteriorate during the day, the determination to cancel church evening meetings and activities will be made by 4:00 p.m.

On Saturdays and Sundays the determination for closure will be made by the church staff by 7:00 a.m.

There are four ways to check for closure information: check the home page on the Highland website, the HPC telephone informational message, WGAL-TV or the WGAL website.
 

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HOSPICE PROGRAMS/FEBRUARY

Hospice of Lancaster County’s PATH ways Center for Grief and Loss (4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy) invites you to attend the following programs. For information, please call 391.2413 or 733.0699.
• Newly Bereaved (loss 1-3months ago) On Tuesdays, February 14, 21 and 28. 12:30-2:00 p.m. Need to register 391.2413 or 733-0699.
• Adult Drop-in Groups – No need to register
    • Coping with Any Loss –Tuesday, February 7- 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m. – Willow Valley North
    • Coping with the Loss of a Parent – Tuesday, February 7 – 7:00-8:30 p.m – PATHway Center for Grief and Loss
    • Coping with the Loss of a Companion or Spouse – Tuesday, February 21 – 7:00-8:30 p.m – PATHway Center for Grief and Loss
    • Coping with the Loss of a Child – Tuesday, February 28 – 7:00-8:30 p.m – PATHway Center for Grief and Loss
• Share Workshop for Grandparents – Monday, February 6, 6:30-8:00p.m. at the PATHway Center for Grief and Loss – How to support their children in the loss of their baby. Please call to register 823-2789
• Bereavement Workshop: Are You Ready to Date Again? Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please call to register 391-2413 or 733-0699
• Men’s Breakfast Group – Host by two male PATHways volunteers on Tuesday, February 28, 8:00-9:30 a.m. at The Apple Tree Restaurant, Columbia Ave. and Centerville Road. No need to register.

IT’S DAFFODIL TIME!
Time to order daffodils from the American Cancer Society for their arrival in March. If you would like to receive your daffodils at Highland on Wednesday, March 21 please place your order by February 16. Orders can be placed by sending your request and check made out to The American Cancer Society to Melissa Keene, 847 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz, PA 17543. A bunch of 10 daffodils - $10; potted mini-daffodils - $12; a vase and a bunch of 10 - $15 and a Boyds Bear (named Shar N. Hope) and a bunch - $25. Highland’s deacons will celebrate Daffodil Sunday on March 25. A daffodil in full bloom will be given to each person attending the service on that Sunday.

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Spend Valentine Weekend
with Dr. William Wright performing a piano recital of

Romantic Rhapsodies
Enjoy Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”
and works by Chopin, Julius Chaloff and Henry Cowell.

Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3 p.m.
Highland Presbyterian Church
1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
No admission charge - No reservations required
Donations will be accepted at the recital to benefit Tabor Community Services.
Call 358-9383 or go to www.tabornet.org for more information.

Dr. William Wright, member of the music faculty at F&M and Harvard University summer school and Lancaster Symphony Chorusmaster and Staff Conductor, will perform Romantic Rhapsodies at a piano recital to benefit Tabor Community Services of Lancaster County. He has performed as a piano soloist with the Charlotte Symphony, York Symphony and North Carolina Dance Theater and internationally in 26 countries.

Since 1968 Tabor Community Services has been helping Lancaster County residents rebuild their lives and strengthening the Lancaster community by giving people the tools and inspiration to meet their housing and financial challenges.

Phyllis Ann Stacks Vice President for Development
Tabor Community Services
308 East King Street P.O. Box 1676
Lancaster, PA 17608-1676(717) 358-9383fax (717) 399-4127
pstacks@tabornet.org
www.tabornet.org
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LANCASTER INTERCHURCH PEACE WITNESS “The Voice of the Church in Public Policy Advocacy” is the keynote address by Rev. Sandra Strauss of the PA Council of Churches, Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Highland will host the event which includes the annual meeting of Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness.

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STEWARDSHIP of the ENVIRONMENT
Please take time to use our recycling containers as you dispose of used cans, bottles, paper and trash. They are located in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall. Containers are well marked for each of these items. Currently, Highland PC cannot participate in the county wide recycling program because trash, plastic/cans, and paper are not deposited in the designated containers, and are co-mingled. Please help children who cannot read the signs to use the recycling containers correctly. Please remind each other of the importance of recycling and our ministry of Environmental Stewardship. The Environmental Stewardship Committee

Highland’s Session has divided all programs and committees into the following councils: Worship, Congregational Life, Christian Education, Care and Compassion, and Mission. THREE has been arranged by categories corresponding to these councils. Other categories that have been added to THREE are Youth and General Information.

 

 

 

 

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