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Highland
Heartbeat
WORSHIP TIME
9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
11 a.m. Contemporary Worship in Fellowship Hall
12:30 p.m. - Lighthouse Imani Church in the Lounge
PASTORAL STAFF
Senior Pastor/Head of Staff:
Rev. Dr. Roger Rabey
Assoc. Pastor for
Congregational Care: Rev. Dr.
Ann Osborne
Assoc. Pastor for Mission and
Family Ministry: Rev. Dr. Noé
Juárez
Parish Associate for Visitation:
Rev. Dr. Robert Burns
Seminary Intern:
John Chege
500 E. Roseville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone: 717-569-2651 www.highlandpc.org
OFFICE HOURS
Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Minister on call for pastoral emergencies for the week of Monday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Mar. 4 is Rev. Dr. Ann Osborne 717-327-6199
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A Stephen Ministry Congregation February 25, 2018 Volume 48 Issue 4
Lent - As our seminary intern shared so meaningfully at our Ash Wednesday service, I too didn’t grow up observing lent. The only lent I knew about as a child, I found in my belly-button. First time I really remember anything about the unusual word was way back in 5th grade. My Catholic friend next door, Steve Sales, instead of coming out to pass the football with me for these several weeks, he went with his family to church on Wednesday AND Friday evenings! I asked why and he said with a forlorn look, they go every year – “It’s Lent.” As I expanded to some Lutheran friends in Seminary, I realized Lutherans - they really like this season – love to talk about sin, confession & depravity. The Lutheran minister in my previous town was a big joyful German guy from Wisconsin who said: atonement, sacrifice, penitence, introspection - all good words to use for Lent! Nowadays, Lent has become one of my favorite seasons of the church (right behind Advent). As Peter Gomes says, Lent is like the Christian’s Spring Training – it helps us “get in shape” offering different forms of spiritual exercises. Just like in our physical lives we know we should limber up, bulk up, or diet down, there comes a time in our spiritual lives when we realize that we’ve been spiritually lazy & need to get back to a disciplined routine. Lent offers that time. It’s a 40-day season of the church, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Actually, its 40 days plus 6 Sundays - for those doing the counting. Lent invites all of us to make the next 40 days something special – a pilgrimage, a spiritual journey, a 40-day spiritual excursion of introspection and discipline. Some choose to give up something; some choose to add; some both. Nearly 100 Highlanders have joined small groups for this Lent, to share in dialogue about the death-defying ministry of Jesus Christ. What a great time to fellowship and grow; to share, study, and pray. Whatever way you have choose, may this Lent be especially meaningful to you this year as we prepare to celebrate Christ’s victory over death on Easter Sunday!
Mission Service - The Wednesday Men's breakfast group has taken action on our church's challenge to put expand our community outreach. Once a month, beginning this year, several of the group sign up to spend an hour volunteering at Lancaster County Council of Churches on each 2nd Wednesday of the month. This month they packed hundreds of yogurts in packages of six for individual families. Thanks this month to Allen Deaver, John Wylie, Marlin Hess, Bill Ferguson, and non Highland member Bill Michael. Well done, gentlemen!
Adult Christian Education Upcoming Events
Sundays
9:30 a.m. Focus on our Faith: Working Together on the Journey Room: 208; Facilitator: Sandra Orndorff We are putting our current series of John Ortberg’s “Jesus: Who is this Man?” on hold to participate in the church-wide series “What Makes Hero? The Death-Defying ministry of Jesus” by Matt Rawles. We will resume the John Ortberg series after Lent.
Come join us (all ages) for an hour of fellowship, learning, conversation and fun and COFFEE!!
Series allows for drop-ins even if you have missed previous week’s or anticipate missing a week.
11 a.m. Faith Café’ Room: Library A discussion group that looks at current topics through the lens of scripture and our faith. We use a newsletter, the Wired Word to provide topics and discussion points.
An Online Exploration of Faith This class runs through May 2018 Online; Facilitator: Mary Kay Hymes; To participate visit:
Hpccybercircle.wordpress.com
Small group studies:
Tuesdays 1 :00- 2:30pm
w/ Peggy Apgar at Highland
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm
w/ Roger Rabey at his home
w/ Tom Whitworth at his home
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm
w/ Jim & Connie Towers at their home
Fridays 10:30am - 12:00pm
w/ Ann Osborne at Highland w/ lunch
Sundays 11:00am-12:00pm
w/ Barb Droz at Highland
TBD w/ Judy Sargeant at Landis Homes
The first day of spring is right around the corner, and to celebrate this day, PW will hold a breakfast and speaker. Plan to join us now on March 20 for an 8:30 breakfast at the Lancaster Country Club, followed by returning speaker Carol Cool. Her topic is Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Getting Your Life Aired Out. Carol says “Feel like your spiritual life could use a little spring cleaning? Learn God’s plan to clean out the dirt, remove the excess clutter and remodel your inner “house.” Find out how you can simplify your life and beautify your spirit. Feel refreshed and ready to welcome the guests God brings into your
life.” The cost is $15. Sign up in the narthex Feb 25, March 4 and 11.
Join us! The PW Book Group will meet on February 28th at 12:30pm in Room 208 to discuss The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck. Bringing your own lunch is optional. For questions please call Judy Eyster @ 717-299-3327 or email at [email protected]. We welcome visitors!
Ladies Yoga & Lunch ~ Join us for a morning of yoga and Christian meditation/reflection with Joyce Courtney (Yoga Bird) at the SUPPLY studio in Manheim. No experience necessary. Take time to breath and enjoy a lunch together from 9-12:30pm on March 3. Cost is $20. Feel free to invite friends. Email Allison at [email protected].
Easter Lilies~ Yes, its that time again! The Memorial Flower Committee of the Board of Deacons will be taking orders for the Easter Lilies now through February 28. The Lilies will be used to decorate our sanctuary, delivered to those who are grieving, sick or homebound, or ordered for your own enjoyment. Memorials can also be made to the Highland’s Hunger Fund, Highland’s Memorial Fund or Highland’s Memorial Garden Fund. There will be a form in the Heartbeat on those Sundays as well as a table set up in the Narthex to place the completed form in a designated box.
Story Time! We'd like to invite all of our younger kids to join us for Gym Jam at 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday morning. Afterwards, we will have "story with Laurie" in the library at 10:45. If you have a young child please join us! If you would like to read a story to the children (clearances not needed as parents will be there), let Laurie know!
Living Last Supper ~ The Maundy Thursday service, March 29, 7 PM, will feature the drama,
the “Living Last Supper”. This is a living depiction of the Leonardo da Vinci painting of the last supper with the disciples each describing his relationship with Jesus. The men of Highland
have stepped up to be the disciples but there is still a need for members to help with props, costume fitting and preparation, and light make-up (don’t worry men!). If you have the time and interest to help with the preparation, please call or email Jerry Rothacker 717-940-1206, [email protected].
Senior Ministry Breakfast ~ All seniors (couples and singles!) are welcome on the first Thursday of each month for the Senior Ministry breakfast! The next meeting will be at the Oregon Dairy on Thursday, March 1 at 9 a.m. We hope to see you there!
Join us for this unique opportunity to serve God and grow in your Highland communi-ty. Through this inter-generational experience you will join others from our church for a week of service, fellowship, and worship. This year’s trip will be from July 15-21, 2018. You will create amazing memories and make life long friendships. Please visit the church office or highlandpc.org/mission/mission-trips/ to down load a registration form. Payment, registration, and medical forms should be completed and sent to the office no later than June 24, 2018. Any questions, please contact Jim Eberle [email protected] or Pastor Noe Juarez at: [email protected]. Don’t miss this adventure to serve God and show His love as you make homes warmer, safer, and drier!
Mars Hill 2018
Stewardship Corner
Highland’s annual Youth Yard Sale is coming up in April.! If you have any-thing you would like to donate, we will be accepting everything except cloth-ing & old TVs. Here is our donation schedule:
Every Sunday until March 25 10:30 – 11 a.m. collections/drop off out-side of Fellowship Hall Narthex area
Yard Sale Drop-off
Introducing the Crafty Critters!
Please volunteer by creating crafts for the
Mission Bazaar. Each month, we will have
the opportunity for you to sign up and
make a craft. Come every month, or just
once when it fits into your schedule. A
leader will walk you through what to do,
and sometimes you can even learn a new
technique that you can use yourself. All
materials will be provided. Here is the
schedule for the next few months. Sign up
today at the blue table in the narthex (so
we know how much material to provide).
Questions or have a craft you want to
share? See Barb Droz.
March 2 - 1 pm-- 3 pm - Paper folding
@ Highland w/ Nancy Mudloff
April 20 - 10 am - 12 pm - Alcohol Inks
@ Highland w/ Pastor Ann
May 4 - 10 am - 12 pm - Ceramic Ornament
Painting @ Jen’s Pottery Den w/ Jen
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Rainbow of Caring and Blankets~ Blankets, food and clean water provide disaster victims the hope they need to carry on in the midst of trauma and tragedy. Church World Service (CWS) provides this support along with seeds, livestock and tools to use in the recovery process. Please give cash or write a check payable to "Highland Church" with the "For" line marked CWS and place it in the envelopes marked Rainbow of Caring which are in the pew racks during February.
Library Announcement ~ It's that time of year again! We are now accepting books, dvd's and cd's (no video tapes) for our annual book sale. We ask that you only donate books in very good condition. Donations can be dropped off at room 206 or the library. Last year because of your generosity we raised $1300 and we thank you for your continued support of our annual fundraiser. We have at least 4 dozen new books and dvd's to display as soon as our new bookcase arrives. I can't wait to tell you about them. Christian fiction gets better every year!
Share Your Musical & Leadership Gifts ~ During 2018, Highland is providing worship leadership on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. for our neighbors at Long Home Community. Musicians, worship leaders and speakers are welcomed to support this worship ministry. This Sunday, Eric Hoerner, Margot Hoerner and Maggie Walker are leading the service. The Children will present their musical on April 8, and Dr. Juarez preaching on May 13. We are seeking someone to share a brief devotional/short mes-sage of 5-7 minutes for March 11th. Musicians and worship leaders are needed for the March, April and May services. Please contact Dr. Osborne at 717-327-6199 (cell) or email her at [email protected] if you are available to help with music or leadership for the services.
Upward Volunteers~ We are still in need of volunteers to help before, during and after the games which take place on Fridays and Saturdays thru Mar. 17th. Opportunities to volunteer include helping with concessions, A/V (announcing and DJ in sound booth), devotionals during half time, and set up/clean up crew. NO experience is required and/or necessary! Just your enthusiasm to support a great ministry! You can volunteer by visiting http://www.highlandpc.org/belong/sports-ministry/ or emailing Adam Kane at [email protected] and 610-348-7360.
Nursery Workers Needed! ~ As we discern what this means for the future and how we are going to proceed with filling her position, we need some help with the nursery! If you love babies and toddlers (who doesn't?!) and can help fill in during the second ser-vice, special evening services and/or events please let Laurie know! Requirements - to love little kids and have your clearances! Email: [email protected]
Crafty Critters Corner
Announcements
Immigration: A Christian Conversation
Senior Life Institute is partnering with Lancaster Theological Seminary for this program on Immigration. The topic of immigration will be presented through a Christian lens with support from New Testament scripture and theology. This in depth program will include:
• The history of resettlement in Lancaster County • A panel discussion with immigrants and refugees • Current day issues • An overview of the laws • A summary of the services provided by local agencies. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Eric Barreto of the Princeton Seminary. Save the dates for Thursday, March 8 (10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.), Saturday, March 17 ( 2p.m. - 6 p.m.), and Thursday, March 22 (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.). Visit highlandpc.org or call the church office for more information and how to register.
One of the most often quoted remarks used in churches regarding stewardship comes from the founder of the Methodist church John Wesley:
"If those who gain all they can, save all they can, will likewise give all they can, then the more they gain, the more they grow in grace, and the more treasure they lay up in heaven."
Staff Listing extension
Roger Rabey Senior Pastor 226 Ann Osborne Associate Pastor 222 Noe Juarez Associate Pastor 213 Robert Burns Parish Associate Jenny Kutzner Youth Director 228 Laurie Juarez Children’s Ministry 218 Jonathan Lefever Multimedia/Info.Tech 229 Josh Witmer Contemp. Music Leader 214 Mike Nolt Church Administrator 224 Donna Stettler Facility Scheduler & Admin 210 Steve Smith Facility Supervisor 225 Kevin Estes Music Dir. & Organist 217 Alan Danthua Custodian Jo Hall Food and Fellowship Coordinator Mike Hutchinson Groundskeeper Amanda Smith Housekeeper
All staff can be reached at their Highland email
addresses. Example:
Prayer List
Julie Bender & family Nancy & Charles Blanken Michelle Brunner Elsie & Bill Culp Jim Deily Mike Eyster Jean Fontes & children Audrey & Gene Hannum Karen Hirte Irene Kimble Peggy Koelsch Pat Leidy Kay & Charles Livingston Jane Longwell Patti Mackley Chuck Matt (Dale Matt’s brother) Nancy Mudloff & Family Ken Mattern Darla McKim Austin Morgan Joclyn & Stan Pyett Dan & Joan Randall Jean Rea Cynthia Reese Elsie Rothacker (Jerry & Carla’s grandniece)Nancy & Dave Roy Herwig Schutzler John Sourber (Greg Sourber’s dad) Jean Stearn Dorie Steinman Mary & Robert Weirich Carol Wenger
Bible Study- Come join us for the next 8 weeks as we dive into our new series “Heroes of the Bible”
180 Retreat! - April 13-15 at Refreshing Mountain. Special guest speaker flying in from Michigan. Price and details to follow shortly!
Third Friday Valentine's Day Celebration Full of Fun
See how much fun Highland's members had as they gathered for fellowship and food. The former "Highlanders" joined with others in their 7th, 8th and 9th decades to share together about how to make new moments and memories in 2018. Many attendees brought favorite pot luck dishes which included appetizers, salads, specialty vegetables, casseroles, and wonderful desserts! All had a great time!
This past Wednesday the "Babes of the Bible" (BoBs) celebrated 100 years of living with Eleanor Sloan. Eleanor has been attending Highland since she became a resident at the Long Community at HIghland, the residential community next door to Highland Church. Eighteen Bible Study members and Highland Staff cheered Eleanor as she blew out candles that kept re-igniting. Happy Birthday, Eleanor!
Spiritual Growth for Lent
The second week of Lent, February 25 thru Mar 3 will continue Highland's new spiritual growth experience as nine small groups will meet to discuss the topic: "Right, Wrong and Holy" using Luke 10:36-37. There is still room to join several of the small groups that are meeting at the Church on Friday mornings at 10:30-noon in Fellowship Hall or 9:30am on Sunday mornings in Room 208. Sign up by calling the church office at 717-569-2651.
100 and Counting!