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Come to Sunday School at 9:45am! Adult Classes Nursery provided Buck’s class (starts at 9:30 at Buck’s Coffee Shop) is studying Jesus’ Fulfillment of Scripture (Zechariah, Malachi, Deuteronomy, Gospel of Matthew). Led by Wiley & Sarah Sloan & Fred & Elizabeth Motz. Seekers are studying the New Testament book of 1 Peter. (meets in the Board Room) Led by Bob Gregory Abundant Life is studying the Old Testament book of Genesis. (meets in the parlor) Facilitated by Jan Potts Over & Under 50 Disciples is studying the “Revelation-a study of Apocalypticism in the Old and New Testament. Led by Ken Bowser. Parent Community Class meets in the Preschool Room. The class is group led. Topic varies weekly. Welcome to the Highlands United Methodist Church A joyous welcome to you! We are glad each of you has come to worship the Lord. Please sign the attendance register located at each pew/table so we know of your presence. We are a hearing looped church. Ask an usher if you need help with your hearing device. The 9:09 Service Welcome Music “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” “Because He Lives” Special Announcements\Joy Time A Time to Offer our Gifts to God A Time to Share our Concerns at the Cross Music “Old Rugged Cross” Scripture Lesson for the Day Matthew 28:1-10 A Word of Faith Music “Victory In Jesus” Sending Forth Closing Music "I’ll Fly Away" Church Studies & Activities: Everyone is Invited! Monday Home Study Group meets at 7:30 pm each Monday at the Motz's house. The Lectionary Texts for the week are discussed. Tuesday Women’s Emmaus Group meets at 11:00am in the church parlor. Women’s Bible Study – Please join us at 7:00pm in the parlor for new Bible study of Genesis, entitled Broken and Blessed, How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World, written by Jessica LaGrone, Methodist pastor and teacher. Wednesday Visitation Team – meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Men’s Emmaus Group meets at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday Night Activities 6:00pm - Childcare provided Discipleship: Going Deeper, a long term study. April 23 – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - A First Hand Report - Rene & Jim Ramsdell April 30 – Haiti Mission Update by Mission Team May 7 – Healing Service in the Sanctuary Thursday Afternoon Bible Study will meet at 4:00pm on May 1st, 15th, & 29th and are studying “A Parallel Look at the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). They meet every other week in the church parlor. The rose on the altar in the sanctuary this morning is in honor of the birth of Grady Stockton Felder, son of Michael & Heather Felder, grandson of Terry & Meridith Watson, & great grandson of Joy Still, who was born on March 31st. Check out the info forms placed around the church, or ask an usher for one, to sign up to join a Foyer Group, take a road trip to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, GA, or shop at the UMCMarket and earn money for HUMC. Birthday Wishes to (April 20) Betty Ann Emmert; (April 21) Jenna Shearon; (April 22) Priscilla Flowers; (April 23) Becky Baker, Carol Shuttleworth; (April 24) Joanna Baumrucker; (April 25) Bill Futral Happy Anniversary to (April 20) Keven & Andrea Gabbard; (April 24) Frank & Emily Buskirk; (April 25) Phil & Elaine Carlton If you would like your birthday or anniversary listed in the bulletin and monthly Cross & Flame newsletter please contact the church office. Church Family Supper this week will be a prepared meal. Please make your reservations on the attendance pad today or call the church office no later than 4pm on Monday. Menu: spanish meal; chicken with yellow rice, black bean soup, salad, cuban bread, & dessert Worship Service Attendance on 4/13/14 9:09 - 158 10:50 - 132 The Community Table is a weekly meal organized by various community individuals, restaurants, organizations, groups, and churches in order to encourage fellowship and just simply feed people in this community. ALL are invited… young, old, families, lonely…EVERYONE!!! There is NO cost and NO need to make a reservation. So, join us at 6PM on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Highlands Community Building. If you would like more information, please contact Kristy Lewis 526-3555 or Jennifer Forrester 342-1674. Lay Readers – If you would like to read scripture at the 10:50 service please contact Sonja in the church office. The North Georgia Children’s Chorus - On Sunday, April 27, the North Georgia Children’s Chorus will present its fifth annual concert here at HUMC at 3PM. The Chorus will also sing for worship at 10:50 that Sunday morning. This talented group of children and youth from 6 to 16 years old is under the direction of Ruth Purcell and will present a varied and entertaining program of both sacred and secular music. Sunday School ~ Elementary aged children are invited to meet each Sunday morning at 9:45am in the children’s Sunday School room downstairs with Luke. 3,4,5 Group ~ Will meet on Sunday, May 4th at 5:30pm. Hope you will join us for dinner and an exciting time geared just to YOU!!! Tay and Tamara Bronaugh lead this group in fellowship and meaningful fun! The Community After School Program ~ Is open to all children in grades K-5 Monday-Wednesday, and grades 4-7 on Thursdays. Children’s Worship Packets: They look like pencil holders. See an usher or greeter to help locate one. A Nursery is provided Sunday mornings for children birth through 4 years of age starting at 8:30am downstairs. Please see an usher or greeter for help locating the nursery. Sunday School ~ The youth are doing a study titled, "The 13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Teenagers.” Youth, grades 6-12 are invited to join us each Sunday at 9:45 for Sunday School. SYF (Sunday Youth Fellowship) ~High School youth (grades 9-12) are invited for dinner and a study each Sunday evening from 5:30-7pm. We begin with dinner at 5:30. Each Sunday we have a short lesson followed by discussion. Wednesday Youth - All youth, grades 6-12 are invited each Wednesday after school. Youth are then invited to stay for dinner at 5:15. We then reconvene after dinner from 6-7pm in the youth room. Church Staff: Rev. Paul Christy, Pastor; Rev. Beth Bowser, Associate Pastor; Director of Children & Youth Ministries, Jennifer Forrester; Les Scott, Minister of Music; Sonja DeFoor, Office Manager; Janice Wilson, Financial Secretary; Bradley Martin, Organist/Pianist; Cotton & Bobbie Russell, Nursery Attendants; Marlene & Gary Nix, Sextons Prayer Time on Wednesdays at 4:45pm. We gather in the parlor as a church for weekly prayer time. All are invited. The 9:09 Service: Sermon: Paul Christy; Worship Leader: Jerry Moore; Greeter: Patti Moschouris; Technologist: Jennifer Forrester The 9:09 Band: Tillie Arwood - Piano; Lee Ladensack - Vocals & guitar; Dakota Waddell - Bass; Lindy Womack - Violin; Charles Wood - Banjo; Jim Yoder -Mandolin 10:50 Worship Leaders: Sermon: Paul Christy; Liturgist: Beth Bowser; Minister of Music: Les Scott; Organist/Pianist: Bradley Martin; Lay Reader: (8:30) Jason Moore, (10:50) Glenda Bell; Children’s Time: Glenda Bell Serving our 10:50 Service: Ushers: Head Usher: Larry Ray; Team 4: Team Leader: Mary Heffington; Team Members: Hammond Rauers, Jim Tate, Naomi Chastain, Bill Edwards, Bill Hall, Charles Shackleford, Angus Williams; Children’s Worship: Ginger & McKinley Moseley Counters: Vicki Heller & Bill Edwards Highlands United Methodist Church, PO Box 1959, Highlands NC 28741 e-mail addresses: Church: [email protected] , Paul: [email protected] , Beth: [email protected] ; Janice Wilson: [email protected] , Jennifer: [email protected] ; Les: [email protected] Church (828), 526-3376; Parsonage (828) 526-2465 CCLI # 1455665
