WELCOMETO

HIGHLANDHOPE UMC!

WELCOMETO

HIGHLANDHOPE UMC!

Lenten Series:

OUR PATHWAY AND JOURNEY TO GOD

Lenten Series:

OUR PATHWAY AND JOURNEY TO GOD

Through … Worship, Discipleship, &

Loving Service!

Through … Worship, Discipleship, &

Loving Service!

2012 Theme: Reaching up

& Reaching out

2012 Theme: Reaching up

& Reaching out

March Food Pantry

Items for spring cleaning

and paper products

(paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex)

All purpose cleanerSpongesDish detergentToilet bowl cleanerWindow cleaner

ShampooSoapDeodorantToothpasteShaving cream

SMALL GROUPSCoordinators: Julie & Chuck

SteinbrueggeJoin an existing group or start a

new one!

SMALL GROUPSCoordinators: Julie & Chuck

SteinbrueggeJoin an existing group or start a

new one!

Join us EVERY Saturday!

6:30 pm - Coffee6:50 pm – Worship &

message“We have gained ACCESS by faith into this grace.” Rom. 5:2

SUNDAY SCHOOL

NEW TOPIC!!

1 2

Judges/RuthSundays 9:30 am

Sunday Nights

S.H.A.Z.A.M!(Spiritual Hooligans are Zealously Adoring the

Messiah.)

High School Small Group

Guess What Wednesdays

When: 5:45-6:45 1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesday of each monthWhere: Youth Room @ Highland Hope UMC

When: 2nd Wed. of each month @5:30-7:00Where: A Student’s House w/ Dinner Provided

Contact: Kory Chesser 616-819-9240 kchesser@highlandhope.org

HOPE IN ACTION MEETINGSunday, March 18th at 5:30 pmYOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US

TO HEAR MORE ABOUT OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES!

Schweizerfest

PB&JRetirement

HomeMinistry

Parade FloatsAnd more . . .

NICEFoundation

HOPEFUL COUPONERS GROUPMeets on the 3rd & 5th Tuesdays

at Highland Hope – 6:30 pmContact Angela (526-4322) or Lindsey (444-1276)

Thanks to all who are donating your unused coupons

(see box in foyer)!!

Tues., March 20th

Women’sMinistry

Join us onTuesday, March 20th

7:00 – 8:30 pm to fill the eggs for the

Easter Egg Hunt(No childcare – kids can help!)

MEN’S MINISTRYWednesday nights 7:00 pm

Join us!!

Discover the forgotten and astonishing story of America’s foundation – a view of history that recognizes the Godly heroes

and moral foundation upon which our nation was built.

Are you grieving the death of a loved one?

Join us on Wednesdays for five weeks

beginning March 28th 6:30 – 8:00 pm

at Highland Hope UMC.Registration forms available through

the church office.

Are you grieving the death of a loved one?

Join us on Wednesdays for five weeks

beginning March 28th 6:30 – 8:00 pm

at Highland Hope UMC.Registration forms available through

the church office.

ANNUAL FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT

Questions? see Kathryn or Barbara

ANNUAL FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT

Questions? see Kathryn or Barbara

You can help … by donating individually wrapped candy or small toys

to fill the eggs Flashlight Egg Hunt is

Sunday., April 1st @ 7:30 PM

Spring ALPHA class starting on Tues., April 10th ~ 6 - 8 pm

Dinner included//Childcare provided w/advance notice. Registration forms on information table in back of Hope

Hall. Sign up by Sun., April 8th!!

Learn about JESUS in the PASSOVER SUPPER

Open to the Public

April 14th, 2012, at 6:00pm at Highland Hope Church

Dinner and Passover Seder$10 for Adults - $5.00 for children (12 and under)

Passover is an ancient feast celebrated for over 35 centuries. It forms the primary background for understanding the events of the Last Supper, the symbolism of Communion and the meaning of our Messiah’s death.

Ticket will be on sale through April 1st, and space is limited.Tickets can be purchased during regular Saturday night and Sunday morning services;

or by calling Stacey Howard at 618-304-0034 .

Saturday, April 14, 20129:00 am - 3:45 pm

Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, ILBeautiful lives don’t come from the measure of your clothes, your success, and your looks - it comes from a deep character, a vibrant

spring, a heart in love with God. Living life, the way God intended, is freeing and bright.

Young girls need to hear this message today! Beautiful U is a conference designed to experience it.

Girls in 6-12 grades, their female ministry leaders and/or moms are invited to register today!

For More Details contact: Kory Chesser

Sat., April 21st St. Louis MO. $39 registration fee

Luke 24: 13-25$20.00 discount if registered by March 23rd Luke 24: 13-25$20.00 discount if registered by March 23rd

Men’s WalkApril 19 - 22Men’s Walk

April 19 - 22

Women’s WalkApril 26 - 29

Women’s WalkApril 26 - 29

Do you want to rekindle your faith, renew your relationship

with God, and grow spiritually?

Talk to Highland Hope’s Emmaus coordinator, Clay Wiedner, today!!

Talk to Highland Hope’s Emmaus coordinator, Clay Wiedner, today!!

Co-team captains: Keith & Lisa Henss

Team sign up is now!!

Highland’s Relay for Life

is July 13-14

BIRD HOUSES

Decorative glass blocks

OWLS FUNDRAISER FOR CHURCH VAN/BUS

Calling all Children and Youth!!!!!

If you’re interested in sending your child

to a United Methodist church camp

this summer check it out!!

Go to

http://hoperush.highlandhope.org/

Click Programs Tab and check out Camping and Retreats.

www.facebook.com/HHoperush

Youth join our Facebook and keep up

with the activities, event times, and people

at Highland Hope!Student Ministries

EMAIL ADDRESS!!

Please send prayer

requests to:

prayerministry315@gmail.com

Would you like to receive the prayer requests? Include your information (email or

phone) and you’ll be added to the list.

Has your contact information changed?

Use change of information form in the bulletin and

place in the offering bag!!

HOT OFF THE PRESS - HIGHLAND HOPE

COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!!Please support this

Women’s Ministry fundraiser!

HOT OFF THE PRESS - HIGHLAND HOPE

COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!!Please support this

Women’s Ministry fundraiser!

Get one for yourself and give one

(or more) as a gift$15.00 each

or2 for $25.00

Regular meetings:1st & 3rd Saturdays 9-11 am at

Weinheimer Community CenterChildcare provided

Contact Kayla Ritzel for more information – 618-580-8051

Calling all bakers!Homemade cookies needed weekly for the ACCESS service

– see Chris McGlasson

Stephen MinistryStephen Ministers are

Christian friends who are ready to come alongside you -

or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives - and

provide support and a listening ear

when needed.For more info. contact:Tami Buchwalter (618-654-8434)

When our hands

become His hands, we let

others see the cross

www.facebook.com/highlandhopeumc

Join us on Facebook and keep up

with the activities, event times, and people

at Highland Hope!

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE...

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE...

"...just as Christ was raised from the dead

through the glory of the Father,

we too may live a new life."  Romans 6:4b

"...just as Christ was raised from the dead

through the glory of the Father,

we too may live a new life."  Romans 6:4b