MINISTER’S MESSAGE

~ MINISTER’S MESSAGE ~

The Newsletter of Highland Presbyterian Church

September 2016

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Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC)

Steve Hardy, Amy Hill, Guy Matta, Pete McCallum, Sam Tharpe, Jr., Carole Walkden, and Brian Wood

“THE STORY” Has Arrived at Highland! Beginning Sunday, September 4, with an Introduction, Highland Presbyterian Church will begin a 31-week exploration of the Bible. This is a whole-congregation experience where Sunday school classes, small groups, worship services, families, and hopefully every individual will be on the same page in a chronological journey through the Bible. Whether you feel somewhat familiar or very familiar with the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, this will be a rewarding journey. In my last pastoral call the congregation used The Story and since it was a high point for them I expect that it will be for Highland and for the other four local congregations who are also participating. Churches in our Susquehanna Parish Ministry Group who are also doing The Story are: Fallston, Good Shepherd, Grove, Chestnut Grove, and Highland. Their pastors and I are meeting together for planning, sharing, and we may even do a Pulpit Swap a couple times. As we make our way through the Bible, we will become more familiar with God’s “upper story” and how it intersects with our “lower stories.” As I preach through the Bible using The Story I will be most interested in conveying God’s over-arching will and ways. By understanding God’s overall trajectory of redemption as read through the whole of scripture we are able to make decisions about some of the particular verses, passages, stories, laws, etc. By knowing God’s overall revelation/story we can be better theologians.

This is a great time to invite a friend or neighbor to accompany you to worship and Sunday school. People come to church most often through the invitation of a friend. Need I say more? Let’s all go forward together leaving no one behind!

Peace and Wonder!

Pastor Ray


HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

T S Rev. Raymond Meute, Jr. Moderator

Valerie Matta Sarah DeBaugh Craig DeRan Barbara W. Richardson Eugene Jones Marilyn Sams John Walkden Claudia Scarborough Sam Tharpe, Jr. T D Emily Hardy Koren Buehler Sandra Demczak Nancy R. Jones Sharon Hunt Martha Durand Joyce Lilly Rebecca Link-Wood Heidi Richardson

T T Rachel Ayres Steve Hardy John Durand Wilson Tharpe Terry Hunt Marcia Jones Carole Walkden Brian Wood David Thompson

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Financial Secretary Claudia Scarborough Assistant Financial Secretary Becca Wood Memorial Fund Nancy R. Jones Marcia Jones, Assistant Treasurer Eugene Jones Rachel Ayres, Assistant Cemetery Treasurer Eugene Jones Rachel Ayres, Assistant Endowment Fund Claudia Scarborough

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Director of Music Kathy Zamostny Organist Nancy R. Jones

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Administrative Assistant Lea Ann Mainster Cleaning Service Sherry Everett Clothing Closet Coordinator Sherry Everett Flower Committee Chair Rachel Ayres Interim Youth Director Sherry Everett

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 701 HIGHLAND ROAD

STREET, MARYLAND 21154

Phone: 410-452-9394

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Rev. Raymond Meute, Jr. Interim Pastor

Pastor’s Office Hours: Tues. - Fri., 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Cell: 610-329-1812 [email protected]

Lea Ann Mainster Administrative Secretary Church Office Hours:

Mon.- Wed. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Per Capita for 2016 $33.70

Email Address: [email protected]

Visit our website at www. highland-presbyterian-

church.org

Session Organization Rev. Ray Meute, Jr., Moderator

Clerk of Session Craig DeRan Christian Formation and Nurture Valerie Matta, Sarah DeBaugh Mission and Stewardship Claudia Scarborough, Barbara Richardson, Gene Jones Worship Marilyn Sams, Sam Tharpe, Jr. Personnel and Nominating John Walkden Liaison to Trustees Eugene Jones


SESSION NOTES—July & August

The Session took the following actions in its meeting this month of July:

Approved minutes, commission reports and financial reports.

Arranged for Communion to be held by at the August 7 worship service.

Approved the use of The Story as a guide for study, worship and Sunday School.

Approved the hiring of Kathy Zamostny as Director of Music, effective August 1.

Discussed the drop in giving from last year.

Approved a logo for Highland to be displayed on the website and other communications.

HIGHLAND FINANCIAL REPORT Year‐to‐Date Year‐to‐Date

8/18/2016 8/18/2015

GENERAL FUND

Contribu ons/Receipts $ 111,074 $ 32,340

Expenses ($122,160) (122,503)

Surplus(Deficit) $ (11,086) $ 9,837

MISSIONS*

Contribu ons/Receipts $ 20,690 $ 14,556

Paid ($21,529) (15,968)

Surplus(Deficit) $ (839) $ (1,412)

PER CAPITA ($33.70 per member) Received $ 1,654 $ 2

Paid (4,360) (4,480)

Surplus(Deficit) $ (2,706) $ (4,478)


HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN AND COLUMBARIUM

The columbarium and memorial prayer garden projects have continued to move forward this summer. Currently, there are 5 couples who have expressed a definite commitment to purchasing a niche in the columbarium and 3 of those have made their payment in full. As a reminder, the cost per niche is reduced to $1,750.00 each until November 15, 2016. After that date the price of each niche will be $2,000.00. If you have any questions about the columbarium or wish to purchase a niche, please contact Claudia Scarborough. The funding status of the memorial prayer garden poses more of a challenge at this time. Dave Thompson has generously donated considerable resources already in the areas of materials and plants for this project and when it is under way he also will be donating some of the labor. Currently, 9 members have given gifts and pledges of $7,855.00 with an additional $3,921 coming from memorial gifts. Beyond these contributions from Dave Thompson and the 9 members, $15,000.00 is still needed to complete the memorial prayer garden project. In addition to presenting information about the memorial prayer garden to our congregation, letters explaining this project and soliciting donations have been sent to individuals who no longer attend Highland Presbyterian Church but who have relatives buried in our cemetery. Again, if you have questions regarding the memorial prayer garden or wish to make a financial contribution please contact Claudia Scarborough. With both projects your prayerful consideration and contributions are deeply appreciated. The columbarium and the memorial prayer garden will add immeasurably to the beauty, legacy, and sanctity of our cemetery. Committee: Chairman, Pete McCallum, Rachel Ayres, Ian Fallon, Eugene Jones, Marilyn Sams, Claudia Scarborough, Wilson Tharpe, David Thompson and Pastor Ray Meute.

This rendering shows three Columbarium units, but the plan is to start with one unit and expand as needed.

Rendering of Proposed Highland Memorial Prayer Garden and Columbarium


The Body of Christ serving others . . .

Highland Church Family ~

As we enter into Fall at Highland, a fresh season of new beginnings, please read, and perhaps meditate upon this prayer, “You Know What I Need”, inspired 14 years ago, early in my writing ministry. I feel the prayer is an appropriate one as our congregation begins reading THE STORY together, and continues in our pastoral search, but also as we launch into our new music/worship ministry, and continue with our new healing prayer ministry and all of our endeavors as a church family. As a country on the precipice of an election in a divided nation, our hearts surely need to be focused, as one, on our Lord and Savior, the King of Kings, and Lord of all nations. What better way to begin than through a heart of prayer. Prayers and blessings, Carolyn Patrinicola Highland Prayer Fellowship

You Know What I Need

All of You

and none of me - You alone do see what needs to be. Yes, take this self

and repair its flaws,

smoothing away by Your

power, those grooves of distress, then press

me into Your forgiving goodness.

Col. 1:9-17

©Carolyn W. Patrinicola 6/17/02

We served 48 people on August 13, 2016!!

Threads of Hope will be open to the community on Saturday, September 10, 2016

9:00 - 11:00 AM

We are now excepting winter clothing!! Thank you to the Deacons for collecting school supplies and

A special thank you to Marilyn Sams & Sharon Hunt for their help.


PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVINGS AND INTERCESSIONS Ed Christman Bill Derickson Dick Enfield Yvonne Fonner (sister of Valerie Matta) Jean F. Galbreath Teddy Garland Gene Jones Hill & Larsen Families Lea Ann Mainster Roger Mainster (father-in-law of Lea Ann Mainster) Dorothy Maynard (cousin of Gene Jones) Clay Miller (friend of the Matta Family) Jim Nix (brother of Dave Taylor) Lorna Ramos (friend of Claudia Scarborough) Barbara K. Richardson Gary Scarborough (cousin of Claudia Scarborough) Heide Schammel (friend of Claudia Scarborough) Steve Steiner (nephew of Lorri Norris) Madeline Stenger (Miller Rd. friend) Diana Wilson Ray Wilson Wallace Wilson Eric of Delta

ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING Ed Christman, Donald Jackson,

Helen Watkins, Samuel Wilson

OUR DEPLOYED MILITARY Russell Heilman, Navy - Japan The Maryland National Guard

TIME OF TRANSITION

Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) Steve Hardy, Amy Hill, Guy Matta,

Pete McCallum, Sam Tharpe, Jr., Carole Walkden, and Brian Wood

Session Leadership Presbytery Support

MINISTRIES Church - Prayer Garden & Columbarium, Praise Team & Chancel Choir, THE STORY Local - Threads of Hope Clothing Mission Missions - Church World Services & Camp Donegal Presbytery of Baltimore - West Virginia Advocacy & Fallston Presbyterian Church Highland Healing Prayer Ministry

COMMUNITY & WORLD CONCERNS U.S. Election 2016

Unity & Peace in America Terrorism Worldwide

Zika challenges Local Drug Abuse Crisis

School Children, Teachers & Schools

**PRAYER LIST INFORMATION**

PLEASE NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE BY PHONE OR EMAIL CONCERNING ALL PRAYER REQUESTS & ALSO REMEMBER IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET US KNOW WHEN A REQUEST CAN BE REMOVED TO KEEP OUR LIST

UP-TO-DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR PRAYER MINISTRY.

. . . in serving others, we serve Christ!


4th Annual Kids for Hope Mud Run & Obstacle Course Event

Saturday, September 10th What: Obstacle course for youth, ages 7-18; including wall and rope climbing, cargo nets, sand pit, tunnels, fitness challenges, bridges, pool wading, mud pit and more! When: Saturday, September 10th; Staggered start times 8am, 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am (choose one when register) Please contact Amy Hill TODAY to register. Where: The Arena Club, 2304 Churchville Road - Churchville, MD Why: To raise funds that will benefit the Cancer LifeNet program of The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, supported by The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation

Please contact Amy Hill for more details!!!

invites you to a

Piano Dedication Recital on their new

Yahama Avant Grand Piano

featuring internationally renowned

Petronel Malan Friday, September 23, 2016

at 7:00 PM A free-will Offering will be received.

"Formidable…dizzying…magical.” These words from New York reviewer Harris Goldsmith vividly illustrate pianist Petronel Malan’s uniquely captivating style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy® nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, Petronel continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. On Friday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM, we will welcome Ms. Malan to our church in a dedication recital for our new Yamaha Avant Grand Piano. She will perform selections from Scarlatti, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff, and will be joined at the end of the recital by fellow pianist, Matthew Mainster, for a special duo encore.

Though Ms. Malan resides in the United States, she continues strong ties to her native South Africa. She received the “Rapport/City Press Prestige Award” as one of the “10 Most Inspirational Women in South Africa.” She was also awarded a 2013 "Kanna" prize for best live classical concert, and a Fiesta Award for excellence in the Arts. She is a frequent speaker and promoter for classical music in schools, and music scholarships in her name are awarded annually to promising young musicians.

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Hygiene Kits Mission Project!

Our Sunday School children will be participating in a mission project this Christmas and are asking for your help! They are collecting hygiene supplies to replenish the inventory used for the West Virginia Flood Victims, as well as, others. The items requested for this specific mission outreach include: hand towel - 15” x 28” (not dish towel or microfiber) wash cloth toothbrush - still in wrapper toothpaste bar soap - still in wrapper, family size nail clippers wide tooth comb band aids - qty. 10, standard size At Christmas time our children will assemble the supplies into kits and prepare them for shipping to the Baltimore headquarters. See the poster in the vestibule for further information. Thank you for your support!



Congratulations & God’s Blessings on little

Avery Ann Watson

born on August 14, 2016!!

Proud Dad & Mom are Robert & Megan Watson Very proud Grandmother is Sandy Demczak!

Congratulations & God’s Blessings on little

Cael Linden Thompson born on August 2, 2016!!

Proud Dad & Mom are Brad & Kristen Thompson

Very proud Grandparents are Dave & Marilyn

To my Highland Church family, I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers, gifts of food and support during my illness. It has been a comfort to have you there for me. A special thank you to Pastor Ray for his home visits and especially for sitting with my family during my surgery. I am truly blessed to be a part of such a loving and supportive church. Thanks again, Marcia Jones

Dear Highland Church, Our many thanks to the congregation for your prayers and acts of kindness during the passing of Ruth. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. The Family of Dennis Ayres


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Worship - 10:00 AM Communion

Labor Day Church

Office Closed

Special Session Mtg. - 7:00 PM

Praise Team Reh- 6:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh - 7:30 PM

Threads of Hope Work Day -- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Threads of Hope 9:00 - 11:00 AM Higher Ground - 10:00 AM

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Worship 10:00 AM THE STORY STUDY S.S. for 5 gr. - Adult 11:15 AM Children’s Choir - 11:15 AM

Hart Heritage 10:30 AM Trustee Mtg 6:30 PM Deacon Mtg 7:00 PM


Lunch & Learn Program

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Worship 10:00 AM THE STORY STUDY S.S. for 5 gr. - Adult 11:15 AM Children’s Choir - 11:15 AM

Session Mtg 7:00 PM **Deadline for October Highlights **


Highland Comm. Assoc. Event - Parking lot & Grove in use.

25 26 27 28 29 30 Worship 10:00 AM THE STORY STUDY S.S. for 5 gr. - Adult 11:15 AM Children’s Choir - 11:15 AM


1 Louise Amrein 4 James Wilson 6 Jodi Everett 7 Paul David Forrest Crowl 8 Marlene Herculson 10 Bradley Thompson 11 Amy Hill 13 Donald Merryman

14 Katherine Taylor 16 Wallace Enfield 19 Debbie Ayres 22 Lisa Streett 26 Samuel Tharpe, Jr. 28 Beth Halsey Brogan Miller Thompson

Highland Presbyterian Church 701 Highland Road Street, MD 21154

Highlights Newsletter

Beginning Sunday, September 11, 2016 ~

Highland Presbyterian Church will begin a 31-week journey through the Bible with a Kick-off message from the pastor! This is a whole congregational experience for children through adults. This is also a fabulous time to invite friends and neighbors to be a part of our mutual journey. Sermons will be tied in with the weekly chapter from the book so you will be more than ready for the message on Sunday. All Sunday School classes will be participating in THE STORY, if you would consider leading a Small Group to do this study (curriculum is on hand), please speak to Valerie Matta or Pastor Ray. Visit the table in the Fellowship Area TODAY or on one of the next few Sundays to purchase your books!!

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