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~ MINISTER’S MESSAGE ~

“Give, Give, Give”

A friend handed me a copy of the book The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. I threw it on my backseat of my car. It was not high on my reading list but I kept noticing it sitting there. My friend asked me a couple of times if I read it yet. I said no but would look at it. I found myself having to sit and wait the other day and I did not have any of my current books that I am working on. So I picked it up. I cannot put it down. This little easy read is chock full of wisdom. The basic premise, that is, the “secret of stratospheric success” is: GIVING. The “secret” is to give, give, give not as a strategy but because you love to, as a way of life.” Thank you, Lord, for a stewardship message! Stewardship is a word for all of life. Life is a gift given to us by God to manage. Stewardship is much more than a word for “church financial giving.” It is a word to encompass the whole of life in relationship to God. This little book my friend gave me describes the joy of giving. Giving to others. Giving value to others. Seeking to serve others with goodness and our very best. Lives that are lived in that way experience much more joy and grace and even success. This can be a value for the local church. It is an attitude! A sermon I preached during the summer of 2016 here at HPC is mentioned from time to time. I was talking two attitudes: An attitude of scarcity vs. an attitude of abundance. When you see the world as it is, full of unending resources, you understand that you can give and give and give and not worry about the good that you give running out. This is not an endorsement for the “prosperity gospel.” The basic truth, and it rings so very true is that the more you give because you love to give, the more full your life will be. This is about more than financial giving but giving trust, giving time, giving aide, giving your ear, giving your friendship, giving your cheer, and on and on are the ways in which you can give. You actually have a never-ending reserve of good to give to others. As we enter into the season of stewardship we will consider the mission and ministry of Highland Presbyterian Church. We will see that so much of the beauty and goodness of Highland Presbyterian Church is the result of your giving, and giving, and giving, not as a strategy but as a way of life. We will continue to give and give

and give because we love to give! Oh, and by the way this follows full well from the example of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Fondly,

Pastor Ray

The Newsletter of Highland Presbyterian Church October 2017

Highland Presbyterian Church 701 Highland Road Street, MD 21154

410-452-9394 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.highlandpresbyterianchurch.org

www.highlandpresbyterianchurch.org Highlights • OCT. 2017 • 2

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Session

Rev. Raymond Meute, Jr. Moderator

Sarah DeBaugh Craig DeRan Rachel Ayres

Eugene Jones Marilyn Sams Pete McCallum

Claudia Scarborough Sam Tharpe, Jr. John Walkden

The Deacons

Koren Buehler Sandra Demczak Jean Bullen

Sharon Hunt Martha Durand Sherry Fullerton

Karen Jones Heidi Richardson Carole Walkden

The Trustees

Steve Hardy John Durand George Patrinicola Terry Hunt Marcia Jones Fred Ritzel

Brian Wood David Thompson Wilson Tharpe

Financial Officers

Financial Secretary Claudia Scarborough

Assistant Financial Secretary George Patrinicola

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

Music Ministry

Director of Music Kathy Zamostny

Organist Nancy R. Jones

Church Staff

Administrative Assistant Lea Ann Mainster

Cleaning Service Sherry Everett

Threads of Hope Coordinator Sherry Everett

Flower Committee Chair Rachel Ayres

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 701 HIGHLAND ROAD

STREET, MARYLAND 21154

Phone: 410-452-9394

Please contact the church to be added or deleted from the mailing list, to offer suggestions for content, to submit articles, or to inquire about Highland Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Raymond Meute, Jr. Pastor

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

Cell: 610-329-1812 [email protected]

Lea Ann Mainster Administrative Secretary Church Office Hours:

Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Per Capita for 2017

$34.15

Email Address: [email protected]

Visit our NEW website at www.highlandpresbyterianchurch.org

Session Organization Rev. Ray Meute, Jr., Moderator

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


October 1, 2017 — Identity: Chosen in Christ (Eph. 1:1-14)

October 8, 2017 — Identity: Created in Christ (Eph. 2:1-10, 19-20)

October 15, 2017 — Identity: Equipped in Christ (Eph. 4:1-16)

October 22, 2017 — Identity: Living in Christ (Eph. 5:1-20)

October 29, 2017 — Identity: Strengthened in Christ (Eph. 6:10-20)

Luncheon following worship November 5, 2017 — Praying as a Prophet (Col. 3:1-14, I Samuel 1:27-28, 2:1-10)

November 12, 2017 — Praying as a Priest (I Peter 2:4-10, I Samuel 7:2 and following)

Concert of Prayer, 5:30 pm November 19, 2017 — Praying and Listening for God’s Call (Mark 1:16-39, I Sam. 16:1-13)

November 26, 2017 — Christ, the ultimate King of Kings (Matt. 17:1-13, Mark 9:33-41)

December 3, 2017 — The Incarnation: God With Us (Matthew 1:18-25)

December 10, 2017 — The Incarnation: God Among Us (Matthew 28:16-20)

Christmas Caroloke, afternoon

December 17, 2017 — Christmas Cantata

December 24, 2017 — Christmas Eve Worship - 10:00 AM - Special Children’s Service

December 24, 2017 — Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship - The Incarnation: God Beyond Us

(Mark 5:1-20)

Coming in January: Answering some Hard Questions about our Faith!

2017 Fall Schedule

SESSION NOTES—

The Session took the following actions in its meeting the month of September: Approved minutes, commission reports and financial reports.

Arranged for World Communion to be held at the October 1 worship service.

Received Richard Barrett, Ruth Ann Barrett, and Nancy Meute as members of Highland by reaffirmation of faith.

Planned for the next “Living the Story, Sharing the Story” scheduled for October 29.

Heard the preliminary report of the Nominating Committee.

Continued its study of Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism, by Martha Grace Reese.

HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN AND COLUMBARIUM

The opportunity to purchase an inscription on a paver to be placed in Highland's Memorial Prayer Garden

is still available. A paver with two lines of inscription costs $100.00. Several inscribed pavers have already been placed in the Garden. If you wish to commemorate a loved one with an inscribed paver, please

contact Assistant Cemetery Manager Wilson Tharpe for the appropriate form and information. Thank you.

______________________________________________________________________________________

PAVER INSCRIPTIONS

Please write exactly what you wish to see on your paver on the lines below. No more than 12 characters per line including spaces and punctuation. A rendering of your inscription will be returned to you for your approval before the paver is cut. Thank you. ~ Cemetery Committee, c/o Wilson Tharpe ~

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Your Name: __________________________________ Phone: _____________________

Email: __________________________________


Highland has acquired several new pieces of medical equipment, donated to us by First Presbyterian, Bel Air, as they had an abundance.

We now have 2 new wheelchairs, several additional walkers, canes and crutches ~ if you or someone in your family is in need of any of these items please contact the church office to

arrange to borrow them.

Thanks First Presbyterian Church!!


The Body of Christ serving others . . .

Work Day: Fri., Oct. 13th, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. A light meal will be served.

Open to the Community: Sat., Oct. 14th, from 9:00 – 11:00 AM.

Some specific needs in the community: •Baliko family in need of all furniture. Contact Kristina 717-819-5128.

•Family in need of infant car seat and baby supplies. Contact Martina 443-682-5093

8 new prayers - visitors added 8 new prayer concerns to our board. With the great loss of our dear friend, Beate we are still looking for someone to volunteer to offer to pray with our patrons

who visit each month.

Linens are needed . . . Towels and sheets and blankets of all bedding sizes are needed.

Seasonal clothing donations only please. Recycled yellow/blue grocery bags are needed for our patrons.

Please note: we have had many donations in the past week that were not useable. We request that people from our community to please deliver donations on 2nd Saturday if at all possible.

It’s that time of year again . . .

we will now begin collecting new and gently used toys, books, games, jewelry, etc. for our Christmas gift offering that is held in December!

*Thank you for all of the donations of school supply items that were collected during the passed two

months - they were very much appreciated and a special Thank you to Sandy Demczak for providing the meal for our volunteers the last Work Day!!

Volunteers Volunteers are always needed. Please email Sherry ([email protected]) if you would like to help.

“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” ~ Romans 12:13 NIV ~

We served 136 patrons in September ~ including 4 new families from the community.

mailto:[email protected]


LIFESTORMS VS NATURAL ONES A mere month ago, in August, the theme of our September Highland Prayer Ministry message focused on the unexpected Charlottesville, VA unrest and the fear it birthed of possible spread. Where would it all end, we asked. Anger and division turned into scenes of damage and injury, even death - shocking the nation, and bringing chaos to peaceful places. The fundamental causes were born generations ago, never fully resolved in many hearts, and truly rooted in unforgiveness. Sadly, when people do not forgive as Jesus taught us by example, a root of bitterness can grow deep and result in anger, fear and the kind of behavior we see happening more often among many in our nation. In fact, unforgiveness can cause sickness (3 John 2). These uprisings are lifestorms, as are serious illnesses, accidents, etc. Some can be prevented when people seek God and His wisdom over advise of humans, before making choices. Choosing to pray as He tells us to do, can move Him to change people's hearts. Not long after that last message was written in late August, Texas, LA, Florida, and so many beautiful islands were struck hard with unprecedented hurricanes, floods, and devastation beyond explanation. No one could have perceived the vastness of nature's fury upon homes, property and people. This week, while Marie was ravaging more lands & their people, an earthquake struck Mexico, a few weeks after an even stronger one hit that country. All of these disasters could not be prevented. Buildings and infrastructure can be improved, of course, but all this costs much. People were warned as much as possible and many, so poor and hurting from previous storms, had no choice but to stay and PRAY. For surely, more than any other time, vast numbers of people must seek God's mercy, when extreme winds and water become their enemy. I'm sure you have all been praying for all in the paths of these hurricanes, for miracles and the grace & mercy of God to overcome and heal. I've heard so many say things like "God is angry; I just know God is causing these storms; and "God is allowing all this for reasons we don't fully understand!" Only our sovereign, omniscient God knows all things. But He has given us so much wisdom in the Bible to encourage, strengthen faith, assist with fear and anger, and give hope. The key verse coming to me now is 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, 'then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." This prayer is called a Revival Prayer for all the ages. Surely, this entire hurting and divided world needs revival. It begins with people praying. Thank You, Lord, for prayers such as this one, in Your Word, that give us Your wisdom and direction, when all else seems to be crumbling. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen. Carolyn Patrinicola Highland Prayer Ministry


. . . in serving others, we serve Christ!

* - Denotes new addition to the Prayer List

SHUT-IN

ASSISTED LIVING/REHAB/NURSING

Ruth Cobb

Bill Derickson

Thelma Galbreath

Barbara K. Richardson

Helen Watkins

OUR MILITARY

Russell Heilman, Navy - Florida

J.B. entering Army (grandson of Claudia)

All active military & families

The Maryland National Guard

MINISTRIES

Church - All Sunday School Classes Local - SARC Missions - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Camp Andrew & Camp Donegal Presbytery of Baltimore - West Virginia

Advocacy, Cuban Partnership Susquehanna Parish - Churchville Pres.

Church

COMMUNITY & WORLD CONCERNS

National & Local Addiction God’s wisdom for all leaders on all issues

Non-partisanship of US gov. Universal agreement on N. Korea & Iran

National peace & unity of citizens

THANKSGIVING FOR...

*Relief help for Harvey & Irma victims and other disaster victims

INTERCESSIONS FOR …

Yvonne Fonner (sister of Valerie Matta)

Sherry Fullerton

Barbara Holloway (sister of Ruth Lawrence)

Gene Jones

Marcia Jones

Bud Knell

Jeanne Larsen

Cheryl Looking Elk (daughter of Pr. Simon & LaVonne)

Tina Maines

Edie Meyer (sister of Linda Andriolo)

Peg Monroe (aunt of Martha Durand)

John Varvaris (brother-in-law of Valerie Matta)

Kristen Wade-Nawrocki (daughter pf Laura Wade)

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVINGS AND INTERCESSIONS


Susquehanna Parish presents . . . Leadership Training Event 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 at First Presbyterian Bel Air

Registration - 8:15 AM Begins - 9:15 AM Ends - 3:30 PM

Keynote: Transforming Phase: Innovating Discipleship to Children, Youth and Families! Workshops offered: Nurturing Spirituality in Families; Involving Children in Worship;

Becoming a Super-Charged Elder; Accompanying People in Grief; Intergenerational Ministry; Greeting & Receiving Visitors; Training for new elders & deacons incl. Communion serving.

Free for Susquehanna Parish Ministry Group Members! Inquiries: [email protected]

Deadline for registration is Friday, October 13th!!

Haunted hallways, DJ & dancing, pizza, trunk n’ treat, games . . .

See flyer on bulletin board! Young & Old ~ all are INVITED!!

Wear your costumes and bring a friend!

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Friday,

at Highland Commons 708 Highland Road

Join us in celebrating our Over 80’s family members immediately following worship on

Sunday, October 22nd!!

Let’s celebrate these amazing Saints among us!!


Please join us for our largest fundraising event

of the year as our organization tries to

provide care and support for police officers and

their families throughout the state of Maryland.

Thanks ~

Courtney Holmstrom

. . . to

Michael and Lynn Miller on the birth of their son, Ethan! Congratulations to the proud great-grandparents -

Bud and Eleanor Knell!


September 18, 2017 Highland Church,

Thank you for Highland Presbyterian Church’s recent gift of $1,155.00 to the 2017 Kids for Hope Mud Run and Ultimate Course benefitting Cancer LifeNet at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health’s Kaufman Cancer Center. Your generous gift helps UMUCH meet the healthcare needs of our community in a healing and compassionate environment, close to home. Cancer LifeNet is a free-of-charge supportive care service offered to all residents of Harford and Cecil counties, regardless of where they receive their cancer treatment. The program is funded fully through philanthropy and is designed to help patients and their loved ones find the resources needed to balance work, family, and cancer treatment. Provided for our neighbors, by our neighbors - your support makes a difference right here in our community! Sincerely, Highland Church family’s gift of $1,155. laid a great foundation Ken Ferrara towards our total team funds raised of $5,547.00!! Vice Pres. & Executive Dir. Thank you to all who gave to this very “dear-to-our-hearts” The Upper Chesapeake important cause . . . We love you Marcia!! Health Foundation

List of Military Veterans . . . We are looking to compile a comprehensive list of military veterans that were members of Highland Church both past and present. We will be creating a new plaque honoring these veterans and need your help! Please look for the display in the Social Area to see the “working” list of names that we have that date back as far as the Civil War. All members please take a look and submit any names of veterans from Highland that do not appear on the list so far. We would also like information such as whether the veteran is buried at Highland as well. Veterans include the all branches of our military.

www. highlandpresbyterianchurch.org Highlights • OCT. 2017 • 11

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Worship 10:00 AM - World Communion Sun. S.S. (Pre-K - 5th gr.) - during worship S.S. for 6th gr. - Adult 11:15 AM Children’s Choir - 11:15 AM

Praise Team Reh. 6:30 PM Chancel Choir Reh - 7:15 PM

Al-Anon Mtg - 7:00 PM

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Worship 10:00 AM S.S. (Pre-K - 5th gr.) - during worship S.S. for 6th 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



Threads of Hope Work Day -- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Girl Scouts Mtg - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Threads of Hope 9:00 - 11:00 AM

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Worship 10:00 AM - S.S. (Pre-K - 5th gr.) - during worship S.S. for 6th gr. - Adult 11:15 AM Children’s Choir - 11:15 AM

Session Mtg - 7:00 PM



**Deadline for November Highlights **

Lunch & Learn Program

Haunts at Highland 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Highland Commons

Susquehanna

Parish Leadership Training

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM First Pres. Bel Air

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Worship 10:00 AM S.S. (Pre-K - 5th gr.) - during worship Children’s Choir - 11:15 AM

Over 80’s Party - following worship


Susquehanna Parish Mtg. - 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Joppa Al-Anon Mtg - 7:00 PM

29 30

Reformation Sunday

Worship 10:00 AM S.S. (Pre-K - 5th gr.) - during worship Luncheon following worship

31

All Saint’s Eve

2 Abby Matta 3 Keely Holmstrom 4 Guy Matta 5 Ian McCallum Wallace Wilson 7 Richard Barrett Charles (Bud) Knell Pastor Ray Meute Karen Nielsen

8 Andrew Clayton 9 Karen Jones 11 Craig DeRan 16 Laurie Falkner 18 Tim Falkner George Patrinicola Diana Wilson 20 John Galbreath, Sr. 21 Eugene Jones

22 Parker Crowl Casey Matta William Welkner 25 Morgan Taylor 28 Doss Sams 29 Sarah DeBaugh

Highland Presbyterian Church

701 Highland Road

Street, MD 21154

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