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Come to Sunday School at 9:45am! Adult Classes
Nursery provided
Welcome to the Highlands United Methodist ChurchA 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 Bluegrass Ser v iceWelcome
Music “Just a Little Talk with Jesus” “Morning Has Broken”
Special Announcements\Joy Time
A Time to Offer our Gifts to God
A Time to Share our Concerns at the Cross
Music “Precious Lord, Take my Hand”
Scripture Lesson for the Day Matthew 18:15-20
A Word of Faith
Music “Love Lifted Me”
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.
TuesdayWomen’s Emmaus Group meets at 11:00am in the church parlor.Women’s Bible Study – Join us for Lysa Terkheurst’s Unglued, Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions at 7:00pm in the parlor!
WednesdayVisitation Team – meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Men’s Emmaus Group meets at 11:30am.Wednesday Night Activities 6:00pm - Childcare providedDiscipleship: Going Deeper, a long term study. (taking a short break)September 10 – Fellowship Time after supperSeptember 17 – Camp Grace UpdateSeptember 24 – “A History of America Through the Eyes of the Military” with Bill Huff
October 1 - November 5 – a book study of “The Harbinger” by Jonathan Cahn. The study will be led by Fred Motz. You can pick up a book in the church office.
Chicken Pies for Sale to help build a barn and buy a cow for a family in Bosnia. Donations accepted...pies are $15. Thank you for your support. Birthday Wishes to (September 7) Elliott Cashion, Dennis Leftwich, Maycie Leonard, Bill Shoptaw; (September 8) Michael Carter, Rebecca Dotson; (September 11) Daniel Long; (September 13) Riley Brooks, Destin Gearhart
Check out the Information Stations ~ In the narthex & Fellowship Hall wing for information about what’s going on in the life of the church.
Join us for Outdoor Fellowship after the 10:50 service on September 21st. Cookies needed. Call Julie Jared at 526-8241.
Happy Anniversary to (September 9) Al & Renee Bolt, Kenneth & Amanda Crowe
Church Family Supper this week will be a prepared meal. Please make your reservations on the attendance register today or call the church office no later than 4pm on Monday to sign up. Menu: smothered chicken, green beans, mac & cheese, salad, rolls, & dessert
A Special Concert for Our ChurchOn Thursday, September 11, at 6:30pm, there will be a special concert in our sanctuary featuring our own Dr. Bradley Martin on piano and his friend, violinist extraordinaire, Justin Bruns. We all know Brad’s expertise on the piano and organ as he plays for us every Sunday. Justin is a remarkable musician as well. He is Assistant Concert Master for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and his playing is inspiring, to say the least. Brad and Justin have just finished an impressive all-Beethoven series which many of our choir members heard and loved. Their program on September 11 will include selections by Beethoven and Ravel. You won’t want to miss this special offering by these two extraordinary musicians. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Summer Ring!Here it is! The handbell counterpart to Summer Sing! We’re calling it Summer RING! It’s happening at our church on Sunday, September 14 at 4PM. We’ve assembled an ecumenical handbell choir – 14 ringers from HUMC, First Presbyterian Church, and Cashiers United Methodist – to play a community concert of all secular music. At this concert, you will hear songs that you have never heard on handbells before – songs like Stairway to Heaven, the wacky Theme From the Muppet Show, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and The Pink Panther. Sorry, no religious inspiration here – just a lighthearted musical end to the summer. Also joining us will be solo bell ringers who will demonstrate just how much music one person can play with handbells. For an interesting and fun musical experience, join us for this unique concert.
Hospice House in Franklin: There are too many people of all ages and diseases dying alone, scared and in pain in our community. They deserve to be cared for by loving professionals in a home-like atmosphere. Hospice House has received a $1M challenge grant from the State Employees Credit Union. They need $2.2M for the match and sincerely request you help by donating. Their goal is to break ground on the 10,000 sq. ft. addition in 2015. This is your Hospice House. Please help them make this happen. The Hospice House Foundation WNC Inc. is a non-profit foundation. Contact them at hhfwnc.org
The United Methodist Men meet for breakfast and fellowship the second Saturday of every month at 8:30am at HUMC. All men are invited.
Bolivian Mission FundraiserAnnual Fall Lunch Saturday, October 25 from 11am to 3pm in the fellowship hall. The meal will feature choices of a bratwurst, premium hotdog, hamburger, chips, sauerkraut, coleslaw, potato salad, and apple and blueberry pie. The menu will be a la cart, meaning you can choose and the price will be according to what you pick. This will be a great time to meet the two Bolivian boys who are here in Highlands going to school, enjoying the experience, and learning a lot; especially English. Come and eat on the lawn and enjoy the food and the experience. We hope to encourage another group to go to Bolivia this coming sprint.
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 Sunday Group ~ Join us on September 21st at 5:30pm. Tay and Tamara Bronaugh lead this group in fellowship & meaningful fun! 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 9:30am downstairs. Please see an usher or greeter for help locating the nursery. The Gordon Center After School Program: If you would like information about your child attending please contact Jennifer Forrester at 526-3376 or [email protected] If you would like to volunteer for a Tuesday or Wednesday please contact Jennifer.
Worship Service Attendance: 8:30–36 9:09–210 10:50–220
The Community Table is a weekly meal for everyone in the community. There is NO cost and NO need to make a reservation. Join us at 6pm each Tuesday at the Highlands Community Building.
The 9:09 Service: Sermon: Paul Christy; Worship Leader: Lynn Long; Greeter: Patti Moschouris; Technologist: Jennifer ForresterThe 9:09 Band: Lee Ladensack - Vocals & guitar; Dakota Waddell - Bass; Charles Wood - Banjo; Jim Yoder -Mandolin;10:50 Worship Leaders: Sermon: Paul Christy; Liturgist: Carrilea Potter; Minister of Music: Les Scott; Organist/Pianist: Bradley Martin; Communion Assistants: Dennis & Fran Leftwich; Lay Reader: Glenda Bell; Children’s Time: Allison Tate; Acolyte: Eliza Tate; Offertory Solo: Bailey BakerServing our 10:50 Service: Ushers: Head Usher: Larry Ray; Team 1: Team Leader: Nin Bond; Team Members: Richard Melvin, Ken Knight, Bob Sutton; Children’s Worship: Allison & Ethan Tate
Buck’s class (starts at 9:30 at Buck’s Coffee Shop) will begin a new Fall series focusing on Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Job & Ezekiel. Led by Wiley & Sarah Sloan.Seekers are studying the New Testament book of 1 Peter. (meets in the Board Room) Led by Bob GregoryAbundant Life is taking a break for the summer. Over & Under 50 Disciples Explore the New Testament using the Tools of a modern day, widely recognized scholar- Bart D. Ehrman, Professor of Religious Studies, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This study combines biblical scholarship, archaeological discoveries, and literary analysis. Led by Ken Bowser. Parent Community Class meets downstairs. The class is group led. Topic varies weekly.
Sunday School - LinC Connecting Life and Faith ~ These lessons help teenagers apply their faith to their current situations. Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join in Sunday mornings at 9:50 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, beginning with dinner at 5:30 followed by a short lesson and discussion. Will not meet on September 14th.Wednesday Youth - Meet after dinner from 6-7pm. We are doing a study on prayer.
The Pumpkins
are Coming!!!
The pumpkins will return to the front lawn for the 3rd annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 4th.
There will be games, face painting, a bake sale, lunch, and pumpkins.
Church Staff: Rev. Paul Christy, Pastor; Les Scott, Minister of Music; Jennifer Forrester, Director of Children & Youth Ministries, Sonja DeFoor, Office Manager; Mary James, Financial Secretary; Bradley Martin, Organist/Pianist; Cotton & Bobbie Russell, Nursery Attendants; Marlene & Gary Nix, Sextons; Carrilea Potter: Candler Intern
Love God. Offer Christ to All.
One family in worship.
Highlands United Methodist ChurchPost Office Box 1959
Highlands, North Carolina 28741website address: www.highlandsmethodist.org
(828) 526-3376September 7, 2014
Paul Christy, PastorLes Scott, Minister of Music
Amy Coles, District SuperintendentLarry Goodpaster, Bishop
Thirteenth Sunday after PentecostThe 10:50am Traditional Service
UMH: United Methodist Hymnal; ! Congregation standing
Please enter the sanctuary in a spirit of prayer and meditationLarge print copies of the hymnals and Bible are available in the narthex.
Moments of Informal Worship
Pass the Peace
Church Announcements
Opening Voluntary Claire de Lune -Debussy
Opening Prayer Claire de Lune -Debussy
!Hymn of Praise “I Come With Joy” UMH #617
Scripture Reading Romans 13:8-14 pew Bible, p.162
Children’s Time (Children in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade are invited to go downstairs for Children’s
Worship. Younger children are invited to the nursery. Please pick up your children downstairs following worship)
Tithes and Offerings Offertory Make Us One -Sally DeFord
!Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
!Offering Prayer
Sharing of Our Concerns (If you would like your prayer request to be added to the prayer list in the bulletin
please indicate on the prayer request card.)
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem Come, Share the Lord -Bryan Jeffrey Leech
Scripture Reading Matthew 18:15-20! pew Bible, p.20
Sermon “Conflict Resolution”
The Sacrament of Holy CommunionTaking the Bread and CupThe Great ThanksgivingThe Lord’s PrayerBreaking the BreadGiving the Bread and Cup(Christ invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their
sin, and seek to live in peace with one another.
!Hymn of Faith “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” UMH #614
!Dismissal “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
!Postlude Toccata in French Style -Coleman
Check out our Donation Station across from the church office. Here we collect items for various missions including:
Food Pantry - Items most needed: rice, canned fruit, black beans, juices, tomato products, & bread. Anyone in need, either temporarily or regularly, may visit the Food Pantry on Mondays from 3:30 – 5:30pm. The Pantry is located behind HUMC on 3rd Street.
Homeless Outreach Sample size or hotel shampoos and soap. These will be given to area homeless shelters.
Life Challenge - Life Challenge is a Christian Residential Center created to help people with life controlling issues. We support this program by providing gently-used clothing, household items, and small furniture for their Resale Shop in Dillsboro.
Eye Glasses - Glasses are for multiple mission projectsBibles - are collected for Kairos Prison MinistryPrinter Cartridges - Collected for Highlands School. Please bring
in a Ziploc bag.Can Tabs - collected for the Ronald McDonald HouseBox Tops for Education - Collected for the Highlands SchoolBlank Note Cards - Used for special projects
Donation Station
Parsonage (828) 526-2465 ~ e-mail addresses: Church: [email protected], Paul: [email protected], Les: [email protected], Jennifer: [email protected], Mary James: [email protected] CCLI # 1455665
We’re glad you joined us!