This week's quote

(Note: this is a slightly longer quote than would fit in our bulletin!)

“The Jews called the Sabbath ‘a day of light;’ so on this day the Sun of Righteousness shines upon the soul. The Sabbath is the market-day of the soul, the cream of time. It is the day of Christ’s rising from the grave, and the Holy Ghost’s descending upon the earth. It is perfumed with the sweet odour of prayer, which goes up to heaven as incense. On this day the manna falls, that is angels’ food. This is the soul’s festival-day, on which the graces act their part: the other days of the week are most employed about earth, this day about heaven; then you gather straw, now pearl. Now Christ takes the soul up into the mount, and gives it transfiguring sights of glory. Now he leads his spouse into the wine-cellar, and displays the banner of his love. Now he gives her his spiced wine, and the juice of the pomegranate (Song of Solomon 2:4, 8:2.) The Lord usually reveals himself more to the soul on this day.”

- Thomas Watson

Announcements for the week of Feb.7, 2010

The Women’s Retreat is next weekend! Join us February 19th-20th at Alisa Bigham’s home for fellowship and renewal. Please call Lyn Owen if you didn't get a chance to sign up.

Women of Highlands – if you are interested in attending a 12-week Sunday School class on John Eldridge’s Waking the Dead, please let Lyn know. Start date TBA.

This Saturday, the Youth Group will host a Burn Day at the church. Please bring your items to be burned at 8:30 a.m. – youth, please arrive at 8:00.

Would you like to become more involved with our worship service? Pastor Travis is recruiting people to read Scripture at different times during our services. If you are a member of Highlands and would like to help lead God’s people in worship, please talk to Travis. Women and men, young people and older people, are all encouraged to take part.

The second part of the children and youth New Members class is this Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 pm. If you attended Part I, you need to come back for Part II.

Moms In Touch – Pam Burnett is hosting a mother/grandmother prayer group, Wednesday mornings from 8:00-9:00. Please call Pam for more details.

ATTENTION ALL: If you are not a member of the Highlands Worship Team, please stay off of the stage and refrain from touching the instruments, drums, and sound equipment – this applies on Sundays and throughout the week, and even if you know how to play music. (Parents, we can use your help in making sure your children and teens understand the importance of protecting our equipment!)

Announcements for Jan 31-Feb 6, 2010

This evening, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together at 5:45 p.m. Please bring a main dish and a side to share.

The Jones family will open their home for lunch and visiting today after church. You are invited to go and spend all or part of your afternoon there before the Lord’s Supper.

Today we are observing Sanctity of Life Sunday. We welcome Lucy Wykoff, from the SAGE Center, who is bringing an update on their ministry.

The Nursery has positions opening for 2-3 paid workers. The positions are for one Sunday morning per month with a one-year commitment. Please call Lisa Roerdink to apply.

The women's retreat is coming up on February 19th-20th. A couple of ladies are needed to help plan and facilitate our time together at Alisa Bigham's home. Please call Lyn.

Adult Sunday School – starting February 7th, Allan Blakney will be teaching “God’s Goal From The Beginning” at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

New Members classes are this week! Adults and older high schoolers will meet February 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our two-part New Members class for children and youth will be held February 3rd and 10th at 6:30 pm each night. Please call the church office to let us know if you plan to attend.

Moms In Touch – Pam Burnett is hosting a mother/grandmother prayer group, Wednesday mornings from 8:00-9:00. Please call Pam at 375-7151 for more details.

Announcements for January 24-30, 2010

This Sunday (the 31st), we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together at 5:45 p.m. Bring a main dish and a side to share.

In preparation for the Lord’s Supper, you are invited to join with your brothers and sisters in fasting this Friday, January 29.

The Jones family will open their home for lunch and visiting next Sunday after church. You are invited to go and spend all or part of your afternoon there before the Lord’s Supper.

Next Sunday is also Sanctity of Life Sunday. Lucy Wykoff, from the SAGE Center, will be bringing an update on their ministry.

This Saturday, Jan. 30, the Youth Group is hosting a church-wide Burn Day. Bring your dry Christmas trees, broken furniture, or other (non-toxic) combustibles to go in our bonfire. Breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. and the bonfire will be going by 9:00. Please call Dan Hudson if you have questions.

The Nursery has positions opening for 2-3 paid workers. The positions are for one Sunday morning per month with a one-year commitment. Please call Lisa Roerdink to apply.

The women's retreat is coming up on February 19th-20th. A couple of ladies are needed to help plan and facilitate our time together at Alisa Bigham's home. Please call Lyn.

Adult Sunday School – starting February 7th, Allan Blakney will be teaching “God’s Goal From The Beginning” at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Our next New Members class for adults and older high schoolers will meet February 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our two-part New Members class for children and youth will be held February 3rd and 10th at 6:30 pm each night. Please call the church office to let us know if you plan to attend.

Ladies' Breakfast - and Church Cleanup Day!

Ladies, come join us for breakfast this Saturday, 9:30 am, at the church. All Highlands women (past and present) are invited to attend - so if you know someone who used to come to Highlands, we would LOVE to have them come too...bring them as your guest! Anyone who would be willing to help prepare food/setup tables, please call Lyn or the church office.














After the breakfast, the men and boys are invited to come over and pitch in with the church cleanup. We'll get started at 11:30 am and we'll feed you lunch. This cleanup is basically to take off the layer of dust from the construction and to move out some old unused items so that we can best use and enjoy our fantastic, newly carpeted and painted downstairs area. Please come and help - it shouldn't take long with many hands!

Announcements for this week - January 17-23

The Nursery has positions opening for 2-3 paid workers. The positions are for one Sunday morning per month with a one-year commitment. Please call Lisa Roerdink to apply.

Women only - this Saturday, January 23rd at 9:30 a.m., join us for an Appreciation Breakfast for all the ladies who have helped minister to and serve the women of Highlands in past years. All Highlands women (past and present) are invited to attend - so if you know someone who used to come to Highlands, we would LOVE to have them come too... bring them as your guest! Anyone who would be willing to help prepare food or setup tables, please call Lyn at 375-3929.

The women's retreat is coming up on February 19th-20th. A couple of ladies are needed to help plan and facilitate our time together at Alisa Bigham's home. Please call Lyn.

Construction downstairs is nearing completion and we will be having Sunday School classes again next week (the 24th). To prepare for this, we are having a church-wide cleaning day this Saturday (the 23rd) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

Adult Sunday School – starting February 7th, Allan Blakney will be teaching “God’s Goal From The Beginning” at 9:00 am in the fellowship hall.

Our next New Members class for adults and older high schoolers will meet February 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our two-part New Members class for children and youth will be held February 3rd and 10th at 6:30 pm each night. Please call the church office to let us know if you plan to attend.

Announcements for January 10-16

Pastor Travis is back from vacation and will be in the office for regular hours this week.

The Nursery has positions opening for 2-3 paid workers. The positions are for one Sunday morning per month with a one-year commitment. Please call Lisa Roerdink to apply.

Ladies, mark your calendars – there will be a breakfast for the women of Highlands on Saturday, January 23rd at 9:30 a.m. We’ll be meeting and eating in the Fellowship Hall.

Construction on the downstairs is still going strong! Please take care over the next few weeks as we finish carpeting, painting, and moving, and avoid going downstairs if you can. We will not be having Sunday School this week, because the classrooms are not yet finished.

Our next New Members class for adults and older high schoolers will meet February 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our two-part New Members class for children and youth will be held February 3rd and 10th at 6:30 pm each night. Please call the church office to let us know if you plan to attend.

Ongoing giving opportunities – if you wish to give a gift to the church above your tithes, you have several choices to consider; the General Fund, the Benevolence Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund, and the Missions Fund. For questions or details, please call the church office.