“To follow Christ means to relate to each other with the mind of Christ; that is, to relate to each other as Christ did to us – in servanthood and humility…We have become a new people with a new mind, a new way of seeing and hearing and a new hope because of our common fellowship with Christ…Compassion always reveals itself in community, in a new way of being together.”

                                                                                          ~Henri Nouwen, Compassion

Announcements

Spirited Sisters Chick Flick is Sunday, 2/12 from 4-6pm up on the Third Floor. We will be watching Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided and you are welcome to bring a favorite snack if you wish. See Noelle Dulabaum Bohrer for info or questions or your February Highland Highlights.

 

Come to the Table You are invited to Common Meal on each Wednesday evening during Lent (2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 14, 21, 28) at 5:45 pm before Lenten Worship at 6:45-7:30. We are looking for people to help. If you are willing to give an hour or two on one or more of these evenings, please contact someone from the Nurture Ministry Committee (Jeanne Davies, Chris Douglas, Jenna Korenstra, Sharon LeCount, Debbie Noffsinger, or PennyLou Walbridge.)

Lenten Worship Mid-week Wednesday evening services will be offered throughout Lent from 6:45-7:30 pm following Common Meal.  These services will be quiet and traditional (not Taize, as previously published). The Imposition of Ashes will be offered on Ash Wednesday (2/22). The final service of the series will be an Anointing Service on 3/28 prior to Holy Week.  Childcare will be available during the services. 

The men of Highland Avenue are invited to join with York Center CoB for the annual Men’s Retreat at Camp Emmaus, Feb. 24-26. See your February Highland Highlights for full details, or contact Jim Lehman. Flyers are also available on the left hand narthex table.

 March Highland Highlights articles are due Feb. 18th. Please email your items to editor Kathy Cunningham at highlights@hacob.org or place them in the Highlights mailbox. 

The Senior High Youth wish to thank the congregation for its generous participation in last week’s Souper Bowl of Caring special offering, which raised $460 for the Community Crisis Center. 

Church Office Announcement Ruthie will be out of the office Feb. 23 and 24 for knee surgery. She is planning on being back on Monday, 2/27, however she will be on crutches for the next 4-6 weeks and may have other limitations due to the rehabbing of her injury. Please bear with Ruthie as it may take longer for her to respond to inquiries, emails, and phone calls.

Highland Avenue Coffeehouse Concerts are back !! Come check them out at: www.coffeehouseconcerts.yolasite.com

Sunday, February 12, 2012

              9:30 am       Worship

                       Scripture: 2 Kings 5: 1-14; Mark 1: 40-45

                       Sermon:  "Can You Keep a Secret?" ; Pastor Joel preaching

                      

10:30 am        Fellowship Time (downstairs)

10:50/11 am  Sunday School for children/adults

11:45 am        Children's Choir rehearsal