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1 A United Methodist Congregation Reverend Doctor Bryan Fink, Pastor Church Pastor s bryan@humcbv.com Volume 18 Issue 6 A Caring Community of Faith and Fellowship June, 2015 OUR MISSION The Mission of Highlands Church is to make Disciples of Jesus Christ OUR VISION The vision of Highlands Church is to be a growing church family enthusiastically embracing our individual spiritual gifts and vows of prayer, presence, giving, service and witness, to create devoted disciples of Jesus Christ. CHURCH STAFF Pastor, Bryan Fink Pastor of Congregational Care, Michael Callahan Administrative Secretary, Lori Heald Secretary, Teresa Ruiz Minister of Music, Leland Flickinger Organist, Jeannine Wagar Pianist & Saturday Service, Pam Meyer Chimes/Bells Director, Joyce Sheldon Bookkeeper, Rosalie Flickinger Custodian, Dale Richardson MINISTRY TEAM Evangelism Ministries, TBD Faith Ministries, TBD Mission Ministry Kathy Dunn Fellowship Ministries, Karen Gier ADMINISTRATIVE Admin Council Chair, Dianne Hume Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 4:00 Saturday Worship 5:30 pm Sunday Worship 10:00 am Member Care if you know of a member who is ill or hospitalized, notify the Pastor or Pastor of Congregational Care. After hours Emergency numbers: Michael ; Bryan Prayer Chain if you know of someone in need of prayer, call the church office MISSION MINISTRY AT WORK CHANGE THE WORLD A huge thank you to all who were able to participate in the Change The World event. We were blessed with a hot, sunny day-despite the forecast of rain!! With the good weather came lots of activities and projects that were completed. Village House was treated to a "deep cleaning" of their facilities. Boys and Girls Club received 5 new raised beds that were filled with dirt (ready for planting) an outdoor classroom was mulched, and lots of weeding. At 2 Oasis houses there was a multitude of outdoor activities in the form of landscaping. Many positive comments floated that day. "I met 5 new people from Highlands Church!" "What a great way to get to know people I see at church, but don't know!" "It's so much more enjoyable doing this work together versus working alone at home!" "My husband and I are going to help out that young woman we met who is getting a Habitat house!" God is good and we thank Him for all of these opportunities to show our love to others and help to Change The Worldeven if just a little! SAMARITAN'S FEET On July 25, 2015, Highlands Church will partner with other United Methodist churches in the NW corner of AR to participate in an event called Samaritan's Feet- Shoes of Hope. This will take place at Gravette UM Church from 4-8 pm. This is a program to share hope with needy children. This is done through washing their feet and giving them new socks and athletic shoes. The people of Samaritan's Feet believe that shoes are much more than a status symbol and fashion accessories. The gift of a new pair of shoes can be a tangible foundation of hope to a child in need. The shoes and socks cost $ The goal is to give out about 250 pairs of socks and shoes on July 25th. How can you be involved? Through donations and volunteering to help at the event. Check the Gathering Area in the next few weeks for sign-up sheets. Volunteer opportunities are: registration helpers, greeters, foot washers, water changers and shoe room workers. Samaritan Feet personnel will be on hand to run the logistics of this event. This will be very organized and well run. For more information contact Kathy Dunn or go to website GRAVETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL SNACKPACKS Highlands Church has supplied weekend snack packs for approximately 25 students per week this year. This program will continue through the summer and then into next school year. These snacks are supplied with food through donations to the Power of One Fund. Thank you to those who help pack the snack packs and those who donate dollars.

2 PAGE 2 A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6 From the Pastor God used the following true story to rattle my faith. Cole was in the Middle East sitting across from a friend and colleague. His friend was a Muslim convert to Christianity and a leader in one of Iran s fastest-growing underground house church movements. Cole said, Brother, before we agree to support your plans to start an underground Bible print shop, I need to know that you understand the risk. The leaders I know in the other underground house church networks who did similar things have all gone to prison and have been tortured, and some have had to flee the country. Recently, in every case we know of, the house church leaders who ran an underground Bible printing operation were caught six to eighteen months after they started distributing the Bibles. His friend assured him that he understood the risks and that he was going to go forward with the plan whether Cole and his ministry supported him or not. The man s work became one of the most successful underground printing operations they had seen inside Iran. But just as Cole had warned him, his operation was discovered within two years and his team arrested, imprisoned and severely tortured. (The Voice of the Martyrs, April 2015, Are You Ready to Take the Risk?) Two thoughts come to my mind. First I am convicted by how much I take God s Holy Scripture for granted. And secondly, I am convicted by how little I truly sacrifice for God when it comes to making God known to others. The story of Cole s friend puts my sacrifice into a more realistic perspective. What I typically consider sacrifice is nothing more than inconvenience compared to what so many other Christians risk. I m not sure what I m to do about this right now. I just know that I find myself being challenged to do something significant and sacrificial for Jesus when it comes to sharing the good news with others. What might the Holy Spirit be saying to you? Would you pray for me in regards to this and I will pray for you. United Methodist Annual Conference-2015 From Gary E. Mueller, Resident Bishop: " A Call to Spiritual Revival is the theme for this year's Arkansas Annual Conference. Spiritual revival is at the heart of who we are as Jesus' disciples. It energizes, directs, and enables us to be fully alive in Christ. We can long for it to be a reality in our lives, but can never cause it to occur because it is the work of the Holy Spirit. Our job is to get serious about it through reading Scripture, praying, and opening ourselves so the Holy Spirit can go to work in us. The Conference Session Planning Team's mission for the 2015 Annual Conference is to plan the Conference so it inspires and equips Arkansas United Methodists to return to their local mission fields to make disciples of Jesus Christ who are so transformed they transform the world. ~ Attending from Highlands Church will be Pastor Bryan, D Ann Brumett and Andy O Neil. Conference is in Hot Springs, June CET Devotion Plan for June Christian Education Team God is good: all the time. Here is a study plan provided by the Christian Education Team for you to utilize during your daily devotion with God. He loves us and wants to spend time with us each day. We can find Him in His word. Week 1 - Deuteronomy 4:32-40; Psalm 33:1-12; 2 Corinthians 13:5-14; Matthew 28: Week 2 - Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:12-22; Romans 3:21-28; Matthew 7: Week 3 - Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 13; Romans 4:13-18; Matthew 9:9-13. Week 4 - Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 46; Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 9:35-10:8. Bible Study Class Rescheduled The New Bible Study has been postponed until June 9. Please sign up to participate in the upcoming study of Max Lucado's newest release, "Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer". This 4-week class will begin on Tuesday, June 9 - June 30 with two optional weeks in July where we will have guest speakers. The class will be held from 9:30-11:00 am. Donna VanderSchaaf will be leading the discussions for this wonderfully simple and applicable look at prayer.

3 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6 A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP PAGE 3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Karen Klefstad, 2 Kirkpatrick Lane, BV Phone: Karen@klefstad.com Karen moved to this area from Northern Illinois in Before moving here she was a radiation therapist and business owner. Currently she is a housing manager for Area Agency on Aging Karen is interested hiking, gardening and dogs On June 10th she will be marrying church member, Art Schlosser. Dan & Maribel Childress, 75 Rath Dr, BV Dan s Cell: Maribel s Cell: Dan s d.childress@aol.com Maribel s mchildress@sdale.org The Childress' have 4 children - Christian, Jon Alec Aaron and Mary Christine. They moved to this area from Cave Springs in Currently Dan is a track and assistant football coach and teacher in the Gravette school system and Maribel is an elementary principal in Springdale. Both are interesting in fishing, boating & other water sports, shuffle board and watching their children play sports. They are transferring their membership from Central Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Steve & Amy Terry, 5 Applecross Place, BV Steve s Cell: Amy s Cell: Steve s s_terry58@hotmail.com Amy s ALTerry088@gmail.com The Terry s moved to this area from Oklahoma in They are retired from farming and owners/ operator of an Interstate Batteries franchise. They enjoy golf, boating, fishing, classic cars and have 3 children, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. They are coming to us from a First Christian Church in Chickasha, OK. Russ and Arlene Miller, 45 Huskins Circle, BV, Home Phone: Russ s Cell: Arlene s Cell: trlnorth@aol.com The Millers moved here from Fargo, ND in Before moving here: restaurant business/consultant/ VP, General Manager/Owner Military Service: Vietnam veteran, Air Force FAC They enjoy Snow skiing, fishing, golf, planting, yard work, cooking sometimes, helping, donating time, traveling, timeshares traveling, family get together people, snow blowing. They have 6+2 children. Treasurer's Report Year to March Date Offerings and Tithes $36,450 $172,502 Operating Fund Over or (Under) Budget ($136,052) $142,919 Payroll, Ministries and Expenses $41,477 $179,654 Over or (Under) Budget ($138,177) ($176) Operating Fund Balance ($5,027) ($7,152) Doug and Deb Kerns, 19 Drummore Dr, Home Phone: Doug s Cell: Deb s Cell: Doug s dlkerns@cox.net Deb s debkerns56@cox.net The Kerns moved here in 2014 from Nebraska. They have 4 children. In Nebraska, Doug worked as a Logistics Specialist at Werner Enterprises. Deb was a bookkeeper Currently Doug is an Operations Supervisor at J B Hunt and Deb a homemaker Doug enjoys wood working, fishing, kayaking and football. Deb enjoys sewing, crocheting, walking and kayaking. They are coming to us from a Lutheran Church in Nebraska. Call or Wilhelmina Munson if you have any questions or comments.

4 June 2015 PAGE 4 1 Monday 7:30 Flex n Stretch 12:30 One-table Cards 2 Tuesday 7:45 Hummers Breakfast 1 pm Prayer ministryteam 3:30 Mexican Train 6 pm Grief Share 3 Wednesday 7:30 Flex n Stretch 9 am Mahjongg 9:39 PEO-DH 1 pm Stitchers 4 pm Bells 6:30 Choir 4 Thursday 8 am Zipper Club 4 pm Membership Growth 6 pm Emmaus Gathering 5 Friday 7 am Men s Emmaus 7:30 Flex n Stretch 9 am Samba 1:30 Compassionate Dis. 6 Saturday 5:30 Evening Worship 7 pm SOS Ice Cream 7 Sunday 8:30 JAM Class 10 am Worship 10 am Children Sun Sch 11 am Ice Cream Social 5 pm Gethsemane 5 pm Youth 7 pm AA Meeting 8 Monday 12:30 One-table Cards 3 pm Women's Emmaus 9 Tuesday Rally for a Cure 9:30 Before Amen 1 pm Staff Meeting 3 pm Mission Ministry 10 Wednesday 9 am Mahjongg 1 pm Stitchers 3:30 Focus Team 6:30 Choir 11 Thursday 9 am Kitchen Cleanup 12 Friday 7 am Men s Emmaus 9 am Samba 13 Saturday 5:30 Evening Worship 14 Sunday Flag Day Annual Conference 8:30 JAM Class 10 am Worship 10 am Children Sun Sch 5 pm Youth 7 pm AA Meeting 15 Monday Annual Conference 4 pm Finance 16 Tuesday Annual Conference 9:30 Before Amen 1 pm Prayer Ministry 17 Wednesday Annual Conference 9 am Mahjongg 1 pm Stitchers 6:30 Choir 18 Thursday 1:30 Library Meeting 4 pm Care Group Leaders 19 Friday 7 am Men s Emmaus 9 am Samba 20 Saturday 5:30 Evening Worship 21 Sunday Father s Day 8:30 JAM Class 10 am Worship 10 am Children Sun Sch 11:15 Marriage Encounter 5 pm Youth 7 pm AA Meeting 22 Monday 12:30 One-table Cards 3 pm Women's Emmaus 23 Tuesday 9:30 Before Amen 1 pm Staff meeting 24 Wednesday 9 am Mahjongg 1 pm Stitchers 6:30 Choir 25 Thursday 9 am Kitchen Cleanup 26 Friday 7 am Men s Emmaus 9 am Samba 27 Saturday 5:30 Evening Worship 28 Sunday 8:30 JAM Class 10 am Worship 10 am Children Sun Sch 5 pm Youth 7 pm AA Meeting 29 Monday 12:30 One-table Cards 30 Tuesday 9:30 Before Amen The Rose Flower for June

5 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6 A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP PAGE 5 SERVING US IN JUNE Sunday Greeters: 7 Dan & Peg LaPointe / Linda Virgili 14 Jerry & Sandy August / Ginny Milam 21 Andy & Joyce O'Neil / Jean Olsen 28 Bill & Loleta Haskins / Bev Puckett & Bob Johnson Saturday Host & Hostesses: 6 Beth and Harry Williams 13 Johnny LaMontia, Linda and Lee Spang 20 Mike and Chris Maginness, Ted and Julie Lasher 27 Judy Payne Coffee Servers: Visitor s Table: 7 Sue Collins 14 Loleta Haskins 21 Pat Steck 28 Sande Sederburg Nursery: 7 Nancy Johnson 14 Jan Franklin 21 Mary Doyle 28 Bonnie Bloom Liturgists: 7 Nancy Johnson 14 Sarah Prazak 21 Dick Steck 28 Bob Johnson Newsletter Folding: Elaine Hoggatt, Marguerite Van Meter and June White Head Ushers: Dick and Beth Angel Trustee for the Month: Bob Warren Safety and Security: On Saturday: 6 Maxine Bushee 13 Betsy Schneider 20 Elaine Hoggatt 27 Irene Boomhower CPR/AED: 7 Linda Virgili 14 Mel Snyder 21 Pat Lehman 28 Dale Richardson Information Table: 7 Cheryl Maaske 14 Marguerite Van Meter Highlands United Methodist Women No meeting in June, July or August At the May 11th meeting the cooks were Sande Sederburg, Marilyn Makela, Joan Pehosh, Barb Zillmann. A style show with fashions from The Building was presented. Models were Bev Wescott, Carol Paulsen, Shirley Harder, Dixie Brown, Jean Anderson, Bonnie Bloom, Pat Steck. Game day is being planned and more information will be available in September. UMW does not meet during the summer months of June, July or August. Highlands United Methodist Men HUMMERS Breakfast Meeting ---Tuesday, June 2 7:30 Guest speakers for the June 2nd breakfast meeting will be Dr. Richard Page, Superintendent of Gravette Schools and Mr. Jay Chalk, principal of Gravette High School. They will address the Common Core State Standards and new Vocational curriculum in the planning stage which will prepare students for the job market. All men of the church are members of Hummers and you are welcome to attend our meetings. You will enjoy being part of the Hummers. The July meeting will be our annual evening BBQ enabling those who are employed to attend. If you have questions about the Hummers feel free to contact me. Mike Pehosh, Another Successful Blood Drive The Hummers Blood Drive held on May 20 in conjunction with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks was, once again, successful. The CBC had a target of 25 potential donors for this Blood Drive at Highlands Church. We actually had 31 donors for this visit 24 % over the CBC goal. Thank you to all who donated,. or tried to donate, during this visit. That was an outstanding turn-out on a rainy, messy day! The next Hummers Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 th from 10 3:00 in Fellowship Hall. If you gave at our May Drive you will be eligible to donate again on July 29th. Remember: 100 % of the blood product used in NW Arkansas hospitals comes from and through the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. This can truly be the gift of life for our friends and families.. and thanks, again, to all who came out for this May drive. You are making a difference

6 PAGE 6 Dates To Remember June Annual Conference July 21 Planning Ahead Program August 29 25th Annual Homes Tour September 13 Pie Social September 29 Planning Ahead Program November 15 Celebrate Veterans November 17 Planning Ahead Program December 05 Cookie Walk December 13 Christmas Party NEW ADDRESS Jim & Alice Ann Sandy Knisely 6800 A Street Apt 216, Lincoln NE New s Dottie Carter: dotcarter1938@gmail.com Louise & Steve Ward: lastward@att.net Will Pittman: willpittmanmail@gmail.com New Phone Numbers Steve Ward Louise Ward A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6 Bella Vista Community Concert Band Schedule Tuesday, May 5 Tuesday, July 14 Monday, May 25 Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday, June 9 Tuesday, August 11 Friday, July 4 Monday, September 7 Final concert is Sunday, September 20 at 3 pm and held in Becker Hall at the First United Methodist Church Concerts are held at Bella Vista Blowing Springs Park starting at 7 pm and are free to the public. You can also enjoy a picnic supper served from 5:30 to 6:45 provided by the Bella Vista Sunshine Rotary Club. Blowing Springs Park is located east of Hwy 71 on Dartmoor. After crossing the bridge, continue straight after stopping at stop sign. Drive past the RV Park to arrive at Blowing Springs. CARE GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR MAY Coordinators Ken & Bonnie Bloom Balzer: Taco Tuesday at Café Amici Clark: Potluck at Makelas Dreher: Tacos at Hagamans Franklin: Saturday Worship & El Pueblito Grilk: Potluck & Bible Quiz at Marshs Henkel: Dinner & Armed Forces Band Concert Johnson: Krumm/Schneider: Movie & Popcorn LaPointe/O Neil: Potluck lunch at LaPointes Lehman/Manske: Dinner at El Pueblito Macy/August: Lunch at El Pueblito Montgomery: Pehosh: Potluck dinner at Pehoshs Redenius: Sheldon: Potluck at Eric & Jean Olsens Standridge/Milam: Men s Chorus Concert Thompson: Crazy Bridge & Dessert Ward: Blowing Springs Band Concert Update on Worship Service Task Force As a reminder one of the results of the Long Range Planning Team s recommendation from 2013 was to create a Worship Service Task Force for researching the possibility of offering a third style of worship. The new service would not replace an existing service, but would appeal to a segment of our population in our mission field that is under represented in our church. The Task Force members include Carmen Alessi, D Ann Brumett, Susan Craton, Luckie Fink, Terri Fontenot, Chris and Pam Henderson, and Jackie Warren. The Task Force members are continuing research via articles, books, and area church Web sites. May 17 and 24 the Task Force visited three area churches, Grace Point Church of Northwest Arkansas, Bella Vista Christian Church, and Oakley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rogers and talked to various leaders about their experiences in starting an additional service. Deadline for the July 2015 Newsletter is Saturday, June 20 at 12 noon. Send to Marilou Edwards at edwardsbva@cox.net or place in Newsletter Box in former church office. Check the church website for information on coming events. When traveling read the newsletter and listen to the Sunday service through the website - humcbv.com

7 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6 Our Condolences To Mary and Bud Davis on the death of their son Bob and Jackie Warren on the death of her aunt and uncle Our thoughts and prayers are with you A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP PAGE 7 NOTES OF THANKS From Mary Ellen Stewart: Thank you so much for your support. As the days go by the pain is less because I know all of you will be with me with prayer and love. The many cards and words of comfort, the flowers and the wonderful service are all a blessing. We have a loving church and you will be my support. Gifts Given in Memory of Rex Stewart Tom Carroll Ron Sederburg Highlands SOS Student ministry SOS Ice Cream Social Fundraiser: ice cream treats in Fellowship Hall following the service Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. A free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will help offset costs associated with special youth activities SOME HOMES TOUR HISTORY The 1st Highlands Homes Tour was 25 years ago on October 6 &7, Six homes were on tour for a cost of $4.50 for an advance ticket and $5 on tour weekend. Net proceeds were $3,000. Since that humble beginning the tour has evolved and grown over the past 25 years. In 2014 net revenue was $17,287. The total net revenue for 24 years is $300,595. So where does the money go? The Outreach Committee is charged with distribution of funds towards the missions and ministries of the church. Their focus will be 65% of budget to local and regional needs and 35% of budget to National/Global commitments Homes Tour Committee Co-chairs: Dave Hagaman/Andy O Neil Coordinators/Hostesses: Judy Payne/Joyce O Neil Sponsors/Sales: Andy O Neil Photos: Sue Collins Ticket Brochures: Donna Hagaman Ticket Sales: Lynn Stone Raffle: Jean Knadler Publicity: D Ann Brumett Volunteers: Kathy Dunn Signs & Posters: Dave Hagaman Pre-Tour Party: Marilou Edwards Accounting: Donna Hagaman From Donna [and Van] Vander Schaaf: Thank You for all the prayers, cards and care group food. All are appreciated, but especially the prayers because of the scary cancer diagnosis. God provides and guides. Blessings and thanks again. From Rosalie Flickinger: A huge thanks to the many Highlands folk who made my recuperation easier and more pleasant! We enjoyed great food from various care group and choir members and the many, many cards and visits were such an encouragement. A true testimony for how the family of God operates. Thanks a bunch. From Leon Hutchens: I want to thank you for the beautiful blue Prayer Shawl. It is just beautiful and so soft and comfortable. We are so blessed to be apart of such a thoughtful, kind and friendly church. Thank you so much. In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.

8 PAGE 8 A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP VOLUME 18, ISSUE 3 JUNE Mine is the Month of Roses; yes, and mine The Month of Marriages! All pleasant sights And scents, the fragrance of the blossoming vine, The foliage of the valleys and the heights. Mine are the longest days, the loveliest nights; The mower's scythe makes music to my ear; I am the mother of all dear delights; I am the fairest daughter of the year. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow BY YOUR LOVE Michael Callahan, Pastor of Congregational Care (Michael can be reached by at michael@humcbv.com for comments or questions.) Rita and I want to thank everyone for the many, many expressions of love and support that we have received during these past 8 weeks while Rita had her radiation treatments. When you read this, that should all be behind us, as planned. Each and every time we received your expressions of love and support it brightened our day and gave us an additional ray of hope and encouragement to hang on to. And that is so important during trials and times like this, as many of you know very well. So I would encourage everyone that when the Holy Spirit brings to your remembrance a special friend, neighbor, loved one or someone you just met, please respond to those tugs of the Holy Spirit by contacting those people in whatever manner feeds your soul. As you well know, whenever we respond in this manner we are not only helping someone else, we are feeding our soul and growing in the knowledge of God and His heart toward His creation. I have seen this Spirit lived out in the body of Christ at Highlands Church for many years, and I think that is the heart and soul of this church. I have seen your interaction within the body. As those within the body are faced with very difficult circumstances, the body at Highlands Church goes into action, expressing the love of God in word and deed! This is Christianity! Not a philosophy. Not a theory or title. But real live people in action, sharing the love of God without reserve or respect of person. It has been said that Christ did not come to give us a theology, but to offer a relationship with Him. As we participate with Christ in the sharing of His life and love we come very close to personifying the words of that song which says, They will know we are Christians by our love. Rita and I would just like to say we know the body of believers at Highlands Church are Christians by your love! Thank you.