The Heartbeat of Highwater

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1 The Heartbeat of Highwater The Lord said, You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Back by popular demand. Highwater Hoops March Madness! Sunday, March 1st a Sunday of basketball excitement! Your age does not matter. If you play let s put all that talent on display! Depending on how many people are interested, we ll put together 2 or 4 teams. If you are interest in playing please see the sign up sheet in the binder or contact Pastor Scott. If you are more of a fan, don t worry we ll sell court-side seats and raise some money for this summer s youth activities. Details will follow, but expect to see some action soon. Sara takes the trophy for the favorite chili while Joy is favorite in our Zuppa category! Valentines Dinner Hosted by the Highwater Youth Sunday, February 15th 5:30 Hors d oeuvres 6:00 Dinner Donations to benefit Youth Activities throughout the year Please see signup sheet in church binder or call Highwater Church Serving God since 1842 February 2015

2 Happy Birthday to: 2/01 Susan Stone 2/02 Lareese Marston 2/02 Tralie Storts 2/04 Bev Yaokam 2/04 Brandon Piper 2/05 Gabe Kegler 2/07 Jacey Snyder 2/11 Linda Metcalf 2/12 Elise Stone 2/13 Lisa Kegler 2/14 Emma Swick 2/15 Jim Farmer 2/15 Madden Magers 2/16 Stout VanWey 2/23 David Keener 2/24 Austin Campbell 2/25 Mike Shipley 2/26 Larry Baughman 2/26 Tim Shipley 2/26 Shelby Kerr 2/27 Stacy Bowman Celebrations & Concerns Prayers for those in need of healing: Betty Nash, Dave Nash, Gayle Gibson, Paul Harris, Carolyn Claggett, Bruce Claggett, Bob Tucker, Becky Wright, Goldie Campbell, Amy Kerr, Betty Bruce, Sue Steele, Jim Farmer, JoAnn Gault, Tom Siegel, John Stout, Miriam Thayer, Sharon Mummey, Mark Frick, Carl Richards, Evajean Greenlun, Richard Preston, Stewart Krulikoski & Family, Theresa Gonda, Marsha King, Sydney Davis, Mike Aldridge, Larry Humphrey, Heather Sherman, Beverly Morrow, Mark Gibson, Nancy Bowersock, Richard Rowe, Susan Brown, Allan Large, Bill Shaw, Hugh Dick, Valerie Talty Continued prayers: For those who serve in our armed forces and all of their families, as well as those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Happy Anniversary! 2/05 Mike & Viki Cooper 2/05 David & Jennifer Snyder 2/07 Scott & Beth Swick 2/08 Jim & Becky Lloyd 2/26 Bertie & Robert Dell February 16th February 17th Everyone is invited to IHOP in Heath on Rte 79(Hebron Rd) (Between Giant Eagle and Best Buy) Highwater has reserved a room Join us at 6:30p Highwater Church 2 February 2015

3 2015. is off to the usual start, as January brings with it dreary days and bitterly cold nights. A rare nice day means that temperatures might peak into the 40s, and seeing the sun is almost unsettling. Like many of you, we ve had influenza and the stomach flu in our house. And yet, I have to say, things are really crackling at Highwater. The past few Sundays have really been very lively you could say that we ve had lots of visitors, lots of children in worship, and lots of people starting the new year off right, in worship and service to God. While all of these are true, I would say that they are symptoms of the same cause the Holy Spirit active and alive in our lives. And isn t that what we come for, why we worship? I think so! So, I can t wait to see what might be happening next. We have made many good plans for the coming months, as we head down that Lenten road, preparing heart and soul for Holy Week and Easter. We don t get too far ahead of ourselves, as the Lenten journey is good and worthwhile on its own. Please stay disciplined and faithful to the church great things are happening at the church, and I note it as I lock up the doors and head for home early Sunday afternoons, that I inevitably have a big smile on my face. Good things are happening here thank you, Lord! If you haven t been in worship this year you need to come back, and bring your own presence and gifts to the church again. Peace, Pastor Scott Promises Romans 15:13 (The Voice) 13 I pray that God, the source of all hope, will infuse your lives with an abundance of joy and peace in the midst of your faith so that your hope will overflow through the power of the Holy Spirit Highwater Women s Retreat (The Retreat is open to all Women of Highwater. (Girl friends, daughters, sisters, mothers, aunts, and nieces are welcome to join in.) At Indian Bear Lodge Friday, March 13th Sunday, March 15th Please sign-up and make payment by February 22nd $25 Saturday Day No Overnight $100 Any Overnight Call Debbie Smetts with any questions, Friday will be a more relaxed fellowship time with a short devotional, some group games, pizza and salad for dinner, chick-flicks, white elephant exchange and conversation. Sessions will be Saturday and Sunday morning. Survivor Sisters will be revealed on Saturday afternoon. Donuts and fruit will be available for breakfast and a light lunch of soup, salad and bread will be served. We will have Tea Time with God as we share in the book discussion. (Title TBA soon!) More details will be coming soon! SIGN UP!! I promise it will be great! Highwater Church 3 February 2015

4 2015 Lenten Series: Adult Confirmation While confirmation class was in swing last school year, several people remarked that they wished that we could do a confirmation class for adults so you could brush up on the basics of the Christian faith. Well, your dreams are about to come true! Each Wednesday during Lent, we will gather and utilize some of the materials that I used with last year s confirmands. These materials lend themselves to excellent conversation and are quite fun to work with. During the course, we will become excellent conversation and prayer partners, and explore and learn to think about faith differently. Here are the topics we will be covering: The study will take place in the narthex from 6:30-7:30p February 25 The Bible Who Wrote the Bible God or Humans? Why Does the Bible Contradict Itself at Times? Is the New Testament More Important than the Old Testament? March 4 Creed How Can God be Three-In-One? Is the Holy Spirit a Person or Wind or Fire or What? (Discussion of Covenant) March 11 Jesus Did Jesus Know He Was God? Do I Have to Believe that Jesus Performed Miracles? Is Believing in Jesus the Only Way to Heaven? March 18 Discipleship Why Should I Follow Jesus Can t I Just Say I Believe in Him? Why Should I Pray When God Doesn t Answer All My Prayers? Can I be a Christian without Going to Church? March 25 Other Beliefs Why Are There So Many Different Religions? Why Are There So Many Different Christian Churches? (Discussion of the United Church of Christ) April 1 Tough Questions What does it mean to be Born Again? Is it Okay to be Angry with God? Why does God let Bad Things Happen? Easter Sunday April 5th 8:30a Service 9:30a Easter Brunch 10:30a Service Other Dates to note through Lent Ash Wednesday February 18th Service in Sanctuary 7:00p Maundy Thursday April 2nd Beginning with a Potluck in the Legg Center at 6:30p Good Friday April 3rd All Invited to St John s In Newark Look for details in the bulletin. Highwater Church 4 February 2015

5 Who to call with ideas and questions Moderator Melanie Shipley Council Care Ministry Meeting Mary Jo Layman Thursday, Christian Education February 19th Debbie Smetts :00p.m. Fellowship Ministry Allyson Patton Membership & Outreach Ministry Kevin Campbell Kathy Preston Missions Ministry Mark & Lisa McKimmins Music and Worship Ministry Nancy Schmidt Sue Steele Stewardship Ministry Bill Goodman Treasurer Jack Schmidt Trustees Peggy Green WISH Becky Campbell WISH II Quilt Janine Shipley WISH II Quilt Wednesday- February 11th 7:00p The Prayer Path is available for your Bible Studies Monday Noon in the church library (please follow scripture from evening study group below) See Bulletin or web site for any changes and cancellations. Making Sense of the Bible Chapters And Scripture Study Feb 2nd: Chapters 1-3 Genesis 3 Feb 9th: Chapters Kings 25 Feb 16th: Chapters 7-9 Galatians 1 & 1 Timothy 1 Feb 23rd: Chapters John 6:28-59 Food pantry items are always welcomed and a collection container is located in the Narthex. However, it would be great if everyone could remember to bring an item to be collected on the last Sunday of each month. Anything and everything from Highwater is always greatly appreciated!! Also, we continue to collect 'change for change'. A jar is located in the Narthex. Please consider dropping some pocket change into the jar. Missions will allocate the collection to coordinate with the church's current missions project. Thank you for your ongoing support as we help our neighbors in need. Men s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, February 7th See you at the Lighthouse on the Hill on Rte 62 across from Branstool s Orchard at 8:00a.m. Thank You Highwater! Our Little Red Wagon will be collecting again on Sunday, February 22nd. Please have your non-perishables ready. Monetary donations are always welcome. Nursery Schedule 2/01 Open 2/08 Jim & Terri Andrews 2/15 Open 2/22 Dave & Jen Snyder Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early, and if possible, grab a friend or another family member to help you - it s easier with 2 people! Please see the bulletin for an updated list. Women s Ensemble If you are interested in joining this group, we plan to meet Wednesday evenings at the church at 7:00p Through lent it will be 7:30p so you can attend the Lent Study before practice : ) Highwater Church 5 February 2015

6 In the Nursery This Month 2/01 Open, 2/08 Jim & Terri Andrews 2/15 Open, 1/25 Dave & Jen Snyder Please sign up to help. (Nursery staff please plan to be available at 10:15a for those who might arrive early and remain until 10:45a.m. for those that may be running late. Two people are better than one, so grab a friend if you need help. Thank you.) The nursery will be staffed with a volunteer for Pre-K and under children. Teaching the BUGS in February 2/1 Elli & Bekah Kalas, 2/8 Janine & Ashley Shipley 2/15 Kathy Preston & Lisa McKimmins, 2/22 Janine & Ashley Shipley Teaching the TIGERs in February 2/1 Molly Keller & Karen Holt, 2/8 Debbie Smetts & Peggy Green 2/15 Allyson & Brad Patton 2/22 Beth Schieber & Becky Campbell Bible Lessons: 2/1 Teaching and Healing - Mark 1:21-28, 2/8 Jesus Heals - Mark 1: /15 The Transfiguration - Mark 9:2-9, 2/22 Noah s Ark - Genesis 6-9 Middle School Meets Upstairs with Mr. Zach on 2/8 & 2/15 February Youth Activities - 2/1 MS Activity 11:30a-1p 2/22 TIGERs Activity Night 6-7:30p Highwater Church 6 February 2015

7 Laughter and smiles abound at the last Lock-In of 2014! Looking forward to more of the same in 2015! Bob still has the hottest chili but now he has the. coolest hat! Highwater Church 7 February 2015

8 Highwater Congregational U.C.C Dutch Lane Rd. Newark, OH Phone Sunday Schedule Worship - 8:30 & 10:30a.m. Sunday School - 10:30a.m. For God so loved the world, That he gave His only BegottEn SoN That whoever Believeth In Him Should Not perish, But have Everlasting life. Pastor Scott Schieber, Minister schieber@columbus.rr.com Phone : (h) (c) Zach Cornelius, Youth Coordinator zcornelius500@columbus.rr.com Phone: Debra Smetts, Secretary & Newsletter Editor highchurch@windstream.net Phone : Mark McKimmins, Moderator WE RE ON THE WEB! Check us out! Did You Know? Greeting us with the love of Christ in the month of February are Brad, Allyson, Nick and Kaylee Patton. Acolytes for February are: Jimmy & Maggie Gibson, Dominic & Bella Webb, Nick Patton & Kamden Walker and Hayden & Emma Piper. Office Hours : Mondays : 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Planning an Event? Use the LEGG Center Call Peggy Green at for rates, information and to reserve your date. And, if you want to use Highwater s tables, chairs, or other assets, please be sure to check first, and sign them out with both a departure date and a due-back date. Peace, Hope, Faith, Love, Joy Through Giving & Attendance 12/28 $3, /04 2, /11 2, /18 2, /25 3, We Need $2, Weekly to achieve our yearly budget. YTD we are under budget by -$450.00