The Heartbeat of Highwater

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1 The Heartbeat of Highwater Then the man said, Lord, I believe, and he worshipped him. John 9: Annual Hog Roast Thank you everyone! What an exciting hog roast this was for Highwater! We served approximately 375 to 400 people. This is one of, if not the, largest crowd served since we have been involved. Quite a few of you commented that there was a much larger crowd present for the auction this time as well. We tried a few new things with this hog roast that seem to have been effective. First, basically because of other events we moved the roast up earlier in April. Did the earlier date make it easier for folks to attend? Because of the new date we ran some of the advertising two weeks instead of one to help ensure people caught it. Did more people see the ads? We announced we would be moving from two hog roasts to one a year. Did that make this event more impacting? We moved the auction up 1 hour. Did that timing make it easier for folks to stick around and/or make the whole flow easier for people? These are just a few things we can ponder as we think about our next hog roast. How do we feel about each of these and how will we do our next one? What other changes might we make? We now have time to really think about our next hog roast and do some great things. It is exciting to think about as we seek God s direction for what He might have us do next!! A special thanks again to our committee chairs. Without you, your time, your efforts, your ideas, this event would suffer tremendously. But a special thanks also to the new folks of our church. We had a number of new people who helped a lot in some critical areas where that help was needed. Thank you! Highwater Church Serving God since 1842 Hog Roast cont. And to our youth, you are a great group! You guys have a unique maturity for your ages. Our thanks to you too! And we just have to say.can you believe Sue Baughman and her creative idea of auctioning pies that she will make later since she wasn t able to do them in her normal fashion for this roast?!?! What a lady! Thank you, Sue. As always, we would like to thank everyone for all of your help and support. We appreciate each and every one of you so much. So often people will say to us, Oh, but I didn t do much. It is all the pieces that everyone does that makes this work. Every piece counts. Every piece is appreciated. We all have times when we can do more and times when we need to back off. That is why it takes all of us and why everyone s piece is so very important. Whatever your piece was.thank you. Tom and Nancy Siegel 2011 Hog Roast Meals $ Baskets $ Market Table $ Auction $ Gross Total - $11, Thank You Everyone!! May 2011

2 Highwater Youth, Looking Good! Congratulations Graduates Graduation Sunday is June 12th Please fill out this form with information on yourself or a special someone you know and place it in the offering plate by Sunday, June 5th so we can be sure to offer our special prayers and recognition on June 12th! Name: Graduate from / of: Future Plans: Highwater Church 2 May 2011

3 5/03 Randy Anderson 5/05 Bob Yoakam 5/06 John Tulloss 5/09 Pat Hoar 5/12 Quinn Kegler 5/13 Tom Baughman 5/14 Holly McKimmins 5/17 Erika Swick 5/19 Ed Hoskinson 5/19 Jason Ratai 5/21 Jenifer Bruce 5/24 Pamela Bevier 5/24 Mary Perry 5/27 Bryan Payne 5/29 Larry Green 5/29 Jim Hover 5/29 Kyle Anderson 5/30 Shea Swick Celebrations & Concerns Prayers for those in need of healing: Betty Nash, Gayle Gibson, Ed Hoskinson, Max Crain, Avery Ellis, Ned Campbell, Bruce Claggett, Sue Baughman, Sam Preston, Mary Jo Branstool, John Stout, Dick Holland, Barb Ralston, Zach Hamilton, Nellene Legg, Lois Torh, Paul Bailey, Merl & Kay Davis, Torie Grace, Mary Fowler, Eric White, Linda Metcalf, Brendon Straley, Rudy Libertini, Patricia Landon, Highwater Search Committee, We pray for all who are in some way affected by our recent Natural Disasters 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. We remember: Dudley Ratai Terry Crain Steve Hall 5/31 Joann Torren Happy Anniversary This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 5/06 Tom & Connie Baughman 5/11 Larry & Susan Steele 5/20 Hugh & Mary Field 5/20 Nathan & Rita Kerr Hog Roast 2011 Rub a dub dub, here s Larry in the Tub! Below are the 2nd Place winners in our youth category at our 1st Annual Corn Hole Tournament. They can t wait for a chance at 1st Place! Highwater Church 3 May 2011

4 Welcome to the Family! We received into our church family the following new members on Palm Sunday. Please introduce yourselves and make them welcome. Mrs. Gwen Crain 255 N. Jefferson St Utica, OH Home: Gwen is married to Randy and they have a son, Max, who attends Jr High School. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen & Marsh Barna 3753 Homer Rd NW Utica, OH Home: Stephen and Marsha have two adult children. Mrs. Jennifer Snyder 172 Brandywine Dr. Apt. C Westerville, OH Home: Jennifer is married to David and they are expecting their first child in May Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Jennifer Piper 270 Dutch Lane NE Newark, OH Home: Michael and Jennifer have three children; Hayden, Emma, and Brandon. The Snyder Family Highwater Church The Piper Family 4 Gwen & Max Crain The Barna Family May 2011

5 Pastor Ed s Corner Dear friends in Christ, Isaiah 61: 1,3 The Lord has anointed me...to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning. Praise is powerful! When Scottish pastor, Robert Murray McCheyne was troubled with a coldness of heart toward the things of the lord, he would sing the praises of God until he felt revived in his spirit. Those in his household were often able to tell what hour he awoke because he began the day with a Psalm of praise. One day while he was trying to prepare his heart for preaching, he wrote in his journal: Is it the desire of my heart to be made holy? Lord, you know all things. I ve felt so much deadness. Toward evening I revived. Got a calm spirit through (singing psalms) and prayer. McCheyne had been uplifted by praising God. Perhaps you have felt as if you have been mired in what John Bunyan called the slough of despond. Lift a song of praise to the Lord. The psalm is said, I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever. (89:1). When we do that, the praise will flow, not only from our lips, but also from our hearts. The Lord delights to give thr oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. (Isa. 67:3) Yes, it is good to sing praises to our God - at all times. (Ps. 147:1) Cheryl and I will be looking for you next Sunday in worship. Happy Memorial Day - Monday, May 29th Play Ball!!! Membership & Outreach Ministry Plan a Trip to see the Clippers Saturday, June 25th At Huntington Park Please see the sign-up sheet at church or call Janet Goodman at Final cost will depend on how many sign up to be a part of this favorite American past time. Catch the Fun Sign up to come! Below - Everyone had a great time at the 1st Annual Corn Hole Tournament. Stay tuned for the next date!!! God bless you, Rev Ed Sunday, May 8th Highwater Church 5 May 2011

6 Vacation Bible School 2011 Sunday July 10 th Thursday July 14 th 5:30-6:00pm - Dinner 6:00-8:00pm - VBS For all kids Preschool - entering 6th grade 1 Corinthians 1:9 - God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. We re heading for the beach! And we re going to have a blast! Digging into God s promises we will find - God is Faithful God Provides God is Powerful God has a Plan God is ever Present Spread the Word..All welcome! Registration forms available Soon! Children s Church News: It s going to be a BEACH BLAST!!! Vacation Bible School is coming July 10 th -14 th VBS is for children in Pre-K - entering 6th grade. Again this year we will have dinner for all children beginning at 5:30pm. The VBS program will begin at 6:00. We will be collecting food and money for the Utica Food Pantry as our local mission project. We will also be making cookies to support the national pediatric cancer charity called Cookies for Cancer and selling them at the VBS Family Picnic on Sunday, July 17 th. Kids in Pre-K through entering 3 rd grade will be heading to the beach for an exciting VBS curriculum that will be Digging into God s Promises, Provisions, Power, Plan and Presence. Every night there will be a bible story told by our evening guest storyteller, great crafts, fun songs, exciting games and a special video. Kids entering 4 th -6 th grades will get to participate in a little different version of VBS. They will still learn all about God s Promises, Provisions, Power, Plan and Presence, but through the lens of mission work for their church family, their community and their country. They will be participating in 2 mission trips during the week. One will be to perform yard work for a member of the church. The other will be to deliver and stock the shelves of the Utica Food Pantry with the food that has been collected all week at VBS. They will also head up the Cookies for Cancer missions project. It s going to be another busy and exciting week of VBS this year. If you would like to volunteer please see Mary Jane Burgess or Shelley Payne and we ll get you plugged in. There are few other opportunities to make as big an impact in the life of a child than VBS! Dates to remember: May 8th 11:45 - Christian Education Meeting May 8th Joyful Noise performs Highwater Church 6 May 2011

7 Where To Be and When Who to call with ideas and questions Care Ministry Melanie Shipley Christian Education Mary Jane Burgess Meeting Sun May 8 11:45a.m. Fellowship Ministry Daniela Rowe Gayle Gibson Membership & Outreach Ministry Janet Goodman Missions Ministry Mike & Laura Laughlin Meeting Sun May 1-11:45a.m. Music and Worship Ministry Janine Shipley Kathy Preston Meeting TBA Trustees Bob Rowe Peggy Green WISH Becky Campbell WISH II Quilt Janine Shipley Bible Studies Monday Noon in the library Monday Evenings at 6:45p.m. WISH II Quilt Wed, May 11th 7:00p.m. At Church Council Meeting Thursday, May 19th 7:00p.m. Zumba Tuesdays & Thursdays in the Legg Center 6-7pm Bring a friend and dance to get fit! Only $5 per class The Prayer Path is available for your use Daily. 5/02 Dennis & Brenda Cox host at church 5/09 Bob & Daniela Rowe s, 4270 Marion Rd 5/16 Rosie Shipley s, 8696 Marion Rd 5/23 Larry & Debbie Smetts, 8994 Northridge Rd Currently we are studying the Bible Doctrine of God. Any time is a good time to join us! All Welcome!! 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. At this time crackers and spaghetti are needed. Anything and everything from Highwater is always greatly appreciated!! Also, greatly enjoyed are leisurely items such as books and magazines you have already read, and puzzles you have completed and are wondering what to do with them now. 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, May 7th at the Lighthouse on the Hill on Rte 62 across from Branstool s Orchard at 8:00a.m. The Little Red Wagon Pick-up for Utica Food Pantry Sunday, May 29th. Please have your non-perishables ready!! Nursery Schedule 5/01 Elise & Susan Stone 5/08 Cathy Bero & Tanner MacLachlan 5/15 Julie VanWey & Gwen Crain 5/22 Becky Campbell & Kathy Preston 5/29 Cathy Bero & Tanner MacLachlan 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! Highwater Church 7 May 2011

8 Highwater Congregational U.C.C Dutch Lane Rd. Newark, OH Phone Sunday Schedule Worship - 8:30 & 10:30a.m. Faith Formation - 9:30a.m. Children s Church - 10:30a.m. The UCC has two camps in Ohio, and offers over fifty different camp opportunities. See information on bulletin board or call Elli Kalas at Highwater Church has some camp scholarships available. Camps begin June 19th! WISH to Host Homer Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 21st 7:00p.m. Mark Your Calendar VBS July 10-14! More details inside Rev. Ed Lopeman, Minister eclopeman@yahoo.com Phone : (h) (c) Debra Smetts, Secretary & Newsletter Editor highchurch@windstream.net Phone : WE RE ON THE WEB! Check us out! Flowers for the month of May are donated by Edsel & Carolyn Blackburn in memory of Evelyn Petty and Okla Blackburn Acolytes for May: Elise & Drake Stone, Alli Burgess & Megan Payne, Rebekah & James Kalas, Rachel & Sara Vaughan, and Emma & Brandon Piper Office Hours : Did You Know? Tuesday 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Most 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. WISH Dinner / Meeting Monday, May 9th 6:30p.m. Olive Garden in Heath The Little Red Wagon Pick-up for Utica Food Pantry Sunday, May 29. Please have your non-perishables ready!! Giving & Attendance 3/27 $ 2, /03 2, Need Weekly for Budget $2, YTD $