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1 Volume XI, Issue IX September, 2015 Highlands Highlights Memorial A memorial service was held at Highlands on August 15th for Emilia Coker's father, Tata George Legume. Tata was a man of principles, firm, fair, consistent, selfless, who always saw the good in others. He was also very generous, with a great sense of humor. He will be missed but never forgotten by his friends and family of 7 children, and 21 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Soup Nite Inside this issue: The service was well attended by Emilia's family, and they sang the songs with passion. The children and grandchildren read scripture, poems, and grandson, Thomas, played Sonata OP.100-1st Movement by Anton Dvorak in memory of his grandfather on his violin. Pastor Mark gave a message from 2 Timothy, and encouraged all that were there to be reminded of the faith that was evident in Tata's life. The family gathered in the fellowship hall after the service for a dinner in memory of Tata. Friends and family were able to share favorite memories From the Pastor 2 MMO 3 Ladies Tea 4 Worship, Men s Association, WOC 5 2nd Pres. WOC Annual meeting 6 Youth, 125th Anniversary celebration, Missions 7 Calendar 9 Our August menus were as follows: August 10th, first day of school and we served Chop Suie. This was our crock pot meal. August 24th, we served Meat Loaf with Summer Squash casserole. This was prepared at church. We are moving and shaking!!! So excited to see what God does each Monday we serve. We have been mightily blessed. Sept 14th. Menu to be announced later. over a delicious meal. Sam & Emilia are very thankful to be a part of the Highlands family and for being able to celebrate the life of her father with friends and family in our beautiful building. Sept 28th is our 3rd Anniversary BBQ celebration we will be serving hamburgers and cheese dogs Thank you for all you do and your willingness to serve. In Christ, Carrie Macaluso Special points of interest: Sept 10-7:30pm Deacons Meeting Sept 12 10am-2pm Ladies Tea Sept 13-9am Sunday School for all ages Sept 14 -Soup Nite 4-7pm Sept 17-7pm Session meeting Sept 19-9am Men s Association & WOC Meeting Sept 28-6pm Soup Nite Anniversary Cook Out

2 From the Pastor Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) This year we ve focused a lot on faith because it s the essence of what it means to be the children of God. The Bible teaches us a lot about faith but I wonder if we ve ever looked at the various ways in which the word itself is used throughout the Scriptures. Sometimes the word for faith as it s used in the Bible refers to a system of doctrine that summarizes our beliefs. We see this in the Book of Jude and verse 3 where the author states: Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. In this sense we can see that faith describes all that we believe and live. We might call this systematic theology, or the Westminster Confession of Faith, or any other such summary of Christian doctrine. There are other places where faith is more personal and yet still offer us some insight into various other meanings. In the Book of Ephesians, chapter 2 and beginning in verse 8 we re told: For it is by grace you have been saved through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. In this instance faith is the vehicle through which grace is experienced and salvation is bestowed. And did you notice how the very faith upon which we act is also a gift from God? That s why we say that all we are and have is by grace. Although there may be other aspects of faith as written in the pages of Scripture there is one truth we must always grasp and that is how faith points to something outside of ourselves. In other words, faith always has an object to which it points. In the Gospel of John, chapter 20 and on verses 30-31, the Beloved Disciple writes these words: Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. You see, it s really all about genuine faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. That s what the writer to the Hebrews is telling us when he reminds us that faith is being sure and certain of those things we cannot see but still believe because God has written it all down in His Word. What God desires most from us is that we trust Him in every aspect of life, believing that He is faithful to keep His word, and living our lives accordingly as He has told us in the pages of Scripture. Pastor Mark Page 2 HIGHL A NDS HI G HLI G HTS

3 How well do you know the Bible? It has been said that you can choose your friends but not your relatives. Good, bad or ugly describes many of the following, What do you know about these? 1. Who was Noah s greatgrandfather? 2. How are Easter and Mordecai related? 3. Who were the sons of Zebedee? 4. What king was Mephibosheth s grandfather? 5. How was Joab, the commander of David s army, related to David? 6. Who was married to Elimelech and had sons named Mahlon and Chilion? 7. Who was king David s greatgrandmother? 8. How many siblings did Abram have, and what were their names? 9. Who offered to sacrifice his daughter to God? 10. Whose son was Maher-shalalhash-baz? The answers to these questions will be found on the back page of this newsletter. Guess who this couple is This summer we have all enjoyed learning more about our members at the meet and greet after worship. We thought it would be fun to continue learning a little something about each member in the newsletter each month with a fun little game. Can you guess who s favorite hobby s are music, soccer, track and field, and his wife enjoys cosmetology and music? Submitted by, Paul McInnish Answers will be found on the back page Preschool has started! The school year is off to a great start. The new students and their families gathered in the fellowship hall for open house, and were introduced to Pastor Mark, and Bob Statham, chairman of the board. They then went to their classrooms, and met their teachers and fellow classmates. The students are excited to be back at school, and are anticipating the fun they will have at preschool this year! Please continue to pray for this ministry outreach of Highlands. V OLU ME XI, ISSU E IX Page 3

4 Time to register for the Ladies Tea Kelly Greer co-founded Gwinnett Magazine in 1997 and served as publisher for over sixteen years. She is currently Director of Development for Eagle Ranch Children's Home in Flowery Branch helping families find hope and healing. A working mom, ministry leader and faith warrior, Kelly loves to inspire and encourage women with the Truth of Gods Word - believing that the best is yet to come for all of us. Kelly is a woman after Gods own heart and believes that a victorious and joyful life is available for all who are courageous enough to seek it. Kelly serves on the board at Fusion Church and many non profits in our area. She lives in Buford with her 11 year old daughter, Gracie and numerous pets in various stages of life. Highlands Church Ladies Tea We would like the pleasure of your company... Guest Speaker-Kelly Greer "Women Celebrating Christ" September 12, :00-2:00 Register online at $5.00 contribution will go to our Community Outreach program: Highlands Soup Nite, partners with SE Gwinnett Food CoOp Highlands Presbyterian Church 830 Grayson Parkway Grayson, GA Page 4 HIGHL A NDS HI G HLI G HTS

5 Unity in Worship & Deeper Relationships Through Combined Worship The Worship & Music Ministry Team thanks you for your support of the summer combined worship times. Highlands has grown closer to one another this summer. The Meet and Greet has helped to deepen the bonds we share with one another in Christ. The Combined Worship has brought the members together to fill the sanctuary with songs of praise and worship and hearts that seek to worship and glorify our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This has brought about a spirit of unity that has encouraged each one to honor and glorify God. The combined worship service has been so well received, that both the Session and the Worship & Music Ministry Team would like to continue coming together as the family of God to worship at 10 am each Sunday morning. Beginning Sunday September 13 th, Sunday School will resume at 9:00 am to be followed by the 10:00 Worship Service and there will also be a short coffee and fellowship time after the 10 am service. The Dye/O Farrel class will begin a new series on the book of Daniel. The Highlanders class will continue their study on the book of Acts. Highlands Men s Association Although we are still dealing with the hot temperatures of summer, plans are already in the works for the Fall Festival BBQ. The BBQ sale will be held on Saturday, October 31, so we are planning some events that will coincide with Halloween. As usual, we will be placing a sign-up sheet at the church for the various jobs and times during the day. We need your help! Please sign up and help with this important fundraiser for Breakfast 9am Meeting September 19 the church. The money raised is used for projects around the church, assisting with the Youth Program, and other needs that may arise. The next Thank you, Stan Whitaker meeting will be held on September 19 to make final plans. Please make plans to attend. WOC Please invite your lady friends, neighbors and family members to join us for the Ladies Tea on Sept 12th. Register on line as soon as possible. Our weekly Bible study will get started on Sept 15th.at 7pm. This is always a wonderful time of fellowship and study. V OLU ME XI, ISSU E IX We will join the men on the 19th for breakfast and then separate for our meeting to work on plans for the events we are doing. The Annual Meeting of Women s Ministries of Second Presbytery is on Saturday, October 3, information and a registration form will be on the next page. We will be helping with a luncheon for the 125th Anniversary celebration on Sunday Oct 25th. We will also be helping with a kids carnival and bake sale for the BBQ on the 31st. Sharon Edmondson is leading an event to help those in the nursing home this Christmas and quarterly this coming year. There is a need for a lot of volunteers for all these projects. Thank you for your willingness to serve, Carole Sexton Page 5

6 2015 Annual Meeting Women s Ministries of Second Presbytery Greetings Ladies of Second Presbytery, Skylyn Drive Presbyterian Church (formerly Spartanburg ARP Church) cordially invites you to the Annual Meeting of Women s Ministries of Second Presbytery on Saturday, October 3, Registration will begin at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall of the church where a continental breakfast will be served. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am. We are pleased to have Representative Trey Gowdy and his wife as our speakers. The cost of the meeting will be a $5.00 registration fee and $5.00 for lunch, for a total of $10.00 per person. A registration form is attached. Please feel free to make copies of this letter and share with your Women s Ministries programs. We encourage as many of you as are able to attend this meeting. Cherry Murph Conference Chair REGISTRATION: Skylyn Drive Presbyterian Church 1801 Skylyn Drive Spartanburg, SC (864) Name Address Telephone Name of Church Please respond to: Cherry Murph, 1110 Humphries Road, Cowpens, SC Home phone: (864) cherrymurph@gmail.com Page 6 HIGHL A NDS HI G HLI G HTS

7 YOUTH NEWS This summer has been a great one for the Highlands Youth! We participated in lots of activities and had a great summer of fun, fellowship, and service. In July we had our first daytime lock-in which went great - we played frisbee golf, video games, grilled out, and went swimming! It was a ton of fun! We also went on our mission trip to Abbeville, SC to do Widow's Ministry. We did a ton of work and got to visit and pray with many widows. They really appreciated the youth coming and listening to their stories, helping out around the house, and visiting with them! Thank you to everyone who prayed for us and supported us on this trip! We are so excited to start back the school year and get back into the routine of Wednesday nights! We have a lot of Seniors this year so please be in prayer for them throughout the year as they strive to finish their last year of high school well! Thank you, Chris McCoy 125th Anniversary Celebration How has God used Highlands to impact your life? Highlands is celebrating 125 years of glorifying God! We would like to compile a book about how God has impacted your life! We would like every member, past and present to submit a picture and a story of how God has used Highlands in your life. God may have used Highlands to impact your life in many ways, so please submit just one or two specific stories. This book will be an encouragement to all who read it and a testimony to what an amazing God we have, and how He has used Highlands to change so many lives! These hardbound books will be available to anyone who would like to purchase one. The cost will depend on how many stories are submitted. More information will be available as the stories are submitted. Submit a story, and have your name go down in the pages of history! Missions Please be in prayer for the Missions Team as we meet to discuss plans to hold a Missions Conference at Highlands. We are in the process of coordinating speakers for this weekend event so we do not have a schedule for you quite yet. For updates you can check the church's website or Facebook page or just ask one of the Mission Team members: Sal Macaluso, Rob Kuykendall, Leah Avitable, Bonnie Hornby, Frank Sexton V OLU ME XI, ISSU E IX Page 7

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9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1MMO 2 MMO 3 MMO 4 5 Jan Wingfield 7AM Men's Prayer Breakfast 5:30 Bell Practice 6:15 Choir Practice 6:30 Youth 7:00 Dinner 7:30 Bible Study 6 Emily Caughman, Paul McInnish 10:00 Worship 7 Labor Day 8 MMO 7AM Men's Prayer Breakfast 9 MMO Emilie Winfield 5:30 Bell Practice 6:15 Choir Practice 6:30 Youth 10 MMO 7:30pm Deacon meeting Ladies Tea 10am-2pm 11:00 Fellowship 7:00 Dinner 7:30 Bible Study 13 9:00 SS 10:00 Worship 11:00 Fellowship 14 MMO Mary Mobley 15 MMO Charles Ittner 7AM Men's Prayer Breakfast 16 MMO 5:30 Bell Practice 6:15 Choir Practice 6:30 Youth 7:00 Dinner 7:30 Bible Study 17 MMO Margot Lusby 7pm Session meeting amMen s Association & WOC meeting Ladies Bible Study 7PM 20 9:00 SS 10:00 Worship 11:00 Fellowship 21 MMO 22 MMO Ethan West 7AM Men's Prayer Breakfast 23 MMO Linda Chesney 5:30 Bell Practice 6:15 Choir Practice 6:30 Youth 24 MMO 25 Leah Avitabile 26 Ladies Bible Study 7PM 7:00 Dinner 7:30 Bible Study 27 9:00 SS 10:00 Worship 11:00 Fellowship 28 MMO Carol Merck 29 MMO 7AM Men's Prayer Breakfast Ladies Bible Study 7PM 30 MMO 5:30 Bell Practice 6:15 Choir Practice 6:30 Youth 7:00 Dinner 7:30 Bible Study V OLU ME XI, ISSU E IX Page 9

10 Worship Times And Activities Sunday: 9:00 AM Sunday School for all Ages 9:30 AM Choir Practice 10:00 AM Combined Worship 11:00 AM Fellowship Tuesday: 7AM Men's Prayer Breakfast at Main Street Restaurant on Hwy 78 in Snellville 7:00 PM Ladies Weekly Bible Study Wednesday: 5:30 PM Bell Practice 6:15 PM Choir practice 6:30 PM Youth 7:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Bible Study Important Phone Numbers (770) Phone (770) Fax Pastor: Mark Hornby Youth Pastor: Chris McCoy Music Director: Bonnie Hornby Secretary : Alexia Cundey Saturday: 9:00 AM Fellowship Breakfast (Periodically) 9:45 AM Highlands Men s Association & WOC meeting The answer to guess who this couple is Omar and Sharon Edmondson Highlands Highlights September, 2015 Newsletter Candle Lighters: Sept 6 Nate Edmondson Sept 13 John Mark Avitabile Sept 20 Nate Edmondson Sept 27 John Mark Avitabile CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Warmly Welcoming our Members & Visitors each week: Sept 6 Charles Roberts, Earl Thomas, Hal Gill, Paul McInnish Sept 13 Annetta Harper, John Lovern, John Avitabile Sept 20 George O Farrell, Stan Whitaker, Bill Houston, Lee Hunt Sept 27 John Avitabile, Bill Wright, Russell Smith 1. Enoch (Genesis 5:22-29) 2. They were cousins (Easter 2:7) 3. James & John (Mathew 4:21-22) 4. Saul (2 Samuel 9:6) 5. Joab was David s nephew, his sister s son (Chronicles 2:12-16; 1 Samuel 26:6) 6. Naomi (Ruth 1:2) 7. Rahab (Matthew 1:5 NIV) 8. Three-Nahor, Haran(Genesis 11:27) Sarai (Genesis 20:12) 9. Jephthah ( Judges 11:30-31,34) 10. Isaiah ( Isaiah 8:3)