Lent begins

I apologize for the lack of updates in the past few weeks. Things are getting busy! (I know, it's a lame excuse, but it's also true...)

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, when we remember Jesus' time in the wilderness and focus on our own journey of discipleship.

Pastor Betty offers this note of invitation to all:

Lent symbolizes the journey and suffering that Christ made in response to his faithfulness to God. We come together at 7:00 a.m. on Ash Wednesday for our sacrificial breakfast. Come and begin the journey towards wholeness with the fellowship of your brothers and sisters of Highlands UMC. We will have a light breakfast followed by a worship service of communion and imposition of ashes.

This Sunday we will have a new adult Sunday school class on World Religions, taught by Barbara and Paul Brekus. Contact the church office to learn more: highlands32@aol.com.

New Members & Fellowship Hall Dedication

This Sunday we will have some new members join Highlands UMC during worship! Hope you'll all be there to celebrate as we welcome new members into our church family.

After worship, we will also celebrate the life and service of a faithful member who died last year, Elwyn Ashford. All are welcome to come for lunch provided by the Hospitality Committee as we dedicate the fellowship hall to Elwyn's memory as "Ashford Hall."