I don't know if anyone out there in cyberspace is still checking in at this site, since I've been so delinquent in updating it for the past six months. I apologize; life has been very busy!
This week is
Holy Week, when we remember the last week of Jesus' life, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey - forming a powerfully humble contrast to the imperial procession of Caesar entering on his fine horse at the other end of the city - to his death on the cross, and then Easter Sunday's joyful news of Resurrection.
This year Highlands is holding a
Good Friday service, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. We will reflect on the Seven Last Words (sayings) of Christ through word and song. All are welcome to this contemplative service remembering Jesus' final hours on the cross.
Easter Sunday (April 8), we are offering a
Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., followed by our
Service of Resurrection and Communion at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome, not only in the church but also at the table. We will be blessed by violin, organ, and extra choir members in our musical praise, and we close worship by singing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's
Messiah. Please join us for this joyful celebration!
Coming soon:
Tuesday, April 10: Administrative Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. Very important meeting with updates from our committee chairs and the beginning discussion of leadership training.
Sunday, April 15: Pastor Kerry will preach on
"Getting in Touch with Reality." The Highlands Worship Band will provide some of our music. All are welcome.
Sunday, April 22, Earth Day: Highlands UMC will observe
Evolution Sunday,
celebrating the earth God has given us, the science that informs us, and the faith that inspires us. Pastor Betty will preach. Sacred dance to James Weldon Johnson's poem, "The Creation," and jazz musician Lee Ann Gott bring special elements to our worship.
At Highlands UMC, all people are truly welcome, regardless of age, race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration or employment status, educational background, income level, ability/disability, marital/family situation, political party, favorite color, or preferred style of dress. We hope you will join us soon!
