Don't forget, this Saturday is Baking for Bibles - kids, families, and adult volunteers are welcome!
When: Saturday, February 28th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Highlands United Methodist Church, fellowship hall (1st floor)
Why: The kids will spend some time baking some goodies on Saturday (Feb. 28) to sell to the people at church on Sunday, March 1, during coffee hour. The money raised will go towards purchasing Bibles for the 7-11 year old Sunday School classroom. We currently have a variety of bibles, none of which are the same. It is hard for the kids to follow along while reading the scriptures in class. Because Bibles can be expensive, the church cannot afford to buy 10 new Bibles. So, we are going to raise the money to buy them!
Other Activities: We will also play games, watch a movie, and have some coloring pages for the kids.
Come, one and all for some fun for a good cause!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Wednesday, February 25 is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the season of Lent. We walk the sometimes difficult path of discipleship with Jesus, from the desert wilderness to the cross. Easter is much more meaningful when its resurrection power has broken through from a place of acknowledging the death-dealing powers of the world.
The practice of a Lenten discipline such as fasting - whether from food or from a creature comfort, distraction, or bad habit - is not aimed at punishing the body or heaping guilt upon one's head, but instead seeks to turn our attention toward God. Some people find that adding a discipline, instead of doing without something, is more meaningful. We believe that the desire to please God is pleasing to God, and that we become what we habitually do.
Highlands UMC offers a sacrificial breakfast and service with imposition of ashes, beginning at 7am in the 2nd floor parlor. All are welcome as we reflect on this wilderness season of repentance (turning) and discipline (committed, intentional practice).
The practice of a Lenten discipline such as fasting - whether from food or from a creature comfort, distraction, or bad habit - is not aimed at punishing the body or heaping guilt upon one's head, but instead seeks to turn our attention toward God. Some people find that adding a discipline, instead of doing without something, is more meaningful. We believe that the desire to please God is pleasing to God, and that we become what we habitually do.
Highlands UMC offers a sacrificial breakfast and service with imposition of ashes, beginning at 7am in the 2nd floor parlor. All are welcome as we reflect on this wilderness season of repentance (turning) and discipline (committed, intentional practice).
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Women's Retreat 2009
All women are invited to participate in our annual Highlands UMC Women's Retreat, this year to be held at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, March 27-29. We'll carpool from the church about 3:30 p.m. on Friday and return by 1pm on Sunday.
The cost is dependent on how many women attend, but will be around $90.00, including three meals. We will bring food to share for the other meals.
This is a time of spiritual growth, fellowship and fun. We always have a theme that we explore through discussion, art, etc. We play cards, tell jokes and generally have a great time.
Please let the church know if you would like to attend. Feel free to invite a friend.
This is a time of spiritual growth, fellowship and fun. We always have a theme that we explore through discussion, art, etc. We play cards, tell jokes and generally have a great time.
Please let the church know if you would like to attend. Feel free to invite a friend.
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