Message
WELCOME
We extend a warm welcome to our guests and visitors.
We invite you to visit us as often as you are able, and
to become a part of our Highland family.
If you wish to become a church member,
please see or call one of the pastors.
Thank you so much for coming, and we look forward
seeing you again soon.
GIFT OF TOGETHERNESS
Organist
Tara Lorentz
George Cloud
Adult Handbells
In these quiet moments, please pray for all those who have worshipped where
you now sit; pray for those who are sitting beside you; and pray for everyone God
wants you to invite to worship.
*Call to Worship
*Hymn
Response I - Psalm 23
UMH 754
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
UMH 381
Children’s Time
Rev. Dorothy O’Quinn
11:00 am (Children will enjoy Kids Konnection, ages 3 through grade 2)
GIFT OF GIVING
Prayer
Offering
Anthem 11:00
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Sanctuary Choir
Affirmation of Faith
A Modern Affirmation
UMH 885
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH 95
Giving is an act of worship that evidences our love for the Lord.
“Your prayers and your alms have ascended
as a memorial before God” (Acts 10:4).
GIFT OF LEARNING
Scripture
John 9: 1-41
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God. Amen.
Prayer Concerns: Betsy Michalek, Suzette Reynolds, Wendy
GIFT OF PRAYING
AS YOU PREPARE YOUR HEART TO WORSHIP GOD, PLEASE TURN YOUR
ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO VIBRATE. THIS WILL ALLOW OTHERS TO WORSHIP
UNINTERRUPTED. THANK YOU!
Welcome
Highland’s Ministry and Mission
Chiming of the Hour
Acolyte 8:30
11:00
Prelude
How Can I Keep From Singing
How Well Do You See?
The Rev. Dr. Dorothy O’Quinn
NT 895
*Hymn
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
UMH 140
Silent Prayer
Prayer of Confession
Pastor: Light of the World, Maker of Visions, Spirit of Truth,
You call us to be light for the world.
People: We hide in the shadows,
afraid to let anyone see us as we really are
Pastor: You call us to see the pain of others,
to comfort the suffering
and to be channels of Your love.
People: Yet we close our eyes to the misery around us,
afraid to change the way things
have always been done.
Pastor: You call us to show Your beauty and truth,
in all that we say and in all that we do.
People: Forgive us, Holy God, when we refuse to see
the gifts You spread before us
for the healing of Your world.
Pastor : In the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven
People: In the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven.
Glory to God. Amen.
*Passing of the Peace
Prayers of the people
Leader: Jesus in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
SENDING FORTH
*Hymn
*Benediction
*Postlude
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
UMH58
Organist
*Those able, please stand
UMH denotes United Methodist hymnal
Moore Fink, Virginia Session, Gary and Jewell Rose
home. Lynn Evans, Riverview on the James. –
Rehab. Also, Robin Fillingim’s mother, Shirley
Sympathy: We express our condolences to the family of Richard
Cadieux, who went to glory on March 18th. He was the husband to
Jeanne Cadieux. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Calendar for this Week
March 26 – April 1, 2017
Sunday 9:30 am Called Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting,
Choir Room, Richard Covington, Chairperson.
10:15 am Children’s Choir practice.
12:00 pm Spaghetti Luncheon hosted by the Faithfinders Class.
Fund raiser in support of Wendy Moore Fink.
3:00 pm Blue Grass Band practice.
4:00 pm Adult Bells.
Monday: 6:00 pm Prayer meeting at Linda Coleman’s, 231 Bear Chase
Court, Colonial Heights.
6:30 pm Scouts will meet.
7:00 pm The Way at Dante’s Restaurant, Mike Tolbert,
Leader.
Tuesday: 6:30 pm Joint Finance and Board of Trustees Meeting,
Fellowship Hall.
7:00 pm Bible Study at Napoli Restaurant, Chester, Dorothy
Vincent will lead.
Wednesday: 5:30 pm Church and Community Supper. Preparing and
Serving will be Lu and Neil Knarr.
6:00 pm Prayer Service and children’s activities.
7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir rehearsal.
Thursday: 12 pm Lenten Service and luncheon Fellowship Hall –
Speaker: Rev. Shaun Smith, Pastor and Conference
Construction Manager, UM Committee on Relief,
working to rebuild Waverly, Appomattox and
Northern Neck.
2 pm Filling Backpacks at Colonial Heights Food Pantry.
5:30 pm AHG – Fellowship Hall.
6:30 pm Scouts Committee Meeting.
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12 pm Spring Lawn Spruce-Up. We will trim
brushes, mulching, weeding. Bring your tools, gloves,
etc. Rain date will be April 8th. Your help is greatly
appreciated.
Highland United Methodist Church
Adult Handbell Choir will be performing at Colonial Christian
Church, 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights, April 2nd at
12:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Your presence is requested in support
of your choir members
.
Highland Church’s Lenten Lunches 2017
Thursdays from noon to 1 pm
Theme: The Spiritual Disciplines that Guide My Life
April 6
Michelle Lindsey, pastor of Wesley Chapel
Loving God; Loving Neighbor
District Golf Tournament
The Highland United Methodist Church is hosting the 5th annual
district spring golf tournament on April 29, 2017 at 1:00 at Prince George
Golf Course. It is captain’s choice format. The cost is $25 per person.
Please call or email Gary Rose the requested information by Saturday
April 16, 2017. I will let the players know who will make up their
foursome.
Name:__________________________________________________________
Phone No._________________Score for 18 holes or Handicap__________
March 26, 2017
Fourth Sunday of Lent
11:00 am Worship in the Fellowship Hall
Thanks ,
Gary Rose
Recreation Committee Chairperson
804-520-1635
[email protected]
Easter Hydrangeas
You may purchase a Hydrangea in memory or honor of a loved
one. You also, have the option to donate to Colonial Heights
Food Bank in lieu of giving a flower, or you may participate in both
(purchasing a flower and make a contribution to CH Food Bank).
The cost of the Hydrangea will be $18.50 and deadline for ordering
is April 2, 2017.
Donor:__________________________________________________________
I will purchase ______ Hydrangea at the cost of $18.50 per plant;
Amount enclosed:___________. I will make a contribution to the CH
Food Bank with my gift of $_________ (separate from the flower
order).
In Memory_____________________________________________________
April 13 –
April 14 –
April 16 –
Coming Events
6:00 pm Seder Meal
7:00 pmTenebrae Service
7:00 am Sunrise Service
7:45 am Continental Breakfast
April 26 – 29 – Mission Trip to Waverly
May 6 –
Yard Sale
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Melody
Sovocool’s birthday, by Jerry and Ann Sovocool.
PASTORS
Rev. Dr. Dorothy McNeer O’Quinn, Senior Pastor
E-Mail: [email protected]
Rev. Mike Tolbert, Associate Pastor
E-Mail: [email protected]
In Honor________________________________________________________
Mail or give your order to Louise Frenier, 502 Chestnut Avenue,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Thank You!!
Spring Lawn Spruce-Up
We will gather at 9:00 am – 12 noon to spruce up the lawn on April 1,
2017, rain date April 8th. We will trim brushes, mulching, weeding, etc.
Bring your gloves, trimmers, etc. Your help is greatly welcome and
appreciated.
Rev. Linwood Daniel, Visitation Pastor
E-mail [email protected]
MUSICIANS
Susanna Carson Tolbert, Music Director
E-Mail: [email protected]
Linda Morris, Handbell Conductor
E-Mail: [email protected]
Matt Via, Praise Leader
E-Mail: [email protected]
Linda Kibler, Children’s Music Director
E-Mail: [email protected]
125 East Westover Avenue
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
WWW.highlandumchurch.net
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone 804-526-3870
Fax 804-526-7470