Highland Hope UMC, Highland Illinois 8/21/2011 Weekly Announcements

1. WELCOME to HIGHLAND HOPE United Methodist Church

2. 2011–

3. FELLOWSHIP TIME Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

4. KID’S KINGDOM Offered during the Celebration Service for children Pre-K through 2nd grade. Children and assigned youth helpers will be dismissed during the service. **Parents – please pick up your child upstairs following the service!

5. Highland Hope is committed to protecting our children and youth by having all volunteers complete a background check. If you volunteer in any area, please go to the church website and click on the secure link to complete your background check.

6. RESTLESS Living aware of my need for Jesus Current sermon series for July/August 2011

8. Mixed vegetables

10. Graham crackers

11. Saltine crackers

12. Brownie mix**chili beans

13. Kleenex/toilet paperGrocery list for Food Pantry

14. BacktoSundaySchool Every Sunday!

15. ACCESS service – Saturdays at 6:30 pm

16. 9:30 am for all ages!

18. Hope Rush RAISING UP SPIRITUAL HOOLIGANS Sunday, August 21st BOTH GROUPS – 5:00 pm Finalize plans for Youth Sunday! WELCOME New 7th graders!!

19. “Choices” Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: at Jeri’s house (9th – 12th grade) Bring your Bibles!!

20. Wednesdays at 1900 hours Contact John Tierney 654-5458 jctierney@charter.net

22. 34 Week Commitment (Mondays – 6:30 – 9 pm)

24. Highland Hope Camping Ministry August 26th – 28th Hazlett State Park Caryle, IL Coordinator: John & Connie Tierney RSVP by Mon., Aug. 22nd to Tierney’s – 654-5458 See us on Facebook

25. Youth Sunday Sunday, August 28th Both Services A Youth-Led service With a free spaghetti dinner following the celebration service Please Sign up for the dinner by Aug 25

26. Are you grieving the death of a loved one? Join us on Wednesdays for 5 weeks beginning Aug. 31st 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Highland Hope UMC. Registration forms available through the church office.

27. HIGHLAND HOPE CLASSIC 15thANNUAL HIGHLAND HOPE CLASSIC Saturday, Oct 1st Register by September 27th $60 Per Person or $240 Per Team See Tim Twyford or Debbie Winkler For More Info

28. ABC’s of a Healthy Marriagecoming in October Led by Mark & Jill Savage Hosted by area churches including Highland Hope For more info: See the Women’s Ministry Bulletin Board or Contact Lori Blackburn

29. WEEDS For Sale - U Pick Join Highland Hope’s Contact Kathy Frey

34. DEVOTIOM N COORDINATOR FLAG FOOTBALL MINISTRY NEEDED: ~REFEREE COMISSIONER~ Also referees and game day help (Aug. 20th through Oct. 15th)! ******************************* Contact Dale Holzinger at 792-5930 Contact

35. facebook.highlandhope.org Join us on Facebook and keep up with the activities, event times, and people at Highland Hope!

36. Calling all bakers! Homemade cookies needed weekly for the ACCESS service – see sign up in back of Hope Hall

37. ACCESS Join us every Saturday! 6:30 pm - Coffee 6:50 pm – Worship & message “We have gained ACCESS by faith into this grace” Rom. 5:2

39. Please remember to schedule the use of any rooms in the church through the office!

40. Has your contact information changed? Use change of information form in the bulletin and place in the offering bag!!

41. Spread the word! “Like” us on Facebook!!

42. FOOD PANTRY Thank you for your donations!

43. EMAIL ADDRESS!! Please send prayer requests to prayerministry315@gmail.com Would you like to receive the prayer requests? Include your information (email or phone) on the attendance pad.

44. Highland Hope Automatic Debit for Giving Forms available at the church! Choose: Weekly or Bi-weekly or Monthly

46. BIBLE MEMORY VERSE... “The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 (NIV)

47. Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers are Christian friends who are ready to come alongside you - or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives - and provide support and a listening ear when needed. For more info. contact: Tami Buchwalter (618-654-8434) or Debra Hoertel (618-406-5244).

48. WHERE DO YOU FIT IN? FIND A PLACE TO GET INVOLVED!

49. SERVING IN CENTRAL ASIA Barton and Eleanor Smith Children: Stephen, Audrey, & Nathan Please keep them in your prayers!