This document contains announcements for various church activities at Highland Hope United Methodist Church for August and September 2011. It lists items needed for the food pantry, Sunday school classes and youth group meetings for adults and high school students. It also advertises grief support groups, fellowship events, marriage classes and Emmaus walks happening in the coming weeks. Various volunteer needs and ways to stay connected through Facebook and email are mentioned as well.

1. RESTLESS Living aware of my need for Jesus Current sermon series for August/September 2011

3. Mixed vegetables

5. Graham crackers

6. Saltine crackers

7. Brownie mix**chili beans

8. Kleenex/toilet paperGrocery list for Food Pantry

9. BacktoSundaySchool Every Sunday!

10. ACCESS service – Saturdays at 6:30 pm

11. 9:30 am for all ages!

13. Youth Sunday Sunday, August 28th Both Services A Youth-Led service With a free spaghetti dinner following the celebration service NO Youth Group meeting tonight!

14. HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm beginning August 31st “Courage” (Dinner, too!!) In this study Francis Chan opens up the Scriptures and shows you how your faith in Christ can give you the ability to live lives defined by courage. ********************************* At DeAnna’s house 2225 Broadway Highland 618-910-9024 ddobbs60@gmail.com

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

16. 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 at the sign up table in back of Hope Hall.

17. Food and Fellowship with the OWLS Sat., Sept. 3rd Potluck lunch Noon - 2:00 p.m. Come join us! O – Older W – Wiser L – Lord S – Serving Age 50+ or so

18. Fall ALPHA class starting on Mon., Sept. 12th ~ 9:00 am Breakfast included//Childcareprovided Registration forms on sign up table in Hope Hall. Sign up now!! Bring a friend!!

19. Sunday, Sept. 18th 4:00 – 5:30 pm Sign up for class on table in back. Childcare provided – include the number and ages of children.

20. Men’s Walk Sept. 22 - 25 Women’s Walk Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 Luke 24: 13-25 Do you want to rekindle your faith, renew your relationship with God, and grow spiritually? Talk to Highland Hope’s Emmaus coordinator, Kim Johnson, today!!

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. KID’S KINGDOM Leaders and helpers are needed during the Celebration service for children Pre-K through 2nd grade. Please volunteer to help!

25. [Nosim Prayer Here]

27. DEVOTIOM N COORDINATOR FLAG FOOTBALL MINISTRY NEEDED: ~GAME DAY HELP~ Scoreboard Down markers Referees (Aug. 20th through Oct. 15th)! ******************************* Contact Dale Holzinger at 792-5930 Contact

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

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

30. 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

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

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

34. 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.

35. UPPER ROOM Daily Devotions are available in the back of Hope Hall. Large print copies are available as well.

36. 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).

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