The Cross of Christ
Weekend Update for 3-10-2013 - Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Weekend Update for 3-10-2013 - Highland Park Presbyterian Church
- No tags were found...
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
American Choral<br />
Directors Association<br />
CHURCH-WIDE<br />
LIFE-STAGES<br />
<strong>The</strong> Tallis<br />
Scholars<br />
March 17<br />
7 pm | Sanctuary<br />
Preview Concert<br />
Featuring the HPPC<br />
Chancel Choir<br />
Tonight! March 10<br />
7 pm in the Sanctuary<br />
March 16, 4 pm<br />
<strong>The</strong> Crowder Home<br />
$5 per person<br />
hppc.org/youngadults<br />
Behold, the new has come...<br />
2 Corinthians 5:17<br />
hppc.org/easter<br />
Notice <strong>of</strong> Congregational Meeting<br />
On Sunday, March 17, toward the end <strong>of</strong> the 11 am<br />
service in the Sanctuary there will be a vote on<br />
the nominees for <strong>of</strong>ficer positions (ruling Elders,<br />
Deacons, and Trustees) described in the brochure<br />
accompanying this Weekend Update.<br />
Haiti Mission Team<br />
Please be in prayer for our Haiti Mission Team<br />
as they spread the Good News <strong>of</strong> Jesus <strong>Christ</strong><br />
this week.<br />
Chancel Choir ACDA Performance<br />
<strong>The</strong> HPPC Chancel Choir, led by Dr. Greg Hobbs,<br />
is deeply honored to be the only church choir<br />
featured in concert performance for the American<br />
Choral Directors Association National Conference<br />
this spring. Join us for a preview concert TONIGHT,<br />
March 10, at 7 pm in the Sanctuary.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Tallis Scholars<br />
<strong>The</strong> Highlander Concert Series proudly welcomes<br />
<strong>The</strong> Tallis Scholars on Sunday, March 17 at 7 pm in the<br />
Sanctuary. <strong>The</strong> Tallis Scholars are the world’s leading<br />
early music vocal ensemble. Under the direction <strong>of</strong><br />
Peter Phillips, this Grammy-award-winning group has<br />
set the standard for the interpretation <strong>of</strong> Medieval and<br />
Renaissance singing that has influenced scholars and<br />
captivated audiences for decades.<br />
A Man Called Peter ~ Book and Movie Review<br />
Experience the life <strong>of</strong> Peter Marshall, Scottish-born<br />
Presbyterian Pastor who became the Chaplin <strong>of</strong> the U.S.<br />
Senate, at two events hosted by <strong>The</strong> Meyercord Library.<br />
Monday, March 18, from 12-1 pm in H018, Catherine<br />
Marshall's book, A Man Called Peter, will be discussed at<br />
Brown Bag and a Book. <strong>The</strong> movie based on the book,<br />
will be screened on Tuesday, March 19, from 1-2:30 pm<br />
in H018. Details available at hppc.org/libraries.<br />
Easter Lilies in the Sanctuary<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sanctuary is decorated with lilies and spring<br />
flowers for the Easter Sunday service each year.<br />
Plants are available for $25 in honor or in memory<br />
<strong>of</strong> loved ones. Please send checks only with order<br />
form to the Music Office or drop <strong>of</strong>f in the Welcome<br />
Center or go online at hppc.org/easter. Orders<br />
must be in by Friday, March 22.<br />
New Members Welcome<br />
If you want to make HPPC your church home,<br />
register now for the next Membership class meeting<br />
Sundays, April 14-May 19, from 9-10:30 am. Class<br />
size is limited, so register online or pick up a form<br />
at the Front Desk no later than Thursday, April 11.<br />
Please contact wally.naftzger@hppc.org.<br />
Children hppc.org/children<br />
Go Bananas! With VBS<br />
Go Bananas with us this summer, Monday-Friday,<br />
June 17-21! Registration is for Vacation Bible School<br />
is open at hppc.org/vbs. We are also looking for<br />
volunteers! If you have any questions or are interested<br />
in volunteering, contact christi.glasscock@hppc.org.<br />
JAM56 hppc.org/jam56<br />
Summer Mission Trip<br />
JAM56 (5th-6th Graders) will be partnering with<br />
Galveston Urban Ministries and heading to the beach<br />
Thursday-Tuesday, June 27-July 2 to serve, have fun<br />
and grow together as a spiritual community. Register<br />
online at hppc.org/jam56.<br />
Middle School hppc.org/middleschool<br />
Join a Life Together Group<br />
Interested in growing in <strong>Christ</strong> through community?<br />
Join a Life Together Group (LTG) today and hang<br />
out with friends, talk about God, the Bible and the<br />
world around you. Contact kevin.gandy@hppc.org.<br />
High School hppc.org/highschool<br />
High School Seniors<br />
Join the high school and college ministries for lunch next<br />
Sunday, March 17, at 3928 McFarlin to talk about the<br />
transition into college life. We meet right after 11 am<br />
worship to discuss topics like finding a church campus<br />
ministry, roommates and choosing a major. Lunch is<br />
free. Contact charlie.dunn@hppc.org.<br />
College hppc.org/college<br />
<strong>The</strong> Fear <strong>of</strong> Missing Out<br />
Am I missing out on something better? Life is filled with<br />
lots <strong>of</strong> decisions and every decision has an endless set<br />
<strong>of</strong> options to go with it. Join author, Rhett Smith, on<br />
Sunday, March 24, at the Forum <strong>of</strong> the SMU Hughes-<br />
Trigg Student Center at 7 pm. For more information,<br />
contact jonathan.hicks@hppc.org.<br />
TITHES & OFFERING as <strong>of</strong> 3/1/2013<br />
ANNUAL BUDGET Fiscal year ends August 31<br />
Annual Budget $7,622,036<br />
Received Last Week $170,950<br />
Giving Goal to Date (50.6% <strong>of</strong> AB) $3,855,884<br />
Actual Giving to Date (53.6% <strong>of</strong> AB) $4,086,660<br />
YTD Difference $230,777<br />
Weeks Remaining in Fiscal Year 26<br />
hppc.org/budget<br />
Young Adults hppc.org/youngadults<br />
Crawfish Boil<br />
Invite friends and join us for the YA Crawfish Boil<br />
on Saturday, March 16 at 4 pm at the Crowder home<br />
(3917 University Blvd). In order to know how much<br />
food to buy, we need to know you're coming. Please<br />
contact ashley.crowder@hppc.org.<br />
Adults hppc.org/adults<br />
Grow in Community<br />
Grow in <strong>Christ</strong> and Build Community at HPPC<br />
through Sunday Morning Communities or Mid-Week<br />
Studies. Have you found one that is right for you? For<br />
more information, visit hppc.org/classescommunities<br />
or contact teresa.murray@hppc.org.<br />
Men hppc.org/men<br />
Tee Time!<br />
Join us on Monday, April 29, at the newly renovated<br />
Stevens Park Golf Course. Enjoy fellowship on the<br />
fairways and greens while supporting Amelia Earhart<br />
Learning Center. Check-in (11:30 am) and lunch<br />
(12 pm) prior to shotgun start at 1 pm. Register at<br />
hppc.org/golf by Friday, March 29.<br />
Women hppc.org/women<br />
Join a Monthly Circle Bible Study<br />
Join us for a Women's Monthly Circle Bible Study<br />
meeting tomorrow, March 11. To find out meeting<br />
times and locations, visit hppc.org/circles or call<br />
214-525-4231. HPPC membership is not required.<br />
NOTE: Treasure Keepers met Monday, March 4.<br />
Senior Adults hppc.org/senioradults<br />
Friday Fellowship - March 15<br />
Learn about the History <strong>of</strong> Blue Bell Ice Cream plus<br />
enjoy ice cream treats and a sneak preview <strong>of</strong> their<br />
newest summer flavor! Program at 11 am; lunch<br />
follows for $7 with RSVP to Jean at 214-525-4151<br />
by Thursday, March 14. Come at 9:30 am for Friday<br />
activities. Contact Judy Martin at 214-525-4216.<br />
NEED PRAYER?<br />
Our Prayer Ministry is here to support you!<br />
Drop your prayer request in <strong>of</strong>fering, contact<br />
us at hppc.org/prayerrequests or call us at<br />
214-525-4120.<br />
NEW TO HPPC?<br />
Welcome in the name <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>! Please share your<br />
information with us, so we can welcome you.<br />
Questions? Contact wally.naftzger@hppc.org.
Change language