Weekly Worship

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PALM SUNDAY 10:00 am Worship – March 24th – Led by Pastor Adam

Ministry in Music: “Hosanna, Hosanna” – Hearts Afire Choir with John Giansante on Violin; Emily Hazlett, Chris & Dawn Grainer on Percussion; “Were You There” – Cooper Kuchma on Tuba

Scripture:  Matthew 21:1-11   Message: “How Will You Greet Messiah?”

Palm Sunday Servers:

Greeters/Ushers – Cindy Carson & Suzie Gibbons

Offering Steward – Suzie Gibbons

Liturgist – Colette Hucko

MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP – 7:00 PM – March 28th – Led by Pastor Adam

Ministry in Music: “Broken and Spilled Out” – Elaine Ross; “Lamb of God” – Pastor Adam

Communion will be served

Thursday Server: 

Greeter & Offering Steward:  Suzie Gibbons

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP – 7:00 PM – March 29th – Led by Pastor Adam

Ministry in Music: “Above All” – Hearts Afire; “Nobody Cared” – Elaine Ross; “Via Dolorosa” – Jennifer Herrington; “Were You There” – Maddy McClain, Maddy Messina, Jennifer Herrington

Friday Servers: 

Greeters:  Terry & Jay Worrall

Offering Steward:  Suzie Gibbons

March 24th Bulletin

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Attachments today:  Worship Bulletin 3/24, Westlake UMC Eclipse Flyer

This week at Central Highlands—March 23 – March 31

FRI. 3/22 – Set Up for Kid’s Easter Party – 11:00 AC

SAT. 3/23 – KID’S EASTER PARTY & EGG HUNT – Noon-2:00 pm

SUN. 3/24 - Sunday School—8:30 Adults; 9:00 Ch/Youth

SUN. 3/24 – PALM SUNDAY Worship—10:00 am

MON. 3/25 - Audit—Heid Team

TUES. 3/26 – EF Youth Basketball – 6-8 pm AC

WED. 3/27 – NO BIBLE STUDY

WED. 3/27 - EF Youth Basketball—6-8 pm AC

THURS. 3/28 – NO EARLY DINNER

THURS. 3/28 – MAUNDY THURSDAY Worship – 7:00 pm

THURS. 3/28 - EF Youth Basketball—6-8 pm AC

FRI. 3/29 – GOOD FRIDAY Worship – 7:00 pm

SUN. 3/31 – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

SUN. 3/31 – Adult Sunday School – 8:30 am

SUN. 3/31 – EASTER SUNDAY Worship - 10:00 am (NO JR. CHURCH)

All members of the Youth Group please be at the church on Saturday morning (3/23) at 11:30 to help with the Children’s Easter Party.  Please contact Hannah with any questions (412) 592-8627.

The UMWomen Prayer and Self-Denial month will end next week on Easter Sunday.  They are asking you to pray for our community and our church and to donate much needed items to the Central Food Pantry.  The items are piling up in the Narthex—cereals, cleaning products and   personal hygiene items are what is needed.  Boxes are located in the Narthex for your donations.  Remember to pray for the clients of the Central Food Pantry and those that coordinate this much needed program for our community.

The Thursday "Early Dinner" group will meet this evening (3/21) at Carriage Inn @ 4:00 pm.  The following dining locations are announced:  3/28-NO DINNER-MAUNDY THURSDAY; 4/4-Outback Steakhouse Monroeville; 4/11-Olive Garden Pleasant Hills; 4/18-RPLace.  Please contact Karen Prescott if you plan to attend on any Thursday so she can reserve space (412) 751-5277.  All are welcome-rides/carpools can be arranged.   

Meals on Wheels is in need of TUESDAY KITCHEN HELP.  If you are available on Tuesdays (doesn't have to be every week) from about 7:00 am—9:00 am, please contact the church office or Karen Prescott to be placed on the schedule. 

  

Pastor Adam will be offering a Membership Class this spring during the Sunday School hour to any who would like to become of member of Central Highlands CUMC.  Please see Pastor Adam or call the church office if you are interested.

Spring is just around the corner and the Lawn Maintenance Team is being formed.  There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for anyone willing to be a part of the CHCUMC Lawn Maintenance Crew.  A schedule will be set up based on the number of volunteers and typically you would be responsible with a partner every 4 weeks or so beginning about mid-April.  All the equipment is supplied – we have riding lawn mowers and regular mowers.  If you can be an occasional “Substitute”, please sign the sheet accordingly.  If you have any questions, please call the church office.  We thank our lawn maintenance volunteers for making our church grounds beautiful all spring & summer long!!

Karen Prescott is looking for volunteers to help with the Junior Church Program during the 10:00 am worship service.  If you would like to take a week, please see Karen.  A story time and other activities will be planned for you.  The children go to Junior Church during the sermon portion of worship.  

“Tabs with a Purpose” – the Outreach Committee is collecting “tabs” from the top of soup, can goods and beverage cans for the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh.  Your TRASH gives them CASH!  Please deposit them in the container in the Narthex.

The Annual Central Highlands Flea Market will be held on Saturday, April 20th.  As you are cleaning up your homes this spring, box up your unwanted “fleas” and save them for this annual event.  Lots of help is needed the entire week to prepare for the sale – look for updates throughout the next few months for details. 

Our friend, Dan Matta, is offering tax preparation services for 2023 returns as part of the AARP Tax Aid Program.  There is no charge for this service.  Please contact Dan at (412) 678-8996 for details.   He will accept your returns by drop off and pick up.  You can make those arrangements with Dan when you call. Thank you, Dan, for providing this service to our congregation!  

 

The Westlake United Methodist Church in Westlake, OH is sponsoring a 2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing Experience on Monday April 8th!!!  They are taking reservations for their parking lot, a wristband to allow access to church facilities including food & restrooms and a space on their property for viewing.  (NO Grills or tailgating, NO alcoholic beverages)  See flyer attached.

Birthday Celebrations this week:  March 22 – Emily Moore, Nancy Shotwell, Kilian Stump; March 24 – Tyler Waugaman; March 25 – Joanne McLay; March 26 – Garrett Kristen, Gabrielle Morse; March 28 – Pastor Adam Stump; March 29 – Lisa Leggett Gayman; March 31 – Roger Carothers.  A very Happy Birthday to all!!

Received this week:

Dear Linda Vota,

On behalf of the families of Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh, I would like to thank you and Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church for donating to the Pull Tab Program.  By doing so, you have contributed to the mission of the Charity.  Your assistance in this endeavor is greatly appreciated.  Our Pull Tab program continues to grow every year.  The revenue generated from recycling the pull tabs is placed in a general operating fund, which helps to support the families who utilize our services.  Thank you for making a difference.

Sincerely,

Morgan C. Knox

Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown

 

The OUTREACH Committee reminds you that this is an ongoing project – there is a container in the Narthex for you to deposit your tabs.  Every 5 lbs. of tabs yields $.50 for the charity, so keep saving your tabs from sodas, soup cans and more.

 

Dates to Remember:

3/23 – Easter Fun Day & Egg Hunt – Noon-2

3/24 – Palm Sunday Worship – 10:00 am

3/28 – Maundy Thursday Worship – 7:00 pm @ CH

3/29 – Good Friday Worship – 7:00 pm @ CH

3/31 – EASTER Morning Worship – 10:00 am

 

Please keep the following members & friends and their families in prayer:

 

Intercessory Prayer List

Prayer & Health Concerns:  Jana Stump, Wendy Mackey, Dorothy Howell, Bev Heid, Pete Nalepa, Pat Long, Laurel Warner, Heidi Bailey, Kengle Family, Ella Heaton, Sandy K., Laurel Warner Espenlaub, Jan Leikeram, Ken Kleber, Elizabeth,  Brian Miller, Anthony, Luke, Bill Jenko, Carol Walker, Edna Stojanovic, April Andrejdes, Cindy Kubinsky, Pam Havaran, Linda Vota, Nina Cindrich Family, Bob McCall, Baby Julia Ann, Arlene  Schlander, Jason Kanski, Mia, Becky Yockey, Diana  Lombardo, The Messina Family, Shultz/Hrutkay Family, Bill Starr, Donald Taylor Family, Kevin Sas, Billingsly Family, Gary Corey, Elaine Ross & Family,  Linda Schneider &  Family, Heidi Bailey, B.J. Berich, Jensun, Carrie & premature baby, Richard Lofgren, Ralph Gronlund, Jr., Ezra (Mina’s gr  grandson), Larry Ross, Doreen Clark, Tom Dias  Family, Robert Forney Family, Darren Geyer Family, Patrick, Kimberly, Chuck Puglin, Joe Budd, Joanie Ashton, Lorelei, Wehking Family, Robin & Family, Don McCall, Kem Morgan, Debbie & AJ Boughner & Family, Maddy, Connie Havran, Keith Waltower, Donna Carney, Nancy & Merle Shotwell, J.L. Kubinsky, Albert Altomari, Barb McCullough, Jerry Thompson, CeCe, Emily, Marlene Sherman, Susan & Wayne Griffiths, Dee Peters, Tom Coughenour, Jr.,Joe Newmeyer, Louise Lindberg, Gary Fine, Bobbie  Lathrop, Lyric, Robin Cowell, Trudy Roman, Peg Kocak, Cheryl Gourley, Kathleen, Bobby & Tommy, Sharon Golobish, Kay Conger, Dick, Reese, Tom, June Barton, Betsy, Donna Newingham, Bobbi Jo Bickerton, Joanne Brassart, Mike Vuckovich

Our homebound, nursing home and care center members:  Edna Stojanovic, Jennie Carothers, Jack Mayfield, Ruth & Jack Brothers, Marie Custer, June Nock, Emily Moore, Gail Hankins, Carolyn Svec, Lorraine Ulrich 

Those serving in the Military:   Seth Smith, John Anderson, Bryan Bound, Zach Lepley, Frank Coulter, Jared Booth, Joseph Puharic, Christian Painter, Chris McCall, Johnny Summers, Zach Trunzo, Tyberius Ten, William Remaley