March 3, 2010, Volume 20 Number 9
Feature Article
Student Ministries Kickoff - March 14, 2010
Justin Erickson
As a word of personal thanks, I am grateful to those of you who turned out to honor the Lord and show appreciation for Brant and Susanne last Sunday night as they set out for an adventure in the next chapter of the book God has already written on them (Psalm 139:16). They were encouraged and so was I by your turn out!
We are now in a transition, but the ministries to our children and students are pressing on. Last week I shared with you about the new position we have created to personally work with me to uphold and sustain the infrastructure of these ministries. This week I want to let you know about our plans for the student ministries, in particular the Junior and Senior High SOLID ROCK Sunday night meetings.
Because I believe this ministry to be so vital, I have personally committed to take the lead and teach on Sunday nights—a series on the attributes of God that I hope will anchor our students’ faith in God’s character and uphold the standard of living that comes from having a high view of Him. I want God to matter to our students, even more! I want them to savor Him, even more! I want them to glorify Him, love Him, serve Him, worship Him, obey Him, enjoy Him, walk with Him, fear Him, and know Him, even more!
Therefore, we will meet, Junior High and Senior High, combined at 6PM in the youth room on Sunday nights for worship, teaching, application, and games, ending promptly at 8PM. Pastor Travis will help lead worship, I will teach, and then the students will break up into small groups for application immediately following, Junior High guys with guys and gals with gals, and High School, the same, led by our student ministry leadership staff. Please make every effort to encourage your student to attend. It promises to be a great time. Parents are also encouraged to attend as available, since this ministry exists to come alongside and strengthen the family. Pray for us as well, that the Lord would richly bless our efforts in this in-between time, that God would use these next few months in the lives of our young people to do something they will always remember as a pivotal period of deepening in and depending on Christ.
If you have any questions, give us a call at the church office, we would love to know how to serve you better!
Ministry Calendar
Wednesday, March 10
5:15-5:50 p.m. NO Worker's Dinner, Church Family Welcome
6:00-7:45 p.m. NO Awana
6:45 p.m. Worship Team, Worship Center
7:00 p.m. Communities Bible Study, Genoa Senior Center
8:00 p.m. NO Ladies' College & Career Singles at Kathy Wolfe's.
Thursday, March 11
1:45 p.m. Prayer Cell, Room A11
6:30 p.m. Connections Study, ESV One-Year Bible, at Martha Parlane's
8:00 p.m. Systematic Theology 3, Pastor Bill's Office
Friday, March 12
NO Scheduled Events
Saturday, March 13
7:30-9:00 a.m. Point Man Men's Ministry
Sunday, March 14
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services
10:00 a.m. Sunday Bible School for Adults and Youth
4:30 p.m. ROCK/SOLID Ministry Team Meeting, Youth Room
6:00 p.m. ROCK/SOLID youth group meeting for Jr. & Sr. High students
Monday, March 15
8:30 a.m. No Systematic Theology 1, Room A11
6:30 p.m. Connections Bible Study at Rogene Schaer's
6:30 p.m. Elder Meeting
7:00 p.m. High School Girls Night at Kathy Wolfe's.
Tuesday, March 16
6:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study at Wieberdinks'
8:30 a.m. NO Connections Study, Battling Unbelief, at Luann Menke's
4:00 p.m. Crown Villa Bible Study, Dining Room
6:30 p.m. NO Systematic Theology 1, Room A11
7:00 p.m. Connections study, Loving your Husband, at Sue Micek's
Wednesday, March 17
8:45 a.m. Connections Study, Esther, at church
Encouragement Notes:
Thanks for the prayers for our trip! We are so very thankful to be back with you, our dear family! Dick and Sharon Nelson
- Praise God for bringing Dr. Pete Diedrichsen back safely from Nicaragua. Thank you, Dr. Pete, for the servant heart and skills to take the love of Christ to the nations!
- I had my last three month check up on February 7th for my eyes. I have 20/20 vision and don’t need glasses! I don’t need to go back until my one year check. Thank you for your prayers! Praise God! Bonnie Peach
- Lord, Thank You for Brant and Susanne Taylor. We pray You will guide and bless them as they embark on their new ministry.
- Brant and Susanne, We all will miss you here at Highland Park Church.
CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER 
- Please pray for money blessings, depression, stress, life’s problems and life’s crosses. David Bohaboj
- If you have a prayer request you would like the whole church body to be praying about, please note it on the back of your communication card with the letters HL and drop it in the offering. Your request will be published in this section of the next Highlight.
Announcements
• Child Dedication Service
Have you considered having your child dedicated to the Lord? A child dedication service is being planned now for March 21st. If you are interested in participating, please contact the church office at 564-5853.
• BaptismWant to be baptized? We will be having a baptism service on Sunday, April 4th. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and desire to follow Him in this step of obedience through baptism, please contact the church office at 564-5853.
BODY LIFE
•Margie Jeffords has sold her home in Schuyler and will need a place to rent for 3-4 months beginning about March 26th. If you can help Margie in this way, please call her at 402-615-3463.
THANK YOU
Our family is grateful for the love, appreciation and encouragement lavished on us Sunday night. What a blessing to see so many friends and student ministry alumni. It is amazing to see what the Lord has done and continues to do. We will continue to pray for Highland Park in the days ahead.
Respectfully, Brant, Susanne, Brittan and Brennan
Nursery & Children's Church Staff Schedule
Nursery Staff for March 7th
First Service:
Infant-Crawlers: Ronda & Fayth Ryan
Toddler-Walkers: Laura Bergman & Mary Howland
SBS: Jnel Birkel, Janelle Janssen, & Rachel Stacy
Second Service:
Infant-Crawlers: Diana Aeschliman & Rebekah Hackett
Toddler-Walkers: Diane & Dana Poppe
Children's Church Staff for March 7th
First Service: Andy & Julie Tiemeyer
Second Service: Kim Webster & Courtney Kohlhof
Awana
Clubbers… Welcome back to club! We trust you enjoyed your week off and we are glad to have you back again tonight. We will not have club again next week (March 10th) due to Spring Break. Some other things coming up include Uniform Inspection for the Sparks and T&T clubs on March 24th and a Beach Night for all clubs on March 31st. Please watch for more information coming home concerning these activities!
During the month of February, we collected funds for our adopted club in Zambia. Each clubber who contributed $3.00 or more will receive a special patch for their uniform. If you would like to contribute, we will still accept your contribution when club resumes this week. Please advise the check-in table to designate your funds to Adopt a Club.
Clubbers…. Do you realize that your leaders also have an opportunity to memorize scripture? Please encourage your leaders to participate in the Awana Truth Scripts by memorizing Romans 8:28-39. Leaders… if you have not picked up your Truth Scripts, these are now available. See Cindy or your club director if you would like to participate.
Did you realize that there are only 7 more handbook nights left? Are you on track to complete your book? We would love to be able to give you an award for completing your book at Awards Night. If you would like to complete your book and need extra help outside of club, please talk to your leader or club director!
SOLID ROCK
Sunday Mornings:
Erik Weinmeister and Jon Wolfe are teaching the 6th grade class through a study called "A Tale of Two Sons" by John MacArthur in room B18-20.
Bob Hackett is teaching the 7-8th grade class through a series called “Demolishing Strongholds” in room B14-16.
Jason Swantek is teaching a series “The Pursuit of Holiness” for 9-12th grade students in the Student Ministries room.
Sunday Nights: "And this is eternal life that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." John 17:3 NASB
SOLID (Jr. High) and ROCK (Sr. High):
There is NO SOLID or ROCK this Sunday night. Pastor Justin will begin teaching a new series on the attributes of God on March 14th. SOLID and ROCK will meet together from 6-8 p.m.
Upcoming Events:
Music Concert – The Road Show 2010. Last year, the Rock and Worship Roadshow drew more than 170k fans to major cities across the U.S. and this year hopes to continue to attract people by the thousands providing them the best entertainment along with a meaningful message. The 25-city tour will kick off March 18 in Indianapolis and will carry through to April 25 in Columbia, SC. (see our date below)
Admission prices will again be $10 at-the-door, as the tour aims to be an event for fans of all ages, especially families. In addition to bringing a night of exciting performances, the tour is also dedicated to a much greater purpose:
helping children with juvenile diabetes via “Imagine A Cure”, a non profit organization geared to raise awareness and to support research that will lead to a cure along with Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.
This year’s performers include MercyMe, David Crowder Band, Family Force 5, Fransesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets.
What is the Cost? $10 at the door for tickets; extra money for a fast food meal before the concert
When are we going? Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Council Bluffs, IA
Who can attend? Any student in 7-12th grade and their parents!
Who to contact with questions? Jonathan Niles, 402-910-5452 or Tammy Feagin, 402-910-1904
Registration Info: Registration forms and parental consent forms will be made available Feb. 28th through March 14th at the church. Deadline is March 14th.
2010 CALENDAR:
March 7 NO SOLID or ROCK
March 8 NO Girls Night – Sr. High Girls small group 7:00 p.m. at Kathy Wolfe’s
March 14 SOLID ROCK for grades 7-12 6:00 p.m.
March 15 Girls Night – Sr. High Girls small group 7:00 p.m. at Kathy Wolfe’s
March 21 SOLID ROCK for grades 7-12 6:00 p.m.
March 22 Girls Night – Sr. High Girls small group 7:00 p.m. at Kathy Wolfe’s
March 28 SOLID ROCK for grades 7-12 6:00 p.m.
March 29 Girls Night – Sr. High Girls small group 7:00 p.m. at Kathy Wolfe’s