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~ MINISTER’S MESSAGE ~

“Staying Christ-Centered”

In my favorite New Testament book by the Apostle Paul, we read in Philippians, “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus…” (2:4, 5). Then in the next chapter, “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection…” (3:10). The significant idea is that Paul strove to have Christ as his focus and to always be “in Christ.” To follow after his example and to think like Christ. As Bonhoeffer wrote to have “Christ as the center.” We are living in stressful times with the COVID-19 pandemic still very much raging all around our country and then the powder keg of racial tension in America was set off again by a string of widely publicized incidents culminating in the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota. As protests across America and even across the world took place in big cities as well as small towns I spoke to my counterpart on the Dismantling Racism Committee of the Presbytery, The Rev. Michael Moore, Pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church who is an African-American and currently the Vice-Moderator for the Presbytery of Baltimore. I asked him how he was doing. He sighed and said, “I have to stay Christ-centered.” His statement said so much! High emotions swirl in us and around us. Those who follow Christ as Lord and Savior strive always and in everything to have the mind of Christ and to be guided and directed by Christ. Among all of the things this means, it means not being swept up in any movement or allegiance which seeks to make a claim above the claims of Christ. As followers of Christ, Christ alone is our primary allegiance. To acquaint yourself with the mind of Christ, and the way of Christ it would be helpful to read three chapters in the Gospel of Matthew which comprise Jesus’ so-called “Sermon on the Mount” (Chapters 5-7). These teachings begin to take you into the mind and heart of Christ and his counter-intuitive message of the kingdom of heaven. How to live up to “Christ-centeredness?” It comes from living from the “power of his resurrection.” This power is the true power and the good power at work in the world. It is my prayer for all of us and my own life-goal to “stay Christ-centered!” Peace be with you, my friends!

Pastor Ray

The Newsletter of Highland Presbyterian Church July August

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HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Session

Rev. Raymond Meute, Jr. Moderator

Julie-Anna Flaherty John Durand Rachel Ayres

Amy Hill Lorri Norris Pete McCallum

Sam Tharpe, Jr. Marilyn Sams Carole Walkden

The Deacons

Carolyn McCallum Linda Andriolo Betsy Adams

Carolyn Patrinicola Sandra Demczak Sherry Fullerton

Mary Petersen Evelyn Moessinger Stu Richardson

The Trustees

David Fyhr Doss Sams Donald Jones

Terry Hunt Debbie Ulmer Dave Taylor

Steve Petersen Laura Wade John Walkden

Financial Officers

Financial Secretary George Patrinicola

Memorial Fund Koren Buehler

Nancy R. Jones, Assistant

Treasurers Claudia Scarborough

Assistant Treasurer Martha Durand

Cemetery Treasurer Wilson Tharpe

Endowment Fund Claudia Scarborough

Music Ministry

Director of Music Stacey Scarff

Organist Nancy R. Jones

Pianist Ian Fallon

Church Staff

Administrative Assistant Lea Ann Mainster

Threads of Hope Coordinator Danielle Wells

Flower Committee Chair Rachel Ayres

Cleaning Service Nancy Ellis

Session Organization Rev. Ray Meute, Jr., Moderator

Clerk of Session Pete McCallum Christian Formation and Nurture Amy Hill, Julie-Anna Flaherty Mission John Durand, Lorri Norris Stewardship Rachel Ayres Worship Marilyn Sams Personnel and Nominating Pete McCallum Budget and Finance John Walkden

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Phone: 410-452-9394

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The Session took the following actions in the June 16, 2020 meeting:

Approved minutes, commission reports, and financial reports

Arranged for Communion to be held on-site and virtually during the July 12, 2020 Grove/Mobile Church worship service.

Evaluated the successes and opportunities for growth of the June 14, 2020 Worship in the Grove service. Appropriate adjustments were discussed and will be implemented.

Examined and discussed the Youth Program survey results as well as the accompanying recommendations.

Expressed gratitude to Steele Glenn for his service as an intern.

Received the report of the Gove Utilization Committee meeting that was held on June 8, 2020.

Reviewed the implementation of church technology upgrades and discussed additional needs in this area.

Endorsed the Youth Rising Coalition as part of the General Assembly.

Recommended that a request be made to the Memorial Gift Fund chair for funds to support technology purchases that apply to enhancing on-site and virtual worship.

PLEASE NOTE:

Communion will be celebrated in July on Sunday, July 12th to accommodate Pastor Ray’s vacation schedule. Session will not meet in July, but will meet on Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00 PM - (Virtually on the Startmeeting platform).

Thoughts from Threads of Hope Clothing Ministry by Danielle Wells Hot news from Threads of Hope! Thank you, prayer supporters, for prayers of direction and action! Our clothing ministry is now working with “Helping the Least of Them”, a non-profit organization, by donating clothing and shoes to their sidewalk events. Every week this group provides dinners and food boxes to needy families in the Eastside Baptist Church district in East Baltimore. And now free clothing, shoes and baby items are made available through Threads of Hope. The residents in this community need the basics to make their lives a little better. Tutti, (Henrietta Brown) the founder of this charity, is a wonderful Christian woman who has a large heart and endless energy to help others in despair. The kind words and prayers of her volunteers give hope to those caught in a lifestyle of neediness and hardship. Threads of Hope supporters and prayer partners encourage the efforts of compassionate workers like Tutti and prove that God’s love overcomes adversity when we partner together.

The Body of Christ serving others . . .


Tutti says that there is a need for SUMMER MEN’S CLOTHING (T shirts, polo shirts, short sleeved shirts, shorts) in her community. She serves homeless people as well as residents with families. Check your closets and contact Danielle (text 717-578-3659) or Kim (text or phone 443-619-0248) to arrange an appointment for drop off. Thank you. We are delighted to share God’s love through the clothing Threads of Hope has collected to help others in need. Here are a few pictures of a sidewalk event that “Helping the Least of Them” held recently in East Baltimore:

. . . in serving others, we serve Christ!

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Emmett Coomes ~ graduated from North Harford High School, where he played soccer. Emmett plan’s to attend Harford Community College in the Fall. Max Henkel ~ graduated from North Harford High School and will be attending Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University to major in Music for New Media.

Casey Matta ~ graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Casey has also earned the rank of First Lieutenant in the Army and is commissioned to Fort Gordon in Georgia.

Abigail Morris ~ graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and recently started working as a mechanical engineer for D Wheatley Enterprises in Abingdon. Hannah Morris ~ graduated from Caldwell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education and her Master of Art in Curriculum Development. Hannah is living with Sarah in PA this summer and hopes to find a position teaching Spanish in New Jersey.

Christopher Parks ~ graduated from Harford Community College with an Associate of Arts in Biology and received a Student Leadership Award. Chris plans to continue his education (most likely at Westminster College in PA) and then attend seminary.

Abby Ulmer ~ graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology, plus a minor in Statistics. While at UMD, Abby interned with Bat Acoustic Traveling Study, U.S. Department of Energy, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and served on the board of The Wildlife Society. She hopes to work for an agency or an organization focusing on human and environmental health. Ellie Wood ~ graduated from North Harford High School and is currently working. Ellie is planning a road trip to Minnesota and returning at the end of July. Ellie plans to attend Harford Community College in the Fall.


STAR WORD IN A PANDEMIC

When I picked the word “TIME” in our last “STAR WORDS” drawing, I knew it was especially significant to me, because I have long believed our TIME belongs to God and is therefore to be in His hands. But since leaving the workforce, in 1996, when God called me to a writing ministry, it has become clear that the more TIME I give to Him, the more He inspires me to write. Now, 24 years later, in the midst of a pandemic and multiple crises for us all, TIME is a key factor in dealing with change, and the uncertain future. We all crave peace, which is a key goal of My heart. But to find it, for me, means I must let go of my need to control my time, and give it to the only One Who knows the outcome. For in the end, His will shall be done on earth, as it is in heaven. To have peace in the midst of Life-storms, requires us to trust and obey Him. I’m trying… Amazingly, I have found that my peace depends on whether or not I’m in God’s will. When I become anxious (too much, lately), or feel heavy, confused, uncertain, it is invariably because I’m over-thinking, not trusting, wasting time, and worrying. Getting into the Word, praying, doing worthwhile things, will put me on track. How about you? How do you find peace? I’ve also learned in these years, that seeking God first, not people, is the way to peace. He gives WISDOM, confirmed in His Word, while people give opinions, often based on feelings & their views. Too many views can create confusion. That doesn’t give me peace. WISDOM simply does not come from humans, nor do we learn about it in just any book. The Word of God, which is Jesus Christ, is to be our source of WISDOM. When Matthew 6:33 says to “seek first the Kingdom of God…” it is saying to go to God first, and to know Him. Then, His Kingdom can grow and thrive in you where the Spirit dwells. Of course, discussion is fine, but God’s view is simply supreme. I’ve still wasted too much time during this pandemic, sometimes thinking I deserve to; I’m old! I’ve heard so many speak this truth. For Seniors especially, we have more time alone with quiet, more time to rest and sleep, more time to finish the unfinished, no mtgs & obligations…Of course, this has not been true for parents trying to work and be a teacher. Nor has it been so for many whose lives have been turned into chaos. I’m speaking for those in retirement on this matter.

I do believe God has wanted us, in this life-storm, so filled with tests and challenges beyond our imagination, to make more TIME with Him. Psalm 32 speaks of the Spirit teaching and instructing us. I believe He has been calling people to Him for friendship, to talk to us intimately, about our future. I sense He is saying that there will not be another “gift of time” such as this, and we have work to do in it, for the Kingdom of God that is in YOU, & for others. So, we are to use it wisely and be built up in the Spirit so we may more easily WALK IN THE SPIRIT. I feel like God is telling us that the time to come is not going to be the same for anyone. I believe He is saying, “fill your soul with My Word and listen to Me for I am speaking to hearts needing to focus on Me first, not self. Trust Me as never before. The earth is passing away as you have known it, but a new heaven and a new earth is coming.” (Prov. 3:5-6; 2 Peter 3:13). Carolyn Patrinicola


Please notify both the Church Office & Carolyn Patrinicola with all prayer-related

additions, changes & removals to help us with timely information sharing.

* - Denotes new addition to the Prayer List

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVINGS AND INTERCESSIONS

Chris Hill (husband of Amy)

Gene & Charles Jones (brother of Gene) Bill Moessinger

Kenny Reid (friend of Sandy Demczak) Mother of Jason Scarff

Mike & Beth Schmidt & Dave Watson Sharon (aunt of Mary Thompson)

Dave Dorzey (father of Mary Thompson) Helen Watkins

Wallace Wilson & 2 roommates w/ Covid

OUR MILITARY Cathy Durand, Coast Guard - CA. (daughter)

Russell Heilman, Navy-Florida (Elaine’s son) Ryan Richardson, Navy

Brian Sealing - Afghanistan Tanner Wilson, Army- S. Korea (Wilson’s cousin)

The Maryland National Guard

MINISTRIES Church - All Leadership Local - All Outreach Ministries Missions - Michael & Rachel Ludwig - Niger, Pine Ridge Reservation & Porcupine Pres. Ch. Presbytery of Baltimore - W. Virginia Advocacy Susquehanna Parish - Franklinville Presbyterian

COMMUNITY, NATION & WORLD CONCERNS National unity to end racial division 2 Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 6:33

U.S. government unity, for the people Covid-19 matters: flatten curves, wisdom,

Economy recovery, jobs, re-openings All front-line, first responders

Election 2020 wisdom & safe voting Workplace safety

Decisions for schools, college for Fall

THANKSGIVING FOR…

Gift of a keyboard from Stacy Scarff Happy 49th Anniversary to Pete & Carolyn McCallum Congratulations to Julia & Vundukai on birth of Nakai

INTERCESSIONS FOR … *Barry (brother of Carol Walkden)

Shirley Bohn (neighbor of the Wells family)

Ruth Cobb

David Crowl

Avery Watson and family (granddaughter of Sandy Demczak)

Ruth Diggs (from Mary Thompson)

Natalie Giordano (niece of Meute Family)

Steve Grossi (husband of Debbie Bowers)

*Henry Holloway - recovering from Covid

Family of Judson Home (cousin of Carole McCallum)

Sandi Jones

Evelyn Moessinger Jamie O’Day (Pete McCallum’s brother-in-law’s daughter) Ryan & Gwen Richardson expecting baby mid-July Bill Scott (brother of Elaine Derickson) Bill Summerfield (brother of Steve Summerfield) Wilson Tharpe Mary Thompson Noah (nephew of Mary Beverly Gallagher) George & Georgia (McCallum Family) *God’s favor on our Outdoor Worship - good weather, safety

& guest speakers in July

LONG-TERM PRAYERS NEEDED Alex (living alone in Los Angeles -- from Pam Tarbert)

Ellen Cullum (friend of Linda Andriolo) Dirk (brother of Heidi Richardson)

Aunt of John & Martha Durand Thelma Galbreath

Leroy Gross (nephew of Jean Bullen) Beth & Gloria Halsey

LONG-TERM PRAYERS continued --->

**National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-8255**


To Pastor Ray and the members of Highland Church, Bill and I want to thank everyone for the many cards and prayers since his cancer surgery in September. The church family has been a tremendous source of strength and support for us. Bill has resumed follow-up visits to GBMC and his surgeon is pleased with his progress. At the last visit the surgeon removed the tracheostomy Bill has had since September. A great step forward! In Christ, Evelyn and Bill Moessinger

Special Music for Summer Worship

We are looking for Vocalists or Instrumentalists who would like to share their gifts during our Summer Worship services!!

If you or someone you know is interested or you have any questions, please contact Stacey Scarff at

[email protected] or 443-604-2889

The Christian Education & Nurture Team sincerely appreciates the support given by families & congregation members to our Sunday School needs for donated snacks and

extra helping hands !!


THE ONLY FLAG THAT DOESN'T FLY

This is just amazing - it’s huge and the proportions are correct. It is great to see the American Spirit is still alive.

Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of flower fields that go all the way to the ocean. The flowers are grown by seed companies. It's a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB. Check out the dimensions of the flag. The Floral Flag is 740 ft long and 390 ft wide. It maintains the proper Flag dimensions, as described in Executive Order #10834. This Flag covers 6.65 acres, and it is the first Floral Flag to be planted with 5 pointed Stars, comprised of White Larkspur. Each Star is 24 ft in diameter and each Stripe is 30 ft wide. This Flag is estimated to contain more than 400,000 Larkspur plants with 4-5 flower stems each, for a total of more than 2 million flowers.

Shared by Jim Lawrence


Emory UMC & Highland Pres. Announce our Virtual VBS – July 19 - 22, 2020

Christmas in July!

Jesus is the Reason for ANY Season!

Children will have the opportunity to strengthen their faith by tuning in virtually to review the themes of Advent with messages of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love as well as the miracle of Jesus’ birth! A ‘contactless’ pick up VBS materials will be held on July 19th between 4-6 pm at Emory Church. Families can drive through the parking lot loop ‘parade style’ while viewing Christmas sights of secular and sacred displays. At the end of the parade loop, pre-registered families will

receive a bag of materials, snacks, and crafts to support Zoom sessions on July 20th, 21st, 22nd starting at 6:30 pm.

Families are asked to pre-register. A link for registration will be provided on each church’s

Facebook page and church website. For questions or registration information, contact Jody Edwards at [email protected].

2 David Taylor 3 Wayne Bullen 6 Jeff Yarrington 7 Richard Enfield Cindy Jones 12 Eleanor Knell Mike Holmstrom 14 Joy Merryman

15 Nancy R. Jones Carole DeRan 16 Robby Galbreath Caleb Meute 17 Carole Walkden 23 Ryan McCallum 25 Susan Summerfield 25 Fred DeBaugh

26 Harry DeRan 27 Rose Coomes 29 Beth Derickson 30 Tyler Samuel Gray 31 Abigail Ulmer Lorel Thompson

1 Helen Watkins Marilyn Sams Alexa Scarff 2 Cael Thompson 5 Dotty Macy 8 Jim Lawrence 10 Renee Ann McCallum 11 Evelyn Moessinger

12 Kristin Reisinger 14 Sandi Jones 16 David Streett 18 Michael Galbreath 21 Emmett Coomes 23 Connor Derickson Dan Larsen 23 Joyce Lilly

23 Darlene Solis 25 Norma Taylor 26 Koren Buehler 28 Mindy Meute

26 27 28 29 Worship in the Grove/ Mobile Church 10:00 AM Guest Pr. Sam Tharpe, Jr

Pastor Ray returns

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Mobile Prayer 7:00 PM

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4:00 - 6:00 PM

Mid-Week Mobile Prayer

7:00 PM

VBS Virtual Zoom Gatherings - 6:30 PM

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Pub Theology Falling Branch Brewery- 6:00 PM

Happy 4th of July!

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NO Session Mtg

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Pastor Ray on vacation 6/29 - 7/6

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