“Cactus Pass” presented by the youth on Saturday, March 6th and Sunday, March 7th. 
Hiland Happenings
HILAND KIDS PLAY DATES - FEBRUARY 13TH & MARCH 13TH (11a.m. – 2p.m.)
Open to Hiland Family and Friends: Fellowship for families with young children (age 10 and under). Join us in Fellowship Hall for some adult fellowship while the children bounce off some energy in an inflated bounce house!!! Pack your own lunch, snacks and drinks!!! RSVP welcomed but not necessary to Val Brown at 412-527-3335.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 7:30 P.M.
Join us in worship and reflection on February 17th as we begin this lenten journey together. This service will include the Imposition of Ashes and a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
SPLASH: JESUS THE LIVING WATER – BEGINNING FEBRUARY 17TH
This is a six-week Lenten series for kids four-years old through fifth grade. Beginning Wednesday, February
17th at 5:30 p.m., we will gather in Fellowship Hall for a family meal to learn about the program. Each Wednesday following that (February 24th – March 24th) children will meet from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for the program and then have a light meal so that children attending cherub choir can be ready to go at 6 p.m. The program will consist of Bible study, recreation, crafts, music and worship. There is no cost for the program. The registration deadline is February 14th. See the CHILDREN’S MINISTRY page for more details about the program. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW.
DEACONS’ BAKE SALE – FEBRURARY 14TH (AFTER WORSHIP)
IT’S NOT TOO LATE if you would like to bake something for the Bake Sale. Baked goods can be brought to Fellowship Hall between 9 and 9:30 am next Sunday morning. The Deacons are looking forward to seeing you in Fellowship Hall following worship next Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Armstrong Fund which provides educational loans to Hiland families. Please contact Diane Pisarcik (412) 630-9491 or ddprun@verizon.net if you can help. The Deacons thank you in advance for your support.
DINNER THEATER IS HERE!
“Cactus Pass”
6 p.m. Saturday, March 6th and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 7th
The members of the S.H.O.E (Hiland’s Jr. & Sr. High youth) will be presenting their annual Dinner The
ater fundraiser for Work Camp. This year we will be delighting our audience with the hilarious melodrama “Cactus Pass.” This show will surely keep you in stitches as you experience the wonderful talents of our youth and the southwestern charm of the script.
The Dinner Menu will consist of all the favorites found in a real BBQ! So be prepared to eat well, laugh a lot, and be amazed by the talented youth here at Hiland. All proceeds go to support the Sr. High Work Camp trip, which this year will be to Philippi, WV to restore homes for those in need.
Tickets ($12/Adults; $6/Students; Free/Children 5 and under) Click here to RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
WORLD MISSION INITIATIVE CONFERENCE MARCH 19-20
The World Mission Initiative Conference will be held March 19 – 20, 2010, at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. This is a wonderful opportunity to become aware of what mission opportunities are occurring throughout the world and at home. Registration begins Friday, March 19, 2010, at 3 p.m. and the first plenary session will be at 5 p.m. Saturday will begin with Worship at 8:45 a.m. and end with the Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Registration forms will be available in the church office and the fee for Hiland members will be covered. The only expenses will be for dinner on Friday and lunch and dinner on Saturday. Contact Jan O’Connor at joconnor111@gmail.com for details.
FELLOWSHIP AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITES
Christ, Coffee and Conversation (C3) – Adult Education hour on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
- February 7th (Souper Bowl Sunday) – “All About the Food Bank” led by Don Dean, director of the North Hills Emergency Food Bank. This is a great opportunity to bring your donations for the Food Bank!
- February 14th – We will have fun with “Table Talk!” We’ll emphasize the conversation part of C3 (Christ, Coffee and Conversation) in this get-together in Fellowship Hall.
- February 21st – We hope to have Betty Angelini from Crestfield.
- February 28th – We will not meet due to the Congregational Meeting.
- March 7th – We’ll look at “Spirituality during the Civil War,” with Rev. Ann Morris, a guest preacher and adult education leader in local presbyteries. She will discuss “Army Chaplains: Domesticating Camp Life, Saving Souls, and Reporting the Good Death.”
- March 14th – We’ll look at “Spirituality during the Civil War,” with Rev. Ann Morris, a guest preacher and adult education leader in local presbyteries. Anti-Slavery and Religious Fervor – How moral arguments influenced social reform.
- March 21st – Dr. Ken Bailey returns to Hiland
- March 28th – Michael Glass of Northside Common Ministries will speak about this local Pittsburgh ministry.
Mothers Fellowship Bible Study – meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month. Mothers need to take a little time for themselves if they are going to take care of their families. Join us for fun, fellowship and Bible study. Child care is available. Contact Linda Davis (412-364-9000) if interested or for more information.
Men’s Gathering – meets the Second Saturday of the month – 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Panera’s Bread (7217 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237) We gather at Panera’s on McKnight Road to discuss current events and everyday Christian life. Breakfast is on you. Questions? Contact Jim Grapes (412-302-0080) or Jon Crownover (412-877-0164).
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