This document contains announcements for various church activities and ministries at Highland Hope including: - Food items needed for the food pantry such as canned goods, cereals, crackers and toiletries. - Volunteer opportunities including for flag football ministry and helping with kids' programs. - Upcoming events like a concert, small group studies, a golf outing fundraiser and marriage seminar. - Ongoing groups, classes and services including Sunday school, youth programs, Bible studies and choir. - Requests for donations to support missions like providing birthday kits for children.

2. Carrots*Mixed Vegetables**Beets

3. Soups: Cr. Of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable

4. Also: Cereal (all kinds)

5. Saltine & Graham crackers

6. Jello & Pudding**Chili beans

7. Brownie mix**Tuna/Hamburg Helper

8. Kleenex**Toilet Paper

9. Shampoo**ToothpasteSept. Food Pantry

10. DEVOTIOM N COORDINATOR FLAG FOOTBALL MINISTRY NEEDED: ~GAME DAY HELP~ Scoreboard Down markers Referees (Aug. 20th through Oct. 15th) ******************************* Contact Dale Holzinger at 792-5930 Contact

11. Regular meetings: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9-11 am at Weinheimer Community Center Childcare provided Contact Kayla Ritzel for more information – 618-580-8051

12. ACCESS Join us every Saturday! 6:30 pm - Coffee 6:50 pm – Worship & message “We have gained ACCESS by faith into this grace” Rom. 5:2

13. Calling all bakers! Homemade cookies needed weekly for the ACCESS service – see Chris McGlasson

14. Spread the word! “Like” us on Facebook!!

17. KID’S KINGDOM Adult leaders and helpers are needed during the Celebration service for children Pre-K through 2nd grade. Please volunteer to help!

18. Hope Rush RAISING UP SPIRITUAL HOOLIGANS Middle School Youth meet 5 – 6:30 pm High School Youth meet 7 – 8:30 pm Sept. 25 – Concert – both groups meet at church at 5:15 pm Oct. 4 – How can I have faith?

19. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Meet at your poles (MS & HS) at 7:40 am

20. HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP Wednesdays 5:30 - 7 pm beginning August 31st “Courage” (Dinner, too!!) In this study Francis Chan opens up the Scriptures and shows you how your faith in Christ can give you the ability to live lives defined by courage. ********************************* At DeAnna’s house 2225 Broadway Highland 618-910-9024 ddobbs60@gmail.com

21. Wednesdays at 7:00 pm The Gospel Of John Contact John Tierney 654-5458 jctierney@charter.net

22. Come join the Ensemble!! Has God given you the talent of singing??? Are you looking for a place to serve? Join us each Wed. at 7:15 pm

23. HIGHLAND HOPE CLASSIC 15thANNUAL HIGHLAND HOPE CLASSIC Saturday, Oct 1st Register by September 27th $60 Per Person or $240 Per Team See Tim Twyford or Debbie Winkler For More Info

24. Food and Fellowship with the OWLS Sat., Oct. 1 Potluck lunch Noon - 2:00 p.m. Come join us! O – Older W – Wiser L – Lord S – Serving Age 50+ or so

26. Bible study skills

27. Overview of the New Testament

28. ABC’s of a Healthy Marriage October 21 (7-9 pm) October 22 (8 – 4 pm) Led by Mark & Jill Savage Hosted by area churches including Highland Hope $80.00 per couple by Oct. 1 $100.00 per couple after Oct. 1 Registration forms available on the Women’s Ministry bulletin board

29. Highland Hope’s 15th Anniversary Church building memento $15.00 each Please include payment with your order by Sunday, Sept. 25th (See samples in Hope Hall)

30. Your change can make a BIG change – feeding, sheltering, and educating Masaai children. Take a bank today!!

31. 2011 Mission Project Birthday cake kits for children to be distributed through the Food Pantry Items needed: cake mixes, icing, 9x13 pans with lids, candles, cake decorations, child’s birthday cards, birthday plates and napkins.

32. www.facebook.com/highlandhopeumc Join us on Facebook and keep up with the activities, event times, and people at Highland Hope!

33. BIBLE MEMORY VERSE... “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (NIV)