Weekly Church Announcements March 16, 2025

• Dear Members, Adherents & Friends of Highland Hills Pastoral Charge,

  Attached are the Worship Order of Service for Sunday at 9:30 AM, and the Monthly Announcement sheet for March.

  Everyone Is Welcome!

  Some Additional Announcements and the

  Worship Instructions below...

  Highland Hills United Church offers combined In-Person and Zoom services at 9:30 am. Masking is welcomed.

  LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE as worship begins each Sunday helps us all to open our hearts to the light-filled presence of Christ in our midst.  We invite you to take a turn lighting the candle, providing yourself the opportunity to deepen your connection to Christ.  Please contact Marybeth Wilson if you are willing.  Email: marybwilson72@gmail.com   Phone: 705-754-1901

  You Are Invited…HOLNESS YOGA meets for their Winter Sessions in the Lower Level of HHUC January thru March 27th. If you are interested please email gailholness@gmail.com She will be happy to share with you the many options and details of her amazing classes.

  Knitting For Warmth Tuesdays at 1:30 – 3:30 pm.  HHUC Lower Level.  For more information about KFW contact Mary at 705-286-5173.  

  “Walk Away From Winter” Contact the Gardens of Haliburton at 705-457-4848 ext. 105 if you are interested in a Winter stay at the Gardens.  Winter Living is Easy at the Gardens of Haliburton.

  Diner’s Club: Our Diner’s Club convener this year is Marie Lennard and it is being held on the second Thursday of every month; next one is on Thursday April 10th If you are interested in any future dinners, please call Marie to get on the calling list at 705-286-3037.

  LENTEN LUNCHES: Service at 12 noon with a Soup & Sandwich lunch to follow.

  By Donation

  Wed March 12th – St Paul’s Anglican Church

  Wed March 19th – Highland Hills United Church

  Wed March 26th – St Paul’s Anglican Church

  Wed April 2nd     – Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

  Wed April 9th     – Minden Bible Church

  UCW  Meeting March 17th at 1:30 in the Lower Level

  Elder Wisdom Circle will meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month as an on-going group.  Next date is March 19th For more information you may call Rev. Anne at 705-489-2059 or Debbie at 705-928-8065.

  “Places for People” will be having their annual Sleeping in Cars fundraiser and awareness campaign this year on March 21st and through the night to March 22nd.  Rev. Max, Emily and Thomas will be taking part again this year!  Please consider sponsoring them and supporting our Outreach Committee to reach out and help our neighbours who are most in need.  You can make a donation through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/max-ward or you can give your donation to Rev. Max.  Thanks for supporting Places for People.

  Your invited to a Muffin Drop-In Social on Saturday March 22nd 9 am – 11 am at Hope United Church. 7521 Hwy 35 in Norland.  Bring a friend.

  Earth Hour:  8:30-9:30 pm on Saturday March 22nd.

  We are inviting the community to come celebrate with us…

  Tuesday March 25th "Cupcake Tea" 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the Lower Level of HHUC.  In appreciation for the 3000 blankets made from 99,000 donated squares.  Please join us!

  Broadview Magazine Renewals:
  The deadline to renew subscriptions is March 30, 2025.  The price or your own renewal is $30 (tax included).  The price for new subscribers is $30 (tax included).  If you are a new subscriber, please enclose the name, mailing address and phone number of the recipient.  If presently subscribing or a new subscriber, a check payable to Glena Koehler may be mailed to:  Glena Koehler, PO Box 274, Dorset, ON  POA 1E0.  Questions:  705-766-2496.  Centennial legacy tribute donations : Donate online by March 15th at: broadview.org/donate or by calling 416-960-8500.  Please consider expanding the readership of this award-winning magazine.

  Kawartha Highlands Presbyterial UCW Annual Meeting  Monday March 31st  at 10:00 am held at Trinity Omemee United Church.  Registration 9:15 Cost is $25 and includes lunch.  Please call Pat at 705-286-3026.

  Affirming Working Group Monday April 7th at 1:30 pm.  HHUC Lower Level.  For more information contact Debbie at 705-928-8065.

  Monday April 7th @ 1:00 pm at the Minden Library.  The Friends of the Haliburton County Public Library invite you to attend an afternoon with local author Douglas Tindal. Douglas will share stories and information about his book Tales From Wine on the Porch. Join us for light refreshments and a fun afternoon! Signed copies of the book will be available for $15.

  Admission is by donation.

  ECORC UCW 2025 Annual Meeting April 10th 10 am – 3 pm held at Westdale United Church, Peterborough.  Register by March 28th  Cost is $30/includes lunch.  For more information or to register contact Registrar Linda Unrau at 705-957-9650 or lunrau2023@gmail.com

  Join for an “All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast” Saturday April 19th at 8:00 am.  Sponsored by Hope United Church.  Adults: $10  12&under $5  Preschool Free  Takeout is available.

  Sincerely,

  Rev. Max