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Job Opportunity
Higgins Memorial UMC has a position available for anyone with experience in the sound and visual media department. For more information about pay and job description, please contact the church office.
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Online Giving is
Now Available!
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Higgins is offering online giving through EasyTithe!
Try it now, online or through the mobile app!
Please contact the office or send us an email if you have any questions.
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TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS AT HIGGINS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:30-NOON
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Addresses
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Some of the Higgins family may have moved, but they are still in our hearts. Send them well wishes!
Jack Myers
The Blake @ Charlottesville,
250 Nichols Court,
Apt 215
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Mike & Mollie Lawrence 8713 SE Riverfront Terrace Tequesta, FL 33469
Allen & Bevo Peterson 491 Blackberry Drive Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
Bev Hunsucker
870 Oak Meadow Drive
Apt. 3332
Franklin, TN 37064
Cell: 828 230-1787
email: bevbhuns@gmail.com
Sam & Ethel Nash
3066 Point Clear Drive
Tega Cay, SC 29708
J.P. Tabor
332 AEW/ESFS
Unit #61807
APO, AE 09321-1807
Armin & Renee Wessel
562 Lake Serene Drive
Winchester, VA 22603
College address:
Cole Shehan
102 West Wilson Street
Campus Box 1520
Wingate, NC 28174
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PLEASE KEEP OUR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN YOUR PRAYERS AS SCHOOLS HAVE STARTED FOR THIS YEAR.
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Van payments
In an effort to get our van loan paid off, the Finance Committee is asking for donations. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please give as you feel led. God Bless
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Please meet in the Church Sanctuary to take the greens down on Wednesday,
January 6th at 9:30 a.m. Thanks so much!
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Church office is closed Thursday and Friday for New Years.
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Pastor John
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We Three Kings
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2: 1-2
We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star
The Hymn "We Three Kings of Orient Are" was written by an Episcopalian minister (as well as news reporter and stained- glass artist) John Henry Hopkins. He pondered the significance of the gifts brought by the travelers, following the bright star in the sky. The gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Verses 2-4 explain their significance.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign.
Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a deity nigh; Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him God on high.
Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume, breathes a life of glittering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
The wise men show us a great way to express our devotion to Christ as His followers in 2021.
First, They Were Devoted To Seeking the Lord - The Magi traveled thousands of miles to see the King of the Jews. How will you show your devotion to the Lord in 2021?
Second. They Brought Their Gifts to the Lord - The gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh represented costly gifts given to the Lord. Will you allow God to use the gifts He has given you to serve Him and others in 2021?
Third, They Bowed Down and Worshiped the Lord - True followers of Christ are devoted to worshiping the Almighty. How will you worship the Lord in 2021?
Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia! Sounds through the earth and skies
O star of wonder, star of night, Westward leading,
still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light.
May 2021 be a great year for our Higgins Church Family as we seek to brightly shine the light of Jesus Christ this year!
Grace and Peace
Pastor John
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Children's Ministry
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People were sharing on Facebook recently the Bible verse that has really helped them in 2020. I think for me it was Romans 8:38 (and really the whole chapter of Romans):
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. (New Living Translation)
I'm praying that my verse for 2021 will be Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take (New Living Translation)
I really want the King of Kings to be the Lord of my life this year and for the rest of my life. I'm too good at building my own little kingdom, where I am sitting on the throne. I want to live in God's big Kingdom, where I live for His glory and fame and honor, not my own.
I also want the children that we work with to really know God, trust Him and live for Him. So, we are going to be studying The Attributes of God for Kids over the next few weeks. We will look at some of God's attributes and what each one means for us. For example, since God is Omniscient (all-knowing) than that means I am fully known. Since God is Love, I am deeply loved. And, since God is Immutable (unchanging), nothing I can do can change God's deep love for me.
We will be using this curriculum in Children's Church each Sunday, in our online teaching, and in any other opportunities we have to disciple children. We hope to get back to having our after-school program soon.
We appreciate your prayers.
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Worship Update
|  We will continue to have outdoor/drive-in worship each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and online worship each Sunday. We will review this item again at our Church Council meeting on January 26, 2021. |
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Prayer Ministry
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You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11
- SHUT-IN'S: Estelle Sheldon and Jerry Helsher
- Donna Woodie and family in the passing of her brother, Randy Payne
- Paul Helsher, health issues
- Mary Ann Wampler
- Janet Hepburn
- Doug Zillweger, home
- Alice Drummond, health issues
- Caryl Cullom, home with health issues
- Bob Proffitt, health issues
- James & Judy Byrd, health issues
- Ada Lee Hipps, home
- Pat Bullet, health issues
- Rich Eten, health issues
- Deena Bingham, home
- Marcia Schoen, facial spasms and trigeminal neuralgia
- Bobby Jack & Shirley McAllister, health issues
- Rhonda McCall, missionary to Ukraine
- The Kohman Family, MTI
- Your church staff
- Dr. John Fowler and his wife, Liz
- Jonathan Taylor, U.S. Army (grandson of Charles & Nancy Williams)
- J. P. Tabor, U.S. Air Force
- Michael Bingham, U.S. Marine
- Ellis Jackson, U.S. Navy
- Logan Eckert, U.S. Navy
- James Adam Click, U.S. Marine
- FOR OUR NATION/LEADERS
- For children in foster care and foster parents
- Pray for those who don't know Jesus.
- Pray for those looking for a job/employment.
- Pray for caregivers: Those caring for the elderly, parents, children, etc
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Celebrations
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January Birthdays
01/01 - Skip Wilson, Sr.
01/03 - Bill Watkins
01/04 - Mack Ray
01/12 - Dan Wahlers
01/13 - Barbara Bradley
01/14 - Richard Dahl
01/18 - Shirley McAllister
| 01/21 - Peirce Bingham
01/21 - Elizabeth Bush
01/22 - Charles Aldridge
01/27 - Kim Young
01/28 - Linda Rote
01/29 - Kailey Robertson
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January Anniversaries
01/01 - Ken & Lynn Walker
01/23 - Chris & Glenda Cooper
01/25 - John & Pat Terrell
01/26 - Dennis & Nancy Smith
01/28 - Dane & Linda Rote
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Calling All Dessert Makers - We Need You on Tuesday Nights!
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Hi everyone, we could still use some help with the desserts on Tuesday night.
Over the last several months, many excellent bakers have contributed Blue Ribbon Desserts for the Tuesday Evening Special Meals Ministry. To everyone who has made a homemade dessert for this ministry, we thank you so much! Charlie & Stephanie Willis and their crew prepare a delicious meal, and your homemade desserts top it off and make it extra special. Thank you for being a part of this important ministry. In addition to Charlie's team and the Dessert Makers, volunteer team deliver the meals each Tuesday evening.
If you'd like to bring a homemade dessert, please see below for what is needed and how to sign-up. If you have questions, please contact April Henkel (cell 850-228-1228) or Donna Woodie (cell 828-442-2232).
Tuesday Night Desserts - What, When and Where: - Two Dessert Makers are needed each Tuesday. When you sign-up online, you'll see the open slots for each Tuesday.
- Each Dessert Maker prepares one homemade dessert - 14 generous servings of something that can be easily placed in a take-out container.
- Do not pre-slice your dessert. If possible, please use a disposable container (otherwise, please plan to come back for your dish in the next day or two following your dessert night).
- Deliver to the church kitchen no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday you are covering.
How to Sign Up to to be a Tuesday Night Dessert Maker: - Online Sign-Up: Please click HERE to sign-up (or copy & paste this link into your browser: https://www.TakeThemAMeal.com/RHVA5469)
2. Phone sign-up: If you don't want to sign up on-line, please call or email April Henkel at 850-228-1228 or email henkelag@outlook.com or Donna Woodie - 828-442-2232 or email donnawoodie55@gmail.com. They'll be able to tell you what dates are open and add your information to the online sing-up at Take Them A Meal, the website we use for coordinating the Higgins' Meal Ministry (it's a free website used by many churches and groups).
Helpful Notes for On-line Sign-up:
- Provide your email address and you'll get an email reminder the day before your day to bring the dessert. Pretty handy!
- Be sure to "unclick" the little blue boxes if you don't want to receive "weekly inspiration and meal taking tips" from Take Them A Meal. Here's what the screen looks like ("unclick" the two blue boxes):
God bless you for sharing your talents and time for this important ministry!
Donna Woodie, Chair, Family Life Committee
Charlie Willis, Chief Chef for the Tuesday Night Meal Makers
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Higgins Information
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The church office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 until noon. Pastor John has a message on Higgins Facebook on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. We also have a new youtube channel and also right now media. Check us out! We miss you all and pray everyone is staying safe and healthy. Don't forget our website. |
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