Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 (Psalm 61)

8:00 AM Ladies’ Pr. Noon 55+ Lunch 7:00 PM Basketball

2 (Psalm 62) 10:00 AM DVPF

3* (Psalm 63) 11:00 AM Communion

4 (Psalm 64) 7:00 PM Ladies’ Crafts

5** (Psalm 65) Making Sandwiches

for SHAN

(9 AM: Dave)

6 (Psalm 66) 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

7 (Psalm 67) 8 (Psalm 68) 8:00 AM Ladies’ Pr. 7:00 PM Basketball

9 (Psalm 69) 9:00 AM Men’s Break-fast at Westville United Methodist Ch. 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Church Workday

10* (Psalm 70) 11:00 AM Camp Valentine Love Offering

Scout Sunday

11 (Psalm 71) 12** (Psalm 72) 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

(9 AM: George)

13 (Psalm 73) 14 (Psalm 74) 10:00 AM Staff Mtg.

15 (Psalm 75) 8:00 AM Ladies’ Pr. 7:00 PM Basketball 7:00 PM Adult Valentine Social (All Adults Invited)

16 (Psalm 76)

17* (Psalm 77) 18 (Psalm 78) 19** (Psalm 79)

(9 AM: Roland)

20 (Psalm 80) 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

21 (Psalm 81) 1:00 PM Ministerium Mtg.

22 (Psalm 72) 8:00 AM Ladies’ Pr. 7:00 PM Basketball

23 (Psalm 83)

24* (James 1) 25 (James 2) 26** (James 3) 10:00 AM Staff Mtg. 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study

(9 AM: Arvin)

27 (James 4) 28 (James 5) 10:00 AM Staff Mtg.

February 2019

Highland Park Church of God A New Life Fellowship

“Connected in Christ, Serving in Spirit, Growing in New Life Together”

Church Phone No.: (856)456-3364 Church Fax No.: (856)456-3812

District Website: www.chogeast.org National Website: www.chog.org

Pastor Bill e-mail: revwddilksjr@gmail.com Pastor Deb e-mail: debconner824@gmail.com Office e-mail: highlandparkcog@yahoo.com Web Site: www.highlandparkcog.org

**Regular Tuesday Schedule: 9:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 7:00 PM Ladies’ Bible Study

*Regular Sunday Schedule: 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School and Grades 3-6 “The Story” with Mrs. Kumpel 11:00 AM Morning Worship (Inc. FAITH FACTORY) 3:30-5:00 PM Youth 5:30 PM Choir Practice

Mid Winter Advance 2019

at Keswick

Winter Snow Policy If there is snow overnight the evening before a planned morning church event from Monday through Saturday, due to snow removal factors beyond our control, the event will be cancelled. If there is no school or early dismissal for the Gloucester City School District, all afternoon and evening activities will be cancelled. We will make every possible effort to see that the lot and walks are cleared for Sunday School and Sunday morning worship. Sunday afternoon and evening activities will have weather cancellations at the discretion of their appointed leadership.

Dear Church Family and Friends, In our chapter-a-day devotional readings, you will notice that

during the last half of January 2019 and the majority of February,

we are in the Psalms. Now it might seem that the Psalms are

endless as readings – there are 150 psalms and Psalm 119 has 176 verses (8 verses for each

letter in the Hebrew Alphabet – incidentally, the letters are in alphabetical order). Most

scholarship contends the final ordering of the Psalms came after the Babylonian exile (after

539 BC) and in Hebrew are titled the Tehillim (Praises) though many are prayer-like in

nature. There are five books within the Psalms. The first book (Psalms 1 – 41) utilizes the

divine name Yahweh. The second book (Psalms 42 – 72) utilizes the word Elohim (a plural

of majesty of the singular El (universal name for God)). The third book (73 – 89) is divided

into three parts: Psalms 73 – 78 are psalms of instruction or wisdom psalms, Psalms 79 – 83

are urgent prayers for divine assistance in the deliverance from invading enemies, Psalms

83 – 89 are psalms that express a yearning for fellowship with the Lord, who dwells in His

temple in Zion, and from whom alone come security and blessing. This information can be

found in many study Bibles and, as the senior pastor, I am endorsing the NIV Study Bible

published by Zondervan. Our congregation gives this study Bible to our high school

graduates. It offers sound scholarship in its articles. The Psalms are relevant for the church

today, and many scholars view the church as the ongoing people of God – and the promises,

songs, and prayers contained within them continue as meaningful – enduring for all

generations of God’s chosen people. Under the new covenant, in this new era of redemption

that dawned with the first coming of the Messiah and that be consummated at His second

coming, we are to utilize these sacred songs and prayers as our enduring legacy of God’s

Word for God’s People for all times. May they bring blessing to your hearts and lives as you

enjoy them this month.

In the Word,

Pastor Bill

Chapter-a-Day Bible 4-Year Bible Reading Program ~ Feb. 2019

Psalms 60-83

James 1-5

Lenten Services March 13, 20 and 27

April 3 and 10

THE STORY . . . FINDING YOUR STORY IN GOD’S STORY You are invited to join together on a 31-week journey through the Bible! “THE STORY” is a book of selections from the Bible, arranged chronologically, that reads like a novel. During this unique 31-week experience, every member of the family will be able to read their own, age-level-appropriate version of “THE STORY.” Together we will journey from Genesis to Revelation. There will be a variety of small groups available for you to connect with. On Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM, adults will meet in the fellowship hall and children in grades 3-6 will experience “The Story” with Mrs. Kumpel. At 11:00 AM, the Sunday morning message and FAITH FACTORY lesson for grades K-6 will be aligned with the stories we are learning about in our small groups. Youth will meet on Sundays at 3:30 PM, ladies will meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and men will meet on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. There is also a group of men that will meet in the evening. Please refer to your calendar for specific nights. Across the church and out in the community we can talk about what we are learning together from God’s story! And perhaps along the way we will also see our story in God’s story. Please give the church a call at 456-3364 to sign up for one of these small groups. You are invited!!

Adult Valentine Social

Friday, February 15 7:00 PM

In the Fellowship Hall

This is not just a date night! All adults are invited.

Come alone or bring a person that you care about.

Please be sure to sign the sheet in the Narthex if you plan to attend.

If you can help by bringing a dessert or an appetizer, please also indicate that on the sheet in the Narthex.

Thanks!!

February Challenge:

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” (John

15:12)

“Dear Children, let us stop just saying we love each other, but show it

with our actions.” 1 John 3:18

Highland Park Church of God YOUTH

Look What’s Happening in FEBRUARY!

There is no greater love story than God’s love story for us. We continue on our journey

through the Bible. Don’t forget to read your chapter and we will get into some great

conversation as we learn together more about who God is and the great plans He has

for His kids! And…we’ll throw in a little fun and maybe a snack along the way!!

Come join us. Invite a friend!

February 3rd, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

THE STORY – “God Builds a Nation”

February 10th, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

THE STORY – “Joseph: From Slave to Deputy Pharoh”

February 17th, 3:30-5:30

THE STORY – “Deliverance”

February 24th, 3:30 – 5:30

THE STORY – “New Commands and a New Covenant”

District Valentine Offering

Please join us in supporting the work

of District 41. Your donations will. . .

Develop youth and young adult

concerts/seminars. (Coordinated by Rev. Hans Nelson)

Support those being called into the

ministry. (Course work, credentialing, ordination and licensing)

Sponsor ministerial conferences

We are asking each congregation of District 41

to take a Valentine offering on February 10th

with each person giving at least $1.00.

Checks should be made out to Church of God in

the East and mailed to: Church of God in the East

C/O Mara Irizarry

40 Deep Dale Drive

Levittown, PA 19056