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Youth Tablescapes Fundraiser Date Posted: Apr 30, 2012 A Mystery Dinner Theater Presented by SHPC YOUTH On Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 PM Four teenagers decide to stop procrastinating and start working on a school project. But when a bag of money is discovered in the Harper’s home, suspicions arise! Allegations are pronounced. Lies are revealed. Conspiracies are divulged. Is a bank robber in their midst? Who wants revenge? Who dares to call the police? Will the family be... read more

Sunday Club Celebration Date Posted: Apr 29, 2012 JOIN US THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR OUR SUNDAY CLUB CELEBRATION We celebrate 25 years of this vital ministry at South Highland! This Sunday afternoon ministry provides fellowship, a hot meal, activities and social interaction to Southside mentally and emotionally challenged persons 52 weeks a year. Volunteers prepare and provide meals, clean up afterwards, and share time with the visitors many who may not have another meal on Sunday. In addition to serving... read more

Inspirational Series 2012 Date Posted: Mar 26, 2012 Becoming All You Are Meant to Be South Highland Presbyterian Church 2012 Inspiration Series Featuring Dr. John Huffman Join us Sunday & Monday, April 22nd & 23rd Sunday, April 22nd 8:30 & 11am Services in the Sanctuary “Who Are You & Where Are You Going?” II Corinthians 12:7b-10 9:30am Sunday School in the Davis Family Hall “Exciting Challenges Facing the Church with... read more

Church Picnic Date Posted: Mar 25, 2012 JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC Sunday, April 15th - 2-6pm Oak Mountain State Park Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, music, fellowship, and... read more

Officer Nominations Date Posted: Feb 23, 2012 NOMINATING OFFICERS The 2012 Officer Nominating Committee asks that the membership of SHPC prayerfully consider persons to be nominated for the office of Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. All active confirmed members are eligible for nomination to these boards and members are encouraged to submit the names to the committee or drop in the offering plate. Remember that the Office of Elder provides for the mission and governing of the church and that the Office of Deacon is... read more

Lenten Devotional 2012 Date Posted: Feb 21, 2012

Click here to download South Highland's 2012 Lenten Devotional Based on Mark.

SHPC Lenten Season 2012 Date Posted: Feb 18, 2012 SOUTH HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LENTEN OBSERVANCES Join in the Lenten Journey “Following Jesus For Life!” FEBRUARY 22, 2012—ASH WEDNESDAY Service times—12noon & 6:30pm Service of Penance - Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion “Take Up Your Cross” - Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley Mark 8:27-31 FEBRUARY 26, 2012—1ST SUNDAY IN LENT “More Than Good” - Rev. Jim Truesdell Mark 10:17-31 MARCH 4, 2012—2ND SUNDAY... read more

Witness Season Date Posted: Feb 01, 2012

Join us for Witness Season events at South Highland.

Pictorial Directory Makeup Days Date Posted: Jan 25, 2012 DIDN'T GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN FOR THE NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY? We are planning a new Pictorial Directory for South Highland! Expect a phone call from the photography company to schedule an appointment on our make up days - February 12th... read more

30 Hour Famine Date Posted: Jan 25, 2012 Our youth group is doing World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. We don’t think it’s right that thousands of kids are dying from hunger every day. So we’re doing something about it. We’re going without food for 30 hours to raise money so others can eat. Here’s how you can help: 1. Pray. Ask God to bless our students as they overcome hunger. 2. Volunteer. Come join us during our Famine Weekend. 3.... read more

Reminder: Pictorial Directory Date Posted: Jan 17, 2012 DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH SESSION FOR OUR NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY! We are planning a new Pictorial Directory for South Highland! Photos will be taken January 20-23. If you signed up, expect a confirmation phone call from the photography company. If you did not sign up, also expect a call from the photography company to set up an... read more

2012 Annual Congregational Meeting Date Posted: Jan 17, 2012 THE SESSION HAS CALLED the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 9:30AM in the Davis Family Hall for the purpose of: · To elect six members of the congregation to serve on the 2012 Officer Nominating Committee; · To receive reports concerning ministries of the congregation in 2011 and information regarding the 2012 budget; · To receive and act upon any other business appropriate to the Annual meeting as indicated in the Book... read more

Wednesday Night Live Schedule Date Posted: Jan 11, 2012 Join us on Wednesday Nights at South Highland Presbyterian Church! 5:00pm— Dinner—Davis Family Hall 5:00pm—Healing and Wholeness service in Sanctuary -This is a service including a brief Scriptural message and Holy Communion in the Sanctuary 6:00pm—LOGOS & Youth Group 6:30pm—Handbells 6:30pm—Adult Programming ... read more

2012-2013 SHPC Scholarships Date Posted: Jan 06, 2012 2012-2013 SHPC Scholarships Time to apply for scholarships! They are offered through both the F.A. Mathes Scholarship Fund and the Helen Mohns Dunaway Seminary Scholarship Fund. The deadline for submitting complete applications is February 15, 2012. Click here to download the revised scholarship application form or pick one up in the church office. The Scholarship Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Administration... read more

Start the Year with the Bible Date Posted: Dec 28, 2011 START THE YEAR WITH THE BIBLE Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley and Rev. Jim Truesdell will lead us through the Gospel of Mark from New Year until Easter January 1st 9:30-10:45am in the Small Auditorium New Year’s Day Joint Sunday School Convocation Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Sydney Park Topic: Introduction to the Gospel according to Mark Children’s Sunday School classes—Pre- K 4& ’s and 1st graders will meet in the Sea Turtle room and 2nd –5th... read more

January 15th - Bishop Willimon Date Posted: Dec 28, 2011 JANUARY 15th—BISHOP WILLIMON Join us on Sunday, January 15th for our special guest speaker – Bishop Willimon. He will preach at both the 8:30 & 11am services in the Sanctuary. He will also lead the Inquirers Class during the Sunday School Hour. The Reverend Dr. William H. Willimon is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church and currently serves the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. For more information, visit northalabamaumc.org. ... read more

Pictorial Directory Date Posted: Dec 27, 2011 SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPH SESSION FOR OUR NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY! We are planning a new Pictorial Directory for South Highland! Sign up NOW for your pictorial directory photo! Photos will be taken January 20-23. To schedule your session: Sign up on the sheets in the Lobby on Sundays and Wednesdays or email SHPCsignup@gmail.com with - your name,... read more

Stewardship Dinner Date Posted: Oct 07, 2011 You are invited to the Stewardship Congregational Dinner on Wednesday, October 19th in the Davis Family Hall! View the invitation... read more

Fall Sermon Series Date Posted: Sep 01, 2011 FALL SERMON SERIES “Strength for the Journey: traveling with the children of Israel from slavery to freedom.” Six sermons in this series. September 4th - “Signed in Blood” - #1 Strength for the Journey Exodus 12:1-14, Dr. Ed Hurley preaching September 11th - “Renewing Our Strength” - #2 Strength for the Journey Exodus 14: 19-31, Dr. Ed Hurley preaching September 18th - “God’s Generosity... read more

Dr. Ed Hurley's Trip to Egypt Date Posted: Jul 27, 2011 ICE Journey of the Birmingham Eight Travels Through the Lands of the Pharaohs, the Kings, the Caesars, the Christ Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Greece, Italy June 23 – July 15, 2011 The Birmingham Eight Ray Dunmyer, Ed Hurley, Bob Hurst, Steve Jones, Jonathan Miller, A.B. Sutton, Barry Vaughn By Ed Hurley Click here to read about his... read more

Officer Nominations Date Posted: Jun 19, 2011

Click Officer Nominee Bio Sheet for a look at those nominated for officers for SHPC.

New Ordination Standards Date Posted: May 11, 2011 South Highland Presbyterian Church Announces Ordination Standards Recently the Presbyterian Church (USA), through a vote of its presbyteries (its local governing bodies), adopted new ordination standards for elders, deacons and ministers of Word and Sacrament (also called “teaching elders”). The new standards allow individual churches within the denomination to apply the teachings of the Scriptures and Confessions, as they interpret them, in enacting their own standards... read more

2011 Graduates Date Posted: May 08, 2011 Congratulations to our 2011 Graduates! High School: McNeill Blue, son of Lauch and Lisa Blue, is graduating from Spain Park High School. He plans to attend Auburn to Study Chemical Engineering Austin Bonner, son of Jeff and Cathie Bonner, is graduating from Oak Mountain. He plans to attend Southern Union University to study in Wildlife and Forestry. Daniel Crist, son of Andy and Sonia Crist, is graduating from Hoover High School. He plans to... read more

Confirmation Class 2011 Date Posted: Apr 17, 2011 Congratulations to this year's Confirmation Class. The class started in the fall. The youth went before the Session on April 11th and each youth was recommended by his or her Elder Sponsor. The ten youth were presented to the congregation on Palm Sunday. Pictured from left to right: Front row: Ethan Fooshee, Anne Curtis Giovanelli, Mary Alice Crocker, James Barr, & Alec Albright Back row: Crossan Ryals, Mary Frances Garner, Anne Kearney Patton, Gabby Fahey, & Jon... read more

Easter Schedule Date Posted: Mar 18, 2011 Sunday, April 17—PALM—PASSION SUNDAY “Cheers and Cures Through the Eternal Rider” - Matthew 21:1-17; Philippians 2:5-11 Monday, April 18 – Friday, April 22, 2011 HOLY WEEK SERVICES “24 - The Day that Changed It All” Lunch will be served after the noon services in Davis Family Hall Monday, April 18—12:00 Noon—Chapel Rev. Adam Borenman—“Not Me” - Matthew... read more

Inspirational Series 2011 Date Posted: Mar 18, 2011 South Highland Presbyterian 2011 Inspirational Series featuring John Bell John Bell led us in an inspiring weekend of music and worship. South Highland Presbyterian Church purchased many of his music and book resources. Please visit the church library to see how they can help... read more

John Bell Bio Date Posted: Mar 18, 2011 John Lamberton Bell is a hymn writer, a Church of Scotland minister, a member of the Iona Community, a broadcaster, and a former student activist! He works throughout the world lecturing in theological colleges in the UK, Canada, and the United States. His primary focus is renewal of congregational worship at the grassroots level The Iona Community is an ecumenical Christian community of men and women from different walks of life and different traditions in the Christian church.... read more

Inspirational Series Date Posted: Mar 18, 2011 South Highland Presbyterian 2011 Inspirational Series Saturday, March 26 9 AM-12 PM in the Davis Family Hall “Perspectives on Music in Worship” John looks at a variety of traditional & more contemporary styles of music and how they can best be refreshed to use in public worship. All musicians are welcome and encouraged to participate! Sunday, March 27 8:30 AM in the Chapel and 11 AM inthe Sanctuary Keynote... read more

How We Got Our Bible Date Posted: Jan 26, 2011 DR. GERALD BRAY— Dr. Bray will be our guest speaker this Wednesday night, January 26, at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. He will be speaking on How We Got Our Bible. Dr. Bray will also be at Beeson Divinity the week (January 24-28, 2 pm—4 pm) teaching more in depth How We Got Our Bible. This year is the 400th anniversary of the writing of the King James Bible and Dr. Bray will help revisit the history, origins, and development of this important English... read more

Prayers and Poetry for God's People Date Posted: Jan 04, 2011 New Covenant Class Meets at 9:45am in the Parlor January 9 – Prayers and Poetry for God’s People (Introduction) January 16 – Psalms of Trust (Psalm 16) January 23 – Congregational Meeting * January 30 – Dale Bruner, renowned Bible scholar and teacher, will be teaching. Congregation wide. Not to be missed! But for those that want to have our New Covenant Class we will study Psalms of Thanksgiving (Psalm 30) February 6 – Psalms of Sacred History (Psalm... read more

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 2011 - 2012 SHPC Scholarships Date Posted: Dec 22, 2010 For those who may be thinking of applying for a scholarship from either the F.A. Mathes Scholarship Fund or the Helen Mohns Duna-way Seminary Scholarship Fund, the time to prepare applications has arrived. The deadline for submitting complete applications is February 15, 2011. The revised scholarship application form is available here (instructions below) or from the church office, as of December 15. The... read more