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			<title>Songwriters Concert - May 6</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Singer-Songwriter-Concert-May-6.html</link>
			<description>On May 6, 2012, The First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown will &lt;br/&gt;present it’s 2nd annual Songwriters Concert. It will feature the talents of  &lt;br/&gt;Kim Yarson, Sandy Zio, Lisa Bouchelle, Papa Carl Anderson, and Mike &lt;br/&gt;Matisa. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, concert at 7:00 pm. Refreshments &lt;br/&gt;will be served.</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Easter Vigil - Saturday April 7</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Easter-Vigil-Saturday-April-7.html</link>
			<description>Join us as we watch and pray for the resurrection of Christ and consider what that means to each of us, Saturday April 7th, 7:00pm till Sunday April 8th, 5:00am. Come for all or part of the night for fellowship, prayer and meditation. If you cannot be present in person, join us in spirit wherever you are. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a candle to share the light, and food to share if you wish. Coffee will be available. For further information or if you would like to volunteer to help setup, m [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Holy Week Activities</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Holy-Week-Activities.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;There will be a Maundy Thursday service in Fellowship Hall Thursday evening at 6:30.  We will gather for worship, which includes communion, and a simple soup supper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please note that the community Good Friday service scheduled for noon on April 6 at First United Methodist Church of Hightstown has been cancelled.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Tennebrae service will be held Friday in the Meadow Lakes auditorium starting at 7:15 pm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;An Easter Vigil will take place from 7 PM Saturday - 5 AM Sunday.   [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Interim Pastor Selected</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Interim-Pastor-Selected.html</link>
			<description>The Personnel Committee announced that the Rev. Barbara Heck will be joining us as our Interim Minister, pending approval by Presbytery.  Rev. Heck is currently the Rutgers Protestant Chaplain.  She will be with us as pulpit supply through most of April, beginning as our full-time interim in May when she will complete her duties at Rutgers.&lt;br /&gt;</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Easter at FPCH</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Lent-at-FPCH.html</link>
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			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Soup Suppers Begin February 22 - 6:30 PM (new time!)</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Soup-Suppers-Begin-February-22.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Each Wednesday evening during Lent, Fellowship Hall is the place for some spectacular soup and fellowship.  How can everyone be involved?  Glad you asked!  We’d love to have you simmer your favorite soup recipe and share it with all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Meals are prepared by members of the congregation who volunteer their time and soup making talents.  The menu is simple -- soup, bread and grapes.  Music, reflection and prayer follows the supper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot; [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Interim Pastor Search</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Interim-Pastor-Search.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;With Dr. Franzen's departure on December 31, 2011 we have begun a search for a full-time Interim Pastor. We are looking forward to the person of God's choosing to guide us during our transition between Pastors. The Personnel Committee under the direction of the Session is developing its list of priorities for working with the Interim Pastor, reviewing Personal Information Forms, and conducting interviews.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Candidates wishing to inquire about the position please contact us at dhenninger [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Joint service at Meadow Lakes - Sunday January 1 at 11 am</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Joint-service-at-Meadow-Lakes-Sunday-January-1-at-11-am.html</link>
			<description>On Sunday, January 1, the Main Street congregation will worship with the Meadow Lakes congregation in the Meadow Lakes auditorium at 11 AM. There will be NO worship services or education hour at Main Street that day. Please join us at Meadow Lakes.</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Christmas Eve Schedule</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Christmas-Eve-Schedule.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;4:00 pm - Vespers Service at Meadow Lakes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:30 pm - Family Service&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:00 pm - Candlelight Service&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us Sunday, Christmas Day, at 10:30 am for an informal, come as you are service.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Christmas Caroling - Sunday, December 18</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Christmas-Caroling-Sunday-December-18.html</link>
			<description>We will gather at the home of the Bini’s at 6:00 PM (547 Dutch Neck Road, East Windsor). We will drive around town to bring holiday cheer to members of our church family.  After caroling we will return to the Bini’s for refreshments.  Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Please let Dave or Joanne know you are coming by calling them at 609-448-1746 or by emailing them at: ewbinis@verizon.net</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Advent Dinner and Pageant, Sunday December 11</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Advent-Dinner-and-Pageant-Sunday-December-11.html</link>
			<description>&lt;br/&gt;Please join us for our traditional Advent Family Night Dinner and &lt;br/&gt;Christmas Program starting with dinner at 5:30 on Sunday December &lt;br/&gt;11th.. It will be an evening of friends, family and delicious food. &lt;br/&gt;Following the dinner join us as the children share the story of &lt;br/&gt;Christmas. Bring a dish to share to serve 8-10 people. Sign up during &lt;br/&gt;coffee hour, email Joanne Bini ewbinis@verizon.net &lt;br/&gt;or call the church office 609.448.005</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Hanging of the Greens/Music Sunday - November 27</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Hanging-of-the-Greens-Music-Sunday-November-27.html</link>
			<description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://hightstownpres.org/web/images/stories/HangingOfTheGreens.png&quot; width=&quot;118&quot; height=&quot;NaN&quot; alt=&quot;HangingOfTheGreens&quot; style=&quot;float: left;&quot; /&gt;On Sunday, November 27, the season of Advent begins!  On this first Sunday of Advent, the choirs will present “Christmas In Our World: Our Unity in Christ.”  The service will include celebrating Christmas music traditions as we green and decorate the church in preparation for the birth of our Lord.  The choirs will be singing and playing caro [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Singer-Songwriter Concert October 9</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Singer-Songwriter-Concert-October-9.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;We will host a Singer/Songwriters Concert in the Round on Sunday, October 9 at 7:00 PM  This concert will support our various activities, including global mission and outreach in our community.  The donation is $10 per person.  Tickets are available through the church office at (609) 448-0055 or one hour before show time at the door.  Scheduled to perform are some of our community’s outstanding artists.  They include Lisa Bouchelle, Kim Yarson, Sandy Zio, Kelly Carvin and ‘Papa’ Ca [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Fall Fest, Saturday September 24</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Fall-Fest-Saturday-September-23.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Fall Fest is almost here!  Please join us this Saturday, September 24 and enjoy lots of wonderful handmade crafts, dried floral arrangements, homemade baked goods, our thrift shop featuring some new and gently used items, a silent auction and our food court, which will be serving breakfast and lunch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;The fun starts at 9 AM and runs through 3 PM.  Please invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New Wednesday Evening Worship Service</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/New-Wednesday-Evening-Worship-Service.html</link>
			<description>On July 13 at 7 PM, we are beginning a new emerging worship service. This is an experimental service that will be shaped each week by those who come. Our hope is that this will be an informal service that will be attractive to all types of families and individuals. Please join us and explore your spiritual side!</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Worship and Picnic in Etra Park - Sunday June 19</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Worship-and-Picnic-in-Etra-Park-Sunday-June-20.html</link>
			<description>Join us Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19 in Etra Park for worship followed by a picnic. Service will held at 10:30 AM. Bring a lawn chair and a dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.  There will NOT be an 8 am service on June 19.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;150&quot; width=&quot;458&quot; src=&quot;http://hightstownpres.org/web/images/stories/WorshipInPark.gif&quot; alt=&quot;WorshipInPark&quot; style=&quot;vertical-align: bottom;&quot; /&gt;</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>FPCH Float in Hightstown Memorial Day Parade</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/FPCH-Float-in-Hightstown-Memorial-Day-Parade.html</link>
			<description>Come and support the FPCH float in the Hightstown Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at 9 am on Monday, May 30.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you would like to help decorate the float, we will meet behind the Vincent home at 222 Morrison Ave at 3 pm on Sunday May 29.  We will be decorating the float with flats of flowers.  You can drop off the flowers behind the Vincent home or bring them to church Sunday morning.  Please label your flowers and they will be returned Monday afternoon.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you want to walk in the p [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Hard Candy for Children in Afghanistan</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Hard-Candy-for-Children-in-Afghanistan.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;We hope you all know that the soldiers in Afghanistan are fighting hard for us. They are trying to make friends with the children in the area, but the children are scared of the soldiers. They have asked us to send hard candy for them to give out as a gesture of friendship and peace. Bring in your hard candy and place it in the box in the Narthex (no candy that will melt or go bad). Danielle Devlin and her 3-5th grade class is doing this for the children of Afghanistan so that they are not sc [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Ecumenical Bible Study Starting</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Ecumenical-Bible-Study-Starting.html</link>
			<description>COME ONE - COME ALL TO A NEW AND EXCITING BIBLE CLASS&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are organizing a daytime ecumenical Bible class that will meet on Thursdays in Kendall Lounge.  We can and will change the day, the time and place of the class depending on your input.  Discussion will begin at 11 AM followed by a light lunch (wonderful homemade soup, etc.).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Margaret Shafer, a new member, who resides at Meadow Lakes, is rich in Christian Education History and comes to us from Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in [...]</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Ghana Mission Trip videos</title>
			<link>http://hightstownpres.org/web/index.php/home/Ghana-Mission-Trip-videos.html</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;In case you either missed the videos taken during the recent mission trip to Ghana that were shown at Mission Trip Sunday or want to see them again, they are available on YouTube.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Children Video&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;[video:[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-z_xGpwG54]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clinic Video&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;[video:[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY1Hjjgj72I]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Partnership Video&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;[video:[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C6u8HcQnHE]&lt;/p&gt;</description>
			<author>marshgosnell@gmail.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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