Weekly Update

Highland Cafe’, Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30am.

Praying & Fasting as a church

Highland,

Seven days a week, the Word of God is being proclaimed throughout the life of our church! Starting with Sunday services, then through Bible courses at Truth Spring. Plus, we have Kingdom Sports happening each Saturday (games start this Saturday) where Jesus is presented to our families each game.

Furthermore, we have the Word of God offered in our cafe. Our cafe, in the words of Brenda Steele, is a place where heaven and earth intersect. May there be an abounding harvest of hearts repenting, declaring Jesus to be Lord, as His Word is conveyed!

As we fast and pray for North Highland today, let me begin by thanking each of you! This Kingdom-Work would not be possible without you! Your generosity, your resolve, your willingness to place the interest of others above your own – all to love our neighbors in honor of our Lord. Thank you, Highland, for being the light of the world to North Highland.

Prayer Guide

Click button to access our Prayer Guide


Service begins at 10am.

Sunday’s Schedule

8am: Doors open

8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility, Devotion begins - 9am

9am-10am: Sunday School (through March 29th)

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)


Sunday school classes offered

9am-10am: Sunday School (through March 29th)

Locations will be offered as you arrive. Come to the main entrance.

Sunday School this Sunday, 9am. To those who are leading, thank you! I appreciate your willingness to serve one another, affording others the chance to study God’s Word together. In doing so, we strengthen the fibers of Highland Community Church together. See classes below:

• Nursery: Donna Findley

• Pre-K: Jennifer Lynch & Megan Holbrook

• K5 - 2nd grade:

led by Julie Jordan and Kathy Jordan

• 3rd - 5th grade:

led by Rob Strickland

• 6th - 12th grade girls:

led by Cassia Roper

• 6th - 12th grade boys:

led by Jonny Spiece

• Women: led by Carrie Strickland

• Men: led by Robert Singleton

• Co-Ed: led by Mike Hare


Our Text for This Sunday: Matthew 12:15-32

“Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:

‘Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,

my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased.

I will put my Spirit upon him,

and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.

He will not quarrel or cry aloud,

nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;

a bruised reed he will not break,

and a smoldering wick he will not quench,

until he brings justice to victory;

and in his name the Gentiles will hope.’

Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.” Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or how can someone enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.”


I love you, Highland!

See you Sunday,

Rob

Weekly Update

Highland was blanketed in snow Sunday!

Highland,

Our campus was a winter wonderland Sunday Morning! During Coffee & Conversation, every adult became childlike, enjoying the snow in such fun ways!

All the kids that showed up to play in the snow ended up with frigid fingers! We invited them in to enjoy some hot chocolate! It was a day I will cherish.

To those of you who braved the snow, it was great having you at Service! To those who took a “snow day”, I hope you enjoyed every memory made!


Praying & Fasting as a church

We are praying as a church. During our service each Sunday, our Prayer Guide is handed out. We are using our church’s Four Strands of Stewardship as our guide. These strands of life that come together to make up the life of our church are: 1. Heart, 2. Home, 3. Highland & 4. North Highland.

As we fast and pray today, we seek the Lord for Highland. Let’s open our hearts, asking the Lord to make us fruitful, according to His holy nature. Oh, Highland, He has done great things in our midst – let us rejoice in His abundant goodness, longing to be holy as He is holy!

To guide us through our lunch-hour fast, consider reading this passage: Ephesians 3:14-4:3. In many ways, we have seen the Lord bring to life this passage in the life of Highland Community Church!

Prayer Guide

Click button to access our Prayer Guide


Service begins at 10am.

Sunday’s Schedule

8am: Doors open

8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility, Devotion begins - 9am

9am-10am: Sunday School

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)


Sunday school classes offered

Locations will be offered as you arrive Sunday morning. Come to the main entrance.

We begin our Sunday School Session this Sunday, 9am. To those who are leading, thank you! I appreciate your willingness to serve one another, affording others the chance to study God’s Word together. In doing so, we strengthen the fibers of Highland Community Church together. See classes below:

• Nursery: Donna Findley

• Pre-K: Jennifer Lynch & Megan Holbrook

• K5 - 2nd grade:

led by Julie Jordan and Kathy Jordan

• 3rd - 5th grade:

led by Rob Strickland

• 6th - 12th grade girls:

led by Cassia Roper

• 6th - 12th grade boys:

led by Jonny Spiece

• Women: led by Carrie Strickland

• Men: led by Robert Singleton

• Co-Ed: led by Mike Hare


A few Housekeeping Matters

  • If you are interested in helping or supporting Kingdom Sports, please contact Stephen Wright. Click here to connect with him.

  • Tuesday, January 27th, we are hosting a night of worship led by MercyMed. All are welcome to attend. It will be held here, in our sanctuary, 6:30pm.

So grateful for you, Highland,

Rob

Plan for Services.

Highland,

As Megan and I discussed this current snowfall, she described it as ‘magical’ — she’s so right! Sipping coffee, watching snow flurries fall through the window — it’s like traveling to another land! So cool!

We will plan to hold Services this morning. The only change is that we will be unable to run the van route. Given that road conditions are safe where you live, we look forward to seeing you at Service. Everyone be safe! Make the most of our glimpse at a winter wonderland.

Grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Regarding Tomorrow's Weather Forecast

Highland — Considering the weather forecast at this present time, we are prepared to hold all services, tomorrow. Any changes or updates will be considered in the morning; a decision will be made by 6:30am. A post to include changes will be made here, on our site, no later than 6:45am. Please check back at that time.


Sunday’s Schedule

8am: Doors open

8:15am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men (In Classroom 7)

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)


Everyone be safe.

I hope to see you in the morning.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

Join Us in Reading the Psalms. Talk to Justin Jordan to Get On the List.

Highland — I enjoyed our service very much last Sunday! Reigniting our series through Matthew was very enjoyable for me! We continue to work through chapter twelve this Sunday. I look forward to seeing you. In the meantime, have a great week!


Praying & Fasting as a church

We are praying as a church. During our service each Sunday, our Prayer Guide is handed out. We are using our church’s Four Strands of Stewardship as our guide. These strands of life that come together to make up the life of our church are: 1. Heart, 2. Home, 3. Highland & 4. North Highland.

This week, we are praying together through the second strand: our homes. Each Wednesday I invite you to pray and fast during the lunch hour. Carrie shared Psalm 128 as a way to usher us into praying for our homes! See this passage below:

“Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD. The LORD bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life! May you see your children’s children!Peace be upon Israel!” — Psalm 128

Furthermore, our Prayer Guide offers a snapshot of current happenings of our church. To remain apprised of church matters, please refer to this guide.

Prayer Guide

Click button to access our Prayer Guide


Service begins at 10am.

Sunday’s Schedule

8am: Doors open

8:15am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men (In Classroom 7)

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)


A few Housekeeping Matters

  • If you are interested in helping or supporting Kingdom Sports, please contact Stephen Wright. Click here to connect with him.

  • We are gearing up to start Sunday School January 25th, running ten weeks, concluding March 29th. We need everyone to commit to serving together and studying together throughout this semester.

  • Tuesday, January 27th, we are hosting a night of worship led by MercyMed. All are welcome to attend. It will be held here, in our sanctuary, 6:30pm.

Weekly Update

Praying & Fasting Wednesday During Lunch

Highland, as we begin 2026, I look forward to continue focusing upon making Highland Community Church a house of prayer. As we discussed Sunday, each Wednesday of the month (starting today), we will pray and fast through one of our Four Strands of Stewardship.

The four strands are:

1. Heart

2. Home

3. Highland

4. North Highland

Today, we will focus our praying and fasting on the first strand: Our Hearts.

“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.

Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.

Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.

Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil” (Proverbs 4:23-27).

Highland, as we pray and fast, we begin with keeping of our hearts. Considering this passage above, may our ‘springs of life’ overflow with the Lord’s Holy Spirit! May that stream-of-holiness direct our gaze, saturate our tongues and continually create a right spirit within our hearts!

As we seek the Lord today, ask the Lord for an outpouring of His Holy Spirit! In so doing, our desire is to allow the Holy Spirit to have full authority to “guard our hearts” from evil and exalt His holy name. May this be the heart cry of those that make up Highland Community Church.

The prayer guide that was presented on Sunday is attached below. Please click the link to find a few passages of Scripture that will lend themselves toward stewarding our hearts as we fast and pray today.

Prayer Guide

Click button to access our Prayer Guide


Sunday’s Schedule

8am: Doors open

8:15am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men (In Classroom 7)

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)


A few Housekeeping Matters

  • Kingdom Sports begins this weekend. If you are interested in helping or supporting this incredible ministry, please contact Stephen Wright. His contact-information is able to be found in last weeks’ Prayer Guide.

  • We are gearing up to start Sunday School January 25th, running ten weeks, concluding March 29th. We need everyone to commit to serving together and studying together throughout this semester.

  • We will return to our series through Matthew this Sunday. We pick up in the beginning of chapter 12. Read ahead, preparing for our time in God’s Word together.

Weekly Update

Sunday’s Schedule

8am: Doors open

8:15am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men (In Classroom 7)

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)


Overview of Sunday’s Service

Welcome to 2026! How I look forward to adventuring into the new year alongside you! I have the privilege of leading us in worship this Sunday. We will begin our new year declaring that the Lord as being our Helper. We will look to Psalm 121:1-2, proclaiming the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, is our Sustainer! See passage below:

“I lift up my eyes to the hills.

From where does my help come?

My help comes from the LORD,

who made heaven and earth.”

Psalm 121:1-2

We will also hear from Stephen Wright. He will give us an outlook upon Kingdom Sports. Come, ready to hear his heart for the Lord and this incredible ministry the Lord has entrusted unto us!

Let us rally around Kingdom Sports, Highland, positioning ourselves to share lavishly the love of Christ with participating families!

Finally, we will open God’s Word together, asking Him to shape our hearts according to His holy nature! We will seek the Lord’s face in prayer together, requesting that He unify us for His purposes and plans!

I love you, Highland. 

Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday,

Rob

Happy New Year!

Among great gifts (including this hat I'm wearing from Noah & Emma), Luke got me a Kindle for Christmas. Learned about and downloaded Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions. Read and really resonated with this resolution: “Resolved, not only to refrain from an air of dislike, fretfulness, and anger in conversation, but to exhibit an air of love, cheerfulness and benignity.” Holding onto this one going into 2026.

Click here if you want to check out the book! A noteworthy read entering the new year.

It is my personal desire to be even more devoted in my love to you, Highland, as we enter the new year. How I rejoice over the Lord’s goodness to me, affording me the absolute privilege to serve you, for His Name! I do not take this role lightly.

Oh, that He may equip me to serve you in ways that result in His glory and your good! May His purposes prevail and His glory resound throughout the life of Highland Community Church in 2026!

Happy New Year, Highland! I am excited to enter into this new chapter with you.

I love you,

Rob

Adam White

Adam White passed away.

Highland,

Adam White is no longer with us. Tragically, he passed away December 27th. He frequently attended Highland! He demonstrated such a quiet and sincere kindness. He will be terribly missed. For those of you who know his family, let us rally around them during this difficult time. Highland, well done in showing him the love of Christ till his last breath!

Rob