“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).
REJOICING OVER YOU
Highland, as I pray, I rejoice over you. Grateful for all the Lord is doing in our midst! We don’t have much, but may we have a heart that beats for Him! As we move into the last chapter of 1st John, we will conclude our series by the end of March. Here is the passage that serves as our foundation for this series:
“And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us” (1st John 3:23–24).
As I was reading this week, John Piper refers to this verse as the “summary of the whole Bible”. I certainly see his point! As our hearts continually find their resting place in submission to the Lordship of Jesus, He tunes our hearts to love, as He loves us. Highland, let us continue to let the name of Jesus define how we love, as He is, Himself, the very expression of love.
EIGHT WEEK WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Our Women’s 8 Week Bible Study starts March 9th, 6:30 – tonight! It will be held in Highland’s sanctuary. Dessert will be available. Sign up online. So grateful to all who are hosting and facilitating!
CHICKEN & RICE THIS SATURDAY, 10am
This Saturday, our Chicken & Rice team will go out into our streets carrying the love of Jesus, loving our neighbors in a way that honors the Lord. Thanks to all who are part of this team that is a force-for-good!
PLANS FOR SUNDAY MORNING
Each Sunday, we have Coffee & Conversation starting at 9am, at the Firehouse. All are welcome to enjoy this time together. Jo Ellen shares her heart and joy over God’s Word and Robert continues to lead a Men’s Bible Study each Sunday morning, at 9am. He is in the education-building of our church site. All men are welcome to attend. We will continue through our 1st John Series this Sunday. Here is our text that we will cover Sunday:
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” (1st John 5:1-5)?
Thank you to all who are part of caring for these precious children!
Childcare Available, Ages 0-4
Childcare will be offered during our Firehouse Gatherings for children, ages 0-4. Childcare will be held in the Truth Spring Trade School Daycare, located at 3303 5th Ave. It is the white house with white picket fence and 2 blue doors. We have a terrific team of volunteers comprised of people who attend Highland. Thank you, all, for caring for our children. Donna Findley is our Coordinator. She’s doing a great job! Thank you, Donna! Volunteers will be ready to receive 0-4 year-old aged-children by 9:50am.
Family Matters
Robert Singleton is having to move. He and his daughter, LaShonda, have found an affordable place to live and he needs some help from us. He is in need of getting some living room furniture and a washing machine. He also is in need of renting a Uhaul. Finally, he is asking any of us men who are willing to help him move to assist him with this process. Thank you, Highland, for considering how we can assist him with this transition in his life.
Mike Hare needs our love and support, Highland. His mother needs our prayers as she continues to battle pneumonia. She’s frail and needs the strength of our Lord to carry her through this sickness. I ask you to pray for Mike and his mother, Mary. Reach out to him and check on him, if you know him. We are his family.
Randall’s rehab facility does allow him to receive visitors. If you would like to visit him, he is currently at Regional Rehab in Phenix City, by Chick-Fil-A. He is in room 104. I know he’d love to see some of us or hear from some of us! In our last visit, he made it very clear that we are so important to him! His love for his Highland family abounds! May our love abound for him throughout this long recovery journey.
Rejoicing over you,
Rob