Thanks to all who helped make Easter special for these kiddos!
TESTIMONIES
Deadline Extended
I'd like to thank Madison Shelby and Robert Page for sharing their testimony, pointing us toward the goodness and glory of Christ Jesus! As these testimonies continue to be shared, we get to celebrate how the Lord is working throughout the life of our church! I also want to invite you to engage and let us celebrate how Christ is at work in your life. Please plan to write your testimony and get it to Kimberly, Justin or Rob. You can also email by clicking here. Make sure you include your full name, phone number, and whether you would prefer to personally share from the stage on a Sunday morning, or would rather someone else read your testimony for you.
WOMEN’s BIBLE Study
Our Women’s 8 Week Bible Study continues – Thursday evening, April 20th, at 6:30pm, in the sanctuary. This study draws our attention to 1st John in a deeper way. Feel free to attend, grabbing a tasty dessert, while taking a deeper dive into 1st John.
CHICKEN & RICE THIS SATURDAY, 10am
Shoutout to all who love our streets each and every week through Chicken and Rice Ministries. Hearty meals are prepared and offered to our neighbors Saturdays at 10am. All volunteers are welcome!
PLANS FOR SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday mornings, at 9am, come grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich during Coffee and Conversation! This time together is so simple, yet so meaningful, in the life of our church. All are welcome to come and grab a cup of coffee and take part in the conversation. We also worship and spend time in God’s Word, as Jo Ellen Holbrook offers us a devotion.
Men’s Bible Study is held each Sunday morning at 9am. Robert Singleton leads our men and continues to steadily offer our men the chance to walk according to God’s Word. He is in the education-building of our church site. All men are welcome to attend.
Our church service (Firehouse Gathering) will be held at 10am. This Sunday, we will open up a topical-series in which my son, Jude, so sweetly titled: “The Magnificent Move.” The purpose of this topical-series is to draw our attention to how we are to prepare our hearts to make the “magnificent-move” into the new facility the Lord’s providing for us.
Our heart’s posture being humble and honorable throughout this transition is an essential ingredient to this move being done well. Our foundational-text will be: Romans 15:1-6:
“Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, ‘The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.’ For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures. Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement allow you to live in harmony with one another, according to the command of Christ Jesus, so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with a united mind and voice” (Romans 15:1-6).
I look forward to opening up this series with you this Sunday.
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
Stephen Wright and Billy Holbrook are organizing a community-wide Basketball Clinic. The plan is for it to take place at Fox Elementary’s gym April 29th. It is available for students who are in the 4th and 5th grade. The children will have the chance to hear about Jesus, learn about the great game of basketball and enjoy some snacks! Stephen will speak to the church about the event this Sunday. There are opportunities to serve available to us, Highland. Stephen will talk about those when he presents to the church.
Mary Mitchell, who faithfully attends Coffee and Conversation and Worship Service, tragically lost a family member recently. Please pray for Mary and her family as they grieve the loss of their loved one and reach out to her as you are able.
Highland, thank you for reaching out to Randall and surrounding him with love. He remains in Savannah Grand, room 211. You may reach out to him by calling that facility (Savannah Grand), asking to be connected to room 211. He is steadily improving, but has 6 more weeks of rehab to undergo before he can walk. Rallying around right now is vital to his well-being.
Grateful for each of you,
Rob