Kenslie was baptized Sunday.
“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).
Highland, let’s rally around Kenslie, along with all the other children, in prayer and love! Let’s continue to welcome our little one with open arms. They are listening to us and they are watching us; may we be found as a corporate expression of His glory!
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made” (Psalm 145:4—9).
Let’s help patti feel welcome!
This Friday, from 11:30am–1pm, you are invited to join us at Truth Spring’s Open House. The address is 3225 6th Avenue. We also welcome Patti Clark to her home, as she’s moving into one of these renovated homes! One of the ways we could help make her house a home is by stocking her pantry with a few of her favorite things. Please consider bringing one of the items found on the list below to the Open House this Friday.
CHICKEN & RICE THIS SATURDAY, 10am
Our Chicken & Rice team will be offering our streets the love of Christ this Saturday. All are welcome to come and be part of pouring out His love as we build up our neighbor, in His Name. We begin at 10am.
PLANS FOR SUNDAY MORNING
9am Sunday mornings offer us the chance to share a cup of coffee at the Firehouse. We enjoy worship and a breakfast sandwich together. All are welcome to come to Coffee & Conversation. Jo Ellen also offers us a meaningful devotion that helps us all keep centered on Christ in our lives. Additionally, Robert Singleton facilitates a Men’s Bible Study in our educational wing of the church. All men are invited! It starts at 9am. Join the discussion!
Our Firehouse Gathering (church service) will be held at 10am, in the Firehouse. All are welcome! This Sunday, be prepared for members of our Prayer Gathering to tell us about an experience that the Lord allowed them to have recently. They were supposed to share last Sunday, but plans were changed and they will share this upcoming Sunday.
magnificent Move series
Highland, my hope throughout this ‘Magnificent-Move’ series has been to highlight the Scriptures which serve as the backbone of Highland Community Church. In so bringing these passages to the forefront of our view, it is my aim that we continue to mature in alignment with who the Lord has fashioned to be, as the Highland–Tribe. As we continue to see the road forward as one of our maturation, then we will continue to take the proper posture of strength in this new and EXCITING upcoming chapter within the life of Highland.
Over the last several weeks, we have allowed our hearts to really marinate in Romans 15:1-7. As we transition, my ultimate goal throughout this process is to do what Paul states in verses six and seven, which is: “…that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” We are well on our way to doing just this, Highland. Let us continue traveling down this road, thereby resulting in our move putting on display the magnificence of Jesus!
our plan for this Sunday
This Sunday, we talk more about how Paul directs us to strike perfect harmonies. We will be correlating these two passages:
First Passage
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 15:5-7).
Second Passage
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (Colossians 3:14-16).
What results in our perfect harmony? LOVE! This is where we will be this Sunday, Highland.
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.
Jacob has been with us since Kindergarten. He’s now completed 5th grade and he will be missed so much.
Truth Spring Academy is now accepting student-applicants for the next school year. We have slots available in Kindergarten and potentially some slots available in other grade levels, too. For more information, click here. Clicking that link takes you to our Interest Form, which new families should complete.
I love you, Highland. I look forward to seeing you Sunday.
Grateful for each of you,
Rob