Highland Tribe,
Last Sunday, we broke ground on the third chapter of Daniel. Seeing the resolve of Shadrach, Meschach & Abednego to maintain a sure grip on the holy name of their Lord thrills my heart! Even in the face of death, they placed their hope in the holiness of God! Though He can deliver, even if He does not, we will not bow to a graven image. Their lives speak boldly the testimony of their faithfulness, Highland.
Though Nebuchadnezzar had verbally acknowledged the God of Daniel as the one, true God at the end of chapter two, still his heart was unmoved by the authority of His Holy name. This is evidenced in chapter three that, now, 19 years later, he is seeking to exalt his own name, in the wake of adding to the Babylonian kingdom, then demanding people honor him, or die. As the prophet Isaiah stated: Nebuchadnezzar had ‘drawn near to the Lord with his mouth, but his heart remained far from Him.’
Highland, asking for more of the Holy Spirit, as we yield our hearts to His conviction and counsel, produces spiritual fruitfulness, not just leaving us with spiritual language. Oh, Highland family, that we would yield the fruit of light, righteousness and life, in His holy name, throughout our days! Our God is glorified and we are edified, in every season of the life of our church!
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Grabbing a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich is such a simple way to fellowship together. Come and enjoy being together, as we also worship and hear Jo Ellen offer us such a helpful devotion, which we all learn how to better walk according to God’s Word. Robert continues to lead our men’s study. It takes place in our church’s education building each Sunday morning, at 9am. All men are welcome. I want to challenge you all to jump in and grow, in Christ, together.
Sunday Mornings at 10am
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome to attend. Come, let us repent, keeping our heart humble before Jesus, Who is our payment for sin. May our hearts rejoice over Him, in one accord! Our family will be away this weekend. We are going to Knoxville to see a concert. Joseph Davis will be preaching. He will continue on with our series through Daniel. Joseph offers us such a solid grip on God’s Word; I am thrilled to have him take part in this series with us. Billy will lead us in worship. His heart for the Lord and His ability to foster corporate worship is such a gift to Highland. I am blessed beyond measure to serve alongside these men.
KIDS’ SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY
On November 12th, please drop off your children who are 5 and up at the original sanctuary to get checked in. During the service, children will either be in the classrooms off the deck for a Bible lesson or a craft. Outdoor games will be held in the Stricklands’ backyard as well. Furthermore, if you’re interested in helping with Kids’ Sundays, please talk to Julie Jordan, Katie Sturgeon or Carol Wright. As soon as service concludes, please make arrangements to pick up your children.
Upcoming November Events
Feed My Block with North Highland Assembly of God
Highland, November 17th at 5pm, North Highland Assembly of God will be hosting Feed My Block, at the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave), where we hold Sunday services. Please make plans to come and get yourselves food, if you need some. We look forward to seeing you. If you know of someone who needs food, please tell them to come.
Child Dedication Service
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We will hold our Children’s Dedication Service Sunday, November 19th. If you would like to dedicate your child(ten) to the Lord, please register using the form below.
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
Come and join the tremendous team of people, who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbor. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.
Wednesdays, 9am
All are welcome to attend our Prayer Gatherings at 9am, Wednesday mornings. They gather at the Firehouse. This is a time centered on being the people of God who seek the face of God, together.
Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm
Our marriage study continues to be such a rich experience for us all. Looking forward to seeing all of you who’ve registered this Wednesday, 6:15pm. Thank you, Sheeks!
Upcoming December Events
Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival
Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm
Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.
Boxes of Love
Date: December 16th, 2023
Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Highland fam, as we are moving toward Christmas, one practical thing you could do is buy a bottle of dish soap for Boxes of Love. Please bring it with you to service on Sundays, as we will store it there. With Boxes of Love, we allow folks to sign up and offer a Box of Love to someone in their lives to bless them this Christmas Season. Thanks for your support!
Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.
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Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am
This Saturday, Chicken & Rice hits the streets this Saturday, carrying the love of Christ! All are welcome to come and serve at our cafe this Saturday morning.
Filling the Rooms
Highland, our plan to make our house a home is called: Filling the Rooms. Now that we’ve gone over the plan, let’s carry out the plan together. Please click on the link below and sign up to be part of filling the rooms. You can also ask questions or make recommendations, too.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob