Concluding Our Series Through Jude

Highland,

Last Sunday, we took the opportunity to draw our focus to Jude 1:20-21, which states:

“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”

To bring this passage to life, we aligned Jude’s charge with our Four Strands of Stewardship: Heart, Home, Highland & North Highland. We then fastened our grip upon the first three strands through holding our Family Dedication Service.

Jude’s directives challenge us all to hold firmly to building one another up, according to the blueprint of God’s holiness, by way of cultivating His merciful and loving nature amongst us.

As I reviewed Jude earlier this week, I realized that I forgot a passage! I omitted a portion of the book and I would like to address the passage here:

“And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.”

As Jude then tells us to bear with those who struggle and go after those who are deceived, we see clearly that we are to be patient and merciful with others, as is our Lord.

We must allow the love of Christ to crucify that critical and impatient spirit that is enraged within our flesh, seeking to control our lives.

Finally, in our submission to the Holy Spirit – ‘be holy as He is holy.’ Delight in His holiness; hunger for the fruits of the Holy Spirit, hating sin!

To see an overview of the entire series, click the button below. I hope you’ve enjoyed going through this series as much as I have. How I savor the time we spend together in God’s Word, Highland. Cherish His Word. Remain yielded to it – like a reed yields to the wind.

Jude Series

*The Klaus Fam Leading Us Through Advent During our Tent Gathering Season*

advent season with the klaus family starts sunday

As we enter the Christmas season, David Klaus and his family will be fostering the celebration of Advent for us all. In light of their willingness to lead us, David will be preaching the next four Sundays. Kimberly will be facilitating the testimonies and readings, which commemorate the expectant hope of which we confidently place in the name of Christ Jesus. Thank you, Klaus Family!

our SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

8am: Doors open
8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility
10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym).

kingdom sports update

More information is available about Kingdom Sports on our site. Check it out by hovering over the “Kingdom Sports” tab. One key piece of information is how you can volunteer. Click the button below so sign up. This is going to be a lot of fun, Highland! Grateful for you, Wright Family!

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Living Water Annual Celebration

Highland Tribe, have you ever wanted to go on a mission trip but never had the chance? On Friday December 6th at 8:30pm, you have the opportunity to travel to the other side of the world, talk with courageous believers doing amazing things for God, and have your perspective on God, life, and missions expanded. . . .all for free, in 90 minutes, and without needing a plane ticket. David and the Living Water Network will be hosting their biggest virtual event of the year, live via Zoom, their Annual Celebration to give God glory for all that he's done this past year. Please come! Advance registration is required, please take 10 seconds to register here. — David Klaus

*Purchasing gifts at this time would be most helpful.*

North Highland Christmas Store

We also will hold the North Highland Christmas Store in December. Click here for information. Lots of ways to jump in and serve! More info to come on shopping.

Behold the Lamb of God — at Edgewood Baptist

Joining together with Edgewood, we will conduct Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God Musical. It will be held December 15th, at Edgewood, 6pm.

Boxes of Love

Boxes of Love will also be taking place here, December 21st. Volunteers are essential! Please see the Sign Up Genius below and jump in. Also, please note:

***Boxes-of-Love Needs: Dish Soap & Dollies to load boxes the day of BOL.

Sign ups begin after Thanksgiving.

Such a joyous event!

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Mailing Address Update

**Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904**

How I look forward to gathering again with you this Sunday, Highland — to make much of Jesus! I certainly overate yesterday — the turkey was succulent, wow! Joel, my brother-n-law, knows how to throw down on a smoker! We all feasted, rejoiced and rested. I hope you had a terrific Turkey-Day, too! I love you, Highland,

Rob