I find myself with an ever-deepening sense of gratitude for our nation. How I love the gift the Lord has bestowed me (us) to live in these United States of America. As I read and learn more of the fine details of our history, I recognize that only the hand of the Lord has held this nation together.
Even now, as we look upon another baffling predicament in our nation’s political arena, let us be reminded that it’s the prayer-life of God’s people that sustain this great nation, not America’s political-life. As Proverbs tells us, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” There’s none righteous among us; the Lord alone is righteous! We must call upon His righteousness to rain upon our sin-stained land! We must not be reduced to complaints and grumblings over the political conditions of our nation; we must, instead, be compelled to bathe her in prayer.
In reading through Psalm 50 today, after my mom directed me there, I read: ‘The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God’ - Psalm 50:23. For all of the inter-weavings the Lord has connected to create my good and joyous life, I abound in thanksgiving unto Him (Highland, you are one of the main threads woven into my joyous life)! All praise and honor to Him, who sits on the throne! His Word is our level ground; let us walk according to the Word of the Lord, offering Him thanks for this great country, as we pray for her.
They join us this Sunday.
We Welcome St Andrews Presbyterian this Sunday
July 6th— July 10th
Highland, we welcome St. Andrews Presbyterian to join us for Renew in July. Renew is missional outpouring of St. Andrews that is spearheaded by their youth, yet, incorporates their entire church. They will be with us July 6th-July 10th. They will be serving in various ways. They will do Community Work Projects. They will be part of our services on Sunday. They will facilitate: Kids Club for elementary students who attend both Highland and Truth Spring.
kids club for our children led by st andrews
Monday, July 8th — Wednesday, July 10th, from 4pm—7pm
Highland, Kids Club will take place Monday, July 8th - Wednesday, July 10th. Elementary-aged students from Highland and Truth Spring are invited to attend. Each event will run from 4pm-7pm. While there will not be a meal offered, there will be snacks for all children who attend. Events include games, music, academic review, Bible lessons and crafts. It all takes place at Highland.
An Overview of the Overall Schedule
Saturday, July 6th
12:30 pm: Arrive @ Highland for lunch greetings (you’re welcome to come and meet them).
2pm– 5pm: Begin Community Work Project(s) (CWP)
Sunday, July 7th
8am: Arrive for worship practice and to attend Coffee & Conversation.
9:30am: Students and Youth Pastor share testimonies during Coffee & Conversation.
10am: Students to assist in leading worship; Jeff Barkhouse preaching. Students are dismissed after service to go to lunch on their own.
Monday, July 8 – Wednesday, July 10
9am: St Andrews arrives at Highland – we are to provide a morning speaker
9:30am–12:30pm: CWP
12:30pm: Lunch @ Highland – we are to provide a testimony
3:30pm: Come back to HCC to set up for Kids Club
4pm –7pm: Kids Club take place
What can you do?
Come by. Greet students. Thank the students.
Bring them donuts. Snacks of any kind are always welcome.
Join us for lunch. Consider sharing your testimony?
Help us get the word out to kiddos. Help get kids to and from.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Weekly Announcements
Happy Independence Day.
I love you,
Rob