*LaShonda volunteering during Kids Club*

marc’s passing

Highland,

This week, our streets suffered a hard loss – Marc Taylor (Cookie’s son) passed away. We learned of his passing Thursday morning. We are surrounding his brother, Chris, in loving support. Let’s continue to pray for Chris, as he processes and grieves this tragic loss. The passing of his brother is not too far removed from the passing of his mother, Cookie, who died earlier this year. May we impart to Chris the enduring love of Christ. Carrie and I are also having to learn how to trust the Lord’s unfailing love, while facing our own failings in this situation. So, please, pray for us, too.

Filling the Rooms Starts August 11th

Highland’s Board plans to begin “Filling the Rooms” next month! We plan to begin our 12 week study starting August 11th, at 9am. Our last week will be October 27th. We will then take November and December off, returning to our studies in January.

In addition to Coffee & Conversation and Robert’s class for men, we will hold classes for our pre-k aged children, our elementary-aged children and our teenagers. We will also offer additional study sessions for adults.

To those who came to our Interest Meeting in the spring, we will be in contact with you in the coming weeks to get you plugged in where the needs currently exist. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me and Megan. If you are interested in teaching or serving, please contact us as well.

Berean Arrives Today

As this Youth Group arrives today, this weekend has turned into an Intensive. They will hear from Carrie and I, as we talk about the Lord’s work through Highland & Truth Spring. They will hear from Billy all about the tremendous work that MercyMed is doing in the name of the Lord. They will eat lunch at the Food Mill. They will do service projects, including a Day-Camp Saturday Afternoon, from 2pm-4pm. Please contact us if you have any interest in your elementary-age children attending. They will then be attending Sunday’s service. Do what you can to connect with them when you see them, thanking them for coming.

Sunday Morning’s 10am Service

This Sunday, I have the privilege of facilitating us in corporate worship – one of the richest blessings of my life! I will also be preaching. We will continue through our Spiritual Warfare series. Last Sunday, we looked at how God’s Word directs us to recognize the work of the devil, especially in the nature and the teachings of others. This Sunday, we will continue to look closely at 1st Timothy 4:1-5, but the latter half of the passage. Bring your Bibles and continue to let God’s Word direct our hearts, Highland.

highland cafe update

Speaking of snack food, our Highland Cafe continues to see more and more visitors! Any support would be appreciated. From pastries, to bottled water, to K-cups. Even more importantly, it’s an outpost for ministry. As our cafe door is open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ, leaders from our church are praying with those who come through! Christ is being proclaimed! Thanks to all who’ve stepped up and gotten involved.

*** Please note: Starting this Saturday, the cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice. We will be open throughout the week, so please feel free to come and serve Monday-Friday. Updates will be posted on the cafe door and here, in our Weekly Update.

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I love you, Highland. Again, thank you for all of the birthday-love. It’s been a birthday filled with celebration and love; grateful to you all.

Rob