Our Weekly Update

thank you, Robert!

I heard such great feedback from many of you about Robert’s message on faith. Robert’s joy over salvation in the name of Jesus pours forth, especially as he talks about God’s Word! Great job, Robert. Thank you!

Our family enjoyed such fun getaway. We were in Atlanta and enjoyed some Wiffle Ball in the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Will probably never have that moment come again. We were able to pack so much into such a little bit of time!

As Noah’s in his senior year, we are hoping to make as many family memories as possible right now. As we sense the winds of change are blowing for our family, we are hoping to seize every opportunity to be together. We have quite a few getaways planned this fall, which we are looking forward to.

This Sunday, I will be back in the pulpit. We continue with our series through Daniel. We are starting chapter three this week. Join us, as we journey to the plains of Dura and encounter the boldness of three men, who stood up for the name of our holy God, literally! Please make sure to bring your Bibles. I cannot guarantee that I can fit all of the text onto our handout.

Fall Back this Sunday

Highland, this Sunday we fall back. Grab that extra hour of sleep, then let’s plan to gather, offering the Lord our gratitude over another day together, as He is the giver and sustainer of life!

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Our partnership with M2540 continues to be carried so well by our team. Thanks, all, who remain so devoted to loving our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. Volunteers are always welcome - 6:30pm-7:30pm, Monday evenings.

Wednesdays, 9am

As our team gathers to pray this Wednesday at 9am, realize that this work of the church is a vital ingredient to the life of Highland. As we pray, let us ask the Lord to transform us by the power of God’s holy nature. All are welcome to attend at 9am, Wednesday mornings. Our team gathers at the Firehouse.

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!

Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap

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!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

This Saturday, our team will hit the streets with the love of Christ, as they serve those who are hungry. Volunteers are welcome. To each dedicated team member, thank you for all you do.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

The coffee will be warm and the conversation will be lively this Sunday during Coffee & Conversation. It starts at 9am in the Firehouse. All are welcome to come and gather, as we look to Jesus as our only hope, altogether. Jo Ellen’s devotion always helps us move through our days in agreement with God’s Word. All are welcome. Additionally, Robert continues to lead our Men’s Study. All men are welcome to join in Sunday mornings, at 9am. The study is held in the educational building of our church.

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, as we gather to exalt the name of Jesus, in one accord.

KIDS’ SUNDAY November 12th

Kids’ Sunday will take place Sunday, November 12th, this month. 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.

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

Our Weekly Update

drawing from daniel recap

Hello, Highland Family! I continually rejoice over you! Oh, may Jesus remain the captor of our affections, Highland! So grateful to seek after Him, together!

Last Sunday, we covered the final portion of the second chapter of Daniel. This Sunday, our family will be out of town. We have a day trip to Atlanta planned. Luke and Jude enjoy a Youtube channel that’s all-things wiffle ball, that’s right – WIFFLE ball. Simply put, this channel is really a wiffle ball league; they form teams and compete. It must be pretty serious, because they are hosting an event this Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and we are all taking Luke and Jude to see them.

Having said that, Robert Singleton will preach this Sunday. We will pause our series through Daniel. He is going to be preaching about faith. The following Sunday, we will resume our series through Daniel and we will be in chapter three.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Our team is so dedicated to loving our streets. Each Monday at 6:30–7:30, Highland continues to partner with M2540, offering the love of Christ to our streets. All are welcome to come and serve.Prayer Gathering,

Patti Clark

Wednesdays, 9am

Come, seek the face of the Lord on behalf of our streets, our church, our nation, our world. Join Patti and our team of intercessors from 9am-10am at the Firehouse on Wednesday mornings.

Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm

Grateful to have the opportunity to spend time refreshing our marriage this fall, thanks to the Sheeks! See you all Wednesday!

Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap

Highland fam, we are collecting dish soap for Boxes of Love throughout November.  Please bring a bottle in as you’re able.  Thank you!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

This Saturday, our team will hit the streets with the love of Christ, as they serve those who are hungry. Volunteers are welcome. To each dedicated team member, thank you for all you do.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

The coffee’s almost as good as the conversation on Sunday mornings! All are welcome to come and get a warm cup of coffee and share life together. Jo Ellen’s devotion will also be so helpful to our daily walk with the Lord. All are welcome.

Men, Robert’s class on Sunday mornings is a time to grow in Christ, together, with some real men. The conversation around God’s Word continues to cultivate – jump in!

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). This Sunday, Billy will lead us in worship and Robert will take to the pulpit. As we gather, let us gather to lift up the name of the Lord, from Whose name we all draw strength.

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

Our Weekly Update

drawing from daniel recap

As we, like Daniel, through a confident faith, access His power and authority, we are transformed, according to His likeness. In this instance, we see Daniel bear the fruits of God’s Holy Spirit in a way that honors the Lord’s holy name, while promoting the welfare of his captor, at the same time.

Highland, we must draw from Daniel in how to approach these instances. He maintains a yielding to the Holy Spirit, yielding fruits of His authority and nature. The trend for a Christian can easily slide one of these two lanes we want to avoid:

Christian Critic

Christian critics are often fueled by fear or by anger, or by a mixture of both. Critical Christians often base their handling of tough people or a secular world on a lot of spiritual elements or positions, including a lot of spiritual language. However, when we approach others as right-fighters or critics, we often see a lot of hyper-spiritual language or opinions, but a lack of spiritual fruit. This is because love is not the motivation. Drawing from Daniel here, as we are facing more and more of a secular world, bashing people with our Biblical views and demanding them to respect our convictions is not what we see Daniel doing here.

Christian Conformists

Christian conformists typically present a lot of agreeability, often in the name of pandering. However, when the backbone of truth and holiness do not persist in our testimonies, it reveals that our hearts belong to the world, not Lord. It is impossible to please God without faith, thereby, conforming leads to a fruitless situation.

This is how the Spirit of God directs our hearts:

The Spirit of God Transforms

The Holy Spirit transforms. It transforms us from the inside, out - making us new. In the day-to-day and drastic circumstances, the spirit of God produces and pours forth fruit from any submissive in a repentant relationship with Jesus! This is what you see in Daniel – the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Daniel maintains a yielded heart to the Holy Spirit of God - and the power of His Spirit reveals takes over! Truth prevails through fear, through doubt, producing a steadfastness that is unshakable in the most bleak of situations.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

I am grateful for our team, who fosters our partnership with M2540. Each Monday evening, all are welcome to help them love our neighbor in a way that expresses our love for the Lord.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

As Patti continues to lead our Prayer Gathering – come, be part of seeking our Lord’s face for mercy. We will continue to pray for Israel, our streets, our nation – that the Kingdom of God would continue to advance on all fronts.

Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm

We continue to refine our marriages through our current study, which is held at Kim and Nancy’s home. See you Wednesday!

Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap

Highland fam, we are collecting dish soap for Boxes of Love throughout November.  Please bring a bottle in as you’re able.  Thank you!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team will continue to impart the love of Christ to our streets each Saturday. All are welcome to come and serve.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Spending this time together over a warm cup of coffee is such a great way to start our week, Highland. I look forward to seeing each of you, as we come together to lift up the name of Jesus, who teaches us how to love one another. Grateful we get the chance to do just that over a cup of coffee.

Jo Ellen always does a great job of then offering us such a meaningful devotion to close our time together.

Robert continues to lead our Men’s Study each Sunday morning, at 9am. All men are welcome to come and be part of this helpful time of walking through God’s Word together.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). This Sunday, we will continue through Daniel. We will be in the latter third of chapter two, verses 31–49. It is my hope to conclude chapter two this Sunday.

Next Sunday, October 29th, Robert Singleton will bring us a sermon. Our family will be out of town. We are taking a day trip to Atlanta for an event that Luke and Jude want to do. When I return the following Sunday, I intend to start chapter three of Daniel.

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 am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

drawing from daniel recap

“Because of this the king was angry and very furious, and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. So the decree went out, and the wise men were about to be killed; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill them. Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon. He declared to Arioch, the king’s captain, “Why is the decree of the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel. And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.”
— Daniel 2:12-16, ESV

Drawing from Daniel: Prudence & Discretion, Daniel 2:14

Reading this passage, what can we draw from Daniel? How did he respond? He was not a conformist, nor critical, nor haughty. He was prudent and used discretion.

Drawing from Daniel: Prudence

To act prudently is to consider with care the future well-being of those around you, not just yourself. When we are around those in desperate situations, or around those who do not know the Lord and persist in their sinful nature, we always want to act in such a way that we consider the reputation of the Lord’s name, while considering the well-being of those around us. The outcomes remain in the hands of the Lord; however, allowing His Spirit to bear fruit in those present moments with others is our responsibility as believers in Christ Jesus. If we fear the future, let’s hit our knees in prayer. Let’s ask the Lord to teach our hearts to trust Him, thereby ridding our hearts of that spirit of fear. Let’s pursue Him as our greatest affection, asking Him to transform our hearts by His power, love and self-control! He is faithful through the ages, Highland.

Drawing From Daniel: Discretion

Using discretion is to behave or speak in such a way that we avoid causing offense or reveal private information. Because Daniel’s heart was secure in his faithfulness unto the Lord, his feelings do not drive this moment, his faith does. Faithfulness is of the fruit of the Spirit. The Spirit of God, thereby, has authority in this moment, because Daniel’s yielded unto His authority. Therefore, he does not spew his emotions, resulting in not offending his assailant. Instead, he actually garners the respect of his authority, so that he becomes his spokesperson. So, what we see is the Holy Spirit takes this hopeless situation and transforms it from the inside out.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Monday nights continue to be a night to where our team carries the love of Jesus to our streets alongside our partner: M2540. All are welcome to come and serve!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Highland, so much has unfolded in our world in the last week! Our time to seek the Lord of mercy for Israel is upon us. Please join our team each Wednesday morning, 9am, at the Firehouse.

Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm

Highland, I look forward to seeing those of you who registered for the marriage-study held at Kim & Nancy’s this Wednesday. Having the chance to share in this study with each of you has been so enriching for Carrie and me. Shoutout to Kim and Nancy for doing a great job hosting and leading.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team hits the streets this Saturday! Come join the opportunity to love our neighbors as ourselves. All are welcome.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Coffee & Conversation offers us the opportunity to be together, while we worship and fellowship. Come and enjoy a breakfast sandwich, along with a cup of coffee. Doors open at 9am. Also, Robert continues to lead our Men’s Study each Sunday morning, at 9am. It’s held in the educational wing of our church.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). We look forward to seeing you as we continue through our series through Daniel.

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 am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

drawing from daniel recap

Daniel 1:17-21

Scripture states that the favor of the Holy Spirit rested upon Daniel and the other young men (1:9; 1:17). In the lives of these men, submissive to the Holy Spirit, truth prevails through fear, through doubt, producing a steadfastness that is unshakable in the most bleak of situations. We see the Spirit of God transform the situation with their steward regarding their diet.

The end of chapter one, we see that the Lord gave these men learning and skill in Babylonian studies. Plus, the Spirit of God gave Daniel understanding in all visions and dreams. Additionally, this portion of the book is summation of 3 years, where these men are being stripped by the Babylonians of all of their customs, teachings and traditions.

These men had no choice but to go through this brain-washing series that contradicted their beliefs. The purpose was to turn them into Babylonians. What I think that we should appreciate here is, not only do we not see them balk at going through this education, we see them excel in their learning, due to the Lord’s favor resting upon them.

Awareness Verses Authority

There are those in the church who think that a secular educational knowledge is not appropriate for those in the church. However, there are those who think that’s not the case. Either way, what I think we gain from this take in Daniel is that when we are submitted to the Holy Spirit of God, we are eternally secure in His sealing.

The fact that prevails throughout Scripture is that there is a difference between an awareness of knowledge and authority of knowledge. Daniel and his comrades here demonstrate that they gain an awareness of Babylonian culture, though they do not assign any authority to this knowledge. Their belief system’s authority remained secure in the Holy God of Israel.

There are certainly moments in the Scriptures when you see awareness and authority play out. In 1st Samuel 28, Saul assigns his authority to a medium that conjures up the spirit of Samuel. Saul hears from Samuel’s words and is devoid of life. This is not awareness, this is assigning authority to an enchanter and evil spirit. We should be aware of evil spirits and demons; they certainly deceive our minds and possess those who are not submissive to the Holy Spirit.

In instances, though, we see that in Scripture where there are those who are aware of relevant, cultural knowledge, yet do not hand over their authority in belief to those schools of thought. Moses is thoroughly aware of Egyptian culture, yet remains submissive to the authority of the Holy Spirit.

Paul, when he’s in Athens, makes reference to some Greek philosophers and their references that simply highlight the name of the Lord be exalted over every other name. He is aware, but does not assign authoritative belief to their notions.

Highland, this is the truth that I see Scripture really hold to – that we are to have an awareness of cultural themes of our day, but the authority of our belief system is wholeheartedly surrendered to and secure in God’s Word. We realize that real Wisdom begins and ends with the fear of the Lord.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Monday nights we join up with M2540 to care for our streets. All are welcome to come to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Come and intercede for our church, our streets, our nation! Join Patti and our team each Wednesday, 9am, at the Firehouse.

Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm

Our Marriage Study continues this upcoming Wednesday, 6:15pm. Looking forward to refining our marriage alongside each of you, as we gather at the Sheeks’. Thanks, Kim and Nancy!

We Rejoice Over these Precious Little Ones!

James and Alissa welcome, Katherine

Johnny & Alana welcome, Bridger

Gifts from the Lord

Our Highland family welcomes two, precious gifts from the Lord into our lives! Johnny and Alana welcome baby Bridger and James and Alissa rejoice over Katherine, who’s angelic. We celebrate with you both!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Thanks to all who come and serve our streets each Saturday! This Saturday, our team will, once again, hit our streets with the love of Jesus! Volunteers are always welcome!

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Coffee & Conversation offers us the opportunity to be together, while we worship and fellowship. Come and enjoy a breakfast sandwich, along with a cup of coffee. Doors open at 9am. Also, Robert continues to lead our Men’s Study each Sunday morning, at 9am. It’s held in the educational wing of our church.

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 come hear about the goodness of Jesus, Who, willingly, laid down His life as a sin-offering for the entire world (1st John 2:16). Come, hear, repent and walk in the newness of life, found in Jesus, the one and only Son of God! This Sunday, we will continue to walk the Book of Daniel. We are starting chapter two this Sunday, as we will further draw from Daniel how we can find our hope in the holiness of God, alone.

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 am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

drawing from daniel recap

Highland, as we gathered last Sunday, we were able to get to the essence of this series. We sought the Lord’s face, asking for more of His Spirit! Highland, I long for us to be able to find a confident hope in our Lord’s presence being with us, especially when we endure what seems like hopeless situations! Let us continue to be comfortable taking a posture of prayer, together, Highland. It’s through prayer that our hearts find courage to face the future, realizing that the Lord offers us a hope that does not disappoint(Romans 5)! His hope transcends circumstances, space and time – His hope is eternal! Let’s keep our gaze upon Him! Click here to listen to our sermon from last Sunday.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Each Monday night, we have the privilege of partnering with M2540! As they take God’s love to the streets, we have the chance to care for those upon our own streets. Meet at 6:30pm–7:30pm each Monday evening at M2450. Shoutout to the team who leads us! Thank you all!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

As Patti continues to lead our Prayer Gatherings, know you are invited to pray for our church and our streets, alongside her! Continue to be before the Lord, asking for more of His Spirit, team, as you pray. Let us have our hearts overflowing with His presence, pouring out into those in and around our lives!

Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm

How grateful we are that Kim and Nancy would open their hearts and home to us this fall! Our marriage study will continue this Wednesday, 6:15pm.

Congratulations!

She said, “Yes!”

Highland, celebrate with me the engagement of our boy, Ben, who asked Cathy to marry him and she said, “yes!” Congratulations, Ben and Cathy! We are excited for what’s to come for the both of you!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team is gearing up for taking the love of Christ to our streets this Saturday, at 10am Join us as we have the chance to work together to love our neighbor in honor of our Lord. Volunteers are welcome.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Coffee & Conversation starts our Sunday mornings with fellowship and worship. All are welcome to grab a breakfast sandwich and to jump into the conversation. Jo Ellen then offers us all a very helpful devotion, allowing us to grow in how we put our faith into action!

At 9am, our Men’s Bible Study continues as well. It’s held in our education-wing of the church and Robert continues to lead us each Sunday morning. All men are welcome.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

Kids’ Sunday this Sunday

Kids’ Sunday resumes this Sunday. 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.

Drawing From Daniel Series

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). We continue through our series walking through Daniel. It is my goal to cover the final portion of chapter one this Sunday. I look forward to seeing you all, as we gather to exalt the name of Jesus!

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 am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Highland, I heard that service went really last Sunday! Thanks to all who led, allowing us the chance to get away to the beach! We had a really great time and the weather was perfect! Even still, any good vacation ends with getting back home. We are back and look forward to gathering with you this Sunday to exalt the name of Jesus! By the way, I heard that Robert did a great job preaching last Sunday. To listen to his sermon, click here.

Drawing From Daniel Recap

Chapter 1: (8) “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. (9) And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs…”

Daniel remained resolved to the name of His Lord, while, at the same time, remaining respectful toward his oppressors. We see this as Daniel handled the matter of food with the king’s steward in such a gentle way.

Notice in verse 9 that Scripture tells us that God’s favor and compassion rested upon Daniel in this matter. While wanting to avoid becoming unclean through his diet, he respected the steward’s position, not demanding anything – rather, he was considerate of his predicament. Given the ten-day-test is agreed upon, the outcome is evidenced in their health and the steward supports their position. In Daniel’s resolve to want to honor His Lord, while respecting even his enemies, the Lord proves faithful! In so doing, the Lord places even his enemies at peace with him (Proverbs 16:7).

In situations where we are in a secular setting, honoring the name of the Lord must remain our greatest aim, Highland. How we do this is seen so clearly revealed in Daniel’s heart and responses, but mainly in his approach with others.

As the favor of the Lord rested upon Daniel (vs 9), the Spirit of God is fortifying him for every situation he will encounter. The Holy Spirit carries authority over every evil and unclean spirit and, through submission to the Lord, Daniel brings His authority center-stage in his life.

As we, like Daniel, through a confident faith, access His power and authority, we are transformed, according to His likeness. In this instance, we see Daniel bear the fruits of God’s Holy Spirit in a way that honors the Lord’s holy name, while promoting the welfare of even his enemy, at the same time. Highland, we must draw from Daniel in how to approach these instances by being submissive to the Holy Spirit. This Sunday, I will be picking back up our series through Daniel. I look forward to continuing to work through it, together, Highland.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Our team continues to show up and love our neighbors each and every Monday at M2540. Shoutout to those who do it and stick to it! Thank you for honoring the name of our Lord by being so dedicated to caring for our streets!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Ms. Patti continues to lead our Prayer Gatherings, 9am-10am, each Wednesday morning at the Firehouse. All are welcome to come and to pray.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th. (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

We start next Wednesday

  • The study will run from 6:15pm–7:45pm Wednesday evenings.

  • Plan to eat dinner beforehand, as there will not be time to include a meal.

  • Reminder: childcare will not be available during this study.

  • Read the first two chapters of the book to be prepared for the first session. Please note: if you’ve requested a book from the church, we will order it this week. *** Books are in and will be passed along to you, thanks to Megan and Julie. Please read chapters 1 and 2 to be ready for our first session, which starts next Wednesday.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team’s gathering this Saturday to bring the love of Christ to our streets – join us at 10am, at the cafe. All are welcome to come and serve. Shoutout to all who serve! Especially our van-drivers this week, both for Saturdays and for Sundays! Thank you for all you do!

Sunday Mornings at 9am

The conversation continues this Saturday morning. Come and grab a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich and be part of the conversation, all are welcome. We share life together and offer songs of worship to Jesus. Jo Ellen’s devotion always closes out our time together, as she gives us the opportunity to firm up our grip on Scripture in such meaningful and practical ways.

Our Men’s Bible Study continues this Sunday, at 9am. Robert Singleton continues to lead the charge, men; know you’re invited! I also hear that he did a great job preaching last Sunday! His sermon will be posted soon.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

It’s getting colorful in here!

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 am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

People of Prayer

Highland, thank you for all of the calls, comments and messages this week regarding our new series through Daniel! They have been so meaningful to me! During one of the calls, someone noted how on Sunday that the testimonies of Darlene, David and Gene all pointed to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit being evident! It’s exciting to highlight this because that was the essence of Sunday’s sermon – how Daniel yields his heart to receive the transforming power of God’s Spirit! We then closed our service by asking for more of God’s Spirit, which is one, not of fear, but of power, love and self-control!

Drawing From Daniel Recap

“But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs…” (Daniel 1:8—9).

It is here that we see Daniel find hope in the holiness of God. Daniel, being in a hopeless state, draws the line at defiling His Lord’s holy name. Is this where we draw our line, Highland? When facing bleak situations, do we find our hope solely in honoring the holy name of our almighty God? May we be a people marked by the holiness of God.

Highland, as we yield our hearts to honor our Lord, He will sustain us by way of His Holy Spirit – conquering that spirit of fear, establishing our hearts with power, love and self-control – all as a result of His commanding presence! To listen to the most recent sermon, click here.

Robert Singleton

This Sunday


This Sunday, our family will be out of town. We are sneaking away to the beach! We will be connecting with Carrie’s family. This trip is always so refreshing for us. Justin will be facilitating service. Billy will lead us in worship and Robert will take the pulpit. We will hit the pause button on our Daniel Series, while Robert offers us what the Lord provides him to share this Sunday.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

I rejoice over our partnership with M2540! Even more so, I am so thankful for our team who carries this partnership! Join our team each Monday, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Come and spend an hour with our neighbors.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

What a testimony of the power of prayer last Sunday! Continue to be part of the eternal testimony of the prayer life of God’s people Wednesdays, 9am.

Living Water Network

Dear friends,

Myanmar is at the bleeding edge of global missions. While a brutal military regime and widespread economic collapse continue to create unimaginable suffering for millions of people, the kingdom of God is also on the move: brave kingdom pioneers are sacrificially serving their communities, lives are being saved, miracles are taking place, and hearts are opening to the good news of Jesus the Prince of Peace.

On Monday the 18th at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific, join the leadership of the Living Water Network for a live, interactive situation update. A summary of Myanmar's national crisis will be interwoven with hopeful stories of kingdom pioneers proclaiming and demonstrating the gospel through creative initiatives in relief work, education, healthcare, peacebuilding, media, and IT. You will learn how the Living Water Network supports these leaders in their work, and how you can be a part of these cutting edge missional initiatives as well. Bring your questions! There will be ample time for questions and discussion.

Click here to register and receive a zoom link for the call.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th. (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

A Few Developments

  • The study will run from 6:15pm–7:45pm Wednesday evenings.

  • Plan to eat dinner beforehand, as there will not be time to include a meal.

  • Reminder: childcare will not be available during this study.

  • Read the first two chapters of the book to be prepared for the first session. Please note: if you’ve requested a book from the church, we will order it this week.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team’s gathering this Saturday to bring the love of Christ to our streets – join us at 10am, at the cafe. All are welcome to come and serve.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Coffee and great conversation will be available this Sunday, 9am! Come and be part of the conversation in the firehouse, starting at 9am. Jo Ellen also continues to provide us with a grounding devotion.

Robert will be leading our Men’s Study in our educational wing. Class starts at 9am Sunday mornings. All are welcome to attend.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

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 am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Update on my Dad

My dad is making rapid steps toward recovery. He’s regaining mobility and getting stronger every day. He is working hard in physical therapy and making great strides! So good in fact, that one day last week, he went to the vending machine to get himself a treat. However, the dollar he was using was too flimsy to use. So, he decided to go to the kitchen and sweet-talk the cooks to give him a second helping of peach cobbler! He’s back, ladies and gentlemen! He should be coming home next week and he is ready to get back to Highland!

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Let’s stay alongside M2540 each Monday, 6:30pm-7:30pm and care for our neighbors! Shoutout to our team who holds this lane for Highland! Good work, team!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Each Wednesday, Patti leads our Prayer Gathering, 9am, at the Firehouse! Join her, and our team, as we carry out the definitive work of the church - prayer!

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th. (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

A Few Developments

  • The study will run from 6:15pm–7:45pm Wednesday evenings.

  • Plan to eat dinner beforehand, as there will not be time to include a meal.

  • Reminder: childcare will not be available during this study.

  • Read the first two chapters of the book to be prepared for the first session. Please note: if you’ve requested a book from the church, we will order it this week.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Chicken & Rice will be taking the love of Christ to our streets this Saturday, 10am. All are welcome to come be part of imparting the love of Christ to those who are hungry.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

As Coffee & Conversation continues, know you’re welcome to join us! It’s a gathering of worship, fellowship and study. Jo Ellen continues to provide for us a chance to learn how to walk according to God’s Word.

Men, Robert’s study for men meets every Sunday morning, 9am, in educational-wing of our church. It’s a practical walk through God’s Word. Grab a biscuit and head on over to class. All are welcome.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

Drawing From Daniel Series

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Highland, your resolve throughout this season has been so tough! Thank you for staying the course, especially through August! It was a test of our mettle and, once again, you are found to be dedicated. I am grateful for each of you! Wow!

Last Sunday, we opened our series: “Drawing From Daniel” - Finding Hope in the Holiness of God. We walked through circumstances that set the stage for the book of Daniel, then the first seven verses of the first chapter. We also covered our goals for this series. See below:

goals for our series through daniel

  • To gain a better grip on the book of Daniel.

  • To understand that, as believers, a confident faith becomes our soul’s security, especially in hostile environments.

  • How God’s holiness becomes our hope in hopeless situations.

  • How we glorify God and promote the good of others in a secular world.

To listen to the first sermon, click here. This upcoming Sunday, we will continue to work through the book of Daniel. We will be in chapter one, starting in verse eight, together. I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

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 am grateful for you,

Rob