Our Weekly Update

Girl’s Sunday School Class

A New Soil-Bed For Our Souls

Highland,

As we work through this series together, I continue to hear testimonies from many of you, about how the Lord is at work in your lives! I celebrate His Name as our strong tower with you, Highland. Let us all continue to run to our Lord, who loves us and shields us from our enemies. How I rejoice over you, Highland. To be able to grow in our relationship with Christ together!

In a brief recap of last week’s sermon, as James writes about ‘works of meekness’, we must think about our hearts as a soil-bed. Perhaps, we tend to think of the “fruits of the spirit” as a checklist to regulate our “Christianity” through self-effort. Instead, as the holiness of God’s Spirit is breathed into our hardened hearts, our heart’s disposition is renewed by the Spirit of the Living God.

Since our disposition is renewed by the Holy Spirit of God, then our new nature is going to shape how we live. In James’s statement, our obedience (or our good conduct) allows the works of His spirit to be revealed in us and through us.

As our heart’s condition becomes meek by the renewing waters of the Holy Spirit, a harvest of Gospel-flavored fruits are then yielded. These fruits result in the glory of God being revealed in our lives and the goodness of the Lord being imparted to those around us. Even more specifically, being in right-relationship with our Lord produces the right relationships with those around us, which makes our heart whole. The peacefulness found in His spirit calms the troubled waters of our hearts, leading us to a place of being peaceful with others, even with our enemies. As James says at the closing of his statement, we find our hearts yielding ‘a harvest of righteousness which is sown in peace by those who make peace.’

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds: First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class: Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class: Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

  • Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you to all who’ve made this semester possible.

update from david klaus this thursday

Highland, so many of you have come around the Klauses and their ministry in Myanmar, and several of you are now in regular contact with Myanmar kingdom pioneers yourselves! For anyone interested in hearing more inspiring stories from the emerging underground church in Myanmar, David Klaus will be hosting a "Myanmar: State Of The Kingdom" interactive Zoom call on Thursday, Sept. 19th from 8:30-9:30pm. You'll learn some context for what's happening in Myanmar, how the body of Christ is adapting, and how you can meet and pray for Myanmar pioneers personally without ever needing to buy a plane ticket. Register for the Zoom call here.

Highland Cafe — 8:30—11:30, Monday Through Friday mornings.

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Let’s keep our home clean

Since we have Terry Young cleaning, at this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Arrice & Derrick

Highland,

As we continue through our text in James, take the time to read the passage, please. Let your hearts marinate in the living Word of God, as you ask Him for wisdom. No matter how condemnable you may feel, the Lord, as James promises, the Lord will give you wisdom, without criticizing you. Our text is James 3:13-4:8. Let’s allow the Spirit of the Lord to convict and counsel our hearts, Highland - thereby ever changing our heart’s attitude! The result in our yielding to the Holy Spirit’s convictions and counsel is that we become ‘holy as He is holy.’ Our life’s conduct (our attitude and our actions) is therefore being renewed by His holy nature, leading to works of wisdom, which is coated in meekness.

“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 3:13-4:8).

Understanding meekness with more and more clarity is where we will focus this Sunday. I look forward to seeing you. In closing, on a practical note, sermons for the last two weeks have now been posted. You can find them on our audio-page.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds: First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class: Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class: Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

  • Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you to all who’ve made this semester possible.

update from david klaus

Highland, so many of you have come around the Klauses and their ministry in Myanmar, and several of you are now in regular contact with Myanmar kingdom pioneers yourselves! For anyone interested in hearing more inspiring stories from the emerging underground church in Myanmar, David Klaus will be hosting a "Myanmar: State Of The Kingdom" interactive Zoom call on Thursday, Sept. 19th from 8:30-9:30pm. You'll learn some context for what's happening in Myanmar, how the body of Christ is adapting, and how you can meet and pray for Myanmar pioneers personally without ever needing to buy a plane ticket. Register for the Zoom call here.

‘This Church Opens Wide Her Doors with a Welcome from Jesus Christ.’

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Let’s keep our home clean

Since we have Terry Young cleaning, at this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Highland,

As the years pass by, they speed up, don’t they? Is August already ending? It seems that it was just March and we were moving into our new home. Nonetheless, it’s been a life-changing season for us, Highland.

How I relish in seeing us grow together, even while traversing trials, the Lord’s strength meets us in our weakness. Let us maintain our grateful posture, Highland, spending our lives on the good of each other and the glory of our Lord.

This Sunday, we continue through our Spiritual Warfare Series. We have two texts left to cover, Highland. As we near the end of our series, we will be tackling a book of the Bible. As I pray and prep, I am between a few books, asking the Lord’s plans to prevail. Join me in asking the Lord for His direction for us.

Back to this Sunday, though, we will be tackling James 3:13–4:8. We will hit this passage with a wide glance, drawing from James how to handle relationships with others. The spiritual-realm around our relationships certainly bears influence. James notates this clear evidence and highlights them for us. He then offers us a Biblical tactic so as to know how to recognize and avoid the snare of the enemy.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds in the Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds in the First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class in the Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class in the Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

  • Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you all who’ve made this semester possible.

update from david klaus

Highland, so many of you have come around the Klauses and their ministry in Myanmar, and several of you are now in regular contact with Myanmar kingdom pioneers yourselves! For anyone interested in hearing more inspiring stories from the emerging underground church in Myanmar, David Klaus will be hosting a "Myanmar: State Of The Kingdom" interactive Zoom call on Thursday, Sept. 19th from 8:30-9:30pm. You'll learn some context for what's happening in Myanmar, how the body of Christ is adapting, and how you can meet and pray for Myanmar pioneers personally without ever needing to buy a plane ticket. Register for the Zoom call here.

‘This Church Opens Wide Her Doors with a Welcome from Jesus Christ.’

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Let’s keep our home clean

Since we have Terry Young cleaning, at this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

Thank you, Hank!

Hank led us in corporate worship last Sunday and did a terrific job! Hank, thank you for using your God-given gifts to serve the Lord and to care for the Highland-Tribe!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Mary, Sherry & Ruby

Highland,

I want to thank all who made last week’s Agape Feast such a festive affair! So much took place behind the scenes beforehand, throughout and afterward – I am grateful to each and every one of you. Serving in this manner is such a clear expression of how the Lord’s directing us to go deeper – through staying together, serving together and studying together.

On that note, I continue to see such a strong response to Sunday School! To those who are leading, keep going! To those of you who are attending, I am grateful for your commitment to growing! If you’ve not had the opportunity to attend yet, please know that the door remains open to you.

To all who are facilitating Sunday mornings, I so appreciate you. From driving the van, to grabbing biscuits, leading worship, making coffee – Sunday mornings is an “us-thing.” Let’s continue to serve together, Highland, in one accord, being of one mind – the glory of our Lord and the good of one another.

Tim, Cathy & Patti

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds in the Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds in the First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class in the Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class in the Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

  • Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you all who’ve made this semester possible.

highland-style yard sale was a success!

To those who took time to come out and share with our streets last Sunday, thank you! So many felt cared for and appreciated the helping hand. I celebrate your generosity, in honor of the Lord.

‘This Church Opens Wide Her Doors with a Welcome from Jesus Christ.’

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Let’s keep our home clean

Since we have Terry Young cleaning, at this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

Madison & Hank

hank shelby to lead us in worship this sunday

Hank Shelby leads us in worship Sunday. His heart is to honor the Lord, using his God-given gifts to make an offering of praise to the name of the Lord. Side note – the last two weeks’ sermons have now been posted. I have been running a little behind in light of gearing up for the new school year over the last couple of weeks. The dust is now settling and I am catching up. Sorry for any inconvenience. Also, we held Communion last Sunday (18th). Therefore, there will be no sermon posted.

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

sunday school sessions off to a great start!

Highland,

Our Fall Sunday School Sessions are underway! I could not be more proud of us! To see us, as a church, commit to the growth of one another is earnest love in action! Good job, Highland!

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches” (Proverbs 24:3-4).

How I asked the Lord to grant us wisdom in the building of our new home. How I pleaded with Him to fill the rooms – and He has proven faithful to do so! So much so, that we had to house one of our classes in the red-brick sanctuary. Mike Hare, thanks for being such a team player and taking one for the team! We appreciate you.

If you missed last Sunday, that’s okay. You are welcome to jump in midstream! As Simon Sinek so plainly stated: A community is a group of people who agree to grow together. Jump in a group and let’s all grow together! We meet Sunday mornings at 9am. This session is 12 weeks long and will end October 27th.

This Fall Session includes:

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds in the Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds in the First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class in the Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class in the Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

  • Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you all who’ve made this semester possible.

highland-style yard sale this saturday

This Saturday morning we will hold a Yard “Giveaway” (our version of a Yard Sale) to offer support to our neighbors! Thanks to those who’ve worked hard to gather these items to offer to those in our community. It will be held from 9am-12pm along 5th Avenue, right in front of our Cafe’.

Our First Agape Feast

communion this sunday

We will hold Communion followed by our Agape Feast on August 18th. Our gathering to hold the Lord’s Supper is to attune our hearts to the sacrifice Jesus has offered for us, then respond in abounding gratitude.

agape Feast (Film Crew will be present)

Following Communion, we will all gather for our Agape Feast. Let’s also be prepared to welcome guests. The documentary film crew that was with us this past Spring will be returning. Additionally, we will welcome others who are part of this Sundance Film – folks from MercyMed and from Micah’s Promise. We will all eat together, while the film crew captures our time of fellowship (filming will not take place during service or communion).

‘This Church Opens Wide Her Doors with a Welcome from Jesus Christ.’

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.

Meet terry young

We are so privileged to have Mr. Terry Young as our Custodian! He is so cooperative and does a great job of keeping our facility clean.At this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors (New brooms and dustpans will be purchased this week for each room.)

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

hank shelby to lead us in worship

Sunday, August 25th, our very own Hank Shelby will be leading us during corporate worship. Billy and I have had the pleasure of meeting with Hank in order to hear his heart on how leading us in song flows out of a personal heart of worship. Hank’s tender and pure heart for the glory of God will resonate, as he leads us in corporate worship, Highland. Let’s welcome Hank as he takes part in this role.

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Stephen & Derrick

sunday school sessions starts sunday

Highland,

Our Sunday School Sessions start this Sunday. To those who’ve signed up to serve, thank you. To those who are attending, there will be folks in the foyer and in the dining facility telling you where your class will be held. Classes will run for 12 weeks (ending October 27th). This is a Pilot Program. So, we will see how these classes take off, then navigate future plans from that point.

What’s our goal? To go deeper. How are we working toward that goal? By staying together, serving together, studying together. In this season of pursuing to serve one another, let us earnestly love, seeking to build up one another. I realize the sacrifice we are all making to deepen our love for each other. I appreciate your willingness to commit to each other in this season. Join me as we pray, asking the Lord for fruitfulness in us.

Our First Agape Feast

communion august 18th

We will hold Communion followed by our Agape Feast on August 18th. Our gathering to hold the Lord’s Supper is to attune our hearts to the sacrifice Jesus has offered for us, then respond in abounding gratitude.

agape Feast (Film Crew will be present)

Following Communion, we will all gather for our Agape Feast. Let’s also be prepared to welcome guests. The documentary film crew that was with us this past Spring will be returning. Additionally, we will welcome others who are part of this Sundance Film – folks from MercyMed and from Micah’s Promise. We will all eat together, while the film crew captures our time of fellowship (filming will not take place during service or communion).

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: 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.

Weekly Announcements

The cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.

I love you, Highland.

Let us press on to know Him and to make Him known,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

hope shines brightest in the darkest of days

Highland,

Hope – an experience to be had only in the presence of the enduring and eternal love of Christ. Because hope is only the result of a heart yielded unto the light of the Lord’s presence, it shines brightest in the darkest of days.

In the last 6 to 8 months, we have experienced some perplexing and dark circumstances as a church. So much so, that the hopelessness of this world has been a ravaging-force to be contended with (fueled by Satan, no doubt). How I grieve over those who’ve been affected by the wave of Satan’s despair and destruction. How I have felt my own shortcomings in the wake of Satan’s rampage.

Even still, what is stirring in me, though, is not a greater sense of defeat, or a battle with hopelessness in my own heart, it’s a refining-confidence in the Lord’s Word, Highland. His truths feel sharper. His promises, even more assuring. My heart resonates with the Psalmist who writes:

“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes. I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.” – Psalm 119:45-47.

His Word promises that the hope from His holiness will not disappoint. His Word promises that death has been swallowed up in victory, through Christ Jesus, our Lord. Highland, no matter what the circumstances, let us place our hope in His Words!

This is the backdrop for Sunday’s sermon – to recognize the work of the devil in those who do not revere the Word of God and to become resilient in His Word as those who trust in His Word.

Filling the Rooms Starts August 11th

Highland’s Board plans to begin “Filling the Rooms” next Sunday! 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.

sign up this sunday

Sign up sheets for classes and for serving will be placed in our Welcome Center this Sunday. Please plan to stop by and sign up. There will be a need for a nursery for ages 0-2 during this time as well. If you are interested in plugging in there weekly or on a rotation, please let us know. Thank you!

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: 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.

Weekly Announcements

The cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.

I love you, Highland.

Let us press on to know Him and to make Him known,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

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.

Weekly Announcements

Starting this Saturday, the cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.

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

Our Weekly Update

To any and all who helped host St. Andrews, thank you! The students absolutely loved coming to Highland and serving. I am grateful to you, Highland, for opening your hearts and arms to welcome them. To those who shared devotions or testimonies, brought supplies or oversaw them throughout Community Work Projects, thank you! You are appreciated.

Church of the highlands serves at highland

We welcome Church of the Highlands on site. They will be painting in the interior walls of our red-brick sanctuary. Thankful to them for coming alongside us! If you’re around the neighborhood, stop by and thank them! They begin at 8:15am this Saturday.

As we begin a new school semester, Truth Spring Trade School will make their home in this space. Having Truth Spring Trade School on our home turf is such an exciting development for us! M2540 could not have been more hospitable (TSTS has been hosted there the last two years) but we certainly know they have purposes for their space, too. Our parternship for the name of Jesus being exalted will continue, though!

Berean bible church here July 26th-28th

July 26th-28th, we will host a youth group from Atlanta – Berean Bible Church. They will come to serve, but will also stay overnight in our gym. Let’s all rally around them, as they come to serve. Let’s make them feel at home. Perhaps stop by and play some pickle ball with them, or bring them some snack-food? What teen doesn’t love snack food!

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.

sunday’s service, 10am

During this upcoming Sunday’s service, we have the privilege of witnessing Charlotte Scarborough’s public profession declaring Christ as Lord! Immediately following our service, we will all proceed to our lawn where we will witness her baptism. What a delight to share in this momentous occasion within Charlotte's life, Highland. Come, rejoice with us, along with the heavens!

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I love you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

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.

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Happy Independence Day.

I love you,

Rob