Alan Lisenby's Obituary

Perry “Alan” Lisenby

7/30/1963-12/27/2023

A beloved member of our community passed away on December 27th, 2023.

Alan will always be remembered by his hard work and his heart to serve; he never turned down an opportunity to help someone day or night. He was respected by many in the North Highland Community as he took care of the sick and encouraged many on the streets. He was an active and cherished member of Highland Community Church. He served as part of the Chicken and Rice Team every Saturday morning bringing food to the poor, and he was known to go into unreached areas that no one else would go.

He had a joy as he worked that came from his faith in the Lord that enabled him to serve his neighbors and community in many ways that cannot be replaced. His last years here with us can be summed up in the greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:30-31). He will be deeply missed, and his memory will always be treasured.

Alan is survived by his mother, Joyce Monfort, sister, Silena Thomas, and brother Brian Lisenby. His daughter, Alana Maria Lisenby, along with his three sons Emanuel, John, and Kraig Lisenby are also with us, cherishing the memory of their father. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lisenby, and his eldest brother, Larry Lisenby.

A memorial service will be held for Alan at Highland Community Church (3408 5th Avenue Columbus, Ga 31904), on Wednesday, January 10th at 4:00 pm. Alan’s desire was to leave money to help support his young daughter, Alana. Donations may be made out to Highland Community Church, and any money collected will be put into a savings account for her. Thank you for helping us honor his memory.

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David and Joshua during our Tent Gathering Season

Supporting living Water

Highland, your generosity supporting kingdom pioneers in a war zone on the other side of the world has been a testimony to how the blood of Jesus unites us. If any of you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, one-time and recurring donations can be done online here:

Or make checks payable to "Underground Network" with "Living Water Myanmar" in the memo, and send to: Underground Network, PO Box 75157, Tampa, FL 33675. Checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31st to count toward 2023 charitable contributions.

Boaz & Alan

Alan Lisenby Has passed

Highland, our friend, Alan, passed away Wednesday morning. His battle with sin and death is now swallowed up in the victory of Christ Jesus. Alan served the deepest gallows of our neighborhood with the love of Christ through our Chicken & Rice ministry. He vigorously dove back into the woods with trays of warm food and the message of God’s salvation every Satruday. He will be sorely missed by our church and by this neighborhood.

In this picture above, he is assisting the Jordan family with a project. Boaz is clearly calling the shots and Alan is awaiting his next assignment. Justin and Julie not only had Alan as their neighbor but very much considered him a friend. Their friendship ran deep, even through his last days.

Seeing Alan come to know Christ years ago now means so much more, knowing that he is at rest in Christ today. Highland, seeing you all rally around him in these last weeks has been such a bold display of the love of Christ. Alan loved Highland so much! Thank you for loving him in a time of his greatest need.

Beverly (Ms. Cookie) & Cynthia

Beverly is now with the Lord

Beverly Thornton is now with the Lord. As she came to know Christ, we had the privilege of walking alongside her for many years. May we rejoice knowing that she is now made whole in the presence of our Lord.

Throughout the Weekend

NO Chicken & Rice this Saturday

Due to the Holiday Season, Chicken & Rice will not take place this Saturday.

Coffee & Conversation Sunday Mornings at 9am

Join us over a warm cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich this Sunday, as we gather. Coffee & Conversation allows us time to be together in song and in the Word. You are welcome.

Service is held Sunday Mornings at 10am

No Childcare this Sunday.

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome to attend. We will actually have a family-style service. No childcare this Sunday. To all who serve in caring for our children, thank you! Thank you for making our children feel welcome and wanted. As we all gather this Sunday, we will continue to open God’s Word and seek His face, in prayer. I will be gleaning from Psalm 15, so feel free to read ahead.

Psalm 15

“O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent?

Who shall dwell on your holy hill?

He who walks blamelessly and does what is right

and speaks truth in his heart;

who does not slander with his tongue

and does no evil to his neighbor,

nor takes up a reproach against his friend;

in whose eyes a vile person is despised,

but who honors those who fear the LORD;

who swears to his own hurt and does not change;

who does not put out his money at interest

and does not take a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things shall never be moved.”

Let’s Get Ready to Move

Highland, this is important. We are preparing to transition into our home, Highland. I suspect it will be early 2024. By clicking below, you will find our Transition Plan. Please read over it. We will go over it together soon. Click button below to read:

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbors. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540. All Bibles have been collected for the children! To anyone who helped, thank you!

prayer Gathering — Wednesdays, 9am

Join Patti who leads our Prayer Team, Highland. This is the work of the people of God! Let us continue to be fashioned as a people of prayer.

Congratulations to Mr. Shelby for being awarded the Golden Apple!

Way to fill our rooms with good teaching, Jesse!

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

Reflecting Upon Last Sunday

Highland, Last Sunday’s service was a breath of fresh air for all of us! So many conveyed that they were battling trials right now! As we gathered to pray and worship, I could actually feel the Holy Spirit fortifying us. It was reviving! Let us continue to hold our ground, as we turn our faces toward the Lord! Highland, I love you. I rejoice in all the Lord is doing in and through us, as His people. I am grateful we get to journey together.

David, Kimberly & Joshua in Myanmar

Supporting living Water

Highland, your generosity supporting kingdom pioneers in a war zone on the other side of the world has been a testimony to how the blood of Jesus unites us. If any of you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, one-time and recurring donations can be done online here:

Or make checks payable to "Underground Network" with "Living Water Myanmar" in the memo, and send to: Underground Network, PO Box 75157, Tampa, FL 33675. Checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31st to count toward 2023 charitable contributions.

Throughout the Weekend

NO Chicken & Rice this Saturday

Due to the Christmas Season, Chicken & Rice will not take place this Saturday. We hope everyone enjoys being with their families, as we all pause to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Boxes of Love, 2023

Thank you for helping with boxes of love

To everyone who helped make Boxes of Love happen, thank you! So many families were able to be blessed in the name of Jesus! From those who bought a bottle of dish soap, to those who packed and delivered boxes and to all of who served in between, we appreciate you! Thank you for helping make Christmas even brighter for so many of our neighbors.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Come and join the conversation over a warm cup of coffee this Sunday morning, 9am, at the Firehouse. All are welcome to worship and serve, together. Additionally, Robert’s leading our Men’s Bible Study. All men are welcome to attend. It is held at 9am, in the educaitonal wing of our facility.

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 attend. This Sunday, our service will center upon the brith of Jesus. We will spend time celebrating advent, singing together and taking a look the account of Jesus’ birth in Scripture.

Please read our Transition Plan.

Let’s Get Ready to Move

Highland, this is important. We are preparing to transition into our home, Highland. I suspect it will be early 2024. By clicking below, you will find our Transition Plan. Please read over it. We will go over it together soon. Click button below to read:

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbors. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540. All Bibles have been collected for the children! To anyone who helped, thank you!

prayer Gathering — Wednesdays, 9am

Join Patti who leads our Prayer Team, Highland. This is the work of the people of God! Let us continue to be fashioned as a people of prayer.

We had the chance to walk Randall and his family through the building this week.

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.

Merry Christmas, Highland!

I love you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Congratulations, Cassia & Phillip!

Phillip Burks & Cassia Roper are getting married.

We celebrate with Phillip, Cassia and the Roper family this exciting new development in their lives! Phillip and Cassia are getting married! Your Highland Family rejoices with you all!

David, Kimberly & Joshua in Myanmar

Supporting living Water

Highland, your generosity supporting kingdom pioneers in a war zone on the other side of the world has been a testimony to how the blood of Jesus unites us. If any of you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, one-time and recurring donations can be done online here:

Or make checks payable to "Underground Network" with "Living Water Myanmar" in the memo, and send to: Underground Network, PO Box 75157, Tampa, FL 33675. Checks must be postmarked by Dec. 31st to count toward 2023 charitable contributions.

Throughout the Weekend

NO Chicken & Rice this Saturday

Dues to Boxes of Love, Chicken & Rice will not take place this Saturday. All are welcome to come to the Firehouse and help pack. We start at 9am.

Boxes of Love 2022

Boxes of Love this saturday

Date: December 16th, 2023

Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Highland fam, to those who’ve brought in dish soap, thank you! As we move into December, please feel free to bring a bottle — we have just a few more to collect. Additionally, if you would like to support Boxes of Love through a contribution, that would also be meaningful. Please contact us to find out more. Finally, if you would like to do drives through the month of December through your work place for Boxes of Love, we can direct you as to how that would be a help as well.

Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Come and join the conversation over a warm cup of coffee this Sunday morning, 9am, at the Firehouse. All are welcome to worship and serve, together. Additionally, Robert’s leading our Men’s Bible Study. All men are welcome to attend. It is held at 9am, in the educaitonal wing of our facility.

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 attend. Starting this Sunday, we will hit the pause button on our series through Daniel. We will actually pick this series up again after the turn of the year. This Sunday, we will actually spend time praying together. Lately, there has been a series spiritual-attacks upon our church. We must bring those matters before the Lord, in prayer. Let us come together, Highland, in one accord, and seek His face.

Additionally, we are preparing to transition to our home, Highland. I suspect it will be early 2024. By clicking below, you will find our Transition Plan. Please read over it. We will go over it together soon.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbors. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540. All Bibles have been collected for the children! To anyone who helped, thank you!

prayer Gathering — Wednesdays, 9am

Join Patti who leads our Prayer Team, Highland. This is the work of the people of God! Let us continue to be fashioned as a people of prayer.

One of our rooms to fill!

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

Christmas Carnival This Friday

Christmas Carnival this friday

Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm

Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Come and join the conversation over a warm cup of coffee this Sunday morning, 9am, at the Firehouse. All are welcome to worship and serve, together. Additionally, Robert’s leading our Men’s Bible Study. All men are welcome to attend. It is held at 9am, in the educaitonal wing of our facility.

David, Kimberly, Joshua & Elliot

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 attend. This Sunday, we continue through our series: “Drawing From Daniel — Finding Hope in the Holiness of God.” David Klaus will continue on with our series this Sunday. Join us as we tackle chapter five. This Sunday, we continue with Advent. To those are already scheduled to read, thank you! Great job last Sunday, Jesse and Jessica! Talk to Kimberly Klaus if you would like to participate. Also, shoutout to Kimberly and Megan for pulling it altogether.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbors. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540. Sara Catherine is working on collecting the Adventure Bible for the kids at M2540 for Christmas. She needs Bibles by December 17th because she will be handing them out on Monday the 18th. People can either bring bibles or money to buy Bibles. Thank you for jumping in and helping!

prayer Gathering — Wednesdays, 9am

Join Patti who leads our Prayer Team, Highland. The only way this nation holds together is through the prayer-life of God’s people; let us continue to seek His face, Highland, together. Let us continue to bind our hearts to His holiness through prayer.

Living Water Update

Next Event: Tuesday, December 12th at 8pm

Highland, Kimberly and I have been so grateful for how so many of you have stood alongside your brothers and sisters across the world. On Tuesday the 12th at 8pm you have another opportunity to show them you care and to meet and chat with more pioneers face to face. I'll be hosting a live Zoom event to give updates about Myanmar, tell hopeful stories, give you time and space in small groups to talk with pioneers, and tell you about some really cool new opportunities on a menu of options to support the persecuted church. I hope you can make it! - David

Alan, our friend.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice this Saturday, 10am

Our team will hit the streets this week, offering the love of Christ to our neighbors. Shoutout to all who jump in and serve. Volunteers are welcome.

Boxes of Love 2020

Boxes of Love

Date: December 16th, 2023

Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Highland fam, to those who’ve brought in dish soap, thank you! As we move into December, please feel free to bring a bottle — we have just a few more to collect. Additionally, if you would like to support Boxes of Love through a contribution, that would also be meaningful. Please contact us to find out more. Finally, if you would like to do drives through the month of December through your work place for Boxes of Love, we can direct you as to how that would be a help as well.

Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

One of our rooms to fill!

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

Being Spiritual vs Being Submissive

Nebuchadnezzar is clearly a spiritual man. Throughout his reign, he is seeking spiritual counsel as he is unable to understand his own thoughtlife. Daniel was part of that counsel and the Lord proves true and powerful. But even as the Lord displays His power and authority to Nebuchadnezzar, his heart remains prideful and unsubmissive to the Lord’s name. He did not want to know the Lord. Instead, Nebuchadnezzar wanted his spiritual life to serve his ends, to help him gain control over his own life, to accomplish his own desires. Though he was spiritual, prior to the Lord humbling him, he remained unsubmissive.

Highland, liking church, liking Christian music, gospel music, serving during the holidays – that’s just spiritual stuff, that’s not submission. To be submissive is to see our sinfulness; loathe it, as the Holy Creator of heaven and earth does, then we yield our prideful revelry to His Lordship. The evidence of our submission is seen in the Holy Spirit-flavored-fruits of our lives. It results in His glory and the good of others comprising our very lives. There’s a flourishing that comes from our lives submitted to His Spirit — ‘rivers of living water’ flow out of us! The invitation to repent results in us living life-abundant, in His life-giving and holy Name!

The Invitation to Repent is Not a Threat

In talking with Bart Scarborough lately, he has told me how much he appreciates a statement Trevor Hudson makes: ‘The call for repentance is not a threat; it’s an invitation.’ In Daniel 4:27, I hear in Daniel’s voice this invitational plea: “Oh, King, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed.”

When another prophet came to speak to another king in the Old Testament, the king was guilty. Yet, he admitted his iniquity and ran from it, pleading that the God in heaven was his only hope. He laid bare before the Lord his sinfulness, asking for forgiveness and pursued righteousness. He also spent his days showing mercy to the oppressed in unprecedented ways. He found hope in the holiness of God, Highland – so can we. His Holy name is salvation and endures eternally – through every circumstance we face, Highland.

I pray that we are known as a sinful people humbled before our holy God. Let us maintain a fruitful repentance. May we continue to break off our sin by practicing righteousness and rid ourselves of iniquity by showing mercy to the oppressed. Like Daniel, it is my hope that we are a ‘stream of living water’ in this desert; that all who partake would taste of the goodness of the Lord — leading to submissive-repentance.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

As we gather for Coffee & Conversation, join us. We worship and spend time together in God’s Word as we enjoy a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee. All are welcome. Jo Ellen leads our devotion toward the end of Coffee & Conversation, while Robert leads our Men’s Study in our educational building. His study begins at 9am.

David, Kimberly, Joshua & Elliot.

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 attend. This Sunday, we continue through our series: “Drawing From Daniel — Finding Hope in the Holiness of God.” David Klaus will now step into our series. He will be preaching the next two weeks, Highland. He will be taking us through correlations found in chapters 5 & 7. This Sunday, we also begin Advent. To those are already scheduled to read, thank you! Talk to Kimberly Klaus if you would like to participate. Also, shoutout to Kimberly and Megan for pulling it altogether.

KIDS’ SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY

As the 10am service begins, 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.

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Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm — Please help get bibles

Sara Catherine is working on collecting the Adventure Bible for the kids at M2540 for Christmas. She needs Bibles by December 17th because she will be handing them out on Monday the 18th. People can either bring bibles or money to buy Bibles.

Wednesdays, 9am

As Ms. Patti continues to rally around the Throne of Grace, all are welcome to join her! May we remain a people of prayer, Highland. Let us shake the grounds with the rally cry of our prayer-life, Highland!

Chicken & Rice drivers, thank you, guys!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice this Saturday, 10am

Our team will hit the streets this week, offering the love of Christ to our neighbors. Shoutout to all who jump in and serve. Volunteers are welcome.

Upcoming December Events

Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival

Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm

Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Please click below for the link to Sign Up Genius .

Boxes of Love 2022

Boxes of Love

Date: December 16th, 2023

Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Highland fam, to those who’ve brought in dish soap, thank you! As we move into December, please feel free to bring a bottle — we have just a few more to collect. Additionally, if you would like to support Boxes of Love through a contribution, that would also be meaningful. Please contact us to find out more. Finally, if you would like to do drives through the month of December through your work place for Boxes of Love, we can direct you as to how that would be a help as well.

Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

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

The Shelby’s Dinner Table

Have a Joyous Thanksgiving

“If we do not slow down from the all the business of life we are truly going to miss the sacredness of family.” — Madison Shelby

I hope we take note of Madison’s charge to us all during last Sunday’s service — let us cherish the sacredness of family this Thanksgiving. We have so much for which to be thankful. Highland fam, may we cease from our striving and relish in the joy of being together. Let us rejoice over the feasts that reveal the Lord’s goodness and provision to us this Thanksgiving.

Troy, Tom & Robert

Sunday Mornings at 9am

As Coffee & Conversation starts Sundays off with us having the chance to walk through life together, I want to invite you to be part of the journey through life, over a warm cup of coffee. We worship our Lord together, serve together, pray together and study together. All are welcome.

Robert Singleton continues to lead our men. Join him, along with those who attend, and let’s grow together, men. Each Sunday morning, 9am, you can be part of our Men’s Study. It’s held in our education-building.

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 attend. As you join us this Sunday, we will continue through our series: “Drawing From Daniel.” I will be preaching through the latter half of chapter four, tagging along with Joseph’s points from our service two weeks ago. To listen to his sermon, click here.

Ms. Patti Clark

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbors. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.

Wednesdays, 9am

Highland, as Ms. Patti leads the prayer-life of our church, join in! Let’s pray — not growing weak in the knees, Highland! Let’s continue to seek His purposes, asking His plans to prevail.

Wendy, Sandra, Arrice, David & Donny

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice this Saturday

Chicken & Rice Resumes this Saturday. All are welcome to come and serve, as we care for our neighbor, in honor of our Lord.

Upcoming December Events

Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival

Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm

Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.

Cassia’s calling things to order.

Boxes of Love

Date: December 16th, 2023

Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

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!

Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

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

Mr. James Upshaw

Highland Fam,

I want to thank all who played a part in leading last Sunday. Our family was away and I heard such great feedback regarding our service! Highland, as the time continues to go by, my gratitude for you only deepens. Thank you all who make Sundays enjoyable for all of us! Shoutout to Joseph Davis for being willing to preach. I appreciate you being willing to take part in our series through Daniel. His sermon is available and can be found on our audio-page.

We had a great time in Knoxville, Highland. We snuck away last weekend to see Ben Rector in concert at the elegant Tennessee Theater. We ate hearty, southern cuisine and enjoyed staying at the luxurious Tennessean Hotel. However, every good trip ends with getting home — and we’re back! We look forward to being back at Highland with you this Sunday.

During our service, we will take a break from our series through Daniel, as we will be spending time focusing on family. Reason being — this Sunday is our Child Dedication Service. We will wrap the entire service around the value to family. Join us as we celebrate the health of the home, asking the Lord to fill our hearts and homes with His presence. If you are hoping to dedicate your child, please complete the form below.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

As Coffee & Conversation starts Sundays off with us having the chance to walk through life together, I want to invite you to be part of the journey through life, over a warm cup of coffee. We worship our Lord together, serve together, pray together and study together. All are welcome.

Robert Singleton continues to lead our men. Join him, along with those who attend, and let’s grow together, men. Each Sunday morning, 9am, you can be part of our Men’s Study. It’s held in our education-building.

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 attend. As you join us this Sunday, we will hold our Child Dedication Service, where we rally around our families who’ve welcomed new little ones into their lives. We will charge them, as parents, to raise their children in the fear and the admonition of the Lord. Additionally, we will cover them in prayer and celebrate the life of the family throughout our service, Highland.

Upcoming November Events

Feed My Block with North Highland Assembly of God

Highland, this Friday, November 17th at 5pm, North Highland Assembly of God will be hosting Feed My Block, at the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave), where we hold Sunday services. Please make plans to come and get yourselves food, if you need some. We look forward to seeing you. If you know of someone who needs food, please tell them to come.

M2540’s thanksgiving meal

This Saturday, M2540 will be hosting their Thanksgiving Meal in their white building, on 6th Ave. All are welcome to attend.

Child Dedication Service this sunday

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

We will hold our Children’s Dedication Service Sunday, November 19th. If you would like to dedicate your child(ten) to the Lord, please register using the form below.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people, who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbor. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.

Wednesdays, 9am

Let’s continue to pray for Ms Patti, as she’s recovering from sickness. Given that she’s better, we will hold our Prayer Gathering this Wednesday, at 9am. We love you, Ms Patti.

Marriage Study Concludes

As of last Wednesday, our Marriage Study has concluded. Thank you, Kim and Nancy, for leading all who’ve attended so honestly! It has provided us all the chance to strengthen our relationship with our spouses as we have looked at our own hearts in the light of His presence.

Throughout the Weekend

No Chicken & Rice this Saturday

All, due to M2540’s Thanksgiving Day event, there will be no Chicken & Rice this Saturday. It will resume Saturday, November 25th.

Upcoming December Events

Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival

Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm

Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.

Boxes of Love

Date: December 16th, 2023

Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

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!

Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

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

Highland Tribe,

Last Sunday, we broke ground on the third chapter of Daniel. Seeing the resolve of Shadrach, Meschach & Abednego to maintain a sure grip on the holy name of their Lord thrills my heart! Even in the face of death, they placed their hope in the holiness of God! Though He can deliver, even if He does not, we will not bow to a graven image. Their lives speak boldly the testimony of their faithfulness, Highland.

Though Nebuchadnezzar had verbally acknowledged the God of Daniel as the one, true God at the end of chapter two, still his heart was unmoved by the authority of His Holy name. This is evidenced in chapter three that, now, 19 years later, he is seeking to exalt his own name, in the wake of adding to the Babylonian kingdom, then demanding people honor him, or die. As the prophet Isaiah stated: Nebuchadnezzar had ‘drawn near to the Lord with his mouth, but his heart remained far from Him.’

Highland, asking for more of the Holy Spirit, as we yield our hearts to His conviction and counsel, produces spiritual fruitfulness, not just leaving us with spiritual language. Oh, Highland family, that we would yield the fruit of light, righteousness and life, in His holy name, throughout our days! Our God is glorified and we are edified, in every season of the life of our church!

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Grabbing a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich is such a simple way to fellowship together. Come and enjoy being together, as we also worship and hear Jo Ellen offer us such a helpful devotion, which we all learn how to better walk according to God’s Word. Robert continues to lead our men’s study. It takes place in our church’s education building each Sunday morning, at 9am. All men are welcome. I want to challenge you all to jump in and grow, in Christ, together.

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 attend. Come, let us repent, keeping our heart humble before Jesus, Who is our payment for sin. May our hearts rejoice over Him, in one accord! Our family will be away this weekend. We are going to Knoxville to see a concert. Joseph Davis will be preaching. He will continue on with our series through Daniel. Joseph offers us such a solid grip on God’s Word; I am thrilled to have him take part in this series with us. Billy will lead us in worship. His heart for the Lord and His ability to foster corporate worship is such a gift to Highland. I am blessed beyond measure to serve alongside these men.

KIDS’ SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY

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.

Upcoming November Events

Feed My Block with North Highland Assembly of God

Highland, November 17th at 5pm, North Highland Assembly of God will be hosting Feed My Block, at the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave), where we hold Sunday services. Please make plans to come and get yourselves food, if you need some. We look forward to seeing you. If you know of someone who needs food, please tell them to come.

Child Dedication Service

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

We will hold our Children’s Dedication Service Sunday, November 19th. If you would like to dedicate your child(ten) to the Lord, please register using the form below.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Come and join the tremendous team of people, who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbor. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.

Wednesdays, 9am

All are welcome to attend our Prayer Gatherings at 9am, Wednesday mornings. They gather at the Firehouse. This is a time centered on being the people of God who seek the face of God, together.

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!

Upcoming December Events

Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival

Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm

Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.

Boxes of Love

Date: December 16th, 2023

Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904

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!

Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.

If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

This Saturday, Chicken & Rice hits the streets this Saturday, carrying the love of Christ! All are welcome to come and serve at our cafe this Saturday morning.

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

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