our trip to orlando

Highland,

Our family had such a joyous vacation in Orlando. We spent some time soaking up some rays and making terrific memories! While there were many highlights, seeing these kiddos become “The Claw” was among the top! The kiddos in our family love this game! Seeing them become “The Claw” took the experience to an entirely new level!

We also loaded up on pizza and junk food while we watched The College World Series. We all cram into the condo and watch the “Greatest Show on Dirt.” Always lots of fun! Every good vacation ends with coming home, though. Our family got back Monday and we got back into the swing of things. One of the richest blessings is that I get to do work that I am thankful to get back to doing! Humbled beyond words to serve as Pastor of Highland Community Church.

*I will take her for ice cream anytime!*

As our children are getting older and becoming more independent, Carrie and I are finding a few more moments to capture being together. Ice cream dates are some of our favorite ways to spend this newly discovered time together! It really is the little things – they add up to mean so, so much! Paul instructs Timothy this way regarding this very matter: “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1st Timothy 6:6-8). Highland, let us prize and savor “godliness with contentment.”

noah’s at snowbird

One major emotional adjustment we had to make was that Noah, our eldest, was not with us on vacation this year. He’s serving on Snowbird’s Summer Staff. He’s facilitating small groups, discussing God’s Word with campers and also guiding them down the Nantalhala River! While we missed him, I am so proud of him! Super thrilled he’s pursuing a personal relationship with Jesus, while helping foster a hunger for God’s Word in the lives of these campers throughout the summer! I continue to ask the Lord to let Noah experience life-abundant in His relationship with Christ. It’s in Christ that life becomes an adventure - may Noah experience His presence to the fullest! I invite you to pay with me, Highland.

*A Trip Down the Hiwassee from years gone by.*

Away Again this Weekend

We’ve been afforded the opportunity to sneak away again this weekend. We will be in North Carolina, mountain biking and floating down streams! This trip was up in the air for us, but we’ve been able to land it on our calendar! I am grateful that the Lord has given our family the chance to be together in such special places.

Sunday Morning Schedule

8am: Doors open

8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)

Justin jordan preaches this sunday

Justin Jordan will take the pulpit. He will be continuing to work through what the Lord’s teaching him right now. Justin’s sermon last week is actually available online. I listened to it this afternoon (Wednesday) and, Highland, it’s life-giving! It’s a charge to hunger for righteousness and I want all of us to listen to it. Click here to listen.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

truth spring academy

Truth Spring Academy is now open for enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

If you live in the North Highland neighborhood and are interested in enrolling your child at Truth Spring Academy, now is the time to complete our Interest Form (Please note, completing the Interest Form is not a guarantee of enrollment at Truth Spring Academy).

To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424.

Mailing Address Update

**Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904**

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

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