Last Sunday’s service
Last Sunday’s Service was such a meaningful time in the life of our church! From Justin Shorey doing a terrific job leading worship, to Jack professing Jesus as Lord, to holding the Lord’s Supper together, then wrapping up with the Agape Feast! Clearly, the Holy Spirit’s conviction and council fashioned our time together, Highland!
As I mentioned during Communion, I have been personally working through Psalm 37. David writes this Psalm in a reflective-tone, hence, it’s believed to be written in the last laps of his life. In this Psalm, we read:
“The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in His way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand” (Psalm 37:23-24).
We brought to light the fact that Jesus’ steps were established by the Lord, as He delighted in the way of His Father! This highlights for us the beauty of the heart of Christ – that Jesus, even though He hung on a cross, delighted within and obeyed the will of His Father! I just marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus!
Highland, in delighting to do the will of His Father, we see an outpouring of the abounding glory Jesus puts on display for His Father! We also, at the same time, witness the imparting of a ceaseless and redeeming love to those who repent! Oh, the beauty of the heart of Christ!! This lyric comes to mind in which we often sing: “The radiance of God in person; beyond all human explanation; once invisible, now a visible God; oh, Jesus Christ, Lord of all” (Shane & Shane).
Those who yield to Christ as Lord thereby receive the Holy Spirit, which inscribes the law of God’s love into our hearts! Those who abide within the Holy Spirit’s conviction and council that’s inscribed into our hearts will not fall, nor be cast headlong! Rather, we, too, know the Lord's upholding-hand throughout every season of our lives! Allow me to challenge us here: may we, Highland, delight in His way!
This hymn by Joseph Gilmore has always been one I cherish. It’s called “He Leadeth Me.” This verse really resonates with this passage from Psalm 37 we’re glancing at together: “Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine; content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me.” In closing, my request of the Lord is: “Lord, shepherd us. Give us hearts that delight in following your lead, in honoring your commands.”
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Returning to Matthew
This Sunday, we pick back up with our series through Matthew. We will launch in chapter eight together. Come, ready to highlight and celebrate the beauty of the heart of Christ, as we walk with Him through the Gospel of Matthew.
Cathy Crowder Leads Devotion During Coffee & Conversation This Sunday.
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8am: Doors open
8:30am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility
9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men.
10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)
Coffee purchased with a gift from one of you! :) — thank you!
Thanks for Making my Birthday Happier
Highland, thanks for all the calls, messages, cards and gifts for my birthday! It was a super fun day spent with family and ending with cupcakes. How I am grateful for you and the gift that you are to me! Know I love and value you.
Highland cafe’
Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.
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.
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