Listening Session This Sunday, 9am
Sunday’s Schedule
8am: Doors open
8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility
Coffee & Convo Devotion begins at 9am
Listening Session this Sunday, 9am — in Red Brick Sanctuary
10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)
Highland,
Current Stance on Our Series Through Matthew
We broadened our view in our series through Matthew last Sunday. Perhaps it’s best described to say we’ve been walking a narrow trail while journeying through this last section of Matthew. Last Sunday, we reached the top of the mountain we’ve been traversing. In so doing, we gained a broad outlook over the horizon of the New Testament.
When considering Jesus’ response to Peter and to His disciples, we have to allow Scripture to shape our outlook, even to Revelation, which is what we did Sunday’s Sermon. To those who prayed, thank you! We are to be a House of Prayer. Well done, everyone!
Furthermore, we have to maintain the correct perspective - that being that Jesus is the main character of Christianity, not us. Let us, therefore, embolden our confession that: “Jesus is Lord.” Let us do so with a driving hunger for holiness, which is found in the presence of His Holy Spirit.
Security in the Holy Spirit
Regarding the Holy Spirit, Jesus tells His disciples that it’s good that He goes (John16), that the Holy Spirit thereby comes, convicting the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. We must remain submissive and sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s convictions! His counsel will guide us into all truth, Highland. His truth provides us the opportunity to know security in His presence.
By way of the Holy Spirit affording us a spirit-of-adoption, we know an unshakable sense-of-belonging. This is among God’s greatest gifts to the human heart, which is prone to wander and often falling prey to deceit. As our hearts dwell securely with our Lord, they discover their home in the presence of the Lord. Rest is the result for our ever-searching hearts; that rest is what our hearts are searching for – found in Him!
A line from the hymn “Blessed Assurance” always comes to mind when I consider this securing-rest the Lord gives to us as we submit to Him.
“Blessed assurance, perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blessed; watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in His love.”
The hymn’s pointing to the fact that, when we are secure in the love of Christ, we have found what we’re all searching for in Christ – security, rest – gifts afforded to us in the Name of Jesus, alone!
Prayer Guide
4th Strand of Stewardship — North Highland
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Summer Hours — Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30a.m.—11:30a.m
Highland Cafe’
The Highland Cafe’ is open. If you want to serve, please contact us. We are going to transition to summer hours. Doors will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30a.m.—11:30a.m throughout the summer.
July 15th is our Next Time to Gather.
Men’s Bible Study
Men, let’s get together. Let’s spend some time studying God’s Word and doing life together. We will have a meal, spend time together, then study God’s Word together. We will begin at 6pm. Register below. Please note — no childcare will be provided. If you are reading this in our weekly email, see the original post to access the form to register.
New Member Class opportunity
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I love you, Highland —
Rob