SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8am: Doors open
8:30am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility
9am-10am: Sunday School Classes (see class schedule below)
9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men.
10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)
way to fill the rooms!
Highland, I am so proud of us! Way to fill the rooms this last Sunday! To see our home filled with so many eager to study God’s Word together brought me such hope! This is what it looks like to go deeper! To stay together, to study together and to serve together! Let’s stay the course! This Sunday School Semester runs through Sunday October 5th. Make every effort to attend, abounding in love for God’s Word and for one another. Here’s the schedule of classes:
CLASSES OFFERED & THEIR LOCATIONS
Classes begin at 9am
Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery
Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds
Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class
Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class
Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys
Classroom 6: Practicing the Way Class
Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year)
Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls
Red-brick Sanctuary: Understanding Theology, with Mike Hare (begins at 8:45)
Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)
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Continuing through Matthew
We concluded chapter eight in our series through Matthew last Sunday. In chapter eight, Matthew describes the crowds’ response to the Sermon on the Mount as being that they were astonished because Jesus taught as with one who has authority.
This is a monumental moment in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus could have taken this moment and built his entourage right here! As a matter of fact, it was customary for rabbis to cultivate a following, leveraging influence to fuel their agendas. So, we find ourselves in the middle of this moment in the life of Jesus. Bearing authority of Heaven & Earth: What will Jesus do with His authority? Instead of building His entourage, Jesus ‘empties Himself’ (Philippians 2). He takes on the form of a servant, honoring His Father’s Name by ministering to:
The Outcasts (Matthew 8:1-4)
The Outsiders (Matthew 8: 5-13)
The Oppressed (Matthew 8:14-17)
The latter half of chapter eight affords us the opportunity to see how many will respond to the authority of Jesus. Thereby, we are also challenged, asking ourselves how we respond to the authority in His Name. These two questions, borrowed from N.T. Wright’s commentary, serve as a probe for our hearts:
Do we actually treat Jesus as if He has authority over every aspect of our lives?
Are we living in such a way that, even in the confrontation of evil, that others say of us – ‘what sort of people can they be?
Sermons are available to listen through the last three weeks, in which we covered chapter eight of Matthew. Feel free to listen — click here. This Sunday, we break open chapter nine together. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!
thank you, Highland!
Highland – Truth Spring is privileged to have begun another academic year! The fact that we get to welcome our neighbors to be part of both Truth Spring Academy and Truth Spring Trade School would not be possible without your hospitality, Highland. Please continue to pray for us, as we direct students’ hearts toward the love and power of Jesus! Also, pray for Truth Spring’s leadership – that we may carry the name of the Lord honorably.
Community Bible Study
This is an enriching opportunity coming to Columbus! Talk to Kathy Jordan to get more details.
community bible study starting in columbus
Kathy Jordan has brought to my attention an exciting opportunity! Columbus is being afforded a Biblically-rich experience! Community Bible Study, which is a broad ministry, is opening a chapter locally. Furthermore, the study will be through the Gospel of Matthew!
As Kathy and I have discussed the content and I have also reviewed the material, it’s evident that this could prove to be such a meaningful time for community, study and growth! The Bible Study will be held at Christ Community Church, starting August 28th, at 9:30am. For more information, please click here, or, speak with Kathy Jordan.
Highland cafe’
Open for business! 8:30am—11:30am, M-F
Highland cafe’ update
The cafe’s open and our volunteers are doing a really good job! Each weekday, they show up with a smile on their face and warmth in their hearts to afford those who stop in for a cup of coffee! To those who support this ministry, thank you! I appreciate you allowing us to be hospitable to our neighbors in the name of Christ.
So grateful for you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob