to all who helped, thank you

Highland, to those who made this very helpful event possible, thank you! So many people left our Churchyard Giveaway glowing with gratitude! To love our neighbors in such practical ways is one the most exciting expressions of knowing Christ Jesus; this yard-giveaway was of that very tone. Highland, thank you for your devoted expression of the love of Christ to our neighbors.

they’re engaged!

Many of you have met Emma. She and Noah have been dating over the last year. Last Sunday evening, Noah proposed to her and she said, ‘yes’ ! Our entire family is thrilled to welcome her into our lives! She has been a pure delight to all of us! Emma, we look forward to continuing to share life with you. May the Lord continue to shepherd the both of you as you enter this new chapter of life together.

*Sunday Service begins at 10am — all are welcome.*

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

8am: Doors open

8:30am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

9am-10am: Sunday School Classes (see class schedule)

9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men (In Classroom 7)

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

sunday school’s in session

Let’s continue to take a deeper dive into God’s Word as we gather throughout this Sunday School Session, Highland. Classes are held at 9am on Sunday mornings. I look forward to seeing you! Classes begin at 9am. This class-session concludes October 5th. Find class details below.

*Coffee & Conversation in Our Dining Every Sunday Morning — Doors open at 8am.*

CLASSES OFFERED & THEIR LOCATIONS

Classes begin at 9am; Classes Conclude October 5th

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: Understanding Theology, with Mike Hare

Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year)

Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls

Red-brick Sanctuary: Practicing the Way Class

Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)

Continuing through Matthew

Throughout chapter nine, Jesus declares Himself to be the Son of Man when He is speaking to the Scribes. As we work through the text, Matthew then gives us a glimpse into seeing how Jesus will forge this new covenant, forming a new dominion (as the Son of Man is understood to do). He will establish this new dominion in His own body and in His own blood.

In looking at this declaration, Jesus makes known to us that He’s not come to abolish the law, He has come to fulfill the law and the prophets. This small detail is very important. Let’s look back at Jesus’ statement in the Sermon on the Mount.

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”

— Matthew 5:17-18

We continue to see that Jesus will meld together the law & the prophets in His ministry; thereby, in His own blood, satisfying the wrath of God. Anyone, therefore, who repents of their sin, declaring Jesus to be Lord will know salvation from the wrath of God through Jesus.

In Matthew 9:18-34, Jesus encounters and ministers to the Distinguished, the Destitute, the Demon Oppressed. As we started unpacking this passage last Sunday, we will continue through this text this upcoming Sunday, moving toward the tenth chapter. To listen to sermons in our series — click here.

book of REMEMBRANCE — 20 years

October marks twenty years of Highland Community Church’s existence. Originally a plant of Edgewood Baptist Church, we have seen the Lord establish His purposes in us. May we both continue to exist to know Christ as Lord, and to make Him known to those around us, throughout our days.

To commend this occasion, we invite you to complete an entry in our Book of Remembrance. By clicking here, you access our form, completing your entry. We hope to compile them, offering all a chance to see how the Lord is at work in our lives. We welcome your participation.

Community Bible Study

The Bible Study will be held at Christ Community Church on Thursdays, at 9:30am.

community bible study on thursdays

Consider attending this community-wide Bible Study. It’s held at Christ Community Church on Thursdays, at 9:30am. For more information, please click here, or, speak with Kathy Jordan.

Highland cafe’

Always glad to welcome back familiar faces! The cafe’s open and our volunteers from Highland are doing a really good job! Devotedly, 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. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

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