Plans for January 16th & 17th

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

CHICKEN & RICE THIS SATURDAY

Each Saturday from 10:30am-1:00pm, we serve our streets a meal of Chicken & Rice, along with the Gospel. Volunteers are welcome to join us.  Chicken & Rice Ministries is our flagship work. It serves as the invitation to all in our streets to come and know Christ. If you would like to come and serve, please contact us.

TENT GATHERING AT 11AM THIS SUNDAY

This Sunday, I look forward to seeing everyone at the Tent Gathering. As we gather this Sunday for our Tent Gathering, I wanted to go over the schedule with you. This Sunday, our schedule is as follows:

  • 10am-11am: Coffee and Conversation. As you arrive, grab a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Enjoy having conversation with one another and the chance to be together. Also, if you’re willing, some will be setting up for the 10 am service. We welcome your help, if you’re able.

  • 11am-12am: Tent Gathering Service. *At 11am, bring your camping chairs or blankets to make for yourself a place outside, underneath our tent. We will gather to worship as we set our eyes upon Jesus. Highland, I ask that we would be in prayer for the name of Jesus to be exalted in our corporate gathering; that those who wander, or are deceived throughout our streets, would hear that Jesus saves, and repent! We will conclude and dismiss following this service. So, breakfast will be offered but not lunch.

We are strongly encouraging social distancing and masks will be available for those who would feel most comfortable wearing one. If you have a mask, please bring one for yourself to use.  We ask that you stay home when you are sick. We also ask that you cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Also, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Finally, keeping your hands clean using sanitizer or by washing them with soap is vital. If you have a personal bottle of sanitizer, bring it and keep it on you for your personal use throughout gatherings.

OTHER RELATED INFO

  • Van route riding requirements: windows down, masks worn and no more than 10 on a van.

  • Wednesday night studies, Pillow Party and prayer sessions have been canceled.

  • Children’s Ministries, Life Class & Breakfast will not resume until a later date.

*All proposed plans remain contingent upon medical information available to us throughout the foreseeable future. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us. I rejoice over you, Highland. I love forward to being with you Sunday.

I love you, Highland,

Rob

Bearing His Name Through Our Days.

Highland,

In this devotion, I hope to use a familiar passage to offer us some instruction as to how to conduct ourselves though our nation’s political climate and social tensions. I reflect on a passage from Exodus 20, which I preached through in November of last year, just before our nation’s election. It seemed fitting to, yet again, allow this passage to shed some light onto how we should conduct ourselves as people who bear the name of our Lord.

PASSAGES

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, NASB).

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17, NASB).

Walk in the Light,

Rob

"Christ is Mine Forevermore"

Highland, I threw my iPhone down on our dining-room table to capture another moment in our home last night. This song has been near to Carrie’s heart since the passing of her father. She has found much comfort and healing in its lyrics. This line resonates within her heart: “Come rejoice now O, my soul! For His love is my reward. Fear is gone and hope is sure, Christ is mine, forevermore!” I This passage has proven to be her rock: “Why are you downcast, my soul? And why is my heart so sad? Put your hope in God. The Lord will send His faithful love by day; His song will be with me in the night.” Psalm 42:5,8

CHRIST IS MINE FOREVERMORE

By: City Alight

Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall, His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore

Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes his work in me

Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore

And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore

And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Christ is mine forevermore
Christ is mine forevermore

I hope to see you next weekend, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Have Thine Own Way, Lord, in 2021.

For many years, we’ve begun each year with singing, “Have Thine Own Way” together, at our service. Though we were unable to gather due to the pandemic this Sunday, Carrie and I did hold a dining room session to record this song to share. The lyrics of this song certainly capture our hearts and what we hope to be the heart of our church as well.

To listen, click below.

Side note: our dog, Hunter, chimes in on the song.

Have Thine own way Lord
Have Thine own way
Thou art the potter I am the clay
Mold me and make me after Thy will
While I am waiting yielded and still

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power, all power, surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

Have Thine own way Lord
Have Thine own way
Hold over my being absolute sway
Filled with Thy spirit till all can see
Christ only always living in me

by: Adelaide Pollard

We love you, Highland,

Rob & Carrie

Lord, remain as our Shield!

Highland,

May the Lord go before us as a shield into this new year. Let us draw even nearer to Him, humbling ourselves to His holy name. Like a shield only serves to protect us as we become one with it, drawing nearer to it in times of trouble, then remaining in alignment with its presence, so should we, as God’s people, remain in alignment with Him.

“God — His way is perfect;

the word of the LORD is pure.

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.”

Psalm 18:30, HCSB

As we step into 2021 together, we will do so considering the well-being of one another to the best of our ability. Recent conditions reveal a spike in COVID cases locally, which includes people who attend our church. There will be no Chicken & Rice tomorrow, plus we intend to restart our Tent Gatherings January 17th, 2021.

Virtual Prayer Service This Sunday

In light of postponing our in-person return, we will be offering you a chance to be part of our Prayer Sessions via a video call. To take part, please click the link below. We will begin the prayer service at 10am, Sunday, January 3rd.

Click here

This video call will be done through Google Meet.

Prayer Service Agenda

  • 10am: Start time (Click link above).

  • For The Church to produce a harvest of light, righteousness and goodness through a renewed submission to the Holy Spirit( Ephesians 5:6-14).

  • For The Church to renew her partnership with the Holy Spirit, Who seals us and produces Gospel-flavored fruits through us (Ephesians 5:15-21).

  • For Highland to remain in alignment with the Lord’s counsel, purposes and Word, especially through this pandemic (Ephesians 2:1-10).

  • For Highland & Truth Spring to mature in mission and in partnership, remaining unified so that the Lord is glorified (John 17). In our unity and ministry, may we become an ever more clearer expression of Jesus, who is light and salvation, to a darkening world (Psalm 37:3-6).

  • For the building campaign and planning process. Highland, the Lord’s plans continue to unfold! Let us continue to pray, coming into agreement with His plan for the future generational work of His Kingdom here, in our streets (Proverbs 24:3-4).

  • For those connected with our church dealing with COVID. That we may love one another with an accurate care and understanding; placing the interests of others above our own interests (Philippians 2:1-5).

Highland, only the prayer-life of God’s people will produce the right results in our days (Psalm 24:1-6). Our patriotism, national policies, political persuasions nor our politicians will produce a just outcome to the problems before us. As His people, let us submit to His leading, as our Shepherd. For He alone is our hope.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.

Therefore my heart rejoices,

and I praise Him with my song.

The LORD is the strength of His people;

He is a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.

Save Your people, bless Your possession,

shepherd them, and carry them forever.”

Psalm 28:7-9, HCSB

Lord, go before us into 2021.

Highland, I love you,

Rob

Boxes of Love Shout Out!

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To all who took part in Boxes of Love, thank you! We were able to provide folks at our church the chance to love their neighbors in honor of our Lord. I am so appreciative to all of you who did the behind the scenes work, the set up, packing, distribution and breakdown. I count it such a rich joy to be part of Highland and our Boxes of Love effort is one example of why.

Merry Christmas,

Rob

Next Tent Gathering will be January 3rd.

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Highland,

So sorry for the later notice. After much consideration, we will be canceling our Tent Gatherings for the next two Sundays (December 20th & December 27th). As we all spend time with our families during this Christmas season, we are going to do our best to cut down on the potential spreading of COVID by not gathering, until the turn of the year. As of now, our next Tent Gathering will be Sunday, January 3rd, 2021.

We hope that you understand that we are seeking the welfare of everyone. If you should need anything personally, please contact us. We remain in your corner throughout this time of uncertainty. May you have a joyous Christmas with your loved ones.

I love you,

Rob

Location & Mailing address

3408 5th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904

phone Number — (706)249-9424