Our Weekly Update

drawing from daniel recap

Highland, as we gathered last Sunday, we were able to get to the essence of this series. We sought the Lord’s face, asking for more of His Spirit! Highland, I long for us to be able to find a confident hope in our Lord’s presence being with us, especially when we endure what seems like hopeless situations! Let us continue to be comfortable taking a posture of prayer, together, Highland. It’s through prayer that our hearts find courage to face the future, realizing that the Lord offers us a hope that does not disappoint(Romans 5)! His hope transcends circumstances, space and time – His hope is eternal! Let’s keep our gaze upon Him! Click here to listen to our sermon from last Sunday.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Each Monday night, we have the privilege of partnering with M2540! As they take God’s love to the streets, we have the chance to care for those upon our own streets. Meet at 6:30pm–7:30pm each Monday evening at M2450. Shoutout to the team who leads us! Thank you all!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

As Patti continues to lead our Prayer Gatherings, know you are invited to pray for our church and our streets, alongside her! Continue to be before the Lord, asking for more of His Spirit, team, as you pray. Let us have our hearts overflowing with His presence, pouring out into those in and around our lives!

Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm

How grateful we are that Kim and Nancy would open their hearts and home to us this fall! Our marriage study will continue this Wednesday, 6:15pm.

Congratulations!

She said, “Yes!”

Highland, celebrate with me the engagement of our boy, Ben, who asked Cathy to marry him and she said, “yes!” Congratulations, Ben and Cathy! We are excited for what’s to come for the both of you!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team is gearing up for taking the love of Christ to our streets this Saturday, at 10am Join us as we have the chance to work together to love our neighbor in honor of our Lord. Volunteers are welcome.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Coffee & Conversation starts our Sunday mornings with fellowship and worship. All are welcome to grab a breakfast sandwich and to jump into the conversation. Jo Ellen then offers us all a very helpful devotion, allowing us to grow in how we put our faith into action!

At 9am, our Men’s Bible Study continues as well. It’s held in our education-wing of the church and Robert continues to lead us each Sunday morning. All men are welcome.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

Kids’ Sunday this Sunday

Kids’ Sunday resumes this Sunday. Please drop off your children who are 5 and up at the original sanctuary to get checked in. During the service, children will either be in the classrooms off the deck for a Bible lesson or a craft. Outdoor games will be held in the Stricklands’ backyard as well. Furthermore, if you’re interested in helping with Kids’ Sundays, please talk to Julie Jordan, Katie Sturgeon or Carol Wright. As soon as service concludes, please make arrangements to pick up your children.

Drawing From Daniel Series

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). We continue through our series walking through Daniel. It is my goal to cover the final portion of chapter one this Sunday. I look forward to seeing you all, as we gather to exalt the name of Jesus!

Filling the Rooms

Highland, our plan to make our house a home is called: Filling the Rooms. Now that we’ve gone over the plan, let’s carry out the plan together. Please click on the link below and sign up to be part of filling the rooms. You can also ask questions or make recommendations, too.

Filling the Rooms

I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

I am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Highland, I heard that service went really last Sunday! Thanks to all who led, allowing us the chance to get away to the beach! We had a really great time and the weather was perfect! Even still, any good vacation ends with getting back home. We are back and look forward to gathering with you this Sunday to exalt the name of Jesus! By the way, I heard that Robert did a great job preaching last Sunday. To listen to his sermon, click here.

Drawing From Daniel Recap

Chapter 1: (8) “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. (9) And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs…”

Daniel remained resolved to the name of His Lord, while, at the same time, remaining respectful toward his oppressors. We see this as Daniel handled the matter of food with the king’s steward in such a gentle way.

Notice in verse 9 that Scripture tells us that God’s favor and compassion rested upon Daniel in this matter. While wanting to avoid becoming unclean through his diet, he respected the steward’s position, not demanding anything – rather, he was considerate of his predicament. Given the ten-day-test is agreed upon, the outcome is evidenced in their health and the steward supports their position. In Daniel’s resolve to want to honor His Lord, while respecting even his enemies, the Lord proves faithful! In so doing, the Lord places even his enemies at peace with him (Proverbs 16:7).

In situations where we are in a secular setting, honoring the name of the Lord must remain our greatest aim, Highland. How we do this is seen so clearly revealed in Daniel’s heart and responses, but mainly in his approach with others.

As the favor of the Lord rested upon Daniel (vs 9), the Spirit of God is fortifying him for every situation he will encounter. The Holy Spirit carries authority over every evil and unclean spirit and, through submission to the Lord, Daniel brings His authority center-stage in his life.

As we, like Daniel, through a confident faith, access His power and authority, we are transformed, according to His likeness. In this instance, we see Daniel bear the fruits of God’s Holy Spirit in a way that honors the Lord’s holy name, while promoting the welfare of even his enemy, at the same time. Highland, we must draw from Daniel in how to approach these instances by being submissive to the Holy Spirit. This Sunday, I will be picking back up our series through Daniel. I look forward to continuing to work through it, together, Highland.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Our team continues to show up and love our neighbors each and every Monday at M2540. Shoutout to those who do it and stick to it! Thank you for honoring the name of our Lord by being so dedicated to caring for our streets!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Ms. Patti continues to lead our Prayer Gatherings, 9am-10am, each Wednesday morning at the Firehouse. All are welcome to come and to pray.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th. (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

We start next Wednesday

  • The study will run from 6:15pm–7:45pm Wednesday evenings.

  • Plan to eat dinner beforehand, as there will not be time to include a meal.

  • Reminder: childcare will not be available during this study.

  • Read the first two chapters of the book to be prepared for the first session. Please note: if you’ve requested a book from the church, we will order it this week. *** Books are in and will be passed along to you, thanks to Megan and Julie. Please read chapters 1 and 2 to be ready for our first session, which starts next Wednesday.

Register

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team’s gathering this Saturday to bring the love of Christ to our streets – join us at 10am, at the cafe. All are welcome to come and serve. Shoutout to all who serve! Especially our van-drivers this week, both for Saturdays and for Sundays! Thank you for all you do!

Sunday Mornings at 9am

The conversation continues this Saturday morning. Come and grab a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich and be part of the conversation, all are welcome. We share life together and offer songs of worship to Jesus. Jo Ellen’s devotion always closes out our time together, as she gives us the opportunity to firm up our grip on Scripture in such meaningful and practical ways.

Our Men’s Bible Study continues this Sunday, at 9am. Robert Singleton continues to lead the charge, men; know you’re invited! I also hear that he did a great job preaching last Sunday! His sermon will be posted soon.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

It’s getting colorful in here!

Filling the Rooms

Highland, our plan to make our house a home is called: Filling the Rooms. Now that we’ve gone over the plan, let’s carry out the plan together. Please click on the link below and sign up to be part of filling the rooms. You can also ask questions or make recommendations, too.

Filling the Rooms

I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

I am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

People of Prayer

Highland, thank you for all of the calls, comments and messages this week regarding our new series through Daniel! They have been so meaningful to me! During one of the calls, someone noted how on Sunday that the testimonies of Darlene, David and Gene all pointed to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit being evident! It’s exciting to highlight this because that was the essence of Sunday’s sermon – how Daniel yields his heart to receive the transforming power of God’s Spirit! We then closed our service by asking for more of God’s Spirit, which is one, not of fear, but of power, love and self-control!

Drawing From Daniel Recap

“But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs…” (Daniel 1:8—9).

It is here that we see Daniel find hope in the holiness of God. Daniel, being in a hopeless state, draws the line at defiling His Lord’s holy name. Is this where we draw our line, Highland? When facing bleak situations, do we find our hope solely in honoring the holy name of our almighty God? May we be a people marked by the holiness of God.

Highland, as we yield our hearts to honor our Lord, He will sustain us by way of His Holy Spirit – conquering that spirit of fear, establishing our hearts with power, love and self-control – all as a result of His commanding presence! To listen to the most recent sermon, click here.

Robert Singleton

This Sunday


This Sunday, our family will be out of town. We are sneaking away to the beach! We will be connecting with Carrie’s family. This trip is always so refreshing for us. Justin will be facilitating service. Billy will lead us in worship and Robert will take the pulpit. We will hit the pause button on our Daniel Series, while Robert offers us what the Lord provides him to share this Sunday.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

I rejoice over our partnership with M2540! Even more so, I am so thankful for our team who carries this partnership! Join our team each Monday, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Come and spend an hour with our neighbors.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

What a testimony of the power of prayer last Sunday! Continue to be part of the eternal testimony of the prayer life of God’s people Wednesdays, 9am.

Living Water Network

Dear friends,

Myanmar is at the bleeding edge of global missions. While a brutal military regime and widespread economic collapse continue to create unimaginable suffering for millions of people, the kingdom of God is also on the move: brave kingdom pioneers are sacrificially serving their communities, lives are being saved, miracles are taking place, and hearts are opening to the good news of Jesus the Prince of Peace.

On Monday the 18th at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific, join the leadership of the Living Water Network for a live, interactive situation update. A summary of Myanmar's national crisis will be interwoven with hopeful stories of kingdom pioneers proclaiming and demonstrating the gospel through creative initiatives in relief work, education, healthcare, peacebuilding, media, and IT. You will learn how the Living Water Network supports these leaders in their work, and how you can be a part of these cutting edge missional initiatives as well. Bring your questions! There will be ample time for questions and discussion.

Click here to register and receive a zoom link for the call.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th. (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

A Few Developments

  • The study will run from 6:15pm–7:45pm Wednesday evenings.

  • Plan to eat dinner beforehand, as there will not be time to include a meal.

  • Reminder: childcare will not be available during this study.

  • Read the first two chapters of the book to be prepared for the first session. Please note: if you’ve requested a book from the church, we will order it this week.

Register

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team’s gathering this Saturday to bring the love of Christ to our streets – join us at 10am, at the cafe. All are welcome to come and serve.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Coffee and great conversation will be available this Sunday, 9am! Come and be part of the conversation in the firehouse, starting at 9am. Jo Ellen also continues to provide us with a grounding devotion.

Robert will be leading our Men’s Study in our educational wing. Class starts at 9am Sunday mornings. All are welcome to attend.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

Filling the Rooms

Highland, our plan to make our house a home is called: Filling the Rooms. Now that we’ve gone over the plan, let’s carry out the plan together. Please click on the link below and sign up to be part of filling the rooms. You can also ask questions or make recommendations, too.

Filling the Rooms

I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

I am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Update on my Dad

My dad is making rapid steps toward recovery. He’s regaining mobility and getting stronger every day. He is working hard in physical therapy and making great strides! So good in fact, that one day last week, he went to the vending machine to get himself a treat. However, the dollar he was using was too flimsy to use. So, he decided to go to the kitchen and sweet-talk the cooks to give him a second helping of peach cobbler! He’s back, ladies and gentlemen! He should be coming home next week and he is ready to get back to Highland!

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Let’s stay alongside M2540 each Monday, 6:30pm-7:30pm and care for our neighbors! Shoutout to our team who holds this lane for Highland! Good work, team!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Each Wednesday, Patti leads our Prayer Gathering, 9am, at the Firehouse! Join her, and our team, as we carry out the definitive work of the church - prayer!

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th. (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

A Few Developments

  • The study will run from 6:15pm–7:45pm Wednesday evenings.

  • Plan to eat dinner beforehand, as there will not be time to include a meal.

  • Reminder: childcare will not be available during this study.

  • Read the first two chapters of the book to be prepared for the first session. Please note: if you’ve requested a book from the church, we will order it this week.

Register

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Chicken & Rice will be taking the love of Christ to our streets this Saturday, 10am. All are welcome to come be part of imparting the love of Christ to those who are hungry.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

As Coffee & Conversation continues, know you’re welcome to join us! It’s a gathering of worship, fellowship and study. Jo Ellen continues to provide for us a chance to learn how to walk according to God’s Word.

Men, Robert’s study for men meets every Sunday morning, 9am, in educational-wing of our church. It’s a practical walk through God’s Word. Grab a biscuit and head on over to class. All are welcome.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

Drawing From Daniel Series

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Highland, your resolve throughout this season has been so tough! Thank you for staying the course, especially through August! It was a test of our mettle and, once again, you are found to be dedicated. I am grateful for each of you! Wow!

Last Sunday, we opened our series: “Drawing From Daniel” - Finding Hope in the Holiness of God. We walked through circumstances that set the stage for the book of Daniel, then the first seven verses of the first chapter. We also covered our goals for this series. See below:

goals for our series through daniel

  • To gain a better grip on the book of Daniel.

  • To understand that, as believers, a confident faith becomes our soul’s security, especially in hostile environments.

  • How God’s holiness becomes our hope in hopeless situations.

  • How we glorify God and promote the good of others in a secular world.

To listen to the first sermon, click here. This upcoming Sunday, we will continue to work through the book of Daniel. We will be in chapter one, starting in verse eight, together. I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

Filling the Rooms

Highland, our plan to make our house a home is called: Filling the Rooms. Now that we’ve gone over the plan, let’s carry out the plan together. Please click on the link below and sign up to be part of filling the rooms. You can also ask questions or make recommendations, too.

Filling the Rooms

I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

I am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Update on my Dad

My dad has had the best week he’s had in a month! He’s feeling better. He is more mobile and regaining his strength! To see the Lord’s Spirit reinvigorate his hopefulness has been life-giving! Highland, thank you for caring for us and praying for us — that’s all that has gotten us through.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

As we have the privilege to serve alongside M2540, let’s take this chance to love our neighbors as ourselves, in honor of our Lord. Join our team each Monday, at 6:30-7:30.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Our Prayer Gatherings are held at the Firehouse each Wednesday morning, at 9am. As Patti leads us, join her in praying for our church and our streets.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th, time TBD (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

Register

Pack the Pantry!

Our very own Timothy Jones has moved onto 6th Avenue, in the house that Truth Spring Trade School renovated! Let’s connect with him and care for him by grabbing a few of his favorite things to welcome him home!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

As Chicken & Rice gears up this Saturday, know you’re welcome to come be part of imparting the love of Christ to our streets. To serve, be at our cafe’ by 10am.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Come and connect with us at 9am, Sunday mornings. You can join us at Coffee & Conversation in the Firehouse. Jo Ellen will lead us in a very real-to-life devotion toward the end of Coffee & Conversation. Last Sunday, her devotion was excellent — she helped give a Biblical definition to the word: blessing. Additionally, men, Robert’s leading a Bible study for you in our educational-wing – starts at 9am, too. I continue to hear great things about Robert’s class from those who attend. Men, jump in! Let’s rally around Robert as he works hard to help us grow in Christ!

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Thank you all for being willing to traverse throughout this season, handling all of the elements like champs! Remember to dress comfortably, as there is no air conditioning.

Kids’ Sunday this Sunday

Kids’ Sunday resumes this Sunday. Please drop off your children who are 5 and up at the original sanctuary to get checked in. During the service, children will either be in the classrooms off the deck for a Bible lesson or a craft. Outdoor games will be held in the Stricklands’ backyard as well. Furthermore, if you’re interested in helping with Kids’ Sundays, please talk to Julie Jordan, Katie Sturgeon or Carol Wright. As soon as service concludes, please make arrangements to pick up your children.

Drawing From Daniel Series

This Sunday, we will be breaking open a new series going through the first portion of the book of Daniel. Our purpose in this series is finding our hope in God's holiness. We will see that, no matter how bleak Daniel’s circumstances were, his hope was found in God’s holiness. The same is true for us, Highland. No matter how difficult or scary our situations may be, we, too, will find reviving hope in the holiness of God – every time!

Filling the Rooms

Highland, our plan to make our house a home is called: Filling the Rooms. Now that we’ve gone over the plan, let’s carry out the plan together. Please click on the link below and sign up to be part of filling the rooms. You can also ask questions or make recommendations, too.

Filling the Rooms

I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

I am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Calling the Church to Fast & Pray

4 Strands of Stewardship

Heart, Home, Highland Community Church, North Highland

Week Four: North Highland (Colossians 3:23-24)

This Wednesday, we fasted and prayed for Highland. What an exciting time for us! As we grow, let’s continue to focus on our roots, thereby producing healthy, Gospel-flavored fruits. Let’s continue, in prayer and fasting, to ask that His magnificence be put on display, as we prepare to move into our new building! As we pray for North Highland, I would like to really hone in on praying for Truth Spring Trade School this week. Truth Spring’s Trade School really points men and women to see that, whatever is done, is to be done for the glory of Christ in our lives. May this truth resound throughout our streets, as the people of God continue to unify for the name of Jesus!

Here’s a guide that may help you as you pray, Highland.

P.R.A.Y

P - Pause to be still.

R - Rejoice and Reflect by meditating on a Psalm

A - Ask God to open your eyes to see wonderful things in His word. Ask God to open your ears, that You might hear His voice. Ask God to open Your mind to conceive what is beyond your own thinking and imagination. Ask God to open Your heart to receive His word. Ask God to open your mouth to speak His Word.

Y - Yield to His will and way in Your life

Update on my Dad

After 4 surgeries in a month, my dad’s tired and weak. He has been through so much! As of this week, he is in a wonderful Rehab Facility! We rejoice in the Lord’s goodness in providing him this terrific place to recover! However, he has been battling to get up consistently and regain his strength. I am sure that the setbacks have been difficult, more so than I could ever imagine. He continues to battle, though! This week, he has been up and on his feet for 3 days and we are so proud of him. He is sitting up more and more! Highland, the prayer-life of the church is the ONLY source of strength that we have right now. Thank you for your love, support and, most importantly, your prayers.

Food Collection For Those In Need

Highland, thank you for your devoted generosity to the needs of those who are hungry. I walked in and saw so many groceries purchased today! Thanks to all of you! The cost for these items (pictured) is about $35 per set. We could also use some of the reusable shopping bags for distributing the items. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please contact the church.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Let’s continue to serve alongside this wonderful ministry, M2540! They do so much to love our streets! Shoutout to all who have jumped in!

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Highland, let’s continue to be known as a people of prayer. Oh, let us hunger and thirst for His righteousness! Join Patti and our team each Wednesday, at the Firehouse, 9am, as we pray.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th, time TBD (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

Register

Pack the Pantry!

Our very own Timothy Jones has moved onto 6th Avenue, in the house that Truth Spring Trade School renovated! Let’s connect with him and care for him by grabbing a few of his favorite things to welcome him home!

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Chicken & Rice will be hitting our streets this Saturday, carrying the love of Christ! Pray for this team! Shoutout to all who make this ministry possible. To serve, please be at the cafe’ by 11am, thanks!

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Come and connect with us at 9am, Sunday mornings. You can join us at Coffee & Conversation in the Firehouse. Jo Ellen will lead us in a very helpful devotion toward the end of Coffee & Conversation. Additionally, men, Robert’s leading a Bible study for you in our educational-wing – starts at 9am, too.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). Love how the Lord has provided for us every step of the way while we await the completion of our facility. Dress for warm weather - there is no air-conditioning. Shoutout to Mike for getting the fans, though! So helpful!

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches” (Proverbs 24:3-4).

Last Sunday, I presented to you our plan as to how we intend to go about filling the rooms with ‘precious and pleasant riches.’ As we carefully consider how we steward all of that is to be entrusted to us, we must determine who we will put our hands to the plow.

To those of you who’ve signed up to help carry out the plan, thank you. Let us all consider how we can grab hold of our stewardship-role. To engage, click the button below and sign up.

The plan

This Sunday, we will hold a Town-Hall meeting. Our purpose is to take your questions about the building, the process or about the plan. Additionally, you may submit your question beforehand by clicking the button above and writing in your question.

I look forward to seeing you, Highland.

I am grateful for you,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Calling the Church to Fast & Pray

4 Strands of Stewardship

Heart, Home, Highland Community Church, North Highland

As we prepare our hearts for the next chapter, Highland, let’s seek the Lord’s face, together! Throughout this month, each Wednesday, during lunch hour, let’s fast and pray as a church. This is how we GO DEEPER; praying through these strands of stewardship that make up our lives! This Wednesday, we fasted and prayed for our homes, asking the Lord to take command of our families! Let’s continue to seek Him each Wednesday this month during our lunch hour, asking that His magnificence be put on display, as we prepare to move into our new building! Next Wednesday, we pray for Highland.

As we fast and pray this month for an overflow of God’s presence in our hearts, feel free to use this guide. These are a couple methods I have used over the years as I have learned how to pray and they have proven to be very effective for me. Of course, this is just a suggestion, so feel free to take it or leave it. — Carrie

P.R.A.Y

P - Pause to be still.

R - Rejoice and Reflect by meditating on a Psalm (If needing suggestions: a few of my faves are Psalm 65/66/67)

A - Ask God to open your eyes to see wonderful things in His word. Ask God to open your ears, that You might hear His voice. Ask God to open Your mind to conceive what is beyond your own thinking and imagination. Ask God to open Your heart to receive His word. Ask God to open your mouth to speak His Word.

Y - Yield to His will and way in Your life

Update on my Dad

My dad has been saying to all that there’s a pain in the spine that is not manageable and not improving. It has prohibited him from being able to get up and start physical therapy consistently. On Monday, they took him in for x-rays and on Tuesday, they scheduled him for emergency surgery,as they found that part of corrective surgery was not intact. We are rejoicing that this issue has come to light! We are asking that this third surgery would be the last one needed, leading my dad to finally get on the road to recovery. On Tuesday evening, he was out of surgery and sounded hopeful! Please join our family in praying that we are now on the right road, headed toward recovery.

Food Collection For Those In Need

Thank you to those who’ve given to this very practical need of our church! Basic ways of helping make a big difference. The cost for these items (pictured) is about $35 per set. We could also use some of the reusable shopping bags for distributing the items. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please contact the church.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Join our team each Monday at 6:30–7:30, as we partner with M2540 in an effort to love our neighbor. Thanks to all who are part of this team for being a force for God’s glory and the good of our neighbors.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Our Prayer Gatherings are led by Patti Clark, who declares in her heart the glory of the Lord to our streets! All are welcome to attend and join in the life-blood work of the church – prayer. Wednesday, 9am, at the Firehouse.

Kim and Nancy Sheek have so graciously agreed to host an eight-week series this fall for us at their home. This study that’s centered on marriage will be through a book called, “Love & War”, by John and Staci Eldredge. We will meet Wednesday evenings, starting September 27th, time TBD (*please note: childcare will not be available). This time together will be so meaningful for those who are married. Kim and Nancy will be able to offer us so much to help us grow in our relationship with Christ and our spouses! I want to strongly encourage all of our married couples to make every effort to attend. If you are interested in attending, please register by clicking the button below.

Register

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our Chicken & Rice team continues to mobilize, taking the love of Christ to our streets each Saturday, at 10am. Meet at the cafe’. All are welcome to jump in and go! Thank you, team, for all you do!

Movie Night: Free Burma Rangers, Saturday, Aug 19th

(Geared for an older audience)

On Saturday the 19th from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm, we have a chance to watch an amazing documentary film about a group of people working in Myanmar (a.k.a. Burma) to show the love of Jesus to those who are caught in the middle of a horrific war. The film is a great introduction to the country of Myanmar and to global missions in crazy places. But ultimately the film is about a bigger question: What would you do if God called you to something that feels crazy? Come see how love triumphs over evil when we have courage to respond to Jesus.

Childcare and pizza dinner (for adults and kids) will be provided, and we'd appreciate it if you could register here to help us plan food and childcare.

Viewer discretion is advised, and the youngest children are not encouraged to come, as the movie depicts war zone realities. Please watch this 4 minute introduction before deciding on the appropriateness of the content for your kids.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

If you’re looking for the chance to connect with others and enjoy a cup of coffee together, join us Sunday mornings at the Firehouse – 9am. As we sing and enjoy being together, Jo Ellen also offers us a very meaningful devotion.

Our Men’s Bible Study will continue this Sunday, at 9am! As Robert does a great job leading us, all men are invited to attend.

Additionally, the class Joseph Davis is teaching wraps up this Sunday. It will also be held at 9am, in our red-brick sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. Class begins at 9am.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). During construction, we will continue to hold services here. I am just in awe of what the Lord’s laid out before us, Highland! So thrilled for us and so grateful.

This month, we are in the final lap of our series entitled: The Magnificent Move. In this series, we have honed in on how we are to prepare our hearts to move into the new building. This passage below has guided the thinking of our leadership:

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches” (Proverbs 24:3-4).

We have taken the last two Sunday honing in on how to define the word: precious, according to the Lord’s heart. In summation, it’s defined in two ways:

  • As people who recognize the value of truth, thereby treasuring truth (Proverbs 23:23; Matthew 13:44).

  • Faithful stewardship, whether we have a lot or a little, steward with integrity, thereby resulting in His glory. (Luke 16:10-13; Matthew 25:21).

    Last Sunday, the emphasis of our sermon was defining faithful stewardship. Click here to listen.

    This Sunday, I will be sharing with you our plan as to how we intend to go about filling the rooms with ‘precious and pleasant riches.’ Our leadership has taken the time to develop a plan that offers us direction as we transition into the new facility soon. I will be presenting that plan this Sunday. Once we go over the plan, then you will have the opportunity to plug in and take part in prizing truth and faithfully steward what the Lord has entrusted to us.

I love you, Highland.

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Calling the Church to Fast & Pray

4 Strands of Stewardship

Heart, Home, Highland Community Church, North Highland community

Week One: Our Heart

As we prepare our hearts for the next chapter, Highland, let’s seek the Lord’s face together! Let’s seek Him, asking that His magnificence be put on display as we prepare to move in our new building! Throughout this month, each Wednesday, during lunch hour, let’s fast and pray as a church. This week, let’s pray and fast over our hearts by asking for:

More! An overflow of God’s spirit in our hearts, causing our hearts to be renewed and revived.

This prayer for “more” is not because God hasn’t already given so many good gifts, because He absolutely has. His presence, power and provision for the Highland Tribe has, at times, been astounding! He has proven Himself to be a good Father who loves to give good gifts to His children. Therefore, when we ask for more, we are not asking out of a spirit of deficiency, but rather out of a spirit of expectancy!

“Sing a new song” is a phrase that is often repeated in the book of Psalms. To sing a new song does not mean that we need to sing a song that is newly written. When God says, “Sing a new song”, He is saying, “Sing to Me a fresh song. Something that comes from an overflow of fresh waters overflowing from your soul.” This reminds me of Ezekiel’s vision in chapter 47 of the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel is given a vision of the temple. At first, he sees just a trickle of water coming from the temple. Then the waters from the temple became ankle-deep. Then they became knee-deep. Then they became waist-deep. Till at last the waters had risen deep enough for swimming. That’s a way to look at what it means to ask for “more”. It’s a way of saying, “I want a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit, deep enough to swim in!”

Ezekiel was not the only prophet who anticipated experiencing more of God. In Isaiah 64 we read, “Look down from heaven and see from Your holy and glorious habitation; where is Your zeal and Your mighty deeds? The stirring of Your heart and Your compassion are restrained toward me — Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down! That the mountains might quake at Your Presence…as fire kindles the brush, as fire causes water to boil - that we may tremble at Your presence among us. For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear, nor has the eye seen a God like You, who acts on behalf of those who wait/hope in Him!”

As we fast and pray today for an overflow of God’s presence in our hearts, feel free to use this guide. These are a couple methods I have used over the years as I have learned how to pray and they have proven to be very effective for me. Of course, this is just a suggestion, so feel free to take it or leave it.

P.R.A.Y

P - Pause to be still.

R - Rejoice and Reflect by meditating on a Psalm (If needing suggestions: a few of my faves are Psalm 65/66/67)

A - Ask God to open your eyes to see wonderful things in His word. Ask God to open your ears, that You might hear His voice. Ask God to open Your mind to conceive what is beyond your own thinking and imagination. Ask God to open Your heart to receive His word. Ask God to open your mouth to speak His Word.

Y - Yield to His will and way in Your life

Here’s a song that goes with our fasting and praying for a fresh outpouring of God’s spirit upon our hearts. You can also make the words of this song a prayer from your heart - a new (fresh) song you sing to the Lord!

Update on my Dad

My dad continues to battle great bouts with pain and is struggling to get back on his feet. Pray along with us, asking the Lord for answers. We are hopeful that he will soon find the road to recovery.

Food Collection For Those In Need

Highland, let’s step in and help. At times, our neighbors are running short on groceries. We would love to keep a few items on hand to help as needed. Due to limited space, we cannot keep our usual food boxes but we could store a few bags at a time. The items pictured are an example of items needed. The cost for these items is about $35 per set. We could also use some of the reusable shopping bags for distributing the items. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please contact the church.

Also, The Food Mill offers a food give away every second and fourth Tuesday at the Fox Community Center from 2:30-6:00.

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

Each Monday at 6:30–7:30, we partner with M2540 to love our neighbor. All are welcome to join our team and care for those who often have more month than money.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Patti leads our Prayer Gathering each Wednesday, at 9am. It is held at the Firehouse. Come and seek the Lord along with our team.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

This Saturday, our team continues to reach out to those on our streets and minister to them. They offer the love of Christ, while serving them a meal that has been prepared by the Chicken & Rice team. Volunteers are welcome. 10am, Saturday, in the cafe’.

Movie Night: Free Burma Rangers, Saturday, Aug 19th

(Geared for an older audience)

On Saturday the 19th from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm, we have a chance to watch an amazing documentary film about a group of people working in Myanmar (a.k.a. Burma) to show the love of Jesus to those who are caught in the middle of a horrific war. The film is a great introduction to the country of Myanmar and to global missions in crazy places. But ultimately the film is about a bigger question: What would you do if God called you to something that feels crazy? Come see how love triumphs over evil when we have courage to respond to Jesus.

Childcare and pizza dinner (for adults and kids) will be provided, and we'd appreciate it if you could register here to help us plan food and childcare.

Viewer discretion is advised, and the youngest children are not encouraged to come, as the movie depicts war zone realities. Please watch this 4 minute introduction before deciding on the appropriateness of the content for your kids.

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Grab a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich and head to class this Sunday morning. Joseph’s teaching on holiness in our old sanctuary at 9am, Robert’s leading our men’s Bible Study in our educational-building and Jo Ellen holds devotion in the Firehouse. Looking forward to seeing you!

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Our church service (we call “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). We are meeting here while construction on our facility is being completed – praise the Lord for all He is doing! He is almighty and continues to prove faithful to us. All are welcome to attend.

This month, we are in the final lap of our series entitled: The Magnificent Move. In this series, we have honed in on how we are to prepare our hearts to move into the new building. This passage below has guided the thinking of our leadership:

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches” (Proverbs 24:3-4).

Precious and pleasant riches are not: ornate designs, nifty tech and sound equipment, strobe lights or dry ice, it’s people, created in His image. It’s the worship of those who delight in His righteous commands by way of a repentant heart.

So, the process here is that:

  • When our hearts are submitted to the wisdom of the Lord

  • We gain discernment and understanding of His heart and His plans

  • Thereby we can define what is precious in His eyes.

The word “precious” is defined in two ways:

  1. As people who recognize the value of truth, thereby treasuring truth (Proverbs 23:23 - Buy, do not sell truth – go after it; Matthew 13:44 - Our life’s worth is found in the treasure of truth).

  2. Faithful stewardship, whether we have a lot or a little (Luke 16:11; Matthew 25:21).

This is what we will covering this Sunday.

I love you, Highland.

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday,

Rob

Magnificent Move Summation

In our Magnificent Move series (thanks for the title, Jude), we have sought to prepare our hearts for moving into our new building. This new chapter will be so exciting, Highland! I am so happy for us! This series has been based upon Romans 15:1-7 and chapter three of Colossians. In this post, I hope to summarize this series and to weave it altogether.

Stewarding our relationship with the Community

Romans 15:1 & Romans 15:4: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of weak, and not to please ourselves.” Verse 4: “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”

We correlated these passages with Isaiah 58:6–12, in which God expresses to us His form of fasting and worship. Paul refers to the Scriptures and to what was written in former days. He does not mention Isaiah 58. However, this serves a potential example of what he could mean. In Isaiah 58, God directs us as His people to promote the good of our neighbor, which thereby results in strengthening our relationship with our Lord. It also serves as a means of our joy and lifts our weary heads! I grip this passage for dear life and it always proves true, Highland.

Romans 15:2: “Let each of us please our neighbor, to build him up; for as it is written, ‘ the reproaches that fell on you, fell on me.’

We first looked at Psalm 69:9, where Paul’s quoting comes from in the Old Testament. Its meaning points to the fact that Jesus loves us in a way in which He absorbs our disapproval and bears it for us, in His body, and, though He was sinless, makes us right with God. He affords us forgiveness and kinship in His name. This plays out in relationship with the Lord by us loving and caring for our enemies, that we might build them up, as our neighbors.

Stewarding our relationship with our church (Highland)

Romans 15:5: “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

This passage, as we’ve seen, toggles back and forth with Colossians 3, the entire chapter really, but we’ve honed in on verses 3:12–16. We’ve looked at evidence being renewed: being holy and beloved – this is our identity in Christ. Our new nature’s then demonstrated in the fact that we, before repentance, are critical in nature. After repentance, we then, by way of the Holy Ghost, become compassionate in nature, like Jesus (Matthew 9:36). The fruits of the Holy Spirit are then able to pour forth from our lives, as we remain submissive to the holiness of God’s Spirit.

Then, we’ve also honed in on the word bear – how we must endure with those in our lives – in a way that, through our relationship with the Lord, we can navigate the exhaustion and endure, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Understanding this, Highland, as the Lord is placing us within this new position of strength, let us be grateful for the Lord’s provision but also understand the proper posture we must maintain as His people.

Stewarding Our Hearts in Relationship to Jesus

(This, above all else)

In Romans 15, we then looked at an insertion that is the spine of the entire passage (of the series, really):.. ‘in accord with Christ Jesus.’ Not, in accord with social or political views; in accord with doctrinal positions. It’s not even written as in accord with the teachings of Jesus, but in accord with the person, the one and only Son of God is, Himself, holiness and righteousness.

When one repents, submitting to the Lordship of Jesus, then the Holy Spirit indwells us and we share in the very nature of His holiness. This means that, as we mature, we are not striving to become better people, better Christians, instead, we actually spend time getting to know Jesus and we become more like Him.

Weaving Heart, Home, Highland, North Highland Altogether

This segways us into our study of Colossians 3, where we are instructed to fix the gaze of our hearts upon Jesus, Who is holy! To steward our hearts, we are then instructed as to what to “put to death” and what to “put on” as we rest our hearts in submission to the Lordship of Jesus.

As our hearts are being renewed, we are told how to steward our relationships with people from all walks of life, in Christ; thereby stewarding our relationship with those from various backgrounds and walks of life (stewarding our relationship with those in our community). Furthermore, in stewarding our relationship within the community, Paul tells us how to conduct ourselves as we work - to do so all for the honor of Almighty God.

In stewarding our relationship with our church (Highland), we are told to bear with one another, forgiving one another and to pursue unity with one another, which binds us together in love, resulting in perfect harmony.

Finally, we are instructed as to how to conduct ourselves in our homes. In submission to Christ, the husband fosters refuge in the home, that his wife and children may flourish, as they submit to his gentle authority, as head of the home.

In Closing & On a Personal Note

Highland, this is a summation of our series thus far. I have had the chance to really just share my heart with you in this series. It has certainly been challenging for me, but in a good way. It has been challenging because I have had to really open up my heart and search deeply about what I believe, seeking God’s Word for assurance and clarity. My heart’s grip on God’s Word on these matters is firmer and surer than ever before, Highland. I rejoice in what the Lord’s doing in me.

I also see these Four Strands of Stewardship as a means for charting out how we go deeper, Highland. I continue to see how these strands offer us all a way to strengthen the fibers of our lives in relationship to God’s Word.

As we enter the last lap of our series this month, we are going to focus on the administration of the church (stewarding the church). We will be calling the church the prayer and presenting the board’s plan for transitioning into and stewarding the new building. The Lord has entrusted us with much; let us steward all that He has placed within our hands pursuing His honor.

I love you, Highland,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Troy & Sara Catherine

Highland, first, thank you for wrapping the Clark family in love! I talked with Troy this week and he wants to let you know how grateful both he and Sara Catherine are for all the terrific meals!

Update on my Dad

Continue to rally around the throne of grace for my dad. He is really between a rock and a hard place. However, the Lord is with him and is going before us. Please continue to pray for our family. I know the Lord is holding us; we just need to be able to take rest in His hand right now — harder than it sounds in times like this. But this is when we learn how to ‘only trust Him.’

Food Collection For Those In Need

Highland, let’s step in and help. At times, our neighbors are running short on groceries. We would love to keep a few items on hand to help as needed. Due to limited space, we cannot keep our usual food boxes but we could store a few bags at a time. The items pictured are an example of items needed. The cost for these items is about $35 per set. We could also use some of the reusable shopping bags for distributing the items. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please contact the church.

Also, The Food Mill offers a food give away every second and fourth Tuesday at the Fox Community Center from 2:30-6:00.

See original post to find registration form.

A Summer Session Bible Study, Sundays, at 9am.

Joseph’s study begins this Sunday. It will be held in our old sanctuary, starting at 9am. All are welcome to attend this class (see original post to access form).

Throughout the Week

Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm

On Monday evenings at 6:30, we join up with M2540 to care for our neighbors. All are welcome to come and serve, as we honor our Lord by serving our streets.

Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am

Wednesdays at 9am, our Prayer Team gathers to seek the face of the Lord. All are welcome to take part Wednesday mornings, at 9am – at the Firehouse.

Throughout the Weekend

Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am

Our team will be hitting the streets this Saturday to offer the love of Christ to our neighbors. Meet at the cafe at 10am to help serve, as the team prepares meals to offer those who are hungry.

what a meaningful day of work!

To all who made it out, thank you! So much was accomplished! My expectations were exceeded on all fronts. Justin, thank you for organizing us!

Randall Lake’s 80th Birthday

Randall had such a great turn out for his 80th! We felt loved and appreciated. Oh, how I miss seeing him each week!

Sunday Mornings at 9am

At 9am on Sunday mornings, you are more than welcome to stop by and grab a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee. Coffee & Conversation is a time of gathering for connection and also as a time to celebrate Jesus. Jo Ellen facilitates a devotion for us, to teach how to walk, according to God’ Word.

Robert Singleton continues to lead our Men’s Bible Study also each Sunday morning, at 9am. It’s held in our educational building and all men are welcome to attend.

Additionally, the class Joseph Davis is teaching starts this Sunday. It will also be held at 9am, in our red-brick sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. You may register by clicking the button below.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM

Kids’ Sunday this sunday

Kids’ Sunday resumes this Sunday. Please drop off your children who are 5 and up at the original sanctuary to get checked in. During the service, children will either be in the classrooms off the deck for a Bible lesson or a craft. Outdoor games will be held in the Stricklands’ backyard as well. Furthermore, if you’re interested in helping with Kids’ Sundays, please talk to Julie Jordan, Katie Sturgeon or Carol Wright. As soon as service concludes, please make arrangements to pick up your children.

Our church service (we call “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). We are meeting here while construction on our facility is being completed – praise the Lord for all He is doing! He is almighty and continues to prove faithful to us. All are welcome to attend.

I want to thank Joseph and Noah for leading us last Sunday. Though I was away preaching at another church, I heard great things! Though we had technical difficulties and Joseph’s sermon was unable to be recorded, I heard some strong recaps! Thank you, Joseph. Shoutout to ALL the leaders who make Sunday mornings possible.

Highland, I am so excited for us to be moving into this new building. I am so happy for you because, Highland, you have been so resilient, especially over these last few years. Throughout this Series: The Magnificent Move, thus far, we have covered three things:

  1. We have highlighted how we are to relate to one another and to the community at large (Romans 15:1-7).

  2. How we are to prepare our hearts for the transition (Romans 15:1-7; Colossians 3).

  3. We have come to understand that our approach is not to attempt to “do more” but to go deeper as we transition (Colossians 3).

In this final lap of our series, we will talk about how we all will have to prepare our ‘hands for the plow’, in order to responsibly steward the new facility. Part of us going deeper is taking greater ownership of what the Lord has entrusted unto us. As I mentioned two Sundays ago, our board has been working on a plan all year on what the transition will look like. It’s called: Filling the Rooms. Our core-verse has been:

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches” (Proverbs 24:3-4).

This is where we will be going starting this Sunday. Be praying for us, Highland. Be praying for me, as I prepare. I am making plans but I want us to ask that the Lord’s plans prevail in the last lap of this series.

I love you, Highland.

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday,

Rob

Location & Mailing address

3408 5th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904

phone Number — (706)249-9424