Highland, Beverly’s Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, at 2pm. The service will be held at the Firehouse, which is located at 3402 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31904. All are welcome to attend.
Alan Lisenby's Obituary
Perry “Alan” Lisenby
7/30/1963-12/27/2023
A beloved member of our community passed away on December 27th, 2023.
Alan will always be remembered by his hard work and his heart to serve; he never turned down an opportunity to help someone day or night. He was respected by many in the North Highland Community as he took care of the sick and encouraged many on the streets. He was an active and cherished member of Highland Community Church. He served as part of the Chicken and Rice Team every Saturday morning bringing food to the poor, and he was known to go into unreached areas that no one else would go.
He had a joy as he worked that came from his faith in the Lord that enabled him to serve his neighbors and community in many ways that cannot be replaced. His last years here with us can be summed up in the greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:30-31). He will be deeply missed, and his memory will always be treasured.
Alan is survived by his mother, Joyce Monfort, sister, Silena Thomas, and brother Brian Lisenby. His daughter, Alana Maria Lisenby, along with his three sons Emanuel, John, and Kraig Lisenby are also with us, cherishing the memory of their father. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lisenby, and his eldest brother, Larry Lisenby.
A memorial service will be held for Alan at Highland Community Church (3408 5th Avenue Columbus, Ga 31904), on Wednesday, January 10th at 4:00 pm. Alan’s desire was to leave money to help support his young daughter, Alana. Donations may be made out to Highland Community Church, and any money collected will be put into a savings account for her. Thank you for helping us honor his memory.
Our Weekly Update
Drawing From Daniel Recap
Being Spiritual vs Being Submissive
Nebuchadnezzar is clearly a spiritual man. Throughout his reign, he is seeking spiritual counsel as he is unable to understand his own thoughtlife. Daniel was part of that counsel and the Lord proves true and powerful. But even as the Lord displays His power and authority to Nebuchadnezzar, his heart remains prideful and unsubmissive to the Lord’s name. He did not want to know the Lord. Instead, Nebuchadnezzar wanted his spiritual life to serve his ends, to help him gain control over his own life, to accomplish his own desires. Though he was spiritual, prior to the Lord humbling him, he remained unsubmissive.
Highland, liking church, liking Christian music, gospel music, serving during the holidays – that’s just spiritual stuff, that’s not submission. To be submissive is to see our sinfulness; loathe it, as the Holy Creator of heaven and earth does, then we yield our prideful revelry to His Lordship. The evidence of our submission is seen in the Holy Spirit-flavored-fruits of our lives. It results in His glory and the good of others comprising our very lives. There’s a flourishing that comes from our lives submitted to His Spirit — ‘rivers of living water’ flow out of us! The invitation to repent results in us living life-abundant, in His life-giving and holy Name!
The Invitation to Repent is Not a Threat
In talking with Bart Scarborough lately, he has told me how much he appreciates a statement Trevor Hudson makes: ‘The call for repentance is not a threat; it’s an invitation.’ In Daniel 4:27, I hear in Daniel’s voice this invitational plea: “Oh, King, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed.”
When another prophet came to speak to another king in the Old Testament, the king was guilty. Yet, he admitted his iniquity and ran from it, pleading that the God in heaven was his only hope. He laid bare before the Lord his sinfulness, asking for forgiveness and pursued righteousness. He also spent his days showing mercy to the oppressed in unprecedented ways. He found hope in the holiness of God, Highland – so can we. His Holy name is salvation and endures eternally – through every circumstance we face, Highland.
I pray that we are known as a sinful people humbled before our holy God. Let us maintain a fruitful repentance. May we continue to break off our sin by practicing righteousness and rid ourselves of iniquity by showing mercy to the oppressed. Like Daniel, it is my hope that we are a ‘stream of living water’ in this desert; that all who partake would taste of the goodness of the Lord — leading to submissive-repentance.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
As we gather for Coffee & Conversation, join us. We worship and spend time together in God’s Word as we enjoy a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee. All are welcome. Jo Ellen leads our devotion toward the end of Coffee & Conversation, while Robert leads our Men’s Study in our educational building. His study begins at 9am.
David, Kimberly, Joshua & Elliot.
Sunday Mornings at 10am
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome to attend. This Sunday, we continue through our series: “Drawing From Daniel — Finding Hope in the Holiness of God.” David Klaus will now step into our series. He will be preaching the next two weeks, Highland. He will be taking us through correlations found in chapters 5 & 7. This Sunday, we also begin Advent. To those are already scheduled to read, thank you! Talk to Kimberly Klaus if you would like to participate. Also, shoutout to Kimberly and Megan for pulling it altogether.
KIDS’ SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY
As the 10am service begins, 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.
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Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm — Please help get bibles
Sara Catherine is working on collecting the Adventure Bible for the kids at M2540 for Christmas. She needs Bibles by December 17th because she will be handing them out on Monday the 18th. People can either bring bibles or money to buy Bibles.
Wednesdays, 9am
As Ms. Patti continues to rally around the Throne of Grace, all are welcome to join her! May we remain a people of prayer, Highland. Let us shake the grounds with the rally cry of our prayer-life, Highland!
Chicken & Rice drivers, thank you, guys!
Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice this Saturday, 10am
Our team will hit the streets this week, offering the love of Christ to our neighbors. Shoutout to all who jump in and serve. Volunteers are welcome.
Upcoming December Events
Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival
Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm
Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Please click below for the link to Sign Up Genius .
Boxes of Love 2022
Boxes of Love
Date: December 16th, 2023
Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Highland fam, to those who’ve brought in dish soap, thank you! As we move into December, please feel free to bring a bottle — we have just a few more to collect. Additionally, if you would like to support Boxes of Love through a contribution, that would also be meaningful. Please contact us to find out more. Finally, if you would like to do drives through the month of December through your work place for Boxes of Love, we can direct you as to how that would be a help as well.
Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.
If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob
Our Weekly Update
The Shelby’s Dinner Table
Have a Joyous Thanksgiving
“If we do not slow down from the all the business of life we are truly going to miss the sacredness of family.” — Madison Shelby
I hope we take note of Madison’s charge to us all during last Sunday’s service — let us cherish the sacredness of family this Thanksgiving. We have so much for which to be thankful. Highland fam, may we cease from our striving and relish in the joy of being together. Let us rejoice over the feasts that reveal the Lord’s goodness and provision to us this Thanksgiving.
Troy, Tom & Robert
Sunday Mornings at 9am
As Coffee & Conversation starts Sundays off with us having the chance to walk through life together, I want to invite you to be part of the journey through life, over a warm cup of coffee. We worship our Lord together, serve together, pray together and study together. All are welcome.
Robert Singleton continues to lead our men. Join him, along with those who attend, and let’s grow together, men. Each Sunday morning, 9am, you can be part of our Men’s Study. It’s held in our education-building.
Sunday Mornings at 10am
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome to attend. As you join us this Sunday, we will continue through our series: “Drawing From Daniel.” I will be preaching through the latter half of chapter four, tagging along with Joseph’s points from our service two weeks ago. To listen to his sermon, click here.
Ms. Patti Clark
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
Come and join the tremendous team of people who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbors. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.
Wednesdays, 9am
Highland, as Ms. Patti leads the prayer-life of our church, join in! Let’s pray — not growing weak in the knees, Highland! Let’s continue to seek His purposes, asking His plans to prevail.
Wendy, Sandra, Arrice, David & Donny
Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice this Saturday
Chicken & Rice Resumes this Saturday. All are welcome to come and serve, as we care for our neighbor, in honor of our Lord.
Upcoming December Events
Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival
Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm
Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.
Cassia’s calling things to order.
Boxes of Love
Date: December 16th, 2023
Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Highland fam, as we are moving toward Christmas, one practical thing you could do is buy a bottle of dish soap for Boxes of Love. Please bring it with you to service on Sundays, as we will store it there. With Boxes of Love, we allow folks to sign up and offer a Box of Love to someone in their lives to bless them this Christmas Season. Thanks for your support!
Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.
If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob
Our Weekly Update
Mr. James Upshaw
Highland Fam,
I want to thank all who played a part in leading last Sunday. Our family was away and I heard such great feedback regarding our service! Highland, as the time continues to go by, my gratitude for you only deepens. Thank you all who make Sundays enjoyable for all of us! Shoutout to Joseph Davis for being willing to preach. I appreciate you being willing to take part in our series through Daniel. His sermon is available and can be found on our audio-page.
We had a great time in Knoxville, Highland. We snuck away last weekend to see Ben Rector in concert at the elegant Tennessee Theater. We ate hearty, southern cuisine and enjoyed staying at the luxurious Tennessean Hotel. However, every good trip ends with getting home — and we’re back! We look forward to being back at Highland with you this Sunday.
During our service, we will take a break from our series through Daniel, as we will be spending time focusing on family. Reason being — this Sunday is our Child Dedication Service. We will wrap the entire service around the value to family. Join us as we celebrate the health of the home, asking the Lord to fill our hearts and homes with His presence. If you are hoping to dedicate your child, please complete the form below.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
As Coffee & Conversation starts Sundays off with us having the chance to walk through life together, I want to invite you to be part of the journey through life, over a warm cup of coffee. We worship our Lord together, serve together, pray together and study together. All are welcome.
Robert Singleton continues to lead our men. Join him, along with those who attend, and let’s grow together, men. Each Sunday morning, 9am, you can be part of our Men’s Study. It’s held in our education-building.
Sunday Mornings at 10am
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome to attend. As you join us this Sunday, we will hold our Child Dedication Service, where we rally around our families who’ve welcomed new little ones into their lives. We will charge them, as parents, to raise their children in the fear and the admonition of the Lord. Additionally, we will cover them in prayer and celebrate the life of the family throughout our service, Highland.
Upcoming November Events
Feed My Block with North Highland Assembly of God
Highland, this Friday, November 17th at 5pm, North Highland Assembly of God will be hosting Feed My Block, at the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave), where we hold Sunday services. Please make plans to come and get yourselves food, if you need some. We look forward to seeing you. If you know of someone who needs food, please tell them to come.
M2540’s thanksgiving meal
This Saturday, M2540 will be hosting their Thanksgiving Meal in their white building, on 6th Ave. All are welcome to attend.
Child Dedication Service this sunday
If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.
We will hold our Children’s Dedication Service Sunday, November 19th. If you would like to dedicate your child(ten) to the Lord, please register using the form below.
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
Come and join the tremendous team of people, who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbor. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.
Wednesdays, 9am
Let’s continue to pray for Ms Patti, as she’s recovering from sickness. Given that she’s better, we will hold our Prayer Gathering this Wednesday, at 9am. We love you, Ms Patti.
Marriage Study Concludes
As of last Wednesday, our Marriage Study has concluded. Thank you, Kim and Nancy, for leading all who’ve attended so honestly! It has provided us all the chance to strengthen our relationship with our spouses as we have looked at our own hearts in the light of His presence.
Throughout the Weekend
No Chicken & Rice this Saturday
All, due to M2540’s Thanksgiving Day event, there will be no Chicken & Rice this Saturday. It will resume Saturday, November 25th.
Upcoming December Events
Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival
Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm
Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.
Boxes of Love
Date: December 16th, 2023
Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Highland fam, as we are moving toward Christmas, one practical thing you could do is buy a bottle of dish soap for Boxes of Love. Please bring it with you to service on Sundays, as we will store it there. With Boxes of Love, we allow folks to sign up and offer a Box of Love to someone in their lives to bless them this Christmas Season. Thanks for your support!
Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.
If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob
Our Weekly Update
Highland Tribe,
Last Sunday, we broke ground on the third chapter of Daniel. Seeing the resolve of Shadrach, Meschach & Abednego to maintain a sure grip on the holy name of their Lord thrills my heart! Even in the face of death, they placed their hope in the holiness of God! Though He can deliver, even if He does not, we will not bow to a graven image. Their lives speak boldly the testimony of their faithfulness, Highland.
Though Nebuchadnezzar had verbally acknowledged the God of Daniel as the one, true God at the end of chapter two, still his heart was unmoved by the authority of His Holy name. This is evidenced in chapter three that, now, 19 years later, he is seeking to exalt his own name, in the wake of adding to the Babylonian kingdom, then demanding people honor him, or die. As the prophet Isaiah stated: Nebuchadnezzar had ‘drawn near to the Lord with his mouth, but his heart remained far from Him.’
Highland, asking for more of the Holy Spirit, as we yield our hearts to His conviction and counsel, produces spiritual fruitfulness, not just leaving us with spiritual language. Oh, Highland family, that we would yield the fruit of light, righteousness and life, in His holy name, throughout our days! Our God is glorified and we are edified, in every season of the life of our church!
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Grabbing a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich is such a simple way to fellowship together. Come and enjoy being together, as we also worship and hear Jo Ellen offer us such a helpful devotion, which we all learn how to better walk according to God’s Word. Robert continues to lead our men’s study. It takes place in our church’s education building each Sunday morning, at 9am. All men are welcome. I want to challenge you all to jump in and grow, in Christ, together.
Sunday Mornings at 10am
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome to attend. Come, let us repent, keeping our heart humble before Jesus, Who is our payment for sin. May our hearts rejoice over Him, in one accord! Our family will be away this weekend. We are going to Knoxville to see a concert. Joseph Davis will be preaching. He will continue on with our series through Daniel. Joseph offers us such a solid grip on God’s Word; I am thrilled to have him take part in this series with us. Billy will lead us in worship. His heart for the Lord and His ability to foster corporate worship is such a gift to Highland. I am blessed beyond measure to serve alongside these men.
KIDS’ SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY
On November 12th, 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.
Upcoming November Events
Feed My Block with North Highland Assembly of God
Highland, November 17th at 5pm, North Highland Assembly of God will be hosting Feed My Block, at the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave), where we hold Sunday services. Please make plans to come and get yourselves food, if you need some. We look forward to seeing you. If you know of someone who needs food, please tell them to come.
Child Dedication Service
If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.
We will hold our Children’s Dedication Service Sunday, November 19th. If you would like to dedicate your child(ten) to the Lord, please register using the form below.
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
Come and join the tremendous team of people, who love the Lord and reach out to love our neighbor. Each Monday, 6:30-7:30pm, you are invited to be part of this wonderful time of community at M2540.
Wednesdays, 9am
All are welcome to attend our Prayer Gatherings at 9am, Wednesday mornings. They gather at the Firehouse. This is a time centered on being the people of God who seek the face of God, together.
Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm
Our marriage study continues to be such a rich experience for us all. Looking forward to seeing all of you who’ve registered this Wednesday, 6:15pm. Thank you, Sheeks!
Upcoming December Events
Highland’s Annual Christmas Carnival
Date: Christmas Carnival, Friday, December 8th, 3pm-5pm
Location: Firehouse: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Our annual Christmas Carnival serves to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. All children who attend will receive a present and get to hear about the birth of Christ. Inflatables and carnival-style food and games will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist with the facilitation of these events. We need manpower to assist with crowd control, fostering safe use of the inflatables and cleaning up at the end of the event. Sign Up Genius to be issued soon.
Boxes of Love
Date: December 16th, 2023
Location: 3402 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
Highland fam, as we are moving toward Christmas, one practical thing you could do is buy a bottle of dish soap for Boxes of Love. Please bring it with you to service on Sundays, as we will store it there. With Boxes of Love, we allow folks to sign up and offer a Box of Love to someone in their lives to bless them this Christmas Season. Thanks for your support!
Our annual Boxes of Love allows families of Highland Community Church to give to those in need. At 9am, we will need assistance prepping the boxes, packing the boxes, and delivering them to the homes of the recipients. Those who are willing to help transport the boxes should be prepared to start delivering at 11 am. We will also need volunteers to help clean up, thanks.
If you’re reading the email, see the original post to sign up.
Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am
This Saturday, Chicken & Rice hits the streets this Saturday, carrying the love of Christ! All are welcome to come and serve at our cafe this Saturday morning.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob
Our Weekly Update
thank you, Robert!
I heard such great feedback from many of you about Robert’s message on faith. Robert’s joy over salvation in the name of Jesus pours forth, especially as he talks about God’s Word! Great job, Robert. Thank you!
Our family enjoyed such fun getaway. We were in Atlanta and enjoyed some Wiffle Ball in the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Will probably never have that moment come again. We were able to pack so much into such a little bit of time!
As Noah’s in his senior year, we are hoping to make as many family memories as possible right now. As we sense the winds of change are blowing for our family, we are hoping to seize every opportunity to be together. We have quite a few getaways planned this fall, which we are looking forward to.
This Sunday, I will be back in the pulpit. We continue with our series through Daniel. We are starting chapter three this week. Join us, as we journey to the plains of Dura and encounter the boldness of three men, who stood up for the name of our holy God, literally! Please make sure to bring your Bibles. I cannot guarantee that I can fit all of the text onto our handout.
Fall Back this Sunday
Highland, this Sunday we fall back. Grab that extra hour of sleep, then let’s plan to gather, offering the Lord our gratitude over another day together, as He is the giver and sustainer of life!
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
Our partnership with M2540 continues to be carried so well by our team. Thanks, all, who remain so devoted to loving our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. Volunteers are always welcome - 6:30pm-7:30pm, Monday evenings.
Wednesdays, 9am
As our team gathers to pray this Wednesday at 9am, realize that this work of the church is a vital ingredient to the life of Highland. As we pray, let us ask the Lord to transform us by the power of God’s holy nature. All are welcome to attend at 9am, Wednesday mornings. Our team gathers at the Firehouse.
Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm
Our marriage study continues to be such a rich experience for us all. Looking forward to seeing all of you who’ve registered this Wednesday, 6:15pm. Thank you, Sheeks!
Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap
Highland fam, as we are moving toward Christmas, one practical thing you could do is buy a bottle of dish soap for Boxes of Love. Please bring it with you to service on Sundays, as we will store it there. With Boxes of Love, we allow folks to sign up and offer a Box of Love to someone in their lives to bless them this Christmas Season. Thanks for your support!
Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am
This Saturday, our team will hit the streets with the love of Christ, as they serve those who are hungry. Volunteers are welcome. To each dedicated team member, thank you for all you do.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
The coffee will be warm and the conversation will be lively this Sunday during Coffee & Conversation. It starts at 9am in the Firehouse. All are welcome to come and gather, as we look to Jesus as our only hope, altogether. Jo Ellen’s devotion always helps us move through our days in agreement with God’s Word. All are welcome. Additionally, Robert continues to lead our Men’s Study. All men are welcome to join in Sunday mornings, at 9am. The study is held in the educational building of our church.
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). All are welcome, as we gather to exalt the name of Jesus, in one accord.
KIDS’ SUNDAY November 12th
Kids’ Sunday will take place Sunday, November 12th, this month. On November 12th, 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.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob
Our Weekly Update
drawing from daniel recap
Hello, Highland Family! I continually rejoice over you! Oh, may Jesus remain the captor of our affections, Highland! So grateful to seek after Him, together!
Last Sunday, we covered the final portion of the second chapter of Daniel. This Sunday, our family will be out of town. We have a day trip to Atlanta planned. Luke and Jude enjoy a Youtube channel that’s all-things wiffle ball, that’s right – WIFFLE ball. Simply put, this channel is really a wiffle ball league; they form teams and compete. It must be pretty serious, because they are hosting an event this Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and we are all taking Luke and Jude to see them.
Having said that, Robert Singleton will preach this Sunday. We will pause our series through Daniel. He is going to be preaching about faith. The following Sunday, we will resume our series through Daniel and we will be in chapter three.
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
Our team is so dedicated to loving our streets. Each Monday at 6:30–7:30, Highland continues to partner with M2540, offering the love of Christ to our streets. All are welcome to come and serve.Prayer Gathering,
Patti Clark
Wednesdays, 9am
Come, seek the face of the Lord on behalf of our streets, our church, our nation, our world. Join Patti and our team of intercessors from 9am-10am at the Firehouse on Wednesday mornings.
Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm
Grateful to have the opportunity to spend time refreshing our marriage this fall, thanks to the Sheeks! See you all Wednesday!
Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap
Highland fam, we are collecting dish soap for Boxes of Love throughout November. Please bring a bottle in as you’re able. Thank you!
Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am
This Saturday, our team will hit the streets with the love of Christ, as they serve those who are hungry. Volunteers are welcome. To each dedicated team member, thank you for all you do.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
The coffee’s almost as good as the conversation on Sunday mornings! All are welcome to come and get a warm cup of coffee and share life together. Jo Ellen’s devotion will also be so helpful to our daily walk with the Lord. All are welcome.
Men, Robert’s class on Sunday mornings is a time to grow in Christ, together, with some real men. The conversation around God’s Word continues to cultivate – jump in!
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). This Sunday, Billy will lead us in worship and Robert will take to the pulpit. As we gather, let us gather to lift up the name of the Lord, from Whose name we all draw strength.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob
Our Weekly Update
drawing from daniel recap
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 his captor, at the same time.
Highland, we must draw from Daniel in how to approach these instances. He maintains a yielding to the Holy Spirit, yielding fruits of His authority and nature. The trend for a Christian can easily slide one of these two lanes we want to avoid:
Christian Critic
Christian critics are often fueled by fear or by anger, or by a mixture of both. Critical Christians often base their handling of tough people or a secular world on a lot of spiritual elements or positions, including a lot of spiritual language. However, when we approach others as right-fighters or critics, we often see a lot of hyper-spiritual language or opinions, but a lack of spiritual fruit. This is because love is not the motivation. Drawing from Daniel here, as we are facing more and more of a secular world, bashing people with our Biblical views and demanding them to respect our convictions is not what we see Daniel doing here.
Christian Conformists
Christian conformists typically present a lot of agreeability, often in the name of pandering. However, when the backbone of truth and holiness do not persist in our testimonies, it reveals that our hearts belong to the world, not Lord. It is impossible to please God without faith, thereby, conforming leads to a fruitless situation.
This is how the Spirit of God directs our hearts:
The Spirit of God Transforms
The Holy Spirit transforms. It transforms us from the inside, out - making us new. In the day-to-day and drastic circumstances, the spirit of God produces and pours forth fruit from any submissive in a repentant relationship with Jesus! This is what you see in Daniel – the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Daniel maintains a yielded heart to the Holy Spirit of God - and the power of His Spirit reveals takes over! Truth prevails through fear, through doubt, producing a steadfastness that is unshakable in the most bleak of situations.
Throughout the Week
Mondays @ M2540, 6:30pm
I am grateful for our team, who fosters our partnership with M2540. Each Monday evening, all are welcome to help them love our neighbor in a way that expresses our love for the Lord.
Prayer Gathering, Wednesdays, 9am
As Patti continues to lead our Prayer Gathering – come, be part of seeking our Lord’s face for mercy. We will continue to pray for Israel, our streets, our nation – that the Kingdom of God would continue to advance on all fronts.
Marriage Study this fall, Wednesdays, 6:15pm
We continue to refine our marriages through our current study, which is held at Kim and Nancy’s home. See you Wednesday!
Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap
Highland fam, we are collecting dish soap for Boxes of Love throughout November. Please bring a bottle in as you’re able. Thank you!
Throughout the Weekend
Chicken & Rice, Saturdays, 10am
Our team will continue to impart the love of Christ to our streets each Saturday. All are welcome to come and serve.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Spending this time together over a warm cup of coffee is such a great way to start our week, Highland. I look forward to seeing each of you, as we come together to lift up the name of Jesus, who teaches us how to love one another. Grateful we get the chance to do just that over a cup of coffee.
Jo Ellen always does a great job of then offering us such a meaningful devotion to close our time together.
Robert continues to lead our Men’s Study each Sunday morning, at 9am. All men are welcome to come and be part of this helpful time of walking through God’s Word together.
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM
Our church service (we call services “Firehouse Gatherings”) are held each Sunday morning in the Firehouse (3402 6th Ave). This Sunday, we will continue through Daniel. We will be in the latter third of chapter two, verses 31–49. It is my hope to conclude chapter two this Sunday.
Next Sunday, October 29th, Robert Singleton will bring us a sermon. Our family will be out of town. We are taking a day trip to Atlanta for an event that Luke and Jude want to do. When I return the following Sunday, I intend to start chapter three of Daniel.
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.
I look forward to seeing you, Highland.
I am grateful for you,
Rob
Boxes of Love Collection: Dish Soap
Highland fam, we are collecting dish soap for Boxes of Love throughout November. Please bring a bottle in as you’re able. Thank you!
