Our Weekly Update

We celebrated our 20th Anniversary Wednesday.

twenty years of life together

Highland,

We celebrated 20 years of marriage this week! Our journey has been such an adventure! How the Lord continues to prove faithful! Twenty years ago, I had no idea that Highland would still be around! Wow, how the Lord orchestrates His plans and how His plans have prevailed! Carrie and I rejoice over you, Highland. As He has been so good to me and to Carrie, He continues to be good to us, Highland. Let’s celebrate His faithfulness all of our days! Through it all, He has fashioned His purposes into the life of our marriage and into the life of Highland. So happy to share this journey with you, Highland!

bringing our series in for a landing

As we are bringing in this Spiritual Warfare Series for a landing, I hope to answer one question this Sunday – As the Church, how do we deal with and respond to spiritual warfare? In addressing this question, I hope to highlight how Scripture directs our hearts in strategically (Biblically) responding to the devil and the demonic forces that often torment us. Join us, as we take a closer look.

3rd-5th Sunday School Class - they asked to a silly pic after our review.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School Semester runs through October 27th

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds: First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class: Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class: Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

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

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you to all who’ve made this semester possible.

Highland Cafe's Door's Open Wide — 8:30—11:30, Monday Through Friday mornings.

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

hope for highland

Hope amid hopelessness is found only in Jesus. The church exists to celebrate our eternal hope in Christ, while declaring His Lordship to a hopeless world. Highland, though the hopelessness often seems vast, our hope found in Christ will endure through every hurt and every disappointment. You may notice this sign along 2nd Avenue capturing who we are; declaring hope in Christ to a hopeless world. Highland, I love you. I am grateful to share in what the Lord has done for us – what He continues to do for us! May we continue to be a people marked by an abounding gratitude because we have tasted of the eternal hope found in Christ Jesus! May Highland (may the world) experience this hope!

Taken while I parked my chair in the shoreline.

waves of restfulness

Our family got the chance to unwind a bit last weekend. We enjoyed some time at the beach together, with Carrie’s family. The storm really moved out of our region on Thursday, revealing sunny conditions in Panama City. To those who led us last Sunday, thank you! I appreciate the opportunity to catch my breath and to make some memories with my family. It would not be possible without you – thank you all for ALL you do!

Every good trip, though, ends with getting home. I am so thrilled to be back with you this Sunday. I look forward to seeing you, as we gather to celebrate the only good news we will ever hear – the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Join us.

As I return this Sunday, we pick back up with our Spiritual Warfare Series. We will now begin to bring this series in for a landing. As I continue to seek the Lord's face for direction as to how to lead us through the landing, I invite you to pray along with me. As plans are being made, we will start with a quick-stop in James this Sunday, then travel to Hebrews together. In so doing, we will address how Satan’s attack always wants to warp our communion with the Lord, our unity with one another in an effort to isolate us. Looking forward to continuing this journey through Scripture with you!

Coffee & Convo Devo!

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School Semester runs through October 27th

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds: First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class: Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class: Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

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

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you to all who’ve made this semester possible.

Highland Cafe — 8:30—11:30, Monday Through Friday mornings.

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Abel!

thanks for keeping our home clean

Sundays, after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

Thank you!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Jack & Fletcher

hoping you’re dry!

Highland,

I hope that everyone has been able to hunker down and stay safe through the storm! Our family has made the best of it. As schools, including Truth Spring , were closed due to inclement weather, our family loaded up on snacks, watched movies and slept in!

It also happens that our family was headed down to the beach. We did not invite Helene! Our plans have certainly been altered by her unexpected visit. As I write to you (it’s Thursday), we have delayed our departure date. Weather allowing, we will still try to sneak away a bit – even if it’s just for a couple of days. The beach is worth it!

Being that is the case, the noble Justin Jordan has so kindly agreed to teach my Sunday School class. The humble and talented Hank Shelbly will lead us in corporate worship. Finally, Robert Singleton, who embodies the very meaning of hopefulness, will take the pulpit. He will be preaching on faithfulness.

With me being away, we will hit the pause button on our Spiritual Warfare Series. As a brief recap to last Sunday’s sermon. James instructs believers to never speak evil to one another – asking believers: “who are we to judge our neighbor” (James 4:11-12)?

In the close of his letter, James directs us on how to conduct ourselves with an enduring patience, while facing various seasons we encounter throughout our days. He then ends his letter with a charge – we are to snatch back those who wander from the truth from the fires of hell, thereby covering a multitude of sin. Instead of grumbling and quarreling over each other’s sin, we are instructed to pursue those deceived by Satan in order to cover their shame with truth and mercy (James 5:7-19).

Now, we do not participate with those wandering in their sinfulness (Galatians 6; Psalm 32:1), yet, intercede for them; treating them as we would want to be treated. Highland, in closing, may our conduct be found to be aligned with James’s instruction. Last Sunday’s sermon can be found on our audio page.

Issac professed Christ as Lord Sunday!  He was then baptized!  We celebrate newness of life with you, Issac!

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School Semester runs through October 27th

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds: First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class: Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class: Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

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

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you to all who’ve made this semester possible.

Highland Cafe — 8:30—11:30, Monday Through Friday mornings.

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Max!

thanks for keeping our home clean

Sundays, after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

Thank you!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Billy & Tyrone Tucker - Back in the day, at Banquet on the Bridge.

wrapping up our spiritual warfare series

Highland,

As we continue to work through our Spiritual Warfare Series, we will transition into Hebrews 12 this Sunday – our final passage for this series. I am aiming to be done with this series this Sunday. Let’s see what the Lord has planned for us. I remain open to His plans unfolding.

In a brief recap, James tells us that, if we’re quarreling about who’s right with others, trying to make our Christianity more “shiny”, we could not be more wrong! Satan seizes this kind of discord as an opportunity to misguide believers, destroying our unity.

James goes on to tell us that we are to resist the devil, which means to not afford him an opportunity to devour us. Rather, submitting to God results in us finding our refuge, even our strength, in Him! Let us be a people, Highland, that release our hearts into His holiness! In so doing, we find our delight, no longer striving, but resting, rather, in Him, come what may!

Willie & Rob

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds: First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class: Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class: Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

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

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you to all who’ve made this semester possible.

Highland Cafe — 8:30—11:30, Monday Through Friday mornings.

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Let’s keep our home clean

Since we have Terry Young cleaning, at this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Mary, Sherry & Ruby

Highland,

I want to thank all who made last week’s Agape Feast such a festive affair! So much took place behind the scenes beforehand, throughout and afterward – I am grateful to each and every one of you. Serving in this manner is such a clear expression of how the Lord’s directing us to go deeper – through staying together, serving together and studying together.

On that note, I continue to see such a strong response to Sunday School! To those who are leading, keep going! To those of you who are attending, I am grateful for your commitment to growing! If you’ve not had the opportunity to attend yet, please know that the door remains open to you.

To all who are facilitating Sunday mornings, I so appreciate you. From driving the van, to grabbing biscuits, leading worship, making coffee – Sunday mornings is an “us-thing.” Let’s continue to serve together, Highland, in one accord, being of one mind – the glory of our Lord and the good of one another.

Tim, Cathy & Patti

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Sunday School

  • 10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym)

This Fall classes

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds in the Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds in the First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class in the Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class in the Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

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

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you all who’ve made this semester possible.

highland-style yard sale was a success!

To those who took time to come out and share with our streets last Sunday, thank you! So many felt cared for and appreciated the helping hand. I celebrate your generosity, in honor of the Lord.

‘This Church Opens Wide Her Doors with a Welcome from Jesus Christ.’

highland cafe update

Highland Cafe’ continues to offer the love of Christ to our sidewalks Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-11:30am. To those who serve, thank you for opening your hearts in such a committed fashion! Prayer meeting is held in cafe’ Wednesdays, at 9am.

We appreciate those who’ve helped to stock the cafe’ with bottled water, K-cups & coffee supplies! This is an ongoing way in which you can support Highland in such a small but impactful way! Please consider helping, thanks!

Let’s keep our home clean

Since we have Terry Young cleaning, at this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

Madison & Hank

hank shelby to lead us in worship this sunday

Hank Shelby leads us in worship Sunday. His heart is to honor the Lord, using his God-given gifts to make an offering of praise to the name of the Lord. Side note – the last two weeks’ sermons have now been posted. I have been running a little behind in light of gearing up for the new school year over the last couple of weeks. The dust is now settling and I am catching up. Sorry for any inconvenience. Also, we held Communion last Sunday (18th). Therefore, there will be no sermon posted.

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

sunday school sessions off to a great start!

Highland,

Our Fall Sunday School Sessions are underway! I could not be more proud of us! To see us, as a church, commit to the growth of one another is earnest love in action! Good job, Highland!

“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).

How I asked the Lord to grant us wisdom in the building of our new home. How I pleaded with Him to fill the rooms – and He has proven faithful to do so! So much so, that we had to house one of our classes in the red-brick sanctuary. Mike Hare, thanks for being such a team player and taking one for the team! We appreciate you.

If you missed last Sunday, that’s okay. You are welcome to jump in midstream! As Simon Sinek so plainly stated: A community is a group of people who agree to grow together. Jump in a group and let’s all grow together! We meet Sunday mornings at 9am. This session is 12 weeks long and will end October 27th.

This Fall Session includes:

  • Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds in the Church Nursery

  • Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds in the First Green Room

  • Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class in the Second Green Room

  • Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class in the Yellow Room

  • Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys: Red Room

  • Classroom 6: Women’s Bible Study: Second Orange Room

  • Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year): First Orange Room

  • Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls: Blue Room

  • Red-brick Sanctuary: The Truth Project (begins at 8:45)

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

As we look forward to the upcoming Spring Session, if you are interested in leading a class, please let me know. We will discuss. Again, thank you all who’ve made this semester possible.

highland-style yard sale this saturday

This Saturday morning we will hold a Yard “Giveaway” (our version of a Yard Sale) to offer support to our neighbors! Thanks to those who’ve worked hard to gather these items to offer to those in our community. It will be held from 9am-12pm along 5th Avenue, right in front of our Cafe’.

Our First Agape Feast

communion this sunday

We will hold Communion followed by our Agape Feast on August 18th. Our gathering to hold the Lord’s Supper is to attune our hearts to the sacrifice Jesus has offered for us, then respond in abounding gratitude.

agape Feast (Film Crew will be present)

Following Communion, we will all gather for our Agape Feast. Let’s also be prepared to welcome guests. The documentary film crew that was with us this past Spring will be returning. Additionally, we will welcome others who are part of this Sundance Film – folks from MercyMed and from Micah’s Promise. We will all eat together, while the film crew captures our time of fellowship (filming will not take place during service or communion).

‘This Church Opens Wide Her Doors with a Welcome from Jesus Christ.’

highland cafe update

Speaking of snack food, our Highland Cafe continues to see more and more visitors! Any support would be appreciated. From pastries, to bottled water, to K-cups. Even more importantly, it’s an outpost for ministry. As our cafe door is open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ, leaders from our church are praying with those who come through! Christ is being proclaimed! Thanks to all who’ve stepped up and gotten involved.

Meet terry young

We are so privileged to have Mr. Terry Young as our Custodian! He is so cooperative and does a great job of keeping our facility clean.At this point on Sundays after service, our responsibilities will include:

Classroom Responsibilities

  • Wiping down desks

  • Cleaning up art-related stains

  • Placing chairs on top of the desks

  • Sweeping the floors (New brooms and dustpans will be purchased this week for each room.)

Sanctuary

  • Pick up all trash

  • Clean up all spills

  • Stack and store chairs

Dining Facility

  • Stack chairs

  • Fold tables

  • Sweep floors

This will allow him to come in and mop Sunday afternoons. If you have questions, please connect with me or Megan directly. Thank you!

hank shelby to lead us in worship

Sunday, August 25th, our very own Hank Shelby will be leading us during corporate worship. Billy and I have had the pleasure of meeting with Hank in order to hear his heart on how leading us in song flows out of a personal heart of worship. Hank’s tender and pure heart for the glory of God will resonate, as he leads us in corporate worship, Highland. Let’s welcome Hank as he takes part in this role.

I love you, Highland.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

Stephen & Derrick

sunday school sessions starts sunday

Highland,

Our Sunday School Sessions start this Sunday. To those who’ve signed up to serve, thank you. To those who are attending, there will be folks in the foyer and in the dining facility telling you where your class will be held. Classes will run for 12 weeks (ending October 27th). This is a Pilot Program. So, we will see how these classes take off, then navigate future plans from that point.

What’s our goal? To go deeper. How are we working toward that goal? By staying together, serving together, studying together. In this season of pursuing to serve one another, let us earnestly love, seeking to build up one another. I realize the sacrifice we are all making to deepen our love for each other. I appreciate your willingness to commit to each other in this season. Join me as we pray, asking the Lord for fruitfulness in us.

Our First Agape Feast

communion august 18th

We will hold Communion followed by our Agape Feast on August 18th. Our gathering to hold the Lord’s Supper is to attune our hearts to the sacrifice Jesus has offered for us, then respond in abounding gratitude.

agape Feast (Film Crew will be present)

Following Communion, we will all gather for our Agape Feast. Let’s also be prepared to welcome guests. The documentary film crew that was with us this past Spring will be returning. Additionally, we will welcome others who are part of this Sundance Film – folks from MercyMed and from Micah’s Promise. We will all eat together, while the film crew captures our time of fellowship (filming will not take place during service or communion).

highland cafe update

Speaking of snack food, our Highland Cafe continues to see more and more visitors! Any support would be appreciated. From pastries, to bottled water, to K-cups. Even more importantly, it’s an outpost for ministry. As our cafe door is open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ, leaders from our church are praying with those who come through! Christ is being proclaimed! Thanks to all who’ve stepped up and gotten involved.

*** Please note: The cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice. We will be open throughout the week, so please feel free to come and serve Monday-Friday. Updates will be posted on the cafe door and here, in our Weekly Update.

Weekly Announcements

The cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.

I love you, Highland.

Let us press on to know Him and to make Him known,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

hope shines brightest in the darkest of days

Highland,

Hope – an experience to be had only in the presence of the enduring and eternal love of Christ. Because hope is only the result of a heart yielded unto the light of the Lord’s presence, it shines brightest in the darkest of days.

In the last 6 to 8 months, we have experienced some perplexing and dark circumstances as a church. So much so, that the hopelessness of this world has been a ravaging-force to be contended with (fueled by Satan, no doubt). How I grieve over those who’ve been affected by the wave of Satan’s despair and destruction. How I have felt my own shortcomings in the wake of Satan’s rampage.

Even still, what is stirring in me, though, is not a greater sense of defeat, or a battle with hopelessness in my own heart, it’s a refining-confidence in the Lord’s Word, Highland. His truths feel sharper. His promises, even more assuring. My heart resonates with the Psalmist who writes:

“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes. I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.” – Psalm 119:45-47.

His Word promises that the hope from His holiness will not disappoint. His Word promises that death has been swallowed up in victory, through Christ Jesus, our Lord. Highland, no matter what the circumstances, let us place our hope in His Words!

This is the backdrop for Sunday’s sermon – to recognize the work of the devil in those who do not revere the Word of God and to become resilient in His Word as those who trust in His Word.

Filling the Rooms Starts August 11th

Highland’s Board plans to begin “Filling the Rooms” next Sunday! We plan to begin our 12 week study starting August 11th, at 9am. Our last week will be October 27th. We will then take November and December off, returning to our studies in January.

In addition to Coffee & Conversation and Robert’s class for men, we will hold classes for our pre-k aged children, our elementary-aged children and our teenagers. We will also offer additional study sessions for adults.

sign up this sunday

Sign up sheets for classes and for serving will be placed in our Welcome Center this Sunday. Please plan to stop by and sign up. There will be a need for a nursery for ages 0-2 during this time as well. If you are interested in plugging in there weekly or on a rotation, please let us know. Thank you!

highland cafe update

Speaking of snack food, our Highland Cafe continues to see more and more visitors! Any support would be appreciated. From pastries, to bottled water, to K-cups. Even more importantly, it’s an outpost for ministry. As our cafe door is open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ, leaders from our church are praying with those who come through! Christ is being proclaimed! Thanks to all who’ve stepped up and gotten involved.

*** Please note: The cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice. We will be open throughout the week, so please feel free to come and serve Monday-Friday. Updates will be posted on the cafe door and here, in our Weekly Update.

Weekly Announcements

The cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.

I love you, Highland.

Let us press on to know Him and to make Him known,

Rob

Our Weekly Update

LaShonda volunteering during Kids Club

marc’s passing

Highland,

This week, our streets suffered a hard loss – Marc Taylor (Cookie’s son) passed away. We learned of his passing Thursday morning. We are surrounding his brother, Chris, in loving support. Let’s continue to pray for Chris, as he processes and grieves this tragic loss. The passing of his brother is not too far removed from the passing of his mother, Cookie, who died earlier this year. May we impart to Chris the enduring love of Christ. Carrie and I are also having to learn how to trust the Lord’s unfailing love, while facing our own failings in this situation. So, please, pray for us, too.

Filling the Rooms Starts August 11th

Highland’s Board plans to begin “Filling the Rooms” next month! We plan to begin our 12 week study starting August 11th, at 9am. Our last week will be October 27th. We will then take November and December off, returning to our studies in January.

In addition to Coffee & Conversation and Robert’s class for men, we will hold classes for our pre-k aged children, our elementary-aged children and our teenagers. We will also offer additional study sessions for adults.

To those who came to our Interest Meeting in the spring, we will be in contact with you in the coming weeks to get you plugged in where the needs currently exist. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me and Megan. If you are interested in teaching or serving, please contact us as well.

Berean Arrives Today

As this Youth Group arrives today, this weekend has turned into an Intensive. They will hear from Carrie and I, as we talk about the Lord’s work through Highland & Truth Spring. They will hear from Billy all about the tremendous work that MercyMed is doing in the name of the Lord. They will eat lunch at the Food Mill. They will do service projects, including a Day-Camp Saturday Afternoon, from 2pm-4pm. Please contact us if you have any interest in your elementary-age children attending. They will then be attending Sunday’s service. Do what you can to connect with them when you see them, thanking them for coming.

Sunday Morning’s 10am Service

This Sunday, I have the privilege of facilitating us in corporate worship – one of the richest blessings of my life! I will also be preaching. We will continue through our Spiritual Warfare series. Last Sunday, we looked at how God’s Word directs us to recognize the work of the devil, especially in the nature and the teachings of others. This Sunday, we will continue to look closely at 1st Timothy 4:1-5, but the latter half of the passage. Bring your Bibles and continue to let God’s Word direct our hearts, Highland.

highland cafe update

Speaking of snack food, our Highland Cafe continues to see more and more visitors! Any support would be appreciated. From pastries, to bottled water, to K-cups. Even more importantly, it’s an outpost for ministry. As our cafe door is open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ, leaders from our church are praying with those who come through! Christ is being proclaimed! Thanks to all who’ve stepped up and gotten involved.

*** Please note: Starting this Saturday, the cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice. We will be open throughout the week, so please feel free to come and serve Monday-Friday. Updates will be posted on the cafe door and here, in our Weekly Update.

Weekly Announcements

Starting this Saturday, the cafe will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.

I love you, Highland. Again, thank you for all of the birthday-love. It’s been a birthday filled with celebration and love; grateful to you all.

Rob

Our Weekly Update

To any and all who helped host St. Andrews, thank you! The students absolutely loved coming to Highland and serving. I am grateful to you, Highland, for opening your hearts and arms to welcome them. To those who shared devotions or testimonies, brought supplies or oversaw them throughout Community Work Projects, thank you! You are appreciated.

Church of the highlands serves at highland

We welcome Church of the Highlands on site. They will be painting in the interior walls of our red-brick sanctuary. Thankful to them for coming alongside us! If you’re around the neighborhood, stop by and thank them! They begin at 8:15am this Saturday.

As we begin a new school semester, Truth Spring Trade School will make their home in this space. Having Truth Spring Trade School on our home turf is such an exciting development for us! M2540 could not have been more hospitable (TSTS has been hosted there the last two years) but we certainly know they have purposes for their space, too. Our parternship for the name of Jesus being exalted will continue, though!

Berean bible church here July 26th-28th

July 26th-28th, we will host a youth group from Atlanta – Berean Bible Church. They will come to serve, but will also stay overnight in our gym. Let’s all rally around them, as they come to serve. Let’s make them feel at home. Perhaps stop by and play some pickle ball with them, or bring them some snack-food? What teen doesn’t love snack food!

highland cafe update

Speaking of snack food, our Highland Cafe continues to see more and more visitors! Any support would be appreciated. From pastries, to bottled water, to K-cups. Even more importantly, it’s an outpost for ministry. As our cafe door is open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ, leaders from our church are praying with those who come through! Christ is being proclaimed! Thanks to all who’ve stepped up and gotten involved.

sunday’s service, 10am

During this upcoming Sunday’s service, we have the privilege of witnessing Charlotte Scarborough’s public profession declaring Christ as Lord! Immediately following our service, we will all proceed to our lawn where we will witness her baptism. What a delight to share in this momentous occasion within Charlotte's life, Highland. Come, rejoice with us, along with the heavens!

Weekly Announcements

I love you,

Rob

Location & Mailing address

3408 5th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904

phone Number — (706)249-9424