baffled by my own blunder
Highland,
What a blunder! Last Sunday’s sermon was clearly going so well (in my mind)! My glaring typo in the slide defining the gospel was evident to everyone but to me! How did I miss it?!? Mistyped and misread – oh, the misrepresentation led me to wincing when I learned about it! Clearly, these sermons are not A.I. generated. They are written with a humble heart, a hunger for righteousness, to include human error.
Ah, though, the grace found in “the recap” to flawed preachers like myself tastes like sweet redemption right now as I write to you. As many of you know, though, Madison Montgomery creates our slide deck for worship each week – she does a great job! She does not do sermon slides. However, during the service, she was attempting to make the edit for me, mid-service! Madison, you’re so thoughtful and sharp! Thanks for being there and for coming to my rescue.
What I intended to say is that, when we are submitted to the Lordship of Jesus, our hearts experience acceptance in the arms of our Heavenly Father. This new identity we have in Christ compels us to obey! We are made new according to the holiness of God and our hearts are delighted to willingly share in His holy nature! More to come on this point Sunday.
our series through matthew
As we continue through our series this Sunday, we will be in the latter half of chapter four. Jesus now proceeds into ministry displaying authority over heaven and earth. Bearing Heaven’s acceptance, Jesus has come through the waters of baptism. Encountering the tempter in the wilderness, Jesus is not dismayed. He walks through the valley of the shadow of death in an emboldened obedience!
Now, fortified in His God-given identity, He declares the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven is near! What does that mean? How should we understand this declaration and how should we respond? These are some of the questions we will tackle this week.
our SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8am: Doors open
8:30–10:00: Coffee & Conversation & Devotion in our Dining Facility
10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (which is our gym).
sunday school starts january 26th, 9am
Our Sunday School Class Schedule will begin January 26th. We will run classes ten weeks. First, to those who are leading, thank you! How grateful I am for your willingness to serve one another, as we study God’s Word together! This Sunday, you will have the opportunity to learn more about some of our adult classes. Mike Hare and Cathy Crowder will be leading a class this semester. You will hear from them. You will also be afforded the opportunity to sign up to attend or to serve this go-round.
kingdom sports update
More information is available about Kingdom Sports on our site. Check it out by hovering over the “Kingdom Sports” tab. One key piece of information is how you can volunteer. Click the button below so sign up. This is going to be a lot of fun, Highland! Grateful for you, Wright Family!
Mailing Address Update
Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904
I love you,
Rob
