Weekly Update

May We Always Be Thankful.

grateful to those who’ve given

Highland,

I hope you all had a restful Memorial Day Weekend. We certainly did! We enjoyed a slow, quiet weekend with friends and family. Highland, the fact that we can enjoy the security of this great nation is a gift in and of itself. To those who’ve given all, resulting in us relishing within our freedom, is a sacrifice that deserves our deepest gratitude.

Emma & Noah at the MercyMed Gala

Noah’s been away the last two weeks. He is Summer staff for Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters. He completed his staff training then came home to enjoy the extended, holiday weekend. We like to pretend he came home because he deeply missed his parents, but we really know he came home to see his girlfriend, Emma! Ha!ha! Even still, we appreciated spending time with him while he was home. From enjoying slow dinners to watching movies, we savored the moments we had together. He returned Monday to welcome his first group of campers at Snowbid – about 600 of them! He will remain at Snowbird of the rest of the Summer, both leading students down the Nantahala River as a river guide, and leading students in their Small Group Sessions, as they consider God’s Word. I am so proud of my son!

He’s now getting behind the wheel!

Luke turned 15 this pastTuesday! We spent the day celebrating him! As evening fell, he thanked both Carrie and me, saying that he thinks that turning 15 has been one of his best birthdays. Alongside a lunch at Tropical Smoothie with his Uncle and a stellar, homemade Strawberry Cake made by his Grandmother, he also passed his Driver’s Knowledge Test, earning his Learner’s License! He wanted to get behind the wheel immediately! This new milestone certainly helped to make his birthday extra special!

Service begins at 10am.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

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

our series through matthew

As we reignited our series through Matthew, we are nearing the end of the Sermon on the Mount. Last Sunday, we took on this text, Matthew 7:7-11:

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

Highland, out of this passage, allow me expound on three over-arching points that are essential to us at this point within our series.

  1. Honor God Because He is Good

Though we are created in the image of God, that image is marred by the sickness of sin. Jesus acknowledges both sides of that coin when noting that, though our nature is evil, we still desire to give good gifts. These “glimpses of good” we see throughout human relationships are simply a manifestation of the goodness of God. He is the only source of good in this world. As we repent, declaring Jesus to be Lord, our hearts are transformed by the Holy Spirit, becoming submissive to the Lord. This results in our hearts becoming more agreeable with and like the Lord, while also allowing us to taste and see that He, and He alone, is good!

2. Asking Denotes Humility

Furthermore, if we acknowledge that we bear the image of God, then our hearts confess to Him being Lord. If He is God, then the nature of our asking, seeking, knocking, etc… must be coated in jaw-dropping humility. Our pursuit of the Lord in prayer, therefore, must be a pursuit for more of Him, not the pursuit of getting our wants and needs met — a desire for His heart, not just His hand. To rest more deeply in His presence is the deepest longing of our hearts, not a desired “yes” or “no.”

3. Desiring God Because He’s God

David, a man described to be after the Lord’s heart, explains the goal of his ‘asking, seeking, knocking’ — “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Because the Lord is good, His presence is our only good. When our hearts take confidence in this truth, then we experience His presence as our fullness of joy, come what may! The “yes” or the “no” become immaterial, Highland.

Prepping our Hearts for Sunday’s Sermon

Acknowledging the Lord to be Almighty is essential to move forward into the Sunday’s text and fully grab hold of what Jesus preaches. As we near the narrow gate and His dismissal of some who call upon Him, may we all seek and celebrate the Lord simply because He is God. He is worthy of all of our worship. To prepare for Sunday, please read Matthew 7:12-23. To listen to prior sermons in this series, check out our audio page.

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Truth Spring Academy is now open for enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

If you live in the North Highland neighborhood and are interested in enrolling your child at Truth Spring Academy, now is the time to complete our Interest Form (Please note, completing the Interest Form is not a guarantee of enrollment at Truth Spring Academy).

To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

Elizabeth Davis was baptized!

Season of Testimonies Concluding

As this season of testimonies concludes, what a vibrant celebration of life-in-Christ we’ve experienced – including two baptisms! In Christ, our real life is hidden, therefore to seek the Lord is to live, Highland! Drawing from Colossians 3, Paul tells believers we must set our minds on things above. In so doing, we pursue His honor, not our own, which is our purpose – knowing the Lord and making Him known. That’s what these testimonies have accomplished – the Lord’s people making Him known - glorifying in Him! Great job, everyone!

While having lunch today with a dear friend, he said to me that He is convinced that Scripture is true because he observes this prevailing sickness throughout this world, which Scripture rightly diagnoses as sin. He went on to say that Scripture also prescribes the only remedy, which is Christ alone. If I could identify a common thread throughout all of the testimonies we’ve heard, it would certainly be that the remedy to the ailments of our hearts is Christ alone, Highland. As we continue to journey through life together, let us continue to hold fast to God’s Word, which directs our hearts in this manner – and let us live:

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:12-17).

Mrs. Jo Ellen directs a Scripture-based skit during Coffee & Conversation. Great job, Jo Ellen.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

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

Our series through Matthew

As we return to our series through Matthew this Sunday, we pick back up in the 7th chapter. Our starting point would be Matthew 7:7-11. Read through and refresh with me your hearts and minds, as we turn our attention once more to the Gospel of Matthew. See below our text:

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

We will first flyover what we’ve already covered in Matthew 7 (verses 1-6), then land upon the passage found above. Excited for the Lord has for us, Highland.

Truth Spring Trade School graduate celebrates with her family — some of which attend Truth Spring Academy.

Truth Spring Trade School Graduation

To those who made Truth Spring Trade School’s Graduation, thank you for coming! I appreciate us all having the chance to celebrate these students’ successes! Truth Spring Academy also closes out another strong academic year, Highland. Jude will graduate on to middle school. This means that this is the first time that I will be teaching without having one of my sons attend Truth Spring Academy with me. While I am still processing, I can say from the gallows of my heart that I am so proud of the education both Luke and Jude have received through the academy! Highland, thank you for being so very willing to open our doors to our students, even my sons.

Ms. Patti Clark

When you drive up to Highland this Sunday, take note of the plaque that 5th graders from TSA planted in remembrance of her. She devotedly played for these students; they will always cherish her love for them in their hearts.

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Truth Spring Academy’s enrollment is open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

Melvin & Alfred — Coffee & Conversation. All are welcome, Sunday’s, 8-9am.

this sunday

Once again, to hear how the Lord is at work in the heart of Highland last Sunday is reviving! Tremendous job with your testimonies, Kimberly and Carol! We have all benefited through your courage to share with us how Christ is shaping your lives! To hear their testimonies, you can visit our audio page and listen!

As this season continues, we have just a few more testimonies upcoming – Joice Chdwick and Elizabeth Davis. As the Lord permits, both of these testimonies will be given this Sunday.

Even still, do not hesitate to ask to share what the Lord’s doing in your life! Afford us the privilege to celebrate Christ as work with you! It promotes the victory we, as followers of Jesus, experience in Him, our Victor over sin and death!! His victory is our rally cry!

Considering that our Sermon-Series through Matthew will soon resume, we pick back up in the 7th chapter. Our starting point would be Matthew 7:7-11. Read through and refresh with me your hearts and minds, as we turn our attention once more to the Gospel of Matthew. See below our text:

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

We will first flyover what we’ve already covered in Matthew 7 (verses 1-6), then land upon the passage found above. Excited for the Lord has for us, Highland.

Check out this rainbow! This was Monday night, wow!

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

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

Truth Spring Trade School’s Graduation — You’re invited!

Monday, May 19th, at 11am, in our sanctuary.

Truth Spring Trade School Graduation

You’re invited to Truth Spring Trade School’s Graduation. To see how the Lord’s at work through the life of Highland is exciting for me! This graduation is at the heart of my excitement and I hope to share it with you. If you’re able to attend, please make plans to join the celebration! It will be held at Highland, in our sanctuary, Monday, May 19th, at 11am.

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

check out this Testimonial of the Cafe

“There's a little tan building around the corner. I say it's yellow because the sun seems to shine brighter there. Where there's a tear in the fabric of reality, where Hood meets Heaven. I go there every morning and the greetings are genuine the smiles broad and the laughter like a tingling in the voices of strangers; God sits among us as we chat and sip coffee. White, black, old, young, homeless, housed, the upright and the crippled, for those moments we sit in paradise.”

— Brenda, from 6th Ave

Thank you, Brenda!

Truth Spring Academy’s enrollment is open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

Men’s Bible Study, Sunday Mornings, 9am. All men are invited to attend.

Easter Testimonies

Highland,

As you may’ve read earlier in the week on our Weekly Update Page, we had technical difficulties last Sunday. Therefore, the testimonies of Robert & Troy were not recorded. Hoping Mike Hare can help us get the problem resolved – he’s very tech-savvy! I regret the loss of their testimonies and I am sorry for any inconvenience.

This Sunday, we celebrate Mothers’ Day! Mothers will be offered a gift, expressing our gratitude for each of you! Moms, you are valued! To those of you who find this day challenging due to difficult reasons, may the Lord’s love abound in your hearts, resulting in the joy of the Lord comforting you.

We will have two delightful women offering us their testimony this Sunday. We will hear how Christ is at work in the lives of Kimberly Gamble & Carol Wright. In part - they will be talking about their lives as moms – so very fitting! Kimberly and Carol – we are excited to celebrate with you all the Lord’s doing in your lives! If you’re interested in signing up for testimonies, please use the form below to let us know.

Coffee & Conversation — Sundays, 8am-9am. Our service begins at 10am.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

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

Noah to serve as a Camp Leader at Snowbird this Summer. Leaves next week.

This Sunday, Billy and the band will be leading us in corporate worship. This is also Noah’s last Sunday with us. He leaves next week and will be gone for the entire summer. He will be serving as a Camp Leader at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, which is North Carolina. Snowbird has been richly pouring God’s Word into the lives of middle and high school students for decades! I am thrilled Noah will be taking part in this exciting work for the name of Jesus! So proud of my boy!

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Speaking of Truth Spring Academy, enrollment is open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

Darrick reading through the Psalms.

Easter Testimonies

So many of you have reached out to me to express how much testimonies have meant to you – rightfully so! They’ve been rich! They have served as a dose of encouragement to us all! To those of you who’ve shared, great job!

To those of you still scheduled to share, we look forward to hearing how the Lord is at work in your life. Finally, if you’re still considering sharing, please let me or Kimberly know about your interest. Or, complete the form below. It’s not too late.

This Sunday, I have the privilege of facilitating corporate worship. If you were present last Sunday, you heard Justin Shorey speak to the impact of the Breakfast Choir's version of the song “Show Me Your Ways”. In part, we will sing this song as a corporate expression of our hearts this Sunday – ‘the cry of my heart is to love You, Lord…” – may this lyric be Highland’s heart-cry.

We will also hear testimonies from Troy Clark and from Robert Singleton this Sunday. Troy and Robert, we look forward to celebrating Christ at work in your lives alongside you. Highland, if you’re interested in listening to the testimonies from prior services, they are available through our audio page.

Service begins at 10am.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

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

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Camp Rock Eagle

This week, a group of students from Truth Spring Academy attended Rock Eagle. Rock Eagle is a camp for the environmental sciences in the state of Georgia put on by the University of Georgia. The kids took hikes, canoed and learn about the world around them! We celebrate God’s creation, along with the beauty and the majesty of His handiwork!

Highland, how my heart abounds in gratitude over your generous hospitality! Thanks for opening wide our doors to our students. Earlier this week, I was talking with a parent who was dealing with her son’s misconduct. We addressed the matter in the office. She then began to tell me how much she loves Truth Spring Academy. Made my week! Thanks for helping make possible.

Speaking of Truth Spring Academy, enrollment is open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

Sign up to lift up the name of Jesus in your life.

Easter Testimonies

Easter Sunday is this Sunday.

Highland,

As we reflect upon and rejoice over what Christ has done for us, let us consider the cost. Jesus, willingly, laid down His life that we might have life-eternal! While we never could fully account for the cost of Jesus' cross, we must rejoice because we do not have to! He bore sin and death for us on that cross, Highland.

Three days later, when Jesus stands on top of sin and death, He takes His rightful position as victor! He has conquered sin and the grave! As we gather this Easter (this Sunday) to offer Him our praise, we exalt Him as our Rescuer, our Lord, the Lion of Judah, the sacrificial lamb of God.

During Sunday’s service, we will hear testimonies from those who’ve seen the Lord at work in their lives. To those who’ve signed up to share a testimony this Easter Season, thank you! If you’re still prayerfully considering sharing, it’s not too late! You can still sign up and take part (see post on website to sign up).

Service begins at 10am.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in our Dining Facility

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

Easter Egg Hunt

Following corporate worship this Sunday, children will have the chance to take part in an Easter Egg hunt during service.

easter egg hunt this sunday

When 0-4 aged children dismiss for nursery this Sunday, our nursery-children will take part in an Easter Egg hunt. During that same timeframe, Elementary-aged students will meet Julie Jordan in our foyer. They will participate in their own egg hunt as well along a different part of our campus.

our series through matthew

This Sunday, we will “fast-forward” in the book of Matthew to celebrate the greatest act to take place in all time — the resurrection! Everyone who read last Sunday did a terrific job! To those reading God’s Word publicly this Sunday, thank you! To listen to prior sermons in this series, check out our audio page.

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Truth Spring Academy is now open for enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

If you live in the North Highland neighborhood and are interested in enrolling your child at Truth Spring Academy, now is the time to complete our Interest Form (Please note, completing the Interest Form is not a guarantee of enrollment at Truth Spring Academy).

To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

kingdom sports season summary

Highland, let’s begin this Weekly Update by celebrating Kingdom Sport’s Opening Season. Stephen Wright has taken the time to put together this summary of the season — check it out:

“Thanks to 12 generous donors, Kingdom Sports met its full budget, making the league completely free for all 32 participants—70% of whom were from the North Highland Community.

  • Four teams of 8- and 9-year-old boys and girls—Celtics, Hawks, Lakers, and Warriors—competed under the leadership of head coaches Joey Bamberger, Joshua Taylor, Billy Holbrook, and JT Overby. Each child received a custom team shirt with a logo on the front and their individual number on the back.

  • Over the course of the season, teams played 7 regular games and one final matchup. All games were officiated by two referees from the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association and opened with a prayer by a Highland Community Church member.

  • A total of 31 volunteers helped throughout the season, sharing the gospel each game day using the 5 colors, providing snacks and drinks, and teaching sportsmanship. Van drivers also provided transportation for kids who needed it.

  • The season ended with a high-energy finale where each participant ran through a tunnel to intro music as their name and number were announced. Families and friends cheered them on before teams gathered for trophies, goodie bags, and cake.

Following along to hear more updates for next season! 🏀⛹️⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️”

— Stephen Wright

Great job, Stephen!

Application Window is Open.

Truth Spring Academy will be opening enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year beginning today. The application window will close Friday, June 27th.

If you live in the North Highland neighborhood and are interested in enrolling your child at Truth Spring Academy, now is the time to complete our Interest Form (Please note, completing the Interest Form is not a guarantee of enrollment at Truth Spring Academy).

To access our Interest Form, please visit our website at www.truthspringacademy.org. After reaching our website, please hover over the “Parent Info” tab and select “Interest Form.” Or, click here.

Once you have submitted the form, we will receive an email with your information. If you have already completed our Interest Form then your child’s name has already been added to our Waiting List. You do not need to complete another form. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at (706)249-9424.

Calling all kids!

Children will participate in Palm Sunday’s Worship Service.

Kids will PARTICIPATE in Palm sunday’s worship service

Highland, our kids will be taking part in our worship service with a deliberate focus on Palm Sunday. Come, ready to have “a hand” involved in worship, children.

Lord’s Supper & Agape Feast

Palm Sunday — Sunday, April 13th

We need your help, Highland.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. We will hold the Lord’s Supper, followed by our Agape Feast. I look forward to sharing a meal together. *** Plans for our meal have changed — Crosspointe is unable to join us. We are now responsible for organizing the meal. If you are interested in helping prepare, please come to Highland this Saturday at 10:30am. We should be done around noon, depending on how much help we receive. Thank you — in advance!

Sign up to lift up the name of Jesus in your life.

Easter Testimonies

Easter Sunday is April 20th.

April 20th is Easter. We are celebrating Jesus as Victor, in part, by inviting you to share your testimony! How has the Lord been at work in your life? Please, allow us to celebrate the faithfulness of our Lord along with you. Sign up using the form below. If you are interested in celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness with us, please sign up by completing the form below.

Service begins at 10am.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in the Dining Facility

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

Coffee & Conversation

Creating a community of discipleship

Now that Sunday School Sessions has concluded for this semester, I want to charge us all to gather together with the purposes of praying together, studying together – that our love may abound for one another! Perhaps some of you could make a plan to do lunch together on Sunday afternoons. Families with young children, meet at our playground and pray together while the children play. Even still, perhaps some of us consider grabbing our coffee from the Highland Cafe’ once a week, meeting and ministering to those who come. Consider facilitating a book study this summer, independent of the Sunday school Sessions. Reach out to me to discuss. Or, what are your ideas? We must be intentional about growing in Christ together; it will not happen automatically. We must foster a community of discipleship, Highland.

our series through matthew

Over the next two Sundays, we will “fast-forward” in the book of Matthew to Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and work toward the greatest act to take place in all time — the resurrection! Expect a little dash of something special this Sunday during our service. As we proceed to Easter, we celebrate Jesus who, willingly lays down His life, paying for sin and death on our behalf! Join us, as we turn our attention toward His glory, exalting His Name! To listen to prior sermons, check out our audio page.

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Weekly Update

The Bug @ Standingboy Trails

Highland — I hope your week’s been enjoyable. Truth Spring Academy’s been on Spring Break this week, so I have been taking a stay-cation! From bike riding, to late night movies with popcorn, to turkey hunting – it has been a tremendous break! This picture above shows Jones, my nephew, Jude, my son, and John, my brother, finishing one of the most exhilarating trails a person could ride – The Bug! This was their first time coming down this mile-long downhill thrill, which they loved! Sharing this trail with them was certainly a highlight of the break for me!

Check Out This New Ramp!

Well done, team!

We got some work done around our campus, thanks to Bob Jordan and his crew! This ramp is such an appreciated and needed addition to our library! Shoutout to Ricky Jordan, who took care of the logistics, plus team-members from Truth Spring. A real collaborative effort to support all the children who use this facility!

Lord’s Supper & Agape Feast

Palm Sunday — Sunday, April 13th

April 13th is Palm Sunday. We will hold the Lord’s Supper, followed by our Agape Feast. I look forward to sharing a meal together. We welcome CrossPointe to join us for this quarter’s Agape Feast – thanks to all at CrossPointe who are coming to join us!

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Easter Testimonies

Easter Sunday is April 20th.

April 20th is Easter. We are celebrating Jesus as Victor, in part, by inviting you to share your testimony! How has the Lord been at work in your life? Please, allow us to celebrate the faithfulness of our Lord along with you. Sign up using the form below. If you are interested in celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness with us, please sign up by completing the form below.

Sunday Morning Schedule

  • 8am: Doors open

  • 8am–9am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility

  • 9am-10am: Devotion in the Dining Facility

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

Our Closing Class Completes their Lesson

Creating a community of discipleship

Now that Sunday School Sessions has concluded for this semester, I want to charge us all to gather together with the purposes of praying together, studying together – that our love may abound for one another! Perhaps some of you could make a plan to do lunch together on Sunday afternoons. Families with young children, meet at our playground and pray together while the children play. Even still, perhaps some of us consider grabbing our coffee from the Highland Cafe’ once a week, meeting and ministering to those who come. Consider facilitating a book study this summer, independent of the Sunday school Sessions. Reach out to me to discuss. Or, what are your ideas? We must be intentional about growing in Christ together; it will not happen automatically. We must foster a community of discipleship, Highland.

our series through matthew

We’ve turned another corner in our series through Matthew. We now enter chapter seven. This chapter begins the conclusion of Matthew's recollection of the Sermon on the Mount. This Sunday, we tackle being nonjudgmental toward others, among other pieces of this passage. To listen to prior sermons, check out our audio page.

Highland cafe’

Doors open wide with a welcome from Jesus Christ. Monday—Friday, 8:30am—11:30am.

Highland cafe’

The Highland Cafe’ continues to open wide our doors with a welcome from Jesus Christ and a warm cup of coffee. Each weekday morning from 8:30-11:30 offers you the chance to come and serve our neighbors, in honor of our Lord. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee, too! Come, serve and be served, all, in the name of Christ Jesus. Furthermore, snacks and coffee essentials, like cream and sugar, would be most appreciated.

Mailing Address Update

Our P.O. Box is now closed. Please send all mail to 3408 5th Ave. Columbus, GA. 31904

So grateful for you, Highland.

I love you,

Rob

Location & Mailing address

3408 5th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904

phone Number — (706)249-9424