C-J Quotes Pastor in Front Page Story
Joe Phelps is quoted in a report about the Kentucky Baptist college sudden rescinding of a plan for a Ft. Worth church to work in their mission project. See the article at:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090702/NEWS01/907020344/1008/NE...
The story is also reported in the Lexington Herald-Leader:
Marilyn Sanders Offers Overview of Baptists & Mission
The following is a presentation by Dr. Marilyn Sanders to the Highland combined Sunday school classes on June 28, 2009 as the concluding session focusing on 400 years of history as Baptists.
Pastor Cited in Time Magazine online article
Pastor Joe Phelps was quoted in a June 24 article titled Louisville's Bring Your Firearms to Church Day.
View it at: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1906765,00.html
Youth Morocco Trip Blog
With much excitement and a deep sense of calling, the Youth/College-Age Group is going to Morocco! They will be working with the Protestant Church in Rabat’s ministry to the Sub-Saharan migrants living in Morocco—assisting them in their interviews with migrants, helping start some micro-enterprise projects, and leading a youth program at night. Please keep them in your prayers — that we may feel Christ beside us and within us as we go! Photos of their trip can be found here.
Contemplative Service
The Contemplative Service that is held the final Tuesday of each month has been suspended for the summer months of June and July. Please watch the website and church newsletter for future fall plans for this prayer service.
Pastor's Op-Ed Published in Courier Journal
To view Pastor Joe Phelps' op-ed piece entitled "Give Me Those Old-Time Baptists" go here:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090610/OPINION04/906100455/1054...
Youth Ministry Group Recruiting for 2009-2010 School Year
Highland Baptist Church has an active and vibrant youth ministry that serves middle school and high school youth. During the school year, we have around twenty-five youth leaders who lead Sunday Bible Study, Wednesday Night Youth Group, Mentor Groups, and Emmaus Gatherings. We have a wonderful group of youth leaders who have served over the past two years and we are looking to add a few more people to the mix! We want to know if you are interested in becoming a youth leader for the 2009-2010 school year!
If you are interested in serving in some area of youth ministry at HBC, our Youth Ministry Group wants to hear from you during the month of June! Please email us at HBCYouthMinistry@gmail.com to let us know if you are interested! For more information on HBC's Youth Ministry, click on the "Youth" page!
Celebration of Baptists
A listing of the upcoming events in celebration of the 400 years of being Baptists:
Peter Smith's presentation on Baptist History.
Peter Smith's presentation on John Smyth.
Emily Hull will be HBC’s First Young Adult Minister
Emily Hull will serve as Highland’s first full-time Minister to Young Adults. Emily is a graduate of Furman and Northwestern, and in three weeks will receive her Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University Divinity School. Her bio can be found at the bottom of the page.
Brian McLaren's “Revolution of Hope” draws 500 to Highland
Our sanctuary and Fellowship Hall were filled with people to hear a presentation by “emerging church” leader Brian McLaren Sunday evening. McLaren did not disappoint, presenting a summary of his thoughts from recent writings and a call for the church to live in God’s kingdom now.
McLaren presented his material using a video display of images. He then took questions from the audience. McLaren's sermon and presentation are shown below.
Brian McLaren Sermon on John 2:13-22
Brian McLaren - Bible Study Hour
Song: Everything Must Change by Fred Bogert
Brian McLaren - Revolution of Hope
Joe's Blog
Morocco Trip
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