An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr
Father Mother Brother Sister God, We thank you wholeheartedly for the blessings you have given to us. For the beautiful church building we are able to call our home. For the community that resides within that building, full of our … Continue reading
Advent 2012 Devotionals
Advent Devotional: Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
What were once “ordinary” Christmases for us are no longer so. The hustle and bustle involved in finding just the right gifts, coordinating with four households to schedule several-day visits with other family members, hurriedly celebrating at home, then … Continue reading
Baptism and Membership
My Baptism Statement by Tyler Norkus
I was always intrigued by spiritual things. I thought there was a spirit or a cosmic force, but I did not believe in a God that knew who I was. As Pastor Joe always says, God loved us before we … Continue reading
Baptist Connections
Join KBF for Extreme Build in June
This year as in years past, folks from Highland will join with other Fellowship Baptists around the state for Extreme Build, the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship’s annual mission endeavor in McCreary County. YOU are encouraged to be one of them! To … Continue reading
Capital Campaign and Renovation
An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr
Father Mother Brother Sister God, We thank you wholeheartedly for the blessings you have given to us. For the beautiful church building we are able to call our home. For the community that resides within that building, full of our … Continue reading
Carol Harston
April 7 “Building Boldness” by Carol Harston
This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player.
Children & Families
Spiritual Reflections on Building Love by Samantha & Lila
Highland wants to encourage you during our capital campaign to undergird you and your family’s decisions with a spiritual foundation about stewardship. This four-part weekly guide is for you to use for devotional time. Mark 12:38-44 “Jesus sat down … Continue reading
Churchwide Gathering
Highland Decides on Major Renovation Proposal
This Sunday, March 10, in a Called Church Meeting at noon, the Capital Campaign Implementation Committee will propose a specific capital construction project in Children and Youth areas along with improved flow of people inside our facility. The total cost … Continue reading
Community Outreach
The View from the Other Side of the Reflex Hammer by Bill Holmes
My Queen’s Square reflex hammer was my constant companion throughout 30 years in neurology practice. I used it daily to check reflexes, as I endeavored to determine the neurologic status of those who sought my medical advice. It was also … Continue reading
Congregational Life
243 Pledges Reach $1,267,276
Members streamed forward in all our worship services during the weekend of April 28 to place their financial and prayer pledges to our Building Love renovation project for our children and youth spaces as well as a new entrance on … Continue reading
Deacons
My Faith Story by Kim Shippey
Written by Kim on the occasion of her election to serve as a Deacon beginning in August 2012 I grew up in a non-denominational church, went to a non-denominational Bible College, and became a missionary with a non-denominational mission organization … Continue reading
Emily Hull McGee
May 19 “Speaking Spirit Language” by Emily Hull McGee
This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player.
Friday Church
A Friday Church Christmas Party by Kathy Belcher
I have continued to think about our sacred party on Saturday, and marvel at how fully and completely the sprit showed up! Early Saturday morning, while waiting for my car to be serviced, I read a portion of Pat Ramsey’s … Continue reading
General Highland
An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr
Father Mother Brother Sister God, We thank you wholeheartedly for the blessings you have given to us. For the beautiful church building we are able to call our home. For the community that resides within that building, full of our … Continue reading
Give
An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr
Father Mother Brother Sister God, We thank you wholeheartedly for the blessings you have given to us. For the beautiful church building we are able to call our home. For the community that resides within that building, full of our … Continue reading
Joe Phelps
Out of Our Ghettos and Into our Community
My journey toward a more lovable God and livable faith took a significant step forward in sixth grade. Mrs. Seymour’s music class at Jefferson Elementary in Dayton, Ohio in 1966 consisted of singing from a book of seasonal songs. Her … Continue reading
Leadership
Schafer Resigns; Ridgewood Begins Search for New Pastor
Steven Schafer Resigns, Pursues Ph.D. Steven Schafer, pastor of Highland’s partner congregation in southwest Jefferson County, Ridgewood Baptist Church, resigned on Sunday. A search committee will be formed immediately with the hopes of filling the position before his July departure. … Continue reading
LGBTQ
The Big Deal
The response to the recent news stories about Highland is sometimes spoken as a genuine concern that we consider others who, for whatever reason, need a targeted word of welcome. But more often the question is a subtle way to express displeasure at recent church actions. Continue reading
Member Reflections
An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr
Father Mother Brother Sister God, We thank you wholeheartedly for the blessings you have given to us. For the beautiful church building we are able to call our home. For the community that resides within that building, full of our … Continue reading
Morocco
Lamenting Injustice by Cheryl Davis
Family and friends anxiously awaited my return from a recent trip to Morocco and welcomed me home with open arms. One by one, they ask, “How was your trip?” Their faces are expectant, smiling, hopeful. I pause. “Well, it was … Continue reading
Music
Holy Week and Easter 2012 at Highland
We invite all to join us as we walk the Holy road to Easter together this week as a community of faith! The special services of Holy Week become our combined experience of these important marks in the life, ministry, … Continue reading
News
243 Pledges Reach $1,267,276
Members streamed forward in all our worship services during the weekend of April 28 to place their financial and prayer pledges to our Building Love renovation project for our children and youth spaces as well as a new entrance on … Continue reading
Nina Maples
“Being About the Father’s Business” by Nina Maples
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Partnerships
Lamenting Injustice by Cheryl Davis
Family and friends anxiously awaited my return from a recent trip to Morocco and welcomed me home with open arms. One by one, they ask, “How was your trip?” Their faces are expectant, smiling, hopeful. I pause. “Well, it was … Continue reading
Recovery Ministries
A Friday Church Christmas Party by Kathy Belcher
I have continued to think about our sacred party on Saturday, and marvel at how fully and completely the sprit showed up! Early Saturday morning, while waiting for my car to be serviced, I read a portion of Pat Ramsey’s … Continue reading
Renee Kenley Purtlebaugh
“Let the Children Come” by Renee Purtlebaugh
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Ridgewood
Schafer Resigns; Ridgewood Begins Search for New Pastor
Steven Schafer Resigns, Pursues Ph.D. Steven Schafer, pastor of Highland’s partner congregation in southwest Jefferson County, Ridgewood Baptist Church, resigned on Sunday. A search committee will be formed immediately with the hopes of filling the position before his July departure. … Continue reading
Seasons of the Liturgical Year
Highland Gives Witness at Good Friday Walk for Justice
Watch the video below for a glimpse into the recent Good Friday Walk for Justice, co-sponsored by Highland Baptist Church. Read more about the event here.
Senior Adults
Wednesday Night Adult Classes for Spring 2013
Highland’s Wednesday night classes for adults continue throughout the spring. All classes meet from 6:15-7:15 p.m. following our weekly fellowship meal (5:15-6:00 p.m.) and time of community prayer (6:00-6:15). Read more here about Wednesday nights at Highland. We hope you … Continue reading
Sermons
May 19 “Speaking Spirit Language” by Emily Hull McGee
This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player.
Stories of God's Transforming Love
The View from the Other Side of the Reflex Hammer by Bill Holmes
My Queen’s Square reflex hammer was my constant companion throughout 30 years in neurology practice. I used it daily to check reflexes, as I endeavored to determine the neurologic status of those who sought my medical advice. It was also … Continue reading
Trips
Reflections from Visiting “Touching Miami with Love” on February 27
Carol Harston took a day-trip to Miami this past week for an orientation for group leaders this week with Touching Miami with Love (TML). Supported by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Jason and Angel Pittman are CBF field personnel planted in … Continue reading
True Colors
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit Reflection by Steven Carr
The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit proved to be very thought-provoking for me in ways that I did not expect. I thought that it would be cool to see them firsthand, of course, but what really struck me was the … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Out of Our Ghettos and Into our Community
My journey toward a more lovable God and livable faith took a significant step forward in sixth grade. Mrs. Seymour’s music class at Jefferson Elementary in Dayton, Ohio in 1966 consisted of singing from a book of seasonal songs. Her … Continue reading
Urban Ministry
Shelby Park: Doing Justice, Loving Kindness, Walking Humbly with God
Highland’s ongoing weekly presence in Shelby Park has been full of Kingdom of God moments in recent weeks! Our time with the kids of Shelby Park and their families has been rich with meaning, and you should be proud of … Continue reading
Worship
Holy Week Services 2013: Living in the WHY of the Cross
Highland’s 2013 Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday: March 24, 8:30, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary The Most Foolish Story of All, Joe Phelps, proclaimer 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; … Continue reading
Young Adults
Shelby Park: Doing Justice, Loving Kindness, Walking Humbly with God
Highland’s ongoing weekly presence in Shelby Park has been full of Kingdom of God moments in recent weeks! Our time with the kids of Shelby Park and their families has been rich with meaning, and you should be proud of … Continue reading
Youth
Communities of Light – House Party 2013
Within moments, tears began to drip down cheeks and turn to streams as each votive candle was taken and lit. With each candle, you could feel Love-made-flesh surround us. Crammed into our living room on this final night of House … Continue reading