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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

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

Follow the stories of our own Anna Holladay as she serves in Pune, India this summer through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Student.Go program! Anna is keeping a blog at http://annaisinindia.blogspot.com

Capital Campaign and Renovation

An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr

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

VBS Camp Donations Needed

VBS Camp is just around the corner! Donations of the following by June 26 would be very helpful in helping camp come to life! If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact Renee at renee@hbclouisville.org first in order … 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

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

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

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

Give

An Offering Prayer by Steven Carr

Joe Phelps

Now that we see her

“OK pastor, I heard your sermon about “seeing the woman.” I share your ethical concern about who, and how and under what conditions our clothing are made, but what do I do now?” The answers are neither easy nor cheap. … Continue reading →

Justice

Now that we see her

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

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

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

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

Nina Maples

“Being About the Father’s Business” by Nina Maples

This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player.

Partnerships

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

Recovery Ministries

A Friday Church Christmas Party by Kathy Belcher

Renee Kenley Purtlebaugh

“Let the Children Come” by Renee Purtlebaugh

This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player.

Ridgewood

Schafer Resigns; Ridgewood Begins Search for New Pastor

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

June 16 “Do You See This Woman?” by Joe Phelps

This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player.

Stories of God's Transforming Love

Highland’s Anna Holladay Reflects on Summer in India

Trips

VBS Camp Donations Needed

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

Highland to Passport Youth Camp: June 23-29

We are counting the days until Highland’s youth travel to Wingate University for Passport Youth Camp! To find out all the information about our trip, you can download our Camp Information here. FORMS: Each youth needs a notarized Highland Medical Release Form, … Continue reading →

Urban Ministry

Sign up for Repair Affair – Saturday, June 15!

Details about Repair Affair located below! Join in the Work of Love through Repair Affair this Saturday! What: Repair Affair, a one-day blitz of hundreds of Louisville homes in need of repair owned by low income homeowners who are … Continue reading →