A couple of weeks ago, I found myself sorting through hundreds of photos from our Vacation Bible School Camp this summer to create a video for our children and their families to enjoy on a Wednesday evening. As I sorted, … Continue reading
The following are three prayers offered for the Choral Evensong Service on Sunday night, September 22. Prayer of Praise (written by John Hendrix) O God we know why we are here. We are here because you call us, summon us, … Continue reading
While work on the new lobby area continued last week, including the completion of the drilling for the micropiles that will serve as foundation, other renovation signs began to appear around our building. Construction walls have been built in the … Continue reading
Last week saw the installation of the micropiles and the testing to ensure their stability and ability to hold the structure we will build atop them. This week brings the jackhammering of the concrete slab between the sanctuary and education … Continue reading
Please join us on Sunday evening, September 22, for an evening of choral music and readings. Sitting amidst Highland’s beautiful stone-lined sanctuary, we will offer unto God all that remains incomplete or unresolved in our lives while at the same … Continue reading
With palpable excitement in the air, Highland’s partner church Ridgewood Baptist Church voted unanimously to elect Rev. Matthew Johnson as their new pastor. His enthusiastic recommendation from Ridgewood’s Pastor Search Committee was announced several weeks ago, and the church welcomed … Continue reading
On Monday, September 16, the third phase of our renovation project began. After a week’s delay due to equipment problems and repair, a drilling rig was delivered to Highland’s construction site Monday morning. Just before noon, the crew began drilling … Continue reading
My name is Alecia Fuller and I am honored to be serving as a new deacon. Let me share some of my story with you. I have attended Highland since 1997 and became a member in 2001 and shortly thereafter … Continue reading
The second phase of the project—the firewall support—was completed last Friday, with the rebuilding of the Kitchenette and Commons restroom which were removed in order to create the support wall. Over the next several weeks, we will witness the construction … Continue reading
The task of trying to distill the experience of building and continuing relationships with the youth into a succinct reflection is one I have found to be impossible. Each youth likely deserves her or his own section in a rather … Continue reading