One expression of Highland’s commitment to God’s justice in the world happens this week on Peace Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, where we mark the pain and hope of God by placing white crosses on Highland’s front lawn in … Continue reading
“For the living of these days”… a line from Harry Emerson Fosdick’s hymn of the same name, implies the facing of difficult challenges in our days. At this moment, my own challenges are more personal. The long illness and death … Continue reading
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Please take advantage of this wonderful Christmas gift opportunity. This is Highland’s twelfth year to offer this ministry, and organizations around town look forward to partnering with us now. This year, Highland’s mission community offers the following cards: Habitat for … Continue reading
Highland offers two Christmas Eve Services for your family and friends to attend. The service at 4:00 p.m. includes singing Christmas carols and reading the Christmas story as we wonder at the coming of the Christ Child. A candlelight ending … Continue reading
Phil and I lost a tree this week… no big deal except it was a very large tree that fell in the middle of the night—a beautiful white oak that one arborist said may date to the Civil War. We’re … Continue reading
This is a podcast of this sermon. Download it to listen on your favorite media player. For more sermons, please visit: http://www.buzzsprout.com/6362. Click here for a copy of Sunday’s bulletin.
An important part of Friday Church is the welcoming atmosphere members of the recovery community find there. It’s like a safe harbor for storm-tossed sailors nursing their vessels back to health after being shattered by addiction. And I’ve noticed that … Continue reading
This past weekend, the Young Adults of Highland Baptist Church retreated to Camp Pyoca, just south of Brown County, Indiana. The retreat was titled “Belong: Knowing Self, Finding Community” and was inspired by Brene Brown’s book Braving The Wilderness. Together, we … Continue reading
Make plans now to join us for our annual Thanksgiving worship service on Thursday, November 22, at 8:30 a.m. The sanctuary is full of all ages from our faith community as we sing Thanksgiving hymns, hear scripture, and offer opportunity … Continue reading