Supper Clubs Forming
All adults are invited to join the fun as we begin forming our fall supper clubs. We will have our kick-off fellowship meal on Saturday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It is very important that you attend … 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
Advent 2013 Devotionals
The 2013 Advent Season at Highland Baptist Church
What Are We Waiting For? Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for Christ’s birth. Together in this 2013 Advent season, we will explore the theme What Are We Waiting For?, as we seek after the One who promises … Continue reading
Austin Echols
Thinking Together Column 12/13/2016
I was blessed to hear Sunday’s choral presentation twice. The first time, I was baptized in lyric and harmonies so deep and luscious that my heart overflowed with gratitude. We were presented a masterful work from poet and composer (our … Continue reading
Baptism and Membership
Highland to Vote on Membership and Baptism Policies on July 28
On July 28 at noon, Highland will gather in Fellowship Hall for a meal together and our Quarterly Church Conference. In addition to receiving our regular financial and membership reports, we will be considering important by-law amendments. Childcare for infants, toddlers, … Continue reading
Baptist Connections
Highland Sponsors Refugee Family
Formal Relationship with Nyirankamiye Family Coming to a Close Highland members have poured Love upon our new friends from the Congo over the last few months, but our co-sponsorship of Odetta’s family is coming to a close. Sponsorships through Kentucky … Continue reading
Capital Campaign and Renovation
Building Love Renovation Update – Week of October 12
Sunday was a lovely morning, complete with the first baptism in our newly renovated and refurbished baptistry! It was good to hear the sound of the water and be reminded of this important symbol of our faith journeys once again. … Continue reading
Carol Harston
Highland Expresses Gratitude to Carol Harston on June 26
Next Sunday, June 26, is Highland’s chance to express its gratitude for a decade of the excellent ministry of Rev. Carol Harston at a reception in her honor following the 11:00 service. Carol and family move to Durham, NC, for … Continue reading
Children & Families
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading
Churchwide Gathering
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading
Community Outreach
Learn More about Highland: Upcoming Highlights Class
If you are a new or prospective member, you will want to attend the upcoming Highlights class on Sunday, August 13, 3:00-6:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. This class is part of the process for becoming a member of Highland, and is … Continue reading
Congregational Life
Supper Clubs Forming
All adults are invited to join the fun as we begin forming our fall supper clubs. We will have our kick-off fellowship meal on Saturday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It is very important that you attend … Continue reading
Deacons
My Faith Story by Vicki Runnion
I grew up in a small town in east TN, in a Baptist family of the “every time the church doors were open” variety, in a congregation that embodied the meaning of “church family” for me. Becoming a Christian was … Continue reading
Emily Hull McGee
Thinking Together – March 24, 2015
Highland, you are exactly who I’ve always said you are and known you to be. Over the course of our life together, I have readily enjoyed any opportunity I have to tell Highland’s story. I’ve shared with people about your … Continue reading
Friday Church
Fifth Friday Fellowship June 30
Please join us on Friday, June 30, for our “Fifth Friday Fellowship”! We are going to have a barbecue on the front-lawn of the church! We will begin serving dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be followed by music, fellowship, … Continue reading
General Highland
Supper Clubs Forming
All adults are invited to join the fun as we begin forming our fall supper clubs. We will have our kick-off fellowship meal on Saturday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It is very important that you attend … Continue reading
Give
Thinking Together Column 8/8/2017
I love Steven’s Carr’s line from his 9:30 service offertory prayer: “I come to you today, my parent, to ask for advice: Help me to not be so selfish.” In a world of Abundance, why do we continue to be … Continue reading
Joe Phelps
Thinking Together Column 8/8/2017
I love Steven’s Carr’s line from his 9:30 service offertory prayer: “I come to you today, my parent, to ask for advice: Help me to not be so selfish.” In a world of Abundance, why do we continue to be … Continue reading
Justice
Kentuckiana Pride Parade with True Colors Ministry June 16
It’s that time of year again to show our support for our LGBTQ siblings by walking in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade, on June 16, and volunteering at our very own Highland Baptist Church booth at the Kentuckiana Pride Festival, June … Continue reading
Lauren Jones Mayfield
July 9 Sermon by Lauren Jones Mayfield
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.
Leadership
Highland Recognizes Joe Phelps’ 20-year Anniversary as Pastor
Please join us in celebrating with Joe Phelps his 20th anniversary of service as Pastor of Highland Baptist Church at all three worship services this Sunday, April 30, followed by a festive reception in Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of … Continue reading
LGBTQ
Thinking Together Column 6/13/2017
A beautiful assortment of 150 people gathered in Highland’s Sanctuary on Monday evening to pray and mark the one-year anniversary of the death of 49 souls at the Pulse night club in Orlando. They came from various faith traditions and … Continue reading
Member Reflections
My Turn by Greg Clark
As I recently listened to a song titled “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2, I was touched by these lyrics—as a testimony to Highland Baptist Church. I believe many members (me included) feel these lyrics before … Continue reading
Morocco
Highland Creates Retreat for Moroccan Workers
Thanks to the creative vision of Highland’s Global Missions Ministry Group, a training and healing retreat took place last weekend in Morocco for exhausted and traumatized students who work with refugees from across Africa who are stuck in Morocco. Highland … Continue reading
Music
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading
News
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading
Nina Maples
Supper Clubs Forming
All adults are invited to join the fun as we begin forming our fall supper clubs. We will have our kick-off fellowship meal on Saturday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It is very important that you attend … Continue reading
Partnerships
Highland Sponsors Refugee Family
Formal Relationship with Nyirankamiye Family Coming to a Close Highland members have poured Love upon our new friends from the Congo over the last few months, but our co-sponsorship of Odetta’s family is coming to a close. Sponsorships through Kentucky … Continue reading
Perry Dixon
July 30 “Refuge and Abundance in the Kingdom of Heaven” by Perry Dixon
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.
Recovery Ministries
Fifth Friday Fellowship June 30
Please join us on Friday, June 30, for our “Fifth Friday Fellowship”! We are going to have a barbecue on the front-lawn of the church! We will begin serving dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be followed by music, fellowship, … Continue reading
Renee Kenley Purtlebaugh
Reflections on VBS Camp: Abundance
I should have known. The preparations leading up to Vacation Bible School Camp this past weekend were intense. Family illness and a car accident dramatically altered the master plans of the dynamic duo trying to wrangle camp supplies into their … Continue reading
Ridgewood
Join Ridgewood for Souper Bowl on February 1
Highland’s partner church Ridgewood Baptist Church invites us all to join them for their Souper Bowl gathering on Saturday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m. to support the work of Southwest Community Ministries. Canned food is your entrance fee into the gathering at … Continue reading
Seasons of the Liturgical Year
Holy Week 2017: Listening Hearts
Highland’s 2017 Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday: April 9, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Lauren Jones Mayfield, Proclaimer Our Palm Sunday services begin our march to Jerusalem … Continue reading
Senior Adults
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading
Sermons
August 6 “You Give Them Something to Eat” by Joe Phelps
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.
Staff
Highland Recognizes Joe Phelps’ 20-year Anniversary as Pastor
Please join us in celebrating with Joe Phelps his 20th anniversary of service as Pastor of Highland Baptist Church at all three worship services this Sunday, April 30, followed by a festive reception in Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of … Continue reading
Stories of God's Transforming Love
My Turn by Greg Clark
As I recently listened to a song titled “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2, I was touched by these lyrics—as a testimony to Highland Baptist Church. I believe many members (me included) feel these lyrics before … Continue reading
Trips
Reflections on VBS Camp: Abundance
I should have known. The preparations leading up to Vacation Bible School Camp this past weekend were intense. Family illness and a car accident dramatically altered the master plans of the dynamic duo trying to wrangle camp supplies into their … Continue reading
True Colors
Thinking Together Column 6/13/2017
A beautiful assortment of 150 people gathered in Highland’s Sanctuary on Monday evening to pray and mark the one-year anniversary of the death of 49 souls at the Pulse night club in Orlando. They came from various faith traditions and … Continue reading
Uncategorized
Jan 20 Evening Fellowship Cancelled for Inclement Weather
Due to today’s weather, Wednesday night fellowship (dinner and classes for all ages) will be cancelled for tonight, January 20. As a reminder, Highland follows JCPS and its decisions on school cancellations regarding Wednesday night fellowship. Please make every effort to stay … Continue reading
Urban Ministry
Joe Phelps Participates in Panel Discussion about Race in Louisville
On Friday, August 12, our pastor, Joe Phelps, participated in a panel discussion about “Race in Louisville.” WLKY, in partnership with the Louisville Urban League, guided this 60-minute, commercial-free broadcast. Other panelists were the president of the Urban League, Sadiqa … Continue reading
Worship
August 6 “You Give Them Something to Eat” by Joe Phelps
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.
Young Adults
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading
Youth
Wednesday Night Fellowship For All Ages
Activities for children, youth, and adults are designed to provide opportunity for fellowship around the table, intriguing conversations in small group classes for adults, encountering Christ through music and instruments and mission for children. It becomes a bookmark for your … Continue reading