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
Please join us this Sunday, December 2, at 6:00 p.m., for a joyous service as we adorn our sanctuary and prepare our hearts for the Advent season. Music of the season will lead us in the lighting of candles, hanging … Continue reading
Somebody once said, ”Organized religion is a really good thing – the more organized the better.” He later explained that when people react against “organized religion” what they’re really objecting to is “what I would call disorganized religion. It is organized … Continue reading
This past week I feel like I have been basking in curiosity and the rich history of Highland in a new way. Perhaps it’s the uncertainty of the interim time and the inability to see into the future. Perhaps it’s … Continue reading
This year marks 125 years of Highland Baptist Church on the corner of Grinstead and Cherokee. We will celebrate this occasion with two identical services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. In addition to worship, there will be several opportunities for … Continue reading
The Apostle Paul loved the early church located in the ancient city Philippi. The congregation got along for the most part. Their theology was sound. Their rituals relevant. Their relationship with the government stable. We see throughout Paul’s letter to … Continue reading
Good morning, I’m Troy Burden, and I’m honored to be asked to speak to you this morning on at the request of the faithful giving ministry group. I’ve been a member of Highland Baptist for over 23 years now, nearly … Continue reading
Good morning, my name is Diane Endicott and this is my wife, Kim Clark. We have been attending Highland for a year and a half and became members in May this year. Kim and I enjoy participating in Habitat for … Continue reading