Good morning. My name is Nathan Marrs, and as an incoming deacon, I wanted to share about couple of different times in my life. My first real job after college was working in a psychiatric hospital. I worked on an … Continue reading
As I come to you, members of Highland Baptist Church, I am humbled to take on the servant role as one of your deacons for the 4th time. I have had a lot of history here at Highland these last … Continue reading
Once upon a time my life was driven by a deeply held belief that the only way to be loved and accepted was to be whatever the world thought I should be. I held impossible standards of perfection for myself. … Continue reading
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
You know, this Deacon nomination/election process is a bit strange here at Highland in that we don’t have the speeches until after the election! I’ve already been nominated and elected and only now do you find out about who you … Continue reading
For 28 years I’ve been able to call Highland home. I grew up here. The memories I have and the relationships I have built have impacted me greatly. From growing up through children’s programs, choir, and RAs, and later having … Continue reading
Good morning! My name is Cheryl Davis. I came to faith as a teenager in Dayton, Ohio, after I was invited by a friend to attend a Valentine banquet where the pastor spoke about God’s love. When my parents later … Continue reading
My name is Bruce Carroll. I was raised in a close knit Catholic family. As a family, we went to Mass every Sunday, and at school, I attended Mass every day but Saturday. My religious beliefs were molded by my … Continue reading
My name is Mary Burks. I was born and raised in a small town in northeast Alabama called Albertville. I was the daughter of Hilda and Gilbert Burks, both seminary graduates who dedicated their lives to ministry. For a long … Continue reading
Written by Kathy on the occasion of her election to serve as a Deacon beginning in August 2015. Good Morning! I’m Kathy Belcher and my husband, Bob, and I have been at Highland for 36 years, having been attracted to … Continue reading