December 2 “Hope Against Hope” by Renee Purtlebaugh
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Renee Kenley Purtlebaugh
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Renee Purtlebaugh
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
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Renee Purtlebaugh
On Sunday and Monday of this week, I had the great privilege of spending almost 24 hours with Highland’s beloved Senior Adults on retreat at Wooded Glen. As their staff liaison, crashing their party is always a highlight of my … Continue reading
A Prayer on the Eve of the School Year by Renee Purtlebaugh
For the gift of summer and a change of rhythm and Sabbath rest, we are thankful. For the opportunity to start again and experience new beginnings, we are thankful. For the chance to learn and grow and discover, we are … Continue reading
Bible Study Teacher Appreciation Month in February
Join us in February as we find ways to honor our Bible study teachers at Highland, and specifically the teachers who guide and nurture your children in faith each week through Bible study, music, and mission. We invite you to … Continue reading
Letters from Your Ministers
November 14, 2017: Carol Harston Where were you 20.5 years ago when Joe Phelps first became Pastor of Highland Baptist Church? Some of you can tell stories of where you sat during the call weekend, the first sermon you heard, … Continue reading
Highland Observes Children’s Sabbath This Sunday
Each year, faith communities around the United States, observe Children’s Sabbath. Sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, an advocacy group centered in Washington D.C. for at-risk children, the Children’s Sabbath takes place officially on the third weekend of October. However, … Continue reading
Parent Chat: Time (scarcity vs. abundance), September 23
Time seems to be one of those commodities that is always in short supply. From the second we wake up, the mantra of “I don’t have enough time” takes over. Often we think of scarcity and abundance in terms of … Continue reading
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
Why I Give by Renee Purtlebaugh
This morning, we will return our financial commitments to God as an act of worship. And so, we continue to have a moment set aside in worship to reflect on the connection between our financial giving and the transformative work … Continue reading