September 22 “Trusting the Rest” by Renee Purtlebaugh
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Renee Kenley Purtlebaugh
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Renee Purtlebaugh
On Sunday afternoon, Highland’s Bible study teachers of children gathered for a training session. Of course, we covered the nuts and bolts for the year—reminders about food allergies and how to exit the building if the fire alarm goes off, … Continue reading
August 18 “The Race Set Before Us” by Renee Purtlebaugh
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Children Discover God’s Call to Go Beyond at VBS Camp
On July 19-21, 30 children and twenty-three adults traveled to Camp Kavanaugh for our annual Vacation Bible School Camp. On this seventeenth year of VBS taking place in a retreat format for three days and two nights, we were reminded … Continue reading
Fearing Less and Loving More: Reflections on PASSPORTkids! by Renee Purtlebaugh
Kindness. It’s a virtue that can be both innate and accidental at times. It can also become a practiced and learned skill. I find that when we travel away to camp each year, these older elementary age students who have … Continue reading
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Renee Purtlebaugh
There’s a chill in the air this morning as I write from the comfort of my front porch. The sun surrounded by a yellow glow hasn’t yet risen above the trees. The birds are chirping and flying about, and … Continue reading
March 31 Sermon by Renee Purtlebaugh
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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
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Renee Purtlebaugh
Saturday’s Memorial Service for little Rylee was perhaps one of the most difficult moments our congregation has walked through in many years. With this family who is part of the fabric of our congregation, with the teachers who loved and … Continue reading
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Renee Purtlebaugh
These cold January days seem to drag on, and yet evaporate so incredibly quickly all at the same time. Having the courage to imagine the promise of the future in this barren, leaf-less, bitter cold is beyond challenging. And yet, … Continue reading