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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
As the mother of three boys, I am living proof that it takes a village but I didn’t even realize when I began attending Highland the impact that Highland’s Children’s and Youth Ministries would have on my family. I met Joe, … Continue reading