Last month, the church budget purchased a “selfie-stick.” Some might gasp at how we might even think to purchase such a tool of vanity, the very symbol of our culture’s narcissism, with money that people have given to do the … Continue reading
Out in the ocean, Carly and I stood in the center with everyone surrounding us in a circle. The morning sun shone over and around 10:00 a.m., right as the sermon began in the 9:30 worship services, I baptized Carly … Continue reading
Nine years. Nine years of retreat center beds, creating a menu that feeds many people cooked in a tiny catering kitchen, and re-learning to use the sound system every time. You’d think in nine years that I would have learned … Continue reading
Daniel Potter, our youth ministry intern came, into my office on Monday morning after camp with the question, “How am I supposed to answer people when they ask me, ‘how was camp?” It’s the question I wrestle with every year. … Continue reading
It is time at Highland for our annual Fall Youth Retreat! This weekend retreat draws us closer to the heart of God and to each other as a community. We hope that all of our youth will be able to … Continue reading
On entering the grounds of the beautiful Catholic Cathedral in Tangier, Morocco, a sense of peace and serenity came over me. In the midst of the noise, traffic and chaos of a major African city, this space provided a quite … Continue reading
One of the highlights of the fall semester in youth ministry at Highland is our annual Fall Youth Retreat! Our Fall Youth Retreat is November 1-3! This weekend retreat draws us closer to the heart of God and to each … Continue reading
This past weekend, 31 children and 18 adults traveled to Camp Kavanaugh for our annual Vacation Bible School camp. On this 11th year of Vacation Bible School taking place in camp form at Kavanaugh, our theme was Everything Fun Fair: … Continue reading
Carol Harston took a day-trip to Miami this past week for an orientation for group leaders this week with Touching Miami with Love (TML). Supported by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Jason and Angel Pittman are CBF field personnel planted in … Continue reading
The Fall Youth Retreat is a holy sacred event. Don’t let the photos of silly faces fool you – taking our youth away for a weekend each fall is one of the most transformative, radical acts we do in youth … Continue reading