The real story of Highland

It's easiest to tell the story of Highland by talking about ministers and missionaries and buildings and numbers. But the real story of Highland is describing the heart of the Christians who worship and serve here. It is an ongoing drama of how God is using ordinary followers of Jesus to reach out in missions, ministry and worship, not only in Abilene, but in many parts of the world.

It is our teenagers serving in the name of Jesus in Abilene and Mexico.

It is the church's service to families in our own neighborhood through the Christmas Blessing Ministry and the Neighborhood Walkers Ministry.

It is Boy Scout Troop 232, teaching young men to make ethical and moral decisions and preparing them to be good citizens in their community.

It is the slow, gentle planting of spiritual seeds in the fertile soil of our children's hearts.

It is the love involved in our Special Needs Ministry for members with various challenges.

It is the joy of experiencing Bible Times Marketplace.

It is the church-wide effort to fund and build a complete Habitat for Humanity home just a few blocks from the church.

It is the pledge of the entire church to nurture the faith of our children during Parent Affirmation Sunday.

It is the establishment of Christian Ministries of Abilene to serve in our community by providing food and meeting other needs in the name of Christ.

It is giving Bibles to 5 year olds on their first day of kindergarten.

It is the Quilter's Class on Tuesday mornings that blesses people's lives through gifts of original handmade quilts.

It is care given at Young Children's World, a day care program each Tuesday and Thursday during the school year.

It is Mom's Meals to AIDS persons to feed HIV patients one home cooked meal each day.

It is the Boys and Girls Club helping children from the neighborhood with their homework and providing after school activities each day at the Family Life Center.

It is the steady outreach of Herald of Truth through television, radio, magazines, and conferences.

It is the special collection of food at Thanksgiving for the pantry.... the faith development through intergenerational experiences... the sharing of struggles of life at small group meetings... the gathering of high schoolers at their huddles on Wednesday nights... the diligent Bible study in our adult classes.....the Widows and Widowers Ministry... the family retreats on the banks of the beautiful Frio River in South Texas....and the devotion of our elders to prayer as they lift up the Highland members to the Lord.