Assembly date: June 15, 2008

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our guests this morning! We ask that you fill out one of the white Welcome to Highland cards found in the rack on the back of the seats. Place it in the collection tray as it is passed or hand it to one of our greeters at the Welcome Center in the Atrium. If you would like help in selecting an adult Bible class to attend this morning, class information is available at the Welcome Center

Highland Church of Christ
425 Highland Avenue
Abilene, Texas 79605
(325) 673-5295

Our Purpose: The purpose of the Highland Church is to call all people to God. The God we call people to is most perfectly seen in Jesus Christ. Our task is to imitate Him. We commit ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit to be God’s living expression of Himself on earth.

Our Mission: The mission of the Highland Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who prayerfully join together in missions, ministry and worship.

Sunday: Worship: 9:00 a.m.; Bible Classes: 10:30 a.m.
Lifeteams: 1st and 3rd Sunday Evenings
Wednesday: OASIS in Room 207: 7:00 p.m.

Assembly Order • June 15, 2008
Worship Leader: Val Durrington

469 - Faith Is the Victory

Family Concerns ~ Mary Lee Mattis
Pastoral Prayer ~ Bob Nutt

Blessing of Annie Elizabeth Carter, daughter of Brad and Rachael Carter

Make Us One
Ephesians 4:1-6
287 - There Is a Redeemer
Had It Not Been the Lord
How Great the Father’s Love for Us
The Lord’s Prayer

Tithes and Offerings
Be Unto Your Name

HIS KIDS Worship for 3 - 5 Year-Old Preschoolers
Shout Hallelujah!

Romans 1:16-17
“Five Big Ideas From Romans” ~ Royce Money
We Are the Body of Christ

Communion
Thoughts and Prayers ~ Derran and Ann Reese
364 - Come, Share the Lord

Christian Homes and Family Services Special Offering
860 - There Is a Habitation

He Is Wonderful

Benediction ~ Romans 15:5-7

“People need two sorts of relationships to grow: the divine and the human…No matter what the issue or struggle, relatedness must come first.” ~ Henry Cloud and John Townsend

“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” ~ Matthew 9.35-36

“Jesus…he listened and knew how to respond in a way that would affect their hearts. There were no pat answers, no formulas, no one-time offers. He listened and taught us that the smallest element of any culture is an individual person. Each person is unique.” ~ Hugh Halter and Matt Smay

DISCERNMENT IN HOSPITALITY
When Jesus began his conversation with the woman at Jacob's well in Samaria, he could see beyond the words she spoke and the questions she asked of him. When she asked why he would speak with her, noting their religious and cultural differences, he could perceive a deeper concern within her heart and told her of the availability of "living water".

In Jerusalem, at the temple gate called Beautiful, Peter and John were preparing to enter the temple at the hour of prayer when they saw a lame man who was asking for money. They could see his real need, and by the power of the name of Jesus, Peter raised him up to walk. This response brought about not only "walking and leaping and praising God" in the life of the man who was healed, but those who saw him "were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him."

When we see someone who is in need, we may see an individual whose own perception is that their need is for food or clothing, a place to live, financial assistance, medication, or any number of other practical needs. Our responsibility is to use discernment in helping them see the deeper need in their life. We may provide a listening ear, friendship, or sometimes spiritual counsel. However, the primary need in each of our lives is a relationship with God. When we reach out in hospitality to others, the responsibility we must keep foremost in our heart is to seek to help them meet God.

May we allow spiritual discernment to open our eyes to see and find the heart-courage to respond!

Prayer Ministry: Everyone is invited to meet with the Highland Prayer Ministry from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. each Monday in the Highland Prayer Room to lift up in prayer those who are struggling. If you would like to share a prayer need, please call the Prayer Request Line at 672-3151.

The Apartment Hospitality Ministry would like to thank everyone who joined us at the courtyard of the Clay Stone Apartments on Tuesday to bless the children there.

FaithWorks is seeking individuals or small groups to help provide complete, healthy lunches. If you cannot provide a complete meal, consider making a cash donation or providing the meat entree, and FaithWorks will supplement with side dishes. If you would like to help, please call Becky Almanza.

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program meets Sundays in Room 207 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, see the Highland Celebrate Recovery website at www.crhighland.wordpress.com.

SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE
Celebrate Life is open to all ages of adults and focuses on life skills from a Christian perspective. Bruce Campbell, Patsy Watson and Terry St. Pierre lead the current study in Room 103.

Abundant Journey is a class for couples of all ages in Room 201. Royce Money will be leading a discussion from the book of Romans.

The Early Bird Class meets in Room 114, off the South Foyer. Beth Reeves will share today about the Highland Congregational Care ministry.

Faithseekers is a large multigenerational class that meets in Room 112. The class continues a series on sharing faith stories, with Mitzi Adams sharing this morning.

Families of Faith meets in the Highland Living Room. Couples and families of all ages are invited to join them as they begin an in-depth study of the book of Genesis, led by Jonathan Sharp.

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES
To Live is Christ is an eleven-week study by Beth Moore meeting on Mondays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Room 110. It is not too late to join this group for the summer! Participant’s guides are available in class, or contact the Adult Faith Ministry office at 673-5295.

Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent continues on Tuesdays, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Room 111. This new seven-week video study by Beth Moore explores Psalms 120 - 134. For more information, please contact Jean Isom.

University Students and Young Adults: Class meets on Sunday morning at 10:30 in Room 206. This summer the study is a video series titled The Organic God by Margaret Feinberg.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAY! All middle school students meet in the Middle School Living Room at 2:00 THIS MONDAY for a movie day! We plan to watch a movie and have popcorn and cokes! Bring a pillow, and if you would like, bring something to lay on. Parents should pick you up at Highland at the entry at the circle drive under the canopy at 4:00 p.m.

Impact Missionaries will return THIS TUESDAY night, June 17, at 9:00 p.m. Please pray for the 26 young men and 10 sponsors making this trip!

High School Girls Night Out: All high school girls who are not going on the Mexico trip, meet at Sylvia’s house THIS TUESDAY night to hang out, eat and maybe watch a movie. Come around 7:00 p.m. and stay as late as you want!

Middle School Boys will meet for class THIS WEDNESDAY, June 18, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Room 204. Middle School Girls will join Sylvia for class in Room 203.

High School Students: Join us THIS WEDNESDAY and NEXT WEDNESDAY night for classes led by Kenneth Dinkins, Candy Gilbert, Rebekah Zeller, and Sarah Campbell. Meet in the High School Living Room from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Middle School Girls Night at Starbucks: Hey, middle school girls! Come hang out with Sylvia at the Starbucks by the mall from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. THIS THURSDAY night! This will be a great time for fellowship, fun, and Frappuccinos™!

Mexico Missionaries will be returning from Monterrey THIS SATURDAY, June 21, at approximately 6:00 p.m. Please be in prayer for this team throughout the week.

HIS KIDS Worship: All preschool children who are 3 - 5 years old are invited this morning to Room 113, off the South Foyer, for children’s worship.

Wednesday Night: This Wednesday, June 18, all children entering 1st through 5th grade and their parents will meet in the Auditorium for a flipt Family Experience! Nursery and preschool children will meet in their regular classrooms.

Nursery Workers Needed! If you are interested in working in the nursery, please contact Shelli Bridges at the Children’s Ministry office at 673-5295. There are paid and volunteer positions available.

Parent Prayer Connect: Parents, pick up a prayer card located at the Children’s Information Desk to use to pray this week for your child to have hope.

God Talk At Home: Family conversation starters that track with our elementary Wednesday night curriculum are available each week at the North Foyer Children’s Information Desk.

Childcare is available for all twos during worship. Younger Twos meet in Nursery E, off the South Foyer, and the Older Twos meet in the 2’s classroom, located downstairs in the North Children’s Wing.

Nursery care is provided each Sunday in the attended Nursery Suite off the South Foyer. Also, the Mom’s Nursery and Family Room are available for infants and toddlers accompanied by parents or grandparents.

The Church at Play
Summer Wednesdays at Highland - 6:00 p.m.
July 2 through August 13
More details coming soon!

OVERFLOW
A ZOE WORSHIP CONFERENCE
June 20 - 22
North Davis Church, Arlington, Texas
For more information go to www.zoegroup.org/

Dwelling in the Word
Sunday: Psalm 34; Numbers 6:22-27; Acts 13:1-12
Monday: Psalm 77, 79; Numbers 9:15-23; Romans 1:1-15
Tuesday: Psalm 78:40-72; Numbers 11:1-23; Romans 1:16-25
Wednesday: Psalm 81, 82; Numbers 11:24-35; Romans 1:28 - 2:11
Thursday: Psalm 85, 86; Numbers 12:1-16; Romans 2:12-24
Friday: Psalm 91, 92; Numbers 13:1-3, 21-30; Romans 2:25 - 3:8
Saturday: Psalm 136; Numbers 13:31 - 14:25; Romans 3:9-20