Assembly date: June 29, 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: Church at Play, 6:00 p.m.

Assembly Order - June 29, 2008
Worship Leader: Val Durrington

851 - I’ll Fly Away
Days of Elijah

Family Concerns ~ Dickie Porche
Pastoral Prayer ~ Bob Cheatham

Call to Worship: Psalm 24 ~ Mike Cope
Great in Power
74 - Praise the Lord
You Are Holy
The Lord’s Prayer

HIS KIDS Worship for 3—5 Year-Old Preschool Children
71- As the Deer

Welcome to the Lord’s Table
Kevin & Sarah Campbell
Salvation Belongs to Our God

Tithes & Offerings
Pantry Restocking Announcement ~ Zach Snyder

273 - More Precious Than Silver
484 - You Are My All in All
Acts 19:23-41 ~ Cole Bennett
Message: “First Love” 2 ~ Mike
Knowing You

Benediction

“The Church @ Play” Potluck Lunch
NEXT SUNDAY, July 6, we will meet at 10:00 a.m. for worship. There will be no adult, youth, or children’s classes. Instead, we will all go to the Gym for a Potluck lunch at 11:45 a.m. Meat and drinks will be provided. Each family should bring a salad OR a vegetable OR a dessert to the kitchen before worship begins. This is going to be a lot of fun; we hope you will join us!

THE CHURCH AT PLAY Wednesday Night Series
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven... (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

This summer, on Wednesday evenings, the Highland family will meet in the Gym at 6 p.m. Bring a "brown bag" meal for your family and an extra to share with a guest. Drinks and dessert will be provided.  After we eat together, we'll have a devotional thought.

Following the devotional, all of us will spend time playing together - games, singing, movies, and more.  Each week the Church @ Play will highlight a different activity; all will be designed to bring us together as we celebrate this season of rest and recreation.  No classes will meet on these Wednesday evenings.

July 2 - Prayer for the Nations
July 9 - Living Water
July 16 - Family Reunion
July 23 - Celebration
July 30 - Gifts
August 6 - A Time to Sing
August 13 - Friends in Fellowship

Make plans to join in the fun!

New Members
Kristina Campos
Te’a Wallace

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, call the Prayer Request Line at 672-3151.

July 6 and 13 are the dates for the Highland family to restock the shelves at the Christian Ministries of Abilene food pantry. The shelves are getting bare! There is always an increase during the summer in the number of clients requesting assistance, because their children who receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year are now at home. This year the rising cost of fuel has also added to the increase. On July 6 and 13 CMA Shopping Lists will be available and you will be given the opportunity to check the items that you would like to help purchase in bulk. Attach a check or cash to the list, and deliver it to the attendants at the CMA table in the Atrium. Thank you for your generous outpouring of love for the hungry in our community.

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 at 673-5295.

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

SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE
The Front Porch is a small class community for building spiritual friendships and inviting people into the way of Jesus. If you are looking for a place to connect at Highland, visit the Front Porch in Room 102.

Families Built on the Rock is a class for young couples and families that meets in Room 115, across from the nursery. The class continues a series on sharing faith stories, with Bill Nash 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 continue an in-depth study of the book of Genesis, led by Jonathan Sharp.

Living in the Promise is a multigenerational class which meets in Room 205. Tim Coburn continues a series on Difficult Passages in the Bible.

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES
To Live is Christ continues this week with session four of this eleven-week study by Beth Moore. The study meets 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 with session three this Tuesday from 9:30 to 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.

DVD sessions for these two studies may be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Gay Lynn Michaud in the Adult Faith Ministry office at 673-5295 during office hours.

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

There will be no youth classes beginning this Wednesday, July 2 through August 13, so that we can join the Church at Play! Hope to see you there!

Fortress Missionaries and Sponsors: We will have a training session TODAY, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Campbell’s home. Join us as we get ready for our trip. Also, our final meeting before heading to Forth Worth will be THIS Wednesday, July 2, from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Middle School classroom.

Soaking: THIS afternoon all High School students are invited to the High School Living Room from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We will spend time with the Lord soaking in His presence.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAY! On Monday at 2:00 p.m., come join Kenneth and Sylvia in the Middle School classroom. We will have Rock Band, a Wii, lots of board games, and snacks. You do not want to miss out on this afternoon of great games!

High School “Girls Night Out”: Instead of an evening activity, meet Candy and Sylvia at the Highland building at 1:00 p.m. to make homemade pizzas and watch a movie together. Please bring a pillow for the movie and a few dollars to contribute toward purchasing pizza.

High School Event After Church @ Play: Immediately following the Church @ Play activities, meet Kenneth and Sylvia in the gym for an evening at Sonic playing volleyball and hanging out! Bring money for drinks and snacks if you want them. We’ll finish at Sonic between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m.

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: No children’s classes or nursery from July 2—August 13. Please join us for the Church @ Play!

5th Grade: See you at the swim party on Tuesday, July 1st at the Piersall’s house from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.! Call 673-5295 if you need more details.

Kindergarten: Mark your calendar on Thursday, July 10 for a swim party at the Sullivan’s house. Watch your mail for details.

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

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.

For Two’s Only: Childcare is available for all 2’s 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.

We have a newly-designed website! Please go to www.highlandchurch.org and check it out! As time goes on, we will be displaying pictures of Highland members participating and serving at various ministry events. If you do not wish to have your picture on Highland’s website, please contact Dickie Porche at 673-5295. Thank you for your cooperation!

Dwelling in the Word
Sunday: Psalm 145; Numbers 21:4-9; Acts 17:12-34
Monday: Psalm 106:19-48; Numbers 22:1-21; Romans 6:12-23
Tuesday: Psalm 124, 125, 126; Numbers 22:21-38; Romans 7:1-12
Wednesday: Psalm 128,129,130; Numbers 22:41 - 23:12; Romans 7:13-25
Thursday: Psalm 134, 135; Numbers 23:11-26; Romans 8:1-11
Friday: Psalm 141; 143; Numbers 24:1-13; Romans 8:12-17
Saturday: Psalm 104; Numbers 24:12-25; Romans 8:18-25