DON’T FORGET: THIS SUNDAY IS MOTHER’S DAY!
Of all the things on my “to-do” list, one thing I certainly do not want to forget this week is to call my mom and tell her how much I love and appreciate her. I hope you will take the time to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day weekend as well. One of the great gifts that God gives us is a mom who loves, nurtures, cares for and helps us each to grow up to be all we can be. To all the moms out there: THANK YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO!
Moms have one of the toughest jobs in the world. In fact, this weekend I will begin a sermon series that speaks to one of the primary aspects that moms and dads are tasked with by God that truly does have eternal implications on the lives of your children. It is a job that if we are not careful can slip through the cracks, get pushed to the side, and sometimes just gets taken for granted that your kids will pick it up somewhere along the way if you just keep them in church long enough. So what is this ever-important but sometimes difficult job? Teaching your children how to READ THE BIBLE. And not just read it, but read it in such a way that it begins to get into them so that they become a people who live out what the pages of Scripture speak of from Genesis to Revelation.
I hope you will make it a priority to be in God’s house this weekend as we dive into Psalm 119 and discover what it means to be IN IT TO LIVE IT. If we are going to be the people God desires and designed us to be, we must consistently feast on God’s Word as we then seek to live it out in every aspect of our daily lives.
God Bless,
Gary
P.S. A special thanks also goes out to all who helped to make last week’s ENGAGE SUNDAY such an absolute success all throughout our community. So many of you worked together with such Christ-like attitudes and actions on that day as you helped to show people in our community great pictures of God. Thanks for choosing to be the hands and feet of Christ as you blessed people through your actions and your kind words. This is the type of stuff that makes Jesus smile!
ENGAGE Sunday 2010
What huge success ENGAGE SUNDAY was this year!!! Thanks to all who were a part of this special day to GO AND BE the Church rather than simply coming to church last Sunday. If you have not checked out www.goandbe.org you can get a bigger picture of all that went on that day. Also, you can see some really “GOOD GOSSIP” that has been going around from the efforts that took place as a part of ENGAGE SUNDAY.
A few years ago Pastor Gary asked the question: “If The Heights ceased to exist, would anyone in our community even miss us?”
Again…the answer is a resounding: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out the links below for the “GOOD GOSSIP”…special thanks to David and Carolyn Alvey for the great PR work on the ENGAGE SUNDAY opportunities.
- Channel 8 (WFAA-TV) Story aired Sunday, May 2 at 5:30 pm (abbreviated version) and longer version at 10 pm - Click Here
- Dallas Morning News - Online story Sunday, May, 2 - Click Here
- Dallas Morning News - Print and online version Monday, May 3 - Click Here
- Dallas Morning News - Print and online version Friday, April 30 - Click Here
Singing Men of Texas
The Singing Men of Texas will be in concert Thursday, May 6th, at 7 pm at The Heights. 130 strong, this group of music ministers come from all over Texas to sing and lead in worship. The Singing Men will be joined by our Heights choir as well as a mass choir from area churches that should exceed 500 in number for one special song. Accompanied by a great instrumental ensemble and featuring a fine handbell choir as well, you won’t want to miss this night of worship! The songs are varied in style and range from majestic hymn arrangements to new songs of worship. For more information on the Singing Men, go to www.smonct.org
Did You Know…
- Thursday, May 6 is the National Day of Prayer.
- The Heights Chapel will be open from 8:30am-8:30pm for any who would like to pray for our nation, our leaders, our troops and our churches on this day.
- This year marks the 59th annual observance of this historic day of prayer for the nation.
- For more information go to www.NationalDayofPrayer.org.
- The theme verse for this year’s prayer guide on this special day is Nahum 1:7
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”
A Time for Hope and Healing, May 9
We will offer a time of Hope and Healing on Sunday, May 9 in the Bride's Room from 9 a.m. - noon for those facing infertility, miscarriage or loss. The room will be open for you to come and go as you please. Special encouragers and staff will be available to pray for and over you. We have a gift and some helpful thoughts from God's Word to give you!
Discovery Dessert at Pastor Gary's House on May 23rd
If you are new to The Heights and would like to meet the staff and learn more about our vision and ministries, join us for Discovery Dessert at Pastor Gary's house on Sunday, May 23rd at 6:30pm. For more information or to sign up, visit the Information Desk in the Atrium, or contact Judy Elkins (jelkins@theheights.org or 972-238-7243).
You’re Invited to Connect with an ABF
Join us Sunday, May 23rd at 5:00pm in The Brick for your chance to Connect with an ABF. This is an opportunity for you to meet the leadership from all of our classes. This informal and quick evening is a chance to find out more about these classes and allow you the freedom to pick the class that is best for you and your stage of life.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Heights Family VBS—June 28-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration begins this Sunday! Are you ready for some family fun? Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for your family to spend valuable time worshipping and playing together. The event is free and is here at The Heights! Bring your friends and neighbors. A meal will be provided each night prior to Family VBS for a small charge. For more information visit the registration booth today at the alcove downstairs, www.theheights.org, or contact Joy Pickering at jpickering@theheights.org.
Getting ENGAGED in Bulgaria and Uganda
Bulgaria - July 2-11, 2010
Work with Kazanlak Baptist Church and visit the Muglish Orphanage. ENGAGE trip point person - Cookie Slate.
Uganda - July 23 - August 4 (Aug. 6 with safari option)
Serve in our village, Kyalulangira and serve with Eric and Krisann Pease in Mytiana. A portion of this trip will be medical related. We would love for those in the health profession to consider going, however, this is not a requirement. ENGAGE trip point person - John Wills.
Additional questions, contact Richard Covington or David Rogers.
This Week as We Live Intentionally for Christ...
We Will:
- Worship God with Others
- Grow with Others
- Serve with Others
- Share with Others
