Last weekend was one of those Sundays when I really sensed that those who were in the room with me were connecting with the things that God had laid on my heart to share. Being a people who not only are in the Word of God on a daily basis as we teach it to our children, but also being a people who are living the Word of God to a watching world has been resting with a deep weightiness in my soul in recent days. Thank you for listening so attentively last week. This Sunday I will wrap up this two part sermon series from Psalm 119 we’re calling IN IT TO LIVE IT.
I look forward to showing you some great examples of just a few of our young people who are being shaped and formed by the Word of God. Seeing these children hiding God’s Word in their little hearts has been such an encouragement to me and will surely be the same for you. I pray you are learning your A-B-C’s from the Scripture memory card we gave you last Sunday. If you did not get one, know that we will have more available this weekend or you can click here to download (PDF) a copy of the A-B-C memory verses.
I pray you will make it a priority to be in God’s house to worship with the rest of The Heights Family this Sunday. As you prepare for that day, may we all be a people who are memorizing God’s Word as we seek to be a people who are IN IT TO LIVE IT.
God Bless,
Gary
ENGAGE Sunday 2010
If you missed the video of ENGAGE SUNDAY last weekend, click here to see some great stories and accurate pictures of what makes God smile!
Did You Know...
- The church website took a major hit last week? In fact, it took 30,795 hits! That's up from 4,131 the previous week.
- The article on Dallas News and the story on WFAA Channel 8 News both highlighted ENGAGE Sunday for being a day of service unlike the normal Sunday morning services?
- TheHeights.org received a major overhaul last year in August which is also when The Heights first stepped out on an ENGAGE Sunday? Website traffic jumped then also...from averaging 55,000 hits a month to over 115,000 hits a month!
- The website was hit 579,676 times in 2007? So far in 2010, it has already reached 561,443...and it's only May!
- You serving and loving your neighbor has created an incredible buzz not only in our community, but also in our website traffic? Keep visiting and sharing TheHeights.org!
The Heights wants to give a special thanks to David and Carolyn Alvey for their leadership in media public relations!
Exito en la Familia Seminar (Success in the Family)
A family seminar in Spanish with practical skills for a successful family. May 22, 5:00-8:00 PM @ the Brick. Admission is free but registration is required. Please register at mlopez@theheights.org or at 469-438-4730. Great opportunity to invite Spanish-speaking friends to church.
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 Pam Plummer (pplummer@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!
New ABF for Single Adults: Wheelhouse
On a ship, the Wheelhouse is where the captain steers his chosen course. In a watermill, it is where the water powers the gears and makes things go. In baseball, it is the sweet spot of a bat that knocks it out of the park every time. At The Heights, “The Wheelhouse” is where Single Adults (40’s, 50’s and early 60’s) meet for fellowship, teaching, and discussion. Join us at The Wheelhouse coming June 13th at 10:50 a.m. in Room 232! For more information, email singles@theheights.org.
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.
IF YOU HAVE NEW OR GENTLY USED TENNIS RAQUETS, NEW TENNIS BALLS, and NEW OR GENTLY USED SOCCER BALLS along with a couple of AIR PUMPS and NEEDLES, Cookie Slate would love to take them with the team headed to Bulgaria.
For more information contact 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.
Look who is volunteering in our community and ENGAGED at a local hospital. See pages 5 and 6 of the May issue of Volunteer News.
This Week as We Live Intentionally for Christ...
We Will:
- Worship God with Others
- Grow with Others
- Serve with Others
- Share with Others
