Wanting to know Jesus: curiosity or calling?
We’re in the middle of a sermon series that we’ve called “Why Do I Think About God?” If you were with us last weekend on Easter Sunday, you may remember that we said:
We think about God because we long for a better world and a better life. We think about God because we believe there has to be something more. We think just maybe, God can give us that life.
This Sunday we will see that we think about God:
Because we realize we are deeply flawed individuals. In our text we will see that we are broken cisterns. (Don’t worry – we’ll explain what that word means on Sunday.) We want to know if there is any hope for us. We want to believe that there is some hope for forgiveness. We want to hope that we can make a fresh start We want to feel like we can experience redemption. We want to be made whole again.
We will return to the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, known as the Weeping Prophet, who saw the brokenness of the people of Israel and wept over them. He will be our teacher throughout this series. He will speak to us in our brokenness. Jeremiah not only understands, but he offers much needed hope.
I pray that you will make every effort to be with us throughout this three part series and will take some intentional steps to connect your heart with the heart of God.
God Bless,
Gary
3rd Annual Heights Car Show
Our next Car Show will be Saturday, April 10. For more information, contact Andrew
Simmons at wasimmons2@verizon.net.
JOYLAND Celebration
The JOYLAND Team will take the opportunity to honor all of our splendid JOYLAND servants at the JOYLAND Celebration. This event will occur in the Brick on April 11th from 5:00-7:00pm. Childcare, including pizza for the children, will be provided by reservation. Please RSVP by April 5th by contacting Laura Kohutek at lkohutek@theheights.org or 972-231-6047 x 212.
Library Week
The Heights Library Ministry will celebrate Library Week April 11-17th. The theme this year is “Planted in the Word to Help Grow a Life”. Our 17000+ collection has something to cover every stage of that process from toddler to seniors. We have resources for personal spiritual growth, information about current issues concerning you and your family, studies to help you understand the Bible and God’s plan for your life and wholesome fiction for your leisure time. No matter your age or interest, we have something for you. You will find the library on the 2nd floor across from KDOG.
THSM Weekend High School Night April 10
Nerf War! Games, targets, and all out fun! 7-10 p.m. in the Brick. $5 admission includes nerf gun, darts & pizza. Big Sunday is April 11 at 9:15 a.m. All students come on down to the Brick to hear our guest speaker, Runks and the return of our Chi Alpha band, Branch. Bring your friends for this BIG Sunday morning!
Let's Talk About Sex - April 11th - 5-7PM All students come be a part of this relevant and direct discussion. What does the Bible have to say about sex? Meet us in room C201 above the chapel.
Old Fashioned Service
Plan to attend an old fashioned Sunday night service April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Will hear a message from Dr. Bob Dean and hear great music from the “Firewheel Gospel Jubilee!”
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.
Top 10 Opportunities to Serve - April 2010
Are you searching for a place to engage in our community or an opportunity to invest in the lives of others here at the Heights? You can find these top ten opportunities on our homepage under “Serve.” (www.theheights.org) 1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” Discover opportunities at places like Bukhair Elementary, JOYLAND AND KDOG or church greeters. There’s a place for everyone!
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.
SHARE 2010
The Simple Gospel - www.theheights.org/share.
Worship Blogs from the Heights
In an effort to aid our congregation in their preparation for corporate worship and times of private worship, Trent and Logan have begun to update a weekly blog where you can find out what we’ll be singing. In addition, many times the stories or scriptures behind the songs or the composers will be discussed as well. Check out the sites for links so you can experience the songs before we gather, or use it to find out more about a song you connected with in a powerful way. You can also access the blogs through the worship tab at www.theheights.org.
http://www.915worship.blogspot.com/
http://www.1050worship.blogspot.com/
This Week as We Live Intentionally for Christ...
We Will:
- Worship God with Others
- Grow with Others
- Serve with Others
- Share with Others
