New Highland Baptist Church Blog

On Monday I circled this story from my devotional reading in The Word for You Today.  It concerns prayer and our releasing our struggles to God.  As we struggle with relationships, finances, health, children, career, let us ask if we have totally released the issue to God.  When we do we will have peace...

*Please turn up your volume for this recording.  We apologize for any difficulty.*  On July 20, New Highland recognized Rev. Bob Lee for his tenth anniversary as its pastor.  The day was filled with celebration, reflection, and vision for the future.  There was a wonderful banquet for the entire church after the service.  The guest speakers were the Rev. Dr. Steve Allsbrook, Director of Missions for the Dover Baptist Association and the Rev. Peter James Flamming, Retired Pastor of First Baptist Church, Richmond. 

 SERMON NOTES August 3, 2008

“Risk” – Philippians 3:12-13; 4:8-9, 12-13

Note: This sermon includes Praise Team intro and singing of Face to Face and testimonies from our students who went to MFUGE in Philadelphia, PA.  These are not included in the 8:45 version also on this blog.  Thanks!

Here's one of our favorite videos -- Enjoy! Pastor Bob

Baby Got Book

It was created by Dan Smith while he was working at New Life Christian Church (Centreville, VA) for a Sunday morning sermon. Dan's personal website is http://www.whiteboydj.com, and users can find other videos by Dan and Momentum under the GodTube username: momentumchurch

This week I stepped out of my comfort zone by talking to two kids in a local park about their faith in Christ and their relationships with him.  I had never done that before, so for me it was a milestone.  Both of the children had already accepted Christ as their personal Savior, but to me it was an encouragement and I feel more confident in my witnessing.

Submitted by Zack

This week was fun and amazing, but it was also life changing and eye opening.  Most of the places we went were in rough parts of Philly and made me think about how lucky and selfish I am.  But this week was also about going out of your comfort zone.  In my track group (social ministries), this happened every day.  One such place was called Don Guenella, a home for mentally challenged boys.  It's an amazing place! 

During MFUGE it is not really out of my comfort zone to talk to others and serve them, but this week I realized that it was out of my comfort zone to admit to myself that I often take what I have for granted.  Seeing the living conditions of the Philly people and hearing stories of their harsh and often sad lives made me look at my life in a different way. 

SERMON NOTES July 27, 2008

“Facing Uncertainties” – John 9:1-12