Out of love for one another…….
We are currently requiring everyone attending the Sunday morning worship assembly and Wednesday evening Bible study to wear a mask in keeping with the Health Departments guidelines. Once inside and seated, you may remove your mask. When you leave your seat, we ask you to wear your mask again. We thank you for your consideration of and care for others. Masks are available if you need one.
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV)
Scripture of the Week
“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous, sing, all you who are upright in heart!” ~~ Psalm 32:10-11
Something to Smile About
I told my boss three companies were after me and I needed a raise to stay at my job. We haggled for a few minutes, and he gave me a five percent raise. Leaving his office, he stopped and asked me, “By the way, which companies are after you?” I responded, “The gas, electric and cable company.”
Think About It
MY SHADOW
As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by” (Acts 5:15).
There is an old song, “Me and my shadow” Yes, each of us does have a shadow, it is called OUR INFLUENCE. As the tiniest hair will cast a shadow, each life casts its shadow of influence. We all have been influenced by the lives of others, for better or for worse; and we have and will influence others.
We pass this way but once, so it is utterly important for our influence to cast a shadow of blessings.
The converts of the early church were won to Christ not by books and sermons, but by observing how Christians lived their lives.
Somebody has once written these words: “No man or woman of the humblest sort can really be strong, gentle, pure, and good without somebody being helped and comforted by the very existence of that goodness.”
“THE LIGHTEST BREEZE THAT EVER BLEW
SOME TENDER GRASS WAS WAVERED.
THE SMALLEST LIFE I EVER KNEW
SOME OTHER LIFE HAS FLAVORED.”
If I walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, what a glory He’ll shed on my way. He will make my SHADOW A BLESSING!
Author Archives: highlandlakeschurchofchrist
HIS EYES
It is difficult for us to comprehend our infinite God. He is a spirit (John 4:24) and does not have a body like ours (Luke 24:39). Yet He has chosen to use words we understand so that we might begin … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JULY 11, 2021
EATING OUT TOGETHER The group that enjoys eating out together will meet on Thursday, July 15th, at about 5 — 5:30 PM, at “Mama’s Home Cooking” in Burnet. MAN UP – HOW IRON SHAPENS IRON Preparing to Pass the Baton … Continue reading
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“Freedom” is a powerful word, full of all sorts of meaning to different people. Some people think freedom refers to political liberty, such as we have in the United States under the constitution. Others think freedom means being able to … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JULY 4, 2021
EATING OUT TOGETHER The group that enjoys eating out together will meet on Thursday, July 15th, at about 5 — 5:30 PM, at “Mama’s Home Cooking” in Burnet. WITH SYMPATHY Donna Wolfington passed away in her sleep on Thursday night, … Continue reading
THIS IS JUST THE ELEVATOR
The story is told of a farmer who called into a radio station during a contest, and being the fifth caller, he was given an all-expense trip paid to New York City. The farmer was absolutely overwhelmed by his trip … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JUNE 27, 2021
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! We welcome Alan & Jalyn Smith as new members of our congregation at Highland Lakes (June 20, 2021). They are son-in-law and daughter of our Vicky Parr, moving here from San Angelo. Jalyn is still mostly in … Continue reading
FATHER’S DAY 2021
It was the peppery Erma Bombeck who once said of her father, “I never knew what to do with the daddy doll, so I had him say, ‘I’m going off to work now‟; and I put him under the bed.” … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JUNE 20, 2021
ANOTHER STEP TOWARD NORMAL The elders have decided that the time is right to move a little more toward the way things were in the “good ol‟ days” before COVID-19. With our new mask policy in place, we believe members … Continue reading
YOU SURE ARE MEAN TO THOSE THAT LOVE YOU
Madge Wallace hated Harry Truman. Well, it was said she didn’t care much for anyone in Independence, Missouri, but she seemed to really have it in for Harry. To her, he was just a “filthy farm boy.” Early on, she … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JUNE 13, 2021
ANOTHER STEP TOWARD NORMAL The elders have decided that the time is right to move a little more the way things were in the “good ol’ days” before COVID-19. With our new mask policy in place, we believe members will … Continue reading
