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We have run out of room! No, I’m= not calling for a building campaign. We have invited others to use o= ur facilities here in the Heights for several good reasons. First, ca= sh. We need a way to increase our cash flow so that we can pay our bi= lls on our large facility. Second, to connect with the community and = offer what we can in a spirit of being good neighbors. The third reas= on is that our facilities were built for the glory of God and need to be us= ed for the glory of God. The cash flow issue is only a short term rel= ief to our larger issue, that is being able to pay our own bills. The real = resolution to this is connecting with and inviting our community to join us= in our calling here in the Heights. People joining our ministry is t= he real solution to our cash flow issues. Having others use our facil= ities simply helps buy us time to connect with and invite the community. One of the reasons people want to live in th= e Heights is because we are a community where we are neighbors who look out= for each other. We need to be good neighbors. I was taught tha= t one shares a cup of sugar or looks after a neighbor’s yard when the= y are ill. When we share our facilities we are demonstrating that sam= e value of being good neighbors. Then people will hear about us and k= now our God as one who cares about their neighbors. Finally, what does the use of our facilities= tell our community about our God? We have solid brick buildings that= stand the test of time. We have buildings that are welcoming and eas= y to enter. We have a place for kids to play. We have plants an= d grass. These features tell people that our God is solid, friendly, = loves kids, and |
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nature. We welcome arts= groups who want to encourage children as they grow. We have food for= the hungry, clothing for the naked, and quilts for the lonely. This = tell people about our God! There is a lot going on here at Heights Pr= es which demonstrates our God is an active God. The flip side of this is that our facilities= are no longer just about us. We have to practice patience, good comm= unication, and learn how to play well with others. It is easier simpl= y to be our own little island, however sharing our facilities demonstrates = that we are about something larger than just ourselves. As a pastor, this is a good lesson because I= don’t think God created us to be inlands unto ourselves, but to live= in the community. When we do share, give others not only our shirt b= ut also our coat, others in our community learn about the power and breadth= of God’s love. |
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Weekly Events |
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Sunday: 7:30 Beacon Light Worship 9:00 AA Sober Sisters 9:30 Adult Sunday School 9:45 Modern Worship 11:00 Traditional Worship 11:00 Pathways Presby 11:00 Westside Bible 11:00 Grace Fellowship
Monday: 7:00 Boy Scouts 7:00 AA Monday Night = ; Survivors
Tuesday: 9:30 ABC School 11:00 Bible Study & &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Lunch
Wednesday: 7:30 Bible Study 7:30 Choir Practice 7:30 Youth Fellowship
Thursday:
Friday: 7:30 Heights Live
Saturday: 7:00 AA We Are Not &= nbsp; Saints |
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No Vacancy |
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