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HBC FAMILY NEWS
Jan. 21, 2021
A NEW SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!
Here is our schedule beginning this Sunday, Jan. 24!
 
- 8:40am Small group in the Chapel (mask-required)
- 8:40am Life Center
- 10am Chapel with live music and streamed sermon
- 10am Life Center
- 11:20am Life Center
- All of these Gatherings can be watched live at hbcwaco.org or on the Highland app.
If you are able to attend the 10am Chapel or 11:20am Life Center, that would be very helpful!

At 10am in the Chapel, we will have a Gathering with live worship and a livestream of Pastor John's message. This week we are asking Koinonia ABF, Prime Time ABF, Empty Nest ABF to worship in the Chapel at 10am, as well as anyone else interested in worshipping in that venue. Let’s continue praying with and for One Another as we move closer to this Sunday! 
 
We continue a new series this Sunday called See Jesus as we go to the Old Testament and find the character, person, and heart of Christ there.

* "The Elders, in continuing to listen to Highland’s own doctors and medical professionals, are encouraging Highlanders (over the age of 10 and those without breathing conditions) to wear a mask for the entirety of the Gathering for this present season. The Elders feel this is a good effort during this season to do all we can to maintain the lack of spread we have seen at Highland and in recognition of the concerning number of spread in our city. Highland is partnering with other churches in Waco who are making this same encouragement. The Lord has been extremely gracious to the Highland Family during this time, and we are, as are you, keeping our eyes and hope fixed on Him!"

FIVE WAYS TO GIVE
In response to God's generosity, and as a way to support many platforms of ministry and missions at Highland, we provide five ways to give: 1) Text giving at 254-220-4845  2) Give at the kiosks set up in the Lobby 3) Baskets and drop-boxes on Sundays 4) Set up recurring giving so your giving is planned and purposeful by clicking the button 5) Give through the HBC Waco app
GIVE NOW

KEEP IN TOUCH
F O L L O W on F A C E B O O K F O L L O W on F A C E B O O K
F O L L O W on I N S T A G R A M F O L L O W on I N S T A G R A M
V I S I T our W E B S I T E V I S I T our W E B S I T E

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WELLNESS CENTER UPDATE
 As we continue to move forward with the physical building, we also continue to move ahead with our current ministries. We still need to raise $407,620 to finish out the project. If the Lord puts it on your heart to give this week, would you consider doing so? We cannot wait to open the doors of this new building for ministry all around our neighborhood! To give, please click HERE and select the Wellness Center fund.
SENIOR ADULT GAME DAY

Join us on Monday, Jan. 25, at 2pm, in the Fellowship Hall for Senior Adult Game Day. Bring games and snacks to share for an enjoyable time of fun and fellowship.
MEN'S SOUL CARE GROUP

This spring, a group of Highland men will meet weekly with the intention of growing in spiritual maturity and becoming disciple-makers. We will tackle the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5 and 6, allowing Scripture to challenge and transform our daily lives. This men's group will meet on Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Maple Annex beginning Jan. 28. For more information and to sign up, go HERE and click on "Men's Soul Care Group."
UNWAVERING: STUDY OF EPHESIANS

Join the men and women of Highland Inductive Studies as we study the book of Ephesians this spring. Using a workbook written for Highland, from Highland, we will look at God's unwavering love for His people and the call to respond with unwavering devotion to Him. Both men and women will meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:30pm, beginning Jan. 28. Women will meet in the Chapel and men will meet in the Fellowship Hall. For more information and to register, go HERE for men and HERE for women.
HIGHLAND LEADER COLLEGE 2021

Spend your summer growing in your faith, becoming a disciple-maker, and learning more about ministry from Highland staff members, elders, and church leaders! HLC applications are due Feb. 10, 2021, and all the info can be found HERE
STUDENT UPDATES

We will continue to meet on Sundays for Student Connection at 10am! This week students will break off to their classrooms to begin their individual studies for the year. Starting this Wednesday, Jan. 27, we will return to home group Bible studies from 6:30-8pm. All middle school students will meet at the church, while high school students will meet in homes around Waco. You can find your home HERE

Mark your calendars and start inviting friends for Feb. 7, beginning at 5pm! We will have a pre-game Super Sermon led out by Dale Wallace, followed by an all-youth watch party at the church! You won't want to miss it!
COLLEGE NIGHT 
 
The next College Night is Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7pm. Join us for a night of worship and digging deep into the Word with our college church fam! 
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Parent’s Night Out is Friday, Feb. 12, from 6-10pm, for ages infants to 5th grade. Cost is $5 per child with a $15 max per family. Online registration is required.
LITTLE YEARS

New Year, New Little Years! Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, moms of young children will meet on Monday mornings for encouragement and fellowship using Birds on a Wire's material "The 6 Truths of Motherhood." All materials are on RightNow Media and there is no cost for the materials. Childcare is available for $20 per family for the semester. For more information and to register, go HERE or contact thelittleyears@highlandbc.org with any questions!  
TRADUCCIÓN ESPAÑOLA

La traducción al español será a las 10 los domingos. 
1. Descarga la aplicación llamada Interactio de Apple Store o Google Play 
2. Introduce el código: hbcwaco
3. Dale clic en Play
KNOWING JESUS ABF

Knowing Jesus ABF begins on Feb. 7, at 8:40am, in Room 314. Over the years, God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God more intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives. God desires that all of us experience Him in an intimate love relationship through which He reveals His will, His ways, and His work. 
GRACE GROUP

Grace Group will meet every other week, starting Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6:45pm. This group is designed to provide an ongoing support structure to help those living with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. The Grace Group curriculum will provide learning opportunities on how to filter difficulties through God’s grace and utilize tools to assist in overcoming mental health difficulties.  Please email Joyce Stephens at joysteph@hot.rr.com with questions or sign up in the Lobby after any of the gatherings.
HIGHLAND GROWCAST 

Highland Growcast (formerly Groupcast) is a podcast for Highland, from Highland, and is intended to equip members of our church with tools to grow in their faith and to fulfill their ministries. Podcast episodes drop every Monday morning; subscribe and follow wherever you podcast! For more information, click HERE and look under “resources.”
SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
 
Highland's aim is to be ready to send teams out as soon as the world opens back up for travel. We tentatively have a few teams scheduled to travel in 2021. Be proactive today by filling out an application. We are remaining fluid and flexible with our planning, but eagerly await opportunities to take His gospel to the nations!
MISSIONARIES PREPARING TO SERVE
 
Highland currently has one missionary family and a single who are preparing to serve internationally and we look forward to commissioning and sending them out this year. Please pray for them as they are exploring which country they will go to and the people they will serve among. Pray the Lord would grant them wisdom and discernment in decision-making. 
HOOPS HUDDLE

Hoops Huddle begins on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 5-6:30pm, providing basketball training and character building for 4th-8th graders in our church and neighborhood. Contact Mark Wible with any questions or to register.
PRAY FOR HIGHLAND MISSIONARIES
 
Pray for our missionaries serving throughout the globe. In this pandemic season they have all taken extra steps to find ways to minister to their neighbors through social media as well as through virtual discipleship and leadership training. Pray the Lord would grant them a patient endurance as they continue to love and minister to their neighbors. 
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

We will be processing 2020 Contribution Statements the last week of Jan. 2021.  Please email requests for 2020 Contribution Statements to Statements@highlandbc.org and be sure to include the names associated with the account, your address, and your telephone number. Requests will be worked in the order they are received. 
 

HBC

Gen. Budget Receipts		 YTD
1/17/2021

$139,136.63
 
Gen. Budget Disbursements $184,617.01

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Waco, Texas 76707

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