Fasting Basics Fasting is extremely beneficial to our spiritual growth and our prayer lives. Going without food helps reminds us how much we depend on God for our sustenance and, indeed, for all things. Where is fasting mentioned in the Bible? Steven Um writes that tasing it mentioned around 78
Being together in prayer is what’s important. Len Baxter, Elder James 5:13-16 13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him,
Congratulations! You recently stood up before all of your fellow members at Highlands and publicly proclaimed your intention to raise your beautiful kiddos in the fear and instruction of the Lord Jesus. It was a beautiful moment…but now what? To begin, let’s remember the key Scripture passage to help structure
At the June 2, 2024 Member Meeting – the elders kicked off a “Summer of Faith Promise” fundraising. Check out the video below and please consider giving to the Nehemiah Faith Promise Fund. Click here to see the new Nehemiah Page on our website with all the links to give.
We are blessed with the people we have at Highlands Bible Church…I just wish we could see all of you. At one time, in one place…like we used to do every *SINGLE* Sunday morning. Boy…will we ever take that for granted again? I think not. Don’t get me wrong, I
This past Sunday, August 25th 2019, was our annual baptism service. We saw seven people publicly proclaim their new life in Jesus and their desire to live as Christians, with the help of the Holy Spirit and the church. It was a gorgeous day and we did it (intentionally) at
Someone once said of serving in the local church – “Service is not an option.” This isn’t a legalistic thing, but it is a communal thing. We are all part of the body and we all do our part. We all have been given gifts and abilities, and the church
Our first member meeting finally happened! Months [years?] of planning and a snow storm later…we enjoyed a great night together, celebrating what God has done by establishing his church in Vernon, NJ. To set us off on the right foot, here are some thoughts from Paul in Galatians 1:9. “As
My family and I walked into Green Pond Bible Chapel in the Fall of 2000. We didn’t walk in very regularly. Back in those days, my goal was to slip in and slip out. Do not make direct eye contact and definitely do not engage anyone in conversation. Just get
Here’s a quick update of where things are with our transition to independence! The HBC elders have been diligently preparing for the January 2019 launch! We have finalized all job descriptions for all the Deacons and any part-time staff positions. Deacons have been asked and we are starting to plan