E-bulletin 6/22/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Monday, June 22, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

I don’t usually remember dreams. However, last night was different. In my dream I was at Clemente Park and saw the faces of several children in our neighborhood. They had a faraway look of emptiness and confusion. I thought about how they were growing up and what they were exposed to in our culture. My heart broke as I realized many of them had a heart for God, but their parents were too busy seeking their own pleasures. They didn’t give their children any spiritual guidance and didn’t even feel the need to connect them with a church. The children became “fresh meat” for the wolf. The kids had no one to protect them from the destructive forces of evil…and were lost. In my dream, I remember coming up with “my” solution. Maybe the Lord wants Terry and me to adopt some of these kids. The parents don’t seem to want them and we have some room in our place.  Then I woke up. I realized that trying to adopt other people’s children was not going to work. However, what if we as Christian adults would pray, love, mentor and “adopt” some of these kids…becoming spiritual parents for them? What if we went out of our way to develop friendships with the parents, praying for them and encouraging them to follow Jesus? We can make a difference! We may not be able to help all the children, but we can help some.

One day, the disciples found themselves consumed with an ego issue of “who would be the greatest”. Jesus took a little child and had him stand beside him and said, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all-he is the greatest” Luke 9:47-48. The message Jesus sends us is pretty clear: if you want to be someone special in his kingdom, welcome, serve, and love the weak and vulnerable among you. Bless the children!

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

TUESDAY, 4-6:30PM, LOVE IN ACTION Outreach Ministry food prep.  6:30PM, prayer at Highway Tabernacle.  7PM, convene at LOVE Park.

TUESDAY, 6:30PM, HOPE 4 PHILLY Planning Meeting at Mercy.

THURSDAY, 6-8:15PM, Camp Family Night at Highway Tabernacle.

FRIDAY, NOON, Hour of Prayer at Resurrection Life Church.

FRIDAY, 6-9PM, Camp Family Night at Resurrection Life Church.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 10AM, Graduate Recognition in service at Highway Tabernacle. Luncheon immediate following service at 11:45AM.

RSVP with Nicole– 215-563-9192 or office@highwaytabernacle.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 6PM, Submerge Worship at Highway Tabernacle. 

 

 

Looking ahead…

 

We are excited about the Family Night Ministries throughout the summer!  Four or five groups from places like Massachusetts, New York and Central PA are coming our way to join us in outreach and ministry, including special  talent nights and block parties!  Pray about these summer events and stay connected.  Our first group is from Hillside Christian Fellowship; they are with us this week!

 

 

                                                                       

Get Involved in Bible Quiz –New Season Starting!

 

We are thrilled to lead the launch of both a Junior and Teen Bible Quiz league for Philadelphia.  Come and find out more about this initiative and how you might get involved.  There are many possible roles – coaches, meet officials, prayer partners, memorization buddies, and financial investors – for adults.  All children and youth (1st-12th grades) are encouraged to join a team!

 

Friday, June 26, 7:30 pm Resurrection Life

 

If you know of other Christian schools and churches who might want to get involved, let us know.  Next Generation Ministries is committed to investing in discipleship ministries for youth and children across our city.

 

We will starting our summer practices in camp so we have a strong school year season. 

 

For more information or to RSVP for a meeting, Fatima Fulks (ffulks@springgardenacademy.org) or Candace Wegner (candace@nextgenministries.us). 215-226-1000

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM; Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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