Help SGA Get a New Playground!

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

Help Spring Garden Academy

Get a New Playground!

 

 

This could be our school’s year to win the 

Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes!

(Ctrl+Click the link above.)

Enter as often as you can!

Spring Garden Academy could be one of the two schools

selected to win a new playground and a $30,000 grant!

 

School name and address:

Spring Garden Academy

3501 N. 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19140

 

 

 

 

 Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

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E-bulletin 9/29/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

The Book of Revelation is an amazing book…in a class all by itself! A lady once told me, “I don’t read Revelation because it’s too scary.” For me, it’s just the opposite. I am encouraged and comforted when I read Revelation and here are some reasons why. First, the Revelation reveals the love and concern Jesus has for his church. The first three chapters reveal messages of Jesus to seven different first century churches (when Rev. was written down). We are clearly shown that Jesus not only knows what is going on, but is intimately involved in the churches. Jesus doesn’t forget about us! He’s not too busy.

Second, the Book of Revelation assures me that God not only created a plan, but that he will carry it out. No matter how rebellious and evil the world becomes, in the end Jesus and his people are winners forever!  My favorite verse in Revelation is 11:15 which says, “The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever.’” Wow! No matter what horrible story comes out next on the news, Jesus will set all things right. An older Pastor friend of mine used to often say, “Jesus will sort it all out.” What now seems chaotic and confusing will give way to true justice and lasting righteousness.

Third, the Revelation challenges me to overcome sin and live a holy life. As you read Revelation, you notice that it’s the minority that overcomes. The vast majority of people don’t get it, and don’t even want to follow the ways of the Lamb of God. Only those who place their faith in Jesus and demonstrate this by a life of holiness to the Lord, will escape the coming wrath. Even the idea of God judging sin causes a mere shrug among the masses…but God is still God. He loves people, but vows to judge sin. I want to be found in Christ, with my sins nailed to the cross. Revelation 12:11 tells us how to defeat evil and the evil one. “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”

So, take the time to mine the wonderful treasures awaiting you in this last book of the Bible! We are told, “Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near” (Rev. 1:3).

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

THURSDAY, No Adult Bible Studies at Highway Tabernacle.

FRIDAY, 7 PM, Fall Ministry Outreach Rally at Highway Tabernacle.

SUNDAY, OCT 4, 6 PM, Dinner and a Missionary at Highway Tabernacle.

 

Upcoming…

Þ Don’t forget to plan ahead for the Next Generation Ministries Annual Partnership Weekend, October 9-11, 2015!

Meet our children, learn about various ministries, see a Bible quiz meet in action, enjoy a Saturday evening dinner  ($40; please RSVP by October 2nd) and pray and dream with us!

            Please contact 215-226-1000 to RSVP.

Þ Our annual Light the Night is just around the corner – Friday, October 30, 7-9 PM at Resurrection Life Church.

Please start bringing bags of wrapped candy to the church so that we can bless the kids of our community on the 30th

If you would like to decorate or help organize, please contact Se’mona Williams at swilliams@springgardenacademy.org or 215-226-1000.

 

 

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

 

Board Game Donations Needed

 

 

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

 

Board Game Donations Needed!

 

Do you have board games in good condition

that you could donate to Spring Garden Academy?

 

Donations are needed at both sites—HT and RLC.


If you can help or have any questions,

please contact Fatima Fulks at

ffulks@springgardenacademy.org

or by calling 215-226-1000.

 

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

RSVP for NGM Partnership Dinner!

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

NGM Partnership Dinner

Saturday, October 10th at 7 pm

Resurrection Life Church

 

Don’t forget to RSVP!

Please respond to this email or contact 215-226-1000

and RSVP by this Friday, September 25th!

 

Cost is $40/person.

Payments can be made online at

http://nextgenministries.us/donations.html or in person.

 

We look forward to sharing dinner and our vision with you!

 

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

E-bulletin 9/22/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

The other night I watched a documentary on the Hubble telescope and was amazed by the pictures of far-reaching stars, planets, and galaxies. I am humbled as I consider the power of God and how he maintains and orders the galaxies. As we consider God’s work, a strong case can be made from both creation and the Bible concerning the “order” and “organization” of God. We live with the consistency of day and night and the cycles of the seasons. From the beginning of Genesis 1:1, God takes the chaos of darkness and brings order through light and life. How does this relate to you? As a follower of Jesus, we invite the order and discipline of God to replace our chaos. His power of “let there be light” floods our inner darkness with his light of salvation. Now, instead of growing wild weeds, we cooperate with Jesus in growing the precious fruit of the Spirit. This requires attention and diligence on our part, as we yield our thoughts and actions to the Lord. Order is needed both personally and corporately. In the Book of Titus, the Apostle Paul wrote to Titus, expressing the need for Titus to help organize the churches on the island of Crete. He said, “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking…” (Titus 1:5a, NKJV). So, we see here that “order” is not contrary to Spirit life, but helps us to experience the life of God. Organization and structure are needed for healthy churches, and for healthy believers. Show me a follower of Jesus who develops prayer and Bible reading each day, and you will almost always discover someone who is growing good fruit in their life with God. Group Bible studies, church services, and involvement in ministry are not “merits” which impress God, but are rather our ordered response to the Bible’s teaching. We order our lives, not as an attempt to become a child of God, but because we are his children!  Self-discipline and order in our daily routines demonstrate our love for God and his people. As “president” of your own life, may you govern yourself wisely!

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

TUESDAY, 7:00 PM Love In Action– meet at LOVE Park.

THURSDAY, 7-8:15 PM, Adult Bible Studies at Highway Tabernacle.

FRIDAY, SGA Closed.

SUNDAY, services at both churches will continue as normal even with the Papal visit.

SUNDAY, SEPT 27, 9:15-9:45 AM, Open Door Café open at Highway Tabernacle.

SUNDAY, SEPT 27, 10:30-11:30 AM, Sunday morning prayer at Resurrection Life Church.

Upcoming…

Don’t forget to plan ahead for the Next Generation Ministries Annual Partnership Weekend, October 9-11, 2015. Meet our children, learn about various ministries, see a Bible quiz meet in action, enjoy a Saturday evening dinner ($40; please RSVP by September 25), and pray and dream with us!

Please contact 215-226-1000 to RSVP.

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

Hope4Philly: THIS Saturday!

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

Hope4Philly Is This Saturday!

 

Want to see change in our communities?

Be part of the change!

 

Come join us in North Philadelphia (address below) as we partner with churches

in the area to bless people with the love of Christ and practical acts of service!

 

Can you…

*Help run a registration table?

*Distribute bags of groceries or clothing?

*Prepare/serve lunch?

*Pray with people?

*Help lead activities with children?

*Beautify the neighborhood?

*Provide financially for the event?

 

Volunteers are asked to be at the event from 8am-5pm

(or as much time as they can manage).

Please contact Nicole at this email or by calling 215-563-9192

if interested in volunteering.

 

 

 

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

 

E-bulletin 9/15/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

The Lord Jesus is the head of his church! Sometimes things happen in the life of a local church body that seems to shake it up. During the past month, Highway has experienced the sudden departure of some key people. Roland and Thecla (and family) are now living in Harrisburg, PA, as they follow the will of God in preparing for ministry. And just last week, Pieter Ginting returned home to Indonesia after hearing the news of his father’s death. These precious people will be sorely missed! It’s easy to ask, “God what are you doing?” As I have prayed and thought about these situations, I must first say that events like this happen in every church. People feel called away, and people move back home. There’s no fault anywhere here. As a church, we are called to love, invest, and send out whoever God sends to us for however long. Another truth we must consider is the timing of God. He provides what we need at just the right time. In the absence of these wonderful people, God is raising up others to “fill the gap”. Our own Edwin Diaz has stepped forward and is willing to serve the Lord and Highway as the head usher (Roland’s former position). And this past Sunday a Temple student, DJ, stepped forward to play the bass guitar (Pieter’s spot). DJ also came to Highway on Labor Day for several hours (along with Elijah Afrifa) to familiarize himself with the sound system. A good friend of DJ, whose name is Eddie, will also be coming to Highway and helping as the Lord directs. The right people at the right time…God shows his provision and blessings, just when we need them most! More than at any time, Highway Tabernacle and Resurrection Life needs you. Would you ask God how and where he would have you invest yourself in his work? Your family and work places are the primary places of your investments, but God also calls each of us, as family members, to serve and build up one another. 1 Corinthians 12:27 says, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” Our vision remains…to build a family in order to transform a community. God is helping us and you are a part of it!

 

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

TUESDAY, 6:30 PM, Hope 4 Philly Planning Meeting at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.

THURSDAY, 7-8:15 PM, Adult Bible Study at Highway Tabernacle.

FRIDAY, SGA Closes at 12:30 PM at Resurrection Life Church.

FRIDAY, 6 PM, Hope 4 Philly Volunteer Rally at Faith Assembly of God (1926 Margaret St., Philadelphia).

SATURDAY, SEPT 19, 10AM-3PM, Hope 4 Philly Nicetown/Tioga Event.

SUNDAY, SEPT 20, 9:15-9:45 AM, Open Door Café open at Highway Tabernacle.

SUNDAY, SEPT 20, 10:30-11:30 AM, Visitors’ Welcome Breakfast at Resurrection Life Church.

SUNDAY, SEPT 20, 6PM, Submerge Worship Night at Highway Tabernacle.

 

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

E-bulletin 9/08/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

A Muslim man grew up around Christians, but no one shared the Gospel of Jesus with him for many years. He gave his life to Christ when he was older and made this observation: either Christians don’t care that much about others, or they don’t really believe what Jesus and the Bible says about heaven and hell. Ouch! I had to examine my own heart and ask, “Do I truly believe in Jesus and actively share my faith”? Too many Christians look at “witnessing” as a duty to be done only when absolutely necessary. In our cultural climate, we are afraid that sharing our faith in Jesus will get us in trouble or cause others to reject us. The Apostle Paul, when writing a short letter to his friend Philemon, said, “I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ” (Philemon v6). There are many ways to be active in sharing our faith. Usually, I don’t share my faith with someone the first time I meet them, especially if I know I will see them again. I want others to get to know me a little, so that when they discover I follow Jesus, there will be greater credibility. The best witness we can be for Jesus is by first living a godly, consistent life. This doesn’t mean we keep silent, but that we recognize the power of “showing” Christ before speaking for him. Sometimes in sharing Jesus, God will lead us to others, and sometimes he will lead others to us. Either way, we need to be prepared. Have a Bible nearby. Practice telling your story (or testimony) to others. Learn where the verses are which clearly show the way of salvation. The more we share our faith, the more our life takes on the sense of “mission”. In fact, to follow Jesus means we also embrace his mission. Furthermore, Paul (in Philemon) connects our sharing the faith with growing in our understanding of “every good thing we have in Christ”. Instead of diminishing us, sharing Jesus with others increases our understanding and gives us greater insight into the good things of God! Most of all, sharing Jesus with another may result in their salvation and eternity with Christ! Would you pray right now for Jesus to lead you to share him with someone?

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

TUESDAY, First day of school at SGA at Highway Tabernacle.

TUESDAY, 6:30 PM, Hope 4 Philly Planning Meeting at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.

TUESDAY, 6:30 PM, Love In Action– meet at Highway Tabernacle, 7:00 PM—convene at LOVE Park.

WEDNESDAY, First day of school at SGA at Resurrection Life Church.

THURSDAY, 7-8:15 PM, Adult Bible Study at Highway Tabernacle.

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

FRIDAY, 6 PM JBQ/BQ Scrimmage at Resurrection Life Church.

SUNDAY, SEPT 13, 9:15-9:45 AM, Open Door Café open at Highway Tabernacle.

SUNDAY, SEPT 13, 10:30-11:30 AM, Sunday morning prayer at Resurrection Life Church.

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org

 

 

E-bulletin 9/1/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

There are few thoughts that comfort me more than this: the Creator of the universe is my Father! Sometimes life spins out of control with its multitude of tasks and demands. What brings me back to peace (and sanity!) is knowing that my Father is the greatest, and knows how to make all things work together for my good. Truly, he is a good Father! The Bible mentions  “father” over 1000 times, and in the New Testament, John’s Gospel mentions father more than any other NT book (109 times, in the NIV). Let’s see what John says about the Father.

 

* The Father is seeking us.

            “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” John 4:23

* The Father is never asleep or away.

            Jesus said, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 5:17

* The Father sustains us daily with his presence and provision.

            Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.” John 6:32

* The Father honors those who honor Jesus.

            “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” John 12:26

* The Father loves us.

            “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” John 14:21

 

As brothers and sisters in Jesus we are never alone! We can talk to our Father any time and any place. We can enjoy his constant, faithful presence knowing that he loves us and will take care of us, no matter what we go through. I pray these thoughts of your Father bring joy to your heart and encouragement in your daily challenges.

 

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

TUESDAY, 6:30 PM, Hope 4 Philly Planning Meeting at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.

THURSDAY, 7-8:15 PM, Adult Bible Study fall kickoff at Highway Tabernacle. (Child care provided.)

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

SUNDAY, SEPT 6, 9:15-9:45 AM, Open Door Café open at Highway Tabernacle.

SUNDAY, SEPT 6, 10:30-11:30 AM, Sunday morning prayer at Resurrection Life Church.

 

Upcoming…

JBQ/BQ Scrimmage Night

Friday, September 11, 2015, 6 PM at RLC

Pizza, Games, Friends, and Quizzing (2nd-12th grade)


Adult volunteers are needed!

Learn how to support us during the quizzing season.

 

 

 

Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org

Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

You can now help support our school, Spring Garden Academy, when you use Amazon Smile. We are listed under Highway Mission Tabernacle. Every time an order is placed through Amazon Smile, a donation will be made to help our children in Philadelphia.

 

Here is our link to Amazon Smile.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1365244

 

Weekly Schedules

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

 

 

If you are having trouble viewing the E-Bulletin or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an email to: Office@HighwayTabernacle.org