Hello Highpoint! In light of recent announcements from Governor Abbott, we have decided to make some changes and will again be adding new safety measures to our in-person worship services each Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00am. We will be adhering to the Governor’s Checklist for Churches, and will…
Hello Highpoint!
In light of recent announcements from Governor Abbott, we have decided to make some changes and will again be adding new safety measures to our in-person worship services each Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00am. We will be adhering to the Governor's Checklist for Churches, and will implement the following:
- Limited Capacity Seating. Rows have been removed, and seating will require 2 chairs between families or attendees. In order to best accomplish appropriate capacity requirements, please sign up for the service you would like to attend: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094dacab2da7fa7-worship
- Online Services Continue. For those people who are not comfortable coming to church yet, or those who are high-risk and should not come to church, please know that our online service will continue to be posted,and that we are creating new options in the near future to improve this experience! More details will follow, but know that you are important to us!
- Request to Wear Masks. Although it is not mandatory, please consider wearing a mask to our services to ensure that others in our church family will be as comfortable as possible about returning to our gatherings!
Don't forget: Each week during our online services, we mention several links that you can use to register for events, to give, or to ask for help. Although they are in the video description each week on You Tube, we have now consolidated them here for you as well!
For online giving: http://www.hpf.org/give
Give your tithe securely and easily!
For our welcome form: https://bit.ly/hpf_welcome
Let us know how we may help you!
Join us for our new Summer sermon series through the Book of Proverbs beginning this Sunday, June 14th. It will be an 8 week study through some of the most significant topics in Proverbs, including wisdom, words, humility, obedience, self-control, money, family, and marriage. Hope you can make it!…
Join us for our new Summer sermon series through the Book of Proverbs beginning this Sunday, June 14th. It will be an 8 week study through some of the most significant topics in Proverbs, including wisdom, words, humility, obedience, self-control, money, family, and marriage. Hope you can make it!
New Live Service Options
Because of recent changes in our community, we will also be changing our format on Sunday mornings.
1. We will again be using Sign-up Genius to register for our services. You may make your reservation here....https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094dacab2da7fa7-worship
2. Our seating will be set up to comply with social distancing guidelines.
3. Communion, offering will remain as we have been doing them with no passing and minimal contact.
4. Our cleaning procedures and sanitizing will still be in effect before, in-between services, and after to make sure we are keeping the sanctuary and all high-contact surfaces clean.
5. Will are still not serving coffee/snacks so feel free to bring your own.
6. Families will still worship together at this time.
7. Video services will continue (www.hpf.org/sermons) and we are in the process of setting up a livestream option soon! Please be praying for that to come together smoothly and seamlessly.
If you have any questions about any of this, please email us at: office@hpf.org We are so thankful for our church family and are praying for each of you every week. If you need prayer, counseling, or assistance please fill out our online contact form and someone will get back to you right away. You can find the form here: https://hpf.org/?post_type=form_live_preview&id=17
Hello Highpoint! Each week during our online services, we mention several links that you can use to register for events, to give, or to ask for help. Although they are in the video description each week on You Tube, we have now consolidated them here for you as well! For online giving…
Hello Highpoint!
Each week during our online services, we mention several links that you can use to register for events, to give, or to ask for help. Although they are in the video description each week on You Tube, we have now consolidated them here for you as well!
For online giving: http://www.hpf.org/give
Give your tithe securely and easily!
For our welcome form: https://bit.ly/hpf_welcome
Let us know how we may help you!
To watch our services online: http:///www.hpf.org/sermons
Join us online for our new series, Going for a Walk, a study of the letters of John, beginning on Sunday, 4/16/20. Each Sunday the sermon video will be live at 9:30am on www.hpf.org. Hope you can join us! As we go through the series, we would like to encourage you to literally go f…
Join us online for our new series, Going for a Walk, a study of the letters of John, beginning on Sunday, 4/16/20. Each Sunday the sermon video will be live at 9:30am on www.hpf.org.
Hope you can join us!
As we go through the series, we would like to encourage you to literally go for a walk! On this walk, take photos of what inspires or encourages you and post your favorite photo to our facebook or Instagram using #highpointwashere. If you are not connected with us via social media, you can email us at office@hpf.org and we will post your photo and help you get connected.
Hello church family, You might be wondering why you haven’t heard from me in a week or two, and that’s because my wife and I were enjoying some vacation time in Mexico together when we got the news of what was going on. We returned home late Monday evening and it’s taken me a few days to sort throug…
Hello church family,
You might be wondering why you haven't heard from me in a week or two, and that's because my wife and I were enjoying some vacation time in Mexico together when we got the news of what was going on. We returned home late Monday evening and it's taken me a few days to sort through everything so I apologize for not sending this out sooner! We are back, coronavirus free, and only a little bit sunburned!
First off I'd like to say how thankful I am for our church leadership, our staff and all the other folks who have scrambled to address the needs of our church family, put together services online, and navigate this new normal that we all hope isn't the norm for too long!
Second I'd like to encourage you with these verses from Lamentations 3, that seem to become more relevant with each passing day. "For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not afflict from his heart or grieve the children of men." (Lamentations 3:31-33) This season we're in isn't forever, it's temporary, and the Lord's compassion and steadfast love to us is still seen in the person and work of Jesus Christ. He is ours and we are His, no matter if we are in darkness or light, trials or joy; He is with us even when we can't gather together as the body of Christ, even when we need to practice social distancing, Christ is with us! So take heart church family, be at peace and use this time to Connect, Grow and Go because God has given us this time to rest and reflect
Connect: We are still going to be gathering online as the body of Christ to worship, hear the Word, take communion, give our gifts, etc. The staff have been working on making sure you are able to connect each week by recording our services and making them available to you on the HPF website at: https://hpf.org/sermons (you can listen to the audio or watch the videos, just look for the rectangle shape next to the headphones and it will take you to the video), or you can go to our YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/hpfworshipcenter). We will also post these links to the church facebook group which you can join at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highpointfellowship/
At this time the Trustees, Shepherds and Staff have decided to suspend on-site gatherings for Sunday morning until after April 5th. We are hoping and praying that we are able to gather together for Good Friday and Easter services, but we will keep you informed about any changes in the coming days and weeks.
Grow: I am also so thankful that we launched our RightNow Media platform at the beginning of March. This will allow our folks to spend time as family and individuals studying God's Word and "Growing" in their faith together by using the resources found on www.rightnowmedia.org. If you are not already enrolled through Highpoint for your free account, simply email office@hpf.org and you will receive an email invitation to sign up for RightNow Media.
I would encourage you to jump into some of the studies there, and maybe even partner up with some friends from church and do a study together! You can download the app and watch it on your TV, computer, tablet or phone. (https://support.rightnowmedia.org/hc/en-us/articles/115004838903?flash_digest=4a985c18f5c7835649fe8c5ba9bf53161f51f117) There are tons of options for everyone, including kids so don't miss out.
There are even some special devotionals from Dan and TW for the kids and youth that can be found here: http://bit.ly/hpfyouthkids
Go: How can we "Go" when we aren't supposed to be around people? Well, we have two forms that you can fill out online that will help us know who we need to "Go" to and who can "Go"! If you have any needs, your church family would love to serve you, we can pick up groceries, run errands, or bring you a meal if need be. Just click below and fill out this form to let us know of any needs you may have:
bit.ly/hpfcovneed
And if you want to be on the team that helps meet some of these needs you can click here to fill out the form to let us know that you’d like to help others during this time (specifics can be explained on the form).
bit.ly/hpfcovvol
As your pastor, I am here for you. Your church family is here for you. If you would like to chat, text or email, you can reach me at: 951-537-7261 or at: brandon@hpf.org. Let's use this opportunity to shine the light of Jesus into our communities, by being a people of hope and peace, not living in fear or worry, but trusting that our God is good and He is in control!
We love and miss being with all y'all, and I am reminded of how precious a gift it is to gathering together as the family of God, and am looking forward to the day we are able to do so again (we're praying it's soon!)
Until then, may "the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." (2 Corinthians 13:14)
Grace and peace,
Brandon
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Brandon McCaughey
Lead Pastor
Church Office: (512) 260-5449