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3/19/20

Ready to Reason

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15b When Tessa and Russ Hubbard saw the announcement for the Ready to Reason growth course, they both immediately circled it and signed up together. Their hope was to walk into conversation with their non-Christian family and friends with more confidence. Jesus is at the center of their lives, but they struggled to support the reason for their hope with... Read More
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3/12/20

All Worship Services Moved Online This Sunday

Highland Park Pres Family, As Bryan explains in the above video, we are moving our worship services online only , and all gatherings and events at Highland Park Presbyterian Church are being temporarily postponed . This takes effect today, Thursday, March 12, and will remain the current plan for the foreseeable future. What does this mean for you? Worship online with us this Sunday. Bookmark hppres.org/live and go there this Sunday morning at 8:45, 10, or 11:15 am to... Read More
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3/11/20

Lament

Week 3 What are you learning through Lent? How have your readings, prayers, or fasting challenged or encouraged you as you follow Jesus? Lament is not about getting things off your chest. It’s about casting your anxieties upon God and trusting him with them. Mere complaining indicates a lack of intimacy with God. Because lament is a form of prayer, lament transforms our cries and complaints into worship.  Anyone can complain, and practically everyone does. Christians can... Read More
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3/11/20

COVID-19 and Highland Park Pres - All Wednesday night and other mid-week activities at Highland Park Pres are being canceled

Highland Park Pres Family, Our church is called to care for our congregation in all respects, including the physical well-being of our church family. Over the past few weeks the leadership of Highland Park Pres has been monitoring COVID-19 developments and preparing to take action in the event of the virus appearing in our community.  Although there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our extended Highland Park Pres family, there have been presumptive positive cases in our... Read More
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3/11/20

Neema Huruma

When AB Aston’s daughter asked her to come along on a trip to Kenya in 2014, she was nervous about what all that entailed. Africa is so far away, and the logistic of lodging, food, and safety swirled in her mind. But, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and go.  As the HP Pres team pulled into the driveway of the Imbirikani Girls’ School, AB’s heart was instantly warmed by the girls running towards them in welcome. This school is dedicated to equipping girls... Read More
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3/4/20

Better Than Disney

On a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, Cathleen Holmes and her two 10-year-old girls, Sophia and Addison, had an experience they will never forget. Immersed in the community, building relationships with locals, and sharing the love of Jesus, the Holmes family experienced the world through a lens different than their day-to-day Dallas life.  “It was a lot more fun than I expected,” Addison admits. “I didn’t realize the amount of joy I would feel while... Read More
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3/4/20

Life and Death

WEEK 2 What have you learned through Lent? How have your readings, prayers, or fasting challenged or encouraged you as you follow Jesus? Scripture Lent is a time of particular focus on life and death—the coming of life and the curse of sin, death, and evil in us, our relationships, and our world. The Psalms, as Eugene Peterson writes, “give us the equipment for our souls.” In other words, they teach and form us spiritually. This week’s Scripture is ... Read More
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3/3/20

Session Update – February 2020

The Session of Highland Park Presbyterian Church is the ruling body of our congregation, charged with governance, overseeing the Church’s spiritual health, and guiding its mission for Christ in the world. In order to better do this, the Session communicates frequently with the congregation of HP Pres to report its decisions and activities. You can visit the Elders page (hppres.org/elders) to see other updates from the Session and to send messages to our Elders and pastors. February... Read More
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2/25/20

Welcoming Steve McClean

In the no-stoplight town of Argyle, New York, Steve and Kim McLean served Argyle Presbyterian Church faithfully for nearly thirty-three years. Steve worked as the lead pastor, making a home of this church family. They raised their four children among those walls and invested their whole hearts into the life and love of the 200 person congregation.  When it was time for Steve’s scheduled three-month sabbatical, the couple ventured to Dallas to be near their daughter, son-in-law,... Read More
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2/25/20

Early Days of Lent

Week 1 WHAT IS LENT? The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are at the very heart of Christianity. The good news of the gospel is that God has acted in history to conquer evil and reconcile sinners to himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Lent is first and foremost about the gospel making its way deeper into our lives. Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate the death (Good Friday) and resurrection (Easter Sunday) of Jesus. It is... Read More
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2/19/20

Ash Wednesday

The season of Lent begins with a day called Ash Wednesday. We invite you to join us at one of this year's services on  Feb. 26, at 12 or 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Ash Wednesday gets that name from the ashes that are used during the service.  All throughout the Bible ashes are a symbol of death. They’re a symbol of our mortality which we believe is a consequence. It’s a judgment because of our sin.  Over the years of church tradition, the... Read More
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2/12/20

Uniquely Gifted

In 2015, Emily Scates taught a classroom of elementary kids about the power of God’s redemptive love. As the class ended, a friend of Emily’s, Lauren Eastburn, approached her saying: “You’re gifted uniquely as a preacher and teacher, and I see this in you.” Lauren encouraged Emily to continue to cultivate this gifting that came so clearly from the Lord. This moment would prove to be pivotal in Emily’s life with Christ, and she has since followed God’s... Read More
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2/6/20

A Neighborhood Impact

Alendra Lyons had not lived in South Dallas since 1980, when she graduated from Skyline High School. She had moved all over the city, landing, for a while, in Greenway Parks, the verdant neighborhood bordering the Park Cities. Lyons, now 58, went home because she needed a place to lay her head for a while. And she discovered, yes, the neighborhood of her childhood had become broken, blighted. The streets, once quiet, had been claimed by sellers of drugs and makers of violence; the houses,... Read More
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1/29/20

A Tangible Difference in Our City

The halls of Dunbar Elementary rustle with the echoes of children rushing to their classrooms. A few times a week, a group from Highland Park Pres meet students in a room upstairs with scattered tables and book cases overflowing with exciting reads. When the clock strikes 11:30, third graders scurry into this room to find their Reading Buddy and explore the pages of a new book. This has become a highlight of their school days as they excitedly ask when the next Reading Buddies time will be. ... Read More
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1/22/20

Starting Point

“I believe I was at a Starting Point,” Lilly Sigrist described as she wrapped up Starting Point. The course is a three-week class about how to be involved at Highland Park Pres, experience what it’s like to be part of a small group, and have an opportunity to become a member of our church. She stumbled upon the course at a pivotal time in her life, one where she was questioning her life’s purpose and relationship with God. Growing up, church was a egregious... Read More
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1/15/20

Real Life Grace

Hunter Rees had long held an adoration for his Jewish faith. Studying Hebrew and diving into the rich tradition of Judaism was something that never ceased to excite him. As he continued to study, he found himself drawn to the the New Testament and the story of a Jewish man named Jesus. When he moved to Dallas, a friend connected him with a local pastor to discuss more of what the New Testament entailed. He was invited to Alpha, an opportunity to explore life, faith, and God in a friendly,... Read More
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1/8/20

Celebrating Jesus Together

Due to the damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes that hit many parts of our city causing severe destruction, Primera Iglesia Bautista, the First Mexican Baptist Church of Dallas, was shook with the reality of this disastrous storm. Many families in their church body were forced to move to new areas, floundering to find a new normal during the chaotic aftermath.  Our Disaster Relief team has been in communication with Pastor Ricardo Brambila about how we can best support our... Read More
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12/20/19

Transformed

When Dr. Wang moved to the United States, he never would have guessed that it would bring a monumental change to his life. In China, he and his family never attended church. He didn’t believe in God, but figured there was a distant creator far from his reach. Within the first week of living in Dallas, he had a conversation about heaven—something he never thought much of before. This started to get him thinking about why people believe in God, and even pray to him.  Seeking... Read More
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12/19/19

Fount Board + Table

The Bible is riddled with scenes of feasts. Whether to celebrate, to mourn, or to worship, there is something holy about breaking bread with God’s people. This communal act makes space for vulnerability, making individual experiences intertwine as stories are shared. Olivia Genthe encounters this firsthand in her business, Fount Table + Board. She and her husband, Ryan, started this concept to share local and unique food experiences with others through, what they call, grazing tables.... Read More
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12/18/19

Treasures of Hope

As Christmas is near, many Dallas families fret over the weighty expectations that come with the holiday season. Between gift giving and grocery bills, the costs of Christmas can quickly stack up leaving many parents afraid that they cannot give their children the Christmas morning they’ve dreamed of. Dallas Leadership Foundation, one of our ministry partners, recognizes these stresses and aims to not only help, but empower these families with Treasures of Hope. This seasonal store offers... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 12/18/19
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