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11/8/18

What to Pray for this Week - Nov. 8

How incredible it is that we have a God we can talk with — and that is what prayer is! At HP Pres, we believe prayer makes a difference in our lives, and in the lives of others. Take a few minutes today to talk with God using the Scripture and prayers below. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.   Proverbs 3:5-6 As we lean on the Lord and trust him with... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 11/8/18
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11/8/18

I Am Who I Say I Am

“I always had said that I’d never go on the same trip twice, but when I went to Israel, I took it back,” Christina Miller describes. Christina and Tobin Miller first went to Israel about 15 years ago— they were accompanied by their lifelong mentors, Dr. and Mrs. Hannah, that showed them the importance of these incredibly historical places. They explored biblical sights and Miller admits that reading God’s word has been transformative since seeing the settings... Read More
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11/1/18

What to Pray for this Week - Nov. 1

How incredible it is that we have a God we can talk with — and that is what prayer is! At HP Pres, we believe prayer makes a difference in our lives, and in the lives of others. Take a few minutes today to talk with God using the Scripture and prayers below. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.  Ephesians 2:22 Following the Scripture and groundbreaking of our Transform Initiative, please pray: We be transformed... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 11/1/18
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10/25/18

What to Pray for This Week - Oct. 25

How incredible it is that we have a God we can talk with — and that is what prayer is! At HP Pres, we believe prayer makes a difference in our lives, and in the lives of others. Take a few minutes today to talk with God using the Scripture and prayers below. Then Jesus came to them and said,  “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 10/25/18
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10/24/18

October Session Update

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. ... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 10/24/18
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10/22/18

Bright Green Bows

As guests drive up to HP Pres, three little girls jump up and down eagerly to show visitors where they should go. Their bright green bows bounce on top of their heads, and their most favorite responsibility is placing welcome cards on the windshields of the guests’ cars. They giggle together when they see the looks when families find the special surprise. Kendall, Sheridan, and Lucy started serving when their parents signed up for the Start Here team. What started as a tag-along... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 10/22/18
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10/17/18

A Family of Faith

Dr. Qi was successful by the world’s standards— a high-paying job, a wife who just received her PhD from Columbia, and two sons that were thriving in school— what more could he want? While his friends at Highland Park Pres consistently invited him and his family to church a few blocks from his house, he politely declined. There were much better things to do than attend church. Unexpectedly, Dr. Qi’s picturesque life would soon feel as if it were crumbling. While his... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 10/17/18
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10/11/18

Jesus Is The Way

Taking time away from the busyness of everyday life, a group from HP Pres traveled to a small village in Spain where pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago rest from their soul-searching journey. The team invites in voyagers to have a hot meal in the midst of the 500-mile long trek. One night a couple of Frenchmen stumbled into the dinner a few minutes late— Valerie and Kent Krause took note of these men, but assumed that they missed the opportunity to have a valuable conversation with... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 10/11/18
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10/3/18

Called To Lead

When Buff Amis first heard about the plans for a church plant in Old East Dallas, her attention was immediately grabbed. Buff’s passion for Reconciliation Outreach, an HP Pres ministry partner in East Dallas, matched a central theme of Peak Street Church’s vision, and the fact that she was familiar with the neighborhood only confirmed that God was drawing her to the idea of helping with this church plant. Soon after feeling the pull of the Holy Spirit in her heart, Buff and her... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 10/3/18
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9/27/18

A Heart For Justice

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Posted by Communications Ministry at 9/27/18
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9/26/18

September Session Update

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. ... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 9/26/18
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9/19/18

Iron Sharpens Iron

Between the 12 men in Dan Strodel’s group who meet on at Ascent on Tuesday mornings, there are about 30 children, a handful of businesses, and a community that is dedicated to encouraging one another in the celebrations and concerns. Dan has been dedicated to this group since before Ascent’s launch almost five years ago. Each one of them comes from varying backgrounds but all have a desire to pursue God in every aspect of their lives whether it be in their career, marriage, or... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 9/19/18
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9/13/18

The Merciful

Yesterday, I exercised my civic privilege of reporting for jury duty. (Did you know that you're offered a free DART ride when you're summoned for jury duty? Riding the bus to the municipal building downtown made me thankful for our public transit system in Dallas—it was great!) As I waited in that courtroom, I couldn’t help but think about the sermon passage I’d been studying all week: “ Blessed are the merciful... ”  Matthew 5:7 . Imagine a judge... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 9/13/18
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9/13/18

It's All Jesus

“I work out with his dad at Cross Fit,” Ryan Smith laughed right before his interview. He didn’t yet know Riter White’s dad all that well, but he was encouraged to be asked to serve as Riter’s  confirmation  mentor. Ryan was concerned though about the weight of responsibility. Sharing his personal faith so intensely with someone outside of his family was new territory, but Ryan was encouraged to step out of his comfort... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 9/13/18
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9/6/18

Completing a Journey

This Sunday marks the completion of a year long discipleship journey, called Confirmation, for 55 students at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. They have grown in their faith through mentoring, mission, and the study of God's Word. This weekend they will go public with their trust in Jesus, becoming fully fledged covenant partners of our church. A primary goal of our church is preparing the next generation to lead in God’s kingdom. I hope you can join us for worship Sunday as... Read More
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9/6/18

Anchored in Christ

Brandi Hull was in a season of serious instability, but she felt a nudge from the Lord to take the risk of stepping out of her comfort zone and into community. When she heard of Anchor, she decided to follow the Lord’s leading and try out this women’s Bible study. Upon arrival, she immediately felt a wave of peace—the hospitality of the women encouraged her to feel comfortable. She was seated at a table with women from all ages and backgrounds, and she quickly learned that... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 9/6/18
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8/30/18

Upside Down Blessing

I was meeting yesterday with some longtime elders in our church, and one of them asked me: “Why is the sermon series on the Beatitudes called Upside Down? What does that mean?” In an effort to answer this question, we started to rewrite Jesus’ blessings in a way that our world might more quickly recognize as #blessed. Blessed are the self-confident, for they can build their own kingdom. Blessed are those don’t take life too seriously, for they have a lot more fun.... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 8/30/18
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8/30/18

August Session Update

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. August... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 8/30/18
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8/29/18

The Power of Hope

This summer a group of our Highland Park Students traveled to Jamaica to help with home construction. During their time there, they visited an infirmary— a place that held the ill outcasts of the parish. Many of the students were apprehensive about this visit, but their anxieties were immediately put to rest when the patients greeted them with wide smiles and vulnerability as many patients shared their life stories. Blake Hudspeth talked with a man named George, who was a taxi driver... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 8/29/18
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8/23/18

Three Things To Be Excited About

Summer can often be an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and pay attention to what God is doing in our midst. Personally, I am so grateful that as a church you allow me to devote extended time in the summer for study, prayer, and writing. I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the most excited I have ever been about a coming season of life together.  As we jump into this new ministry year together at Highland Park Pres, I’d love to share three things I’m... Read More
Posted by Communications Ministry at 8/23/18
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