One Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 21
Reading for Today–April 21 Joshua 22:21-23:16 Luke 20:27-47 Psalm 89:14-37 Proverbs 13:17-19
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One Year Bible Post from Chris Smith Reading for Today: Joshua 21:1-22:20, Luke 20:1-26
Continue readingNote from Chris Smith: April 20, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills: Mister Rogers once said, “My mother used to say, a long time ago, whenever there would be any real catastrophe. . .she would say, ‘Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers–just on the sidelines.’ That’s why I think if news programs could make a
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 19
Reading for Today–April 19 Joshua 19:1-20:9 Luke 19:28-48 Psalm 88:1-18 Proverbs13:12-14 Some estimate that as many as one-third of the 150 Psalms fall into the category of Lament. The writer cries out to God and at some point he (most likely) comes to his senses and proclaims trust in God.
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 18
Reading for Today–April 18 Joshua 16:1-18:28 Luke 19:1-27 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 13:11 Zacchaeus is described as very rich in the text and the crowd says he is a notorious sinner. When Jesus invites himself over for lunch, the wee little man replies, “I will give half my wealth to the
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 17
Reading for Today–April 17 Joshua 15:1-63 Luke 18:18-43 Psalm 86:1-17 Proverbs 13:9-10 “Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise.” Proverbs 13:10 Vicki and I were having a conversation not too long ago. We were talking about the Enneagram–the current rage–and how our numbers were similar and different.
Continue readingWorship and Sermon for April 19, 2020
Watch with others, Sunday at 8:30am, on our Facebook page. What does God see in you? This Sunday we begin a new journey we are calling “In His Sight.” Together we will search the New Testament letter of Ephesians with an eye for noticing what God sees in us when
Continue readingStan Smith’s Bible Class for April 19, 2020
Stan Smith’s Bible Class for April 19, 2020
Continue readingLife Group Lesson for April 19, 2020
“Empowered” Life Group Lesson Ephesians 1:15-23 April 19, 2020 OPEN: What are some of the physically darkest moments that you have ever experienced, the kind where it is hard to see your hand in front of your face? (a cave, a dark field in the middle of nowhere?) Ephesians 1:15-23
Continue readingElders’ Note: April 19, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills, “Go ye now in peace and know that the love of God will guide you.” We missed the Lipscomb Academy Chorus concert this spring because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Their closing song has traditionally been Joyce Elaine Eilers’ “Go Ye Now in Peace.” It would have been
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 16
Reading for Today–April 16 Joshua 13:1-14:15 Luke 18:1-17 Psalm 85:1-13 Proverbs 13:7-8 Caleb comes to Joshua with a request. He wants the hill country of Hebron that had been promised to him years ago. Despite the fact that he is 85, he says “I am as strong now as I
Continue readingChildren’s Moment for April 19, 2020
This week’s children’s moment will be based on the story of the wise and foolish builders from Matthew 7. We have included a few extra resources should you like to dig deeper into this story. • Coloring Sheet: we like this one, but there are lots of options online. Older
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Global Missions Spotlight: World Christian Broadcasting
World Christian Broadcasting This ministry continues to share the Gospel over shortwave radio all over the world in several languages. Please pray that their message is a light in the darkness of the current isolation so many people are experiencing during this pandemic. World Christian Broadcasting Day of Prayer &
Continue readingNote from Chris Smith: April 15, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills, A preacher friend of mine passed away yesterday. He was in his early 90’s. John Simpson was a good man. Great sense of humor, kind, loyal, and always encouraging to me. When time comes for the funeral service, no more than 10 will gather. There will be
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 15
Reading for Today–April 15 Joshua 11:1-12:24 Luke 17:11-37 Psalm 84:1-12 Proverbs 13:5-6 The Gospel reading today has the famous story of Jesus healing the ten lepers and yet only one returns to say thank you. Fred Craddock tells a story about a preacher who was haranguing his congregation about their
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 14
Reading for Today–April 14 Joshua 9:3-10:43 Luke 16:19-17:10 Psalm 83:1-18 Proverbs 13:4 Psalm 83 is not the most flagrant of the Imprecatory Psalms. That designation goes to Psalm 137 and the famous line about babies. But Psalm 83 is enough to make us stand up and take notice. “O my
Continue readingHHYG Missions Fern and Begonia Sale
Support HHYG Missions during our Church Wide Fern and Begonia Sale! Money raised will be put toward HHYG mission trips. Please contact Margie Taylor by Wednesday, April 22 to place your order. The ferns and begonias will be delivered to the church sometime later that week for you to pick up. No teens will
Continue readingNote from Chris Smith: April 13, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills, I have cried at church the last two Sundays. Sitting in my den with my wife and son on Sunday, even knowing what was coming ahead of time, I still teared up two weeks in a row. One week it was the singing, the next week the
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 13
Reading for Today–April 13 Joshua 7:16-9:2 Luke 16:1-18 Psalm 82:1-8 Proverbs 13:2-3 At this stage of life, when I see something new in the scriptures, I assume I may have actually seen it before but have since forgotten it. I have certainly noticed this when I prepare sermons and look
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