One Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 11
Reading for Today–April 11 Joshua 3:1-4:24 Luke 14:7-35 Psalm 80:1-19 Proverbs 12:27-28 “Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God Almighty. Make your face shine down upon us, Only then will we be saved.” Psalm 80:19 The Psalmist is in dire straits. His desperation is so great that he does
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 10
Reading for Today–April 10 Deuteronomy 34:1-Joshua 2:24 Luke 13:22-14:6 Psalm 79:1-13 Proverbs 12:26 “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I have not thought of Lois Narey for several years. She was an older
Continue readingNote from Chris Smith: April 10, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills, We invite the Church to observe a day of prayer and fasting tomorrow, April 11. On this Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter, we bow our heads before the one who can raise the dead. Observe this fast in anyway you like. Then on Easter
Continue readingEaster Sunday – Worship for April 12
As we celebrate Easter this Sunday, we return one last time to the prophet Isaiah and his stirring words in Chapter 25. These words written 2500 years ago are our words too. “He will swallow up death forever, then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
Continue readingStan Smith’s Bible Class: April 12, 2020 Easter
Stan Smith teaches a class for Easter Sunday.
Continue readingChildren’s Moment for Easter: April 12, 2020
Online Resurrection Eggs Resources One of our favorite ways to teach our children about the story of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection is by using Resurrection Eggs. These offer children a wonderful hands-on resource to learn about Jesus’ Resurrection Story. We have some extra large eggs that we use in
Continue readingElders’ Note: April 12, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills: We have all been in places that are dark – so dark that you could hardly see your hand in front of your face. These are places and situations that are unnerving and downright scary. As a child, a time like that can make an impression that
Continue readingLife Group Lesson for April 12, 2020
“Revealed—Conqueror” Life Group Lesson Isaiah 25:1-12 April 12, 2020 OPEN: What kind of person are you? Are you constantly keeping up with the news or are you avoiding it at all costs? Isaiah 25: 1-12 1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 9
Reading for Today–April 9 Deuteronomy 33:1-29 Luke 13:1-21 Psalm 78:65-72 Proverbs 12:25 We search for meaning in events. We wonder why this bad thing happened or why a good thing did not take place. Why is a common question. Asking why is one thing. Thinking you know the answer is
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Global Missions Spotlight: Pearl House in Ghana
Pray for the Pearl House in Ghana. Courtney Garland, the caregivers, and all the Pearls are all required to remain at their home. The Pearl House Academy and Career Center have been closed temporarily. Pray for spirits to remain high, for God’s provision of their needs and of their communities,
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A Note from Family Life Minister, Jim Anderson: I pray you are safely navigating the uncharted waters we are passing through. I want you to know that we are available to walk with you through this time of uncertainty. Currently all of our sessions are through a secure online platform.
Continue readingNote from Chris Smith: April 8, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills, A preacher friend told me this week about walking late at night, praying, and then ultimately weeping in the middle of the street, as he was overcome with God’s goodness. Five minutes later he was screaming at his beloved old dog who was attempting to escape from
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 8
Reading for Today–April 8 Deuteronomy 32:28-52 Luke 12:35-59 Psalm 78:56-64 Proverbs 12:24 “They turned back and were as faithless as their parents had been. They were as useless as a crooked bow.” Psalm 78:57 Reading Psalm 78 is anything but pleasant. In fact it is kind of depressing. All that
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 7
Reading for Today–April 7 Deuteronomy 32:1-32:27 Luke 12:8-34 Psalm 78:32-55 Proverbs 12:21-23 “Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe–no thief can steal it
Continue readingCaregiver Support Group Offered Thursday, April 9 – 6:30PM
Are you providing care for aging parents, spouse, or other family member with special needs? You are not alone and you can find encouragement, understanding, and peer education through this support group led by Robyn Arab, a social worker specializing in older adult care. The Harpeth Hills Caregiver Support Group
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Global Missions Spotlight: Moises Chino in Honduras
Please pray for Moises Chino as he serves God in Tegucigalpa. Honduras is in lockdown due to the pandemic and many grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies are closed. He is providing food and care for many in his church, his neighborhood, and nearby villages. Pray for continued health and
Continue readingNote from Chris Smith: April 6, 2020
Dear Harpeth Hills, Several years ago I was running in a marathon in Huntsville and got into trouble around mile 20. I had hit the wall, and it looked like I was walking or limping the last 6 miles. Then a friend, Mark McInteer, happened to come up beside me.
Continue readingOne Year Bible Post from Chris Smith: April 6
Reading for Today–April 6 Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20 Luke 11:37-12:7 Psalm 78:1-31 Proverbs 12:19-20 “The Lord your God will cleanse your heart and the hearts of all your descendants so that you will love him with all your heart and soul, and so you may live.” Deuteronomy 30:6 Moses makes this grand
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