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 readingThis 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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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 readingDear 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 readingSupport 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 readingDear 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 readingDear 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 readingAs 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 teaches a class for Easter Sunday.
Continue readingOnline 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 readingDear 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 reading“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
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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,
Continue readingA 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 readingDear 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 readingAre 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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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 readingDear 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 readingReading 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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