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  A Word From Pastor Trees

  Remember how God revealed his presence to the Israelites so that they would find their way through the desert? God created a pillar of dust by day and a pillar of fire by night! As they walked, there was this swirling noise above the bleating of the sheep and the hooves of the camels. As they walked for miles on end, looking down at the sand that revealed more sand, they could take a look at the pillar of God’s presence and be reminded why they are on this journey – they were from. They were ex-slaves and were no longer in bondage because of God’s grace!

  I don’t think any of us expect God to give us a pillar of fire or a mile high of dust to guide us. That was just one of many expressions of God’s presence. Every Sunday is different! No expression of God’s presence is the same. They are as different as each individual snowflake, as unique and diverse as the sea of people on the face of this earth. Worship pushes us through the desert. When the people of God are truly free, we sing and nothing can restrain us.

  Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD:

  “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. among the gods is like you, O LORD ?  Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?”

  - Exodus 15:1, 11

  Our Worship Arts Ministry offers a wide variety of opportunities for all experience levels. Training and support are provided for those desiring it. Whether it is on stage or behind the scenes, there are opportunities for you to serve in the Worship Arts Ministry at Highland Park. Come find out how you can use your gifts and talents in ways you never imagined!

  For more info click HERE.

  Choir/Worship Band/Drama/Arts

  There are many opportunities available for worship through the many gifts that God gives to us. Singing, playing a musical instrument, dramas, and the arts such as painting can be used in worship services to provide moments of experiencing God. If you are interested in the creative arts program we want to hear from you.  Click here to eMail our staff and get plugged in.

• JT’s Blog

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  • My Role As A Pastor March 2, 2013
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  • Who Am I? February 25, 2013
    These three paintings created by artist, Jayme Serdynski, offered the perfect backdrop to communicate The Great Question of Mark 16 to three audiences in one weekend at Highland Park Nazarene Church. The main idea of the paintings conveyed was that we cannot completely accomplish the ministry of Jesus when His identity centers around our image […]
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  • Archeology and Discipleship: Uncovering A Lost Faith February 6, 2013
    Archeologists are still digging and uncovering the land of the Bible. The middle East is full of excavations managed by explorers of the old world. With brush in hand and the patience of a lion, the archeologists uncover the memories of events told to us in scripture. What an amazing process this must be. There […]
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  • The Ending Was So Predictable January 8, 2013
    Have you ever sat down to watch a movie and find that after 120 minutes, you despise the ending? I’ve actually verbalized a “No!” at the end of movies. You feel as though you have waisted your time. You look over your shoulder to see if the director is there behind you laughing saying, “Gotcha.” […]
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  • Power To Confront December 20, 2012
    There have been times in all our lives in which we have been confronted. Dr. Chic Shaver would call confrontation – “carefrontation”. I prefer to use his term because scripture asks us to “speak the truth in love”. Too often, the truth is spoken, but not always in a loving way. Speaking the truth in […]
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