Hello!

This week, August 9, 2020 we meet again outdoors behind our Big White House under the shade of the jacaranda trees.  

Of course the chairs are set apart for social distancing and we haveice cold water available.  Come join us next week if you couldn't make it this week.

COVID-19 Protocols in Our Church

we sanitze it after each service...
social distance amongst congregants...
require a face mask...
and remind folks if they feel sick, then they should stay home...

We continue covet your prayers at this time.

Again, this weekend we have prepared a worship page for you that includes...
Thursday Night's Bible Study Powerpoint AND the Zoom meeting recording.  (Harvey remembered to push the "record" button this time.  

The Children's Sunday School Lesson from Mrs. Denise...

some great YouTube versions of Christian Hymns and contemporary songs...

And for the main message by Pastor Harvey, we continue the amazing story of love and redemption from the Book of Ruth; this week is Chapter 2. 

We hope this continues to bless you and draws you closer to God.

Remember, Denise and I are a phone call away if you want to pray together or just chat.  (Also remember that God is NOT far away, He has promised that He would never leave us - can I get an "Amen"!) 

Please feel free to share this page with others; friends, family, strangers, enemies, etc. (we ALL need Christ! - Amen!)

And don't forget to comment below about anything that we can help you with.
Or any conversation you would like to start.

Thanks for all of your support!
For Him and His Kingdom,
Pastors Harvey & Denise

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2020-07-23-30 Adult Mid Week Bible Study
 led by Albert Faust
The Sin of Hypocrisy - Matthew 23:23-39

What does it mean to be a hypocrate?
Are YOU a hypocrate if you "miss the mark" of living the Christian life?
Find out from this week's Adult Mid Week Bible Study

If you missed it, the class was recorded and is posted below.  
Hope to see you in future classes.  

If you are NOT part of our on-line Thursday Night Bible Study, you can take care of that now.  

Two easy ways to join.  Each week we will send the ZOOM link via text and email. 

1.  Just text the word "Bible" on your cell phone to 323-310-9982

or

2.  Click the button below

Children's Sunday School by Mrs. Denise
Jonah Tries to Run Away from God - Jonah 1-4

Hey Kiddos -

Join Mrs. Denise this week in prayer, song and the TRUE story of of Johan and how God used a giant fish to get His word to people that needed to hear it!

Love is patient, love is kind  - I Corinthias 13:4

And Now It's Time to Worship Christ

Nothing But the Blood
David Wesley Virtual Choir

Standing on the Promises
Alan Jackson

Are You Washed in the Blood?
Antrim Mennonite Choir

A well-known Christian hymn written by Elisha A. Hoffman in 1878.
Sung in the video by the Antrim Mennonite Choir, from their album 'Amazing Grace.' 

Because He Lives
sung by - Soew Rose

Song - Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow
Artist - Soew Rose
Licensed to YouTube by TuneCore; UMPI, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., Capitol CMG Publishing, and 8 Music Rights Societies

2020-08-02 - Ruth 2 - In the Fields of Boaz

On My Knees
 Jaci Velasquez

Song - On My Knees
Artist - Jaci Velasquez
Album - Heavenly Place
Licensed to YouTube by - Curb Records (on behalf of Word); AMRA, LatinAutor - UMPG, ASCAP, PEDL, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, UMPI, CMRRA, Kobalt Music Publishing, LatinAutor, Warner Chappell, and 19 Music Rights Societies

Again, Denise and I are available for prayer.

In Christ,

Pastor Harvey

Here is the Thanksgiving message from Bishop William (Bill) Cruver from 1994!  

I know we are a few months away from Thanksgiving, but as I mentioned in an earlier post, I am not uploading these messages in any particular order, just as we find them.  And of course, as we find them, we want to preserve them as quickly as possible.  

Here in this message, Bill gives us a few humorous stories from his childhood memories (including spilling a glass of water on his brother, Bob when he was sound asleep!)

Also you will hear Bill do one of his favorite things;  that is inviting other people up to tell their stories!  

Bill had a way of making you feel like you were the only one in the room that he was paying attention to, both when he was with a small group or preaching to many folks at once (as in this church service).  

In this message we will also hear why you don't want to buy a live goose on the morning of Thanksgiving - but I'll let you discover that for yourself in the message.

Remember, as stated, when I upload them, they are in no particular order;  just as I find them and transfer them to digital format.  However, I have tagged them with pertinent keywords for the search bar.

Feel free to comment below!

Enjoy this message and feel free to share on social media or however you would like.

Pastor Harvey
(Bill's Son in Law)
Highland Park Christian Church
August 5, 2020

Hello!

This week, we again, met outdoors behind our Big White House under the shade of the jacaranda trees.  

Of course the chairs were set apart for social distancing and we had ice cold water available.  Come join us next week if you couldn't make it this week.

COVID-19 Protocols in Our Church

we sanitze it after each service...
social distance amongst congregants...
require a face mask...
and remind folks if they feel sick, then they should stay home...

We continue covet your prayers at this time.

Again, this weekend we have prepared a worship page for you that includes...
Thursday Night's Bible Study Powerpoint only - we forgot to recored the meeting (sorry) ...
The Children's Sunday School Lesson from Mrs. Denise...
some great YouTube versions of Christian Hymns and contemporary songs...
Finally a message about the difference between judgement and discernment

We hope this continues to bless you and draws you closer to God. 
Remember, Denise and I are a phone call away if you want to pray together or just chat.  (Also remember that God is NOT far away, He has promised that He would never leave us - can I get an "Amen"!) 

Please feel free to share this page with others; friends, family, strangers, enemies, etc. (we ALL need Christ! - Amen!)

And don't forget to comment below about anything that we can help you with.  Or any conversation you would like to start.

Thanks for all of your support!
For Him and His Kingdom,
Pastors Harvey & Denise

-

2020-07-23-30 Adult Mid Week Bible Study
 led by Albert Faust
Jesus the Son of God - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Who was Jesus?  Who did the Jews say Jesus was?
What title did Peter give to Jesus?
Who do WE say Jesus is today?
Find out in this week's Adult Mid Week Bible Study. 

If you missed it, the class was recorded and is posted below.  
Hope to see you in future classes.  

If you are NOT part of our on-line Thursday Night Bible Study, you can take care of that now.  

Two easy ways to join.  Each week we will send the ZOOM link via text and email. 

1.  Just text the word "Bible" on your cell phone to 323-310-9982

or

2.  Click the button below

Children's Sunday School by Mrs. Denise
Ruth, Naomi & Boaz and God's Kindness

Hey Kiddos -

Join Mrs. Denise this week in prayer, song and the TRUE story of Ruth and how God helped her and Naomi through the kindness of Boaz, a good gentleman that owned a farm.

Love is patient, love is kind  - I Corinthias 13:4

And Now It's Time to Worship Christ

Stand Up For Jesus
The Fountain Academy

O How I love Jesus

Jesus Loves Even Me

Wonderful Words of Life

Song -  Wonderful Words of Life
Artist - Islington Baptist Church - Toronto

Here is the Sunday Service as lead by Brother Alfredo Rodriguez...

In case anyone wants to see our service done outdoors.
This includes all the songs that we sang on Sunday.
Also has Mrs. Denise telling us about Operation Christmas Child.

2020-08-02 - Ruth 1 - In the Land of Moab
Pastor Harvey

So a couple of speech corrections in main message..sorry...

1st -  Harvey says that Cinderella had an evil mother-in-law, she was actually her evil step mother...oops...

2nd - Harvey also said that God doesn't always give us what we need and gives us what we want.

In context, God SOMETIMES doesn't give us what we need, because SOMETIMES He allows us to have our wants NOT our needs, because He (God) still respects our free will.

Example - Israel was originally supposed to be a theocracy. But the people wanted a king, even though God knew that a theocracy was best for them, He still allowed them to anoint a king. God respected the free will of Israel, even though it wasn't best for them and God really knew better. 

Hope these clarifications help!  
Please add your comments below and feel free to share to anyone you'd like using our social media "share" buttons below.

Nobody
Casting Crowns

Song - Nobody
Artist - Casting Crowns

Again, Denise and I are available for prayer.

In Christ,

Pastor Harvey