E-Bulletin June 30, 2014

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Monday, June 30, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

We want life to be easy…good grades without study, finances without work, health without discipline. However, “the way of easy” results in an empty, unproductive life. Who would want to go to a doctor who had easy classes, or trust a soldier who had easy training? “Hard” may not be desirable, but is often the best for us. I was reading John chapter 6 this morning and discovered how Jesus purposely said some hard things. Some people were following him because he multiplied the bread and fish. They thought, “now that Jesus is here, I can have an easy life, no more wondering where my next meal will come from.” But Jesus refused to be the “divine baker”. Instead, he instructed them to “feed on him”, putting fellowship and obedience to him first. He said, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him” (John 6:56). His words were so difficult that many of his followers turned away.  As they left, they mumbled, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it”? In our day of “easy believism” many look at the commands of Jesus like a menu list at Burger King. “I want this, but not that”. I believe Jesus purposely says hard things and allows some hard experiences in order to grow our faith. If our faith is dependent on just blessings and easy experiences, we will walk away disillusioned, just as the “bread line” believers of John six. The Lord is looking for followers who will love and serve him, no matter if life is easy or hard. In the good times, it’s easy to praise the Lord; but it takes faith and perseverance to worship him in the difficult times.  And, let’s remember that the “testing of your faith develops perseverance” (James 1:3b).  May Jesus give us grace to go through the hard places!                      

Pastor  Mark Boucher

 

 

Tuesday-LOVE IN ACTION HOMELESS OUTREACH will take place this Tuesday, July 1st at 7PM. We will meet at Café Cret on Franklin Parkway.  God is giving us answers to prayer and fruitfulness. The power is God’s, the step is ours.

 

Friday-SGA is closed in honor of Independence Day! 

 

Businesses who operate in Pennsylvania may be able to receive a substantial state tax credit for giving to our Spring Garden Academy Scholarship Organization. Please contact Amy dela Cruz for more information. (adelacruz@springgardenacademy.org) Those who don't apply before June 30th may not be able to participate in this wonderful program next state fiscal year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). IT'S TIME TO ACT! 

If you have potential contacts, please contact Amy as soon as possible.  We want to grow this fund to make SGA Elementary School available to more  students!       

COMING SOON --- ANNUAL ALL-CHURCH AND ALL-CAMP WILDERNESS NIGHT

à Thursday, July 10, 6 pm dinner and 7 pm program --- Highway Tabernacle

à Friday, July 11, 6 pm dinner and 7 pm program – Resurrection Life (as part of Family Fun Night)

Make plans to participate in our annual Talent Night-July 24 6Pm @ HT, July 25 6PM @ RLC.   If you have a talent to share, let Candace Wegner or Lauren Morgan know as soon as possible.  It will be a wonderful night of sharing the gifts God has given us all. 

FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT RESURRECTION LIFE—Fridays, July 11 – August 22, 6-9 pm

Each Friday night, we’ll be ministering to the community of Tioga.  Details are coming. Let’s get involved as a church as we work with our NGM interns and Emerging Leaders middle school kids to tell people about Jesus in our    neighborhood.

Please welcome our Next Generation Ministries (NGM) High School  Summer Interns each Sunday.  You will hear more each week about their experiences throughout the summer!

Thanks to all who served and assisted with Spring Garden Academy’s school closing programs and the start of summer camp.  You are appreciated!

 

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Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM; Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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E-Bulletin June 27, 2014

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Friday, June 27, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

Millions all over the world are watching a lot of soccer these days! The winners are ecstatic and the losers are…well, not so much. The Lord

has directed me to speak to you this Sunday about “Winners and Losers”. It’s one thing to lose a soccer game. What you don’t ever want to do is lose at life. We only have this “one game” and God’s desire is to make us winners! There is a “secret” to winning which God makes available. Pray, come, receive, and embrace this secret from God’s Word. You will be forever glad you did!

Pastor Mark

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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Love In Action

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

 

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick note to invite you to come out with us tonight as we love on others!

We won't be distributing food tonight, our focus will be on those Holy Spirit highlights. Come seek treasure with us =)

We will be meeting at Cafe Cret (N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102) at 7pm and will head out from there at 715pm.

 

Much love to you all,

Love in Action

267.632.3232 or 267.265.8178

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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E-Bulletin June 23, 2014

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Monday, June 23, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

God loves surprises. That’s why there are so many in the Bible. Yesterday, I read Luke 24 where Jesus had risen from the dead and appeared to a couple of people as they were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Instead of announcing himself, “I am Jesus” he builds a sense of drama as he asks them questions about what he just went through in Jerusalem. His question, “what things” is full of irony as Jesus already knows all. His probing questions are not for his      information, but for their revelation. And then at the dramatic moment, the two recognize that it is none other than Jesus himself who is walking with them!  Right after Jesus disappeared from their presence, they asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32). Someone described believers in Jesus as “the company of burning hearts.” If serving God is boring for you, it is not because of Jesus. He plans a life of mission and adventure for every       believer. When the fire in our hearts starts to get low, God provides a solution. The two on the Emmaus road burned with excitement because: they were in the presence of Jesus and because they listened to the Word. I know of no greater ways to stir the embers of my heart than to come to the presence of Jesus through prayer and to listen to what he says to me through the Word. Jesus is not some rule or religion to follow. He is the Resurrected Lord and wants to keep your heart on fire for him and his kingdom! It was Jesus who said, “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (Rev. 3:15).

Pastor  Mark Boucher

 

 

Tuesday-LOVE IN ACTION HOMELESS OUTREACH will take place this Tuesday, June 24th at 7PM. We will meet at Café Cret on Franklin Parkway.  God is giving us answers to prayer and fruitfulness. The power is God’s, the step is ours.

Thursday-Family Night Ministries 7PM @ HT.  Ladies will be meeting in the nursery area for Bible study. Our youth and  children will meet in their  classes.  Men will meet in the Pastor’s office and share God’s Word.

Friday-Conquer the Night! 7:30PM @ HT.

 

Plan for a special prayer walk with hundreds of other believers on Sat. June 28^th at 10:00am. We start at the Salvation Army   Headquarters building on Broad Street. What a great way to pray for our city and get a little exercise! Every person who participates in the walk is asked to   purchase a God   belongs in my city  T-shirt.  Shirts can be purchased online at http://www.godbelongsinmycity.com/. To view info on June 28^th, go the website and go to The Walk, and wait for the map to show the icon for Philadelphia.

Sunday-Combined Care Groups Cook-Out 6 PM @ HT.

 

Businesses who operate in Pennsylvania may be able to receive a substantial state tax credit for giving to our Spring Garden Academy Scholarship Organization. Please contact Amy dela Cruz for more information. (adelacruz@springgardenacademy.org) Those who don't apply before June 30th may not be able to participate in this wonderful program next state fiscal year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). IT'S TIME TO ACT! 

If you have potential contacts, please contact Amy as soon as possible.  We want to grow this fund to make SGA Elementary School available to more students!       

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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E-Bulletin June 20, 2014

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Friday, June 20, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

Hi Friends,

The Lord has been speaking to my heart about a message which I entitled, “The Power of Forgiveness”. Because we are all so imperfect and sometimes “fall down” spiritually, we can develop a defeatist mentality. We think, “Look at me, How can God ever use my life?” But God has plans for us which are accomplished because of the perfection of Jesus. He is willing to forgive and create in us an overcoming attitude  which enables us to live in victory over sin!

Come praying for the Holy Spirit to stir up hearts and to enlighten our spirits! We can expect great things because we serve a great God! I can’t wait to share this message because the power of forgiveness never grows old! May Jesus be glorified!

Pastor Mark Boucher

 

Highway Tabernacle Church

18th and Spring Garden Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19130

215-563-9192

"Following Jesus and loving people"

 

 

 

 

 

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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Family Night Celebration @ RLC

Hello Everyone,

I needed to remind everyone about two things:

First, there will be a special Family Night Celebration at Resurrection Life Church on Wed. night at 6:30. We will have a great time together as we worship the Lord, and hear the Word and special selections from our young people at the Academy.

Secondly, because of the Wed. night service at RLC, there will be no Thurs. Family night. We will pick this up the following Thurs. June 26^th.

Pastor Mark

 

Highway Tabernacle Church

18th and Spring Garden Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19130

215-563-9192

"Following Jesus and loving people"

 

RLC Prayer Walk June 21 @ 2PM

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

We would like to invite folks from both churches to the prayer walk this coming Saturday at 2pm.  We will be joined by:  Christ Centered Church from Abington, PA.  We need your support as we pray for and witness to the Tioga-Nicetown area.

 

 

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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E-Bulletin June 16, 2014

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Monday, June 16, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

I once met a person with “tunnel vision” who described his situation as only  being able to see a narrow and limited field of vision directly before him. This condition didn’t seize him at once, but encroached gradually. In our walk with God, the developing of tunnel vision in our hearts is a real danger. The pressures and challenges of life can shrink our vision of God and his will for our lives until we become entirely focused only on our immediate and temporary circumstances. There is a remedy! As we read and meditate on God’s Word, the Lord enlightens the eyes of our heart and heals us from tunnel vision. In my devotions this morning I was reminded how God helps us see more of himself by showing us the wonders of his creation. He reveals the beauty and wonder of His world to help us not get trapped in the small and mundane of our world. Psalms 95:3-6 declares: “For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the lord our Maker.” We are  refreshed and renewed in our vision of God’s greatness when we stop to admire his work. Reading and imagining is healthy, but getting out into his creation is even better. Walk in the park, look at a mountain, and gaze at a lake or the ocean.

Summer is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and enlarge our vision of the One who made it all. May the Lord open our eyes to see God as big and our present difficulties as small!

Pastor  Mark Boucher

 

Monday-Young Ladies Bible study 7PM @ Cizely’s.

 

Tuesday-Board Meeting 6PM @ HT.

 

Wednesday-School Family Celebration 6:30 @ RLC.

Thursday-School Family Celebration 11 @ HT.

Saturday-Prayer walk 2PM @ RLC.

 

Next Sunday-“Just Jesus” Prayer walk 6PM @ HT.

 

JOIN US FOR PRAYER

Friday, June 20^th,  the Next Generation team (including all of our wonderful Spring Garden Academy staff and camp workers)  will be meeting for a time of prayer at Highway Tabernacle before we launch our summer ministries.  We are praying very specifically that the Holy Spirit would fill us as the people of God for the work that is ahead of us and that God will direct our steps.  We will also be praying that God prepares the hearts and minds of children, youth, and young adults for an encounter with him.  We are    inviting you to join us if you can.  (If you live far, please feel free to join us in spirit.)  The prayer time will begin at 9 am and end by 11:30 am.  You are welcome to stay for lunch.  If you are coming, please let us know. 215-563-9192 or 215-226-1000.

Now that it is June, plan for a special prayer walk with hundreds of other believers on Sat. June 28^th at 10:00am. We start at the Salvation Army   Headquarters building on Broad Street. What a great way to pray for our city and get a little exercise! Every person who participates in the walk is asked to   purchase a God belongs in my city             T-shirt.  Shirts can be purchased online at http://www.godbelongsinmycity.com/. To view info on June 28^th, go the website and go to The Walk, and wait for the map to show the icon for Philadelphia.

Businesses who operate in Pennsylvania may be able to receive a substantial state tax credit for giving to our Spring Garden Academy Scholarship Organization. Please contact Amy dela Cruz for more information. (adelacruz@springgardenacademy.org) Those who don't apply before June 30th may not be able to participate in this wonderful program next state fiscal year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). IT'S TIME TO ACT! 

If you have potential contacts, please contact Amy as soon as possible.  We want to grow this fund to make SGA Elementary School available to more students!       

**Pat Wegner’s father, Roy W. Kolas, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 14^th in his hometown of Hammond, IN.  Roy, 92, was a WWII vet, owner of a Christian bookstore (still in business), and tireless witness of the gospel.  Pat and Otto were able to spend the last days of Roy’s life with him.  Funeral services will be this Thursday in Hammond.  Please keep the Wegner family in your prayers.

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

 

 

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FW: e-bulletin 6.12.14

“The Greatest Advice From a Father” is my sermon title for this Sunday. As I prayed about what to preach, the Lord directed me to a passage in the Bible which reveals a father giving his most important advice to his son. How blessed are those who allow the Lord and his people to speak into their lives with godly advice. Are you hungry for the Word? Are you open to receive? Do you have the desire and discipline to show up? Please know that this message is not just for Dads, because if God is your Father, this “greatest advice” is for you! Talk to the Lord about Sunday’s gathering and may his Spirit fill us completely…our minds with his Word, our will with his determination, and our emotions with his emotions.

With faith and anticipation,

Pastor Mark

 

Highway Tabernacle Church

18th and Spring Garden Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19130

215-563-9192

"Following Jesus and loving people"

Love in Action

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all doing well! Just a quick note and update about Outreach to the Homeless. Please note the times =)

We will meet at 11am at Highway Tabernacle Church (18th and Spring Garden) to prep the brown bag lunches. If you do plan to come please come to the back entrance (18th and Brandywine st).

We plan to meet at Cafe Cret ( N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102) at 2pm and will distribute the food from 2-3pm along the Parkway. From 3pm until 430pm we will be walking around the Parkway  /Rittenhouse Square and ministering to people God highlights to us (not necessarily the homeless). There is another group of believers who will be out at that time that we may meet up with as we walk around the city. We will share some amazing testimonies with you about what God has been doing these past few weeks.

Feel free to come for part of the day or the whole day! If you can, please let me know in advance if you plan to come so we can expect you.

With Love,

Roland & Thecla

267-632-3232 or 267-265-8178

JUNE 30th DEADLINE! for the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Monday, June 9, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

 

 Businesses who operate in Pennsylvania may be able to receive a substantial state tax credit for giving to the Spring Garden Academy Scholarship Organization. Please contact Amy dela Cruz for more information.  (adelacruz@springgardenacademy.org) Those who don't apply before June 30th may not be able to participate in this wonderful program next state fiscal year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).  IT'S TIME TO ACT!

 

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Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen

 

Weekly Schedules

Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM;  Thursday @ 7PM (Bible study, children and youth ministries)

Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon

Friday-5th-8th Grade 4:30-9PM

 

 

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Next Generation Ministries: Emerging Leaders Middle School Summer Camp

 

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE

Thursday, June 5, 2014

“Following Jesus and Loving People”

 

EMERGING LEADERS

Middle School Summer Camp 

 

Information Session for Parents

5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, June 5^th

Spring Garden Academy/Highway Tabernacle

18^th & Spring Garden Streets

 

5:30 - 6:30 pm Friday, June 6^th

Spring Garden Academy/Resurrection Life

17^th and Tioga Streets

 

 

 

Meet the director, Fatima Fulks, and talk about the summer activities, fall plans, and scholarship opportunities.

 

Mentoring

Leadership skills

Community service

Fine Arts

Clubs

Ministry experience

Youth group events

Expanded evening programs

and more!

 

215-563-9192 or 215-226-1000 

ffulks@springgardenacademy.org

 

www.nextgenministries.us

 

 

 

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Next Generation Ministries: Summer Internship

 

 

 

Preparing the Next Generation of Urban Leaders

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL
INTERNSHIP MINISTRY

(formerly known as TNG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Generation Ministries

215-563-9192 or 215-226-1000

www.nextgenministries.us

Fatima Fulks, Out of School Time (OST) Director

Candace Wegner, Executive Director

 

 

 

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Next Generation Ministries invites you...

 

 

 

 

Invites you for a tour of the RBO building (18^th and Spring Garden, across the street from Highway).

Saturday, June 14^th between 10 am – noon.

 

Come and see what God is calling us to do to grow our ministry to youth, young adults, and families.  Hear how God is leading us to raise the funds for the purchase and ministry expansion.  See how you can get involved!

If you cannot attend on June 14^th, call us.  We have several other dates coming up during the week and on weekends in June and July.

 

To RSVP:

Becky Robbins (becky@nextgenministries.us)

Candace Wegner   (candace@nextgenministries.us)

Church offices:  215-563-9192 or 215-226-1000

 

 

 

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