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WINTER QUARTERLY // 2018-2019 1

Welcome! This Winter Quarterly is your guide to all things happening at Highpoint this winter! We hope this resource helps you believe, belong and become more like Christ! Welcome from Pastor Ron 5 Next Steps 8 New Here? Christmas at Highpoint 10 Story of Lasting Change 20 Kids & Students 24 Highpoint Groups 30 Serve at Highpoint 40 Here. There. Everywhere. Winter Calendar 42 2 3

It s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Wonder. It s a feeling you ve probably experienced before--a take-a-step back moment that inspires feelings of awe and admiration at something beautiful, something unexpected. Christmastime has the power to bring up this sense of wonder whether you ve celebrated it once or countless times before. The fact that God sent His only Son, Jesus, down to Earth so that we could be forgiven of our sins and have relationship with Him inspires wonder in me. I am in awe at how we are given the opportunity to have a relationship with a holy God. I am in awe that Jesus, God s own Son would come to Earth God incarnate to bring us hope, joy, peace and love. Have you experienced that sense of wonder? It s my hope that God would use Highpoint Church in your life, and your friends and family s life, as we enter this special season. As you explore this winter quarterly, take advantage of all the opportunities to connect to the story of Jesus birth in a whole new way. And don t forget to invite your neighbors, family and friends to the many events and services all designed to share the true meaning of Christmas so we can believe, belong and become more like Jesus together. Praying that the wonder and awe of the gift of Jesus would impact you this winter quarter. In His Strength, Pastor Ron Zappia 4 Senior Pastor 5 5

ENJOYING THE SEASON S little moments Directly following services on Dec. 15/16: Sat., Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. NP Sun., Dec. 16 at 9:15 + 11:15 a.m. NP Sun., Dec. 16 at 8:15 + 10:15 a.m. WN Sun., Dec. 16 at 10:15 a.m. NA Sun., Dec. 16 at 10:15 a.m. BB Enjoy the merriment of the season with family and friends during Wonderland, a holiday festival. Join in the fun with a family photo booth, and seasonal games and treats that are sure to delight kids of any age. highpoint.church/christmas 6 77

THREE STEPS TO MAKE HIGHPOINT YOUR CHURCH HOME. STEP 1 Meet We want to meet you! Get to know some of our pastors, staff and others who are new at a casual meet-and-greet. Step 1 normally takes place the first weekend of the month directly following each service at all campuses. STEP 2 Connect Connect to the core of our church by taking a closer look at who we are, what we re passionate about and what it means to believe, belong and become like Jesus. This 60-minute study normally takes place the second weekend of the month before or after services at each campus. STEP 3 Commit In this final step, you ll commit to making Highpoint your church home by becoming a member, joining a group and finding a place to serve. This step normally takes place the third weekend of the month at each campus. 8 99

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NAPERVILLE CAMPUS Sat., Dec. 15 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 16 9:15 + 11:15 a.m. WHEATON CAMPUS Sun., Dec. 16 8:15 + 10:15 a.m. 5 p.m.* NORTH AURORA CAMPUS Sun., Dec. 16 10:15 a.m. BOLINGBROOK CAMPUS Sun., Dec. 16 10:15 a.m. Join us for these special Christmas services, designed for you to bring friends and family. These creative services include powerful worship, the Christmas story, stories of how God changes lives and a clear presentation of the gospel message. Stay after any service to experience Wonderland, a holiday festival. *Russian Christmas Service NAPERVILLE CAMPUS* Sun., Dec. 23 3 + 5 p.m. Mon., Dec. 24 3 + 5 p.m. WHEATON CAMPUS Sun., Dec. 23 5 p.m. Mon., Dec. 24 3 + 5 p.m. NORTH AURORA CAMPUS Sun., Dec. 23 10:15 a.m. BOLINGBROOK CAMPUS Sun., Dec. 23 10:15 a.m. Join us for special candlelight Christmas services happening at each campus. *No Saturday night service in Naperville on Dec. 22 12 12 13 13

Ways to invite your Friends to Christmas at Highpoint. Give an invite card with personalized note. 1. Hope you can join us! Dec. 23 3&5 PM Dec. 24 3&5 PM 1805 Highpoint Dr. Naperville, IL 60563 Songs for the Christmas Season Albums available to purchase in the lobby throughout December. 2. Send an invite text that includes highpoint.church/christmas. H I G H P O I N T C O L L E C T I V E. C O M 14 15

Find opportunities to serve in a way that best suits your passion, personality, and availability. LIVE NATIVITY highpoint.church/serve Fri., Dec. 7 7 p.m. NP Campus $20 Buy One, Get One Free E X P E R I E N C E T H E CHRISTMAS STORY Dec. 1 + 2 Shows at 5:30 + 7 p.m. WN Campus Enjoy an outdoor nativity for the entire family, petting zoo & indoor warming station offering a gourmet hot cocoa bar. For more info, head to www.highpoint.church/wheaton. - Mercy Lokolutu - Guest Speaker - Highpoint Collective - Worship Artists Invite the women in your life to an evening to remember at Carols by Candlelight. We ll come together for meaningful worship led by Highpoint Collective, with special message from author of As You Wish, Mercy Lokulutu. For tickets go to www.highpoint.church/carols. 16 17

WHAT S YOUR PASSION GIFT? GIVING TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE. Christmas is the Season of Giving! Jesus coming to earth in the humility of a baby, yet with the power of being God himself, was the greatest act of generosity the world has ever seen. Because of that, our heart is to give back generously to the building of God s kingdom. This year our Passion Gifts are all about spreading the gospel all around the world! Every dollar that is designated as a Passion Gift, above and beyond your regularly giving will go back outside the walls of our church, to reach people in our community, our country and our world through global missionaries, church planting, local outreach partners and the Highpoint Care Center. The goal? To raise $160,000 throughout the month of December to fund these local and global outreach and missions initiatives. 1. Care Center Resourcing the Care Center (housed at the Naperville Campus) so those in our church and community can be cared for physically, spiritually and financially. 2. Local Outreach Partnering with local outreach ministries like World Relief and CareNet, who provide hope and healing to refugees and single moms alike. 3. Global Missions 1. Head to www.highpoint.church/ passiongifts 2. Explore the gifts. 3. Select your cause. 4. Give. Expanding our global reach across many continents by supporting and sending the 40+ missionary units. Overall Goal : $160,000 Naperville Campus Goal: $70,000 Wheaton Campus Goal: $50,000 North Aurora Campus Goal: $25,000 Bolingbrook Campus Goal: $15,000 All gifts will go to support local outreach and missions, however gifts may be reallocated between one of these 3 areas depending on outreach and missions needs. 18 19

Primarily a Muslim country, there are only about 0.7% evangelicals. Specifically where the Smiths work, out of 2 million people, less than 5,000 are Christians. Furthermore, there are less than 25 missionaries where Smiths live and work. Turnover for missionaries in this area is high, as the way of life is difficult--the average life expectancy was 47 years when the Smiths first started researching this particular African country--and the indigenous peoples are not ripe for the gospel. STORY OF LASTING CHANGE MEET THE SMITHS FAMILY [...] you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8). Few missionaries. More rural location. Less developed. This was the start of John and Amy Smith s* wishlist back in 2001. Yes, these were the things they were actually hoping to experience while living in a country as missionaries. After narrowing down their location to the continent of Africa, they then began looking at every African country to see which ones met their passions, giftings, family values and this non-negotiable list. In 2004, they landed in the heart of a rural country in West Africa and have since welcomed three children: Michael (15), Claire (12) and Julia (9). Flanked with mountains, forests, rivers and savannah, the country the Smiths serve in is bordered by some well-known, yet war-torn African neighbors. Although the topographical landscape sounds like an adventurer s dream, its political landscape is highly corrupt. Just as pollution travels downstream, so has the corruption from the government infiltrated the average person s way of life. Cultural mentality errs on the side of keeping things a secret that can give an individual a leg up on someone else--whether that s finding out about a sale at the grocery store or learning a new technique that can be applied to a trade. Survival is king. When asked how the Smiths begin a spiritual conversation, Amy laughs, saying, Let s just say we drink a lot of tea. Sharing the gospel and gaining someone s trust takes time and lots of conversation. Relationships are pretty significant and longevity is important. Individuals will discuss religion, but they don t know a whole lot about their own religion. It s just a cultural thing that they do being Muslim, but they are less interested in becoming Christians. Because Islam is part of these peoples cultural identity, conversion from Islam to Christianity incurs a lot of hostility. Amy shares, There s a huge cultural negative if you convert. You cannot convert from being a Muslim to being a Christian without a ton of persecution. John adds, People might try to poison family members. If a man becomes a Christian, his relatives will come and take his wife and kids away from him. Or if someone is in a business, people will stop doing business with him. Or if someone lives in a shared dwelling, he ll get kicked out of his housing. With risks like that, it s no wonder Christianity is a minority religion. Yet, the Smiths have been serving in West Africa for 15 years, continuing to build relationships, discerningly sharing the gospel and trusting God to add more to His Kingdom for His glory. 20 21

A major breakthrough opportunity for sharing the gospel and countering some of the fear associated with conversion happened recently with what the Smiths lovingly refer to as The Lighthouse. Over the course of two years, this multistory building project employed 120 locals ranging in specialties from architects, to masons and diggers. At an opportune time in the government, the land was purchased by Christians and the building designed for Christians. The goal? To create a tool for building Christ s Kingdom. Each of the five stories is designed with a purpose and includes the following levels: a space for conference, housing, schooling, church and medical lab. During the actual construction phase, this project also provided Christians, like the Smiths, with opportunities to engage with locals on a daily basis. It also gave the Smiths the opportunity to show how Christians actually live. Amy shares with a smile on her face that there s a huge misconception that Christians in America dress and act like stars from Baywatch. They think Christians have no morals and are horrible people. We ve found that it isn t what we say, it s how we live that ripens people to the gospel. While building The Lighthouse, John also trained tradesmen in new skills, helping them grow in their profession. He explains, The idea of sharing something because I want to invest in you and help you become a better person is totally counter-cultural. Through this recent project, the Smiths have seen multiple people come into relationship with Jesus. Yet it hasn t come without a cost. In one such instance, a professional digger who converted to Christianity had his family taken away from him. Others have had to flee to a different city and start over. But one truth remains: the gospel is going forward, even if on rocky soil. By living a life glorifying to God and truly having to seek after Him on a daily basis, the Smiths are being refined by God and used as salt and light in a dark part of the world where the gospel [light of Christ] is desperately needed (Matthew 15:13-14). Request monthly newsletters to stay up-to-date on the Smith s journey by emailing info@highpoint.church Highpoint Church supports 40+ mission units, including the Smiths. Through your generous support of families like the Smiths, the gospel is advancing here, there and everywhere. Partner with us in reaching our Passion Gifts goal for global missions by raising $160,000 to support the 40+ mission units throughout the month of December. For more information visit highpoint.church/passion. *Due to the high-risk area this missionary family is stationed in, names have been changed and specific countries generalized to regions to protect their identity and safety in this digital copy. WE VE FOUND THAT IT ISN T WHAT WE SAY, IT S HOW WE LIVE. 22 23

KIDS Helping kids believe, belong and become like Jesus Kids & Students WEEKEND SERVICES This is the place for kids ages birth through 5th grade to experience a powerful age-appropriate worship experience. Join us during any weekend service so your kids can learn about God and His love for them. Every Service at Every Campus SPECIAL NEEDS We offer a place where kids with special needs can learn about Jesus in a way that s specially designed for them. It s our desire to create a space for kids so that parents of children with special needs can worship without distraction as trained volunteers teach their kids about Jesus. 11 a.m. - Sundays at NP Campus MIDWEEK Midweek programming happens most Wednesday nights during the school year for kids ages 3 years through 5th grade. It s a mid-week high point designed to get the Word of God into your child s heart while having a great time playing games, worshiping, breaking out into small groups and more! Kicking off Wed., Jan. 16 7 p.m. NP, NA & WN Campus ROCKSOLID Rocksolid gives 4th & 5th graders a chance to gather monthly on the 3rd Friday of most months for a specially themed fun night. This is a night designed to invite friends for games, Bible teaching and opportunities to connect relationally with other kids the same age. Kicking off Fri., Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. 3rd floor at NP Campus ROCK SOLID: WINTER RETREAT Calling all 4th and 5th graders! Spend all night at church playing games, eating awesome food, and experiencing God through relevant biblical teaching! This is the perfect opportunity to bring all your friends! Cost: $20/child. FRI., FEB., 22-23 6:30 P.M.- 9 AM. NP CAMPUS DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE Daughters are a special gift from God, and what better way to make that little lady in your life feel cherished than by taking her to a Daddy-Daughter Dance? Dads/male caregivers and their daughters (ages 3 yrs-5th grade) are invited to attend this fun evening that will make your little girl feel treasured. FRI., FEB. 8 6:30-8:30 P.M. NP CAMPUS 24 FOR MORE INFO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/KIDS 25

JUNIOR HIGH Helping students believe, belong and become like Jesus HIGH SCHOOL Helping students believe, belong and become like Jesus Junior High meets Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Naperville & Wheaton Campuses. We re all about having crazy fun with games, worshiping God and growing in our faith as we hear Bible-based teaching. We want each student to feel known, cared for and loved as they connect with leaders and other students. High school meets Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and make no mistake about it...this is the place to be! Throughout the month high schoolers gather in home groups throughout the community. Then the first Sunday of the month high schoolers from all campuses meet at the Naperville Campus. Home groups are where we grow closer to Jesus and each other as we study God s Word, worship together eat some delicious food! Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Dec. 2 Dec. 9 Dec. 16 SERIES: Take 3: Gideon THEME: Evacuation Thriftmas FOX BOWL: Chris-pins SERIES: Take 3: Gideon KICK-OFF: Evacuation Smash bash SERIES: Thriftmas Crew Home THEME: Group SNL SERIES: FOX BOWL: Crew THEME: Chris-pins 80 s Night Jan. 16 KICK-OFF! SERIES: Flipped: Sower THEME: What are Those?! Jan. 23 SERIES: Flipped: Servant THEME: Inside Out Jan. 30 SERIES: Flipped: Son THEME: Mystery Jan. 13 NP Campus SERIES: Flipped: Sower Glowstick Dodgeball Jan. 20 SERIES: Flipped: Servant Home Groups Jan. 27 SERIES: Flipped: Son Home Groups Feb. 6 Feb. 13 SERIES: Flipped: Classy Candy Samaritan THEME: VBC Feb. 20 No Junior High Feb. 27 Feb. 15-17 SERIES: Flipped THEME: Switched! WAKE UP CONFERENCE Feb. 3 Feb. 10 BREAKFAST BOWL Home Groups Feb. 24 SERIES: Flipped: Samaritan Home Groups Home Run Feb. 15-17 WAKE UP CONFERENCE STAY IN-THE-KNOW. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM. FOR MORE INFO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/STUDENTS 26 @students.highpoint 27

NEW SERIES Joining the movement with hundreds of other churches throughout Chicagoland 7 WEEKS 7 QUESTIONS 1// Does Life Have a Purpose? 2// Is there a God? AWAKENING THE SPIRIT. EXPERIENCING REVIVAL. FRI, FEB. 15- SUN, FEB. 17 HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL 1000 N RANDALL ROAD ELGIN, IL $99 PER STUDENT WAKEUPCON.ORG 3// Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering? 4// Is Christianity Too Narrow? 5// Is Jesus Really God? 6// Is the Bible Reliable? 7// Can I Know God Personally? JANUARY 13-FEB 28 We all have questions about God, faith, and purpose. Explore God is a unique series designed to invite family and friend to and will take a look at seven of the biggest questions people have about God in an open, authentic way. Whether you are considering a relationship with Jesus for the first time, or have been walking with Him for a while, this series will equip you to answer these big questions. Our Growth Groups will also be synced up with this series and offer a space to delve deeper into each of these topics. WWW.EXPLOREGOD.COM 28 29

Church shouldn t just happen on the weekend, it should be a weeklong experience but it can t be done alone get in a growth group! Get Going ; Keep Growing Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or have been walking with God a long time, we all have steps we need to take to experience Christ by belonging to community. Getting into a growth group will help you do just that. It s about getting out of the row and into a circle so you can be known, cared for and loved. We have 10 types of Growth Groups that are designed to help you get going and keep growing in your faith. Growth groups are where you go to connect with other people, dig into God s Word and experience lasting life-change as you develop authentic relationships and serve others. From January 13 through the end of February, our church will be walking through a new series, Explore God, along with hundreds of other churches in the Chicagoland area. During this series, our Growth Groups will be synced up with the content from each weekend message as we dig into seven of the biggest questions people ask when exploring God. Whether you are considering a relationship with Jesus for the first time, or have been walking with Him for a while, this series will equip you to answer the following questions and effectively share them with others: 1. Does Life Have a Purpose? 2. Is there a God? 3. Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering? 4. Is Christianity Too Narrow? 5. Is Jesus Really God? 6. Is the Bible Reliable? 7. Can I Know God Personally? TO CONNECT TO THE RIGHT GROWTH GROUP FOR YOU, 30 GO TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPFINDER 31

Join a Growth Group Explore all the ways to connect to community at Highpoint through Growth Groups. MIXED GROUPS Ongoing NP, WN, NA & BB Campuses & Homes Mixed Groups are for those interested in a growth group with both married couples and single individuals. They meet at various times and locations throughout the week. YOUNG MARRIED & MARRIED GROUPS Ongoing NP, WN, NA* & BB Campuses & Homes Young married couples (in their 20s and early 30s) or married couples (30+) meet to grow in faith and build relationships with one another. These growth groups meet at various times and locations throughout the week. YOUNG FAMILY GROUP Ongoing NP*, WN, NA*, BB Campuses Apply the truths found in God s Word to the many challenges that accompany these early and important years of parenting by getting together with other parents with young children. *Young Family Groups at the Naperville and North Aurora Campuses first gather as a large group before breaking into small groups. Childcare is provided in the group fee for the NP & NA Campuses. RUSSIAN GROUP Meeting monthly on Dec. 16*, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17 5 p.m. WN Campus If you speak Russian, or just love Russian culture, this group meets monthly at the Wheaton Campus for a Russian service complete with worship and teaching, before breaking out into small groups for food and fellowship. *Russian Christmas Service, see page 12 *Married Groups at the North Aurora Campus first gathers as a large group before breaking into small groups. WOMEN S GROUP Ongoing NP*, WN*, NA & BB Campuses & Homes Women s groups meet to discuss and apply the lesson, share needs and prayer requests, and provide mutual support and encouragement. *Childcare is available at the NP & WN Campuses. MEN S GROUP Ongoing NP, WN, NA & BB Campuses & Homes Make it a habit to get grounded in your faith by studying the bible with other men every week. This group includes teaching, discussion, accountability and prayer with other men seeking to grow in their relationship with God. YOUNG ADULT GROUP Ongoing NP & WN Campus Young Adult Group (for ages 18-29) gathers as a large group for a time of worship, teaching, prayer and then breaks into small groups to discuss topics relevant to culture and Christianity. YOUNG ADULT WINTER RETREAT Get away for an incredible weekend filled with inspiring worship, transformational bible teaching, and your choice of skiing, snowboarding at Expeditions Unlimited in Baraboo, WI. Cost includes lodging, meals, lift ticket & ski rental. Fri., Feb. 1- Sun., Feb. 3 Baraboo, WI $150 per person Join a group in-person! Are you looking to connect to a group for the first time or maybe explore a new group? Directly following each service, stick around for Group Connect. You ll be able to meet group leaders, ask questions and pick the group that fits your stage of life! Sat., Jan 12 NP Campus 32 GET CONNECTED AT HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPS Sun., Jan. 13 All Campuses 33 33

Join a Growth Group Study groups are short-term growth groups that focus on a specific interest or need to help you apply biblical principles to your life so you can grow in your faith. STARTING YOUR FAMILY OFF RIGHT** Beginning Sun., Jan. 13 4 p.m. 4 Weeks Training Center NP Campus Lay a foundation for a home that honors God and seeks His principles for marriage and family. It s also the pathway for parents who seek to take part in Parent-Child Dedications happening throughout the ministry year. BOOK OF THE BIBLE** Beginning Tues., Jan. 15 7 p.m. 4 Weeks Room 408 NP Campus Take an in-depth look at a specific book of the Bible. Come with questions, observations, and insights as we learn and grow together. PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE** Beginning Tues., Feb. 5 7 p.m. 5 Weeks 4th Floor NP Campus Lay a solid foundation for a successful marriage by exploring topics such as God s design for marriage, the importance of purity, roles and responsibilities, communication skills, finances, and intimacy. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY** Beginning Sun., Jan. 13 10:15 a.m. Ongoing WTN Campus Join adults 55 and older as they take an in-depth look at a specific book of the Bible. Come with questions, observations, and insights as they learn and grow together. Childcare is available. HOPE GROUPS ** Beginning Wed., Jan. 16 7 p.m. Training Center NP Campus Our pain, problems and struggles can have great power to bring hopelessness to our daily life. Hope Groups address this dilemma head-on by connecting us into community with others through Christ and His word. Participants progress beyond recovery to redemption through teaching, testimony and learning how to live victoriously. Hope Groups meet Wednesdays at the Naperville Campus for a time of worship and teaching in a large group setting as well as hearing testimonies before breaking off to study a new curriculum designed to give you hope. Childcare is available. INTERESTED IN STARTING A Hope Group AT YOUR CAMPUS? LET US KNOW! HEAD TO NEXT STEPS OR EMAIL US AT INFO@HIGHPOINT.CHURCH **Group will continue with its normal topic-based curriculum INTERESTED IN HAVING ONE OF THESE Study Groups AT YOUR CAMPUS? LET US KNOW! IT S NEVER BEEN SO SIMPLE! WWW.HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/ GROUPFINDER 1. Select your option. 2. Choose a group. 3. Fill out the form. 34 34 HEAD TO NEXT STEPS OR EMAIL US AT INFO@HIGHPOINT.CHURCH. 35

ELEVATE YOUR FAITH. Tune-in to our radio broadcasts to take your faith to the next level. 500+ STATIONS NATIONWIDE! Marriage, like a knot, has to be kept tight. Left to itself, it loosens over time and can completely unravel. RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2019 This highly practical book focuses on the everyday decisions you can make to rejuvenate and restore your marriage. Delving into topics like communication, sex, conflict resolution, and more, it offers the tools you need for life-long marriage health. Whether you re engaged, newlyweds, or seasoned marriage veterans, this book will help make your marriage strong, no matter what pressures attempt to unravel it. Preorder at www.ronzappia.com $11.99 CHICAGOLAND BROADCASTS: SUNDAYS: 90.1 FM Moody Radio - 11:30 A.M. + WEEKDAYS - 10:30 P.M. For other cities go to www.highpointministries.com 36 37

Baptism GO PUBLIC WITH YOUR FAITH. RON ZAPPIA DARRIN PATRICK When: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Where: Naperville Campus Cost: $45* This one-day men s event is our 3nd annual Men s Conference. Get a spiritual injection to get 2019 pointed in the right direction as Pastor Darrin Patrick, Pastor Ron Zappia and breakout workshops help pour into your life with new content, helping you live life as a true man of God. *Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the ticket cost. GET YOUR TICKETS AT WWW.HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/MENSCON FEB 16/17 WWW.HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/NEXTSTEPS 38 39

SERVE AT HIGHPOINT Find opportunities to serve in a way that best suits your passion, personality, and availability. highpoint.church/serve Serve DAYS SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS IN THE COMMUNITY Throughout each month All campuses www.highpoint.church/outreach FEATURED SERVE DAY IN DECEMBER: COOKIE DONATION DRIVE GOAL: Collect 200 dozen cookies. WHAT: Cookies will be donated to the Illinois Youth Detention Center on Dec. 8. WHEN: Drop off cookies in a freezer bag at your campus on Dec. 1+2. S H O W Y O U C A R E VOLUNTEER IN THE CARE CENTER! GIVE A DONATION! Helping people experience hope and help as we partner together to care for the physical, spiritual and financial needs of individuals and families. 40 HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/CARE 41

D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 On weeks for Small Groups Off weeks for Small Groups Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat SERVE DAY: COOKIE DRIVE COLLECTION 5:30 +7 p.m. Live Nativity 6:30 p.m. High School 6:30 p.m. High School CHRISTMAS SERVICES + WONDERLAND 5 p.m. Russian Christmas Service 6:30 p.m. High School 2 9 16 3 4 5 7 p.m. Junior High 10 11 12 7 p.m. Junior High 17 18 19 7 p.m. Junior High 6 7 7 p.m. Carols By Candlelight 5:30 + 7 p.m. Live Nativity 13 14 15 CHRISTMAS SERVICES + WONDERLAND 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 30 31 2018 TAX-DEDUCTIBLE YEAR-END GIVING DEADLINE IMPACT NIGHT SERVE DAY: COOKIE DRIVE COLLECTION 42 43 1 8

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9 On weeks for Small Groups Off weeks for Small Groups WINTER KICK-OFF Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat The Marriage Knot Book Release 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 GROUP CONNECT Step 1: Meet 6:30 p.m. High School Step 2: Connect 5 p.m. Russian Group 6:30 p.m. High School Step 3: Commit 6:30 p.m. High School 20 27 14 15 16 IMPACT NIGHT 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Junior High 21 22 23 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Junior High 28 29 30 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Junior High 17 18 6:30 p.m. Rock Solid Step 1: Meet 19 24 25 26 31 WINTER KICK- OFF GROUP CONNECT MEN S CONFERENCE 44 45

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 On weeks for Small Groups Off weeks for Small Groups Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat YOUNG ADULTS GROUP: WINTER RETREAT Step 1: Meet 6:30 p.m. High School Step 2: Connect 6:30 p.m. High School BAPTISM WEEKEND 3 10 17 HIGHPOINT STUDENTS: WAKE UP CONFERENCE Step 3: Commit 5 p.m. Russian Group PARENT/CHILD DEDICATIONS 6:30 p.m. High School 24 4 5 Creative Clinic IMPACT NIGHT 6 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Junior High 11 12 13 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Junior High 18 19 20 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 25 26 27 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Junior High 7 8 6:30 p.m. Daddy- Daughter Dance 1 2 Step 1: Meet 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 YOUNG ADULTS GROUP: WINTER RETREAT BAPTISM WEEKEND HIGHPOINT STUDENTS: WAKE UP CONFERENCE PARENT/CHILD DEDICATIONS ROCK SOLID WINTER RETREAT 9 46 47

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