FALL QUARTERLY // 2018
Welcome! This Quarterly is your guide to all things happening at Highpoint this fall! We hope this resource helps you believe, belong and become more like Christ! Welcome from Pastor Ron 5 *NEW* Wheaton Campus 6 Next Steps 8 Highpoint Kids & Students 12 Meet Pastor Matt DeCola 16 Highpoint Groups 18 Serve at Highpoint 24 Here. There. Everywhere. Fall Calendar 28 Christmas at Highpoint 34 2 3
Fall Vibes Welcome to Highpoint! We ve had an incredible summer, from block parties to grill outs, but it s all been leading up to this season the fall! Fall at Highpoint is about trying new things, growing in your relationship with Jesus and experiencing authentic community. If you re new to Highpoint, I want to extend a special welcome to you! As you explore all that s going on this quarter, please know that we want to come alongside of you to help you believe, belong and become more like Christ. As this new ministry year kicks off, don t be afraid to jump in! Kids, students and groups are kicking off the week of Sept. 9. No matter your age or stage of life, Highpoint has something to offer you and your family as you seek to grow in your faith. So grab a favorite fall beverage or treat and find a moment to flip through all the opportunities we have for you to connect. I m trusting that God has something great in store for you this fall as we grow together! In His Strength, 4 Pastor Ron Zappia Senior Pastor 5
Wheaton Campus! W E L C O M E EXPERIENCING RENEWED PURPOSE TO REACH MORE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST Back in 2015, Highpoint Church elders and pastoral team cast a vision for a multi-site model of ministry initially launching the North Aurora and Bolingbrook Campuses that same year. On Easter 2017, Highpoint Church added a Lisle location, but it needed a new facility. Around this time, First Baptist Wheaton s senior pastor announced his intention to retire after providing 16 years of leadership to this historic church. This became the catalyst for First Baptist Wheaton exploring the potential for a merger with a couple of churches in the area, including Highpoint Church. Both Highpoint Church and First Baptist Wheaton quickly realized they would be better together because of their shared mission and vision to reach more in the community with the gospel. On May 14, 2018, First Baptist Wheaton voted, with 87% in favor, to merge with Highpoint Church, becoming the Wheaton location. This merger is an answer to prayer for everyone involved: in July 2018, the Lisle location moved to the Wheaton Campus, providing a new facility for Lisle, and simultaneously breathing new life into the Wheaton location. Highpoint Church is gaining a thriving Toddler s Campus preschool, the ability to increase ministry focus on caring for refugees in DuPage County, as well as expanding Highpoint s global reach through international missionaries. With new resources and tools gained, Highpoint Church is excited to further the gospel here, there, and everywhere through four locations Naperville, North Aurora, Bolingbrook and Wheaton! The grand opening of the Wheaton Campus is Sept. 9, 2018. TIMELINE OF EVENTS 2015 SEPT. 2017 JAN. 2018 MAY 2018 JULY 2018 SEPT. 2018 Highpoint Church Elders and Pastoral Team cast vision for a Multisite Ministry Model. 6 First Baptist Wheaton considers next steps as senior pastor s retirement approaches. First Baptist Wheaton enters a process with Highpoint to discern if they could be better together. First Baptist Wheaton votes to merge with Highpoint Church to become the Wheaton Campus. Through an amazing move of God, it becomes clear that the Lisle Campus should merge with the new Wheaton Campus, breathing new life into Wheaton and solidifying a permanent home for the Lisle Campus. Official grand opening of the Wheaton Campus! 7
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 9
A N N U A L R E P O R T High Points F R O M 2 0 1 7-2 0 1 8 Christmas O P E R A T I O N C H I L D SHOE BOX CHRISTMAS DRIVE OCT. 21-NOV. 18 ALL CAMPUSES At Highpoint, we love caring for our community and people around the world by sharing the love of Jesus. That s why we re partnering together with Samaritan s Purse for Operation Christmas Child. This shoe box drive ministers to children affected by war, poverty and disease around the world. Each shoe box invites children ages 2-14 to walk through an age-appropriate discipleship course where they hear the gospel. For more information on how to participate, head to highpoint.church/outreach. DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY TODAY AT HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/ANNUALREPORT 10 11
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 have 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 HOMEWORK CLUB NEW! Homework Club is a weekly missional opportunity where kids (6-12 yrs), including many refugees, can receive academic support during the school year. Kids are invited to stay for Highpoint Kids Midweek directly following Homework Club, so they can hear about the love of Jesus! Kicking-off Wed., Sept. 12 6 p.m. WN Campus MIDWEEK NOW AT 3 LOCATIONS! Midweek programming happens most Wednesday nights during the school year for kids ages 3 years through 5th grade. It s a midweek 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., Sept. 12 7 p.m. NP, NA & WN Campus $20/Child 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., Sept. 22 6:30 p.m. NP Campus $5/Child TODDLER S CAMPUS PRESCHOOL Since 1974, Toddler s Campus has been providing quality, Christian education for preschool children (ages 2 ½ through 5 years old) in Wheaton and the surrounding communities. The school s five spacious, kid-friendly classrooms are located right inside the Wheaton Campus. FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER, HEAD TO TODDLERSCAMPUS.COM. 12 FOR MORE INFO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/KIDS 13
JUNIOR HIGH Helping students believe, belong and become like Jesus Highpoint Students: Junior High Junior high now meets Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. at to locations: Naperville and 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 Helping students believe, belong and become like Jesus Highpoint Students: High School High school meets Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and make no mistake about it...this is the place to be! The first Sunday of the month high schoolers meet at the Naperville Campus for worship, teaching and a big event, called an Impact Night. The remaining weeks of the month high schoolers gather in home groups throughout the community. Home groups are where students grow closer to Jesus and each other as we study God s Word, worship together eat some delicious food! Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Sept. 5 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 + 23 KICK-OFF: Smash bash NP Campus SERIES: Crew THEME: SNL SERIES: Crew THEME: 80 s Night KICK-OFF: Leader Smash Launch bash SERIES: KICK-OFF: Crew THEME: Smash bash SNL SERIES: SERIES: Crew Crew THEME: Home Groups 80 s Night Oct. 3 IMPACT NIGHT SERIES: Crew THEME: Glow-in-the- Dark Dodgeball Oct. 10 SERIES: Crew THEME: Rep Your School Oct. 17 SERIES: Crew THEME: Crazy Hair Night Sept. 27-30 Senior Retreat in Michigan Sept. 30 SERIES: Crew Home Groups Oct. 7 IMPACT NIGHT Burning Bush Oct. 24 Oct. 26-27 Oct. 31 Oct. 14 + 21 Oct. 30 Nov. 4 IMPACT NIGHT Movie Night Fall Nighter No Junior High SERIES: Crew Home Groups SERIES: The Take Home Groups Chicken Chat Questions Nov. 7 IMPACT NIGHT Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 SERIES: The Take THEME: Talent Show SERIES: The Take THEME: Secret Agent No Junior High Happy Thanksgiving! SERIES: The Take Home Groups Turkey Bowl No High School Happy Thanksgiving! Nov. 28 SERIES: The Take THEME: Mission Impossible STAY IN-THE-KNOW. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM. @students.highpoint 14 FOR MORE INTO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/STUDENTS FOR MORE INTO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/STUDENTS 15
At this time, Shawna also distinctly remembers praying to God to confirm whether or not they should stay together. She recalls, And that same day, Matt came over to my house and just said, I don t know how to do this, and I don t know how to lead you, but I want to be the man that tries. In 2011, Highpoint sent out Pastor Steve Deedrick to plant a church in Rochester, MN. Eager to grow in Christ, Matt and Shawna began attending Harvest Rochester, where Pastor Steve started discipling Matt. As a volunteer, Matt accepted Pastor Steve s invite to attend a conference with him in Elgin, IL. While there, Matt heard Pastor Ron speak for the first time. He remembers the moment Pastor Ron Zappia got on stage: He flipped open his Bible to Exodus 4 and began preaching a message entitled Excuses, Excuses, all about the call to ministry on Moses life. MATT DECOLA MEET THE NORTH AURORA CAMPUS PASTOR God s path for our lives usually aren t linear. There s twists and turns, but they all lead to a certain point in time where His Will and His Way come to fruition especially when we follow God s call. This truth is found in the story of the new North Aurora Campus Pastor, Matt DeCola, his wife Shawna, and their son Vinnie (3). While a boy in Chicagoland, Matt reminisces: I grew up just twenty minutes from the Naperville Campus in St. Charles as the good Italian Catholic boy. I just always thought that as long as I did more good than bad, I would be okay. Matt lived by this philosophy until he met his now wife, Shawna, while working for an insurance company in Minneapolis. Raised in a Christian home where she actively served in the Church, he realized that if [he] was going to stay with [Shawna, he] would have to start going to church with her. 16 During the message, Moses gives excuse after excuse as to why he is not qualified to do what God is asking of him (Exodus 4:10-12). But despite the excuses, God gets through to Moses and uses him in big ways for His people. This was the pivotal moment where Matt realized God was calling Him out of the business world and into full-time ministry. All of Matt s excuses were confronted head-on and shortly thereafter he accepted a position on staff at Harvest Rochester. In February 2018 Highpoint Ministries, Pastor Ron s teaching and radio ministry, brought The Knot Conference to Harvest Rochester. While attending the conference with Shawna, Matt heard from Pastor Ron again as he was discerning his next step in ministry and considering if he should plant a church. Meanwhile, Highpoint had an opportunity open at the North Aurora Campus and everyone began to see the hand of God at work. Fast forward to the present, and Matt and his family have moved back to Illinois this summer as he takes on the role of new North Aurora Campus Pastor. Matt and Shauna reflect on the story God has been weaving for them all along: We definitely feel like God has been preparing us for such a time as this. Getting a chance to look back and see this circle God has formed is exciting. We could not be more excited to be a part of what God is doing at Highpoint Church, and to be a part of the North Aurora family. God s call on Matt s life started out small, but the sovereign twists and turns along the way led him back to Chicagoland to spread the gospel through investing in the lives of the people at the North Aurora Campus. 17
Get Going ; Keep Growing 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! 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. ALL GROUPS OFFICIALLY KICK-OFF THE 2ND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER TO CONNECT TO THE RIGHT GROWTH GROUP FOR YOU, GO TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPFINDER 18 19
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. TRUNK OR TREAT *Married groups at the North Aurora Campus first gather as a large group before breaking into small groups. WOMEN S GROUP Ongoing NP*, WN*, NA & BB Campuses & Homes Women s groups are studying Lisa Harper s, Believing Jesus. They discuss and apply the lesson, share needs and prayer requests, and provide mutual support and encouragement. Invite your friends, put on your costumes and join us for Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly event. Cars will be decorated, treats will be passed around and we ll even have hot chocolate, hot dogs and s mores! Don t miss it! Sun., Oct. 28 4-6 p.m. NP Campus 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. POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE NIGHT Head out to any campus to enjoy a special viewing of The Polar Express. It will be an interactive movie experience that will give your family memories for years to come! Kids 5 years and under are invited to come in their pajamas as we all cozy up in the Worship Center for this heartwarming Christmas tale! Fri., Nov 30 6:30 p.m. All Campuses RUSSIAN GROUP Meeting monthly on Sept. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 18 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 enjoying food and fellowship. NEW LOCATION! *Women s group at the Naperville & Wheaton Campuses first meet in a large group setting for video teaching before breaking out into small groups. Childcare is available at the NP Campus. MEN S GROUP Ongoing NP, WN, NA & BB Campuses & Homes Carve out time to get together with other men as they dig into God s Word and apply the weekend message to their lives by using the Growth Guide. YOUNG ADULT GROUP Ongoing NP & WN* Campuses 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 group at the Wheaton Campus is designed for college aged students who gather as a large group over a free breakfast and Bible study before breaking into small groups for deeper conversation, discipleship and prayer requests. FALL FEST Invite your friends and neighbors for this familyfriendly outreach oriented event. Enjoy time in the outdoors with fall games, food and more! Sun., Oct. 28 1-4 p.m. NA Campus Sun., Oct. 20 5-8 p.m. BB Campus meets at The Sanctuary Church (1251 Windham Pkwy, Romeoville) 20 GET CONNECTED AT HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPS 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., Sept. 8 NP Campus Sun., Sept. 9 All Campuses 21
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., Sept. 9 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., Sept. 18 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. Childcare is available. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Beginning Wed., Sept. 12 7 p.m. 9 Weeks Next Steps Room NP Campus Handle your money God s way by walking through biblically-based curriculum that teaches you principles that will help you manage your resources so you can be free from worry, build wealth, and give generously. Childcare is available. HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE Beginning Thurs., Sept. 13 7 p.m. 7 Weeks Room 408 NP Campus Are you intimidated to open your Bible, or, are you looking for new hands-on tools with which to study God s Word? Either way, this study group is for you! Learn how to walk through any book in the Bible so you can elevate your faith throughout the week. FOUNDATIONS Beginning Tues., Oct. 2 7 p.m. 5 Weeks Training Center NP Campus Have you just made the decision to enter into a relationship with Jesus? It s an exciting time, but also confusing to know where to go from there. Jump-start your new relationship with God as you learn more about who He is and what He wants for your life. PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE Beginning Tues., Oct. 2 7 p.m. 5 Weeks Next Steps Room 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., Sept. 9 10:15 a.m. Ongoing WN Campus Fellowship with adults 55 and older while taking 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., Sept. 12 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. LIVE NATIVITY & HOT COCOA BAR Have you ever wondered what it was like on that first Christmas night? Experience the Christmas story through a LIVE outdoor nativity set complete with cast, narration and band. This is the perfect event to invite family, friends and neighbors to as we experience the gift of Jesus in a whole new way. There will also be a petting zoo and indoor warming station offering a gourmet hot cocoa bar. Sat., Dec. 1 5:30 & 7 p.m. WN Campus Sun, Dec. 2 5:30 & 7 p.m. WN Campus IT S NEVER BEEN SO SIMPLE! WWW.HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/ GROUPFINDER 1. Select your option. 2. Choose a group. 22 GET CONNECTED AT HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPS 3. Fill out the form. 23
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 S H O W Y O U C A R E VOLUNTEER IN THE CARE CENTER! GIVE A DONATION! 2nd Sat. of each month All campuses For more info on how your campus is serving, head to your campus page by going to highpoint.church/locations. Helping people experience hope and help as we partner together to care for the physical, spiritual and financial needs of individuals and families. 24 HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/CARE 25
ELEVATE YOUR FAITH. Tune-in to our radio broadcasts to take your faith to the next level. 500+ STAT IO N S N AT I O N W I D E! EXPERIENCE A MIDWEEK HIGHPOINT. Sign-up for our weekly email devotionals at www.highpointministries.com 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 26 27
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 On weeks for Small Groups Off weeks for Small Groups FALL KICK-OFF Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat GROUP CONNECT WHEATON CAMPUS GRAND OPENING! Step 1: Meet Step 2: Connect 7 p.m. Russian Group Step 3: Commit 2 3 4 5 6 9 16 23 30 10 11 12 IMPACT NIGHT 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 17 18 19 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 24 25 26 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 7 p.m. Worship Night 7 8 GROUP CONNECT Step 1: Meet 13 14 15 20 21 6:30 p.m. RockSolid 1 22 27 28 29 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RETREAT IN MICHIGAN FALL KICK-OFF 28 29
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 8 On weeks for Small Groups Off weeks for Small Groups Step 1: Meet Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat PARENT/CHILD DEDICATIONS Step 2: Connect 7 14 21 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BEGINS Step 3: Commit 7 p.m. Russian Service BAPTISM WEEKEND FALL FEST NA TRUNK OR TREAT NP 28 1 2 3 IMPACT NIGHT 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 8 9 10 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 15 16 17 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 22 23 24 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 29 30 31 4 5 6 Step 1: Meet 11 12 13 18 19 6:30 p.m. RockSolid PARENT/CHILD DEDICATIONS Serve Day OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BEGINS FALL FEST BB 20 25 26 27 BAPTISM WEEKEND 30 31
N O V 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 Step 1: Meet Step 2: Connect 4 11 18 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD ENDS Step 3: Commit 7 p.m. Russian Service PASSION GIFTS BEGIN 5 6 7 IMPACT NIGHT 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek 12 13 14 7 p.m. Highpoint Midweek Worship Night 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 FOCUS ON THE FAMILY LIFT CONFERENCE Thanksgiving 1 2 3 8 15 16 6:30 p.m. RockSolid 29 30 POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE NIGHT Step 1: Meet 9 10 Serve Day 17 23 24 PASSION GIFTS BEGIN 32 33
SAVE THE DATE Nov. 24-25 Passion Gifts begin! Nov. 30 Polar Express Movie Night @ All Campuses Dec. 1 & 2 LIVE Nativity & Hot Cocoa Bar @ WN Campus Dec. 7 Carols by Candlelight @ NP Dec. 15-16 Christmas Services @ All Campuses Christmas Eve Services TBD 34 35
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