Dear Highland Baptist Family,

God is faithful and so are his people. Everything begins and ends with Him. We have so much for

which to be thankful including our budget. 2021 was a banner year in giving. Though there are

still challenges presented in our current reality, we have continued to see people saved, the

baptismal waters stirred, and people growing in their walk with the Lord. Highlanders have done

our best to depend on the Lord and continue our calling to bring light to a dark world. This is

the thought and time that has been invested in the process by the Stewardship and Finance

Committee, the other contributing committees, and our staff members.!!

Budget preparation is a time when we make plans for funding the ministries and operations of the

church.!The general budget is funded by our individual tithes and offerings. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

says, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or

under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so

that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” God

wants us to be intentional, sacrificial, and cheerful about what we give. The promise in this

passage is that the giver will receive blessings from God. As God has blessed us, we must

consider our opportunity to be a blessing.

Budget.!A planned routine contribution of a tithe and/or offering is necessary to meet the

planned ministries and operations of the church.!The budget is prepared and presented with the

expectation that all members will make regular and routine contributions based on their individual

situation. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.!We believe 2022 will be our best year

yet.!May God bless you, Highland family, as we work together to bless Him.

Budget gifts help us fund our mission efforts throughout the year. These

include but are not limited to: Local ActNow Missions (Baby Closet, Boys

Ranch, Hope Shalom, Carpenter’s Kitchen, and more), National Missions

(work in the United States), and International Missions (Mission Trips to

ADULT MINISTRY

Budget gifts help us fund our growing Student and University Ministry. This

includes camps, retreats, and Bible studies. Both our college and student

ministries have continued to maintain consistent numbers during a difficult

season.

Budget gifts help us fund our growing Children’s Ministry. This includes

camps, Vacation Bible School, and Wednesday programming. Our Bible study

and Wednesday programming have continued marked effectiveness. Kids

continue to hear the gospel and learn scripture weekly.