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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 Jesus.

Welcome from Pastor Ron 5

Next Steps 8 New Here?

Christmas at Highpoint 12

Story of Lasting Change 24

Kids & Students 28

Highpoint Groups 34

Serve at Highpoint 42 Here. There. Everywhere.

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( R O M A N S 1 5 : 1 3 ) .

“May the God

of hope fill

you with all joy

and peace in believing,

so that by the power

of the Holy Spirit you

may abound

in hope“


The advent season is upon us. As we walk through this Christmas and New Year, it’s a time to stop and reflect on the incredible miracle of Jesus—God incarnate, come down to us in the form of a little baby—the Savior of the world offering hope, peace, joy and love through relationship with Him.

While the gift is given freely to us, they were bought with the ultimate price: Jesus’ death and resurrection. How humbling that a gift that would span both sides of eternity all came down to the birth of God’s only Son.

Have you embraced the gifts Jesus purchased through His birth, death and resurrection?

Whether you’re new to Highpoint or are a seasoned member, it is my hope that the story of Jesus would be made new in your heart. That His peace would surpass all understanding as we walk through this winter together. That His joy would pervade all aspects of your life so that His light would shine brightly to others. And that His love would impact your life in such a way that it cannot be contained.

This season, use this quarterly to embrace the hope, peace, joy and love that Jesus came to bring so that we can believe, belong and become more like Jesus together!

In His Strength,

Pastor Ron Zappia Senior Pastor 5

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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 | ConnectConnect 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 45-minute

study normally takes place the second weekend of the month

before or after services at each campus.

STEP 3 | CommitIn 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.

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-Christmas Services-Naperville CampusSat., Dec. 21 | 5 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 22 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m. (Spanish Service)

Wheaton CampusSun., Dec. 22 | 8:30 & 10:15 a.m.

5 p.m. (Russian Service)

North Aurora CampusSun., Dec. 22 | 8:30 & 10:15 a.m.

Bolingbrook/Romeoville CampusSun., Dec. 22 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

-Christmas Eve Services-Naperville Campus

Tues., Dec. 24 | 3, 5 & 11 p.m.7 p.m. (Spanish Service)

Wheaton CampusTues., Dec. 24 | 3 & 5 p.m.

North Aurora CampusTues., Dec. 24 | 4 p.m.

Bolingbrook/Romeoville CampusTues., Dec. 24 | 3 & 5 p.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.

Join us for special candlelight Christmas services happening at each campus.

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-Christmas Services-Naperville CampusSat., Dec. 21 | 5 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 22 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m. (Spanish Service)

Wheaton CampusSun., Dec. 22 | 8:30 & 10:15 a.m.

5 p.m. (Russian Service)

North Aurora CampusSun., Dec. 22 | 8:30 & 10:15 a.m.

Bolingbrook/Romeoville CampusSun., Dec. 22 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

-Christmas Eve Services-Naperville Campus

Tues., Dec. 24 | 3, 5 & 11 p.m.7 p.m. (Spanish Service)

Wheaton CampusTues., Dec. 24 | 3 & 5 p.m.

North Aurora CampusTues., Dec. 24 | 4 p.m.

Bolingbrook/Romeoville CampusTues., Dec. 24 | 3 & 5 p.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.

Join us for special candlelight Christmas services happening at each campus.

FRI., DEC. 6 + SAT., DEC. 7 SHOWS AT 5:30 + 7 P.M.

WN Campus

Experience the Christmas Story

LIVE NATIVITY

Enjoy an indoor nativity for the entire family, petting zoo & gourmet hot

cocoa bar.

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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

Family photo booth. Seasonal games. Delightful treats.

NP Campus

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A HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Enjoy this season’s little moments with a family photo booth, and seasonal games and treats that are sure to delight kids of

any age.


SAT., DEC. 21 + SUN., DEC. 22DIRECTLY FOLLOWING SERVICES

BR Campus

HOPE FORTHE HOLIDAYS

Shop with a purpose at a fair-trade Christmas Market

SAT., DEC. 14 | 2-7 P.M.

Enjoy free fair-trade coffee and live music while shopping for gifts that give twice!

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NA Campus

SKATE INTO CHRISTMAS

Enjoy a skating rink with family & friends

SUN., DEC. 15 | 1-4 P.M.

Enjoy ice skating outdoors (Weather permitting) hot cocoa/dessert bar

and fun for the whole family. (Skate rental available).


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Who can I pray for and

invite this christmas?

Send an invite text that includes highpoint.church/christmas.

Hope you can join us!

1Give an invite card with a personalized note.

-Christmas Services-

Sat., Dec. 21 | 5 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 22 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m. Spanish Service

4 p.m. Russian Service at

Wheaton Campus

-Christmas Eve Services-

Tues., Dec. 24 | 3, 5 & 11 p.m.


prepare your heart for

Christmas by walking

through this advent

devotional during the

month of December.

Pick up a hard copy at Next Steps

or download a digital copy at

highpoint.church/christmas

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Christmas is theSeason 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.

Passion Gifts are all about spreading the gospel here, thereand everywhere (Acts 1:8)! Every dollar that is designated as a PassionGift, above and beyond your regular giving, will go back outside thewalls of our church, to reach people in our community, our country andour world through global missionaries, church planting, local outreachpartners and the Highpoint Care Center.

The goal? To raise $200,000 throughout the month of December to fundthese local and global outreach and international missions initiatives.

BY HEADING TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/PASSIONGIFTS

GIVING TO FURTHER THE

GOSPEL HERE, THERE AND

EVERYWHERE.


WHAT’S YOUR PASSION GIFT? GIVING TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE.

3. Church Planting

4. Global Missions

2. Local Outreach

1. Care Center

Overall Goal : $ 200,000

Naperville Campus Goal: $85,000

Wheaton Campus Goal: $60,000

Bolingbrook/Romeoville Campus Goal: $35,000

North Aurora Campus Goal: $20,000

All Passion Gifts will go to support Highpoint Cares, Highpoint Global and Highpoint Send Network through the Highpoint General Fund, however gifts may be reallocated between

one of these three areas depending on outreach and missions needs.

Resourcing Highpoint Care Centers so those in our church and community can be cared for physically, spiritually and financially.

Partnering with local outreach ministries like World Relief, A&M Partnership and CareNet, who provide hope and healing to refugees

and single moms alike.

As the Highpoint Send Network is launched, church planting residents and partner churches from around the country partner

together to plant more gospel-centered churches around the county.

Spreading the gospel throughout the entire world by sending and supporting Highpoint Global missionaries on six continents.

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Baptisms. Marriage. Baby Dedications. Ordination. Dan and Esther Penney practically grew up at First Baptist Church of Wheaton (FBC). Having experienced many of their most cherished life events within the walls of the church, it wasn’t a surprise when they felt called and were then commissioned by FBC to embark on their biggest step of faith: full-time missions in Senegal, West Africa.

It was just over eighteen years ago that Dan and Esther were getting ready to leave for Senegal. They recall their last Sunday at FBC

Story of Lasting Change :“[...] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18).

M E E T T H E P E N N E Y S

saying, “That was the Sunday the pastor handed in his resignation. It was a hard Sunday to leave.” The Penneys didn’t know what the future would hold for a church that had such a special place in their heart. But they had to “press on towards the goal” despite their uncertain future in the home they were leaving behind, and the home they had yet to make (Phillipians 3:14). Burdened for a foreign country they were about to transition into and also for a church family they loved, they embraced prayer as they prepared to enter Senegal.


Senegal is located on the edge of what is known as the “10/40 Window,” where most of the world’s least evangelized people reside. While Senegal is a predominantly Muslim country, it has religious freedom.

“As missionaries, we are allowed to go and do whatever we want to reach Senegalese for Christ,” Esther shares. “Our vision is to see the Senegalese church grow and to see the Good News spread to other nations that are not open to the gospel. The Senegalese people have the opportunity to go into restricted nations that we would never be allowed to go into.” Dan adds,

“We believe if we can establish a vibrant [...] church in Senegal, Senegal can be a door to the rest of the Muslim world.”

After arriving in Senegal in 2001, Dan spent three years teaching at a local Bible school focused on training national church leaders. From there, Dan agreed to serve as the country director for all of World Venture’s missionaries serving in Senegal. In that position, he oversaw a team of more than seventy workers in multiple ministry roles:

“We have missionaries who run a missionary kid school, and others who serve at a beach campsite,” Dan said. “We have two different Bible translation projects, an urban church planting team, and people involved in seminary education, training pastors. And a really creative ministry happening in an auto mechanic shop! Young Senegalese men are trained in a trade while hearing about Jesus and having an opportunity to grow as disciples of Christ.”

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As ministry thrived and took off in Senegal, both Dan and Esther felt burdened for the church they left behind and continued to pray for the local body of believers back home in Wheaton. “Every time we returned back to First Baptist of Wheaton for our home assignment, it would really hurt to come and see the congregation slowly dwindling,” Esther recalled. Spurred on by the decline, the Penneys continued to fervently pray for the revival of this local church.

In June 2019, Dan and Esther left Senegal to return to Wheaton for a one-year home assignment. Upon return, they didn’t know what to expect with the church that had played such an important role in the earlier years of their faith, the church that’s been their home-base.

“It has been really exciting to come back to Wheaton this time,” Esther reflects. “To come back and see the impact [of partnering] with Highpoint, to see people excited about reaching out, and to hear that there are new people being baptized [...] people coming to Christ for the first time! This is an answer to twenty years of us praying for our church.”

After two decades of praying for revival and renewal of First Baptist Church of Wheaton, God answered the Penney’s faithful prayers. On Mother’s Day, May 14, 2018, First Baptist Church of Wheaton landed with majority member vote to become Highpoint Church’s Wheaton Campus.


“THIS IS AN ANSWER TO TWENTY YEARS OF US

PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH.”

Interestingly enough, this March 2020, Highpoint Church will celebrate 20 years since being planted. How amazing that God was divinely

orchestrating an incredible partnership to blend the strongest ministries of First Baptist Wheaton and Highpoint Church for His glory to reach more for His Kingdom. Now over a year since coming together, the Wheaton Campus is thriving. We truly are, better together.

Highpoint Church supports 40+ mission units, including the Penneys. Through your generous support of families like the Penneys, the gospel is advancing here, there and everywhere. Partner with us in reaching our Passion Gifts goal for global missions by raising $200,000 to support the 40+ mission units throughout the month of December.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/PASSION.

Kids +Students

KIDS

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.

11:15 a.m. | Sundays at NP Campus

FOR MORE INFO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/KIDS

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.

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE

HELPING KIDS BELIEVE, BELONG AND BECOME LIKE JESUS.

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. 15 7 p.m. | NP + WN Campuses 6:30 p.m. | BR + NA Campuses

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. 17 6:30 p.m. | 3rd Floor at NP Campus

FRI., FEB. 7 | 6:30-8:30 P.M. | NP CAMPUS

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.

ROCK SOLID: LATE NIGHT FRI., FEB. 21 | 6:30 P.M.-11 P.M. | NP CAMPUS

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JUNIOR HIGH

Junior High meets Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Naperville & Wheaton Campuses and from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bolingbrook/Romeoville Campus. 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.

FOR MORE INFO HEAD TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/STUDENTS

SERIES: The Man. The Myth. The Miracle.

THEME: Obscure Olympics

EVACUATION

NP Campus

RUBBER DUCKY

CHRISTMAS PARTY

SERIES: Majors & Minors

THEME: Pirates & Pioneers

SERIES: 2020

THEME: Shark Week

SERIES: 2020

THEME: WWE

WINTER RETREAT

CANTERA TAKEOVER Regal Cantera

Warrenville

COSMO COMPS


THEME: Doomsday Debate


THEME: Sports Night

April 3

April 24

April 24

March 13DEC. 4 DEC. 11 DEC. 18

JAN. 15 JAN. 22

JAN. 31-FEB. 2

FEB. 19

FEB. 5

FEB. 26

JAN. 8 | KICK-OFF!

JAN. 29

FEB. 12

HELPING STUDENTS BELIEVE, BELONG AND BECOME LIKE JESUS.

STAY IN-THE-KNOW LIKE, FOLLOW, TWEET US

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SERIES: The Man. The Myth. The Miracle.

Home Groups

EVACUATION

NP Campus

WINTER RETREAT

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Home Groups


Home Groups

SERIES: 2020

Home Groups

SERIES: 2020

Home Groups

COSMO COMPS

NP Campus

CANTERA TAKEOVER Regal Cantera

Warrenville


Home Groups

April 3

April 24

March 13DEC. 8 DEC. 15 DEC. 18

JAN. 19 JAN. 26

FEB. 9 FEB. 16

JAN. 12

JAN. 31-FEB. 2

FEB. 23

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! Throughout the month high schoolers gather in home groups within the community. Then the first Sunday of the month high schoolers from all campuses meet at the Naperville Campus. Find a Home Group near you by going to highpoint.church/students or by checking out the “locations” tab in the app.

highpoint students

HELPING STUDENTS BELIEVE, BELONG AND BECOME LIKE JESUS.

HIGHPOINT STUDENTS APP! Calendar. Merch. Messages. Growth Guides. Leader Info and More.

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$200 per student**financial aid available

Sun., Feb. 2 2 p.m.

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highpoint.church/students

Fri., Jan. 31 6 p.m. through

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.

CHURCH SHOULDN’T JUST HAPPEN ON THE WEEKEND, IT SHOULD BE A WEEK-LONG EXPERIENCE--BUT IT

CAN’T BE DONE ALONE--GET IN A GROUP!

TO CONNECT TO THE RIGHT GROWTH GROUP FOR YOU, GO TO HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPFINDER

JOIN A GROUP ONLINE!HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPFINDER

1. Select your option.

2. Choose a group.

3. Fill out the form.

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GET CONNECTED AT HIGHPOINT.CHURCH/GROUPS

MIXED GROUPS Ongoing | NP, WN, BR & NA 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 BR & NA* 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.

*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 & BR Campuses & Homes Women’s groups are studying Jen Wilkin’s, GOD of Creation. They discuss and apply the lesson, share needs and prayer requests, and provide mutual support and encouragement.

*Women’s Group at the Naperville Campus first meets 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, BR & NA Campuses & Homes Carve out time to get together with other men to dig into God’s Word and apply the weekend message to your lives by using the Growth Guide.

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 and prayer, then breaks into small groups to discuss topics relevant to culture and Christianity.

Join a group in-person!

EXPLORE ALL THE WAYS TO CONNECT TO COMMUNITY AT HIGHPOINT THROUGH

GROWTH GROUPS.

Join a Growth Group


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 Sun., Jan. 13 | All Campuses

Join a group in-person!

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YOUNG FAMILY GROUP Ongoing | NP*, WN, BR & NA* 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. 22*, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 | 4 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 14

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HEAD TO NEXT STEPS OR EMAIL US AT [email protected].

Join a Growth Group

INTERESTED IN HAVING ONE OF THESE

Study Groups AT YOUR CAMPUS?LET US KNOW!

STARTING YOUR FAMILY OFF RIGHT* Beginning Sun., Jan. 12 | 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.

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE Beginning Sat., Feb. 1 | 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.

HOPE GROUPS Ongoing | Wed., Jan. 15 | 7 p.m. | Training Center | NP Campus Become free from unhealthy behaviors caused by past hurts, hangups and habits as you work through a 13-week Recovery to Redemption curriculum which focuses on individual growth and healing.

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 apply teaching and curriculum material. Childcare is available.


HEAD TO NEXT STEPS OR EMAIL US AT [email protected].

FEB. 15 + 16 ALL CAMPUSES

To participate in Parent/Child Dedications throughout the ministry year, sign-up for the Starting Your Family

Off Right* growth group.

H I G H P O I N T . C H U R C H / G R O U P S

*See page 38 for more info

Publicly Proclaiming Your Intent to Raise Children of Faith

Upcoming Conferences:

FRI., FEB. 7 Rockford, IL

FRI., FEB. 14 TO SAT., FEB. 15 Chicago, IL

SAT., FEB. 22 Antioch, IL


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OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

NAPERVILLE Sun., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Wed., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHEATON Sun., 10 a.m. – Noon

NORTH AURORAThur., 11 – 1 p.m.

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