HAPPENINGS COMING UP:
MAY
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE & BBQ, Sunday the 26th
Join us for a BBQ and potluck at our pavilion immediately following the service. Highlands will provide pulled pork and hotdogs, water, and tea. Bring a chair and a dish to share! Lunch will start at noon.
JUNE
JOIN US FOR OUR DREAM TEAM DAY, June 2nd Following Service
Join us as we explore all the ways to serve at Highlands! We will have volunteer descriptions and applications available. Don’t know your gifts & talents? We have a test for you! Help us achieve the kingdom dreams of highlands! Any questions, please contact Leah Pepito at HVDreamTeam@gmail.com
*Volunteer Leaders: please contact Leah by Sunday the 26th to discuss your ministry’s volunteer needs at Highlands.
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE, Saturday, June 15th, 9am-2pm
All proceeds will help pay off the church building! We need donations and bakers! Please see Ashlee Menear for details.
CUMBERLAND G.A.P. (God Answers Prayer): Our teens will participate in community service projects throughout our county from June 23rd to June 28th. A HUGE “thank you!” to all who have given! As we get closer to mid-June, we will begin collecting healthy snacks, water, and drinks for the workers.
PROJECT BIBLE RUNNERS, Wednesday, June 26th, 6PM Come listen to amazing testimonies from some of the hardest-to-reach places in the world! Help us gather Bibles for those in need! Drop off at Highlands or WDEB! Learn more at www.projectbiblerunners.com
FIREWORKS, FOOD, & FELLOWSHIP, Saturday, June 29th, at 6PM Plan on an evening of fun, food, fellowship, and fireworks from the Highlands Pavilion! Bring a dish to share (potluck time!). We have a great view of the Fentress County Fair fireworks from our parking lot (they’ll begin at dark… approximately 9 p.m. CT).
JULY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, July 15-19, 2024 (6:00PM to 8:30PM)
Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus Was a Kid
SIGN YOUR KIDS UP NOW!! https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/vbs-2/
CHUCK KEELS with GET UP AND LIVE!, Wednesday, July 10th, 6PM
You don’t want to miss this special night with Chuck, a walking miracle who was touched by Jesus while on his deathbed and healed from fourth-stage cancer. He is on a mission to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ across the world, and we are blessed to have him speak at Highlands! It will be a night of laughter, tears, worship, and prayer! Mark your calendar!
AUGUST
RIVER BAPTISMS, Sunday, August 18th, 3PM We will have a special baptism at the Wolf River, York Park, 2609 North York Hwy, Pall Mall. Bring a dessert to share! We’ll share refreshing beverages and desserts as we fellowship together after baptism wraps up! We will also have our 10 a.m. Sunday morning celebration at HCOTC that day! We hope to see you for both!
HK COOKBOOK RECIPES (NEW deadline…extended!) August 11th We know Highlands has some fantastic cooks, and everyone loves to eat! With that in mind, we are excited to announce that we are working to create a Highlands Kids (HK) Cookbook! We would love to have your favorite recipes! Anything from your go-to meal, tastiest dessert, or comfort food, if you love it, we want it! Please submit recipes to hkcookbooks2024@gmail.com
HANDS, FEET, AND HEARTS NEEDED:
Highlands Needs YOU! Please connect with Leah Pepito to discover how YOU can help our community! HVDreamTeam@gmail.com
HK TEAM OPPORTUNITIES: We need HK teachers & volunteers! Highlands Kids just keeps growing. Praise God! You’ll find applications/signups at the HK welcome desk.
HOSPITALITY: Please watch announcements for future hospitality/meal train links as needs within our body arise.
O.C.C. (Operation Christmas Child): This month, let’s get into outdoor activities! We need jump ropes, beach balls, and small balls. We also need things to make fishing kits, like lures, fishing lines, sinkers, and hooks. Also, if you want to help directly with O.C.C., please contact Carol Watson.
REMINDERS & RESOURCES:
FREE, DESTINED TO REIGN BOOK (limited time!): Pastor Jason highly recommends and references the Destined to Reign book by Joseph Prince. It is currently available on their website for only $5 shipping. Find it here: Destined to Reign FREE!
PARENTS & KIDS:
PLAYGROUND: It’s that time of year again. Please ALWAYS have an adult present when playing on the Highlands’ playground. Also, please ensure your child/children are with you when they’re not in class. Thank you!
BEFORE & AFTER SERVICE: Please do not let your kids be unattended before and after Kids Services. Also, please don’t let your young children use the restrooms alone. We request this for the safety of your kids and the church. Thank you for your understanding! *We are looking for volunteers who can rotate watching the kids before service and HK start. If you are interested in helping, please see the HK Desk or contact Leah Pepito at HVDreamTeam@gmail.com
CONTACT HIGHLANDS:
PRAYER REQUESTS & PRAISE REPORTS: If you have a prayer request, a praise report, a death in your family, or an encouraging word, please email Shannon at HighlandsPrayers@gmail.com and/or join our Facebook Prayer Group.
*If the prayer request concerns anyone other than yourself, please ensure you have that person’s permission before sharing.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE: If you would like to inquire about volunteering at Highlands or have any questions about serving, you can reach Leah Pepito at HVDreamTeam@gmail.com
COMMUNITY GROUPS ASSISTANCE: If you have any questions about Community Groups at Highlands, please contact Diana at HighlandsGroups@gmail.com.
GENERAL QUESTIONS & APPOINTMENT REQUESTS: If you need to approve/share an announcement, request an appointment, or have general questions, please email Marcia at HighlandsCOTC@gmail.com.
SERVICES/COMMUNITY GROUPS:
COMMUNITY GROUPS: We have many different Community Groups within Highlands that meet on a weekly/monthly basis. We’d love it if you’d join one or host one! Please talk with Diana Douglass and visit www.highlandschurchtn.org for more information!
SUNDAYS
10:00 AM Worship & Word; Join us for a time of worship & a dynamic, biblically-based sermon.
9:00 AM Hot Breakfast in the Cafe; Everyone is welcome; donations are appreciated!
8:30 AM Prayer in Sanctuary; This is a time for quiet, private prayer. Please refrain from conversations in the sanctuary during this time.
WEDNESDAYS
6:00 PM Worship & Word; Join us for a time of worship & a dynamic, biblically-based sermon.
5:00 PM Dinner in the Cafe; Everyone welcome; donations are appreciated!
4:30 PM Prayer in Sanctuary; This is a time for quiet, private prayer.
HIGHLANDERS STUDENTS (ages 13 through 12th grade): On Wednesdays, we meet immediately after worship in the HK3 classroom.
HIGHLANDS KIDS CHURCH (12 years and under): Children’s Church is available on Sundays & Wednesdays. Children are dismissed from the sanctuary after Worship. Please ensure your child/children are with you when they’re not in class. Thank you!
