July 9-17 Announcements
HK FAMILY NOTE: Highlands Kids (ages 0-12) will be available during this Wednesday’s service as usual, in HK1 and HK2 classrooms. This Sunday, July 13th, due to VBS preparations, only HK1 will be available for infants through age 3.
Daily Portion Meeting – There will be a brief Daily Portion meeting after service on Wednesday, July 9th, in the sanctuary. Daily Portion will once again assist at the Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 26th, at South Fentress Park, and we need YOU! Last year, we helped with giveaways, face-painting, and more!
“Wonder Junction,” Highlands Vacation Bible School, is coming to town NEXT WEEK, July 14th-18th, 2025. From 6 pm to 8:30 pm each evening, area kids will enjoy food, music, and activities while learning about Jesus. To register a child. visit: https://highlands-church-of-the-.subspla.sh/crytsr3
There will be no regular Wednesday activities due to VBS on Wed., July 16th.
Did you know you can listen to Highlands Church podcasts? Current and past messages by Pastor Jason and guest speakers are available to listen to on the go, in the car, or to share with friends and family. Help us spread the Word of the Lord’s Finished Work, and the joy of the Good News!
Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/highlands-life-podcast/id1530982263
Android devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplashconsulting.s_NR66DK&pcampaignid=web_share
HK Christmas Bazaar Volunteers – there will be a planning meeting after service on Sunday, July 20th.
Operation Christmas Child– As we move into July, let’s keep the excitement going for Operation Christmas Child! July is all about summer fun—think flip flops, jump ropes, and those extra-special items your own child would be thrilled to receive. As you shop, don’t forget the heart behind each shoebox: sharing the love of Christ. Most importantly, continue praying for this ministry and for each child who will hear the Good News through the simple gift of a shoebox.
The 3rd Annual HK Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm. Just in time for the Christmas holiday, local vendors will display a variety of crafts, baked goods, and other homemade and unique creations. The only fee is to rent a table. Vendors keep their proceeds. This fundraiser for Highland’s Kids program has continued to grow each year. For more information on selling and buying, visit https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/hk-christmas-bazaar/
Note: The deadline for vendors to register and pay for table(s) is October 18th, 2025. Questions? See Kim Ward or Kim Gove.
HK Dismissal – Parents, please wait to bring your children to their classes until Highlands Kids are officially dismissed from the Sanctuary. That way, teachers have time to get to their classrooms.
Sanctuary Reminders – We love our sanctuary and every one of you! A few reminders:
1 – Please do not move the chairs in the sanctuary. The spacing between rows is designed to allow for the comfort of all guests. 2 – There is NO FOOD allowed in the sanctuary. Feel free to go to the Cafe if you need a snack during service. 3 – NO DRINKS are allowed except spill-proof containers of water. We thank you for helping us keep this space both sacred and worshipper-friendly.
Highlands Kids News:
- Sign In: Please sign your child in for HK classes before 10 am on Sundays and 6 pm on Wednesdays when possible!
Volunteer Opportunities: We’re growing and NEED faithful volunteers in EVERY DEPARTMENT! Join us in serving our Heavenly Father and His people! We hope to have enough volunteers so that each of us only has to serve once a month. There are sign-up sheets for each department in the lobby.
Service Opportunities:
- Highlands Kids: Do you have a passion for children? See Ami Watson or the HK Info Desk for more information about becoming a teacher!
- All HK families are invited to serve once a month in their child’s class! Please see Ami or Ashlee in HK to get started!
- Cafe: Do you enjoy cooking, baking, or cleaning? See Tricia Kirsch or the Info Table for more information!
- Sound, Media & Lighting: Are you tech-driven and passionate about sound, media, and production? See Allan Kirsch or the Info Table for more information!
- Parking Team: Interested in joining our parking team? See Bob Calise, Bill Brainard, or the Info Table for more information!
- Communion: See Mary Partidge if you are interested in helping serve communion!
- Greeters: See Donna Brainard or the Info Table for more information to get involved with our greeting team! We really need Wednesday greeters!
If you’re ready to serve or have a skill but aren’t sure where to start, stop by the admin office or contact a department leader. You can shadow with no commitment required! Let’s grow together!
PRAYER REQUESTS & PRAISE REPORTS: If you have a prayer request, a praise report, a death in your family, or an encouraging word, please email highlandsprayers@gmail.com
- For the most up-to-date prayer needs, you are encouraged to join the closed Highlands Community Facebook page to post and share prayer requests: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlandschurchcommunity
- There is a form to request prayer on the website here: https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/prayer-request/.
- *If the prayer request concerns anyone other than yourself, please ensure you have that person’s permission before sharing.
GENERAL QUESTIONS & APPOINTMENT REQUESTS: If you need to approve/share an announcement, request an appointment, or have general questions, please email Seth at highlandscotc@gmail.com
SERVICES
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 is 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, the youth 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. Children may not play on the playground without adult supervision. Thank you!
COMMUNITY GROUPS: We have many different Community Groups within Highlands that meet on a weekly/monthly basis. If you have an idea for a group, let us know! Please visit this link to sign up or learn more, or see Diana Douglass with questions.
