SERVICES/COMMUNITY GROUPS:
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. Please refrain from conversations in the sanctuary during this time.
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!
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!
HAPPENINGS COMING UP:
HK COOKBOOK RECIPES (NEW deadline…extended!)
We know Highlands has some amazing 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, comfort food, if you love it, we want it! Please submit recipes to hkcookbooks2024@gmail.com by AUGUST 11th!
MAY
LEADERSHIP GROUP, If you signed up for the Leadership Group, please visit the church center app. to see any updates.
HIGHLANDS KIDS HIKE (for HK families!) May 11th 10 am Colditz Cove, 2552 Northup Falls Rd. Jamestown. Picnic to follow at Allardt Park. An adult must accompany children. For any questions call or text Rachael 931-310-2912
DAILY PORTION, HAIR on the SQUARE, May 18th, 12 to 4pm: A brief meeting to discuss Hair on the Square will follow this Wednesday’s service on May 8th.
2024 GRADUATES May 19th If you or your child will be graduating from 8th grade, high school, college, or receiving a higher education degree/certification and Highlands is your home church, please let us know on the sign-up sheet in our foyer. We will honor our graduates and pray for them on May 19th.
BAPTISMS In-Church Baptism is on May 19th during our Sunday service! River Baptism is scheduled for August 18th. See below. More details to follow!
JUNE
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE, June 15th All proceeds will help pay off the church building! 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 PM Service, June 26th, come listen to amazing testimonies from some of the hardest-to-reach places in the world! Help us gather Bibles for those in need! Learn more at www.projectbiblerunners.com
FIREWORKS, FOOD, & FELLOWSHIP Saturday, June 29th, 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…approx. 9pm CT).
JULY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 15-19, 2024 (6:00PM to 8:30PM)
Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus Was a Kid. For more info: https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/vbs-2/
AUGUST
RIVER BAPTISM
We will have a special baptism at the Wolf River on Sunday, August 18th, 3pm. Join us at York Park, 2609 North York Hwy, Pall Mall. Bring a dessert to share if you would like! We’ll share refreshing beverages and desserts, as we fellowship together after baptism wraps up!
We WILL have our 10am Sunday morning celebration at HCOTC that day as well! Hope to see you for both!
HANDS, FEET, AND HEARTS NEEDED:
Highlands Needs YOU! Please connect with Leah Pepito to discover how YOU can help our community! HighlandsChurchVolunteers@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 line, sinkers, and hooks. Also, if you want to help directly with O.C.C., please contact Carol Watson.
REMINDERS and RESOURCES:
FREE, DESTINED TO REIGN BOOK (limited time!): The Destined to Reign book by Joseph Prince is one that Pastor Jason HIGHLY recommends and references. This book is currently available on their website for only $5 shipping. Find it here, Destined to Reign FREE!
PLAYGROUND: It’s that time of year again. Please make sure when playing on the Highlands’ playground you ALWAYS have an adult present. Please ensure your child/children are with you when they’re not in class. Thank you!
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 pertaining to serving, you may reach Leah at HighlandsChurchVolunteers@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY GROUPS ASSISTANCE: If you have any questions pertaining to Community Groups at Highlands, please reach out to 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.
