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 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 by AUGUST 11th!
MAY
DAILY PORTION, HAIR on the SQUARE, May 18th, 12 to 4 pm:
Come and share the love of Jesus, by loving others.
2024 GRADUATES May 19th
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
On Saturday, June 29th, at 6 p.m., 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
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, at 3 p.m. 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 also have our 10 a.m. Sunday morning celebration at HCOTC that day! We 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! 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 and 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!
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!
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.
