HAPPENINGS COMING UP:
SEPTEMBER
GRIEFSHARE Begins THIS Thursday, September 12th, 6 pm
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Whether your loss is recent, or years ago, this proven Christ-based program lovingly walks you through the healing process. Featuring an updated curriculum, this 13-week program helps you overcome unprocessed grief. There is a $20 one-time fee for the workbook. For specific questions, contact the lead facilitator, Phil LeMaitre, philiplmtr3@gmail.com, or see the sign-up sheet in the foyer. Note: This course is open to the community, if you know someone in need, please invite them.
HIGHLANDS ANNIVERSARY SERVICE, September 22nd
Be sure to mark your calendars – you don’t want to miss our Anniversary Service! It’s always an extra special day at Highlands! This year we will be celebrating year 17 during the service with a potluck to follow. The church will be providing barbeque, please bring a side dish and a chair.
BASKET WEAVING CLASS, Thursday, September 26th
On Thursday, September 26, you can create a beautiful basket! Starting at 4 pm at the church. The sign-up sheet is in the foyer or see Larissa Buck. There is a $40 materials fee. (This class was rescheduled from August.)
NEW COMMUNITY GROUP! – KNOWING GOD’S CHARACTER
Have you ever wondered if God is double-minded? Have you ever wondered how He could be so seemingly harsh under the Old Covenant and so gracious, merciful, and forgiving under the New? Which one is REALLY His character? We will explore this and more in a new community group starting Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 PM. While initially planned for 13 weeks, we will move at the pace of the Holy Spirit. The leading book will be “God is Good: He’s Better Than You Think” by Bill Johnson. Maureen Gower will host the group at her home. We hope to see you there! We must know our Father’s character to fully walk our inheritance. NOTE: The location is approximately a 10-minute drive north of the church. Sign up in the foyer or on the Church Center app!
NEW! SERVE SEPTEMBER: Many of our departments here at Highlands are in need of volunteers. Are you interested in serving but aren’t sure about making the commitment? You can shadow a member of the Highlands team with no commitment necessary to see if that particular ministry is right for you! We need volunteers in Highlands Kids, Highlands Cafe, and the Highlands Parking Team. If you’re interested in potentially serving in one of these departments, see the corresponding team leader before or after service.
Highlands Kids – Ami Watson
Highlands Cafe – Tricia Kirsch
Highlands Parking Team – Bob Calise or Bill Brainard
IMPORTANT! O.C.C. (Operation Christmas Child): This month, let’s bring in flip flops, hair supplies, fishing bobbers, and fishing hooks. Last year, we filled over 800 boxes; this year, OUR GOAL IS 1,000! If you would like to purchase a case of 50 boxes, you can do so for only $40! We could also use some helping hands to assist Carol Watson with this ministry project! For more information or to purchase a box case, please see Carol.
NEW & IMPORTANT! Parker Family Meal Train
Our brother and sister, Edgar and Stacey Parker, are finally settling in at home after a hospital stay and a meal train has been set up to assist them in their time of need. The Parker family often serves in the Highlands Cafe on Sunday mornings. Please consider helping them during this difficult time by providing a meal. You can access the meal train at this hyperlink: Meal Train for The Parker Family
IMPORTANT! INVITING YOUR BEST HIGHLANDS PHOTOS! Have you taken any great photos that capture the love, fellowship and activities at Highlands? We are collecting photos for future projects, and would LOVE it if you could share them! Feel free to email them to Diana at HighlandsGroups@gmail.com, or upload them in the highest resolution you have available. There will be a prize for the best photo submission!!
REMINDERS & RESOURCES:
FREE, DESTINED TO REIGN BOOK (limited time!): Pastor Jason highly recommends and references Joseph Prince’s Destined to Reign book. It is currently available on their website for only $5 shipping. Find it here: Destined to Reign FREE!
RIVER BAPTISM PHOTOS & CERTIFICATES:
Photos from our River Baptism are available at the following link for families who would like photos in high resolution: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mlEXyMMgjiOAPyaqaWxRbl9HPf9d18cx?usp=sharing
If you were baptized and did not get your baptism certificate, please see Seth.
PARENTS & KIDS:
REMINDER! BEFORE & AFTER SERVICE: Please do not allow your children to be unattended before and after services. Also, please don’t let them use the restrooms alone. We request this for the safety of your kids and the church. Thank you for your understanding!
Note: We are looking for volunteers who can rotate watching the kids before service. If you are interested in helping, please see the HK Desk or contact Seth or Diana.
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 highlandsprayers@gmail.com. There is a form to request prayer on the web site here: https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/prayer-request/. You can also join the closed Highlands Community Facebook page, and post and share prayer requests there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlandschurchcommunity
*If the prayer request concerns anyone other than yourself, please ensure you have that person’s permission before sharing.
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 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, 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 us! Please visit this link to sign up or learn more, or see Diana Douglass with questions.
