NEW! Daily Portions Laundry Outreach – Saturday, November 16th, Noon to 4 pm. We will be serving those in need in the community by prepaying for their laundry, as well as providing the love and care, food and services that a Daily Portion outreach is known for. We will set up a food station behind the Union Bank. ATTENTION DAILY PORTION VOLUNTEERS, we will be meeting after church this Wednesday, November 6th, to discuss details.

NEW! -Thanksgiving Dressing Preparation Planning! Our church is once again blessed to provide dressing for the community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner hosted at the Jamestown Methodist Church. This year we need to provide 35 pans. The cost is $12 per pan of frozen, pre-prepared stuffing. You simply need to bake the pan/pans of dressing you purchased the morning of Thanksgiving and deliver them to the Methodist church by 9 am. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. To pay for your dressing, label it “Thanksgiving dressing” and put your name on it. Once it’s labeled you can stick it in the wall box labeled “tithe-offering” in between the men’s bathroom and the security office. 

Can’t help with dressing? Highlands Church volunteers will also be needed to cut pies the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving (we will not be having church service), and to deliver meals to any home-bound neighbors on Thanksgiving Day. If you wish to be involved, please sign up at the info table.

-OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (O.C.C.): This project of Samaritan’s Purse makes a substantial impact on children’s lives all around the world. Highlands Church has upped its goal this year to fill 1,000 boxes with toys, clothing, games, and other needed items. If you would like to pack a shoebox, some are in the hallway for you to grab! Please have them back to the church on Wednesday, November 13th. If you do take a box, please be certain you bring it back so we can ensure we send 1,000 boxes. Thank you to everyone who donated to the OCC Change Collection, we raised just under $700!
November 17th – Packing Party!

Highlands Church of the Cumberlands Cookbook – Feeding the Flock, is available for purchase at the HK Desk. Nearly 200 recipes from our Highlands cooks are available for only $10. All funds benefit Highlands Kids.

Reserve Your Table for the HK Christmas Bazaar – Saturday, November 30th, 2024  – Crafters, Bakers, and Makers/Creators! Make sure you sign up for the Highlands Church Christmas Bazaar. Sell your CREATIONS and BENEFIT the children of our community! Proceeds from table rentals will fund events and trips open to ALL children in our community. Crafters, you get to keep proceeds from your sales! Vendor table fees are due November 16th. The event is on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, from 11 am until 4 pm. To reserve a table, use the form below or visit: https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/hk-christmas-bazaar/

NEW! Wanted – 10 More HK Teachers! Our Highlands Kids Teachers are amazing! The goal is for each teacher to serve once a month. Pastor Ami Watson is looking for a few awesome folks to serve. Right now we need 4 Teachers for Sundays, and 3 on Wednesdays, which will make it possible for our team to be fully staffed! Helpers are also always welcome! Interested but unsure? Just let the office know! Training will be provided in January.

Introducing Young Adults Highlands (YAH) – a new group for high school graduates through age 30. Come and learn more about the finished work of Christ and enjoy opportunities for fellowship. The first meeting will be held THIS SATURDAY, November 9th, at 5:30 pm, with meetings every other week. There is a signup sheet in the foyer! Contact Eden for more info. 

NOVEMBER

COMMUNITY GROUPS! – YOU CAN STILL JOIN!

A SURE FOUNDATION – Tuesdays, 10 am
When: Tuesdays, 10 am (started Oct. 22)
“A Sure Foundation,” will help new and established believers learn how to plant the Word in their hearts, unlock the parable of Jesus that unlocks all others, and develop a mature and stable walk with the Lord. This teaching is essential for every Christian.
Facilitator: Jean Bonlender
SIGN UP at church, or SIGN UP AT: https://highlandslife.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/a-sure-foundation

KNOWING GOD’S CHARACTER – Thursdays, 6 pm
When: Thursdays at 6 pm (started Oct. 10)
Facilitator: Maureen Gower at her home.  sign up using the Church Planning Center App

ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS – Fridays, at 6 pm
Facilitator: Ron Chapin
SIGN UP at church, or sign up using the Church Planning Center App

DESTINED TO REIGN – Mondays @ 6 pm 
Learn about the Finished Work of Christ! 
Facilitator: Diana Douglass 
https://highlandslife.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/destined-to-reign

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 website here: https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/prayer-request/.

You can also join the closed Highlands Community Facebook page, and post and share prayer requests here: 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. 

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. 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.