Thank you to everyone who supported the HK Christmas Bazaar. The event has raised more than $2,300 so far. Thanks to the 21 amazing vendors, volunteers, donors, food preparers (John Wheeler for his pulled pork and Wade Delk for his chili), and everyone who worked so hard to make this a success! The proceeds will fund trips for kids in our community. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, sold their goods, donated, and shopped! The raffle for an amazing brand-new Miter Saw is still available until December 15! Get your raffle tickets at the HK desk or see Kim Gove or Kim Ward. The Silent Auction Winners who need to pay and/or pick up their items are listed below: Becky Atkinson, Jason Cross, Rich Dalint, Larissa Harding, Melinda Jones, Michele Moore, Glenn Wilson, Joe Yero. *These winning bidders did not leave a phone number. If you know them, please let Kim Ward know: Cheryl Dalenu*, Shirley Hunley *, David Steffey*
The Rotary Club Christmas Parade is this Saturday, December 7, starting at 10 am. Highlands will have a float in the parade this year! Titled “From the Manger to the Cross.” The float will feature familiar faces of our youth as Mary and Joseph. Also in the parade will be Glenn and Ruby Wilson manning the Creation Station, complete with some surprise appearances! NOTE: There will be a meeting in HK3 after service on Wednesday, December 4th, for everyone in the Parade and helping with the float.
Department Heads – don’t forget there will be a planning luncheon after service on Sunday, December 8th, to review next year’s calendar of events.
Highlands Christmas Party! On Wednesday, December 18th, we will celebrate the Christmas season with an evening of food, fellowship, and games. Stay tuned for more info. Families will eat together in the Cafe, and then our Highland’s Kids will enjoy their festivities in HK2 at 6:30.
Highland’s Christmas Service will be on Sunday, December 22nd .
Volunteer Opportunities:
Highlands Kids– We are still in need of teachers and helpers in our Highlands Kids Department. If you want to volunteer, see the HK Welcome Desk for an application.
Parking Team– We also need faithful servants for our Highlands Parking Team! If you want to join this terrific crew, there is a sign-up sheet in the foyer.
Chrysalis, an Emmaus experience for teens ages 15-24, is scheduled for January 2-4, 2025, at the Crossville First Methodist Church. To learn more about this opportunity, see Timmy King or Lisa Roysden. We also have a couple of teens looking for sponsors! If you know of a teen interested in attending, please ask about getting an application in fast! Chrysalis applications can be downloaded here: https://www.emmausofthecumberlands.org/forms-apps/ Both the sponsor and applicant portions must be completed and emailed to chrysalisofthecumberlandstn@gmail.com
Young Adults Highlands (YAH) – This group for high school graduates through age 30, meets again this Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 pm, with meetings every other week. Come learn more about the finished work of Christ and enjoy fellowship opportunities! There is a signup sheet in the foyer! Contact Eden for more info.
Hurricane Outreach Opportunity- Mrs. Mary is collecting supplies to assist the North Carolina / East TN Flood Victims! She is collecting gloves, scarves, hand warmers, and Walmart bags! There is a collection bin outside of the Administration office.
The perfect Christmas gift! Highlands Church of the Cumberlands Cookbook – Feeding the Flock is available for $10 at the HK Desk. The cookbook has nearly 200 recipes from our Highlands cooks. All funds benefit Highlands Kids!
Save the date! The Highlands Kids Lunch and Training Day is Sunday, January 26, after service. Training is for those signed up and serving in HK. If you would like to serve, please be sure to return your application!
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 may 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.
