Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rotary Club Christmas Parade! This year we had two floats; Highlands had a float titled “From the Manger to the Cross,” and the Creation Station had one titled “Dino-Night Before Christmas,” which won second place.
Basket Weaving Class. Larissa’s basket weaving class is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th, at 4 pm. This is part two of the basket weaving class, so if you were in attendance at the last class and have not finished your basket, be sure to be in attendance! This class will be held here at the Church!
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 at 6:00, 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. Make plans to attend, as you do not want to miss this special service!
HK Bazaar Miter Saw “Waffle” – The drawing for the Miter Saw “Waffle” will take place after service this Sunday, December 15th! You can still purchase tickets at the HK Info Desk.
Baptism- Are you interested in being baptized? Sign up at the Highlands Info Table. Once we have quite a few signed up, we will host a baptism here at Highlands!
Volunteer Opportunities:
We’re growing and need faithful volunteers in every department! Join us in serving our Heavenly Father and His people! We hope to have enough volunteers so that each of us only has to serve once a month.
- Highlands Kids: Do you have a passion for children? See Ami Watson or the HK Info Desk for more information about becoming a teacher or helper!
- Cafe: Do you enjoy cooking, baking, or cleaning? See Tricia Kirsch or the Info Table for more information!
- Sound, Media & Lighting: Are you tech-driven and passionate about sound, media, and production? See Allen Kirsch or the Info Table for more information!
- Parking Team: Interested in joining our parking team? See Bob Calise, Bill Brainard, or the Info Table for more information!
- Communion: See Mary Partridge if you are interested in helping serve communion!
- Maintenance: See Phil Partridge if you are interested in helping with some of the upcoming maintenance projects we have here at the church!
- Greeters: See Donna Brainard or the Info Table for more information to get involved with our greeting team!
If you’re ready to serve or have a skill but aren’t sure where to start, stop by the Admin office or contact a department leader. You can shadow with no commitment required! Let’s grow together!
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. 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
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 26th, 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.
