February 18-25 Announcements
**Wednesday Night Service has been canceled due to the winter weather. We look forward to seeing you Sunday!**
Helping Those in Need
Daily Portion – Our next Daily Portion outreach will THIS Saturday, February 22nd, from 12 pm to 4 pm, here at Highlands. For more information, be sure to sign up at the Highlands Info Table in the foyer! If you can help us distribute flyers, please grab some from the info table!
Praise & Worship Auditions
Auditions for the Praise & Worship, BOTH vocal and instrumental, will now take place this Sunday, February 23rd, right after service.
Basket Weaving Class Update – Larissa Buck’s Basket Weaving class will meet on Thursday, February 27th. See flyer in the foyer for details and to sign up.
Griefshare, a 13-week Support Group for anyone dealing with loss, will begin March 13th at Highlands. For more information, a sign up sheet is in foyer, or you can sign up online here: https://subspla.sh/28sns97
Save the Date: Monday, March 24, 2025, visit the Wonders Center Science Museum in Dickson, TN. For more information on the many attractions and admission, visit https://wonderscenter.org/ Sign up on the website here: https://subspla.sh/mc5pmh8
Gather 25 – February 28-March 1st – This is an unprecedented 25-hour global broadcast event telling the inspiring stories of the global Church, by the global Church. Jesus followers in churches, campuses, arenas, and living rooms–from every continent and denomination–will join together across every time zone to watch the Gather25 broadcast that is free to everyone, everywhere. Highlanders are encouraged to sign up to watch, pray, and participate in this unique broadcast. Sign up here: https://www.gather25.com/
Young Adults of Highlands– The next meeting of YAH will be on Saturday, March 1 at 5:30pm.
Project Bible Runners- The Bagwell family will be traveling up north to deliver Bibles to our friends with Project Bible Runners. If you have extra Bibles you’d like to donate for delivery worldwide, please drop them in the bin by the admin office. We collect Bibles year-round for this ministry, so if you come across any at a yard sale or thrift store, we’d love to pass them along to the Sweitzer family for this impactful mission. For more information about Project Bible Runners, click the link below: Our Story — Project Bible Runners
Highlands Kids News
Gather 25! February 28th-March 1st – This is an unprecedented 25-hour global broadcast event telling the inspiring stories of the global church, by the global church. Jesus followers in churches, campuses, arenas, and living rooms–from every continent and denomination–will join together across every time zone to watch the Gather25 broadcast that is free to everyone, everywhere. Highlanders are encouraged to sign up to watch, pray and participate in this unique broadcast. Sign up here: https://www.gather25.com/
HK Indoor Pool Party- Highlands Kids will be taking a trip to the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center on February 23rd from 1:30-3:30. This is an indoor pool facility and is always a great trip for our Highlands Kids to enjoy! Please note that all children must have their adult with them at all times during this trip and pizza will be provided for families at 2 pm!
All HK families are invited to serve once a month in their child’s class! Pick up a “Yes” card at the HK desk for more info.
Starting in January, we have NEW AGE RANGES on SUNDAYS in our HK classes:
HK1- ages 0 to 2
HK2 – ages 3-6
HK3 – ages 7-12
Wednesdays age ranges remain: HK1 ages 0-5, HK3 ages 6-12
Prayers
If you have a prayer request, a praise report, a death in your family, or an encouraging word, please email highlandsprayers@gmail.com.
- For the most up-to-date prayer needs, you are encouraged to join the closed Highlands Community Facebook page to post and share prayer requests:https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlandschurchcommunity
- There is a form to request prayer on the website here:https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/prayer-request/.
- NOTE: If the prayer request concerns anyone other than yourself, please ensure you have that person’s permission before sharing.
This Week’s Prayer Requests:
- Prayers of comfort and strength for the Ridenour family, at the loss of beloved husband and father Dave Ridenour, who passed away Friday. David’s visitation will be on Friday, Feb. 21 in Knoxville. Please pray for Monica and their children Hunter, Elijah, and Landon. David’s visitation is Friday, Feb. 21st, 5pm Eastern (4 CST) to 7pm Eastern (6 CST). Visitation and funeral will be held at Rose Mortuary Mann Chapel, 6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. The service begins at 7pm Eastern (6 CST). In lieu of flowers, Monica has requested donations to The Community House in honor of David.
- Remember Dave Gower in prayer, as he processes the loss of his baby brother. Dave just had another brother pass away a few days before Christmas. Prayers for comfort and peace to David and the Gower family.
- Rhonda Larue’s two-year-old son Steven Larue is now home after being treated at Children’s Hospital.
Let us continue to hold all of our brothers and sisters in prayer, knowing that God hears and answers our petitions. May His peace be with all those in need.
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.
Service Opportunities
- 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 for more information!
- Sound, Media & Lighting: Are you tech-driven and passionate about sound, media, and production? See Allan 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!
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 & Programs
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.
