Daily Portions Laundry Outreach – The latest Highlands Church Daily Portions Outreach assisted over 150 residents last Saturday afternoon. The main attraction was prepaid laundry and detergent, with more than 80 loads donated to those in need. Our food station behind the Union Bank blessed those in need with homemade sandwiches and sides, hot soup, drinks, and gift bags. There was also a huge selection of free clothing for all ages, and kids enjoyed games and face painting. Free haircuts were offered by three licensed stylists (thank you Marcia Lee, Vanessa Mims, Jesika Delk), who estimated doing haircuts for 60 very appreciative men, women, and children.
Operation Christmas Child- Thank you to everyone who has helped in any way this year for Operation Christmas Child! Highlands was able to fill 1,005 boxes to be sent to children in need worldwide!
NEW! Christmas Parade- The Annual Christmas Parade will take place on December 7th, and Highlands will be doing a float! If you would like to assist Larissa in putting the float together or helping hand out candy, there is a sign-up sheet in the lobby.
Thanksgiving Dressing Preparation! If you have signed up to bake a pan of dressing, please pick up your pan(s) on Sunday, November 24th, after service. If that does not work, let us know, and you can also come by the church on Tuesday, November 26th, between 10 am and 3 pm. This dressing is for the community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner at the Jamestown Methodist Church, located at 102 E. Church St. You must bake the pan/pans on the morning of Thanksgiving and deliver them to the Methodist church by 9 am. Can’t help with dressing? Highlands Church volunteers are needed to cut pies at 6 pm on Wednesday.
HK Christmas Bazaar Coming Up! Plan to do your shopping at the HK Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 30th, from 11 am to 4 pm. Crafters, bakers, makers & creators will be selling their home-made goods. Delicious food and hot chocolate will be served. Proceeds from table rentals will fund events and trips open to ALL children in our community. To learn more, visit https://www.highlandschurchtn.org/hk-christmas-bazaar/or see Kim Ward or Kim Gove. NOTE: There will be a planning meeting for the HK Bazaar Volunteers after service this Wednesday!
NEW! Order HK Sweatshirts by Friday! HK Christmas Party will be December 18
Be sure to save the date for the Highlands Kids Christmas Party, which will be on Wednesday, December 18th, during service! Highlands Kids is paying for a free sweatshirt for each child as a gift for the party! Order your child’s FREE SWEATSHIRT by tomorrow, Friday, November 22nd.
You can order using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SHLxYXrLBzNE9PoQOkmu2CQH_KeABEnk3Z16hKp7zEY/edit?tab=t.0
(Adults, don’t worry, once all the kids’ sweatshirts are ordered, you will be able to purchase one!)
The perfect Christmas gift! Highlands Church of the Cumberlands Cookbook – Feeding the Flock, is available at the HK Desk. Nearly 200 recipes from our Highlands cooks are available for only $10. All funds benefit Highlands Kids.
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 soon! 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 new group for high school graduates through age 30 meets again on Saturday, November 23rd, 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.
NO Wednesday evening activities at HCOTC NEXT week, Nov. 27th!
If you can, help is needed at the Methodist church on Wed. evening (6 pm) and Thurs. morning (9 am). If you need a meal delivered, please call the Methodist Church at 931-879-7816. Orders will be taken until 11 am on Thanksgiving Morning. You may also come and dine in between the hours of 11 am-1 pm (102 E. Church St.).
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.
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.
Materials: Videos and book 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
