REMINDER: NO SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27TH
Thanksgiving Dressing Preparation- If you have signed up to bake a pan of dressing, please be sure to drop them off at the Methodist Church at 9 am on Thursday. Didn’t sign up to bring dressing? Highlands Church volunteers are needed to prepare meals at 6 pm on Wednesday night and to deliver meals on Thursday beginning at 9 am.
Need somewhere to spend Thanksgiving? Join our community at the Methodist Church beginning at 11 am until 1 pm for a free meal & fellowship! 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. The Jamestown Methodist Church is located at 102 E Church Street, across from Union Bank.
HK Christmas Bazaar This Saturday! 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 available for purchase. 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/.
Basket Weaving Class- If you participated in Larissa’s last basket weaving class and have not completed your basket, the next class will be on December 12th at 4 pm here at the church.
Hurricane Outreach Opportunity- Mrs Mary is collecting supplies to assist the North Carolina / East TN Flood Victims! She is collecting scarves, 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 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, 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.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Highlands Kids– We are still in need of teachers and helpers in our Highlands Kids Department. If you would like to volunteer, see the HK Welcome Desk for an application.
Parking Team– We also need faithful servants for our Highlands Parking Team! If you would like to join them, there is a sign-up sheet in the foyer.
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.
COMMUNITY GROUPS! – YOU CAN STILL JOIN!
A SURE FOUNDATION – Tuesdays, 10 am
When: Tuesdays, 10 am (started Oct. 22)
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
