Church News
Here are some of the latest news and announcements about things happening in our Church.
ATTENTION:
Sunday school is held each Sunday at 9:15. Go directly to your class.
The Sanctuary class is broadcast live on Facebook each Sunday at 9:15.
Church will be held at 10:00 each Sunday in the sanctuary. Notice will be provided in advance on Facebook and by calling post messages if changes occur.
Worship services will also be live on Facebook, YouTube and Mixlr.
Pastor’s Note
It is the most wonderful time of the year and also the busiest. All the things we think must get done can get in the way sometimes of the true meaning of Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the weeks leading up to Christmas as much as anyone. However, if we really want to stay connected to the true meaning just open the scriptures and read the stories of Jesus birth.
Matthew chapter 1-2, and Luke chapter 2.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
December at a glance
Sunday December 7th:
Children’s Christmas program
Shut in cards are due
Wednesday December 10th:
Kingdom Kids 6:00pm, Christmas party
Fellowship on the Field 6:30pm
Adult Choir 6:30pm
Journey to Jesus setup
Thursday December 11th:
Journey to Jesus drive-thru 6-8 pm
Friday December 12th:
Journey to Jesus drive-thru 6-8 pm
Sunday School classes & WMU, deliver gifts and food to Free Home School
Sunday December 14th:
Adult Christmas Cantata Rejoice with great joy 10:00am
Wednesday December 17th:
No activities
Wednesday December 24th:
No activities – Christmas break
Friday December 26th – January 7th 2026
Fellowship hall closed for new carpet
Wednesday December 31st:
No activities – Christmas break
Activities will resume Jan. 7th, 2026
Upcoming Events
May 31st – June 4th, 2026: VBS Join us on a tropical trek to explore the nature of God at Rainforest Falls
Christmas Cards for shut-ins
Valerie Cheshire, Frances Cook, Frankie Edge, Gene & Jo Gilleland, Clinton & Gladys Griffen, Bill Pruitt, Gene Pruitt, Helen Pruitt, Lucille Rich, Peggy Wheeler, Coriene Wilkie, Herman Wilkie, Virginia Wyatt
Journey to Jesus Drive Thru Event
December 11th and 12th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
First, let me say thank you to everyone who has helped organize the event thus far! What a great coordinated effort! Now, let’s pray for NO RAIN on Thursday and Friday!
Here are the dates with task up to the event:
Saturday, December 6 – small working to put up a few more scenes that can withstand the weather.
Wednesday, December 10 and Thursday, December 11th
Setup of scenes. Need to be completed by 4:00 PM on Thursday, if possible. Snacks will need to be packaged and ready for delivery for each scene.
Thursday, December 11
All actors need to plan for arrival around 5:00 PM- to obtain costume from Fellowship Hall, then proceed to your scene. Cars begin driving thru right at 6:00 PM. For those that cannot participate both nights, you will need to return your costume back to the fellowship hall after the event on Thursday night.
Friday, December 12
All actors need to plan to arrive around 5:15-5:30 PM to arrive at your assigned scenes. For those that need to get costumes, please arrive at 5:00 to obtain your costume from the Fellowship Hall.
Rebecca could use some help restocking the snack boxes on Friday morning. Please let her know if you can assist.
Thank you all for your help and participation. May GOD be glorified through us and the story of Jesus be broadcasted across our community through your efforts.
Merry Christmas!
Edwin, Tabitha, Ron, and Rebecca
Church Caps
Coy still has caps with the Church’s logo on sale for $15.00/cap
Great Christmas Gifts
Sunday School News
Lessons for December:
Dec.7: 1 Corinthians-14
Dec. 14:1 Corinthians-15
Dec. 21: 1 Corinthians-16
Dec. 28: 2 Corinthians-1
The average attendance for November was 110. Our Sunday School attendance was wonderful, keep up the good work.
A special thank you to those who gave to the food and clothing bank offering. The total was $ 1645.
December is a busy month.
There is always a place for you in Sunday School.
WMU News
Our next meeting will be January 26th @ 6:30 PM.
Food trays for December are Vicki & Theresa
Adult Choir News
Join us for our Christmas Cantata Rejoice with Great Joy!
It’s not too late to join the choir as we learn new music!!
Come out and join us!!
Fellowship on the Field
We are so thankful for each of you and all the memories we have shared this past year! Special thanks to everyone who helped make Thanksgiving meal night such a blessing!
As we look ahead, we are excited for what is coming. game truck nights, special events and plenty of time to grow and have fun together.
Kingdom Kids
Our Christmas party will be December 1oth at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.
We will break for Christmas holidays December 17th-31st. We will start back on January 7, 2026.
Merry Christmas
Prayer Requests
Carol Carnes
Valerie Cheshire
Charm Cochran
Judy Cochran
Stanley Cochran
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Ellen Golden (Mother of Wendy Gilleland)
Kelly Holloway
Mike Huskisson
Todd Ledfort
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
Stanley Pinyan
Phyllis Harbin Pool
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Preacher Ronnie (shoulder replacement)
Betty Jo Turpin
Betty Wallace
Barbara Wheeler
Gene Wheeler
Peggy Wheeler
Coriene Wilkie
Dylan Wilkie
Herman Wilkie
Loretta Wright
** Please help us keep the prayer list current by adding or omitting as needed. Thank you for your help. **
Church Information
Venmo is @Hightowerbaptist-Church
Our physical address:
3444 Hightower Rd.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Mailing address:
PO Box 569
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Email address: hightowerclerk@rocketmail.com
For those needing donation receipts for your tax purposes, please email those requests to me.
Thanks, Edwin Wilkie, Church Clerk
Church Directory Updates
Diane Martin
678-234-6990
718 E. Pierson Dr.
Lynn Haven, FL. 32444
Carol Carnes
833 Spruce Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
Stanley & Rhonda Cochran
1000 Hube Turner Rd.
Canton, GA 30115
Gene and Jo Gilleland
704 Owens Circle
Canton, GA 30115
470-863-9322
770-757-2213
Scott Huskins
678-793-7422
Mark & Debbie Jones
1038 Gaddis Rd
Canton, GA 30115
Lloyd Lusk
195 Trenton Lane
Canton, GA 30115
Ronny & Rilla Price
8350 Ball Ground Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
Rilla 770-656-1333
Ronny 404-772-1382
James & Lucille Rich
50 Cagle Mill Rd. Unit 4
Jasper, GA 30143
Karen Parrott
3100 Taylor St.
Canton, GA 30114
Karen: 678-910-7208
Juanita:770-377-5751
Virginia Wyatt
540 Gold Rush Ct.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
678-897-3930
Trey & Haley Howell
243 Trenton Lane
Canton, GA 30115
Church Officers
Pastor: Ronnie McCormick
Church Clerk: Edwin Wilkie, Asst. Coy Cochran
Song Leader: Ronnie Price, Asst. Steve Pressley
Pianist: Regina Groover, Asst. all others that play
Organ: Tabitha Wilkie, Asst. Wanda Harbor
Church Announcements: Chad Cochran, Asst. Trey Howell
Sound System: Brian Wallace, Asst. Tony Porter, Tim Perkins, Calista Odum,
Lance Carnes, Heath Wilkie, Westin Wilkie
Church Maintenance: Phil Cochran, Edwin Wilkie, Earl Turpin
Fellowship Hall Maintenance: Randy Wilkie, Lance Carnes
Cemetery Committee: Heath Wilkie, Randy Wilkie, Coy Cochran
Sunday School Teachers and Officers 2025-2026
Sunday School Teachers:
Nursery: Shanna Wilbanks, Director
1st: Megan & Julie
2nd: Judy & Kayla
3rd: Shanna & Marla
4th: Haley & Jamie Bobo
(Pre-K ) 3,4 & 5 Years thru 2nd grade: Emily Reinhart, Director
3rd-5th Grade: Kelly Wilkie, Director, Rebecca Price
Middle School: Adam Barton, Director, Trey Howell, Bake Cochran. Chris Sterling
High School: Walker Wilkie, Director
Chad Cochran, Kyle Wilkie
College/ Young Adult Class: Edwin & Tabitha Wilkie
ARK Class: Corey Bobo, Tonya Carnes, Wyatt Wilkie, Randy Wilkie
Middle Adult Class (Empty Nesters): Cindy McCormick, Heath Wilkie, Cory Bobo, Reese Reinhard
Sanctuary Class: Clint Smith
Officers:
Children’s Choir: Charm Cochran
Youth Choir: Megan Barton & Taylor Boles
VBS Directors: Haley Howell & Kayla Floyd
Christmas Gift Coordinator: Annsley Cochran
Sunday School Leadership Team: Phil Cochran, Clint Smith & Emily Reinhart.
Christmas Baskets, Decorate Church, Easter Sunrise Breakfast: ARK class
Hightower Deacon Board
Randy Wilkie – Chairman
Lance Carnes
Chad Cochran
Coy Cochran
Ron Cooper
Thomas Heard
Tim Perkins
Ronny Price
Gene Wheeler
Edwin Wilkie
Heath Wilkie
Lanny Wilkie
Wyatt Wilkie