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
Allow all things to be new
2 Corinthians 5:17
New King James Version
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, All things have become new.
If you are in Christ, then transformation has taken place in your life. You no longer must live in a “HOT MESS”. You have been changed, allow all things to be new.
This is a biblical promise to you.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
February at a glance
Sunday February 1st:
Kallie & Blake Cochran’s baby shower
Drop in from 2-4 PM REGISTERED @ Amazon & Target, It’s a boy
Wednesday February 4th:
Kingdom Kids 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Sunday February 8th:
Super Sunday @ HBC, light breakfast @ 9:00 – 9:30 AM
High attendance at Sunday School
Come out and bring your family
Fellowship on the Field Youth go to Stars & Srikes for a bowling party @ 12:30 PM
Wednesday February 11th:
Kingdom Kids go to the Oaks and Giovannis 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Sunday February 15th:
Sunday school 9:15 am
Worship 10:00 am
Conference after worship
Wednesday February 18th:
Winter break, no Kingdom Kids or Fellowship on the Field
Adult Choir tbd
Monday February 23rd:
WMU 6:30 PM Fellowship hall
Wednesday February 25th:
Kingdom Kids 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Upcoming Events
March 15th:
Family Day @ worship
April 5th:
Easter Sunday, Sunrise breakfast & worship
May 17th:
May Meeting, lunch at picnic tables after worship
MAY 31st – JUNE 4th:
VBS 2026, Join us on a tropical trek to explore the nature of God at Rainforest Falls
July 19th-25th:
Revival at HBC
July 26th:
Baptizing Sunday
AUGUST 7th,8th, & 9th:
Church camp @ Camp Pinnacle
August 16th:
Pastor & Church elections
August 30th:
Sunday School elections
October:
Pastor Appreciation month, trunk or treat TBD
November:
Turkey Shoot TBD
December:
Journey to Jesus, Adult Cantata, Children’s program TBD
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, a calling post will go out for cancellations.
If you would like to be added to the calling post message system, please see Vicki.
Sunday School News
Lessons for February:
February 8th: 2 Corinthians: 5
February 15th: 2 Corinthians:6
February 22nd: 2 Corinthians:7
The average attendance for January was 98.
Sunday Feb. 8th will be Super Sunday at HBC. We will have a light breakfast beginning at 9 AM in the fellowship hall. Bring your family as we continue the study of 2 Corinthians. We will dismiss around 9:30 for classes. There is a place for everyone. A great time of fellowship and the study of the bible.
WMU News
Our next meeting will be February 23rd @ 6:30. Monday night. We will draw for prayer partners.
Food trays for February are Marla & Brenda.
Devotion for January is Tonya Carnes.
Adult Choir News
We are starting off 2026 with choir on Wednesday nights @ 6:30. We will practice 1/7, and begin learning new music and refresh our older tunes. A wonderful time to become part of the choir.
Fellowship on the Field
We meet each Wednesday night @ 6:30.
Sunday February 8th, Youth are invited to meet at Stars & Strikes for a bowling party at 12:30. Bring your kiddos for a fun afternoon together. A light lunch will be served. Please let any of the leaders know if your kids and friends can come. RSVP by February 4th.
We will not meet February 18th due to Winter break.
Kingdom Kids
We meet each Wednesday night @ 6 PM, with dinner, devotion, singing and games.
Wednesday February 11th Kingdom Kids will meet at the Oaks and then go to Giovannis. All kids are invited,
We will not meet February 18th due to Winter break.
Tax Time
For those needing donation receipts for your tax purposes, please email those requests to me.
Thanks,
Edwin Wilkie, Church Clerk
Prayer Requests
Debbie Boles (gall bladder)
Valerie Cheshire
Charm Cochran
Stanley Cochran (shoulder replacement)
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Family of Kelly Holloway
Mike Huskisson
Luke Ledford
Todd Ledford
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
Stanley Pinyan
Phyllis Harbin Pool
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Family of Marilyn Stancil (Tina Cochran’s mother)
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