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

Happy Fall Y’all!

Psalms 85:12
Yes, the Lord will give what is good;
And our land will yield its increase.

The Psalms reminds us of the faithfulness and the provisions of God.
Lord, help us to embrace the season of life we are in and live every moment to the fullest. May we always trust in your goodness and lean on you for our strength.

In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie

October at a glance

Sunday October 5th: WMU will give bibles to those baptized

Wednesday October 8th: Kingdom Kids – 6:00, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30

Saturday October 11th: Taylor & Matthew Seay’s Bridal Brunch 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Registered Walmart & Amazon

Sunday October 12th: Pastor’s Appreciation Breakfast, 9:00 -9:45 AM. Fellowship Hall
No Sunday School
Worship – 10:00AM, Youth & children will be singing

Wednesday October 15th: Kingdom Kids Fall Festival – 6:00, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30

Wednesday October 22nd: Kingdom Kids – 6:00, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30

Sunday October 26th: Trunk Or Treat -4:00 PM. Decorate your trunk or just sit and enjoy handing out candy. Bring crockpots of Chili and the fixins’, and desserts to share. Hot dogs, drinks and paper goods will be provided.

Tuesday October 28th: WMU 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall

Wednesday October 29th: Kingdom Kids – 6:00, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30

Upcoming Events
Save the Date: Church events in the new year

Church conference is typically the 3rd Sunday in each month

November 8th: Turkey shoot 8:00 AM
Breakfast items will be served

November TBD: Breakfast with Santa

December 2nd: WMU Christmas Party 6:00 pm

December 7th: Children’s Christmas Program

December 11th and 12th: Journey to Jesus drive-thru

December 14th: Adult Choir Christmas Cantata

May 31st – June 4th, 2026: VBS Join us on a tropical trek to explore the nature of God at Rainforest Falls

Welcome New Members

Alan and Angela Conner

Christmas Drive Thru
Journey to Jesus

Dates: Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th

There are many ways to volunteer, and we count on our congregation who always step up and deliver a wonderful event that ministers to so many around our community and beyond. What a way to embrace Christmas by providing a way for those in our area to see through scenes and music the Journey to Jesus.

Please see Tabitha Wilkie or Rebecca Price to sign up for one or more areas.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Costume Committee- Coordination and organization of costumes for each scene
Drive-way committee -Driveway scrapping, gravel, and light strand setup
Electrician Committee
Greeting Committee
Live animal coordination- Help Phil Cochran
Marketing Committee- Advertisement signs, flyers, FB announcements
Music Committee- Review the current music, copy USB and CDs, confirm the QR code
Photo and Video Committee
Scene Actors- The more the better!
Scene Setup- Each scene will need setup prior to the event. Specifications on the setup will be provided
Scene Sign coordination

Wedding Brunch Shower

You’re invited to a Wedding Brunch Shower honoring Taylor Boles and Matthew Seay on Saturday October 11th, from 10 AM-12PM

Registered at Walmart and Amazon

Sunday School News

Lessons for October
5th: 1 Corinthians 6
12th: No Sunday School
19th: 1 Corinthians 7
26th: 1 Corinthians 8

The average attendance for September was 110.

Over $3000 was collected in gift cards for the GA Baptist Children’s home. Thank you to everyone that gave.

Our Sunday School kick off was a success, With over 150 in attendance. There is always a place for you in Sunday School, come out and try it.

WMU News

Thank you to Delilah for hosting our meeting Monday 9/29. We had a wonderful time of food and fellowship and a record crowd of 31 ladies.

It was great to see several new faces. The WMU has many activities planned in the upcoming months, restocking and organizing our new kitchen cabinets, Pastor’s appreciation, and Trunk or Treat, to name a few. Be sure and come out for Pastor Appreciation as we honor Ronnie & Cindy, October 12th.  A light breakfast will be served between 9-9:45 in the fellowship hall. No Sunday School on this day.

As we begin a new year in WMU here are the new officers.
President- Theresa Huskins
Vice-President- Mitzi Chambers
Secretary/Treasurer – Tonya Carnes
Asst. – Malenthia Odum

Next meeting October 28TH 6:3O, Fellowship Hall

Food trays for October – Stacey & Penny
Devotion – Cindy

Adult Choir News

We are enjoying working on the Christmas Cantata. Text Mitzi to get your link for 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

Middle School- High School are welcome and come ready to build friendships, play games, and grow together in faith. Bring your friends and join us each Wednesday!

We can’t wait to see you there!! Wednesday nights @ 6:30.

Kingdom Kids

The Kingdom Kids team has planned a year full of fun, fellowship, and faith-building activities, and we can’t wait to get started.

Weekly Schedule: Wednesdays
Dinner – 6:00 PM
Music – 6:30 PM
Devotion & group activities – 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Be sure to check out the calendar for a list of special monthly activities as well as any nights we will not be meeting. KK will meet each Wednesday night in October. October 15th will be our Fall Festival.

-Kingdom Kids leaders

Prayer Requests

Lois Bryant
Carol Carnes
Patty Castleberry Wilkie
Valerie Cheshire
Charm Cochran
Judy Cochran
Stanley Cochran
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Ellen Golden (Mother of Wendy Gilleland)
Cameron Holloway
Kelly Holloway
Mike Huskisson
Diane Martin
P.J. McClesky
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
Stanley Pinyan
Phyllis Harbin Pool
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Family of James Rich
Randy Smith (hip replacement)
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