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
Consider the lilies
Luke 12:27
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
As we enter this month, we look all around us and see new life blooming outside and it brings hope to our heart. Just as the sun and rain encourages the growth of flowers, let us encourage one another and rejoice in all God is doing at HBC.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
May at a glance
Friday May 8th:
Union Meeting 6:00PM, Oak Grove Baptist Church
Delegates: Coy Cochran, Mike Huskisson, Mark DeMasis, Ron Cooper, Mark Jones, Alternate: Edwin Wilkie
Sunday May 10th:
Mother’s Day
Sunday School- 9:15 AM
Worship -10:00 AM
Wednesday May 13th:
Young at Heart, road trip, meet at church @ 11:00 AM
Sunday May 17th:
May Meeting
Sunday School 9:15
Worship -10:00 AM – Communion
Lunch at picnic tables after worship (bring meat, side dishes, bread, desserts, drinks to share) Paper goods will be provided.
Tuesday May 19th:
WMU plant exchange @ Vicki’s house 6:30
Sunday May 24th:
Sunday School- 9:15 AM
Worship -10:00 AM
Conference after worship
Saturday May 30th:
VBS workday and set up 9AM
Sunday May 31st:
Sunday School- 9:15 AM
Worship -10:00 AM
Senior recognition day-10:00 AM worship (high school & college grads)
Please get your information to a WMU member and send your photo to Brian Wallace -404-626-3596
5th Sunday, Sunday School offering goes to Hightower Food and Clothing Bank Sunday School classes get a teacher, Church Offering goes to WMU
Sunday May 31st – Thursday June 4th
VBS 2026, each night 6:30-9:00. A light meal will be served each night
Save the date
July 10th-18th:
Holbrook Camp meeting 11:00AM, 8:00 PM
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
Young At Heart
Young At Heart will be taking a road trip to the Varsity in Dawsonville on Wednesday, May 13th.
We will meet at the church at 11 am. We have friends who will be driving so that anyone can attend.
Please let Cindy know if you need someone to pick you up at your home. Come enjoy good food, laughter, and fellowship.
Congratulations
Correction of name:
Blake, Kallie, & Kason Hayes Anthony Cochran
Born 3/30/26
7lbs. 11oz, 20.5 in long
Congratulations Graduates
High School Graduates: Hunter Cantrell, Journey Cowart, Sawyer Cowart, Spence Griffeth, Emma Russell, Weston Wilkie
College: Riley Smith
Masters: Lily Cohran, Jackson Gilleland
Specialist: Charm Cochran, Taylor Seay, Whitney Wilkie
Doctorate: Brook Bobo Melton
Birthday Wishes
Birthday wishes to Coriene Wilkie who will be turning 98 in May.
VBS News
VBS kicks off this month! We can’t wait to welcome you to Rainforest Falls, where we explore the nature of God. We will have a VBS workday on Saturday May 30th starting at 9am. Teachers can decorate their classrooms at that time and we will get set up for an awesome week.
If you are volunteering, please wear a tropical shirt with your volunteer shirt (think Hawaiian shirt) on Sunday night to kickoff our week. VBS will be from 6:30-9pm each night. We are thankful for all of the support our church family puts into VBS every year.
Let’s come together and make this another incredible week!
Kayla and Haley
ATTENTION:
VBS DONATIONS NEEDED
Drop off at Picnic tables or fellowship hall.
1.Small bottles of water
2.Capri Suns (non-paper juice boxes)
3.Large waters for the Youth building
Sunday School News
Lessons for May:
May 3rd: Galatians 2
May 10th: Galatians 3
May 17th: Galatians 4
May 24th: Galatians 5
May 31st: Galatians 6
Our Average Attendance for April was 108.
As we continue our study of Paul, and his letter to the Galatians, what a wonderful time to bring your family to Sunday School.
We have a 5th Sunday in May (May 31st).
Classes make sure you have a teacher for that day.
The offering for Sunday School goes to the Food and Clothing Bank.
WMU News
Those of you that have high school or college seniors graduating this year, please let a WMU Member know. The WMU will recognize Seniors on Sunday May 31st during our Worship. Please send a photo of your Senior to Brian Wallace, 404-626-3596.
Our May meeting will be Tuesday May 19th @ Vicki’s house 6:30.
We will play the plant exchange game for those that want to participate.
Food Trays for May are Theresa & Haley. Devotion is Callie.
Adult Choir News
A wonderful time to become part of the choir.
Fellowship on the Field
We will start back in September with fun activities and devotions.
Kingdom Kids
We will have a fun day on May 3rd following worship.
We will have a light lunch and fun on the field. After summer break, we will meet again in September.
Prayer Requests
Valerie Cheshire
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Dan & David Hester
Todd Ledford
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
David & Joyce Owens (Malenthia’s parents)
Janine Perkins (Daughter of Dwayne Johnson)
Stanley Pinyan
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Debbie Rucker
Betty Jo Turpin
Barbara Wheeler
Gene Wheeler
Peggy Wheeler
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
Lucille Rich
50 Cagle Mill Rd. Unit 4
Jasper, GA 30143
Karen Parrott
3100 Taylor St.
Canton, GA 30114
Karen: 678-910-7208
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