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 and You Tube 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

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Our world is fast paced. People feel a continual rush, our food is fast food, our phones are a constant reminder of where we need to be or who we need to call. We have demands of work, family and just daily routine that sometimes rob us from inner peace.

God help us all to slow down. Help us remember that when we feel rushed in this world, that you are always present.

In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie

November at a glance

November 1st:
Grab your newsletter

November 4th:
Kingdom Kids 6PM
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 PM
Adult Choir 6:30 PM

November 7th:
Turkey Shoot – 8AM
Donations of gift cards for prizes appreciated
See Speedy or Blayne to help with concessions

November 11th:
Kingdom Kids 6PM
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 PM
Adult Choir 6:30 PM

November 14th:
Hightower’s day to work at the Food & Clothing Bank 7:30-12:00

November 16th:
WMU meeting 6:30, Fellowship Hall

November 18th:
Young at Heart-Fellowship Hall -11:00 AM. Thanksgiving Celebration
Kingdom Kids Thanksgiving feast-6 pm
Fellowship on the Field Thanksgiving Feast-6:30.
Choir/6:30
Ask children and youth leaders if they need any help with food

November 23rd:
Adult Choir 6:30 PM

November 25th:
No Wednesday night activities

November 29th:
Sunday School offering goes to Hightower Food & Clothing Bank, Church Offering to WMU

Save the date

December 1st:
WMU Christmas party 6:00pm fellowship hall

December 2nd:
Kingdom Kids Program practice: 6:00 PM
Fellowship on the field-6:30
Adult Choir-6:30

December 6th:
Children’s Christmas program 10:00 AM Worship
Last day to bring Christmas cards for shut-ins

December 10th & 11th:
Journey to Jesus Drive thru

December 13th
Adult Choir Christmas Cantana 10:00 AM

August 6th – 8th, 2027:
Church Camp at Camp Pinnacle

Children’s Christmas Program

The Kingdom Kids will be presenting “Come and See” December 6^th during worship service. You don’t want to miss it.

Parents important reminders: Listen to the program music so your child(ren) will know the songs. Please see Megan Barton if you didn’t receive the music. The only practice is Wednesday, December 2^nd. PLEASE try to have your child at this practice if they are participating in the Program.

Thank you

Turkey Shoot
Saturday November 7th 8:00 AM

If you can help with concessions, please see Blayne or Speedy.
Donations of gift cards for prizes will be appreciated.
Please give gift cards to Phil or Edwin.
Prizes will also include turkeys and hams.
Proceeds go to the youth Church camp.

No turkeys will be harmed at this event

Christmas Cards for Shut-ins

Valerie Cheshire, Frances Cook, Gene & Jo Gilleland, Clinton & Gladys Griffen, Stanley Pinyan, Bill Pruitt, Gene Pruitt, Helen Pruitt, Lucille Rich, Earl & Betty Jo Turpin, Gene & Barbara Wheeler, Peggy Wheeler, Coriene Wilkie, Herman Wilkie, Virginia Wyatt.

Place your cards in the bags provided. Last day to bring them is Sunday December 6^th.

Hightower Food & Clothing Bank

The Hightower Baptist Food and Clothing bank is collecting new, unwrapped toys to bless Children and families in our community. These toys are due Sunday November 29^th. You may put the toys in the designated area in the fellowship hall.

Keep in mind sometimes the older children are over-looked, but any age toy is appreciated. Toy pick up day at the Food and Clothing Bank will be Saturday December 5^th, between 8-11. Any volunteers to help with that will be appreciated.

Journey to Jesus Drive-thru

Dates: Thursday December 10^th and Friday December 11^th

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 of 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
Driveway Committee: Driveway scraping, gravel and light strand setup
Electrician Committee
Greeting Committee
Live animal coordination: Help Phil Cochran
Marketing Committee: Advertisement signs, flyers, Facebook announcements
Music Committee: Review the current music, copy USB and CD’s, 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

Sunday School News

WMU News

We will be organizing a toy drive for the Hightower Food and Clothing bank this year. These toys will be given to families and children in our area that need a little help this Christmas season. The toys are due November 29^th, so they may be delivered to the food bank that afternoon.

We also will be helping families in the Free Home area with gifts and food. Our annual Christmas party will be December 1^st at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Those that have a prayer partner will reveal their identity will a small gift.

Please bring a gift of around $25, for the game. Our next meeting will be November 16^th, Monday, at 6:30.

Food trays for November are Cindy & Megan.
Devotion is Debbie Boles.

Prayer Requests

Valerie Cheshire
Rhonda Cochran
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Jerry Hamby (Mechell Perkins’ dad)
Betty & David Hester
Joan Hill
Claudia Johnson (Delilah’s sister)
Todd Ledford
Bill & Eula McIntosh
Linda Moore (Friend of George Lathem)
David & Joyce Owens (Malenthia’s parents)
Michelle Pendley
Stanley Pinyan
Tony Porter
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Debbie Rucker
Chris, Julie, Hudson and Henry Sterling
Earl & Betty Jo Turpin
Gene & Barbara Wheeler
Peggy Wheeler
Herman Wilkie
Thomas & Linda 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

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

Trey & Haley Howell
243 Trenton Lane
Canton, GA 30115

Scott Huskins
678-793-7422

Mark & Debbie Jones
1038 Gaddis Rd
Canton, GA 30115

Diane Martin
678-234-6990
718 E. Pierson Dr.
Lynn Haven, FL. 32444

Dave and Malenthia Odum
2473 Jordan Rd.
Talking Rock, GA 30175

Karen Parrott
3100 Taylor St.
Canton, GA 30114
Karen: 678-910-7208

Ronny & Rilla Price
8350 Ball Ground Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
Rilla 770-656-1333
Ronny 404-772-1382

Helen Pruitt
The Retreat of Canton
3333 East Cherokee Dr.
Canton, Ga 30115

Lucille Rich
50 Cagle Mill Rd.  Unit 4
Jasper, GA 30143

Virginia Wyatt
540 Gold Rush Ct.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
678-897-3930

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, Ed Cipriani
Fellowship Hall Maintenance: Randy Wilkie, Lance Carnes
Cemetery Committee: Heath Wilkie, Randy Wilkie, Coy Cochran

Sunday School Teachers and Officers 2026-2027

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 2^nd grade: Emily Reinhart & Mary Grace Wilkie
3^rd-5^th Grade: Kelly Wilkie & Rebecca Price
Middle School: Trey Howell 1st, Bake Cochran 2nd. Adam Barton 3rd, Chris Sterling 4th
High School: Walker Wilkie, Chad Cochran, Kyle Wilkie
College & Career:Emily 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: Emily Reinhart
Children’s Christmas program: Ronnie & Cindy McCormick
Kingdom Kids Directors: Shanna Wilbanks & Rebecca Price
Fellowship on the Field Directors: Callie Odom, Emily Wilkie, Grant Gilleland, Mary Grace Wilkie, Walker Wilkie
Sunday School Leadership Team: Phil Cochran, Clint Smith & Emily Reinhart.
Christmas Baskets, Decorate Church, Easter Sunrise Breakfast: Empty Nesters

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