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
How Great Is Our God
Song by Chris Tomlin
How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Just how great is our God?
By the grace of God and the redemptive work of Jesus, I have grace and peace when the world rages. When I’m at the end of life’s rope I find hope. When it seems I’m beaten down, I find victory in the unfailing love of God.
Psalms 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
September at a glance
Wednesday September 10th: No Kingdom Kids or Fellowship on the Field
Adult Choir 6:30 PM
Sunday September 14th: Kingdom Kids team meeting, following worship
Volunteers appreciated
Wednesday September 17th:Kingdom Kids at The Oaks and Giovannis 6:00, Fellowship on the field-6:30
Adult Choir 6:30
Wednesday September 24th: No Wednesday night activities (fall break)
Sunday September 28th: Georgia Baptist Children’s home gift Cards due. Walmart, Visa, Mastercard.
A bag will be at Sound booth or give card to Phil Cochran or Vicki Smith
Monday September 29th: WMU kickoff at Delilah’s @ 6:30
Wednesday October 1st: Hightower Association Annual Meeting at Hopewell Baptist Church 9:00 AM
Delegates: Ronny Price, Kenny Rucker, Mike Huskisson, Mark Jones, Mark Cochran, alternate: Coy Cochran
Upcoming Events
Save the Date: Church events in the new year
Church conference is typically the 3rd Sunday in each month
Saturday October 11th: Wedding Shower, Taylor Boles and Matthew Seay
Sunday October 12th: Pastors Appreciation 9:00 AM
Sunday October 26th: Trunk or Treat 4:00 PM
November 8th: Turkey shoot 8:00 AM
Breakfast items will be served
November TBD: Breakfast with Santa
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
John Heard
Leigh Heard
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
Under Construction
The kitchen remodel has begun. For everyone’s safety, no activities will be scheduled. This includes all individual use of the fellowship hall. Hopefully our new kitchen will be finished sometime in late September.
Sunday School News
Lessons for September
7th: 1 Corinthians 2
14th: 1 Corinthians 3
21st: 1 Corinthians 4
28th: 1 Corinthians 5
The average attendance for August was 110.
A special thank you to the ladies that prepared a breakfast casserole for our Sunday School kick off.
Now is a great time to get back in Sunday School, as we begin a new year. Sunday School is not only a way to grow in faith, but also in friendships.
The total offering to the food and clothing bank was $571.
WMU News
Thank you to Rilla Price for hosting our meeting Tuesday August 26th. We had a wonderful time of food and fellowship.
Our September kick-off meeting will be at Delilah’s on Monday 9/ 29, at 6:30 All ladies are invited as we begin planning our up-coming year.
Coming up, Pastor’s Appreciation 10/12.
Food trays for September are Hannah, Debbie, & Valerie
September Devotion: Michelle Wilkie
Adult Choir News
The choir will resume practice on September 3rd, @ 6:30. We will begin new music, including the Christmas Cantata. Text Mitzi to get your link for Rejoice with Great Joy.
If you ever thought about joining the choir, now’s the time.
Come out and join us!!
Fellowship on the Field
We’re excited to kick off the year with An awesome time of fellowship, fun, and connection on the Field! 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
We are so excited for a wonderful year ahead as we continue to grow together in God’s love! 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 attached calendar for a list of special monthly activities as well as any nights we will not be meeting.
The Kingdom Kids leaders are thrilled to welcome all our kids back each Wednesday night! If you feel called to serve — whether it’s helping with serving our meals, small group devotions, activities, or crafts— we have a place for you! Please reach out to a Kingdom Kid leader. We plan to meet as a team on Sunday, September 14th immediately following church if you would like to help in some capacity.
Let’s make this year one of faith, fun, and growing together!
-Kingdom Kids leaders
Prayer Requests
Lois Bryant
Carol Carnes
Patty Castleberry Wilkie
Valerie Cheshire
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Ellen Golden (Mother of Wendy Gilleland)
Family of Billy Hill
Kelly Hollaway
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
James and Lucille Rich
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