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
Make Heaven Crowded
Revelations 7 vs 9: after these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
As we begin 2026, let’s be intentional, do our part to “Make Heaven Crowded”.
We can begin by witnessing, To our family, our friends, our neighbors.
- Share the gospel and pray for people
- Share your personal story (your testimony)
- Get busy and do my part
Taken from Preacher Ronnie’s sermon 12/28/25
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
January at a glance
Sunday January 4th:
Sunday school 9:15 am
Worship 10:00 am
Wednesday January 7th:
Kingdom Kids 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Sunday January 11th:
Sunday school 9:15 am
Worship 10:00 am
Wednesday January 14th:
Kingdom Kids 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Sunday January 18th:
Sunday school 9:15 am
Worship 10:00 am
Wednesday January 21st:
Kingdom Kids 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Thursday January 22nd:
Young at Heart, lunch in the fellowship hall 11:00 AM
Sunday January 25th
Sunday school 9:15 am
Worship 10:00 am
Monday January 26th:
WMU 6:30 Fellowship Hall
Wednesday January 28th:
Kingdom Kids 6:00 pm
Fellowship on the Field 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:30 pm
Upcoming Events
Sunday Feb. 1st:
Kallie & Blake Cochran’s baby shower
Drop in from 2-4 PM
Registered @ Amazon & Target
IT’S A BOY
February 8th:
Super Sunday, Sunday School lite breakfast 9 AM
Invite family and friends
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
Faith
(F) Forwarding
(A) All
(I) Issues
(T) To
(H) Heaven
Young at Heart
Please join us for lunch, fun, and fellowship Thursday January 22nd in the fellowship hall.
Mark your calendars to be there, you don’t want to miss the fun.
Time: 11:00 AM
Baby Shower
You’re invited to a baby shower for Kallie & Blake Cochran on Sunday Feb. 1st. Drop in from 2-4 PM
Registered @ Amazon & Target
It’s a Boy!
Sunday School News
Lessons for January:
January 4th: 2 Corinthians: 2
January 11th: 2 Corinthians:3
January 18th: 2 Corinthians:4
January 25th: 2 Corinthians:5
The average attendance for December was 110.
We are looking forward to a new year in Sunday School. Come and bring your family, there is always a seat for you. February 8th, we are planning a high attendance day, with a lite breakfast. More info to come for this Super Sunday.
WMU News
Our next meeting will be Monday night January 26th @ 6:30.
We will draw for prayer partners.
Food trays for January are Mitzi and Malenthia
Devotion for January is Malenthia Odum.
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. We are looking forward to a new year and what’s coming. Game trucks, special events and plenty of time to grow and have fun together.
Hope to see you each week with dinner, devotion, and games.
Kingdom Kids
We are excited to get going again in the new year. We meet each Wednesday night @ 6, with dinner, devotion, singing and games. Looking forward to our new year.
Prayer Requests
Carol Carnes
Valerie Cheshire
Charm Cochran
Judy Cochran
Stanley Cochran
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Family of Ellen Golden (Mother of Wendy Gilleland)
Kelly Holloway
Mike Huskisson
Todd Ledford
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
Stanley Pinyan
Phyllis Harbin Pool
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Preacher Ronnie (shoulder replacement)
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