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
Who is your ONE?
Identifying your ONE a specific family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker.
Challenge: Write your ONE name down. Pray for them daily. Look for opportunities to engage and share Christ. Because when we each reach one, the Gospel reaches everyone.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
July at a glance
No Wednesday night activities
July 10th-18th:
Holbrook Camp meeting 11:00AM, 8:00 PM
Sunday July 12th:
Choir practice immediately following service
Adult Choir will sing at Campground – 8 PM
July 19th:
Conference after worship
July 19th-25th:
Revival at HBC
10:45AM, 7:00PM
Rev. Kelly McCormick helping preacher Ronnie
Monday July 20th:
Special singers – Brian Wallace and The Bramletts
Tuesday July 21st:
Lunch in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship
Sanctuary class will provide chicken, please bring meats, sides, desserts to share
Evening service special singers Daily Bread
Tuesday July 22nd:
Youth Night
Pizza and fellowship – 6 PM in the Fellowship hall
All ages -Itty bitty through recent high school graduates welcome and bring a friend
Saturday July 25th:
Saturday evening after worship ice cream, bring a freezer to share
Sunday July 26th:
Baptizing Sunday 10:00 AM
No Sunday School
Worship immediately following
Save the date
August 7th,8th, & 9th:
Church camp @ Camp Pinnacle
August 16th:
Pastor & Church elections
August 30th:
Sunday School elections
Meet in your class
Get head count & offering
Offering goes to food and clothing bank
Meet in Sanctuary by 9:30 for 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
Welcome new members
Susan Flannagan
Cayla Williams
July Birthdays
Helen Pruitt – 7/11
Jackie Wilkie – 7/17
Church Camp News
Hightower Baptist Church Camp will be August 7-9, 2026 at Camp Pinnacle in Clayton, GA.
Young adults/children age 20 & below = FREE
Adults= $50 each
Spend two nights worshipping with our church family while enjoying fun activities, meaningful fellowship and time to grow in faith together. We can’t wait to share this memorable weekend with you!
Fellowship on the field (middle school and up) will be staying in the cabin (with chaperones) while younger children will stay in the lodge room with their parents/grandparents. Main Lodge rooms have three twin beds per room. As of now, there are only 12 lodge rooms left. If you want to attend, please fill out online form. Please see Clint & Michell or Edwin & Tabitha if you have any questions.
THANK YOU
Church Camp Registration
Holbrook Camp Meeting
July 10th-18th
PEACHING SCHEDULE:
7/10 Friday PM – Clint Smith
7/11 Saturday AM & PM – Jared Lathem
7/12 Sunday AM & PM – Clint Smith
7/13 Monday AM & PM – Jared Lathem
7/14 Tuesday AM & PM – Clint Smith
7/15 Wednesday AM & PM – Jared Lathem
7/16 Thursday AM & PM – Clint Smith
7/17 Friday AM & PM – Jared Lathem
7/18 Saturday AM & PM – Clint Smith
Youth Night
We are so excited for Youth Night! Wednesday July 22nd. Pizza and fellowship at 6 PM. Itty Bitty through recent high school graduates. Invite your friends.
The youth will be in charge of the music with specials from the youth choir and the children’s choir. Come out and support our youth.
Sunday School News
Lessons for June:
July 5th: Ephesians 5
July 12th: Ephesians 6
July 19th: Ephesians 7
July 26th: No Sunday School
The Average Attendance for June was 90.
Come and join us as we continue our study in Ephesians.
There will be no Sunday School on July 26th, we will be having baptizing at 10:00 AM.
WMU News
We are taking a break during the summer months. WMU will meet on August 24th.
Food Trays for July are Debbie Boles and Taylor Seay.
Fellowship on the Field
We are taking a break during the summer months. Fellowship on the Field will resume September 9th.
Have a fun, safe summer!
Kingdom Kids
We are taking a break during the summer months. Kingdom Kids will resume September 9th.
Have a fun, safe summer!
Adult Choir News
A wonderful time to become part of the choir.
Prayer Requests
Valerie Cheshire
Rhonda Cochran
Frankie Edge
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Betty & David Hester
Todd Ledford
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
David & Joyce Owens (Malenthia’s parents)
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
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, 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