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
Easter is not just a date on the calendar!
Easter declares that death has been defeated and hope is offered to humanity.
Easter is the ultimate proof that God’s promises are true.
Easter is because He lives we to can have a secured future.
Easter is a reminder no matter how dark the night Jesus is the light.
Thank you, Lord, for the Cross and the Empty Tomb.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
April at a glance
Sunday April 5th:
Easter Sunday
Sunrise service 7:00 am
Breakfast in fellowship hall following sunrise service
Worship 10:00 am
Adult Choir Easter Cantata “MyRedeemerLives”
Sunday April 26th:
Kyle & Ella’s bridal shower 2-4 in the fellowship hall
Registered @ Zola
Monday April 27th:
WMU 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall
Upcoming Events
May 17th:
May Meeting, lunch at picnic tables after worship
May 31st
Senior recognition day-10:00 AM worship (high school & college grads)
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
Bridal Shower
You’re invited to a bridal shower honoring Kyle Wilkie and Ella David
Sunday April 26th 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the fellowship hall
Registered at Zola
Congratulations
Blake and Callie Cochran on the birth of Haynes Anthony Cochran
Born March 30, 2026
Birthday Greetings
Gene Pruitt’s birthday
April 24th, 2026
He will be 92
305 Free Home Rd.
Canton, GA 30115
Address update
Frankie Edge
Jasper Point Nursing Home
618 Gennett Dr.
Jasper, GA. 30143
VBS News
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator a safe place in life’s storms.
Register Your Child Here: https://www.myvbs.org/hbcvbs
If you need a volunteer shirt for this year, please add your name and shirt size on the sign up at the sound system area. A friendly reminder, we will reuse our blue shirts from last year as our volunteer shirts for this year too. The sign up is only if you didn’t get one last year or need a replacement. Finally, please use this link to sign up to volunteer: signup genius on our FB page. There are a few new ways to serve this year so make sure to check it out! We can’t wait for VBS this year!
Kayla & Haley
Sunday School News
Lessons for April:
April 5th: No Sunday School
April 12th: 2 Corinthians 12
April 19th: 2 Corinthians 13
April 26th: Galatians 1
As always the fifth Sunday offering goes to the Food and Clothing bank.
The offering Sunday March 29th was $525.00.
Bring your family out to Sunday School, you will enjoy it.
WMU News
Our next meeting will be Monday night April 27th @ 6:30.
Food trays for April are Michelle Wilkie & Jamie Wilkie.
Devotion is Callie.
If you have a high school or college senior graduating this year, please let a WMU member know.
Adult Choir News
A wonderful time to become part of the choir.
Fellowship on the Field
We will take a break after our April 1st meeting.
We will start back in September with fun activities and devotions.
Kingdom Kids
We will break after our meeting April 1st for Spring and summer. 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.
Tax Time
For those needing donation receipts for your tax purposes, please email those requests to me.
Thanks,
Edwin Wilkie, Church Clerk
Prayer Requests
Valerie Cheshire
Frankie Edge (Jasper rehab)
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)
Stanley Pinyan
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Gary Satterfield (eye surgery)
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