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
Ephesians 4:31-32
31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
These two verses are opposites of one another. We choose to live every day by either verse 31 or verse 32. Which one will we choose to live by? We can allow bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor or evil speaking to be the rule of the day or we can choose the invitation to embrace the virtues of kindness toward one another, be tenderhearted (show compassion) kindness and compassion are meant to be shown to one another, and when we show this kindness and compassion it is followed by forgiveness.
We deserve the bitterness, wrath, and anger of God, yet He chose to offer forgiveness through Christ.
In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie
November at a glance
Wednesday November 5th: Kingdom Kids – 6:00, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30
Saturday November 8th: Turkey Shoot 8:00AM, donations of gift cards are appreciated
Biscuits, baked goods will be available
Wednesday November 12th: Kingdom Kids – 6:00, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30
Monday November 17th: WMU meeting 6:30 – Fellowship hall
Wednesday November 19th: Kingdom Kids – 6:00 Thanksgiving Feast, Fellowship on the Field-6:30, Adult choir-6:30
Wednesday November 26th: Thanksgiving Break, no activities
Sunday November 30th: 5th Sunday, Sunday School offering goes to Hightower Food & Clothing Bank, Church offering to WMU, toys due for food bank
Upcoming Events
December 2nd: WMU Christmas Party 6:00 pm
December 7th: Children’s Christmas Program 10:00 AM
Final day for Shut-Ins Christmas Cards
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
Food and Clothing Bank
Urgent Need Food and Clothing Bank
Food: Boxes of Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce (No Glass Jars), Canned Vegetables and Soups
Clothing: Boys Clothes size 6 and up, toddler boys and girls Clothes
Bed Size Blankets: You can drop off at 8630 Wallace Tatum Rd. or leave the items in the fellowship hall
Bless a Child Toy Drive
Hightower Food and Clothing Bank Is collecting new toys for children in the area. HBC will be buying Toys for older children ages 10-14. Please leave toys in the Fellowship Hall. All toys are due by Sunday November 30.
Christmas Cards for shut-ins
Valerie Cheshire, Frances Cook, Frankie Edge, Gene & Jo Gilleland, Clinton & Gladys Griffen, Bill Pruitt, Gene Pruitt, Helen Pruitt, Lucille Rich, Peggy Wheeler, Coriene Wilkie, Herman Wilkie, Virginia Wyatt
Christmas Drive Thru
Journey to Jesus
Drive thru Thursday and Friday, December 11th and 12th, 6 PM – 8 PM
We appreciate everyone participating. Characters and drive thru roles will be generally the same. If you need to change roles or have a schedule conflict, please let us know. The Costume Committee has already started coordinating the scenes and we need to communicate changes, if needed.
Flyers to distribute and advertising opportunities will start soon.
Stay tuned on ways to help spread the word about the Journey to Jesus!
Thank you!
Tabitha
Church Caps
Coy still has caps with the Church’s logo on sale for $15.00/cap
Great Christmas Gifts
Sunday School News
LESSONS FOR NOVEMBER
11/2: 1 Corinthians-9
11/9: 1 Corinthians-10
11/16: 1 Corinthians-11
11/23: 1 Corinthians-12
11/30: 1 Corinthians-13
Classes make sure you have a fifth Sunday Teacher.
Our offering will go to the Hightower Food and Clothing Bank.
The average attendance for October was 115.
SEE YOU IN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
WMU News
The WMU will be helping the food and Clothing Bank during this season of giving.
Donations of food can be made.
Items needed: Boxes of Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce, (no glass jars) canned vegetables and soups. Clothing: boys’ clothes 6 and up, toddler boys and girls clothes. Bed Size blankets. The clothing items can be new are gently used.
We will also be helping with their toy drive. New toys for older girls and boys are appreciated. You may leave these items in the Fellowship hall.
Our Christmas Party will be Tuesday December 2nd @ 6:00 PM. We will have a meal, exchange a small gift or ornament with our secret pal, and play the white elephant game, with a gift. The gift limit is around $25.00.
Our next meeting is Monday November 17th @ 6:30 in the fellowship hall. Please note the day is Monday.
Devotion for November is Debbie Boles
Food trays Vicki & Theresa
Adult Choir News
We are enjoying working on the Christmas Cantata. Text Mitzi to get your link for Rejoice with Great joy.
It’s not too late to join the choir as we learn new music!!
Come out and join us!!
Fellowship on the Field
Middle School- High School are welcome and 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
Be sure to check out the calendar for a list of special monthly activities as well as any nights we will not be meeting.
KK will have their Thanksgiving feast November 19th and will not meet the following Wednesday.
Prayer Requests
Carol Carnes
Patty Castleberry Wilkie
Valerie Cheshire
Charm Cochran
Judy Cochran
Stanley Cochran
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Ellen Golden (Mother of Wendy Gilleland)
Cameron Holloway
Kelly Holloway
Mike Huskisson
Family of P.J. McClesky
Ric & Linda Moore (Friends of George Lathem)
Stanley Pinyan
Phyllis Harbin Pool
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
Helen Pruitt
Lucille Rich
Preacher Ronnie (shoulder replacement)
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