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

Clarity and Purpose

Proverbs 16:3 instructs us to Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.

When we give our plans to God, we are acknowledging His authority over our efforts.

Today start trusting God to give you clarity and purpose and in doing so you will stay focused on what God is wanting to do in your life.

In Christ Alone,
Preacher Ronnie

April at a glance

April 9th
Kingdom Kids 6-7:30
Fellowship on the Field 6:30-8:00
Adult Choir 6:30-7:30

April 13th
Easter Egg Hunt after worship, bring at least 12 or more candy filled eggs and a basket for hunting.

PLEASE LEAVE EGGS AND BASKETS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL BEFORE WORSHIP. ALL KIDS MEET BACK IN FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTER WORSHIP

April 16th
Kingdom Kids 6-7:30
Fellowship on the Field 6:30-8:00
Adult Choir 6:30-7:30

April 20th
Easter Sunrise – 7:00 AM with breakfast to follow in the fellowship hall.
BRING HOMEMADE BISCUITS.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Worship 10:00 AM – Choir: Lamb of God
Message: Preacher Ronnie

April 22nd
WMU Meeting in the Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm

April 23rd
Kingdom Kids 6-7:30
Fellowship on the Field 6:30-8:00
Adult Choir 6:30-7:30

April 27th
Conference
Vote on kitchen remodel

April 30th
Kingdom Kids 6-7:30
Fellowship on the Field 6:30-8:00
Adult Choir 6:30-7:30
This will be the last meeting for both Kingdom Kids and Fellowship on the field.

Sunday School News

Our average attendance for March was 100.

The young adult class (Edwin & Tabitha) will be serving our Sunrise breakfast Easter Morning. Sunday School will be omitted. Anyone that can bring a pan of homemade biscuits will be appreciated.

WMU News

The WMU will recognize our members graduating from High School and College. Please sign up at the message center. We Will recognize them Sunday June 1st at 10:00 worship.

The WMU will be contributing to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. This offering will support our missionaries in North America.

Our annual plant exchange has been scheduled for May 13th, 6:30 @ Vicki’s.

Our next meeting is April 22 @ 6:30.

Food trays for April are Lois & Michelle

Devotion Is Cindy.

Choir News

We love to see new faces.

COME JOIN US!!!!

Calling Post

We have upgraded to a new system. Now we can deliver a message with calls or text.

The new caller ID will be 770-781-5476. That is Hightower’s phone number. With a cell phone, add this number to your contacts. Most of the messages will be a phone call.

Text messages will come in 24251- Hightower,

If you would like to receive text, you must opt in from your cell phone. Text 24251 on your phone  and answer yes. Land lines will continue to receive phone messages. If you would like to change your home phone to a cell number, please let Vicki know.

Vacation Bible School

VBS:     JUNE 1st-5th
Theme: TRUE NORTH – TRUSTING JESUS IN A WILD WORLD

Join us on an ultimate Alaskan Adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. We will point our kids towards Jesus as they navigate a wild world, and we will see that Jesus is a faithful friend we can always trust. He is our TRUE NORTH!

VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
Pease register by May 1st to ensure your child gets a themed t shirt for the week. Go to www.myvbs.org/hightowerbaptist to register.

We still need volunteers for the Storyteller on Wednesday and Thursday nights as well as 1st grade class leaders. All material you need will be provided.

There are always volunteer spots available for crafts, serving food, and parking.

We hope you will join us this week in fellowship-it is fun for all ages.

Fellowship on the Field

Youth middle-high school meets each Wednesday night at the youth building @ 6:30. We have a meal, games, devotion, lots of fun.

Our last meeting will be April 30th. Be on the lookout for special events planned throughout the summer.

Kingdom Kids

Join us each night for food, singing, and devotion.

On April 13th, we will have an egg hunt immediately following worship. Each child bring at least 12 candy filled eggs and a basket to hunt.

Leave your eggs in the fellowship hall before worship. All kids are invited, meet Back in the fellowship hall after worship to get ready to hunt.

Kingdom Kids will meet through the month of April. Our last meeting will be April 30th.  We will have another Fun Day on the Field following worship services on Sunday, May 4th. Lunch will be provided. More information to come!

Miscellaneous

Ways to support North Carolina hurricane victims immediate needs

Kim Gilbert Weldy FB page
Boots on the Ground (Order directly from Costco)
Osteen Alive FB page, Osteen Baptist Church Ashville NC

Tax Time

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

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: Church events in the new year

Church conference is typically the 3rd Sunday in each month

May 4th: Kingdom kids fun day after church lunch provided

May 13th:WMU annual plant exchange Vicki’s house 6:30

May 18th: May Meeting, lunch at the picnic tables after worship

June 1st:Graduates recognition day at worship

June 1st-5th: VBS
Theme: True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World

July 20-26th: Revival Week

July 27th: Baptizing

August 17th: Election of Pastor and Church Officers

August 24th: Sunday School Elections 9:30

October: Pastor Appreciation, trunk or treat, TBD

November: turkey shoot, Breakfast with Santa TBD

December: Journey to Jesus, Cantata, Children’s Program TBD

Prayer Requests

Valerie Cheshire
Larry Cowart
Donna Dobson (Kenny Rucker’s sister)
Frankie Edge
Laurie Floyd (Blayn’s mother)
Gene & Jo Gilleland
Ellen Golden (Mother of Wendy Gilleland)
Kelly Hollaway
Mike Huskisson
Stanley Pinyan
Phyllis Harbin Pool
Bill Pruitt
Gene Pruitt
James and Lucille Rich
Kenny and Debbie Rucker
Barbara Wheeler
Peggy Wheeler
Coriene Wilkie
Dylan Wilkie
Herman Wilkie

** Please help us keep the prayer list current by adding or omitting as needed. Thank you for your help. **

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

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

Sunday School Teachers: 

Nursery Birth-2 years: Shanna Wilbanks, Director, Marla Cochran, Kayla Floyd,
Judy Cochran & Mary Grace Wilkie

Pre-K 3,4,5 Years: Haley Howell, Director, Mary Wilkie, Haley Bramlett,
Theresa Huskins

Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Emily Reinhart, Director

3rd-5th Grade: Jamie Bobo, Director, Reese Reinhart, Kelly Wilkie, Rebecca Price

Middle School: Adam Barton, Director, Trey Howell

High School: Drew & Stephanie Harbin, Director, Chad Cochran, Kyle Wilkie,
Walker Wilkie

College/ Young Adult Class: Edwin & Tabitha Wilkie

ARK Class: Corey Bobo, Tonya Carnes, Randy Wilkie, Wyatt Wilkie,
Cindy McCormick

Middle Adult Class (Empty Nesters): Cindy McCormick, Heath Wilkie,
David Ammons, Reece Reinhart

Sanctuary Class: Clint Smith

Sunday School 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: Edwin &
Tabitha’s Class, Young Adults

Hightower Deacon Board

Randy Wilkie – Chairman
David Ammons
Lance Carnes
Chad Cochran
Coy Cochran
Ron Cooper
Thomas Heard
Billy Hill
Tim Perkins
Ronny Price
Gene Wheeler
Edwin Wilkie
Heath Wilkie
Lanny Wilkie
Wyatt Wilkie