Women’s Summer Study Series ~ A Study of Colossians
Women’s Summer Study Series ~ A Study of Colossians: All women are invited to the Summer Study Series beginning July 9 from 6:00pm-7:30pm to focus on Seeing the Unseen: A Study of Colossians. Four different women will teach us for four consecutive Wednesday nights, finishing July 30. Light refreshments will be served. Nursery available upon request. This is a great time to connect with women of all ages and enjoy fellowship. Contact Laurie Nordan at laurie@highlandspca.org for more information.
Promotion Sunday
Promotion Sunday – August 3
On Sunday, August 3, children entering K4 through 5th grade will move to the Sunday School class that corresponds with their upcoming school grade. Sunday School begins at 10:30 AM. Parents, please walk your child to their new classroom that morning to meet their teachers. You’ll then head to your own Sunday School class.
Young Adults Brunch
Join us for our Fall Kick Off Brunch to connect, enjoy brunch, and hear what’s happening this semester!
Highlands at 5 Young Adults and Lighthouse
Highlands at 5 Young Adults and Lighthouse communities, join us July 20 at 5pm in the Atrium for singing, teaching, fellowship, and food. We will be diving into the book of 1 Peter, and we encourage you to invite others to this event!
Midweek
Midweek at Highlands
Join us Wednesday, August 20 when we return for our Fall semester of Midweek at Highlands! The serving line opens at 5:15pm in the Atrium. Adult elective classes begin at 6:00 (see below for topics). Children have playtime at 5:30, music in the sanctuary at 5:55, and teaching time at 6:15. Youth gather in The U at 5:30, play games at 5:45, and have worship and teaching at 6:15. All activities end by 7:00. Adult meals are $6 each and kids’ meals are $4 each (family max is $24).
Men's Steak Supper
Men’s Steak Supper - Sunday, September 7
5:00–7:00 PM - Highlands Fellowship Hall
Men of Highlands—make plans to join us for an evening of delicious food, meaningful fellowship, and spiritual encouragement at our Men’s Steak Supper! Whether you’re a father, son, friend, or brother, this is a night for you. Enjoy a steak dinner, a fun mixer with Thomas Gandy, connect with other men, and be strengthened in your walk with Christ.
We are honored to welcome Dr. David Irving as our guest speaker. Dr. Irving is the President of RTS Jackson (effective June 1, 2025), holds an M.Div. from RTS and a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi, and is the author of Devote Yourself to Prayer: A Call to Pastors (Reformation Heritage Books, 2023). He brings a deep heart for pastoral ministry and spiritual growth.
This event is free and open to all, and donations will be welcome to help offset costs. Don’t miss this great night of food, fellowship, and encouragement! Please register HERE so we can make sure to have enough steak for everyone!
Canton Kids Vacation Bible School
VBS July 22-24 for the Canton Kids’ Club: True North is going a little further NORTH! On July 22, 23, 24 from 4-6 pm we will provide refreshments, recreation, music, crafts and a Bible lesson using some of the same props and curriculum from our recent VBS. This will be held at the building located behind Pleasant Green Church of Christ Holiness in Canton, MS. The church van will be available for the youth. There will be one planning meeting to attend prior to the event. If you would like to participate in this local Missions project, please contact Terry Sensing at tfsrn@bellsouth.net.
Highlands Church Wide Work Day
Highlands Church Wide Work Day
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We invite all adults and youth to participate in a Church Wide Work Day at Highlands. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve together as we care for our church facilities through a variety of indoor and outdoor projects. We look forward to serving alongside you! To volunteer, please sign up HERE
MadCAAP School Supply Drive
MadCAAP School Supply Drive
Join us in supporting children in poverty throughout Madison County. This year, Highlands is collecting 400 packs of No. 2 pencils for MadCAAP’s annual Back-to-School event. Please drop off donations in the Atrium bins by Sunday, July 20. Thank you for helping local students start the year strong!
Highlands Blood Drive
Highlands will be hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the church gym. All presenting donors will receive a $15 Amazon gift card via email and be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards! To schedule your appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: HIGHLANDSRIDGELAND or see the link HIGHLANDSRIDGELAND
Join us to give blood and help save lives. Your donation can make a life-changing difference!
Vacation Bible School "True North- Trusting Jesus in a Wild World"
VBS Registration is Open: It’s time for kids to hit the trail…for True North VBS 2025! Join us on June 2-6 from 9:00-12:00 each day. In this epic adventure, kids will explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today and learn that Jesus is our true north and He can be trusted. All children who have completed Pre-K 4 ~ 5th grade can register here!
VBS Volunteers needed! Adult volunteers are needed to guide them through various activities such as Bible study, games, crafts and recreation. Please sign up here.
Foundations
The Highlands' Young Adults group will hold our quarterly meeting called Foundations on Monday evening, April 7, 2025 at 6-8pm. We will gather in the Atrium for a delicious dinner prepared by Hal and Barb Martin. Following dinner, we will enjoy fellowship, teaching, and discussion led by Rev. Wesley Rule, the Young Adults ministry coordinator. This year, we will explore the teaching theme "From the Mouth of God," focusing on the transformative experience of delighting in the Bible. What a wonderful opportunity for Highlands young adults to grow in the knowledge of God's word and learn together.
SAVE THE DATE
July 30 Wednesdays 6-7:30pm- Women’s Summer Study Series “Seeing the Unseen”
Sunday, August 3 - Promotion Sunday
Sunday, August 10 - Congregational meeting and Officer Election
Sunday, August 17 - Communicants Class begins
Wednesday, August 20 - Midweek at Highlands Begins
Sunday, September 7 - Inquirer’s Class begins
Sunday, September 7 - Men’s Steak Supper