Highlands at 5 Young Adults and Lighthouse
Highlands at 5 Young Adults and Lighthouse communities, join us April 13 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!
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.
Student Ministry Summer Retreat June 16th- 20th at Adventure Ocoee
Youth Summer Retreat June 16th- 20th at Adventure Ocoee!
Who: All youth are invited, and youth friends are welcome too! Please let me know if you as a parent would like to be a chaperone as well – would love to have you! We will be meeting up with Lakeway Presbyterian Church from Morrisville, TN, led by Thomas Callen. Thomas is a very close friend of mine. We went to Belhaven together and we have dreamed of doing ministry together again! Thomas and I got to serve on Belhaven’s RUF servant team, as Resident Assistants, and did just about everything else together as well. Thomas is a RTS Jackson graduate and has been a youth director, camp director, and now just joined Lakeway Pres full-time as of January 1st. He is one of the best guys I know, and you all will love him, if you don’t already know him! He and his wife did attend Highlands for years as well, back in the day.
What: We will be enjoying Adventure Ocoee with many activities like rock climbing/ropes course, paintball and more! There will be different teaching times each day as well.
When: We will leave June 16th and we will stop for lunch along the way. We will spend three full days there (four nights) and then head back after breakfast on June 20th.
Where: Adventure Ocoee is located right outside of Chattanooga, TN and is about a 6-and-a-half-hour drive. 186 Hawkins Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361
Why: We all need breaks and fun! In addition to the fun though, we do want the students coming away to know that digging deeper into the bible and learning more is a high priority of this trip as well. I am so looking forward to having this time to get away as a group and hope that it is refreshing as we continue to draw near to our Lord and Savior!
How: The number of students attending will affect what kind of transportation will be needed. We will be driving there though! I will send a registration form to you all soon, so that we can start making plans accordingly.
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).
Highlands Church Picnic
Highlands Church Picnic: Join us on Sunday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Highlands for the annual church picnic. Our kids will play on space jumps and outdoor games while we enjoy live music under the tent. BBQ sandwich dinners are available for $5 family max is $20 to be paid in person. Hot dog option available. Pay at the event using cash, check, or QR code.
Center for Pregnancy Choices Life Walk
CPC Life Walk May 3 at 9am: The 7th annual Center for Pregnancy Choices Life Walk is set for Saturday, May 3 at 9am. This event is a fundraiser in which the whole family can participate. You are welcome to join Highlands' team of walkers, create your own team, or make a donation to CPC. Every dollar raised empowers the choice for life in Mississippi! Please use the LINK to donate and/or sign up to walk.
Luncheon for Canton Kids Moms
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Canton Kids Club will host a special luncheon for the moms of children who attend the club! The luncheon will be served by women who are dedicated volunteers with the club.
We invite you to participate by providing food and other items for the event. Please see the link for details and to sign up If you have any questions contact Laurie Nordan at 601-941-3488 or laurie@highlandspca.org
Thank you for your willingness to serve!
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
May 4: Church picnic
June 2-6: Vacation Bible School