REACHING Beyond The Walls- Monthly Mercy Spotlight:

For the month of June , please be in prayer for Mission First

Mercy Ministry: Mission First is a Christ-centered community ministry serving the needs of Jackson’s inner city through education, healthcare, legal assistance, and community development. Founded by First Baptist Jackson with a vision for collaborative ministry, Mission First has grown through the support of partner churches, businesses, foundations, and community organizations. First Presbyterian Church of Jackson played a key role in its early development, helping launch the neighborhood school in 1991. Today, Mission First partners with organizations such as Mississippi College School of Law, Baptist Health Systems, St. Dominic Hospital, and the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry to provide holistic care and support to the community. For more information, contact Executive Director Lee Thigpen at (601) 608-0050 or visit www.missionfirst.org. Highlands' Mercy Partner is Chandler Strain, who can be reached at (601) 270-1822 or strainchandler@yahoo.com.

Canton Kids VBS

June 9-11, 2026

Canton Kids VBS: Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School was held June 9–11 at Pleasant Green Church of Christ Holiness, and what a joy it was! Each afternoon, volunteers spent two hours loving and serving the kids, with over 30 Highlands volunteers and 40+ children participating. The kids especially enjoyed the music led by Mike Murphy, and several even successfully memorized Psalm 23.

We are so thankful for all of our volunteers who gave their time, energy, and love to make this week possible. Thank you for serving so faithfully! It was a wonderful week of ministry, fellowship, and growth. View all the photos at https://highlandspca.org/canton

If you would like to participate in this local Missions in the future, please contact Terry Sensing at 601-842-3690 or tfsrn@bellsouth.net.

Kid’s Club in Canton

The Kid’s Club in Canton, MS meets every Tuesday during the school year from 4- 5pm. They meet with kids ages 5-12 years of age and share the gospel message through music, crafts, and a Bible lesson every week. They meet in a large building behind Pleasant Green Church of Christ Holiness and are able to reach kids from the Joe Pritchard Home and the surrounding neighborhood. One of our beloved Highlands’ members, Lacy Madden had a vision for this outreach ministry 11 years ago and God has continued to bless and grow this work in Canton. We enjoy partnering with Pleasant Green Church and Pastor Tony Parker.

Current volunteer workers are Bob and Becky Cochran, Patty and Freddy Rayner, Melanie Toler, Pam Biggs, Barbara and Jerry Beavers, Joy and Larry Trevathan, Hap and Robyn Farber, Kathleen Gaines, Kate Madden, Kathryn Day and Terry and Andy Sensing. Several of our youth have also joined us at different times. All are welcomed to come and help! Email Terry Sensing at tfsrn@bellsouth.net if you are interested in participating in this wonderful ministry! Click HERE to view photos and videos of their afternoons together!