Church Event Highlights
Church Event Highlights
November 17, 2024
Songwriter Evening
On Sunday night, November 17, Highlands proudly hosted a special Songwriter’s Evening! This event showcased the musical talents of our own Mike and Allie Murphy, along with their talented friends Matthew Clark, Trailand Eltzroth, and Jennifer Adams. All ages gathered together in an intimate setting to enjoy music and heartfelt stories. Each artist took turns sharing their original compositions and providing insights into the inspiration behind their work. The music was not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful, as each performance aimed to glorify God through their unique gifts. Light refreshments were served, and everyone enjoyed fellowship together as well. It was a wonderful time of bringing glory to God through the shared experience of music and storytelling.
November 2, 2024
Duck Camp Recap - in Greenwood, MS
On Saturday, November 2, our Student Ministry held a guys-only Duck Camp Event in Greenwood, MS, for sons and their fathers or father figures. The day was filled with fun activities including target shooting, skeet shooting, kayaking, and more. Deacon Andy Sensing prepared a delicious lunch featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, and smoked bologna. Steve Weeks also led a devotion for the group. It was a wonderful opportunity to get away, appreciate God’s creation, and spend quality time together as men, both young and seasoned. Our guys had a blast!
October 27, 2024
Harvest Festival
On Sunday, October 27, our Highlands family and friends came together for a spectacular Harvest Festival!
We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with live bluegrass music by the Accumulators, children’s games, Space Jumps, face painting and delicious hamburgers, hotdogs and brats served by Cey Let’s Eat Catering. Our talented bakers shared 46 scrumptious pies, making the Harvest Festival a sweet success. The kids (and some adults) stole the show in their creative costumes during our Harvest Festival contest. Our winners were :
Best Overall ~ Shrek ~ Maddux Madden
Most Adorable ~ Pumpkin ~ Sam Wilson
Most Creative/Artistic ~ Volcano ~ Ayres Tisdale
Best Family ~ Murphy family as Harry Potter cast
Best Youth ~ The Lorax ~ Hartley Strain
Most Clever ~ The Candy Girls ~ Molly Murphy, Alice Jernigan, Addison Combest and Sadie Harbaugh
A huge thank you to all volunteers who contributed to the festival's setup, cleanup, pie baking and serving, and games. We welcomed many visitors and shared a picturesque afternoon together of fellowship and joy!
September 29, 2024
Women’s Fall Event “Created to Create”
A lovely time was had at our Women’s Fall Event “Created to Create” on Sunday, September 29th. We had delicious appetizers together and desserts were served by the girls from our student ministry. Ladies of all ages listened as Marilyn Tinnin led us in focusing on how we mirror our creative God when we create. We walked through exhibits of various Highlands’ artists who displayed their talents and creations for all to enjoy. Many thanks to Laurie Nordan, Marilyn Tinnin ,Vicki Overstreet, and all who worked to put this night together. It was a delightful time of fellowship and artistry. Many thanks to our talented artists: Barb and Hal Martin ~pottery, Skip Holmes ~ iron sculpture, Rebecca Holmes ~ photography, Gina Wheat ~ container gardening , Cindy Mercer ~ mixed media, Kaitlyn Harbaugh ~ painting, Vicki Overstreet ~ acrylics, Anna Shinnick ~ Jewelry, David Segrest ~ Legos, Gary Brewer ~ watercolors, Mary Ann Simpkins ~ thrifting, Charles Tinnin ~ oils, Marilyn Tinnin ~ author, Chuck McBride ~ painter, Abby Pierce ~ jewelry
“...and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold and silver and bronze, in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of artistic workmanship.”
Exodus 35:31-33 NKJV
September 15, 2024
Men’s Steak Supper
What a fantastic turnout at our Men's Steak Supper September 15th! It was a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship, and delicious food. Men of all ages gathered together for a night of steak, trivia, singing, and listening to an inspiring testimony. A huge thank you to Brad Mercer, Thomas Gandy, Andrew Wilson, Mike Murphy and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a success. Your efforts are truly appreciated!
