Men's Day at Highland Hills
Sunday, February 7
On Sunday, February 7, we will celebrate Baptist Men's Day in the morning and have our annual Super Bowl party that evening. The day will begin with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. in the Great Room. Guest speaker for the Men's Day Breakfast will be Bob Hoffman, head coach of the Mercer Bears. Each person is asked to contribute $5.00 for breakfast.
At 9:00 a.m., the Men's Day Choir will rehearse in the choir loft to prepare the anthem that they will present in the morning worship service. All men and youth guys are invited to sing with us. At 11:00 a.m., the men of the church will lead us in worship. Our featured speaker for the service will be Jim Netherton, a member of Highland Hills and the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance at Mercer University. Make plans to be a part of this great day of worship.
Super Bowl Party
Football fans, and even non-football fans, are invited to be a part of all the fun as we watch the Super Bowl game on our wide screen TV and share in fellowship together. On Sunday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. we will gather in the Great Room for some Super Bowl fun. Please bring your favorite snack food to share. Pizza and drinks will be provided. This is a great night to invite friends and prospects as we cheer our favorite team to victory.
A Time to Get Away
Prayer Retreat to be held in February
Schedule some time for quiet prayer and contemplation by joining us for the 2010 Prayer Retreat to be held on February 26-27 at the Lodge at Simpsonwood Christian retreat center. The event will be led by Jeanie Miley and Lloyd Allen with a focus on practicing prayer is sponsored by the Best Practices in Ministry Network. Cost for the event is $100 per person. Register by calling or emailing the church office by January 15.
Valentine Banquet
Sunday, February 14,
6:00 p.m. in the Great Room
Adults: $12.50
Children’s Hot Dog Meal: $2.50
You will be entertained by the melodic sounds of the Middle Georgia Guitar Quartet. The menu for the evening will include grilled steak, baked potato, salad, and dessert. The cost of the meal is $12.50 per person, and part of the proceeds will go to our youth summer PASSPORT mission trip. A kids' meal of hot dog and chips will be offered for $2.50 per child. Make reservations with the church office
Season of Lent Begins
The season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, will begin February 10th. The Burning of the Palms will take place on Wednesday, February 10 during the Family Night Prayer Service, and we will observe Ash Wednesday on February 17 with a special worship service at 6:30 p.m.
HHBC Night at Mercer Basketball Game
Thursday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 18 is Highland Hills Night at the Mercer basketball game against North Florida. Last year over 100 members of our church came out for this event and had a great time together. So make plans to join us by bringing your family to Mercer's University Center and cheering on the Bears. Tikets are free and can be picked up at the church from February 10-17.
Order Flowers Now for 2010
Through the years HHBC members have generously contributed Honorarium and Memorial flower arrangements for worship services. For this, the Flower Committee thanks you. The committee is currently planning for 2010. To reserve the Sunday of your choice, please complete a form available in the Sunday Bulletin, the church office or from Eugenia Espy and return to the church office with your check for $60. Dates will be assigned in the order that they are received. You may also download a pdf form :
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We will continue the Flower Ministry when flower arrangements are used in the worship service. They will be divided into several bouquets and taken by volunteers to the sick at home, the bereaved, the shut-ins, or as specified by the contributor.
HHBC Cookbook
Has Everyone Been Fed? can be purchased for $20. Also available are prints and note cards featuring the artwork used in the cookbook.
Residents of Carlyle Place, as well as, residents of the Middle Georgia Community are invited to attend. The 2010 winter semester will begin February 1. This academic based Bible Study is one of the Spiritual Enrichment Groups sponsored by Highland Hills Baptist Church.