Start Married Life Right

Start Married Life Right has a new start date!!!!

Another semester of SMLR is to begin January 26th!!

This year we have expanded eligibility to include couples who are seriously dating, engaged or have been married up to 5 years.

SMLR is a fast-paced class covering topics such as communication styles, finances, personal responsibility, sex, working with in-laws and much, much more. Our class directors are Matt & Laura Smeltzer with keynote speakers Eric Gentry & Kevin Shelby. Our sponsors are Bill & Cathy Ivey.

Facts about the class:

1. January 26-March 2 (6 Sunday classes; plus 1 special session with catered meal scheduled in Feb. covering Money and In-Laws)

2. Sunday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

3. The cost is $30 a couple.

4. Childcare is provided and is included in the cost of the class.

5. Serves as pre-marital counseling for the State of Tennessee

Click HERE to Register for SMLR. Registration ends on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

HYG News

HYG This Week

Sunday, January 12

9:40- Huddles & Worship

We will gather in the Youth Mission for fellowship, donuts & drinks (for sale) then split into Huddles (small groups by grade & gender) to continue our new series in the book of Judges!

Wednesday, January 15

6:30-8:00 The RISING

Food will be available (at cost) beginning at 6:30, followed by worship and a lesson.

Save The Dates:

Jan. 25: Mid South Girls Conference (Register in Youth News)

Feb. 14-16: Winterfest (Register in Youth News before 1/22!)

Ministry Updates

Night to Shine

We are so excited to be an official host church for this year’s Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable celebration event, centered on God's love, honoring, and valuing people with special needs. On Friday, February 7, 2025, from 7-10 pm, hundreds of churches from all over the world will come together to celebrate people with special needs! Guest and volunteer registration is OPEN! To register, visit highlandcc.org/night-to-shine. If you have any questions about how you can be involved in Night to Shine 2025 contact Hanna at hanna.thrasher@highlandcc.org.

Upcoming Showers

Join us for a wedding shower honoring Molli Arnett and Thad Lievens! Molli is the daughter of Jon and Lori Arnett.

When: Sunday, January 26

Where: The Commons

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Click here for Molli and Thad's registry.

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Join us for a baby shower celebrating Sarah Kay and Ben Moore and the upcoming arrival of their baby boy! Sarah Kay is the daughter of Suzanne and Donnie Pike.

When: Sunday, January 26

Where: The Youth Mission

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Sarah Kay and Ben are registered at babylist. Please direct ship all large items!

Wednesday Night

Wednesday, January 15

Chapel Class - "Preparing for the Future" - A study of 2 Thessalonians

This week, David Jackson will teach on Chapter 1.

Men's Class - "Written on My Heart" - A study of Psalm 119

When we open our Bibles, we are doing more than simply opening a book. We are answering an invitation to rejoice in the goodness, truth, and beauty of God's Word. Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, is a song about God's law and the psalmist's desire to obey it. To kick off 2025 we will do a deep dive into Psalm 119 to savor the Word the same way the psalmist talks about. Join us in Room A-104.

Meeting Him in the Quiet Place - Monique Scrip will be leading a 6-week series for women on how to set aside time to meet with God each day, how to be in His word and discern His voice. We will be using her 30-day devotional “Meeting Him in the Quiet Place.” The class will be held on Wednesday nights, January 8th - February 5th. Books can be purchased here! Join us in Room A-105.

Scriptures for 2024

Remember these verses? We have a small gift for those that have memorized our 2024 scriptures. See Falon on Sunday to receive your gift!

Click here to see Highland's 5 memory verses for 2024!

Sunday College Class

Calling all college students! Join us for class while you're home for the holidays. It meets in room B-125 just outside the Youth Mission at 9:30am on Sundays. This class is taught by Buster Clemens and Jay and Amy Bethea! The College Class will meet over the holidays on the following dates:

January 5, 12

Follow Along!

If you are wanting to follow along with the same Bible Eric uses on Sunday mornings, now you can! Use this link to purchase the Bible!

Prayer Mail

If you have a prayer request to share or would like to subscribe to receive Prayer Mail emails, click HERE.

Member Directory

Did you know that we have an online directory? Click here to access the online directory.

You can also download the app to your device! Download the "ShelbyNEXT ⎮ Membership" app from the app store.

If logging in with the app, the domain is "highlandcc"

Upload a photo to your profile so we can see your smiling face!

If you need any help logging in, setting up a profile, or have a question, contact Falon Avery at falon.avery@highlandcc.org.

BulletinPlus

Download the BulletinPlus app for another way to access the Link right from your phone!

Serve With Us

Serving through church gives us a way to belong and meet new people. We’ve got many openings available to fit your gifts and passions, whether it might be serving the Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, singing on the Praise Team, serving in our Special Needs Ministry, Media Team, and many others.

Cheerful Givers

2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” As you decide how much to give this year, our hope is you will give with a cheerful heart and know that every dollar you give is building up the kingdom of God.

4 Convenient Ways to Give

1. Online. Go to www.highlandcc.org/give. You can quickly create an account and make recurring or one-time gifts. ACH is preferred because of the lower fee. Debit and credit cards are accepted, but they charge a 2%-3% fee.
2. Text “Give” to 901-352-3200. This will take you to the website.
3. In Person. You can place cash and checks in one of the offering boxes located in the Chapel and Life Center. This is a great option for your children to give a tangible gift.
4. Mail. You can send checks to the church at 400 North Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN 38018.

January 5

Total Attendance: 943

Weekly Contribution: $154,283 | Weekly Budget: $52,000

Actual Year to Date: $2,753,505 | Budget Year to Date: $2,652,000

Did You Know?

The average person blinks 14 to 17 times per minute. That comes out to 840 to 1,020 blinks every hour. If you sleep for 8 hours every night, that means you probably blink about 13,440 to 16,320 times a day while you're awake.

LOCATION
Highland Church of Christ
400 N. Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN 38018

Ph: 901-458-3335
Email: Click Here

Services
Sunday Schedule

8:30AM: Chapel, Life Center (Acapella) and Online
9:40AM: Sunday School
10:40AM: Life Center and Online (Instrumental)
Wednesday Nights
6:30PM: HCM and Adult Classes
7:00PM: HYG Class