This Sunday, April 21, is a historic day for Highland. It’s the Sunday where we focus on our elders. Our elders agree to serve four-year terms. Every four years they decide to continue serving or retire. This Sunday our current elders will be affirmed, our new elders will be installed, and our retiring elders will be honored.

Affirmation of current elders

We currently have 20 elders. Seventeen of them will continue to serve the next four years. They are: Joey Adkins, Chris Barber, Josh Bostic, Jeff Frizzell, Ken Garner, Bill Ivey, David Jackson, Reggie Lattimore, Sam Leow, Randy McPherson, Barry Mitchell, Sean Prine, David Ralston, Jay Shappley, Wayne Simpson, Steve Taylor, and Ron Wade.

Installation of additional elders

We presented eight new candidates to the church on March 24. They will be installed as additional elders, bringing our total number of elders to 25. The new elders are: Jimmy Adkins, Jay Bethea, Cary Daniel, Charlie Fowler, Jonathan Mooneyham, Rance Reagan, Rod Robinson, and Trent Williamson.

Honoring retiring elders

Three of our current elders will be retiring. They are: Larry Houk, Gerald Jerkins, and Jerry Midyett.

We are thankful for the godly men the Lord has raised up to be our shepherds. We seek your prayers for these men and their wives as they humbly serve Highland.

Life Giving Sunday is May 5. We have two Life-Giving Sundays per year. Our annual goal is $534,068 ($428,068 outreach, plus $104,000 weekly). Our May 5th spring outreach goal is $250,000, which goes to support our missionaries and outreach partners. We will raise the balance in the fall during the second Life-Giving Sunday.

Service Tuesday

Service Tuesday is this week! From 10-11:30am our special needs ministry members will engage in a service project to bless our Highland Day School Teachers! If you are interested in volunteering email Hanna at hanna.thrasher@highlandcc.org

Wednesday, April 17

Chapel Class - The Not So "Minor" Prophets - Hosea taught by David Jackson: Can you imagine what it would be like if God were married? While the idea is absurd from a spiritual perspective, it is suggested in the book of Hosea. The prophet's marriage reflects God's relationship with his chosen people 700 years before the time of Jesus. The lessons teach us about the seriousness of God's love for sinners who need salvation and redemption. As Paul says, "Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."

Men's Class - A Study in Philippians - We will meet in room A-104

Women's Class - Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize when God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer - This will be a 6-week study. We will meet in room D-101. Click here to order a study book!

Memorize these passages with us this year!

Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,
for they are from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth
and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
for you, Lord, are good.

Psalm 25:4-7

Highland would like to bless teachers who work at our adopted schools, LaRose and Macon-Hall Elementary, during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-10th). We would greatly appreciate gift cards of around $20 to such places as Chick Fil A, Panera, Popeyes, Baskin Robbins, Target, Chili's, Olive Garden, or anywhere you think teachers would appreciate. There will be a basket at the Go Center beginning this Sunday, going through the month of April, where you can drop them off. Thank you for the wonderful support you always give to our adopted schools.

If you would like to give money toeard gift cards, please click here.

Calling all married couples! Join us for the Becoming ONE Marriage Conference hosted by Agape Child & Family Services, Inc.

When: April 26th and 27th

Where: Highland

Time: Friday 4/26 - 9:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday 4/27 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Register HERE

Join us for Agape's Annual Faith Family Festival at Shelby Farms Park!

Imagine a fantastic church picnic atmosphere filled with games, kids’ activities, food, fellowship, and live musical performances from local/national/international Christian artists including our headliner, Andy Mineo! This year, we’ve also added our own children and youth choirs! This FREE event is meant to inspire the Memphis Faith Community to collective action toward a more harmonious and inclusive community.

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

At Highland, we know that small groups foster deeper relationships within the church. If you are looking for a way to connect with other Highland members, considering joining a small group! Click here to join one!

If you would like to be a small group leader, we'd love to help you do so! Contact Falon Avery, falon.avery@highlandcc.org.

If you have any other small group questions, contact Falon Avery.

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

You can also download the app to our 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.

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

Thank you to all of the Highland volunteer reading coaches who helped 2nd graders with their sight words this year. It was another great year with Arise2Read! We have 2 more big events with LaRose. Our annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch will be on May 7th at the school. Then another big annual event is our 5th grade Field Day here at Highland on May 16th. If you’d like more information on how to get involved, let Mendy Breeden know (smbreeden@gmail.com)

The Women’s Prison Ministry really needs volunteers to help with monthly Bible Trivia for the ladies in Henning Prison. We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-3 pm. Volunteers can determine which months you are able to go and how many you would like to attend during the year.
If you are interested or think you may be slightly interested, please contact Beverly Lattimore for full details. 901-603-3335

Sign up to volunteer this June with Agape! Agape is hosting their annual Faith Family Festival again June 29 and they need volunteers to make it happen. They have a variety of roles and time slots. Click here to see the opportunities available.

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.

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.

Total Attendance: 1,014

Weekly Contribution: $50,767 | Weekly Budget: $52,000

Actual Year to Date: $777,950 | Budget Year to Date: $780,000

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. It is not true that the ostrich hides its head in the sand in time of danger. But young birds will conceal themselves by lying down and stretching their necks out along the ground.