Special Needs Ministry Intern

The Special Needs Ministry has hired Chloe Johnson to be a part-time Special Needs Ministry Intern for Summer 2025. We are so excited to have her on our team to help us carry out our vision to show Jesus to families of those with special needs.

“Highland has been a big part of my life for many years, and I am so excited to return for a third summer, but this time as the Special Needs Ministry Intern! I am about to graduate from Harding University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. I have such a big love for the Special Needs community and am so incredibly excited to get this ministry more involved with the entire church family!” - Chloe

Service Tuesday

Next week is Service Tuesday Week! On Tuesday, April 22nd, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., our Special Needs Ministry will engage in a service project that blesses the Isaiah 117 House! If you want more information about attending or volunteering, contact Hanna at hanna.thrasher@highlandcc.org.

A Little Jesus

This Wednesday the children of HCM will be hiding little Jesus figures around the church building. If you find one, take a moment to pray for the little hands that hid it. Feel free to rehide it or take it home, because we could all use a little Jesus!

Easter Eggstravanga

Our Easter Eggstravaganza will be Sunday, April 13 at noon. Join us for an egg hunt, petting zoo, hayride, and more. There will hotdogs and chips for lunch!

HYG This Week

Our HYG Student Praise Team was given the opportunity to perform at Agape Fest last weekend and they did an exceptional job! We’re so proud and grateful to have students who use their gifts to bring glory to the Kingdom.

Sunday, April 13

9:40 Huddles

We will meet in the Youth Mission for announcements and donuts & drinks (for sale) beginning at 9:40 until class begins. We will split into HUDDLES (split by grade & gender) for a lesson in our 1 & 2 Timothy series.

12:00 Easter Eggstravaganza

HYG families are invited to join us for fellowship and lunch (hotdogs and chips) and to watch HCM kiddos hunt for Easter eggs!

Wednesday, April 16

6:30-8:00 Easter Night of Praise

We’re taking a pause from The RISING to join the rest of the church for Easter Night of Praise! Food will be available in The Crossing at 5:30 and Night of Praise will begin at 6:30. This is the perfect event to invite a friend to!

SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! Use THIS LINK or visit Youth News to register!

Save the Dates:

April 27 Senior Sunday

May 14 Summer Trip Registration Deadline

May 28 Summer Kickoff!

Wednesday, April 13

No class this Wednesday due to Night of Praise. We hope you join us!

Join us for our Aging Parents Class, a supportive and informative gathering designed to help you navigate the challenges and blessings of caring for aging loved ones. Whether you're facing tough decisions, seeking practical resources, or simply looking for encouragement from others on a similar journey, this class will provide biblical wisdom, expert insights, and a compassionate community.

Class leaders: Michelle Betts and Buster Clemens
When: April 23, 30, and May 7 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Room 103 (Bridge Builders)

Week 2's topic is Healthcare and Medical Advocacy. We'll cover how to navigate healthcare systems and insurance, manage medications and doctor visits, and understand the basics of dementia and chronic illness care. We'll also discuss effective communication with healthcare professionals, explore end-of-life care and hospice options, and review the essential steps to take when a loved one passes. We hope to see you there!

Join Us for the 17th Annual Morning of Hope!

Since 2008, the Morning of Hope has been a cherished tradition, celebrating the impact of HopeWorks in transforming lives through job training and life skills programs. This inspiring gathering acknowledges the year’s achievements while looking ahead with faith and hope.

📅 Date: April 26, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:30 AM

📍 Location: Highland Church of Christ – 400 N. Houston Levee Rd.

We are honored to welcome Matthew Black, President & CEO of Crew Training International, as our keynote speaker. With a powerful background in military aviation and leadership, he will share an inspiring message on the critical role of training in life and beyond.

This event is one of HopeWorks’ largest fundraisers, directly supporting programs that provide hope and jobs to those overcoming challenges in Memphis.

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles…” – Isaiah 40:31

Join us as we celebrate, uplift, and invest in lasting change!

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Highland will be dedicating 24 hours to prayer, and we invite YOU to be part of it! This is a powerful opportunity to come before God—whether at home or in our prayer room at Highland. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot (or more!) using the link below. You can pray alone, with a friend, or even with your small group or class. If you’ve never prayed for 15 minutes straight before—don’t worry! Many have taken this step for the first time, and God meets us where we are. Let’s unite as a church family, lifting up our hearts and voices to honor God and seek His guidance. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be encouraging everyone to participate—because prayer changes things!

Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Click here to sign up for a time slot!

Buster Clemens and Jay and Amy Bethea will be leading the Sunday morning class on these dates:

April 20 (Easter)

May 11 Summer series begins

We will study Proverbs in April.

If you’re coming home during a break this spring or will be here this summer, we hope you will join us! Class meets in room B-125 outside the Youth Mission at 9:40am.

The Freedom Prayer Ministry is a personal prayer ministry where any individual from Highland or the community can schedule a focused prayer time with members of Highland/Oikos prayer team. The main goal of the prayer ministry is to allow the Holy Spirit to identify and to address things hindering a deeper personal relationship with God.

Click HERE to request a prayer time. You will be directed to our scheduling form, and someone from our prayer team will get back to you within two weeks.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

One of the most powerful keys to cultivating generosity is practicing gratitude. When we take time to reflect on what we’ve been given, our hearts naturally shift toward giving — not out of obligation, but out of joy.

Some people keep a gratitude journal — a simple list of things they're thankful for. It doesn’t take long before that list grows long: family, health, friends, answered prayers, even small daily blessings. For many of us, one major blessing is our church family. Being part of Highland is something to be truly grateful for.

Gratitude does more than just lift our mood — it changes our mindset. It reminds us that everything we have is a gift. It keeps us humble. It helps guard us from entitlement. And it reorients our giving. We begin to give from the blessings we’ve received, not for the blessings we hope to earn.

As you consider your giving this week, take a moment to count your blessings. Let thankfulness guide your heart and generosity flow from all that God has already done.

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: 974

Weekly Contribution: $72,018 | Weekly Budget: $53,250

Actual Year to Date: $798,523 | Budget Year to Date: $745,500

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