Jesus loves messy people! That’s good news for us, because we all have our own messes. What a Mess! VBS! is about how Jesus deals with our messes; our sins, mistakes, and weaknesses. All the while, we are going to have lots of messy fun, with messy snacks, games, crafts, and more! The 2026 VBS will run from Tuesday June 23 – Thursday June 25, from 9am – noon daily. Register at https://forms.gle/jQvtxc4V7VCwa62G8
Join us on the steps of the Licking County Courthouse at noon to pray with other Newark area churches.
We will be using Learning to Study the Bible by L.J. Zimmerman as a discussion guide. This is an eight-week series. Week 1: April 21 – Introduction Week 2: April 28 – Chapters 1 & 2 Week 3: May 5 – Chapter 3 Week 4: May 12 – Chapter 4 Week 5: May 19 – Chapter 5 Week 6: May 26 – Chapter 6 Week 7: June 2 – Chapter 7 Week 8: June 9 – Chapter 8
Making plans for Easter and the week leading up to it? Here is the calendar of events for Holy Week 2026: Thursday, April 2 6:00 pm – dinner, served by WISH 6:30 pm – Tenebrae Service – communion, passion readings Friday, April 3 12:00 noon – Ecumenical service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newark, Pastor Gladys giving the reflection. 7:00 pm – Ecumenical service at Utica United Methodist Church, Pastor Gladys giving the reflection Easter Sunday April 5 8:30 am – Worship Service 9:30 am – Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 am – Worship Service
Highwater will host an open gym for Basketball or other activities on March 15, 2026 from 11:30am – 1:00pm. A light pizza lunch will be provided. All ages are welcome!
Calling hours for friends and family of Larry Baughman will be Monday February 16, 4-7pm and Tuesday February 17, 11am-noon. A service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at noon in the sanctuary.
We have set the date for the 2026 Hog Roast. It will be on April 11. Dinner will be served from 4-8pm. Pulled pork with all the sides you love. Live auction begins at 6pm featuring handcrafted items from local artisans, including many members of the church. Proceeds from the auction benefit missions, youth and church facility improvement.
Due to expected heavy snowfall overnight Saturday into Sunday, worship services for Sunday, January 25 have been canceled.
At noon on **date change** Tuesday March 17, CES Credit Union will offer a presentation on scam prevention. Come learn how to protect yourself against scammers, especially those targeting seniors. Join us early at 11:30 and enjoy a free Souper Tuesday soup-n-sandwich.
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