Category Archives: Fellowship

Easter Celebration

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

Fellowship, Past Events, Worship Services, Youth
March 19, 2026
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Shoot. Play. Connect.

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!

Hog Roast – April 11, 2026

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.

Fellowship, Missions, Past Events, Youth
February 5, 2026
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SOUPER Bowl Cook-Off Feb 8

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – follows the 10:30 service. Bring your best soup or chili to compete for the “Best of Highwater”.

Live Nativity Experience

SUNDAY DECEMBER 6, 2025 – 6:30-7:30PM For unto us a child is born…” – Isaiah 9:6 Step back in time and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! Enjoy music, cookies & cocoa, and (of course) the nativity scenes portrayed by our Highwater Youth.

Trunk or Treat – Oct 26 at 11:30am

The entire neighborhood is invited to join us for Trunk or Treat on October 26, 2025 at 11:30am (after the 10:30 worship service). Costumes encouraged. Adults: new this year – trunk decorating contest! The most creatively decorated trunk – as judged by the Christian Education team – will win a “fabulous” prize!

“Souper Tuesday” Senior’s Lunch

** Update ** Our February 17th lunch has been cancelled so we can all celebrate the life of our dear friend and lifelong Highwater Member Larry Baughman. Please plan to join us in March. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month from Oct – Mar, WISH (Women in Service at Highwater) will offer a free soup-n-sandwich lunch at 11:30am. Come and bring a friend! Open to all seniors (age 55+) in our area. At our March 17 lunch, we will have a speaker, Jim McLaughlin of CES Federal Credit Union, on Cyber Threats and Identity Theft. No reservation needed.

Fellowship, Past Events, Women's Fellowship
September 11, 2025
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Ohio State Buckeyes Watch Party

We will gather at the church to cheer on the Ohio State Buckeyes. If you like, bring a snack to share. The September 2th game is Ohio State vs. Ohio University. Kickoff at 7:00pm. This event is sponsored by our Membership and Outreach Ministry.

Outing to see “The Road to Damascus” on Oct 1

Wednesday, October 1 – Buffet lunch at the Dutch Valley Restaurant, 1343 Old Rte. 39 NE, Sugarcreek, Ohio, and then see “The Road to Damascus” at the Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Rte. 39 NE, Sugarcreek, Ohio. The cost per person is $65.00. Make checks payable to WISH. Sign-up sheet in the binder or contact the church. We will meet at the church and carpool to Sugarcreek. We need to know by August 11 how many are interested in going. Contact Kathy Preston at 1.740.644.2217 or Cindy Campbell at 1.740.398.9729 with any questions.

Mystery Bus Trip Aug 13

Our annual bus day trip to a mystery location is scheduled for August 13th. We usually leave at 7:30am and return by 8:30pm. Save the date. More details, including cost, to follow.