Book Club set for May 9
Book Club will meet on May 9 at 6:30pm in the Church Narthex. We are reading, “Anxious People” by Fredrik Bachman. Usually, Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month, but it was delayed a week due to Election day.
Category Archives: Past Events
WISH hosted Shari Gallop in March
Women in Service at Highwater (WISH) met Monday, March 13, at Highwater Congregational Church. Their guest speaker was Shari Gallup from the Licking County OSU Extension. The evening’s topic about “Blue Zones”. Eleven women were in attendance. Next meeting is scheduled for April 10 at 6:30pm.
Lunch Bunch to meet May 10
Lunch Bunch will meet, Wednesday, May 9, at noon. Soup will be served. Please sign-up in the binder or contact Pastor Gladys Davis. This group is simply a time of fellowship and will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome, but space is limited. Please sign up.
Book Club scheduled for March 7
Book Club will meet on Tuesday. March 7, at 630pm in the Church Narthex. We are reading, “A Town with No Roads” by Joe Siple. All are welcome, despite, whether you get the book read.
March Madness is March 19
2023 MARCH MADNESS is here! https://forms.gle/nhfTR7wh31gaRa1e7 Sign up your team or yourself for this years 3 on 3 March Madness Tournament on MARCH 19, starting at 11:30am.. There is a 12 TEAM MAXIMUM so sign up soon! Teams must have at least 2 players under 16 years old, and no more than 5 players per team. If you do not have a team but still want to play, sign up individually and we will add you to a team. We will play 5 minutes halves, running clock, half court games. Free admission and free sign up. Lunch will be provided,
Highwater Church hosts Lenten studies
Pastor Gladys Davis will lead a Lenten study on Mondays at noon, February 27 through March 27, at Highwater Congregational Church. We will be reading Adam Hamilton’s book, “Prepare the Way for the Lord”.
Lenten Lunches scheduled in Utica
Lenten Lunches will be available in Utica on Wednesdays at 11:30am. You are invited to experience the Grace of God this Lenten season over simple lunches, reflective worship, and brief inspirational messages from our area pastors. The theme is “Words: Jesus Seven Sayings from the Cross”. The Church of Christ, 115 N. Central Avenue, will host the lunches February 22 – March 15. The United Methodist Church, 626 North Street, will host the lunches March 22 – April 5.
Easter Lily Sale
If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily for the sanctuary, please complete the form in the binder. The cost is $10.50 per lily. Orders must be completed by March 19.
Ash Wednesday service on February 22
An Ash Wednesday service will be held at HIghwater Congregational Church on Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm. In addition, ashes will also be distributed in the Newark Town Square at noon.
Missions Ministry Update
In February, the Missions Ministry will be collecting for the United Way emergency warming shelters. They need men’s and women’s new underwear, long johns, and insulated heavy duty gloves and mittens in sizes small to XXL. Please leave your donations in the Wood Box located in the entry way as you walk into the Narthex. The Missions MInistry collected toiletry items for Newton Schools in January. Abby Shipley, chairperson, reports that she dropped off several hundred items to the school which our church donated.
