Beginning Saturday August 8, we will have a weekly movie night on Saturday at 6:30pm. The movie will be shown free of charge in the Legg Center and popcorn will be provided. Invite your friends! On Sundays the sermon will explore how the Gospel message is present in some of our favorite movies.
Highwater will once again be participating in the Summer Lunch program in St. Louisville from May 26-Aug 17. This program provides meals to children in our community during the summer. We will be serving on Tuesdays from 12-1pm at the ballpark shelter house and will again do walking tacos. Please sign up at the signup link below or use the QR code to scan and sign up. Please reach out to Abby Shipley with questions 740-975-1209 Volunteer here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044DA4A92AABF58-63658373-summer#/
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! All Kindergarten through 5th graders are invited as students and we are seeking middle- and high-school aged kids as Assistant Counselors. The 2026 VBS will run from Tuesday June 23 – Thursday June 25, from 9am – noon daily. Please register by June 20th. VBS Registration link: https://forms.gle/YWeiqMKQteZvAnhu7
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!
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.
Sunday, December 7 – 6:30 – 8:00pm – CONNECT Youth Group – Escape-It Newark, 400 Seroco Ave., Newark. Cost $20. RSVP to Pastor Gladys by December 4. Online waiver form must be completed at EscapeItNewark.com.
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.
Youth who were baptized as young children have the opportunity to learn more about their Christian faith prior to being Confirmed. Classes meet monthly and cover questions youth may have on topics such as the Bible, the Creed, discipleship, Jesus, and other faith traditions. In their final class, confirmands will write their own Credo (statement of belief), then they will confirm their vows at the Pentecost service. Classes meet from 12:00-2:00 pm on the following Sundays: Nov 9, Dec 21, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12 and May 12. Confirmation will be at the 10:30 service on Pentecost
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!
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